- - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORM 10-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 --------------------- (MARK ONE) [X]ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 OR [_]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-10454 UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) DELAWARE 23-2077891 (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) NUMBER) UNIVERSAL CORPORATE CENTER 367 SOUTH GULPH ROAD P.O. BOX 61558 KING OF PRUSSIA, PENNSYLVANIA (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE 19406-0958 OFFICES) (ZIP CODE) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (610) 768-3300 --------------------- SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH CLASS B COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE REGISTERED NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: CLASS D COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE (TITLE OF EACH CLASS) --------------------- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [_] The number of shares of the registrant's Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value, Class C Common Stock, $.01 par value, and Class D Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding as of January 31, 1998, was 2,059,929, 30,148,102, 207,230, and 31,925, respectively. The aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates at January 31, 1998 was $1,400,828,682. (For purpose of this calculation, it was assumed that Class A, Class C, and Class D Common Stock, which are not traded but are convertible share-for-share into Class B Common Stock, have the same market value as Class B Common Stock.) DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement for its 1998 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after December 31, 1997 (incorporated by reference under Part III). - - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS The principal business of Universal Health Services, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company") is owning and operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, ambulatory surgery centers and radiation oncology centers. Presently, the Company operates 43 hospitals, consisting of 20 acute care hospitals, 20 behavioral health centers, and three women's centers, in Arkansas, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas and Washington. The Company, as part of its Ambulatory Treatment Centers Division, owns outright, or in partnership with physicians, and operates or manages 22 surgery and radiation oncology centers located in 13 states. Services provided by the Company's hospitals include general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic care, coronary care, pediatric services and psychiatric services. The Company provides capital resources as well as a variety of management services to its facilities, including central purchasing, data processing, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment services, administrative personnel management, marketing and public relations. The Company selectively seeks opportunities to expand its base of operations by acquiring, constructing or leasing additional hospital facilities. Such expansion may provide the Company with access to new markets and new health care delivery capabilities. The Company also seeks to increase the operating revenues and profitability of owned hospitals by the introduction of new services, improvement of existing services, physician recruitment and the application of financial and operational controls. Pressures to contain health care costs and technological developments allowing more procedures to be performed on an outpatient basis have led payors to demand a shift to ambulatory or outpatient care wherever possible. The Company is responding to this trend by emphasizing the expansion of outpatient services. In addition, in response to cost containment pressures, the Company intends to implement programs designed to improve financial performance and efficiency while continuing to provide quality care, including more efficient use of professional and paraprofessional staff, monitoring and adjusting staffing levels and equipment usage, improving patient management and reporting procedures and implementing more efficient billing and collection procedures. The Company also continues to examine its facilities and to dispose of those facilities which it believes do not have the potential to contribute to the Company's growth or operating strategy. The Company is involved in continual development activities. Applications to state health planning agencies to add new services in existing hospitals are currently on file in states which require certificates of need (e.g., Washington, D.C.). Although the Company expects that some of these applications will result in the addition of new facilities or services to the Company's operations, no assurances can be made for ultimate success by the Company in these efforts. RECENT AND PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES In 1997, the Company proceeded with its development of new facilities and consummated a number of acquisitions. In July 1997, the Company acquired an 80% interest in a partnership with George Washington University, which owns and operates The George Washington University Hospital, a 501 bed acute care teaching hospital located in Washington, D.C. The Company has agreed to construct a 400 bed acute care replacement facility which is scheduled to be completed in 2001. During the third and fourth quarters of 1997, the Company spent a total of $71 million for the construction of various new facilities. In August, the 129 bed Edinburg Regional Medical Center located in Edinburg, Texas opened. A Centralized Administrative Services Building for both Edinburg Regional Medical Center and McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Texas also became operational. 1
Two newly constructed specialized women's health centers, Renaissance Women's Center of Austin located in Austin, Texas, and Lakeside Women's Center located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma were opened. The Company owns various equity interests in the limited liability companies which own and operate these facilities. A newly constructed medical complex located in Las Vegas, Nevada, which includes the 148 bed acute care facility, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, was also opened. The Company also selectively expanded its operations at certain of its existing facilities: Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada opened its new 19 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; a major expansion of the ICU/CCU unit at Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, Texas was completed; McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Texas opened a new outpatient diagnostic unit; a new outpatient surgery facility was opened at Victoria Regional Medical Center in Victoria, Texas; and the former Edinburg Hospital building in Edinburg, Texas was renovated and opened as the 40 bed UHS Rehabilitation Pavilion, and the 40 bed Lifecare long-term acute care hospital. In January 1998, the Company acquired three hospitals in Puerto Rico for an aggregate purchase price of $186 million. The hospitals acquired are Hospital San Pablo in Bayamon (430 beds), Hospital San Francisco in Rio Piedras (160 beds), and Hospital San Pablo del Este in Fajardo (180 beds). Effective February 1, 1998, the Company finalized its joint venture with Quorum Health Group, Inc., which created a regional healthcare system owned by the Company and Quorum by combining the Company's Valley and Summerlin hospitals with Quorum's 241 bed Desert Springs Hospital, all of which are now managed by the Company. 2
BED UTILIZATION AND OCCUPANCY RATES The following table shows the historical bed utilization and occupancy rates for the hospitals operated by the Company for the years indicated. Accordingly, information related to hospitals acquired during the five year period has been included from the respective dates of acquisition, and information related to hospitals divested during the five year period has been included up to the respective dates of divestiture. <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Average Licensed Beds: Acute Care Hospitals.... 3,389 3,018 2,638 2,398 2,548 Behavioral Health Cen- ters................... 1,777 1,565 1,238 1,145 1,134 Average Available Beds(1): Acute Care Hospitals.... 2,951 2,641 2,340 2,099 2,213 Behavioral Health Cen- ters................... 1,762 1,540 1,223 1,142 1,132 Admissions: Acute Care Hospitals.... 128,020 111,244 91,298 75,923 73,378 Behavioral Health Cen- ters................... 28,350 22,295 15,329 13,033 11,627 Average Length of Stay (Days): Acute Care Hospitals.... 4.8 4.9 5.1 5.2 5.4 Behavioral Health Cen- ters................... 11.9 12.4 12.8 13.8 15.8 Patient Days(2): Acute Care Hospitals.... 618,613 546,237 462,054 394,490 396,135 Behavioral Health Cen- ters................... 337,843 275,667 195,961 179,821 184,263 Occupancy Rate--Licensed Beds(3): Acute Care Hospitals.... 50% 50% 48% 45% 43% Behavioral Health Cen- ters................... 52% 48% 43% 43% 45% Occupancy Rate--Available Beds(3): Acute Care Hospitals.... 57% 57% 54% 51% 49% Behavioral Health Cen- ters................... 53% 49% 44% 43% 45% </TABLE> - - - -------- (1) "Average Available Beds" is the number of beds which are actually in service at any given time for immediate patient use with the necessary equipment and staff available for patient care. A hospital may have appropriate licenses for more beds than are in service for a number of reasons, including lack of demand, incomplete construction, and anticipation of future needs. (2) "Patient Days" is the aggregate sum for all patients of the number of days that hospital care is provided to each patient. (3) "Occupancy Rate" is calculated by dividing average patient days (total patient days divided by the total number of days in the period) by the number of average beds, either available or licensed. The number of patient days of a hospital is affected by a number of factors, including the number of physicians using the hospital, changes in the number of beds, the composition and size of the population of the community in which the hospital is located, general and local economic conditions, variations in local medical and surgical practices and the degree of outpatient use of the hospital services. Current industry trends in utilization and occupancy have been significantly affected by changes in reimbursement policies of third party payors. A continuation of such industry trends could have a material adverse impact upon the Company's future operating performance. The Company has experienced growth in outpatient utilization over the past several 3
years. The Company is unable to predict the rate of growth and resulting impact on the Company's future revenues because it is dependent upon developments in medical technologies and physician practice patterns, both of which are outside of the Company's control. The Company is also unable to predict the extent to which other industry trends will continue or accelerate. SOURCES OF REVENUE The Company receives payment for services rendered from private insurers, including managed care plans, the federal government under the Medicare program, state governments under their respective Medicaid programs and directly from patients. All of the Company's acute care hospitals and most of the Company's behavioral health centers are certified as providers of Medicare and Medicaid services by the appropriate governmental authorities. The requirements for certification are subject to change, and, in order to remain qualified for such programs, it may be necessary for the Company to make changes from time to time in its facilities, equipment, personnel and services. Although the Company intends to continue in such programs, there is no assurance that it will continue to qualify for participation. The sources of the Company's hospital revenues are charges related to the services provided by the hospitals and their staffs, such as radiology, operating rooms, pharmacy, physiotherapy and laboratory procedures, and basic charges for the hospital room and related services such as general nursing care, meals, maintenance and housekeeping. Hospital revenues depend upon the occupancy for inpatient routine services, the extent to which ancillary services and therapy programs are ordered by physicians and provided to patients, the volume of outpatient procedures and the charges or negotiated payment rates for such services. Charges and reimbursement rates for inpatient routine services vary depending on the type of bed occupied (e.g., medical/surgical, intensive care or psychiatric) and the geographic location of the hospital. McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Texas contributed 13% in 1997, 15% in 1996 and 20% in 1995, of the Company's net revenues and 22% in 1997, 27% in 1996 and 37% in 1995, of the Company's operating income (net revenues less operating expenses, salaries and wages, provision for doubtful accounts and allocation of corporate overhead expense) ("operating income"). Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada contributed 12% in 1997, 13% in 1996 and 18% in 1995, of the Company's net revenues and 17% in 1997, 17% in 1996 and 25% in 1995, of the Company's operating income. Northwest Texas Healthcare System ("Northwest Texas") in Amarillo, Texas, which was acquired by the Company in May, 1996, contributed 12% in 1997, and 8% in 1996, of the Company's net revenues and 12% in 1997 and 7% in 1996, of the Company's operating income. The following table shows approximate percentages of net patient revenue derived by the Company's hospitals owned as of December 31, 1997 since their respective dates of acquisition by the Company from third party sources, including the special Medicaid reimbursements received at three of the Company's acute care facilities located in Texas and one in South Carolina totaling $33.4 million in 1997, $17.8 million in 1996, $12.6 million in 1995, $12.7 million in 1994, and $13.5 million in 1993, and from all other sources during the five years ended December 31, 1997. <TABLE> <CAPTION> PERCENTAGE OF NET PATIENT REVENUES -------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Third Party Payors: Medicare............................ 35.6% 35.6% 35.1% 32.5% 31.8% Medicaid............................ 14.5% 15.3% 13.7% 13.4% 12.2% ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ TOTAL............................... 50.1% 50.9% 48.8% 45.9% 44.0% Other Sources (including patients and private insurance carriers).......... 49.9% 49.1% 51.2% 54.1% 56.0% ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% </TABLE> 4
REGULATION AND OTHER FACTORS Within the statutory framework of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, there are substantial areas subject to administrative rulings, interpretations and discretion which may affect payments made under either or both of such programs and reimbursement is subject to audit and review by third party payors. Management believes that adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that might result therefrom. The Federal government makes payments to participating hospitals under its Medicare program based on various formulae. The Company's general acute care hospitals are subject to a prospective payment system ("PPS"). PPS pays hospitals a predetermined amount per diagnostic related group ("DRG") based upon a hospital's location and the patient's diagnosis. Psychiatric hospitals, which are exempt from PPS, are cost reimbursed by the Medicare program, but are subject to a per discharge ceiling, calculated based on an annual allowable rate of increase over the hospital's base year amount under the Medicare law and regulations. Capital related costs are exempt from this limitation. On August 30, 1991, the Health Care Financing Administration issued final Medicare regulations establishing a PPS for inpatient hospital capital-related costs. These regulations apply to hospitals which are reimbursed based upon the prospective payment system and took effect for cost years beginning on or after October 1, 1991. For each of the Company's hospitals, the new methodology began on January 1, 1992. The regulations provide for the use of a 10-year transition period in which a blend of the old and new capital payment provisions will be utilized. One of two methodologies will apply during the 10-year transition period: if the hospital's hospital-specific capital rate exceeds the federal capital rate, the hospital will be paid on the basis of a "hold harmless" methodology, which is a blend of a portion of old capital and an amount of new capital and a prospectively determined national federal capital rate; or, with limited exceptions, if the hospital-specific rate is below the federal capital rate, the hospital will receive payments based upon a "fully prospective" methodology, which is a blend of the hospital's hospital-specific capital rate and a prospectively determined national federal capital rate. Each hospital's hospital-specific rate was determined based upon allowable capital costs incurred during the "base year", which, for all of the Company's hospitals, is the year ended December 31, 1990. All of the Company's hospitals are paid under the "'hold harmless" methodology except for one hospital, which is paid under the "fully prospective" methodology. Updated amounts and factors necessary to determine PPS rates for Medicare hospital inpatient services for operating costs and capital related costs are published annually and were last published on August 29, 1997. This latest update implemented changes mandated by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, which called for a zero percent cost of living update factor for FY 1998. The Company can provide no assurances that the reductions in the PPS update will not adversely affect its operations. However, within certain limits, a hospital can manage its costs, and, to the extent this is done effectively, a hospital may benefit from the DRG system. However, many hospital operating costs are incurred in order to satisfy licensing laws, standards of the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and quality of care concerns. In addition, hospital costs are affected by the level of patient acuity, occupancy rates and local physician practice patterns, including length of stay judgments and number and type of tests and procedures ordered. A hospital's ability to control or influence these factors which affect costs is, in many cases, limited. In addition to the trends described above that continue to have an impact on the operating results, there are a number of other more general factors affecting the Company's business. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997, enacted on August 5, 1997, calls for the government to trim the growth of federal spending on Medicare by $115 billion and on Medicaid by $13 billion over the next five years. The act also calls for reductions in the future rate of increases to payments made to hospitals and reduces the amount of reimbursement for outpatient services, bad debt expense and capital costs. Both Republicans and Democrats appear to be working towards a balanced budget by the year 2002, and it is likely that future budgets will contain certain further reductions in the rate of increase of Medicare and Medicaid spending. There can be no assurance that these and future reductions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business. 5
