DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$SNDA–Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) (NYSE: SNDA) announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Third Quarter Highlights
Weighted average occupancy for the Company’s owned portfolio increased 230 basis points year-over-year vs. Q3 2021, and 60 basis points sequentially vs. Q2 2022.
Resident revenue increased 7.2% year-over-year.
Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $14.9 million, with a net loss margin of (24.5)% as compared to 63.0% last year. Excluding $54.1 gain on debt extinguishment, net loss margin was (30.3)% last year, representing 580 basis points margin improvement year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 million, an increase of 41.0% year-over-year and 5.0% in sequential quarters, driven primarily by continued improvement in operations.
Results for the Company’s same-store, owned portfolio (“same-store”) of 60 communities:
Q3 2022 vs. Q3 2021:
Revenue Per Available Unit (“RevPAR”) increased 6.3%.
Revenue Per Occupied Unit (“RevPOR”) increased 2.9% to $3,682.
Community Net Operating Income, a non-GAAP measure, was down $0.1 million, but increased $0.1 million when excluding $0.2 million of state grant revenue received in Q3 2021.
Community Net Operating Income Margin, a non-GAAP measure, was 140 basis points lower due to the impact of the labor environment caused by the COVID pandemic, and 90 points lower when excluding state grant revenue received.
Q3 2022 vs. Q2 2022:
RevPAR increased 80 basis points, including a 50 basis point increase in weighted average occupancy.
RevPOR increased 30 basis points to $3,682.
Community Net Operating Income Margin, a non-GAAP measure, was 100 basis points lower to 19.6%, and flat when excluding state grant revenue of $0.5 million received in Q2 2022.
“We are encouraged with our top-line improvement reflected in six quarters of sequential occupancy and revenue growth driven by the emphasis on local team expertise, the value we bring to our residents and our focus on operational excellence,” said Brandon M. Ribar, President and CEO. “In addition, we are enthusiastic about our accelerated rate growth approach in communities with a solid occupancy foundation, particularly those where we’ve invested in our physical plant and enhanced resident-centric programming.”
SONIDA SENIOR LIVING, INC.
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
THIRD QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(in thousands)
Quarters Ended September 30,
Quarter ended
June 30,
2022
2021
2022
Consolidated results
Resident revenue
$
52,485
$
48,968
$
51,996
Management fees
608
1,029
600
Operating expenses
43,123
40,668
41,510
General and administrative expenses
5,851
7,473
9,439
Gain on extinguishment of debt
—
54,080
—
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
(13,739
)
36,717
(7,410
)
Net income (loss)
(13,739
)
36,510
(7,410
)
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
4,446
3,153
4,236
Same-Store Results
Resident revenue (2)
51,925
48,968
51,489
Community net operating income (NOI) (1)
10,157
10,287
10,595
Community net operating income margin (1)
19.6
%
21.0
%
20.6
%
Weighted average occupancy (3)
83.7
%
81.0
%
83.2
%
(1) Adjusted EBITDA, Net Operating Income and Net Operating Income Margin are financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). See “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for the Company’s definition of such measures, reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, and other information regarding the use of the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures.
(2) Same-store resident revenue excludes $0.6 million and $0.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively, related to the revenues earned in the operations of the two Indiana senior living communities acquired by the Company in February 2022.
(3) Weighted average occupancy for all periods presented excludes the operations of the two Indiana senior living communities acquired by the Company in February 2022.
Results of Operations
Three months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to three months ended September 30, 2021
Revenues
Resident revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $52.5 million as compared to $49.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, an increase of $3.5 million, or 7.2%. The increase in revenue was primarily due to increased occupancy, increased average rent rates, and the acquisition of two new communities in Q1 2022.
Management fee revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2022, decreased by $0.4 million as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021, primarily as a result of managing fewer communities in 2022.
Community reimbursement revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $7.7 million as compared to $7.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, representing a decrease of $0.2 million. The decrease was primarily a result of transitioning five Fannie Mae communities to other operators in the third quarter of 2021.
Expenses
Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were $43.1 million as compared to $40.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, an increase of $2.4 million. The increase is primarily due to a $2.6 million increase in labor and employee-related expenses, a $0.4 million increase in utility costs, and a $0.3 million increase in food expenses, partially offset by the $1.0 million energy provider settlement from winter storm Uri expensed in Q3 2021.
