Conference Call Scheduled for Friday, February 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm ET
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE:CTRE) today reported operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022, as well as other recent events.
For the quarter, CareTrust REIT reported:
95.5% of contractual rents collected;
Net income of $14.4 million and net income per share of $0.15;
Normalized FFO of $37.0 million and normalized FFO per share of $0.38;
Normalized FAD of $39.0 million and normalized FAD per share of $0.40; and
A quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share, representing a payout ratio of approximately 69% on normalized FAD.
Operating Environment
CareTrust’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dave Sedgwick, discussed the business environment and the Company’s Q4 results. “Given last year’s Federal Reserve rate increases, the persistently tight labor market, and our portfolio repositioning work, we are pleased to report Normalized FFO per share for the quarter and the year of $0.38 and $1.49, respectively, and contractual rent collections for the year of 95.2% inclusive of security deposits.”
Q4 occupancy for both skilled nursing and seniors housing increased by approximately 70 basis points over Q3, with several facilities and operators successfully returning to pre-pandemic occupancy levels. December skilled nursing and seniors housing occupancy were approximately 74% and 77% compared to their pre-pandemic marks of 78% and 81%, respectively.
The Biden administration announced it will end the Public Health Emergency (PHE) related to the Covid-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023. Mr. Sedgwick said, “The PHE has provided much needed support to skilled nursing and other healthcare providers to manage through the many pandemic headwinds. Many states have implemented policies to support their healthcare providers in anticipation of the termination of the PHE this year. Nevertheless, the end of the PHE will not help the industry recover and may result in an increase of acquisition opportunities as some providers need to sell. Our balance sheet has been built for times like this.”
Portfolio
The Company reported facility EBITDAR and EBITDARM lease coverage for the twelve months ended September 30, 2022 of 2.01x and 2.57x, respectively, excluding application of HHS Provider Relief Funds. The operators in the Company’s “Top 10 Tenants” lease coverage account for 89% of contractual rent and collectively have an EBITDAR and EBITDARM lease coverage of 2.13x and 2.70x, respectively. Among the tenants outside the Company’s Top 10 is one operator, representing 2.8% of contractual revenue, that has not paid rent since November 2022. Deposits for this operator were applied and exhausted in Q4. Removing this operator’s negative lease coverage would increase the “All Other Tenant” EBITDAR coverage from 1.08x to 1.84x and would increase the overall portfolio coverage from 2.01x to 2.10x.
The Company gave an update on its 2022 disposition plan. Mr. Sedgwick said, “After an exhaustive process during a volatile year, we have sold 13 properties and decided to retain 14. That now leaves only 5 facilities that are still on the market. Two of those are under contract to sell.” An update to key transactional details for the original 32 assets selected for sale or restructure are provided in the Fourth Quarter Financial Supplement.
Pipeline
The Company’s Chief Investment Officer, James Callister, commented on the current market for acquisitions and the Company’s pipeline. He said, “The rising cost of debt is impacting many potential buyers and we’re seeing sellers and brokers prioritize certainty more than ever before. We believe this to be a primary driver for the increase in deals crossing our desk.” Mr. Callister continued, “We are encouraged by the increased deal flow and we are beginning to see signs of sellers’ pricing expectations adjusting to the world we live in today. We are actively pursuing opportunities for external growth both with current and future operating partners.”
Financial Results for Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2022
Chief Financial Officer, Bill Wagner, reported that, for the fourth quarter, CareTrust reported net income of $14.4 million, or $0.15 per diluted weighted-average common share, normalized FFO of $37.0 million, or $0.38 per diluted weighted-average common share, and normalized FAD of $39.0 million, or $0.40 per diluted weighted-average common share. For the year ended December 31, 2022, CareTrust reported net loss of $7.5 million, or $0.08 loss per diluted weighted-average common share, normalized FFO of $144.5 million, or $1.49 per diluted weighted-average common share, and normalized FAD of $152.4 million, or $1.57 per diluted weighted-average common share.