In addition to Federal health reform efforts, several states have adopted or are considering healthcare reform legislation. Several states are planning to consider wider use of managed care for their Medicaid populations and providing coverage for some people who presently are uninsured. The enactment of Medicaid managed care initiatives is designed to provide low-cost coverage. The Company currently operates three behavioral health centers with a total of 268 beds in Massachusetts, which has mandated hospital rate-setting. The Company also operates three hospitals containing an aggregate of 688 beds in Florida that are subject to a mandated form of rate-setting if increases in hospital revenues per admission exceed certain target percentages. In 1991, the Texas legislature authorized the LoneSTAR Health Initiative (now known as the STAR program), a pilot program in two areas of the state to establish a health care delivery system based on managed care principles. In 1995, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission ("HHSC") was authorized to develop a statewide system to restructure the delivery of health care services provided under the Medicaid program to incorporate managed care delivery systems. Texas requested a waiver of many Medicaid program requirements from HCFA, which denied the initial request. HHSC is seeking approval of a revised waiver request. Meanwhile, HHSC continues to implement managed care pilot programs in various geographic areas of Texas. The Company is unable to predict whether Texas will be granted such waivers or the effect on the Company's business of such waivers. Upon meeting certain conditions, and serving a disproportionately high share of Texas' and South Carolina's low income patients, three of the Company's facilities located in Texas and one facility located in South Carolina became eligible and received additional reimbursement from each state's disproportionate share hospital fund. Included in the Company's financial results was an aggregate of $33.4 million in 1997, $17.8 million in 1996, and $12.6 million in 1995 received pursuant to the terms of these programs. These programs are scheduled to terminate in the third quarter of 1998, and the Company cannot predict whether these programs will continue beyond their scheduled termination date. The termination of these programs or further changes in the Medicare and Medicaid programs could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The federal self-referral and payment prohibitions (codified in 42 U.S.C. Section 1395nn, Section 1877 of the Social Security Act) generally forbid, absent qualifying for one of the exceptions, a physician from making referrals for the furnishing of any "designated health services," for which payment may be made under the Medicare or Medicaid programs, to any entity with which the physician (or an immediate family member) has a "financial relationship." The legislation was effective January 1, 1992 for clinical laboratory services ("Stark I") and January 1, 1995 for ten other designated health services ("Stark II"). A "financial relationship" under Stark I and II includes any direct or indirect "compensation arrangement" with an entity for payment of any remuneration, and any direct or indirect "ownership or investment interest" in the entity. The legislation contains certain exceptions including, for example, where the referring physician has an ownership interest in a hospital as a whole or where the physician is an employee of an entity to which he or she refers. The Stark I and II self-referral and payment prohibitions include specific reporting requirements providing that each entity providing covered items or services must provide the Secretary with certain information concerning its ownership, investment, and compensation arrangements. In August 1995, HCFA published a final rule regarding physician self-referrals for clinical lab services. On January 9, 1998, HCFA published a proposed rule regarding physician self referrals for the ten other designated health services. A final rule for Stark II remains in the planning stages. Starting in 1991, the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") issued regulations which provide for "safe harbors" from the federal anti-kickback statutes; if an arrangement or transaction meets each of the stipulations established for a particular safe harbor, the arrangement will not be subject to challenge by the Inspector General. If an arrangement does not meet the safe harbor criteria, it will be subject to scrutiny under its particular facts and circumstances to determine whether it violates the federal anti-kickback statute which prohibits, in general, fraudulent and abusive practices, and enforcement action may be taken by the Inspector General. In addition to the investment interests safe harbor, other safe harbors include space rental, equipment rental, personal service/management contracts, sales of a physician practice, referral services, warranties, employees, discounts and group purchasing arrangements, among others. 6
The Company does not anticipate that either the Stark provisions or the safe harbor regulations to the federal anti-kickback statute will have material adverse effects on its operations. Several states, including Florida and Nevada, have passed legislation which limits physician ownership in medical facilities providing imaging services, rehabilitation services, laboratory testing, physical therapy and other services. This legislation is not expected to significantly affect the Company's operations. All hospitals are subject to compliance with various federal, state and local statutes and regulations and receive periodic inspection by state licensing agencies to review standards of medical care, equipment and cleanliness. The Company's hospitals must comply with the licensing requirements of federal, state and local health agencies, as well as the requirements of municipal building codes, health codes and local fire departments. In granting and renewing licenses, a department of health considers, among other things, the physical buildings and equipment, the qualifications of the administrative personnel and nursing staff, the quality of care and continuing compliance with the laws and regulations relating to the operation of the facilities. State licensing of facilities is a prerequisite to certification under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Various other licenses and permits are also required in order to dispense narcotics, operate pharmacies, handle radioactive materials and operate certain equipment. All the Company's eligible hospitals have been accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The Social Security Act and regulations thereunder contain numerous provisions which affect the scope of Medicare coverage and the basis for reimbursement of Medicare providers. Among other things, this law provides that in states which have executed an agreement with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the "Secretary"), Medicare reimbursement may be denied with respect to depreciation, interest on borrowed funds and other expenses in connection with capital expenditures which have not received prior approval by a designated state health planning agency. Additionally, many of the states in which the Company's hospitals are located have enacted legislation requiring certificates of need ("CON") as a condition prior to hospital capital expenditures, construction, expansion, modernization or initiation of major new services. Failure to obtain necessary state approval can result in the inability to complete an acquisition or change of ownership, the imposition of civil or, in some cases, criminal sanctions, the inability to receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement or the revocation of a facility's license. The Company has not experienced and does not expect to experience any material adverse effects from those requirements. Health planning statutes and regulatory mechanisms are in place in many states in which the Company operates. These provisions govern the distribution of healthcare services, the number of new and replacement hospital beds, administer required state CON laws, contain healthcare costs, and meet the priorities established therein. Significant CON reforms have been proposed in a number of states, including increases in the capital spending thresholds and exemptions of various services from review requirements. The Company is unable to predict the impact of these changes upon its operations. Federal regulations provide that admissions and utilization of facilities by Medicare and Medicaid patients must be reviewed in order to insure efficient utilization of facilities and services. The law and regulations require Peer Review Organizations ("PROs") to review the appropriateness of Medicare and Medicaid patient admissions and discharges, the quality of care provided, the validity of DRG classifications and the appropriateness of cases of extraordinary length of stay. PROs may deny payment for services provided, assess fines and also have the authority to recommend to HHS that a provider that is in substantial non-compliance with the standards of the PRO be excluded from participating in the Medicare program. The Company has contracted with PROs in each state where it does business as to the scope of such functions. The Company's healthcare operations generate medical waste that must be disposed of in compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws, rules and regulations. In 1988, Congress passed the Medical Waste Tracking Act. Infectious waste generators, including hospitals, now face substantial penalties for improper arrangements regarding disposal of medical waste, including civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day of noncompliance, criminal penalties of $150,000 per day, imprisonment, and remedial costs. The comprehensive 7
legislation establishes programs for medical waste treatment and disposal in designated states. The legislation also provides for sweeping inspection authority in the Environmental Protection Agency, including monitoring and testing. The Company believes that its disposal of such wastes is in compliance with all state and federal laws. MEDICAL STAFF AND EMPLOYEES The Company's hospitals are staffed by licensed physicians who have been admitted to the medical staff of individual hospitals. With a few exceptions, physicians are not employees of the Company's hospitals and members of the medical staffs of the Company's hospitals also serve on the medical staffs of hospitals not owned by the Company and may terminate their affiliation with the Company's hospitals at any time. Each of the Company's hospitals is managed on a day-to-day basis by a managing director employed by the Company. In addition, a Board of Governors, including members of the hospital's medical staff, governs the medical, professional and ethical practices at each hospital. The Company's facilities had approximately 17,800 employees at December 31, 1997, of whom 12,694 were employed full-time. Six Hundred Twenty-Two (622) of the Company's employees at four of its hospitals are unionized. At Valley Hospital, unionized employees belong to the Culinary Workers and Bartenders Union and the International Union of Operating Engineers. Registered nurses at Auburn Regional Medical Center located in Washington State, are represented by the United Staff Nurses Union, the technical employees are represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers, and the service employees are represented by the Service Employees International Union. The registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certain technicians and therapists, and housekeeping employees at HRI Hospital in Boston are represented by the Service Employees International Union. All full- time and regular part-time professional employees of La Amistad Residential Treatment Center in Maitland, Florida are represented by the United Nurses of Florida/United Health Care Employees Union. The Company believes that its relations with its employees are satisfactory. COMPETITION In all geographical areas in which the Company operates, there are other hospitals which provide services comparable to those offered by the Company's hospitals, some of which are owned by governmental agencies and supported by tax revenues, and others of which are owned by nonprofit corporations and may be supported to a large extent by endowments and charitable contributions. Such support is not available to the Company's hospitals. Certain of the Company's competitors have greater financial resources, are better equipped and offer a broader range of services than the Company. Outpatient treatment and diagnostic facilities, outpatient surgical centers and freestanding ambulatory surgical centers also impact the healthcare marketplace. In recent years, competition among healthcare providers for patients has intensified as hospital occupancy rates in the United States have declined due to, among other things, regulatory and technological changes, increasing use of managed care payment systems, cost containment pressures, a shift toward outpatient treatment and an increasing supply of physicians. The Company's strategies are designed, and management believes that its facilities are positioned, to be competitive under these changing circumstances. LIABILITY INSURANCE Effective January 1, 1998, the Company is covered under commercial insurance policies which provide for a self-insured retention limit for professional and general liability claims for most of its subsidiaries up to $1 million per occurrence, with an average annual aggregate for covered subsidiaries of $4 million through 2001. These subsidiaries maintain excess coverage up to $100 million with major insurance carriers. The Company's remaining facilities are fully insured under commercial policies with excess coverage up to $100 million maintained with major insurance carriers. During 1996 and 1997, most of the Company's subsidiaries were self-insured for professional and general liability claims up to $5 million per occurrence, with excess coverage maintained up to $100 million with major insurance carriers. 8
RELATIONS WITH UNIVERSAL HEALTH REALTY INCOME TRUST The Company serves as advisor to Universal Health Realty Income Trust ("UHT"), which leases to the Company the real property of 7 facilities operated by the Company. In addition, UHT holds interests in properties owned by unrelated companies. The Company receives a fee for its advisory services based on the value of UHT's assets. In addition, certain of the directors and officers of the Company serve as trustees and officers of UHT. As of January 31, 1998, the Company owned 8% of UHT's outstanding shares and the Company currently has an option to purchase UHT shares in the future at fair market value to enable it to maintain a 5% interest. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The executive officers of the Company, whose terms will expire at such time as their successors are elected, are as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> NAME AND AGE PRESENT POSITION WITH THE COMPANY ------------ --------------------------------- <S> <C> Alan B. Miller (60)....................... Director, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk E. Gorman (47)....................... Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael G. Servais (51)................... Senior Vice President Richard C. Wright (50).................... Vice President Thomas J. Bender (45)..................... Vice President Steve G. Filton (40)...................... Vice President and Controller Sidney Miller (71)........................ Director and Secretary </TABLE> Mr. Alan B. Miller has been Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since its inception. Prior thereto, he was President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of American Medicorp, Inc. Mr. Gorman was elected Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in December 1992, and has served as Vice President and Treasurer of the Company since April 1987. From 1984 until then, he served as Senior Vice President of Mellon Bank, N.A. Prior thereto, he served as Vice President of Mellon Bank, N.A. Mr. Servais was elected Senior Vice President of the Company in January 1996, and has served as Vice President of the Company since January 1994, Assistant Vice President of the Company since January 1993, and Group Director since December 1990. Prior thereto, he served as President of Jupiter Hospital Corporation, and Vice President of Operations of American Health Group International. Mr. Wright was elected Vice President of the Company in May 1986. He has served in various capacities with the Company since 1978, including Senior Vice President of its Acute Care Division since 1985. Mr. Bender was elected Vice President of the Company in March 1988. He has served in various capacities with the Company since 1982, including responsibility for the Psychiatric Care Division since November 1985. Mr. Filton was elected Vice President and Controller of the Company in November 1991, and had served as Director of Accounting and Control since July 1985. Mr. Sidney Miller has served as Secretary of the Company since 1990 and Director of the Company since 1978. He served in various capacities with the Company, until his retirement in 1994, including Executive Vice President, Vice President, and Assistant to the President. Prior thereto, he was Vice President-Financial Services and Control of American Medicorp, Inc. 9
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES EXECUTIVE OFFICES The Company owns an office building with 68,000 square feet available for use located on 11 acres of land in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. FACILITIES The following tables set forth the name, location, type of facility and, for acute care hospitals and behavioral health centers, the number of beds, for each of the Company's facilities: ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS <TABLE> <CAPTION> NUMBER OWNERSHIP NAME OF FACILITY LOCATION OF BEDS INTEREST - - - ---------------- -------- ------- --------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Aiken Regional Medical Centers................. Aiken, South Carolina 225 Owned Auburn Regional Medical Center.................. Auburn, Washington 149 Owned Chalmette Medical Center(1)............... Chalmette, Louisiana 118 Leased Desert Springs Hospital(2)............. Las Vegas, Nevada 241 Owned Doctors' Hospital of Shreveport(3)........... Shreveport, Louisiana 136 Leased Edinburg Regional Medical Center.................. Edinburg, Texas 129 Owned The George Washington University Hospital(4).. Washington, D.C. 501 Owned Hospital San Francisco... Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico 160 Owned Hospital San Pablo....... Bayamon, Puerto Rico 430 Owned Hospital San Pablo del Este.................... Fajardo, Puerto Rico 180 Owned Inland Valley Regional Medical Center(1)....... Wildomar, California 80 Leased Manatee Memorial Hospital................ Bradenton, Florida 512 Owned McAllen Medical Center(1)............... McAllen, Texas 490 Leased Northern Nevada Medical Center(4)............... Sparks, Nevada 100 Owned Northwest Texas Healthcare System....... Amarillo, Texas 357 Owned River Parishes Hospitals(5)............ LaPlace and Chalmette, Louisiana 175 Leased/Owned Summerlin Hospital Medical Center(2)....... Las Vegas, Nevada 148 Owned Valley Hospital Medical Center(2)............... Las Vegas, Nevada 417 Owned Victoria Regional Medical Center.................. Victoria, Texas 147 Owned Wellington Regional Medical Center(1)....... West Palm Beach, Florida 120 Leased BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTERS <CAPTION> NUMBER OWNERSHIP NAME OF FACILITY LOCATION OF BEDS INTEREST - - - ---------------- -------- ------- --------- <S> <C> <C> <C> The Arbour Hospital...... Boston, Massachusetts 118 Owned The BridgeWay(1)......... North Little Rock, Arkansas 70 Leased Clarion Psychiatric Center.................. Clarion, Pennsylvania 52 Owned Del Amo Hospital......... Torrance, California 166 Owned Forest View Hospital..... Grand Rapids, Michigan 62 Owned Fuller Memorial Hospital................ South Attleboro, Massachusetts 82 Owned Glen Oaks Hospital....... Greenville, Texas 54 Owned The Horsham Clinic....... Ambler, Pennsylvania 146 Owned HRI Hospital............. Brookline, Massachusetts 68 Owned KeyStone Center(6)....... Wallingford, Pennsylvania 100 Owned La Amistad Residential Treatment Center........ Maitland, Florida 56 Owned The Meadows Psychiatric Center.................. Centre Hall, Pennsylvania 101 Owned </TABLE> 10
