form10-q.htm



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

 
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010

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 Number: 001-32641

BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
20-3068069
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

111 Westwood Place, Suite 400, Brentwood, Tennessee
37027
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 

(615) 221-2250
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 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  T  No  £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes  £  No  £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 
Large accelerated filer   £
Accelerated filer                   T
 
 
Non-accelerated filer     £ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company  £

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  £  No  T

 
 

 
 
 
As of August 3, 2010, 120,257,590 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value, were outstanding (excluding unvested restricted shares).
 


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

 
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PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Financial Statements

BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except stock amounts)

   
June 30,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Assets
 
(Unaudited)
       
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 51,345     $ 66,370  
Cash and escrow deposits — restricted
    129,827       109,977  
Accounts receivable, net
    79,824       75,816  
Deferred tax asset
    7,688       7,688  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net
    53,173       50,350  
Total current assets
    321,857       310,201  
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net
    3,794,212       3,857,774  
Cash and escrow deposits — restricted
    90,063       73,090  
Investment in unconsolidated ventures
    20,930       20,512  
Goodwill
    109,730       109,835  
Other intangible assets, net
    182,729       198,043  
Other assets, net
    78,523       76,056  
Total assets
  $ 4,598,044     $ 4,645,511  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Current liabilities
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 277,610     $ 166,185  
Trade accounts payable
    40,432       51,612  
Accrued expenses
    171,142       169,612  
Refundable entrance fees and deferred revenue
    299,961       290,673  
Tenant security deposits
    10,972       13,515  
Total current liabilities
    800,117       691,597  
Long-term debt, less current portion
    2,323,064       2,459,341  
Deferred entrance fee revenue
    73,087       69,306  
Deferred liabilities
    151,816       148,690  
Deferred tax liability
    126,547       140,313  
Other liabilities
    49,936       49,682  
Total liabilities
    3,524,567       3,558,929  
                 
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009; no shares issued and outstanding
           
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009; 125,484,654 and 124,417,940 shares issued and 124,273,353 and 123,206,639 shares outstanding (including 4,017,583 and 3,915,330 unvested restricted shares), respectively
    1,243       1,232  
Additional paid-in-capital
    1,892,836       1,882,377  
Treasury stock, at cost; 1,211,301 shares at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009
    (29,187 )     (29,187 )
Accumulated deficit
    (790,827 )     (766,975 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (588 )     (865 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    1,073,477       1,086,582  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 4,598,044     $ 4,645,511  


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Revenue
                       
Resident fees
  $ 547,560     $ 499,459     $ 1,090,589     $ 995,688  
Management fees
    1,412       1,298       2,807       3,015  
Total revenue
    548,972       500,757       1,093,396       998,703  
                                 
Expense
                               
Facility operating expense (excluding depreciation and amortization of $52,174, $45,558, $104,207 and $91,251, respectively)
    353,051       316,586       708,375       634,698  
General and administrative expense (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $5,105, $6,871, $9,976 and $13,680, respectively)
    31,834       31,721       63,786       65,428  
Facility lease expense
    67,175       68,434       135,424       136,175  
Depreciation and amortization
    73,168       67,262       146,229       135,395  
Total operating expense
    525,228       484,003       1,053,814       971,696  
Income from operations
    23,744       16,754       39,582       27,007  
                                 
Interest income
    453       328       1,080       1,148  
Interest expense:
                               
Debt
    (33,903 )     (33,450 )     (67,183 )     (66,271 )
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
    (2,410 )     (3,390 )     (5,006 )     (4,932 )
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization
    (2,207 )     7,900       (4,847 )     3,615  
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net
    (682 )     (1,740 )     (701 )     (1,740 )
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures
    119       581       516       1,176  
Other non-operating (expense) income
          (8 )           4,224  
Loss before income taxes
    (14,886 )     (13,025 )     (36,559 )     (35,773 )
Benefit for income taxes
    5,329       2,495       12,707       11,607  
   Net loss
  $ (9,557 )   $ (10,530 )   $ (23,852 )   $ (24,166 )
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per share
  $ (0.08 )   $ (0.10 )   $ (0.20 )   $ (0.23 )
 