Liquidity
As of quarter end, CareTrust reported net debt-to-annualized normalized run rate EBITDA of 3.7x, which is below the Company’s target leverage range of 4.0x to 5.0x, and a net debt-to-enterprise value of approximately 27.8%. Mr. Wagner stated that, as of today, the Company has approximately $135 million outstanding on its $600 million revolving credit line, with no scheduled debt maturities prior to 2026. He also disclosed that CareTrust currently has approximately $20 million in cash on hand. He further noted that the Company currently has approximately $428.4 million in available authorization remaining on its at-the-market equity program. “With substantial availability on our revolver, and equity markets readily accessible to us at present, we continue to have a wide range of capital options for funding our opportunistic growth strategy,” said Mr. Wagner.
Dividend Maintained
During the quarter, CareTrust declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per common share. On an annualized basis, the payout ratio was approximately 72% based on fourth quarter 2022 normalized FFO, and 69% based on normalized FAD.
Conference Call
A conference call will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Pacific Time), during which CareTrust’s management will discuss fourth quarter and full year 2022 results, recent developments and other matters. The toll-free dial-in number is 1 (888) 510-2379 or toll dial-in number is 1 (646) 960-0691 and the conference ID number is 6808360. To listen to the call online, or to view any financial or other statistical information required by SEC Regulation G, please visit the Investors section of the CareTrust REIT website at http://investor.caretrustreit.com. This call will be recorded, and will be available for replay via the website for 30 days following the call.
About CareTrust™
CareTrust REIT, Inc. is a self-administered, publicly-traded real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, acquisition, development and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing and other healthcare-related properties. With a nationwide portfolio of long-term net-leased properties, and a growing portfolio of quality operators leasing them, CareTrust REIT is pursuing both external and organic growth opportunities across the United States. More information about CareTrust REIT is available at www.caretrustreit.com.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
This press release contains, and the related conference call will include, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and statements regarding the Company’s intent, belief or expectations, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the following: future financial and financing plans; strategies related to the Company’s business and its portfolio, including acquisition opportunities and disposition plans; growth prospects; operating and financial performance; expectations regarding the making of distributions and payment of dividends; and the performance of the Company’s tenants and operators and their respective facilities.
Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, though not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The Company’s forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could lead to actual results differing materially from those projected, forecasted or expected. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are not guarantees and the Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations and future prospects or which could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) the impact of possible additional surges of COVID-19 infections or the risk of other pandemics, epidemics or infectious disease outbreaks, measures taken to prevent the spread of such outbreaks and the related impact on our business or the businesses of our tenants; (ii) the ability and willingness of our tenants to meet and/or perform their obligations under the triple-net leases we have entered into with them, including, without limitation, their respective obligations to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless from and against various claims, litigation and liabilities; (iii) the risk that we may have to incur additional impairment charges related to our assets held for sale if we are unable to sell such assets at the prices we expect; (iv) the ability of our tenants to comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations in the operation of the properties we lease to them; (v) the ability and willingness of our tenants to renew their leases with us upon their expiration, and the ability to reposition our properties on the same or better terms in the event of nonrenewal or in the event we replace an existing tenant, as well as any obligations, including indemnification obligations, we may incur in connection with the replacement of an existing tenant; (vi) the availability of and the ability to identify (a) tenants who meet our credit and operating standards, and (b) suitable acquisition opportunities, and the ability to acquire and lease the respective properties to such tenants on favorable terms; (vii) the ability to generate sufficient cash flows to service our outstanding indebtedness; (viii) access to debt and equity capital markets; (ix) fluctuating interest rates and inflation; (x) the ability to retain our key management personnel; (xi) the ability to maintain our status as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”); (xii) changes in the U.S. tax law and other state, federal or local laws, whether or not specific to REITs; (xiii) other risks inherent in the real estate business, including potential liability relating to environmental matters and illiquidity of real estate investments; and (xiv) additional factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of such report, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports we file with the SEC.