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTERS, CONTINUED <TABLE> <CAPTION> NUMBER OWNERSHIP NAME OF FACILITY LOCATION OF BEDS INTEREST - - - ---------------- -------- ------- --------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Meridell Achievement Center(1).... Austin, Texas 114 Leased The Pavilion...................... Champaign, Illinois 46 Owned River Crest Hospital.............. San Angelo, Texas 80 Owned River Oaks Hospital............... New Orleans, Louisiana 126 Owned Roxbury(6)........................ Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 75 Owned Timberlawn Mental Health System... Dallas, Texas 124 Owned Turning Point Care Center(6)...... Moultrie, Georgia 59 Owned Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital... Kansas City, Missouri 80 Owned </TABLE> AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS <TABLE> <CAPTION> NAME OF FACILITY(7) LOCATION ------------------- -------- <S> <C> Arkansas Surgery Center of Fayetteville............ Fayetteville, Arkansas Corona Outpatient Surgery Center................... Corona, California Goldring Surgical and Diagnostic Center............ Las Vegas, Nevada M.D. Physicians Surgicenter of Midwest City........ Midwest City, Oklahoma Outpatient Surgical Center of Ponca City........... Ponca City, Oklahoma St. George Surgical Center......................... St. George, Utah Hope Square Surgery Center......................... Rancho Mirage, California Surgery Center of Littleton........................ Littleton, Colorado Surgery Center of Springfield...................... Springfield, Missouri Surgical Center of New Albany...................... New Albany, Indiana Surgery Center of Waltham.......................... Waltham, Massachusetts RADIATION ONCOLOGY CENTERS <CAPTION> NAME OF FACILITY LOCATION ---------------- -------- <S> <C> Auburn Regional Center for Cancer Care............. Auburn, Washington Bluegrass Cancer Center(8)......................... Frankfort, Kentucky Bowling Green Radiation Therapy(8)................. Bowling Green, Kentucky Cancer Institute of Nevada......................... Las Vegas, Nevada Carolina Cancer Center............................. Aiken, South Carolina Columbia Radiation Oncology Center................. Washington, D.C. Danville Radiation Therapy Center(8)............... Danville, Kentucky Glasgow Radiation Therapy(8)....................... Glasgow, Kentucky Louisville Radiation Oncology Center(8)............ Louisville, Kentucky Madison Radiation Therapy(9)....................... Madison, Indiana Southern Indiana Radiation Therapy(9).............. Jeffersonville, Indiana SPECIALIZED WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTERS <CAPTION> NAME OF FACILITY LOCATION ---------------- -------- <S> <C> Renaissance Women's Center of Edmond(10)........... Edmond, Oklahoma Renaissance Women's Center of Austin(10)........... Austin, Texas Lakeside Women's Center(10)........................ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma </TABLE> - - - -------- (1) Real property leased from UHT. (2) Desert Springs Hospital, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center and Valley Hospital Medical Center are owned by a limited liability company in which the Company has a 72.5% interest and Quorum's subsidiary, NC-DSH, Inc., has a 27.5% interest. All hospitals are managed by the Company. (3) Real property leased with an option to purchase. 11
(4) General partnership interest in limited partnership. (5) Includes Chalmette Hospital, a 118-bed rehabilitation facility. The Company owns the LaPlace real property and leases the Chalmette real property from UHT. (6) Addictive disease facility. (7) Each facility other than Goldring Surgical and Diagnostic Center is owned in partnership form with the Company owning general and limited partnership interests in a limited partnership. The real property is leased from third parties. (8) Managed Facility. A partnership, in which the Company is the general partner, owns the real property. (9) A partnership, in which the Company is the general partner, owns the real property. (10) Membership interest in limited liability company. Some of these facilities are subject to mortgages, and substantially all the equipment located at these facilities is pledged as collateral to secure long- term debt. The Company owns or leases medical office buildings adjoining certain of its hospitals. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company is subject to claims and suits in the ordinary course of business, including those arising from care and treatment afforded at the Company's hospitals and is party to various other litigation. However, management believes the ultimate resolution of these pending proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS Inapplicable. No matter was submitted during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 to a vote of security holders. 12
PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS See Item 6, Selected Financial Data ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA <TABLE> <CAPTION> YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------ ------------------ ---------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS Net revenues........... $ 1,442,677,000 $ 1,174,158,000 $ 919,193,000 $ 773,475,000 $ 753,784,000 Net income............. $ 67,276,000 $ 50,671,000 $ 35,484,000 $ 28,720,000 $ 24,011,000 Net margin............. 4.7% 4.3% 3.9% 3.7% 3.2% Return on average equity................ 13.5% 13.0% 12.4% 11.8% 11.2% FINANCIAL DATA Cash provided by operating activities.. $ 173,499,000 $ 145,256,000 $ 91,749,000 $ 60,624,000 $ 84,640,000 Capital expenditures(1)....... $ 132,258,000 $ 107,630,000 $ 65,695,000 $ 48,652,000 $ 52,690,000 Total assets........... $ 1,085,349,000 $ 965,795,000 $ 748,051,000 $ 521,492,000 $ 460,422,000 Long-term borrowings... $ 272,466,000 $ 275,634,000 $ 237,086,000 $ 85,125,000 $ 75,081,000 Common stockholders' equity................ $ 526,607,000 $ 452,980,000 $ 297,700,000 $ 260,629,000 $ 224,488,000 Percentage of total debt to total capitalization........ 35% 38% 45% 26% 26% OPERATING DATA Average licensed beds.. 5,166 4,583 3,876 3,543 3,682 Average available beds.................. 4,713 4,181 3,563 3,241 3,345 Hospital admissions.... 156,370 133,539 106,627 88,956 85,005 Average length of patient stay.......... 6.1 6.2 6.2 6.5 6.8 Patient days........... 956,456 821,904 658,015 574,311 580,398 Occupancy rate for licensed beds......... 51% 49% 47% 44% 43% Occupancy rate for available beds........ 56% 54% 51% 49% 48% PER SHARE DATA Net income--basic(2)... $ 2.08 $ 1.69 $ 1.28 $ 1.03 $ 0.89 Net income-- diluted(2)............ $ 2.03 $ 1.65 $ 1.26 $ 1.01 $ 0.86 OTHER INFORMATION Weighted average number of shares outstanding-- basic(2).............. 32,321,000 30,054,000 27,691,000 27,972,000 27,085,000 Weighted average number of shares and share equivalents outstanding-- diluted(2)............ 33,098,000 30,798,000 28,103,000 28,775,000 29,628,000 COMMON STOCK PERFORMANCE Market price of common stock High--Low, by quarter(3) 1st.................... $34 5/8 -$27 7/8 $26 7/8-$21 11/16 $13 -$11 3/8 $13 5/16-$9 5/8 $8 -$6 5/16 2nd.................... $40 1/2 -$31 5/8 $30 1/8-$24 3/8 $14 13/16-$12 7/16 $13 7/16-$11 1/4 $8 1/8 -$6 1/2 3rd.................... $47 1/16-$39 1/16 $27 1/4-$22 3/4 $17 11/16-$14 $14 3/4 -$12 15/16 $8 1/2 -$7 1/4 4th.................... $50 3/8 -$40 11/16 $29 1/4-$24 1/2 $22 3/16 -$16 1/8 $14 1/16-$10 11/16 $10 5/16-$8 5/16 </TABLE> - - - -------- (1) Amount includes non-cash capital lease obligations. (2) In April 1996, the Company declared a two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend which was paid in May 1996. All classes of common stock participated on a pro rata basis. The weighted average number of common shares and equivalents and earnings per common and common equivalent share for all years presented have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split. The 1994 and 1993 diluted earnings per share and diluted average number of shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect the assumed conversion of the Company's convertible debentures. In April 1994, the Company redeemed the debentures which reduced the diluted number of shares outstanding by 902,466. (3) These prices are the high and low closing sales prices of the Company's Class B Common Stock as reported by the New Yok Stock Exchange (all periods have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend paid in May 1996). Class A, C and D common stock are convertible on a share-for-share basis into Class B Common Stock. 13
NUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS OF RECORD AS OF JANUARY 31, 1998, WERE AS FOLLOWS: <TABLE> - - - ------------------- <S> <C> Class A Common 9 Class B Common 574 Class C Common 7 Class D Common 266 - - - ------------------- </TABLE> ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net revenues increased 23% to $1.4 billion in 1997 as compared to 1996 and 28% to $1.2 billion in 1996 as compared to 1995. The $269 million increase in net revenues during 1997 as compared to 1996 was due primarily to: (i) revenue growth at acute care facilities owned during both years ($100 million); (ii) the acquisition during the third quarter of 1997 of an 80% interest in a partnership which owns a 501-bed acute care hospital located in Washington, DC ($59 million), and; (iii) the acquisitions of a 357-bed medical complex located in Amarillo, Texas during the second quarter of 1996 and five behavioral health centers located in Pennsylvania and Texas during the second and third quarters of 1996 ($82 million). The $255 million increase in net revenues during 1996 as compared to 1995 was due primarily to the 1996 acquisitions mentioned above ($136 million), a 225-bed and a 512-bed acute care facility, both of which were acquired during the third quarter of 1995, net of the effects of three acute care facilities divested during 1995 (net increase of $86 million) and revenue growth at acute care facilities owned during both years ($23 million). Earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, lease and rental expense and nonrecurring transactions (EBITDAR) increased to $244 million in 1997 from $215 million in 1996 and $163 million in 1995. Overall operating margins were 16.9% in 1997, 18.3% in 1996 and 17.8% in 1995. The decrease in the Company's overall operating margin in 1997 as compared to 1996 was due primarily to losses incurred at the 501-bed acute care facility of which the Company acquired an 80% interest in during the third quarter of 1997, the opening of a newly constructed 129-bed acute care facility located in Edinburg, Texas during the third quarter of 1997 and the opening of a newly constructed 148-bed acute care facility in Summerlin, Nevada which opened during the fourth quarter of 1997. The improvement in the Company's overall operating margin in 1996 as compared to 1995 was due to improvement in operating margins at acute care hospitals and behavioral health centers owned during both years and due to the 1995 results including losses sustained at three acute care facilities divested during 1995. ACUTE CARE SERVICES Net revenues from the Company's acute care hospitals, ambulatory treatment centers and specialized women's health centers accounted for 85%, 85% and 86% of consolidated net revenues in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Net revenues at the Company's acute care facilities owned in both 1997 and 1996 increased 10% in 1997 as compared to 1996 due primarily to an increase in admissions and patient days at these facilities. Each of the Company's acute care facilities owned in both years experienced an increase in admissions in 1997 as compared to 1996 which amounted to a 5% increase in admissions for the acute care division in 1997 as compared to 1996. Patient days at these facilities increased 4% in 1997 as compared to 1996 while the average length of stay at these facilities decreased to 4.8 days in 1997 compared to 4.9 days in 1996. Net revenues at the Company's acute care facilities owned in both 1996 and 1995 increased 4% in 1996 as compared to 1995. Admissions at the Company's acute care facilities owned in both 1996 and 1995 increased 2% while patient days at these facilities decreased 3% due to a decrease in the average length of stay to 4.9 days in 1996 as compared to 5.1 days in 1995. The decrease in the average length of stay at the Company's facilities during the past three years was due primarily to improvement in case management of Medicare and Medicaid patients and an increasing shift of 14
patients into managed care plans which generally have lower lengths of stay. The increase in net revenues at the Company's acute care facilities was caused primarily by an increase in inpatient admissions and an increase in outpatient activity. Outpatient activity continues to increase as gross outpatient revenues at the Company's acute care facilities owned in both 1997 and 1996 increased 10% in 1997 as compared to 1996 and comprised 26% of the Company's gross patient revenues in 1997 as compared to 25% in 1996. Gross outpatient revenues at the Company's acute care facilities owned in both 1996 and 1995 increased 12% in 1996 as compared to 1995 and comprised 25% of gross patient revenues in 1996 as compared to 23% in 1995. The increase in outpatient revenues is primarily the result of advances in medical technologies and pharmaceutical improvements, which allow more services to be provided on an outpatient basis, and increased pressure from Medicare, Medicaid, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provided organizations (PPOs) and insurers to reduce hospital stays and provide services, where possible, on a less expensive outpatient basis. The hospital industry in the United States as well as the Company's acute care facilities continue to have significant unused capacity which has created substantial competition for patients. Inpatient utilization continues to be negatively affected by payor-required, pre-admission authorization and by payor pressure to maximize outpatient and alternative healthcare delivery services for less acutely ill patients. The Company expects the increased competition, admission constraints and payor pressures to continue. To accommodate the increased utilization of outpatient services, the Company has expanded or redesigned several of its outpatient facilities and services. Additionally, the Company has invested in the acquisition and development of outpatient surgery centers, radiation therapy centers and specialized women's health centers. As of December 31, 1997, the Company operated or managed twenty-five outpatient surgery, radiation and specialized women's health centers which generated net revenues of $38 million in 1997, $32 million in 1996 and $23 million in 1995. The Company expects the growth in outpatient services to continue, although the rate of growth may be moderated in the future. The Company's acute care division generated operating margins (EBITDAR) of 21.3% in 1997, 22.8% in 1996 and 21.7% in 1995. The decrease in the Company's acute care division's operating margin in 1997 as compared to 1996 was due primarily to: (i) losses incurred at the 501-bed acute care facility of which the Company acquired an 80% interest in during the third quarter of 1997; (ii) the opening of a newly constructed 129-bed acute care facility located in Edinburg, Texas during the third quarter of 1997, and; (iii) the opening of a newly constructed 148-bed acute care facility in Summerlin, Nevada which opened during the fourth quarter of 1997. The improvement in the acute care division's operating margin in 1996 as compared to 1995 was primarily the result of the divestiture of three low margin acute care facilities during 1995 and operating margin improvement at an acute care facility acquired during 1994. The Company's facilities continue to experience a shift in payor mix resulting in an increase in revenues attributable to managed care payors and unfavorable general industry trends which include pressures to control healthcare costs. In response to increased pressure on revenues, the Company continues to implement cost control programs at its facilities including more efficient staffing standards and re-engineering of services. On a same store basis, operating margins at the Company's acute care facilities owned in both 1997 and 1996 were 23.0% and 22.8%, respectively. Operating margins at the Company's facilities owned in both 1996 and 1995 were 23.8% and 23.5%, respectively. The Company has also implemented cost control measures at its newly acquired facilities in an effort to improve operating margins at these facilities from their pre-acquisition levels. Pressure on operating margins is expected to continue due to the industry-wide trend away from charge based payors which limits the Company's ability to increase its prices. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Net revenues from the Company's behavioral health facilities accounted for 14% of consolidated net revenues in 1997 and 1996 and 13% of consolidated net revenues in 1995. Net revenues at the Company's behavioral health facilities owned in both 1997 and 1996 increased 3% in 1997 as compared to 1996. Admissions at these facilities increased 8% in 1997 as compared to 1996. Patient days at the Company's behavioral health 15
facilities owned during both years increased 4% in 1997 as compared to 1996 and the average length of stay decreased 4% to 11.9 days in 1997 as compared to 12.4 days in 1996. Net revenues at the Company's behavioral health facilities owned in both 1996 and 1995 decreased 1% in 1996 as compared to 1995. Admissions at these facilities increased 6% in 1996 as compared to 1995 while patient days decreased 1% in 1996 as compared to 1995 due to a 6% decrease in the average length of stay to 12.0 days in 1996 compared to 12.8 days in 1995. The reduction in the average length of stay during the last three years is a result of changing practices in the delivery of behavioral health services and continued cost containment pressures from payors which includes a greater emphasis on the utilization of outpatient services. Management of the Company has responded to these trends by continuing to develop and market new outpatient treatment programs. The shift to outpatient care is reflected in higher revenues from outpatient services, as gross outpatient revenues at the Company's behavioral health services facilities owned in both 1997 and 1996 increased 24% in 1997 as compared to 1996 and comprised 20% of gross patient revenues in 1997 as compared to 18% in 1996. Gross outpatient revenues at the Company's behavioral health services facilities owned in both 1996 and 1995 increased 20% in 1996 as compared to 1995 and comprised 18% of gross patient revenues in 1996 as compared to 16% in 1995. The Company's behavioral health services division generated operating margins (EBITDAR) of 17.2% in 1997, 18.0% in 1996 and 18.1% in 1995. On a same facility basis, operating margins at the Company's behavioral health services facilities owned in both 1997 and 1996 were 18.9% and 19.3%, respectively. The decline in operating margins in 1997 as compared to 1996 was caused primarily by the continued reduction in the length of stay and pricing pressures caused by the increasing shift toward managed care payors. Operating margins at the Company's behavioral health facilities owned in both 1996 and 1995 were 19.4% and 19.2%, respectively. Despite the decline in the average length of stay, the EBITDAR margins within the Company's behavioral health services division increased during 1996 as compared to 1995 due primarily to a slight increase in prices and cost controls implemented in response to the managed care environment. OTHER OPERATING RESULTS Depreciation and amortization expense increased $8.8 million to $80.7 million in 1997 as compared to $71.9 million in 1996. The increase was due primarily to the opening of two newly constructed acute care facilities during the third and fourth quarters of 1997 and the acquisitions of an acute care facility and five behavioral health centers during the second and third quarters of 1996. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $20.6 million to $71.9 million in 1996 as compared to $51.4 million in 1995 due primarily to the Company's 1996 acquisitions mentioned above and the 1995 acquisitions of a 225-bed facility and a 512-bed acute care facility, both of which were acquired during the third quarter of 1995. Interest expense decreased $1.9 million to $19.4 million in 1997 as compared to $21.3 million in 1996 due primarily to a slight reduction in the average outstanding borrowings and the $1 million of interest income earned during 1997 on the $40 million investment of funds restricted for construction for a new acute care facility in Washington, DC. Interest expense increased $10.1 million in 1996 as compared to 1995 due primarily to the increased borrowings related to the purchase of the 357-bed medical complex acquired during the second quarter of 1996, the five behavioral health centers acquired during the second and third quarters of 1996 and a full year of interest expense on the increased borrowings used to finance the acquisition of the two acute care hospitals acquired during the third quarter of 1995. In June 1996, the Company issued four million shares of its Class B Common Stock at a price of $26 per share. The total net proceeds of $99.1 million generated from this stock issuance were used to partially finance the 1996 purchase transactions mentioned above while the excess of the purchase price over the net proceeds ($69 million) were financed with operating cash flows and borrowings under the Company's commercial paper and revolving credit facilities. During 1996, the Company recorded $4.1 million of nonrecurring charges which consisted of a $2.9 million loss recorded on the anticipated divestiture of an ambulatory treatment center and a $1.2 million charge recorded to fully reserve the carrying value of a behavioral health center owned by the Company and leased to an unaffiliated third party, which is currently in default under the terms of the lease agreement. During 1995, the 16