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were $5.9 million as compared to $7.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, representing a decrease of $1.6 million. This decrease is primarily due to a $1.2 million decrease in stock-based compensation expense from prior year due to forfeiture credits in connection with executive personnel changes in Q3 2022, and a $0.4 million net decrease in recurring corporate expenses.
Managed community reimbursement expense for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $7.7 million as compared to $7.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, representing a decrease of $0.2 million. The decrease was primarily a result of transitioning of five Fannie Mae communities to other operators in Q3 2021.
Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $8.2 million as compared to $9.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, representing a decrease of $1.5 million due to lower overall borrowings in 2022, partially offset by increased interest rates associated with the Company’s variable rate mortgages.
Gain on extinguishment of debt was $54.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The 2021 gain related to the derecognition of notes payable and liabilities as a result of the transition of legal ownership of five communities to Fannie Mae, the holder of the related non-recourse debt.
The Company reported a net loss of $13.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to net income of $36.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Major factors impacting the comparison of net income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021 include gain on extinguishment of debt of $54.1 million in Q3 2021 referenced above.
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $4.4 million compared to $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Adjusted EBITDA excluding COVID-19 expenses was $4.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
Three months ended September 30, 2022 as compared to three months ended June 30, 2022
Revenues
Resident revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $52.5 million as compared to $52.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $0.5 million, or 1.0%. Excluding $0.5 million in state grant revenue received in Q2 2022, resident revenue increased $1.0 million, or 2.0%. The increase in revenue was primarily due to increased occupancy and increased average rent rates.
Management fee revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and June 30, 2022 were $0.6 million.
Managed community reimbursement revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and June 30, 2022 were $7.7 million and $7.0 million, respectively. The increase is primarily a result of the corresponding increase in reimbursements of operating expenses, as described below.
Expenses
Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were $43.1 million as compared to $41.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $1.6 million. The increase is primarily due to a $0.9 million increase in labor costs and a $0.3 million increase in utility costs due to seasonality and continued rate pressure.
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were $5.9 million as compared to $9.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $3.5 million. This decrease is primarily due to a $2.8 million decrease in stock-based compensation expense due to forfeiture credits in connection with executive personnel changes in Q3 2022.
Managed community reimbursement expense for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and June 30, 2022 were $7.7 million and $7.0 million, respectively, primarily as a result of increased labor and utilities.
Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $8.2 million as compared to $7.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of $0.3 million. The increase was primarily due to the recent rise in interest rates associated with the Company’s variable rate mortgages.
The Company reported a net loss of $13.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to a net loss of $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. A major factor impacting the comparison of net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and June 30, 2022 is the $9.1 million of CARES Act income recognized during Q2 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $4.4 million compared to $4.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Adjusted EBITDA excluding COVID-19 expenses was $4.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
Significant Transactions for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
As previously announced in the Form 8-K filed by the Company on August 5, 2022, Kimberly S. Lody notified the Company on August 2, 2022 that she was resigning as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective September 2, 2022. In accordance with the Company’s succession plan, on August 2, 2022, the Board appointed Brandon M. Ribar, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Board, effective September 2, 2022.
Subsequent Events:
On August 9, 2022, the Company received a notice of intent from Welltower Victory II TRS LLC (“Welltower”) to transition management of its four properties that were under an interim management agreement. The transition was completed on October 20, 2022.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash flows
The table below presents a summary of the Company’s net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing, and financing activities (in thousands):
Nine months ended September 30
2022
2021
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$
2,903
$
(7,162
)
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(30,659
)
$
(7,096
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
$
(24,304
)
$
6,581
Short-term liquidity
Our primary source of short-term liquidity is our cash and cash equivalents and results from operations. As of September 30, 2022, we had $27.0 million of cash and cash equivalents. Due to the continued effects the COVID-19 pandemic, our operations have not yet returned to 2019, pre-pandemic levels. We currently anticipate that cash flow from operations will continue to be impacted for at least the near-term. Our known liquidity requirements primarily consist of funds necessary to pay for operating expenses related to our communities and other expenditures, including general and administrative expenses, interest and scheduled principal payments on our debt and dividends on our redeemable preferred stock.
The “Refinancing Facility” we entered into in March 2022 contains financial covenants that became effective June 30, 2022 and quarterly thereafter. The Company is in compliance with the covenants as of September 30, 2022. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to meet financial covenant requirements in the future. One of these financial covenants is that we are required to maintain cash and cash equivalents of no less than $13 million, inclusive of a $1.5 million lender service reserve, which is included in “restricted cash.” In connection with the Refinancing Facility, the Company is in the process of obtaining an interest rate cap to hedge against further exposure in a rising interest rate environment.