Weighted average shares used in computing basic and diluted loss per share
    119,721       106,042       119,519       103,902  
 
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
 (Unaudited, in thousands)

 
    Common Stock                                
    Shares     Amount    
Additional
Paid-In-
Capital
   
Treasury
Stock 
   
Accumulated Deficit
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss 
    Total  
Balances at January 1, 2010
    123,206     $ 1,232     $ 1,882,377     $ (29,187 )   $ (766,975 )   $ (865 )   $ 1,086,582  
Compensation expense related to restricted stock and restricted stock unit grants
                9,976                         9,976  
Net loss
                            (23,852 )           (23,852 )
Issuance of common stock under Associate Stock Purchase Plan
    31             494                         494  
Restricted stock, net
    1,036       11       (11 )                        
Reclassification of net loss on derivatives into earnings
                                  267       267  
Amortization of payments from settlement of forward interest rate swaps
                                  188       188  
Other
                                  (178 )     (178 )
Balances at June 30, 2010
    124,273     $ 1,243     $ 1,892,836     $ (29,187 )   $ (790,827 )   $ (588 )   $ 1,073,477  


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
           
Net loss
  $ (23,852 )   $ (24,166 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net
    701       1,740  
Depreciation and amortization
    151,235       140,327  
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures
    (516 )     (1,176 )
Distributions from unconsolidated ventures from cumulative share of net earnings
    375       11  
Amortization of deferred gain
    (2,172 )     (2,171 )
Amortization of entrance fees
    (11,526 )     (10,342 )
Proceeds from deferred entrance fee revenue
    17,904       10,590  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (13,943 )     (11,517 )
Change in deferred lease liability
    5,297       8,280  
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization
    4,847       (3,615 )
Loss (gain) on sale of assets
    144       (4,352 )
Change in future service obligation
    (1,064 )      
Non-cash stock-based compensation
    9,976       13,680  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable, net
    (2,706 )     (1,613 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net
    (1,870 )     (4,484 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (9,790 )     11,813  
Tenant refundable fees and security deposits
    (2,269 )     (12,076 )
Deferred revenue
    4,630       8,310  
Other
    (10,630 )     (6,167 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    114,771       113,072  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
Decrease in lease security deposits and lease acquisition deposits, net
    801       1,480  
Increase in cash and escrow deposits — restricted
    (36,360 )     (53,867 )
Net proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
          210  
Additions to property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net of related payables
    (45,510 )     (62,934 )
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables and cash received
    (21,809 )     (190 )
Payment on (issuance of) notes receivable, net
    169       (795 )
Investment in unconsolidated ventures
    (1,053 )     (1,106 )
Distributions received from unconsolidated ventures
    47       790  
Proceeds from sale of assets
    1,487        
Proceeds from sale leaseback transaction
          9,166  
Proceeds from sale of unconsolidated venture
          8,831  
Other
    (316 )      
Net cash used in investing activities
    (102,544 )     (98,415 )
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Proceeds from debt
    168,684       50,519  
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligation
    (192,954 )     (15,733 )
Proceeds from line of credit
    60,000       60,446  
Repayment of line of credit
    (60,000 )     (219,899 )
Payment of financing costs, net of related payables
    (6,044 )     (7,327 )
Proceeds from public equity offering, net
          163,908  
Other
    (44 )     (476 )
Refundable entrance fees:
               
      Proceeds from refundable entrance fees
    15,061       7,736  
      Refunds of entrance fees
    (11,122 )     (12,193 )
Cash portion of loss on extinguishment of debt
    (179 )      
Recouponing and payment of swap termination
    (654 )      
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (27,252 )     26,981  
   Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (15,025 )     41,638  
   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    66,370       53,973  
   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 51,345     $ 95,611  

 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1.  Description of Business

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (“Brookdale” or the “Company”) is a leading owner and operator of senior living communities throughout the United States.  The Company provides an exceptional living experience through properties that are designed, purpose-built and operated to provide the highest quality service, care and living accommodations for residents.  The Company owns, leases and operates retirement centers, assisted living and dementia-care communities and continuing care retirement centers (“CCRCs”).