Company recorded $11.6 million of nonrecurring charges which consisted of: (i) a $14.2 million pre-tax charge due to impairment of long-lived assets; (ii) a $2.7 million loss on a disposal of two acute care facilities which were exchanged along with $44 million of cash for a 225-bed acute care hospital, and; (iii) a $5.3 million pre-tax gain realized on the sale of a 202-bed acute care hospital which was divested during the fourth quarter of 1995 for cash proceeds of $19.5 million. During 1995, in conjunction with the development of the Company's operating plan and 1996 budget, management assessed the competitive position of each facility within the portfolio and estimated future cash flows expected from each facility. As a result, the Company recorded a $14.2 million pre-tax charge during 1995 to write-down the carrying value of certain intangible and tangible assets at certain facilities. In measuring the impairment loss, the Company estimated fair value by discounting expected future cash flows from each facility using the Company's internal hurdle rate. The impairment loss related primarily to four facilities in the Company's behavioral health services division and three facilities in its ambulatory treatment center division. Within the behavioral health services division, the impact of managed care was most dramatically felt at the Company's two free standing chemical dependency and two residential treatment centers. Due to increased penetration of managed care payors, changes in CHAMPUS regulations and decreases in admissions, patient days and length of stay at these four facilities, management of the Company determined that profit margins had been permanently impaired. Within the Company's ambulatory treatment center division, three centers are located in highly competitive markets which have become heavily penetrated with managed care. As a result, these ambulatory treatment centers experienced decreases in net revenues per case and case volumes which resulted in permanent impairment of carrying value. During the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company recorded a $2.9 million charge to write- down the carrying value of one of these ambulatory treatment centers which was divested in 1997. This divestiture had no material impact on the 1997 financial statements. The effective tax rate was 36.5%, 36.7% and 33.0% in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The effective rate was lower in 1995 as compared to 1997 and 1996 due to 1995 including the deductibility of previously non-deductible goodwill amortization resulting from the sale of three acute care hospitals in 1995. GENERAL TRENDS An increased proportion of the Company's revenue is derived from fixed payment services, including Medicare and Medicaid which accounted for 50%, 51% and 49% of the Company's net patient revenues during 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The Medicare program reimburses the Company's hospitals primarily based on established rates by a diagnosis related group for acute care hospitals and by cost based formula for behavioral health facilities. Historically, rates paid under Medicare's prospective payment system ("PPS") for inpatient services have increased, however, these increases have been less than cost increases. Pursuant to the terms of The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (the "1997 Act"), there will be no increases in the rates paid to hospitals for inpatient care through September 30, 1998. Reimbursement for bad debt expense and capital costs as well as other items have been reduced. The Company does not expect the changes mandated by the 1997 Act to have a material adverse effect on the results of operations. While the Company is unable to predict what, if any, future health reform legislation may be enacted at the federal or state level, the Company expects continuing pressure to limit expenditures by governmental healthcare programs. Further changes in the Medicare or Medicaid programs and other proposals to limit healthcare spending could have a material adverse impact upon the Company's results of operations and the healthcare industry. In Texas, a law has been passed which mandates that the state senate apply for a waiver from current Medicaid regulations to allow the state to require that certain Medicaid participants be serviced through managed care providers. The Company is unable to predict whether Texas will be granted such a waiver or the effect on the Company's business of such a waiver. Upon meeting certain conditions, and serving a disproportionately high share of Texas' and South Carolina's low income patients, three of the Company's facilities located in Texas and one facility located in South Carolina became eligible and received additional reimbursements from each state's disproportionate share hospital fund. Included in the Company's financial results was an aggregate of $33.4 million in 1997, $17.8 million in 1996 and $12.6 million in 1995 received pursuant to the terms of 17
these programs. These programs are scheduled to terminate in the third quarter of 1998 and the Company cannot predict whether these programs will continue beyond their scheduled termination date. In addition to the Medicare and Medicaid programs, other payors continue to actively negotiate the amounts they will pay for services performed. In general, the Company expects the percentage of its business from managed care programs, including HMOs and PPOs to grow. The consequent growth in managed care networks and the resulting impact of these networks on the operating results of the Company's facilities vary among the markets in which the Company operates. Effective January 1, 1998, the Company is covered under commercial insurance policies which provide for a self-insured retention limit for professional and general liability claims for most of its subsidiaries up to $1 million per occurrence, with an average annual aggregate for covered subsidiaries of $4 million through 2001. These subsidiaries maintain excess coverage up to $100 million with major insurance carriers. The Company's remaining facilities are fully insured under commercial policies with excess coverage up to $100 million maintained with major insurance carriers. During 1996 and 1997, most of the Company's subsidiaries were self-insured for professional and general liability claims up to $5 million per occurrence, with excess coverage maintained up to $100 million with major insurance carriers. The Company recognizes the need to ensure its operations will not be adversely impacted by year 2000 software failures. In 1997, the Company began establishing processes for evaluating and managing the risks and costs associated with this issue. These processes include arrangements with the Company's major outsourcing vendor to modify its computer system programming to allow for year 2000 processing capability. Such modifications are expected to be completed by the end of 1998. Anticipated spending for these modifications has been and will be expensed as incurred and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's ongoing results of operations. The Company also expects that certain medical and related equipment that cannot be made year 2000 compliant will need to be replaced, but does not expect the cost of such replacement to be material. EFFECTS OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES The healthcare industry is very labor intensive and salaries and benefits are subject to inflationary pressures as are supply costs which tend to escalate as vendors pass on the rising costs through price increases. Inflation has not had a material impact on the results of operations during the last three years. Although the Company cannot predict its ability to continue to cover future cost increases, management believes that through the adherence to cost containment policies, labor management and reasonable price increases, the effects of inflation on future operating margins should be manageable. However, the Company's ability to pass on these increased costs associated with providing healthcare to Medicare and Medicaid patients is limited due to various federal, state and local laws which have been enacted, that, in certain cases, limit the Company's ability to increase prices. Under the terms of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, there will be no increases in the rates paid to hospitals for inpatient care through September 30, 1998. In addition, as a result of increasing regulatory and competitive pressures, the Company's ability to maintain margins through price increases to non-Medicare patients is limited. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Net cash provided by operating activities was $173 million in 1997, $145 million in 1996 and $92 million in 1995. The $28 million increase in 1997 as compared to 1996 was primarily attributable to a $25 million increase in the net income plus the addback of the non-cash charges (depreciation, amortization, provision for self-insurance reserves and other non-cash charges) and a $20 million increase in other net working capital changes partially offset by a $9 million increase in income tax payments and an $8 million increase in payments made in settlement of self-insurance claims. The $53 million increase in 1996 as compared to 1995 was primarily attributable to a $30 million increase in net income plus the addback of non-cash charges (depreciation, amortization, provision for self-insurance reserves and other non-cash charges) and a $25 million decrease in the payment of income taxes. During each of the last three years, the net cash provided by operating activities substantially exceeded the scheduled maturities of long-term debt. 18
During the first quarter of 1998, the Company completed its acquisition of three acute care hospitals located in Puerto Rico for a combined purchase price of $186 million. The hospitals acquired are located in Bayamon (430- beds), Rio Piedras (160-beds) and Fajardo (180-beds). These acquisitions were financed with funds borrowed under the Company's revolving credit facility. Also during the first quarter of 1998, the Company contributed substantially all of the assets, liabilities and operations of Valley Hospital Medical Center, a 417-bed acute care facility, and its newly-constructed Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, a 148-bed acute care facility in exchange for a 72.5% interest in a series of newly-formed limited liability companies ("LLCs"). Quorum Health Group, Inc. ("Quorum") holds the remaining 27.5% interest in the LLCs. Quorum obtained its interest by contributing substantially all of the assets, liabilities and operations of Desert Springs Hospital, a 241-bed acute care facility and $23 million of cash to the LLCs. As a result of this partial sale transaction, the Company expects to record a pre-tax gain of approximately $50 million to $55 million that will be recorded as a capital contribution to the Company in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 51. The Company does not expect this merger to have a material impact on its 1998 results of operations. During 1997 the Company acquired an 80% interest in a partnership which owns and operates The George Washington University Hospital, a 501-bed acute care facility located in Washington, DC. The George Washington University ("GWU") holds a 20% interest in the partnership. In connection with this acquisition, the Company provided an immediate commitment of $80 million, consisting of $40 million in cash (which has been invested and is restricted for construction) and a $40 million letter of credit. The Company and GWU are planning to build a newly constructed 400-bed acute care facility which is scheduled to be completed in 2001. The total cost of this new facility is estimated to be approximately $96 million, of which the Company intends to finance a total of $83 million (including the $80 million immediate commitment mentioned above) with the remainder being financed by GWU and the interest earnings on the $40 million of funds restricted for construction. During the third and fourth quarters of 1997, the Company completed construction and opened the following facilities: (i) a 129-bed acute care facility located in Edinburg, Texas; (ii) a medical complex located in Summerlin, Nevada including a 148-bed acute care facility, and; (iii) two newly constructed specialized women's health centers located in Austin, Texas and Lakeside, Oklahoma of which the Company owns interests in limited liability companies ("LLC") which own and operate the facilities. During 1997, the LLC which operates the specialized women's health center in Lakeside, Oklahoma sold the real and personal property of this facility which was then leased-back pursuant to the terms of a 20-year lease. The Company spent $71 million during the year (net of $8 million of proceeds received for sale-leaseback of the specialized women's health center located in Oklahoma and $4 million received for sale of a minority interest in the specialized women's health center located in Austin, Texas) for completion of these newly constructed facilities. Also during the year, the Company spent an additional $11 million to acquire various behavioral healthcare related businesses. During 1996 the Company acquired the following facilities for total consideration of $168 million: (i) substantially all the assets and operations of a 357-bed medical complex located in Amarillo, Texas for $126 million in cash; (ii) substantially all the assets and operations of four behavioral health centers located in Pennsylvania and management contracts to seven other behavioral health centers for $39 million in cash, and; (iii) substantially all the assets and operations of a 164-bed behavioral health facility located in Texas for $3 million in cash. Also during 1996, the Company spent $53 million on the construction of the new acute care facilities located in Edinburg, Texas and Summerlin, Nevada which opened during 1997 as mentioned above. During 1995 the Company acquired the following facilities for two acute care facilities and total cash consideration of $188 million and the assumption of net liabilities of approximately $4 million: (i) a 512-bed acute care hospital located in Bradenton, Florida for approximately $139 million in cash and the assumption of net liabilities of $4 million; (ii) a 225-bed acute care facility located in Aiken , South Carolina for approximately $44 million in cash and a 104-bed acute care hospital and a 126-bed acute care hospital, and; (iii) a 82-bed behavioral health facility located in South Attleboro, Massachusetts and a majority interest in two separate partnerships which own and operate two outpatient surgery centers for total cash consideration of approximately $5 million. Also during 1995, the Company sold the operations and substantially all the assets of a 202-bed acute 19
care hospital located in Plantation, Florida for cash proceeds of approximately $20 million. The sale resulted in a $5.3 million pre-tax gain which has been included in nonrecurring charges in the 1995 consolidated statement of income. Capital expenditures, net of proceeds received from sale or disposition of assets, were $114 million in 1997, $106 million in 1996 and $61 million in 1995. Capital expenditures in 1998 are expected to be approximately $56 million for capital equipment and renovations at existing facilities. Additionally, capital expenditures for new projects at existing hospitals and medical office buildings are expected to total approximately $27 million in 1998. The estimated cost to complete major construction projects in progress at December 31, 1997 is approximately $45 million. The Company believes that its capital expenditure program is adequate to expand, improve and equip its existing hospitals. Total debt as a percentage of total capitalization was 35% at December 31, 1997, 38% at December 31, 1996 and 45% at December 31, 1995. The decrease during 1996 as compared to 1995 was due primarily to the issuance of additional shares of the Company's Class B Common Stock used to partially finance the 1996 purchase transactions mentioned above. During the second quarter of 1996, the Company issued four million shares of its Class B Common Stock at a price of $26 per share. The total net proceeds of $99.1 million generated from this stock issuance were used to partially finance the 1996 purchase transactions mentioned above while the excess of the purchase price over the net proceeds generated from the stock issuance ($69 million) were financed from operating cash flows and borrowings under the Company's commercial paper and revolving credit facilities. During 1997, the Company entered into a new revolving credit agreement. The agreement, which matures in July 2002, provides for up to $300 million in borrowing capacity. During the term of this agreement, the Company has the option to petition the banks to increase the borrowing capacity to $400 million. The agreement provides for interest at the Company's option at the prime rate, certificate of deposit plus 3/8% to 5/8%, Euro-dollar plus 1/4% to 1/2% or a money market. A facility fee ranging from 1/8% to 3/8% is required on the total commitment. At December 31, 1997, the Company had $224 million of unused borrowing capacity available under the revolving credit agreement. Also during 1997, the Company amended its commercial paper credit facility to increase the borrowing capacity to $75 million from $50 million and to reduce the commitment fee. A large portion of the Company's accounts receivable are pledged as collateral to secure this commercial paper program. The Company has sufficient patient receivables to support a larger program and upon mutual consent of the Company and the participating lending institutions, the commitment can be increased to $100 million. At December 31, 1997, the Company had no available unused borrowing capacity under the commercial paper credit facility. During 1997, the Company entered into interest rate protection to fix the rate of interest on a notional principal amount of $50 million for a period of three years beginning in January, 1998. The average fixed rate obtained through these interest rate swaps is 6.125% including the Company's current borrowing spread of .35%. The counterparty of these interest rate swaps has the right to terminate the swap after the second year. The Company also entered into $75 million of forward starting interest rate swaps starting in August, 2000 locking in a fixed rate of 7.09% through August, 2010. At December 31, 1997 and 1996, there were no active interest rate swap agreements. The effective interest rate on the Company's revolving credit, demand notes and commercial paper program, including the interest rate swap expense incurred on now expired interest rate swaps was 6.8% in 1997, 6.9% in 1996 and 8.4% in 1995. Additional interest expense recorded as a result of the Company's hedging activity was $0 in 1997, $47,000 in 1996 and $209,000 in 1995. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparty to the interest rate swap agreements. All of the counterparties are major financial institutions rated AA or better by Moody's Investor Service and the Company does not anticipate non-performance. The cost to terminate the swap obligations at December 31, 1997 was approximately $1.8 million. 20