This press release and the related conference call provides information about the Company’s financial results as of and for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 and is provided as of the date hereof, unless specifically stated otherwise. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any information in this press release or the related conference call (and replays thereof), including forward-looking statements, whether to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations, any change in events, conditions or circumstances, or otherwise.
As used in this press release or the related conference call, unless the context requires otherwise, references to “CTRE,” “CareTrust,” “CareTrust REIT” or the “Company” refer to CareTrust REIT, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. GAAP refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
CARETRUST REIT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(Unaudited)
Revenues:
Rental income
$
47,675
$
49,118
$
187,506
$
190,195
Interest and other income
4,135
619
8,626
2,156
Total revenues
51,810
49,737
196,132
192,351
Expenses:
Depreciation and amortization
11,926
14,056
50,316
55,340
Interest expense
9,608
5,689
30,008
23,677
Property taxes
968
1,108
4,333
3,574
Impairment of real estate investments
5,356
—
79,062
—
Provision for loan losses, net
—
—
3,844
—
Property operating expenses
695
—
5,039
—
General and administrative
4,813
10,738
20,165
26,874
Total expenses
33,366
31,591
192,767
109,465
Other (loss) income:
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
—
—
(10,827
)
Loss on sale of real estate, net
(1,668
)
115
(3,769
)
(77
)
Unrealized loss on other real estate related investments
(2,396
)
—
(7,102
)
—
Total other (loss) income
(4,064
)
115
(10,871
)
(10,904
)
Net income (loss)
$
14,380
$
18,261
$
(7,506
)
$
71,982
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic
$
0.15
$
0.19
$
(0.08
)
$
0.74
Diluted
$
0.15
$
0.19
$
(0.08
)
$
0.74
Weighted-average number of common shares:
Basic
97,227
96,297
96,703
96,017
Diluted
97,272
96,552
96,703
96,092
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.275
$
0.265
$
1.10
$
1.06
CARETRUST REIT, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Net income (loss)
$
14,380
$
18,261
$
(7,506
)
$
71,982
Depreciation and amortization
11,926
14,056
50,316
55,340
Interest expense
9,608
5,689
30,008
23,677
Amortization of stock-based compensation
1,463
5,635
5,758
10,832
EBITDA
37,377
43,641
78,576
161,831
Impairment of real estate investments
5,356
—
79,062
—
Provision for loan losses, net
—
—
3,844
—
Provision for doubtful accounts and lease restructuring
390
—
1,367
—
Lease termination revenue
—
—
—
(63
)
Property operating expenses
914
8
6,597
8
Loss (gain) on sale of real estate, net
1,668
(115
)
3,769
77
Non-routine transaction costs
—
1,418
—
1,418
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
—
—
10,827
Unrealized loss on other real estate related investments
2,396
—
7,102
—
Normalized EBITDA
$
48,101
$
44,952
$
180,317
$
174,098
Net income (loss)
$
14,380
$
18,261
$
(7,506
)
$
71,982
Real estate related depreciation and amortization
11,921
14,051
50,296
55,318
Impairment of real estate investments
5,356
—
79,062
—
Loss (gain) on sale of real estate, net
1,668
(115
)
3,769
77
Funds from Operations (FFO)
33,325
32,197
125,621
127,377
Effect of the senior unsecured notes payable redemption
—
—
—
642
Provision for loan losses, net
—
—
3,844
—
Provision for doubtful accounts and lease restructuring
390
—
1,367
—
Lease termination revenue
—
—
—
(63
)
Property operating expenses
914
8
6,597
8
Accelerated amortization of stock-based compensation
—
3,696
—
3,696
Non-routine transaction costs
—
1,418
—
1,418
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
—
—
10,827