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, these financial statements include all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of June 30, 2010, and for all periods presented. The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. All adjustments made have been of a normal and recurring nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. The Company believes that the disclosures included are adequate and provide a fair presentation of interim period results. Interim financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the financial position or operating results for an entire year. It is suggested that these interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto, together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Revenue Recognition

Resident Fees

Resident fee revenue is recorded when services are rendered and consist of fees for basic housing, support services and fees associated with additional services such as personalized health and assisted living care. Residency agreements are generally for a term of 30 days to one year, with resident fees billed monthly in advance. Revenue for certain skilled nursing services and ancillary charges is recognized as services are provided and is billed monthly in arrears.

Entrance Fees

Certain of the Company’s communities have residency agreements which require the resident to pay an upfront fee prior to occupying the community.  In addition, in connection with the Company’s MyChoice program, new and existing residents are allowed to pay additional entrance fee amounts in return for a reduced monthly service fee.  The non-refundable portion of the entrance fee is recorded as deferred revenue and amortized over the estimated stay of the resident based on an actuarial valuation.  The refundable portion of a resident’s entrance fee is generally refundable within a certain number of months or days following contract termination or in certain agreements, upon the resale of the resident’s unit or a comparable unit or 12 months after the resident vacates the unit.  In such instances the refundable portion of the fee is not amortized and included in refundable entrance fees and deferred revenue.

Certain contracts require the refundable portion of the entrance fee plus a percentage of the appreciation of the unit, if any, to be refunded only upon resale of a comparable unit (“contingently refundable”).  Upon resale the Company may receive reoccupancy proceeds in the form of additional contingently refundable fees, refundable fees, or non-refundable fees.  The Company estimates the amount of reoccupancy proceeds to be received from additional

 
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contingently refundable fees or non-refundable fees and records such amount as deferred revenue.  The deferred revenue is amortized over the life of the community and was approximately $61.0 million and $61.8 million at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.  All remaining contingently refundable fees not recorded as deferred revenue and amortized are included in refundable entrance fees and deferred revenue.

All refundable amounts due to residents at any time in the future, including those recorded as deferred revenue, are classified as current liabilities.

The non-refundable portion of entrance fees expected to be earned and recognized in revenue in one year is recorded as a current liability.  The balance of the non-refundable portion is recorded as a long-term liability.

Community Fees

Substantially all community fees received are non-refundable and are recorded initially as deferred revenue.  The deferred amounts, including both the deferred revenue and the related direct resident lease origination costs, are amortized over the estimated stay of the resident which is consistent with the implied contractual terms of the resident lease.

Management Fees

Management fee revenue is recorded as services are provided to the owners of the communities. Revenues are determined by an agreed upon percentage of gross revenues (as defined).

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Cash and cash equivalents, cash and escrow deposits-restricted and derivative financial instruments are reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at amounts considered by management to reasonably approximate fair value.  Management estimates the fair value of its long-term debt using a discounted cash flow analysis based upon the Company’s current borrowing rate for debt with similar maturities and collateral securing the indebtedness.  The Company had outstanding debt with a carrying value of $2.6 billion as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.  The fair value of debt both as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was $2.6 billion.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 – Fair Value Measurements (“ASC 820”), which establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

The Company’s derivative positions are valued using models developed internally by the respective counterparty that use as their basis readily observable market parameters (such as forward yield curves) and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

The Company considers its own credit risk as well as the credit risk of its counterparties when evaluating the fair value of its derivatives. Any adjustments resulting from credit risk are recorded as a change in fair value of derivatives and amortization in the current period statement of operations (Note 14).

