Strong Organic Growth and Improved Margins
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $39.8 million, up 3% over the prior year. Excluding out-of-period items, adjusted EBITDA increased by 15.4% with home health care leading the way. Average daily volumes were up 10.9% from the prior year, and NOI margin improved by 90 basis points to 13.5%.
Strategic Acquisitions and Expansion
Extendicare closed the acquisition of 9 Class C long-term care homes and a parcel of land for $41.9 million, adding 822 long-term care beds and 574 private pay retirement beds. Additionally, the acquisition of Closing the Gap for $75.1 million added more than 1,200 caregivers and 1.1 million service hours to the home health segment.
Increase in AFFO and Dividend Payout Ratio
AFFO increased to $0.29 per share, up 23.1% year-over-year, with a dividend payout ratio of 46% on a trailing 12-month basis.
Enhanced Liquidity Position
Senior secured credit facility increased by $100 million, leaving Extendicare in a strong liquidity position with $152 million available on the revolver and $73 million cash on hand at quarter end.