The Company expects to finance all capital expenditures and acquisitions with internally generated funds and borrowed funds. Additional borrowed funds may be obtained either through refinancing the existing revolving credit agreement, the commercial paper facility or the issuance of long-term securities. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS The matters discussed in this report as well as the news releases issued from time to time by the Company include certain statements containing the words "believes", "anticipates", "intends", "expects" and words of similar import, which constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance achievements of the Company or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, the following: that the majority of the Company's revenues are produced by a small number of its total facilities, possible changes in the levels and terms of reimbursement for the Company's charges by government programs, including Medicare or Medicaid or other third party payors, the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, including physicians, the ability of the Company to successfully integrate its recent acquisitions and the Company's ability to finance growth on favorable terms. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Income, Consolidated Statements of Common Stockholders' Equity, and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, together with the report of Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, are included elsewhere herein. Reference is made to the "Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule." ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT There is hereby incorporated by reference the information to appear under the caption "Election of Directors" in the Company's Proxy Statement, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after December 31, 1997. See also "Executive Officers of the Registrant" appearing in Part I hereof. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION There is hereby incorporated by reference the information to appear under the caption "Executive Compensation" in the Company's Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after December 31, 1997. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT There is hereby incorporated by reference the information to appear under the caption "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the Company's Proxy Statement, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after December 31, 1997. 21
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS There is hereby incorporated by reference the information to appear under the caption "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" in the Company's Proxy Statement, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after December 31, 1997. PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (A) 1. AND 2. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE. See Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule on page 27. (B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K None. (C) EXHIBITS 3.1 Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, and Amendments thereto, previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, are incorporated herein by reference. 3.2 Bylaws of Registrant as amended, previously filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1987, is incorporated herein by reference. 4.1 Authorizing Resolution adopted by the Pricing Committee of Universal Health Services, Inc. on August 1, 1995, related to $135 million principal amount of 8 3/4% Senior Notes due 2005, previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference. 4.2 Indenture dated as of July 15, 1995, between Universal Health Services, Inc. and PNC Bank, National Association, Trustee, previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.1 Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of July 14, 1992, by and between Registrant and Alan B. Miller, previously filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.2 Form of Employee Stock Purchase Agreement for Restricted Stock Grants, previously filed as Exhibit 10.12 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1985, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.3 Advisory Agreement, dated as of December 24, 1986, between Universal Health Realty Income Trust and UHS of Delaware, Inc., previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 24, 1986, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.4 Agreement, effective January 1, 1998, to renew Advisory Agreement, dated as of December 24, 1986, between Universal Health Realty Income Trust and UHS of Delaware, Inc. 10.5 Form of Leases, including Form of Master Lease Document for Leases, between certain subsidiaries of the Registrant and Universal Health Realty Income Trust, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Amendment No. 3 of the Registration Statement on Form S-11 and Form S-2 of Registrant and Universal Health Realty Income Trust (Registration No. 33-7872), is incorporated herein by reference. 22
10.6 Share Option Agreement, dated as of December 24, 1986, between Universal Health Realty Income Trust and Registrant, previously filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 24, 1986, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.7 Corporate Guaranty of Obligations of Subsidiaries Pursuant to Leases and Contract of Acquisition, dated December 24, 1986, issued by Registrant in favor of Universal Health Realty Income Trust, previously filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 24, 1986, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.8 1990 Employees' Restricted Stock Purchase Plan, previously filed as Exhibit 10.24 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.9 1992 Corporate Ownership Program, previously filed as Exhibit 10.24 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.10 1992 Stock Bonus Plan, previously filed as Exhibit 10.25 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1991, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.11 Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 16, 1993 between Certain Hospitals and UHS Receivables Corp., previously filed as Exhibit 10.16 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.12 Servicing Agreement dated as of November 16, 1993, among UHS Receivables Corp., UHS of Delaware, Inc. and Continental Bank, National Association, previously filed as Exhibit 10.17 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.13 Pooling Agreement dated as of November 16, 1993, among UHS Receivables Corp., Sheffield Receivables Corporation and Continental Bank, National Association, previously filed as Exhibit 10.18 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.14 Amendment No. 1 to the Pooling Agreement dated as of September 30, 1994, among UHS Receivables Corp., Sheffield Receivables Corporation and Bank of America Illinois (as successor to Continental Bank N.A.) as Trustee, previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.15 Amendment No. 2, dated as of April 17, 1997 to Pooling Agreement dated as of November 16, 1993, among UHS Receivables Corp., a Delaware corporation, Sheffield Receivables Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and First Bank National Association, a national banking association, as trustee, previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.16 Guarantee dated as of November 16, 1993, by Universal Health Services, Inc. in favor of UHS Receivables Corp., previously filed as Exhibit 10.19 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.17 Amendment No. 1 to the 1992 Stock Bonus Plan, previously filed as Exhibit 10.21 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.18 1994 Executive Incentive Plan, previously filed as Exhibit 10.22 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.19 Credit Agreement, dated as of July 8, 1997 among Universal Health Services, Inc., various banks and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as agent, previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. 23
10.20 Amended and Restated 1989 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan, previously filed as Exhibit 10.24 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.21 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of February 6, 1996, among Amarillo Hospital District, UHS of Amarillo, Inc. and Universal Health Services, Inc., previously filed as Exhibit 10.28 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.22 1992 Stock Option Plan, as Amended, previously filed as Exhibit 10.26 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.23 Stock Purchase Plan, previously filed as Exhibit 10.27 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.24 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of April 19, 1996 by and among UHS of PENNSYLVANIA, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation, and subsidiary of UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC., a Delaware corporation, UHS, UHS OF DELAWARE, INC., a Delaware corporation and subsidiary of UHS, WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., a Florida corporation and subsidiary of UHS, FIRST HOSPITAL CORPORATION, a Virginia corporation, FHC MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., a Virginia corporation, HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation, HORSHAM CLINIC, INC., d/b/a THE HORSHAM CLINIC, a Pennsylvania corporation, CENTRE VALLEY MANAGEMENT, INC. d/b/a THE MEADOWS PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, a Pennsylvania corporation, CLARION FHC, INC. d/b/a CLARION PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, a Pennsylvania corporation, WESTCARE, INC., d/b/a ROXBURY, a Virginia corporation and FIRST HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF FLORIDA, a Florida corporation, previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1996, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.25 $36.5 million Term Note dated May 3, 1996 between Universal Health Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and First Hospital Corporation, Horsham Clinic, Inc. d/b/a Horsham Clinic, Centre Valley Management, Inc. d/b/a The Meadows Psychiatric Center, Clarion FHC, d/b/a/ Clarion Psychiatric Center, Westcare, Inc. d/b/a Roxbury, FHC Management Services, Inc., Health Services Management, Inc., First Hospital Corporation of Florida, previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1996, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.26 Agreement of Limited Partnership of District Hospital Partners, L.P. (a District of Columbia limited partnership) by and among UHS of D.C., Inc. and The George Washington University, previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 30, 1997, and June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.27 Contribution Agreement between The George Washington University (a congressionally chartered institution in the District of Columbia) and District Hospital Partners, L.P. (a District of Columbia limited partnership), previously filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.28 Deferred Compensation Plan for Universal Health Services Board of Directors, previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. 10.29 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of December 15, 1997, by and among the Stockholders of Hospital San Pablo, Inc. and Universal Health Services, Inc., and UHS of Puerto Rico, Inc. 10.30 Valley/Desert Contribution Agreement dated January 30, 1998, by and among Valley Hospital Medical Center, Inc. and NC-DSH, Inc. 24
10.31 Summerlin Contribution Agreement dated January 30, 1998, by and among Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, L.P. and NC-DSH, Inc. 10.32 1992 Stock Option Plan, As Amended. 22. Subsidiaries of Registrant. 24. Consent of Independent Public Accountants. 27. Financial Data Schedule. Exhibits, other than those incorporated by reference, have been included in copies of this Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Stockholders of the Company will be provided with copies of those exhibits upon written request to the Company. 25
SIGNATURES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED. Universal Health Services, Inc. /s/ Alan B. Miller By: _________________________________ ALAN B. MILLER PRESIDENT March 5, 1998 PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THIS REPORT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTRANT AND IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATES INDICATED. SIGNATURES TITLE DATE /s/ Alan B. Miller Chairman of the March 5, 1998 - - - ------------------------------------- Board, President ALAN B. MILLER and Director (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ Sidney Miller Secretary and March 9, 1998 - - - ------------------------------------- Director SIDNEY MILLER /s/ Anthony Pantaleoni Director March 9, 1998 - - - ------------------------------------- ANTHONY PANTALEONI /s/ Martin Meyerson Director March 9, 1998 - - - ------------------------------------- MARTIN MEYERSON /s/ Robert H. Hotz Director March 9, 1998 - - - ------------------------------------- ROBERT H. HOTZ /s/ John H. Herrell Director March 9, 1998 - - - ------------------------------------- JOHN H. HERRELL /s/ Paul R. Verkuil Director March 9, 1998 - - - ------------------------------------- PAUL R. VERKUIL /s/ Leatrice Ducat Director March 9, 1998 - - - ------------------------------------- LEATRICE DUCAT /s/ Kirk E. Gorman Senior Vice March 5, 1998 - - - ------------------------------------- President and Chief KIRK E. GORMAN Financial Officer /s/ Steve Filton Vice President, March 5, 1998 - - - ------------------------------------- Controller and STEVE FILTON Principal Accounting Officer 26
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE (ITEM 14(a)) <TABLE> <S> <C> Consolidated Financial Statements: Report of Independent Public Accountants on Consolidated Financial State- ments and Schedule...................................................... 28 Consolidated Statements of Income for the three years ended December 31, 1997.................................................................... 29 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and 1996............. 30 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended December 31, 1997................................................................ 31 Consolidated Statements of Common Stockholders' Equity for the three years ended December 31, 1997........................................... 32 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................... 33 Supplemental Financial Statement Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts................................................................ 47 </TABLE> 27
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Universal Health Services, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Universal Health Services, Inc. (Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated statements of income, common stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Universal Health Services, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The schedule listed in the Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule is presented for the purpose of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audits of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states in all material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. Arthur Andersen LLP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania February 12, 1998 28
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME <TABLE> <CAPTION> YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ------------------------------------------ 1997 1996 1995 -------------- -------------- ------------ <S> <C> <C> <C> Net revenues....................... $1,442,677,000 $1,174,158,000 $919,193,000 Operating charges Operating expenses............... 575,088,000 458,063,000 361,049,000 Salaries and wages............... 514,407,000 420,525,000 329,939,000 Provision for doubtful accounts.. 108,790,000 80,820,000 64,972,000 Depreciation & amortization...... 80,686,000 71,941,000 51,371,000 Lease and rental expense......... 38,401,000 37,484,000 36,068,000 Interest expense, net............ 19,382,000 21,258,000 11,195,000 Nonrecurring charges............. -- 4,063,000 11,610,000 -------------- -------------- ------------ Total operating charges........ 1,336,754,000 1,094,154,000 866,204,000 -------------- -------------- ------------ Income before income taxes......... 105,923,000 80,004,000 52,989,000 Provision for income taxes......... 38,647,000 29,333,000 17,505,000 -------------- -------------- ------------ Net income......................... $ 67,276,000 $ 50,671,000 $ 35,484,000 ============== ============== ============ Earnings per common share--basic... $ 2.08 $ 1.69 $ 1.28 ============== ============== ============ Earnings per common & common share equivalents--diluted.............. $ 2.03 $ 1.65 $ 1.26 ============== ============== ============ Weighted average number of common shares--basic..................... 32,321,000 30,054,000 27,691,000 Weighted average number of common share equivalents................. 777,000 744,000 412,000 -------------- -------------- ------------ Weighted average number of common shares and equivalents--diluted... 33,098,000 30,798,000 28,103,000 ============== ============== ============ </TABLE> The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 29
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS <TABLE> <CAPTION> DECEMBER 31 --------------------------- 1997 1996 -------------- ------------ <S> <C> <C> ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents.......................... $ 332,000 $ 288,000 Accounts receivable, net........................... 180,252,000 145,364,000 Supplies........................................... 28,214,000 22,019,000 Deferred income taxes.............................. 11,105,000 12,313,000 Other current assets............................... 10,119,000 13,969,000 -------------- ------------ Total current assets.............................. 230,022,000 193,953,000 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land............................................... 66,406,000 63,503,000 Buildings and improvements......................... 538,326,000 465,781,000 Equipment.......................................... 308,695,000 257,170,000 Property under capital lease....................... 27,712,000 27,243,000 -------------- ------------ 941,139,000 813,697,000 Less accumulated depreciation...................... 328,881,000 271,936,000 -------------- ------------ 612,258,000 541,761,000 Funds restricted for construction.................. 41,031,000 -- Construction-in-progress........................... 9,822,000 25,867,000 -------------- ------------ 663,111,000 567,628,000 OTHER ASSETS Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired.......................................... 149,814,000 150,336,000 Deferred income taxes.............................. -- 9,993,000 Deferred charges................................... 10,852,000 11,237,000 Other.............................................. 31,550,000 32,648,000 -------------- ------------ 192,216,000 204,214,000 -------------- ------------ $1,085,349,000 $965,795,000 ============== ============ LIABILITIES AND COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Current maturities of long-term debt............... $ 5,655,000 $ 6,866,000 Accounts payable................................... 70,807,000 57,117,000 Accrued liabilities Compensation and related benefits................. 35,498,000 27,278,000 Interest.......................................... 4,682,000 4,899,000 Other............................................. 42,107,000 43,147,000 Federal and state taxes........................... 1,707,000 772,000 -------------- ------------ Total current liabilities......................... 160,456,000 140,079,000 OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES....................... 125,286,000 97,102,000 LONG-TERM DEBT..................................... 272,466,000 275,634,000 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES.............................. 534,000 -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Class A Common Stock, voting, $.01 par value; authorized 12,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,059,929 shares in 1997 and 2,060,929 in 1996........................................... 21,000 21,000 Class B Common Stock, limited voting, $.01 par value; authorized 75,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 30,122,479 shares in 1997 and 29,816,153 in 1996................................ 301,000 298,000 Class C Common Stock, voting, $.01 par value; authorized 1,200,000 shares; issued and outstanding 207,230 shares in 1997 and 207,230 in 1996.............................................. 2,000 2,000 Class D Common Stock, limited voting, $.01 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 32,063 shares in 1997 and 36,805 in 1996.............................................. -- -- Capital in excess of par value, net of deferred compensation of $295,000 in 1997 and $377,000 in 1996.................................. 200,656,000 194,308,000 Retained earnings.................................. 325,627,000 258,351,000 -------------- ------------ 526,607,000 452,980,000 -------------- ------------ $1,085,349,000 $965,795,000 ============== ============ </TABLE> The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 30