 
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Self-Insurance Liability Accruals

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although the Company maintains general liability and professional liability insurance policies for its owned, leased and managed communities under a master insurance program, the Company’s current policy provides for deductibles for each and every claim ($250,000 effective January 1, 2009 and $150,000 effective January 1, 2010).  As a result, the Company is, in effect, self-insured for claims that are less than $150,000.  In addition, the Company maintains a self-insured workers compensation program and a self-insured employee medical program for amounts below excess loss coverage amounts, as defined. The Company reviews the adequacy of its accruals related to these liabilities on an ongoing basis, using historical claims, actuarial valuations, third party administrator estimates, consultants, advice from legal counsel and industry data, and adjusts accruals periodically. Estimated costs related to these self-insurance programs are accrued based on known claims and projected claims incurred but not yet reported. Subsequent changes in actual experience are monitored and estimates are updated as information is available.

Treasury Stock

The Company accounts for treasury stock under the cost method and includes treasury stock as a component of stockholders’ equity.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2010, the Company adopted the amendment in ASC 820, requiring new fair value disclosures on fair value measurements for all nonfinancial assets and liabilities, including separate disclosure of significant transfers into and out of Level 3 and the reasons for the transfers, the amount of transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 and the reasons for the transfers, lower level of disaggregation for fair value disclosures (by class rather than major category) and additional details on the valuation techniques and inputs used to determine Level 2 and Level 3 measurements.  Other than the required disclosures, the adoption of the guidance had no impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the Company adopted amendments to the variable interest consolidation model in ASC 810, Consolidation.  The amendments were applied to all structures in place at the date of adoption.  Key amendment changes include:  the scope exception for qualifying special purpose entities was eliminated, consideration of kick-out and participation rights in variable interest entity determination, qualitative analysis considerations for primary beneficiary determination, changes in related party considerations, and certain disclosure changes.  The Company considered the amendments in accounting for its joint ventures and determined that the amendments had no impact on its current accounting.
 
In July 2010, the FASB issued a final accounting standards update that requires entities to provide extensive new disclosures in their financial statements about their financing receivables, including credit risk exposures and the allowance for credit losses. Adoption of this accounting standards update is required for public entities for interim or annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The Company is currently evaluating this accounting standards update, but does not anticipate a material change to the condensed consolidated financial statements other than additional disclosure.

Dividends

On December 30, 2008, the Company’s board of directors voted to suspend the Company’s quarterly cash dividend indefinitely.
 
Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation, with no effect on the Company’s results of operations.

3.  Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.  Diluted EPS includes the components of basic EPS and also gives effect to dilutive common stock equivalents.  For purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share, vested restricted stock awards are considered outstanding.  Under the treasury stock method, diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other instruments that are convertible into common stock were exercised or could result

 
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in the issuance of common stock.  Potentially dilutive common stock equivalents include unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, the Company reported a consolidated net loss.  As a result of the net loss, unvested restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards were antidilutive for each period and were not included in the computation of diluted weighted average shares.  The weighted average restricted stock and restricted stock unit grants excluded from the calculations of diluted net loss per share were 1.6 million and 1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and 1.7 million and 1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

4.  Acquisitions

Effective June 16, 2010, the Company acquired four independent living communities that the Company previously leased for an aggregate purchase price of $22.5 million.  In connection with entering into the agreement to acquire the communities, the remaining leases between the Company and the seller/lessor were amended to modify and clarify certain of the terms thereof, including various financial and non-financial covenants.  Transaction expenses of approximately $0.3 million were incurred and were recorded as general and administrative expense in the current year.  The results of operations of these communities, prior and subsequent to the acquisition, are reported in the Retirement Centers segment.

During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company purchased three home health agencies as part of its growth strategy for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2.0 million.  The entire purchase price of the acquisitions has been ascribed to an indefinite useful life intangible asset and recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet under other intangible assets, net.

5.  Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recorded $5.1 million and $6.9 million of compensation expense in connection with grants of restricted stock and restricted stock units for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $10.0 million and $13.7 million of such expense was recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, compensation expense was calculated net of forfeitures estimated from 0% to 5% and 0% to 6%, respectively, of the shares granted.

