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Chindex International, Inc. Announces Results for the Quarter and Six Months Ended September 30, 2006

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November 14, 2006

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Chindex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDX), an independent American provider of Western healthcare products and medical services in the People's Republic of China, today announced results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2006. Both operating divisions of the Company reported profitable results. (Logo: http://211.154.41.99:9080/xprn/sa/200611131726.jpg ) Revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 was $26.5 million, a 16% increase over revenue of $22.7 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2005. Net income from continuing operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 was $1.1 million, or earnings per basic share on continuing operations of $0.17. This compares to a net income from continuing operations of $0.2 million, or earnings per basic share on continuing operations of $0.03 for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2006 was $50.9 million, a 13% increase over revenue of $44.9 million in the six months ended September 30, 2005. Net income from continuing operations for the six months ended September 30, 2006 was $1.7 million, or earnings per basic share on continuing operations of $0.25. This compares to a net loss from continuing operations of $0.4 million, or a loss per basic share on continuing operations of $0.06 for the six months ended September 30, 2005. The Company's balance sheet as of September 30, 2006 shows cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $8.3 million, total assets of $60.9 million, a current ratio of 1.6:1 and stockholders' equity of $24.8 million. Roberta Lipson, Chindex CEO commented on the results for the quarter: "During the quarter we reported profitable results in both divisions. In the Healthcare Services division, we also announced the first global comprehensive Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) insurance product ever issued in China, for which our network is the primary provider. This was a long anticipated new chapter in our development program for the United Family Healthcare network which will help us to further expand our market access to the local Chinese patient base in both the Beijing and Shanghai markets. In the Medical Products division we shipped the first da Vinci surgical robotic system in mainland China during the quarter. This is the latest in a long history of Chindex technology `firsts' in the Chinese healthcare markets." About Chindex International, Inc. Chindex is an American healthcare company that provides healthcare services and supplies medical capital equipment, instrumentation and products to the Chinese marketplace, including Hong Kong. It provides healthcare services through the operations of its United Family Hospitals and Clinics, a network of private primary care hospitals and affiliated ambulatory clinics in China. The Company's hospital network currently operates in the Beijing and Shanghai metropolitan areas. The Company sells medical products manufactured by various major multinational companies, including Siemens AG, which is the Company's exclusive distribution partner for the sale and servicing of color doppler ultrasound systems. It also arranges financing packages for the supply of medical products to hospitals in China utilizing the export loan and loan guarantee programs of both the U.S. Export-Import Bank and the German KfW Development Bank. With twenty-five years of experience, 950 employees, and operations in China, Hong Kong, the United States and Germany, the Company's strategy is to expand its cross-cultural reach by providing leading edge healthcare technologies, quality products and services to Greater China's professional communities. Further company information may be found at the Company's websites, http://www.chindex.com and http://www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com . Statements made in this press release relating to plans, strategies, objectives, economic performance and trends and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking information is inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, the factors set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006, updates and additions to those "Risk Factors" in our interim reports on Form 10-Q and in other documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as "may", "will", "should", "could", "expects", "plans", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "forecasts", "potential", or "continue" or similar terms or the negative of these terms. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We have no obligation to update these forward-looking statements. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (thousands except share and per share data) (Unaudited) Three months ended Six months ended September 30, September 30, 2006 2005 2006 2005 Product sales $15,686 $14,260 $28,487 $28,561 Healthcare services revenue 10,794 8,473 22,407 16,369 Total revenue 26,480 22,733 50,894 44,930 Cost and expenses Product sales costs 12,048 10,501 21,248 21,865 Healthcare services costs 9,529 7,666 18,997 15,408 Selling and marketing expenses 2,334 2,671 4,587 5,027 General and administrative expenses 1,688 1,352 3,530 2,849 Income (loss) from continuing operations 881 543 2,532 (219) Other (expenses) and income Interest expense (199) (99) (386) (193) Interest income 60 31 124 68 Miscellaneous income - net 20 27 5 81 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 762 502 2,275 (263) Benefit from (provision for) income taxes 368 (313) (619) (128) Net income (loss) from continuing operations 1,130 189 1,656 (391) Loss from discontinued operations (251) (906) (264) (1,689) Net income (loss) $879 $(717) $1,392 $(2,080) Net income (loss) per common share - basic Continuing operations $.17 $.03 $.25 $(.06) Discontinued operations (.04) (.14) (.04) (.26) Net income (loss) $.13 $(.11) $.21 $(.32) Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 6,753,902 6,514,244 6,741,197 6,508,903 Net income (loss) per common share - diluted Continuing operations $.15 $.03 $.22 $(.06) Discontinued operations (.03) (.14) (.04) (.26) Net income (loss) $.12 $(.11) $.18 $(.32) Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 7,557,288 6,922,044 7,535,027 6,508,903 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (thousands except share data) (Unaudited) September 30, March 31, 2006 2006 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $8,119 $9,034 Restricted cash 201 383 Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,796 and $2,250, respectively Product sales receivables 11,779 7,685 Patient service receivables 4,715 5,468 Inventories, net 8,793 8,681 Deferred income taxes 1,815 177 Other current assets 4,291 2,322 Current assets of discontinued operations 99 1,006 Total current assets 39,812 34,756 Property and equipment, net 19,365 19,119 Long-term deferred income taxes 1,318 2,452 Other assets 454 719 Total assets $60,949 $57,046 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $23,701 $21,727 Short-term portion of capitalized leases 42 50 Short-term debt and vendor financing 975 3,080 Income taxes payable 602 143 Current liabilities of discontinued operations 304 748 Total current liabilities 25,624 25,748 Long-term portion of capitalized leases 76 91 Long-term debt and vendor financing 10,450 8,569 Total liabilities 36,150 34,408 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, none issued 0 0 Common stock, $.01 par value, 13,600,000 shares authorized, including 1,600,000 designated Class B: Common stock - 6,043,885 and 5,946,873 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006, respectively 61 60 Class B stock - 775,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2006 and March 31, 2006 8 8 Additional paid in capital 37,203 36,436 Accumulated other comprehensive income 76 75 Accumulated deficit (12,549) (13,941) Total stockholders' equity 24,799 22,638 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $60,949 $57,046 SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company has two reportable segments: Healthcare Services and Medical Products. Prior to fiscal year 2006, the Company had three reportable segments, Medical Capital Equipment, Healthcare Products Distribution and Healthcare Services. In fiscal 2006, the Company discontinued the retail sales portion of the Healthcare Products Distribution segment and the remaining portion of the segment was grouped together with the Medical Capital Equipment segment to become the Medical Products Division. The following segment information has been restated to reflect the new segment structure. We evaluate performance and allocate resources based on income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes, not including gains or losses on our investment portfolio or foreign exchange gains or losses. Healthcare Medical Total Services Products As of September 30, 2006: Assets $31,305,000 $29,545,000 $60,850,000 For the three months ended September 30, 2006: Sales and service revenue $10,794,000 $15,686,000 $26,480,000 Gross Profit n/a * 3,638,000 n/a Gross Profit % n/a * 23 % n/a Income from continuing operations before foreign exchange $695,000 $83,000 $778,000 Foreign exchange gain 103,000 Income from continuing operations $881,000 Other (expense), net (119,000) Income from continuing operations before income taxes $762,000 Total consolidated assets of $60,949,000 as of September 30, 2006 include $99,000 of assets pertaining to our healthcare products retail business, which was discontinued in fiscal year 2006. Healthcare Medical Total Services Products As of March 31, 2006: Assets $29,801,000 $26,239,000 $56,040,000 For the three months ended September 30, 2005: Sales and service revenue $8,473,000 $14,260,000 $22,733,000 Gross Profit n/a * 3,759,000 n/a Gross Profit % n/a * 26 % n/a Income (Loss) from continuing operations $373,000 $(192,000) $181,000 before foreign exchange Foreign exchange gain 362,000 Income from continuing operations $543,000 Other (expense), net (41,000) Income from continuing operations before income taxes $502,000 Total consolidated assets of $57,046,000 as of March 31, 2006 include $1,006,000 of assets pertaining to our healthcare products retail business, which was discontinued in fiscal year 2006. Healthcare Medical Total Services Products As of September 30, 2006: Assets $31,305,000 $29,545,000 $60,850,000 For the six months ended September 30, 2006: Sales and service revenue $22,407,000 $28,487,000 $50,894,000 Gross Profit n/a * 7,239,000 n/a Gross Profit % n/a * 25 % n/a Income from continuing operations before foreign exchange $2,282,000 $179,000 $2,461,000 Foreign exchange gain 71,000 Income from continuing operations $2,532,000 Other (expense), net (257,000) Income from continuing operations before income taxes $2,275,000 Total consolidated assets of $60,949,000 as of September 30, 2006 include $99,000 of assets pertaining to our healthcare products retail business, which was discontinued in fiscal year 2006. Healthcare Medical Total Services Products As of March 31, 2006: Assets $29,801,000 $26,239,000 $56,040,000 For the six months ended September 30, 2006: Sales and service revenue $16,369,000 $28,561,000 $44,930,000 Gross Profit n/a * 6,696,000 n/a Gross Profit % n/a * 23 % n/a Income (loss) from continuing operations before foreign exchange $148,000 $(698,000) (550,000) Foreign exchange gain 331,000 Loss from continuing operations $(219,000) Other (expense), net (44,000) Loss from continuing operations before income taxes $(263,000) Total consolidated assets of $57,046,000 as of March 31, 2006 include $1,006,000 of assets pertaining to our healthcare products retail business, which was discontinued in fiscal year 2006. For more information, please contact: Lawrence Pemble / Judy Zakreski Chindex International, Inc. Tel: +1-301-215-7777 SOURCE Chindex International, Inc.
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