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS <TABLE> <CAPTION> YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ------------- ------------- ------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income....................... $ 67,276,000 $ 50,671,000 $ 35,484,000 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization.. 80,686,000 71,941,000 51,371,000 Provision for self-insurance reserves...................... 20,003,000 15,874,000 14,291,000 Other non-cash charges......... -- 4,063,000 11,610,000 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions: Accounts receivable............ (14,434,000) (93,000) (5,125,000) Accrued interest............... (217,000) (614,000) 3,071,000 Accrued and deferred income taxes......................... 16,241,000 15,699,000 (20,826,000) Other working capital accounts...................... 13,315,000 3,434,000 10,944,000 Other assets and deferred charges....................... 334,000 (5,125,000) (3,982,000) Other.......................... 6,527,000 (2,722,000) 3,390,000 Payments made in settlement of self-insurance claims......... (16,232,000) (7,872,000) (8,479,000) ------------- ------------- ------------- Net cash provided by operating activities...................... 173,499,000 145,256,000 91,749,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Property and equipment additions....................... (129,199,000) (105,728,000) (60,734,000) Funds restricted for construction related to acquisition of business........................ (41,031,000) -- -- Acquisition of businesses........ (10,525,000) (168,429,000) (187,865,000) Proceeds received from sale or dispostion of assets............ 15,230,000 1,765,000 2,321,000 Note receivable related to acquisition..................... -- (7,000,000) -- Acquisition of assets held for lease........................... -- -- (3,561,000) Disposition of businesses........ -- -- 19,495,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- Net cash used in investing activities...................... (165,525,000) (279,392,000) (230,344,000) ------------- ------------- ------------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Additional borrowings, net of financing costs................. 25,000,000 41,800,000 149,323,000 Reduction of long-term debt...... (34,510,000) (7,699,000) (12,009,000) Issuance of common stock......... 1,580,000 100,289,000 535,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities............ (7,930,000) 134,390,000 137,849,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS................ 44,000 254,000 (746,000) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD............. 288,000 34,000 780,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD.......................... $ 332,000 $ 288,000 $ 34,000 ============= ============= ============= SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Interest paid.................... $ 19,599,000 $ 21,872,000 $ 8,124,000 Income taxes paid, net of refunds......................... $ 22,265,000 $ 13,634,000 $ 38,331,000 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: See Notes 2 and 6 </TABLE> The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 31
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996, AND 1995 <TABLE> <CAPTION> CAPITAL IN CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS D EXCESS OF RETAINED COMMON COMMON COMMON COMMON PAR VALUE EARNINGS TOTAL ------- -------- ------- ------- ------------ ------------ ------------ <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Balance January 1, 1995................... $11,000 $126,000 $1,000 -- $88,295,000 $172,196,000 $260,629,000 Common Stock Issued................ -- 1,000 -- -- 1,117,000 -- 1,118,000 Amortization of deferred compensation........... -- -- -- -- 469,000 -- 469,000 Net income.............. -- -- -- -- -- 35,484,000 35,484,000 ------- -------- ------ --- ------------ ------------ ------------ Balance January 1, 1996................... 11,000 127,000 1,000 -- 89,881,000 207,680,000 297,700,000 Common Stock Issued................ -- 42,000 -- -- 103,871,000 -- 103,913,000 Converted............. (1,000) 1,000 -- -- -- -- -- Stock dividend........ 11,000 128,000 1,000 -- (140,000) -- -- Amortization of deferred compensation........... -- -- -- -- 696,000 -- 696,000 Net income.............. -- -- -- -- -- 50,671,000 50,671,000 ------- -------- ------ --- ------------ ------------ ------------ Balance January 1, 1997................... 21,000 298,000 2,000 -- 194,308,000 258,351,000 452,980,000 Common Stock Issued................ -- 3,000 -- -- 6,141,000 -- 6,144,000 Amortization of deferred compensation........... -- -- -- -- 286,000 -- 286,000 Cancellation of stock grant.................. -- -- -- -- (79,000) -- (79,000) Net income.............. -- -- -- -- -- 67,276,000 67,276,000 ------- -------- ------ --- ------------ ------------ ------------ Balance, December 31, 1997...... $21,000 $301,000 $2,000 -- $200,656,000 $325,627,000 $526,607,000 ======= ======== ====== === ============ ============ ============ </TABLE> The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 32
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Universal Health Services, Inc. (the "Company"), its majority-owned subsidiaries and partnerships controlled by the Company as the managing general partner. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The more significant accounting policies follow: NATURE OF OPERATIONS: The principal business of the Company is owning and operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, ambulatory surgery centers, radiation oncology centers and specialized women's health centers. At December 31, 1997, the Company operated 40 hospitals, consisting of 17 acute care hospitals, 20 behavioral health centers and 3 specialized women's health centers, in 15 states and the District of Columbia. The Company, as part of its Ambulatory Treatment Centers Division owns outright, or in partnership with physicians, and operates or manages 22 surgery and radiation oncology centers located in 12 states and the District of Columbia. Services provided by the Company's hospitals include general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, diagnostic care, coronary care, pediatric services and behavioral health services. The Company provides capital resources as well as a variety of management services to its facilities, including central purchasing, data processing, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment services, administrative personnel management, marketing and public relations. Net revenues from the Company's acute care hospitals, ambulatory and outpatient treatment centers and specialized women's health center accounted for 85%, 85% and 86% of consolidated net revenues in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. NET REVENUES: Net revenues are reported at the estimated net realizable amounts from patients, third-party payors, and others for services rendered, including estimated retroactive adjustments under reimbursement agreements with third-party payors. These net revenues are accrued on an estimated basis in the period the related services are rendered and adjusted in future periods as final settlements are determined. Medicare and Medicaid net revenues represented 50%, 51% and 49% of net patient revenues for the years 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. CONCENTRATION OF REVENUES: Valley Hospital Medical Center, McAllen Medical Center and Northwest Texas Healthcare System contributed 12%, 13% and 12%, respectively, of the Company's 1997 consolidated net revenues. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Accounts receivable are recorded at the estimated net realizable amounts from patients, third-party payors and others for services rendered, net of contractual allowances and net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $46,615,000 and $30,398,000 in 1997 and 1996, respectively. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for renewals and improvements are charged to the property accounts. Replacements, maintenance and repairs which do not improve or extend the life of the respective asset are expensed as incurred. The Company removes the cost and the related accumulated depreciation from the accounts for assets sold or retired and the resulting gains or losses are included in the results of operations. The Company capitalized $1.1 million, $800,000 and $300,000 of interest costs related to construction in progress in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of buildings and improvements (twenty to forty years) and equipment (five to fifteen years). OTHER ASSETS: The excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired in purchase transactions, net of accumulated amortization of $53,546,000 in 1997 and $38,620,000 in 1996, is amortized using the straight-line method over periods ranging from five to forty years. 33
During 1994, the Company established an employee life insurance program covering approximately 2,200 employees. At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the cash surrender value of the policies ($103 million in both years) were recorded net of related loans ($102 million in both years) and is included in other assets. LONG-LIVED ASSETS: It is the Company's policy to review the carrying value of long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. Measurement of the impairment loss is based on fair value of the asset. Generally, fair value will be determined using valuation techniques such as the present value of expected future cash flows. INCOME TAXES: The Company and its subsidiaries file consolidated federal tax returns. Deferred taxes are recognized for the amount of taxes payable or deductible in future years as a result of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES: Other noncurrent liabilities include the long- term portion of the Company's professional and general liability and workers' compensation reserves, pension liability and minority interests in majority owned subsidiaries and partnerships. EARNINGS PER SHARE: In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (SFAS 128). SFAS 128 establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings per share (EPS). Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year adjusted to give effect to common stock equivalents. All per share amounts for all periods presented have been restated to conform to SFAS 128. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS: For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Interest expense in the consolidated statements of income is net of interest income of $1,282,000, $173,000 and $567,000 in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS: In managing interest rate exposure, the Company at times enters into interest rate swap agreements. When interest rates change, the differential to be paid or received is accrued as interest expense and is recognized over the life of the agreements. Gains and losses on terminated interest rate swap agreements are amortized into income over the remaining life of the underlying debt obligation or the remaining life of the original swap, if shorter. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: The fair values of the Company's registered debt, interest rate swap agreements and investments are based on quoted market prices. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash, accrued liabilities, and short-term borrowings approximates their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Accordingly, these items have been excluded from the fair value disclosures included elsewhere in these notes to consolidated financial statements. USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. RECLASSIFICATIONS: Prior to 1997, the Company included charity care services as a component of its provision for doubtful accounts. Effective January 1, 1997, in accordance with healthcare industry practice, the Company began excluding charity care from net revenues, and has reclassified prior year amounts to conform with this presentation. The change in presentation has no effect on reported net income. 34
2) ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES 1998 -- Subsequent to year-end, the Company acquired three hospitals located in Puerto Rico for an aggregate purchase price of $186 million. The hospitals acquired are located in Bayamon (430-beds), Rio Piedras (160-beds) and Fajardo (180-beds). In addition, the Company contributed substantially all of the assets, liabilities and operations of Valley Hospital Medical Center, a 417-bed acute care facility, and its newly-constructed Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, a 148-bed acute care facility for a 72.5% interest in a series of newly-formed limited liability companies ("LLCs"). Quorum Health Group, Inc. ("Quorum") holds the remaining interest in the LLCs. Quorum obtained its 27.5% interest by contributing substantially all of the assets, liabilities and operations of Desert Springs Hospital, a 241-bed acute care facility, and $23 million in cash to the LLCs. As a result of this partial sale transaction, the Company expects to record a pre-tax gain of approximately $50 million to $55 million that will be recorded as a capital contribution to the Company in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 51. The Company does not expect this merger to have a material impact on its 1998 results of operations. 1997 -- During the third quarter of 1997 the Company acquired an 80% interest in a partnership which owns and operates The George Washington University Hospital, a 501-bed acute care facility located in Washington, DC. The George Washington University ("GWU") holds a 20% interest in the partnership. In connection with this acquisition, the Company provided an immediate commitment of $80 million, consisting of $40 million in cash (which has been invested and is restricted for construction) and a $40 million letter of credit. The Company and GWU are planning to build a newly constructed 400- bed acute care facility which is scheduled to be completed in 2001. The total cost of this new facility is estimated to be approximately $96 million, of which the Company intends to finance a total of $83 million (including the $80 million immediate commitment mentioned above) with the remainder being financed by GWU and the interest earnings on the $40 million of funds restricted for construction. In addition, during the third and fourth quarters the Company completed construction and opened the following facilities: (i) a 129-bed acute care facility located in Edinburg, Texas; (ii) a medical complex located in Summerlin, Nevada including a 148-bed acute care facility, and; (iii) two newly constructed specialized women's health centers located in Austin, Texas and Lakeside, Oklahoma of which the Company owns interests in limited liability companies ("LLC") which own and operate the facilities. The Company spent a total of $71 million during 1997 for completion of these newly constructed facilities. Also during 1997, the Company spent an additional $11 million to acquire various behavioral healthcare related businesses. Assuming the 1997 acquisition of GWUH had been completed as of January 1, 1997, the unaudited pro forma net revenues would have been $1.5 billion and the effect on net income and basic and diluted earnings per share would have been immaterial. 1996 -- During the second quarter, the Company completed the acquisition of Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 357-bed medical complex located in Amarillo, Texas for $126 million in cash. The assets acquired include the real and personal property, working capital and tangible assets. The Company also will be required to pay additional consideration to the seller equal to 15% of any amount of the hospital's earnings before depreciation, interest and taxes in excess of $24 million in each year of the seven-year period ending March 31, 2003. The additional consideration paid in 1997 was not material. In addition, under the terms of the agreement, the seller will pay the Company $8 million per year for the first four years and $6 million per year (subject to certain adjustments for inflation) for up to an additional 36 years to help support the cost of medical services to indigent patients. During the second quarter, the Company acquired four behavioral health centers located in Pennsylvania, management contracts for seven other behavioral health centers and 33 acres of land adjacent to the Company's Wellington Regional Medical Center, for $39 million. In 1997, the Company paid additional consideration of $8 million, based upon the facilities' combined earnings, as defined, for the 12-month period ending April 30, 1997. This additional consideration was recorded as additional goodwill in the 1997 financial statements. 35