For all awards with graded vesting other than awards with performance-based vesting conditions, the Company records compensation expense for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.  For graded-vesting awards with performance-based vesting conditions, total compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period for each separately vesting tranche of the award as if the award is, in substance, multiple awards once the performance target is deemed probable of achievement.  Performance goals are evaluated quarterly.  If such goals are not ultimately met or it is not probable the goals will be achieved, no compensation expense is recognized and any previously recognized compensation expense is reversed.

During 2009, the Company issued restricted stock units to its Chief Executive Officer.  Under the terms of the award agreement, upon vesting, each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock.

Current year grants of restricted shares under the Company’s Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan were as follows (amounts in thousands except for value per share):

   
Shares Granted
   
Value Per Share
   
Total Value
 
Three months ended March 31, 2010
    64       $17.95 – $18.19     $ 1,151  
Three months ended June 30, 2010
    1,146       $16.85 – $21.36     $ 19,312  

The Company has an employee stock purchase plan for all eligible employees.  The plan became effective on October 1, 2008.  Under the plan, eligible employees of the Company can purchase shares of the Company’s common stock on a quarterly basis at a discounted price through accumulated payroll deductions.  Each eligible

 
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employee may elect to deduct up to 15% of his or her base pay each quarter.  Subject to certain limitations specified in the plan, on the last trading date of each calendar quarter, the amount deducted from each participant’s pay over the course of the quarter will be used to purchase whole shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price equal to 90% of the closing market price on the New York Stock Exchange on such date.  Initially, the Company reserved 1,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the plan.  The employee stock purchase plan also contains an “evergreen” provision that automatically increases the number of shares reserved for issuance under the plan by 200,000 shares on the first day of each calendar year beginning January 1, 2010.  The impact on the Company’s current year condensed consolidated financial statements is not material.

6.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net

Following is a summary of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2010 presented on an operating segment basis (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Retirement
Centers
   
Assisted
Living
   
Total
 
Balance at December 31, 2009
  $ 7,155     $ 102,680     $ 109,835  
Adjustments
          (105 )     (105 )
Balance at June 30, 2010
  $ 7,155     $ 102,575     $ 109,730  

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually with a test date of October 1 or sooner if indicators of impairment are present.  No indicators of impairment were present during the six months ended June 30, 2010.

Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated lives and are tested for impairment whenever indicators of impairment arise. The following is a summary of other intangible assets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (dollars in thousands):

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Net
   
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Net
 
Community purchase options
  $ 147,782     $ (12,018 )   $ 135,764     $ 147,682     $ (10,169 )   $ 137,513  
Management contracts and other
    158,041       (124,892 )     33,149       158,041       (109,323 )     48,718  
Home health licenses
    13,816             13,816       11,812             11,812  
Total
  $ 319,639     $ (136,910 )   $ 182,729     $ 317,535     $ (119,492 )   $ 198,043  

Amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $8.7 million and $8.9 million, respectively, and $17.4 million and $17.8 million of such expense was recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Home health licenses were determined to be indefinite-lived intangible assets and are not subject to amortization.

7.  Property, Plant and Equipment and Leasehold Intangibles, Net

Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net, which include assets under capital leases, consist of the following (dollars in thousands):

   
June 30,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Land
  $ 272,136     $ 272,737  
Buildings and improvements
    3,009,315       2,968,659  
Furniture and equipment
    357,085       334,553  
Resident and operating lease intangibles
    603,276       599,618  
Construction in progress
    15,603       17,702  
 
 
 
Assets under capital and financing leases
    605,787       606,224  
      4,863,202       4,799,493  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (1,068,990 )     (941,719 )
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net
  $ 3,794,212     $ 3,857,774  

8.  Debt

Long-term Debt, Capital Leases and Financing Obligations

Long-term debt, capital leases and financing obligations consist of the following (dollars in thousands):