Unrealized loss on other real estate related investments
2,396
—
7,102
—
Normalized FFO
$
37,025
$
37,319
$
144,531
$
143,905
CARETRUST REIT, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Net income (loss)
$
14,380
$
18,261
$
(7,506
)
$
71,982
Real estate related depreciation and amortization
11,921
14,051
50,296
55,318
Amortization of deferred financing fees
535
521
2,095
2,022
Amortization of stock-based compensation
1,463
5,635
5,758
10,832
Straight-line rental income
(3
)
(6
)
(17
)
(32
)
Impairment of real estate investments
5,356
—
79,062
—
Loss (gain) on sale of real estate, net
1,668
(115
)
3,769
77
Funds Available for Distribution (FAD)
35,320
38,347
133,457
140,199
Effect of the senior unsecured notes payable redemption
—
—
—
642
Provision for loan losses, net
—
—
3,844
—
Provision for doubtful accounts and lease restructuring
390
—
1,367
—
Lease termination revenue
—
—
—
(63
)
Property operating expenses
914
8
6,597
8
Non-routine transaction costs
—
1,418
—
1,418
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
—
—
10,827
Unrealized loss on other real estate related investments
2,396
—
7,102
—
Normalized FAD
$
39,020
$
39,773
$
152,367
$
153,031
FFO per share
$
0.34
$
0.33
$
1.30
$
1.32
Normalized FFO per share
$
0.38
$
0.39
$
1.49
$
1.49
FAD per share
$
0.36
$
0.40
$
1.38
$
1.46
Normalized FAD per share
$
0.40
$
0.41
$
1.57
$
1.59
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding [1]
97,408
96,646
96,885
96,309
[1] For the periods presented, the diluted weighted average shares have been calculated using the treasury stock method.
CARETRUST REIT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – 5 QUARTER TREND
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Ended
Ended
Ended
Ended
Ended
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2022
June 30,
2022
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2022
Revenues:
Rental income
$
49,118
$
46,007
$
46,806
$
47,018
$
47,675
Interest and other income
619
469
747
3,275
4,135
Total revenues
49,737
46,476
47,553
50,293
51,810
Expenses:
Depreciation and amortization
14,056
13,575
12,559
12,256
11,926
Interest expense
5,689
5,742
6,303
8,355
9,608
Property taxes
1,108
1,420
1,254
691
968
Impairment of real estate investments
—
59,683
1,701
12,322
5,356
Provision for loan losses, net
—
3,844
—
—
—
Property operating expenses
—
447
89
3,808
695
General and administrative
10,738
5,215
4,978
5,159
4,813
Total expenses
31,591
89,926
26,884
42,591
33,366
Other income (loss):
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate, net
115
186
—
(2,287
)
(1,668
)
Unrealized loss on other real estate related investments
—
—
—
(4,706
)
(2,396
)
Total other income (loss)
115
186
—
(6,993
)
(4,064
)
Net income (loss)
$
18,261
$
(43,264
)
$
20,669
$
709
$
14,380
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
0.19
$
(0.45
)
$
0.21
$
0.01
$
0.15
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
96,552
96,410
96,598
96,625
97,272
CARETRUST REIT, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES – 5 QUARTER TREND
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Ended
Ended
Ended
Ended
Ended
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2022
June 30,
2022
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2022
Net income (loss)
$
18,261
$
(43,264
)
$
20,669
$
709
$
14,380
Depreciation and amortization
14,056
13,575
12,559
12,256
11,926
Interest expense
5,689
5,742
6,303
8,355
9,608
Amortization of stock-based compensation
5,635
1,521
1,394
1,380
1,463
EBITDA
43,641
(22,426
)
40,925
22,700
37,377
Impairment of real estate investments
—
59,683
1,701
12,322
5,356
Provision for loan losses, net
—
3,844
—
—
—
Provision for doubtful accounts and lease restructuring
—
977
—
—
390
Property operating expenses
8
1,231
631
3,821
914
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate
(115
)
(186
)
—
2,287
1,668
Non-routine transaction costs
1,418
—
—
—
—
Unrealized loss on other real estate related investments
—
—
—
4,706
2,396
Normalized EBITDA
$
44,952
$
43,123
$
43,257
$
45,836
$
48,101
Net income (loss)
$
18,261
$
(43,264
)
$
20,669
$
709
$
14,380
Real estate related depreciation and amortization
14,051
13,571
12,553
12,251
11,921
Impairment of real estate investments
—
59,683
1,701
12,322
5,356
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate
(115
)
(186
)
—
2,287
1,668
Funds from Operations (FFO)
32,197
29,804
34,923
27,569
33,325
Provision for loan losses, net
—
3,844
—
—
—
Provision for doubtful accounts and lease restructuring
—
977
—
—
390
Property operating expenses
8
1,231
631
3,821
914
Accelerated amortization of stock-based compensation
3,696
—
—
—
—
Non-routine transaction costs
1,418
—
—
—
—
Unrealized loss on other real estate related investments
—
—
—
4,706
2,396
Normalized FFO
$
37,319
$
35,856
$
35,554
$
36,096
$
37,025
CARETRUST REIT, INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES – 5 QUARTER TREND (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Ended
Ended
Ended
Ended
Ended
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2022
June 30,
2022
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2022
Net income (loss)
$
18,261
$
(43,264
)
$
20,669
$
709
$
14,380
Real estate related depreciation and amortization
14,051
13,571
12,553
12,251
11,921
Amortization of deferred financing fees
521
520
520
520
535
Amortization of stock-based compensation
5,635
1,521
1,394
1,380
1,463
Straight-line rental income
(6
)
(6
)
(5
)
(3
)
(3
)
Impairment of real estate investments
—
59,683
1,701
12,322
5,356
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate
(115
)
(186
)
—
2,287
1,668
Funds Available for Distribution (FAD)
38,347
31,839
36,832
29,466
35,320
Provision for loan losses, net
—
3,844
—
—
—
Provision for doubtful accounts and lease restructuring
—
977
—
—
390
Property operating expenses
8
1,231
631
3,821
914
Non-routine transaction costs
1,418
—
—
—
—
Unrealized loss on other real estate related investments
—
—
—
4,706
2,396
Normalized FAD
$
39,773
$
37,891
$
37,463
$
37,993
$
39,020
FFO per share
$
0.33
$
0.31
$
0.36
$
0.28
$
0.34
Normalized FFO per share
$
0.39
$
0.37
$
0.37
$
0.37
$
0.38
FAD per share
$
0.40
$
0.33
$
0.38
$
0.30
$
0.36
Normalized FAD per share
$
0.41
$
0.39
$
0.39
$
0.39
$
0.40
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding [1]
96,646
96,701
96,672
96,752
97,408
[1] For the periods presented, the diluted weighted average shares have been calculated using the treasury stock method.
CARETRUST REIT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Assets:
Real estate investments, net
$
1,421,410
$
1,589,971
Other real estate related investments, at fair value (including accrued interest of $1,320 as of December 31, 2022 and $155 as of December 31, 2021)
156,368
15,155
Assets held for sale, net
12,291
4,835
Cash and cash equivalents
13,178
19,895
Accounts and other receivables
416
2,418
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net
11,690
7,512
Deferred financing costs, net
5,428
1,062
Total assets
$
1,620,781
$
1,640,848
Liabilities and Equity:
Senior unsecured notes payable, net
$
395,150
$
394,262
Senior unsecured term loan, net
199,348
199,136
Unsecured revolving credit facility
125,000
80,000
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred rent liabilities
24,360
25,408
Dividends payable
27,550
26,285
Total liabilities
771,408
725,091
Equity:
Common stock
990
963
Additional paid-in capital
1,245,337
1,196,839
Cumulative distributions in excess of earnings
(396,954
)
(282,045
)
Total equity
849,373
915,757
Total liabilities and equity
$
1,620,781
$
1,640,848
Contacts
CareTrust REIT, Inc.
(949) 542-3130
ir@caretrustreit.com