During the third quarter of 1996, the Company acquired a 164-bed behavioral health center located in Texas for $3 million. Also during the fourth quarter of 1996, as a result of divestiture negotiations with a third party regarding one of the Company's ambulatory treatment centers, the Company recorded a $2.9 million charge to write-down the carrying value of the center to its net realizable value. The divestiture of this facility, which had no material effect on the 1997 financial statements, was completed during the first quarter of 1997. The acquisitions mentioned above have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The excess of cost over fair value of net tangible assets relating to these acquisitions is being amortized over a 15-year period. Operating results of the acquired facilities have been included in the financial statements from the date of acquisition. The aggregate purchase price of $168 million, excluding the additional contingent consideration recorded in 1997, was allocated to assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> AMOUNT (000S) -------- <S> <C> Working capital, net............................................. $ 25,000 Land............................................................. 9,000 Buildings & equipment............................................ 110,000 Goodwill......................................................... 24,000 -------- Total Purchase Price............................................. $168,000 ======== </TABLE> Assuming the 1996 acquisitions had been completed as of January 1, 1996, the unaudited pro forma net revenues and net income for the year ended December 31, 1996 would have been approximately $1.3 billion and $53.4 million, respectively. In addition, the unaudited pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share would have been $1.78 and $1.73, respectively. Assuming the 1996 acquisitions and the 1995 acquisitions of Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Manatee Memorial Hospital had been completed as of January 1, 1995, the unaudited pro forma net revenues and net income for the year ended December 31, 1995 would have been approximately $1.2 billion and $46.5 million, respectively. In addition, the unaudited pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share would have been $1.47 and $1.44, respectively. 1995 -- During the second quarter, the Company acquired an 82-bed behavioral health facility located in South Attleboro, Massachusetts for approximately $3 million. The Company also purchased for approximately $2 million, a majority interest in two separate partnerships that own and operate outpatient surgery centers located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and Somersworth, New Hampshire. During the third quarter, the Company completed the acquisition of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, ("Aiken") a 225-bed acute care facility located in Aiken, South Carolina for approximately $44 million in cash, a 104-bed acute care hospital and a 126-bed acute care hospital. The majority of the real estate assets of the 126-bed facility were being leased from Universal Health Realty Income Trust (the "Trust") pursuant to the terms of an operating lease, which was scheduled to expire in 2000. In exchange for the real estate assets of the 126-bed acute care hospital, the Company exchanged substitute properties consisting of additional real estate assets owned by the Company but related to three acute care facilities owned by the Trust and operated by the Company. As a result of the divestiture of the two acute care hospitals in connection with the acquisition of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, the Company recorded a $2.7 million and a $4.3 million pre-tax charge in the 1995 and 1994 consolidated statements of income, respectively. During the third quarter, the Company completed the acquisition of Manatee Memorial Hospital, ("Manatee") a 512-bed acute care hospital located in Bradenton, Florida for approximately $139 million in cash and assumption of net liabilities of approximately $4 million. During the fourth quarter, the Company sold the operations and substantially all the assets of Universal Medical Center, a 202-bed acute care hospital located in Plantation, Florida for cash proceeds of approximately $20 million. The sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of approximately $5 million, which has been included in nonrecurring charges in the 1995 consolidated statement of income. 36
Assuming the Aiken and Manatee acquisitions had been completed as of January 1, 1995 the unaudited pro forma net revenues and net income would have been approximately $1 billion and $37.9 million, respectively. In addition, the unaudited pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share would have been $1.37 and $1.35, respectively. The excess of cost over fair value of net tangible assets acquired in the 1995 purchase transactions is amortized using the straight-line method over fifteen years. Operating results from all of the businesses acquired have been included in the financial statements from their respective dates of acquisition. The unaudited pro forma financial information presented above may not be indicative of results that would have been reported if the acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented and may not be indicative of future operating results. 3) LONG-TERM DEBT A summary of long-term debt follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> DECEMBER 31 ------------------------- 1997 1996 ------------ ------------ <S> <C> <C> Long-term debt: Notes payable (including obligations under capitalized leases of $8,020,000 in 1997 and $10,542,000 in 1996) with varying maturities through 2001; weighted average interest at 6.6% in 1997 and 6.8% in 1996 (see Note 6 regarding capitalized leases)............................... $13,574,000 $17,887,000 Mortgages payable, interest at 6.0% to 9.0% with varying maturities through 2000................... 1,190,000 1,618,000 Revolving credit and demand notes.................. 36,000,000 60,750,000 Commercial paper................................... 75,000,000 50,000,000 Revenue bonds: Interest at floating rates ranging from 3.65% to 3.85% at December 31, 1997 with varying maturities through 2015...................................... 18,200,000 18,200,000 8.75% Senior Notes due 2005, net of the unamortized discount of $843,000 in 1997 and $955,000 in 1996.............................................. 134,157,000 134,045,000 ------------ ------------ 278,121,000 282,500,000 Less-Amounts due within one year................... 5,655,000 6,866,000 ------------ ------------ $272,466,000 $275,634,000 ============ ============ </TABLE> The Company has $135 million of Senior Notes (the "Notes") which have an 8.75% coupon rate and which mature on August 15, 2005. The Notes can be redeemed in whole or in part, at any time on or after August 15, 2000, initially at a price of 102%, declining ratably to par on or after August 15, 2002. The interest on the bonds is paid semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year. In anticipation of the Note issuance, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements having a total notional principal amount of $100 million to hedge the interest rate on the Notes. These interest rate swaps were terminated simultaneously with the issuance of the Notes at which time the Company paid a net termination fee of $5.4 million which is being amortized ratably over the ten year term of the Notes. The effective rate on the Notes including the amortization of swap termination fees and bond discount is 9.2%. The Company entered into a new unsecured non-amortizing revolving credit agreement on July 8, 1997. The agreement, which expires on July 8, 2002, provides for $300 million of borrowing capacity including a $50 million sublimit for letters of credit. During the term of this agreement, the Company has the option to request an increase in the borrowing capacity to $400 million. The agreement provides for interest, at the Company's option at the prime rate, certificate of deposit rate plus 3/8% to 5/8%, Euro-dollar plus 1/4% to 1/2% or a money market rate. A facility fee ranging from 1/8% to 3/8% is required on the total commitment. The margins over the certificate of deposit, the Euro-dollar rates and the facility fee are based upon the Company's leverage ratio. At December 31, 1997 the applicable margins over the certificate of deposit and the Euro-dollar rate were .475% 37
and .35%, respectively, and the commitment fee was .15 %. There are no compensating balance requirements. At December 31, 1997, the Company had $224 million of unused borrowing capacity available under the revolving credit agreement. The average amounts outstanding during 1997, 1996 and 1995 under the revolving credit and demand notes and commercial paper program were $100,250,000, $108,125,000 and $46,984,000, respectively, with corresponding effective interest rates of 6.8%, 6.9% and 8.0% including commitment and facility fees. The maximum amounts outstanding at any month-end were, $124,200,000, $220,700,000 and $79,450,000 during 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. A large portion of the Company's accounts receivable are pledged as collateral to secure its $75 million, daily valued commercial paper program. The Company has sufficient patient receivables to support a larger program, and upon the mutual consent of the Company and the participating lending institution, the commitment can be increased to $100 million. A commitment fee of .65% is required on the used portion and .40% on the unused portion of the commitment. This annually renewable program is scheduled to expire on October 30, 1998. Outstanding amounts of commercial paper that can be refinanced through available borrowings under the Company's revolving credit agreement are classified as long-term. During 1997, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements to fix the rate of interest on a notional principal amount of $50 million for a period of three years beginning January 1, 1998. The average fixed rate obtained through these interest rate swaps is 6.125% including the Company's current borrowing spread of .35%. The counterparty of these interest rate swaps has the right to terminate the swaps after the second year. The Company also entered into three forward starting interest rate swaps to hedge a total notional principal amount of $75 million. The starting date on the interest rate swaps is August 2000 and they mature in August 2010. The average fixed rate including the Company's current borrowing spread of .35% is 7.09%. At December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 there were no active interest rate swap agreements. As of December 31, 1995 the Company had one interest rate swap agreement outstanding which fixed interest on $10 million notional principal at 9.02%. The effective interest rate on the Company's revolving credit, demand notes and commercial paper program including the interest rate swap expense incurred on now expired interest rate swaps was 6.8%, 6.9% and 8.4% during 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Additional interest expense recorded as a result of the Company's hedging activity was $0, $47,000 and $209,000 in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparty to the interest rate swap agreements. All of the counterparties are major financial institutions rated AA or better by Moody's Investor Service and the Company does not anticipate non-performance. The cost to terminate the swap obligations at December 31, 1997 was approximately $1.8 million. Covenants relating to long-term debt require maintenance of a minimum net worth, specified debt to total capital and fixed charge coverage ratios. The Company is in compliance with all required covenants as of December 31, 1997. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt at December 31, 1997 and 1996 was approximately $285.9 million and $282.5 million, respectively. Aggregate maturities follow: <TABLE> <CAPTION> --------------- <S> <C> 1998 $ 5,655,000 1999 4,138,000 2000 4,613,000 2001 170,000 2002 111,014,000 Later 152,531,000 --------------- Total $278,121,000 --------------- </TABLE> 38
4) COMMON STOCK In April 1996 the Company declared a two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend which was paid on May 17, 1996 to shareholders of record as of May 6, 1996. All classes of common stock participated on a pro rata basis. All references to share quantities and share prices shown below have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock split. In June 1996, the Company issued four million shares of its Class B Common Stock at a price of $26 per share. The total net proceeds of approximately $99.1 million generated from this offering were used to partially finance the purchase transactions mentioned in Note 2. At December 31, 1997, 5,768,692 shares of Class B Common Stock were reserved for issuance upon conversion of shares of Class A, C and D Common Stock outstanding, for issuance upon exercise of options to purchase Class B Common Stock, and for issuance of stock under other incentive plans. Class A, C and D Common Stock are convertible on a share for share basis into Class B Common Stock. In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (SFAS 123). SFAS 123 encourages a fair value based method of accounting for employee stock options and similar equity instruments, which generally would result in the recording of additional compensation expense in an entity's financial statements. The Statement also allows an entity to continue to account for stock-based employee compensation using the intrinsic value for equity instruments using APB Opinion No. 25. The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS 123. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for the stock option plans. Had compensation expense for the various stock option plans been determined consistent with the provisions of SFAS 123, the Company's net earnings and earnings per share would have been the pro forma amounts indicated below: <TABLE> <CAPTION> YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ----------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ----------- ----------- ----------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Net Income: As Reported............................... $67,276,000 $50,671,000 $35,484,000 Pro Forma................................. $66,672,000 $50,217,000 $35,382,000 Earnings Per Share: As Reported: Basic.................................... $ 2.08 $ 1.69 $ 1.28 Diluted.................................. $ 2.03 $ 1.65 $ 1.26 Pro Forma: Basic.................................... $ 2.06 $ 1.67 $ 1.28 Diluted.................................. $ 2.01 $ 1.63 $ 1.26 </TABLE> The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following range of assumptions used for the twelve option grants that occurred during 1997, 1996 and 1995: <TABLE> <CAPTION> YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ----------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 --------- --------- --------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Volatility........................................ 21% - 23% 26% - 30% 22% - 25% Interest rate..................................... 6% - 7% 6% - 7% 5% - 7% Expected life (years)............................. 4.2 4.1 4.1 Forfeiture rate................................... 2% 3% 3% </TABLE> Stock-based compensation costs on a pro forma basis would have reduced pre- tax income by $978,000 ($604,000 after tax) in 1997, $735,000 ($454,000 after tax) in 1996 and $165,000 ($102,000 after tax) in 1995. Because the SFAS 123 method of accounting has not been applied to options granted prior to January 1, 1995, the resulting pro forma disclosures may not be representative of that to be expected in future years. Stock options to purchase Class B Common Stock have been granted to officers, key employees and directors of the Company under various plans. 39
Information with respect to these options is summarized as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> AVERAGE NUMBER OPTION RANGE OUTSTANDING OPTIONS OF SHARES PRICE (HIGH-LOW) - - - ------------------- --------- ------- -------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Balance, January 1, 1995...................... 1,407,198 $10.06 $12.75--$ 3.63 Granted..................................... 621,000 $16.48 $17.00--$13.06 Exercised................................... (48,926) $ 8.05 $11.13--$ 3.63 Cancelled................................... (9,750) $ 9.24 $11.13--$ 6.94 --------- ------ -------------- Balance, January 1, 1996...................... 1,969,522 $12.14 $17.00--$ 5.56 Granted..................................... 54,100 $24.40 $25.13--$22.94 Exercised................................... (467,974) $ 9.43 $16.56--$ 5.56 Cancelled................................... (21,600) $ 9.76 $11.13--$ 6.94 --------- ------ -------------- Balance, January 1, 1997...................... 1,534,048 $13.43 $25.13--$ 5.69 Granted..................................... 243,250 $41.22 $44.56--$37.88 Exercised................................... (319,225) $11.30 $25.13--$ 5.69 Cancelled................................... (42,500) $12.54 $25.13--$ 9.81 --------- ------ -------------- Balance, December 31, 1997.................... 1,415,573 $18.71 $44.56--$ 7.44 ========= ====== ============== </TABLE> All stock options were granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the date of the grant. Options are exercisable ratably over a four-year period beginning one year after the date of the grant. The options expire five years after the date of the grant. The outstanding stock options at December 31, 1997 have an average remaining contractual life of 2.8 years. At December 31, 1997, options for 761,199 shares were available for grant. At December 31, 1997, options for 575,375 shares of Class B Common Stock with an aggregate purchase price of $7,688,353 (average of $13.36 per share) were exercisable. In connection with the stock option plan, the Company provides the optionee with a loan to cover the tax liability incurred upon exercise of the options. The Company recorded compensation expense of $5.1 million in 1997, $3.9 million in 1996 and $118,000 in 1995 in connection with this loan program. In addition to the stock option plan the Company has the following stock incentive and purchase plans: (i) a Stock Compensation Plan which expires in November, 2004 under which Class B Common Shares may be granted to key employees, consultants and independent contractors (officers and directors are ineligible); (ii) a Stock Bonus Plan pursuant to the terms of which eligible employees may elect to receive all or part of their annual bonus in shares of restricted stock and whereby the Company will provide a 20% match on the portion of the bonus received in shares of restricted stock; (iii) a Stock Ownership Plan whereby eligible employees may purchase shares of Class B Common Stock directly from the Company at current market value and the Company provides a loan to each eligible employee for 90% of the purchase price for the shares, subject to certain limitations, (loans are partially recourse to the employees); (iv) a Restricted Stock Purchase Plan which allows eligible participants to purchase shares of Class B Common Stock at par value, subject to certain restrictions, and; (v) a Stock Purchase Plan which allows eligible employees to purchase shares of Class B Common Stock at a ten percent discount. The Company has reserved 2 million shares of Class B Common Stock for issuance under these various plans and has issued 735,755 shares pursuant to the terms of these plans as of December 31, 1997, of which 41,196, 74,871 and 93,348 became fully vested during 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Compensation expense of $5.2 million in 1997, $2.8 million in 1996 and $415,000 in 1995 was recognized in connection with these plans. 40
5) INCOME TAXES Components of income tax expense are as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ----------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ----------- ----------- ----------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Currently payable Federal.................................. $23,923,000 $13,888,000 $33,659,000 State.................................... 2,989,000 1,479,000 4,434,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- 26,912,000 15,367,000 38,093,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Deferred Federal.................................. 10,201,000 12,140,000 (17,912,000) State.................................... 1,534,000 1,826,000 (2,676,000) ----------- ----------- ----------- 11,735,000 13,966,000 (20,588,000) ----------- ----------- ----------- Total...................................... $38,647,000 $29,333,000 $17,505,000 =========== =========== =========== </TABLE> The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," (SFAS 109). Under SFAS 109, deferred taxes are required to be classified based on the financial statement classification of the related assets and liabilities which give rise to temporary differences. Deferred taxes result from temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. The components of deferred taxes are as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 -------------------------- 1997 1996 ------------ ------------ <S> <C> <C> Self-insurance reserves............................. $ 36,079,000 $ 34,479,000 Doubtful accounts and other reserves................ (694,000) 2,611,000 State income taxes.................................. (800,000) (733,000) Other deferred tax assets........................... 4,654,000 2,681,000 Depreciable and amortizable assets.................. (28,668,000) (16,732,000) ------------ ------------ Total deferred taxes.............................. $ 10,571,000 $ 22,306,000 ============ ============ </TABLE> A reconciliation between the federal statutory rate and the effective tax rate is as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 ------- ------- ------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Federal statutory rate.............................. 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% Deductible depreciation, amortization and other..... (1.3) (1.0) (4.1) State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit...... 2.8 2.7 2.1 ------- ------- ------- Effective tax rate................................ 36.5% 36.7% 33.0% ======= ======= ======= </TABLE> 41