   
June 30,
 2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
 
Mortgage notes payable due 2010 through 2020; weighted average interest rate of 4.99% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (weighted average interest rate of 4.70% in 2009)
  $ 1,401,522     $ 1,416,732  
 
$150,000 Series A notes payable, secured by five communities and by a $3.0 million letter of credit, bearing interest at LIBOR plus 0.88%, payable in monthly installments of interest only until August 2011 and payable in monthly installments of principal and interest through maturity in August 2013
    150,000       150,000  
 
Mortgages payable due 2012; weighted average interest rate of 5.64% for the six months ended June 20, 2010 (weighted average interest rate of 5.64% in 2009), payable interest only through July 2010 and payable in monthly installments of principal and interest through maturity in July 2012, secured by the underlying assets of the portfolio
    212,407       212,407  
 
Discount mortgage note payable due 2013, weighted average interest rate of 2.50% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (weighted average interest rate of 2.45% in 2009), net of debt discount of $5.8 million as of June 30, 2010
    78,954       78,631  
 
Variable rate tax-exempt bonds credit-enhanced by Fannie Mae; weighted average interest rate of 1.75% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (weighted average interest rate of 1.84% in 2009), due 2032, payable interest only until maturity, secured by the underlying assets of the portfolio
    100,841       100,841  
 
Capital and financing lease obligations payable through 2023; weighted average interest rate of 8.76% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 (weighted average interest rate of 8.74% in 2009)
    341,770       351,735  
 
Mortgage note, bearing interest at a variable rate of LIBOR plus 0.70%, payable interest only through maturity in August 2012.  The note is secured by 15 of the Company’s communities and an $11.5 million guaranty by the Company
    315,180       315,180  
 
Total debt
    2,600,674       2,625,526  
 
Less current portion
    (277,610 )     (166,185 )
 
Total long-term debt
  $ 2,323,064     $ 2,459,341  

 
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Credit Facilities

As of January 1, 2010, the Company had an available secured line of credit of $75.0 million (including a $25.0 million letter of credit sublimit) and secured and unsecured letter of credit facilities of up to $78.5 million in the aggregate.  The line of credit bore interest at a rate of 6.0% and was scheduled to mature on August 31, 2010.  No amounts were borrowed under the secured line of credit during 2010.

2010 Credit Facility

Effective February 23, 2010, the Company terminated the $75.0 million revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. and entered into a credit agreement with General Electric Capital Corporation, as administrative agent and lender, and the other lenders from time to time parties thereto. The new facility had an initial commitment of $100.0 million, with an option to increase the commitment to $120.0 million (which the Company exercised on May 5, 2010), and is scheduled to mature on June 30, 2013.

The revolving line of credit may be used to finance acquisitions and fund working capital and capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes.

The new facility is secured by a first priority lien on certain of the Company’s communities.  The availability under the line may vary from time to time as it is based on borrowing base calculations related to the value and performance of the communities securing the facility.

Amounts drawn under the facility will bear interest at 90-day LIBOR plus an applicable margin, as described below.  For purposes of determining the interest rate, in no event shall LIBOR be less than 2.0%.  The applicable margin varies with the percentage of the total commitment drawn, with a 4.5% margin at 35% or lower utilization, a 5.0% margin at utilization greater than 35% but less than or equal to 50%, and a 5.5% margin at greater than 50% utilization.  The Company is also required to pay a quarterly commitment fee of 1.0% per annum on the unused portion of the facility.

As of June 30, 2010, the Company had an available secured line of credit with a $120.0 million commitment and secured and unsecured letter of credit facilities of up to $78.5 million in the aggregate.  As of June 30, 2010, there were no borrowings under the revolving loan facility and $69.2 million of letters of credit had been issued under the secured and unsecured letter of credit facilities.

Financings

On February 25, 2010, the Company obtained a $44.6 million first mortgage loan, secured by five communities that the Company acquired in November 2009.  The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.33% and matures in March 2020.  In connection with the transaction, the Company repaid $13.3 million of debt that had been assumed at the time of closing of the acquisition.