Additional short-term sources of liquidity include grants under the CARES Act. As described above, these grants are available to reimburse the Company for COVID-19 related expenses. In April 2022, we received a grant of $9.1 million, and were able to meet the CARES Act requirements which allowed the Company to retain the funds and to not repay the grant. We do not consider this to be a significant source of liquidity in the future. There is no assurance that we will meet such requirements or qualify for, or receive, any additional CARES Act funds in the future. In addition, the Company has historically received, and is eligible for, funding in connection with various state programs.
Long-term liquidity
The Company, from time to time, considers and evaluates financial and capital raising transactions related to its portfolio, including debt financings or refinancings, purchases and sales of assets, and other transactions. If capital were obtained through the issuance of Company equity, the issuance of Company securities would dilute the ownership of our existing stockholders and any newly-issued securities may have rights, preferences, and/or privileges senior to those of our common stock. There can be no assurance that the Company will continue to generate cash flows at or above current levels, or that the Company will be able to obtain the capital necessary to meet the Company’s short and long-term capital requirements.
In connection with the Refinancing Facility completed in March 2022, the Company was able to refinance certain debt due during 2022, 2023 and early 2024 with longer-term financing that matures in 2026. In addition, $10.0 million is available as delayed loans that can be borrowed upon achieving and maintaining certain financial covenant requirements and up to an additional uncommitted $40.0 million may be available to fund future growth initiatives. There is no assurance that we will be able to meet future financial covenant requirements.
As discussed in “Note 5. Notes Payable” of the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has scheduled maturities of debt coming due in the next five years and thereafter. The Company currently expects to be able to meet those maturities from cash on hand, future operations and future refinancings. The Refinance Facility matures in four years with an optional one-year extension if certain financial performance metrics and other customary conditions are maintained. There is no assurance that we will be able to meet such conditions or source refinancings at the time any of our debt matures or whether the terms of such refinancings will be comparable or satisfactory compared to our current loans.
The Company has unencumbered properties with a net book value of $23.6 million as of September 30, 2022, which could provide a source of liquidity from new debt. As part of its additional uncommitted capacity, the Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent to finance the two Indiana communities purchased in Q1 2022.
Conference Call Information
The Company will host a conference call with senior management to discuss the Company’s financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2022, on Monday November 14, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial 877-407-0989 (no passcode required). A link to the simultaneous webcast of the teleconference will be available at: https://www.webcast-eqs.com/register/sonidaseniorliving_q32022_en/en.
For the convenience of the Company’s shareholders and the public, the conference call will be recorded and available for replay starting November 15, 2022 through November 29, 2022. To access the conference call replay, call 877-660-6853, passcode 13734115. A transcript of the call will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website.
About the Company
Dallas-based Sonida Senior Living, Inc. is a leading owner-operator of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities and services for senior adults. As of September 30, 2022, the Company operated 76 communities, with capacity for approximately 8,000 residents across 18 states, which provide comfortable, safe, affordable environment where residents can form friendships, enjoy new experiences and receive personalized care from dedicated team members who treat them like family. For more information, visit www.sonidaseniorliving.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.
Definitions of RevPAR and RevPOR
RevPAR, or average monthly revenue per available unit, is defined by the Company as resident revenue for the period, divided by the weighted average number of available units in the corresponding portfolio for the period, divided by the number of months in the period.
RevPOR, or average monthly revenue per occupied unit, is defined by the Company as resident revenue for the period, divided by the weighted average number of occupied units in the corresponding portfolio for the period, divided by the number of months in the period.