In 1997 and 1996, the Company reviewed its deferred state tax balances and as a result reduced its tax provision by $390,000 in each year. The net deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 1996 - - - ---------------------- ------------ ------------ <S> <C> <C> Current deferred taxes Assets............................................ $ 11,799,000 $ 12,474,000 Liabilities....................................... (694,000) (161,000) ------------ ------------ Total deferred taxes-current.................... 11,105,000 12,313,000 ------------ ------------ Noncurrent deferred taxes Assets............................................ 28,934,000 27,297,000 Liabilities....................................... (29,468,000) (17,304,000) ------------ ------------ Total deferred taxes-noncurrent................. (534,000) 9,993,000 ------------ ------------ Total deferred taxes $ 10,571,000 $ 22,306,000 ============ ============ </TABLE> The assets and liabilities classified as current relate primarily to the allowance for uncollectible patient accounts and the current portion of the temporary differences related to self-insurance reserves. Under SFAS 109, a valuation allowance is required when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Realization is dependent on generating sufficient future taxable income. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that all the deferred tax assets will be realized. Accordingly, the Company has not provided a valuation allowance. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced. 6) LEASE COMMITMENTS Certain of the Company's hospital and medical office facilities and equipment are held under operating or capital leases which expire through 2017 (See Note 8). Certain of these leases also contain provisions allowing the Company to purchase the leased assets during the term or at the expiration of the lease at fair market value. A summary of property under capital lease follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> DECEMBER 31 1997 1996 - - - ----------- ----------- ----------- <S> <C> <C> Land, buildings and equipment........................... $27,712,000 $27,243,000 Less: accumulated amortization.......................... 20,592,000 17,371,000 ----------- ----------- $7,120,000 $9,872,000 =========== =========== </TABLE> Future minimum rental payments under lease commitments with a term of more than one year as of December 31, 1997, are as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> CAPITAL OPERATING YEAR LEASES LEASES - - - ---- ---------- ----------- <S> <C> <C> 1998.................................................... $4,399,000 $21,458,000 1999.................................................... 2,807,000 20,090,000 2000.................................................... 1,309,000 16,512,000 2001.................................................... 133,000 14,754,000 2002.................................................... -- 4,674,000 Later Years............................................. -- 18,781,000 ---------- ----------- Total minimum rental.................................. $8,648,000 $96,269,000 =========== Less: Amount representing interest...................... 628,000 ---------- Present value of minimum rental commitments............. 8,020,000 Less: Current portion of capital lease obligations...... 3,998,000 ---------- Long-term portion of capital lease obligations.......... $4,022,000 ========== </TABLE> 42
Capital lease obligations of $3,059,000, $1,902,000 and $4,961,000 in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively, were incurred when the Company entered into capital leases for new equipment. 7) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Effective January 1, 1998, the Company is covered under commercial insurance policies which provide for a self-insured retention limit for professional and general liability claims for most of its subsidiaries up to $1 million per occurrence, with an average annual aggregate for covered subsidiaries of $4 million through 2001. These subsidiaries maintain excess coverage up to $100 million with major insurance carriers. The Company's remaining facilities are fully insured under commercial policies with excess coverage up to $100 million maintained with major insurance carriers. During 1996 and 1997, most of the Company's subsidiaries were self-insured for professional and general liability claims up to $5 million per occurrence, with excess coverage maintained up to $100 million with major insurance carriers. From 1986 to 1995, these subsidiaries were self-insured for professional and general liability claims up to $25 million and $5 million per occurrence, respectively. Since 1993, certain of the Company's subsidiaries, including one of its larger acute care facilities, have purchased general and professional liability occurrence policies with commercial insurers. These policies include coverage up to $25 million per occurrence for general and professional liability risks. As of December 1997 and 1996 the reserve for professional and general liability claims was $74.2 million and $72.6 million, respectively, of which $12.0 million and $13.0 million in 1997 and 1996, respectively, is included in current liabilities. Self-insurance reserves are based upon actuarially determined estimates. These estimates are based on historical information along with certain assumptions about future events. Changes in assumptions for such things as medical costs as well as changes in actual experience could cause these estimates to change in the near term. The Company has outstanding letters of credit totaling $53.1 million consisting of: (i) a $40.0 million letter of credit related to the Company's 1997 acquisition of an 80% interest in The George Washington University Hospital (see note 2); (ii) $6.6 million related to the Company's self insurance programs; (iii) $5.8 million as support for a loan guarantee for an unaffiliated party, and; (iv) $700,000 as support for various debt instruments. The Company has entered into a long-term contract with a third party to provide certain data processing services for its acute care and behavioral health facilities. This contract expires in 2002. Various suits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business are pending against the Company. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such claims and litigation will not materially affect the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. 8) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS At December 31, 1997, the Company held approximately 8% of the outstanding shares of Universal Health Realty Income Trust (the "Trust"). Certain officers and directors of the Company are also officers and/or Directors of the Trust. The Company accounts for its investment in the Trust using the equity method of accounting. The Company's pre-tax share of income from the Trust was $1,090,000, $1,107,000 and $1,052,000 in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively, and is included in net revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The carrying value of this investment at December 31, 1997 and 1996 was $8,290,000 and $8,391,000, respectively, and is included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The market value of this investment at December 31, 1997 and 1996 was $15,284,000 and $14,323,000, respectively. As of December 31, 1997, the Company leased seven hospital facilities from the Trust with initial terms expiring in 1999 through 2003. These leases contain up to six 5-year renewal options. Future minimum lease payments to the Trust are included in Note 6. Total rent expense under these operating leases was $16.3 million in 1997, $16.2 million in 1996 and $16.0 million in 1995. The terms of the lease provide that in the event the Company discontinues operations at the leased facility for more than one year, the Company is obligated to offer a substitute property. If the Trust does not accept the substitute property offered, the Company is obligated to purchase the leased facility back from the Trust at a price equal to the greater of its then fair market value or the 43
original purchase price paid by the Trust. During 1995, in exchange for the real estate assets of a 126-bed acute care hospital divested by the Company during the year, the Company exchanged with the Trust substitute properties consisting of additional real estate assets owned by the Company but related to three acute care facilities owned by the Trust and operated by the Company (See Note 2). The Company received an advisory fee of $1,100,000 in 1997, $1,044,000 in 1996 and $953,000 in 1995, from the Trust for investment and administrative services provided under a contractual agreement which is included in net revenues in the accompanying consolidated statement of income. A member of the Company's Board of Directors is a partner in the law firm used by the Company as its principal outside counsel. Another member of the Company's Board of Directors is a managing director of one of the underwriters who performed investment banking services related to the Common Stock and Senior Notes issued during 1996 and 1995, respectively. 9) OTHER NONRECURRING CHARGES During the fourth quarter of 1996, as a result of divestiture negotiations with a third party regarding one of the Company's ambulatory treatment centers, the Company recorded a $2.9 million charge to write-down the carrying value of the center to its net realizable value. This divestiture, which had no material effect on the 1997 financial statements, was completed during 1997. Also during the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company recorded a $1.2 million charge to fully reserve the carrying value of a behavioral health center property which is leased to an unaffiliated third party. The lessee is currently in default under the terms of the lease agreement. The Company has concluded that there has been a permanent impairment in the carrying value of this facility based on estimated future cash flows. During 1995, the Company recorded $11.6 million of nonrecurring charges which consisted of: (i) a $14.2 million pre-tax charge due to impairment of long-lived assets; (ii) a $2.7 million loss on disposal of two acute care facilities which were exchanged along with $44 million of cash for a 225-bed acute care hospital, and; (iii) a $5.3 million pre-tax gain realized on the sale of a 202-bed acute care hospital which was divested during the fourth quarter of 1995 for cash proceeds of $19.5 million. During 1995, the Company reviewed the impact that changes in third party payment methods, advances in medical technologies, legislative and regulatory initiatives at the federal and state levels along with increased competition from other providers have had on operating margins at the Company's facilities in recent years. These industry conditions have adversely impacted certain of the Company's specialized facilities and certain of the Company's smaller facilities in more competitive markets. The increased penetration of managed care into the chemical dependency segment of the behavioral health services market, increased competition from acute care providers seeking to expand their service lines and the continuing shift to partial hospitalization and outpatient treatment programs have resulted in significant reduction in admissions and patient days at the Company's two chemical dependency facilities. Changes in CHAMPUS regulations and the increasing influence of managed care have led to shorter lengths of stay for patients at the Company's two residential treatment centers. These factors have led management to conclude that there has been a permanent impairment in the carrying value of these four facilities in the behavioral health services division. Increased competition and penetration of managed care in the geographic market where the Company ambulatory treatment centers are located have led the management to conclude that there has been a permanent impairment in the carrying value of these facilities. In conjunction with the development of the Company's operating plan and 1996 budget, management assessed the current competitive position of these facilities and estimated future cash flows expected from these facilities. As a result, the Company recorded a $14.2 million pre-tax nonrecurring charge in the 1995 consolidated statement of income related primarily to the write-down of the carrying value of certain intangible and tangible assets at these facilities. In measuring the impairment loss, the Company estimated fair value by discounting expected future cash flows from each facility using the Company's internal hurdle rate. 44
10) PENSION PLAN The Company maintains a contributory and non-contributory retirement plan for eligible employees. The Company's contributions to the contributory plan amounted to $3.6 million, $2.0 million, and $1.7 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The non-contributory plan is a defined benefit pension plan which covers employees of one of the Company's subsidiaries. The benefits are based on years of service and the employee's highest compensation for any five years of employment. The Company's funding policy is to contribute annually at least the minimum amount that should be funded in accordance with the provisions of ERISA. The plan's funded status and amounts recognized in the Company's balance sheet as of December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 are as follows: Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1997 1996 1995 ------------- ------------- ------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Accumulated benefit obligation, including vested benefits of $37,364,000, $32,264,000 and $29,890,000 in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively............... $ 40,031,000 $ 34,811,000 $ 32,197,000 ============= ============= ============= Projected benefit obligation for service rendered to date......... $(43,573,000) $(37,709,000) $(37,211,000) Plan assets at fair value, primarily listed stock and U.S. obligations...................... 33,974,000 26,220,000 20,008,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets............ (9,599,000) (11,489,000) (17,203,000) Unrecognized net (gain) loss from past experience different from that assumed and effects of changes in assumptions........... (2,157,000) (1,473,000) 2,480,000 ------------- ------------- ------------- Accrued pension cost.............. $ (11,756,000) $ (12,962,000) $ (14,723,000) ============= ============= ============= </TABLE> Significant actuarial assumptions used in measuring benefit obligations and the expected return on plan assets at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 are as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Weighted-average discount rate............................. 7.00% 7.50% 7.00% Weighted-average rate of compensation increase............. 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% Expected rate of return on assets.......................... 9.00% 9.00% 9.00% </TABLE> Pension expense related to this plan of $1,191,000, and $1,766,000 was recorded in 1997 and 1996, respectively. 11) QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED) The following tables summarize the Company's quarterly financial data for the two years ended December 31, 1997. <TABLE> <CAPTION> FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH 1997 QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER - - - ---- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Net revenues.............. $340,170,000 $343,826,000 $362,377,000 $396,304,000 Income before income taxes.................... $ 33,981,000 $ 26,467,000 $ 21,879,000 $ 23,596,000 Net income................ $ 21,530,000 $ 16,907,000 $ 13,819,000 $ 15,020,000 Earnings per share-- basic.................... $ 0.67 $ 0.52 $ 0.43 $ 0.46 Earnings per share-- diluted.................. $ 0.65 $ 0.51 $ 0.42 $ 0.45 </TABLE> Net revenues in 1997 include $33.4 million of additional revenues received from special Medicaid reimbursement programs. Of this amount, $8.2 million was recorded in the first quarter, $8.3 million in each of 45
the second and third quarters and $8.6 million in the fourth quarter. These programs are scheduled to terminate in 1998 and the Company can not predict whether these programs will continue beyond their scheduled termination date. These amounts were recorded in the periods that the Company met all of the requirements to be entitled to these reimbursements. <TABLE> <CAPTION> FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH 1996 QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER - - - ---- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Net revenues.............. $266,523,000 $282,072,000 $299,994,000 $325,569,000 Income before income taxes.................... $ 24,178,000 $ 19,151,000 $ 17,499,000 $ 19,176,000 Net income................ $ 15,501,000 $ 12,216,000 $ 11,285,000 $ 11,669,000 Earnings per share-- basic.................... $ 0.56 $ 0.43 $ 0.35 $ 0.36 Earnings per share-- diluted.................. $ 0.54 $ 0.42 $ 0.34 $ 0.36 </TABLE> Net revenues in 1996 include $17.8 million of additional revenues received from special Medicaid reimbursement programs. Of this amount, $1.8 million was recorded in the first quarter, $3.6 million in the second quarter, $4.7 million in the third quarter and $7.7 million in the fourth quarter. These amounts were recorded in the periods that the Company met all of the requirements to be entitled to these reimbursements. The fourth quarter results include a $1.2 million write-down recorded against the book value of the real property of a behavioral health facility owned by the Company and leased to an unaffiliated third party, which is currently in default under the terms of the lease and a $2.9 million charge related to an ambulatory treatment center which was divested in the second quarter of 1997. 46
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE II -- VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS <TABLE> <CAPTION> ADDITIONS -------------------------- BALANCE AT CHARGED TO WRITE-OFF OF BALANCE BEGINNING COSTS AND ACQUISITIONS UNCOLLECTIBLE AT END DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD EXPENSES OF BUSINESSES ACCOUNTS OF PERIOD ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------- ----------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Year ended December 31, 1997............. $30,398,000 $108,790,000 $ 7,200,000 $ (99,773,000) $46,615,000 =========== ============ =========== ============= =========== Year ended December 31, 1996............. $49,016,000 $ 96,872,000 $10,324,000 $(125,814,000) $30,398,000 =========== ============ =========== ============= =========== Year ended December 31, 1995............. $34,957,000 $ 76,905,000 $ 4,797,000 $ (67,643,000) $49,016,000 =========== ============ =========== ============= =========== </TABLE> 47
INDEX TO EXHIBITS ----------------- 10.4 Agreement, effective January 1, 1998, to renew Advisory Agreement, dated as of December 24, 1986, between Universal Health Realty Income Trust and UHS of Delaware, Inc. 10.29 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of December 15, 1997, by and among the Stockholders of Hospital San Pablo, Inc. and Universal Health Services, Inc., and UHS of Puerto Rico, Inc. 10.30 Valley/Desert Contribution Agreement dated January 30, 1998, by and among Valley Hospital Medical Center, Inc. and NC-DSH, Inc. 10.31 Summerlin Contribution Agreement dated January 30, 1998, by and among Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, L.P. and NC-DSH, Inc. 10.32 1992 Stock Option Plan, As Amended. 22. Subsidiaries of Registrant. 24. Consent of Independent Public Accountants. 27. Financial Data Schedule.