Safe Harbor
This release contains forward-looking statements which are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results and financial condition of Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including, among others, the risks, uncertainties and factors set forth under “Item. 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 15, 2022, and also include the following: the impact of COVID-19, including the actions taken to prevent or contain the spread of COVID-19, the transmission of its highly contagious variants and sub-lineages and the development and availability of vaccinations and other related treatments, or another epidemic, pandemic or other health crisis; the Company’s ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations, additional proceeds from debt financings or refinancings, and proceeds from the sale of assets to satisfy its short- and long-term debt obligations and to make capital improvements to the Company’s communities; increases in market interest rates that increase the cost of certain of our debt obligations; increased competition for, or a shortage of, skilled workers, including due to the COVID-19 pandemic or general labor market conditions, along with wage pressures resulting from such increased competition, low unemployment levels, use of contract labor, minimum wage increases and/or changes in overtime laws; the Company’s ability to obtain additional capital on terms acceptable to it; the Company’s ability to extend or refinance its existing debt as such debt matures; the Company’s compliance with its debt agreements, including certain financial covenants and the risk of cross-default in the event such non-compliance occurs; the Company’s ability to complete acquisitions and dispositions upon favorable terms or at all; the risk of oversupply and increased competition in the markets which the Company operates; the Company’s ability to improve and maintain controls over financial reporting and remediate the identified material weakness discussed in its recent Quarterly and Annual Reports filed with the SEC; the departure of the Company’s key officers and personnel; the cost and difficulty of complying with applicable licensure, legislative oversight, or regulatory changes; risks associated with current global economic conditions and general economic factors such as inflation, the consumer price index, commodity costs, fuel and other energy costs, competition in the labor market, costs of salaries, wages, benefits, and insurance, interest rates, and tax rates; and changes in accounting principles and interpretations.
For information about Sonida Senior Living, visit www.sonidaseniorliving.com
Sonida Senior Living, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Revenues:
Resident revenue
$
52,485
$
48,968
$
155,315
$
140,819
Management fees
608
1,029
1,836
2,978
Managed community reimbursement revenue
7,694
7,927
21,757
33,317
Total revenues
60,787
57,924
178,908
177,114
Expenses:
Operating expense
43,123
40,668
126,562
114,994
General and administrative expense
5,851
7,473
23,563
24,182
Depreciation and amortization expense
9,691
9,503
28,940
27,811
Managed community reimbursement expense
7,694
7,927
21,757
33,317
Total expenses
66,359
65,571
200,822
200,304
Other income (expense):
Interest income
44
—
47
5
Interest expense
(8,205
)
(9,701
)
(23,728
)
(28,574
)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt
—
54,080
(641
)
168,292
Loss on disposition of assets, net
—
(15
)
—
(436
)
Other income (expense), net
(6
)
—
8,663
8,703
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes
(13,739
)
36,717
(37,573
)
124,800
Provision for income taxes
—
(207
)
(254
)
(368
)
Net (loss) income
(13,739
)
36,510
(37,827
)
124,432
Dividends on Series A convertible preferred stock
(1,134
)
—
(3,401
)
—
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders
$
(14,873
)
$
36,510
$
(41,228
)
$
124,432
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic
6,364
2,062
6,357
2,061
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted
6,364
2,089
6,357
2,088
Basic net (loss) income per common share
$
(2.34
)
$
17.71
$
(6.49
)
$
60.37
Diluted net (loss) income per common share
$
(2.34
)
$
17.48
$
(6.49
)
$
59.59
Sonida Senior Living, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
27,046
$
78,691
Restricted cash
13,770
14,185
Accounts receivable, net
4,759
3,983
Prepaid expenses and other
4,526
9,328
Total current assets
50,101
106,187
Property and equipment, net
622,753
621,199
Other assets, net
2,460
1,166
Total assets
$
675,314
$
728,552
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
10,571
$
9,168
Accrued expenses
36,619
37,026
Current portion of notes payable, net of deferred financing costs
46,137
69,769
Deferred income
3,576
3,162
Federal and state income taxes payable
176
599
Other current liabilities
732
758
Total current liabilities
97,811
120,482
Notes payable, net of deferred financing costs and current portion
619,798
613,342
Other liabilities
143
288
Total liabilities
717,752
734,112
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable preferred stock:
Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 41 shares authorized, 41 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
42,384
41,250
Shareholders’ equity (deficit):
Preferred stock $0.01 par value per share; 15,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding, except Series A convertible preferred stock as noted above
—
—
Common stock $0.01 par value per share; 15,000 shares authorized; 6,670 and 6,634 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
67
66
Additional paid-in capital
295,595
295,781
Retained deficit
(380,484
)
(342,657
)
Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)
(84,822
)
(46,810
)
Total liabilities, redeemable preferred stock and shareholders’ equity (deficit)
$
675,314
$
728,552
Contacts
Investor Contact: Kevin J. Detz, Chief Financial Officer, at 972-308-8343
Press Contact: media@sonidaliving.com.