Effective May 11, 2010, the Company exercised its option to extend the maturity date of $121.0 million of mortgage notes from May 11, 2010 to May 11, 2011.  No other terms of the notes were changed in connection with the extension.

On June 11, 2010, the Company obtained a $117.0 million first mortgage loan, secured by 21 communities.  The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.98% and matures in July 2020.  In connection with the transaction, the Company repaid $119.0 million of existing variable rate debt.

As of June 30, 2010, the Company is in compliance with the financial covenants of its outstanding debt and lease agreements.

 
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Interest Rate Swaps and Caps

In the normal course of business, a variety of financial instruments are used to manage or hedge interest rate risk.  Interest rate protection and swap agreements were entered into to effectively cap or convert floating rate debt to a fixed rate basis, as well as to hedge anticipated future financing transactions.  Pursuant to the hedge agreements, the Company is required to secure its obligation to the counterparty if the fair value liability exceeds a specified threshold.  Cash collateral pledged to the Company’s counterparties was $17.5 million and $16.2 million as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

All derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value.  The change in mark-to-market of the value of the derivative is recorded as an adjustment to income or other comprehensive loss depending on whether it has been designated and qualifies as an accounting hedge.

Derivative contracts are not entered into for trading or speculative purposes.  Furthermore, the Company has a policy of only entering into contracts with major financial institutions based upon their credit rating and other factors.  Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to replace a counterparty in the event that the counterparty does not maintain a specified credit rating.

The following table summarizes the Company’s swap instruments at June 30, 2010 (dollars in thousands):

Current notional balance
  $ 351,840  
Highest possible notional
  $ 351,840  
Lowest interest rate
    3.24 %
Highest interest rate
    4.47 %
Average fixed rate
    3.74 %
Earliest maturity date
    2011  
Latest maturity date
    2014  
Weighted average original maturity
 
4.7 years
 
Estimated liability fair value (included in other liabilities at June 30, 2010)
  $ (20,035 )
Estimated asset fair value (included in other assets, net at June 30, 2010)
  $  

The following table summarizes the Company’s cap instruments at June 30, 2010 (dollars in thousands):

Current notional balance
  $ 925,865  
Highest possible notional
  $ 925,865  
Lowest interest rate
    4.96 %
Highest interest rate
    6.50 %
Average fixed rate
    5.82 %
Earliest maturity date
    2011  
Latest maturity date
    2012  
Weighted average original maturity
 
3.2 years
 
Estimated liability fair value (included in other liabilities at June 30, 2010)
  $  
Estimated asset fair value (included in other assets, net at June 30, 2010)
  $ 123  

The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps and caps decreased $2.2 million and increased $7.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and decreased $4.8 million and increased $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  This is included as a component of interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

9.  Litigation

The Company has been and is currently involved in litigation and claims incidental to the conduct of its business which are comparable to other companies in the senior living industry. Certain claims and lawsuits allege large damage amounts and may require significant costs to defend and resolve. Similarly, the senior living industry is continuously subject to scrutiny by governmental regulators, which could result in litigation related to regulatory compliance matters. As a result, the Company maintains insurance policies in amounts and with coverage and
 
 
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deductibles the Company believes are adequate, based on the nature and risks of its business, historical experience and industry standards.  Effective January 1, 2010, the Company’s current policies provide for deductibles of $150,000 for each claim.  Accordingly, the Company is, in effect, self-insured for claims that are less than $150,000.

10.  Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

(dollars in thousands):
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
           
Interest paid
  $ 67,219     $ 67,850  
Income taxes paid
  $ 1,413     $ 1,419  
Write-off of deferred costs
  $ 2,022     $ 1,740  
                 
Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Operating, Investing and Financing Activities:
               
Capital leases:
               
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net
  $     $ 18,236  
Long-term debt
          (18,236 )
Net
  $     $  
Acquisition of assets, net of related payables and cash received:
               
Property, plant and equipment and leasehold intangibles, net
  $ 19,900     $  
Other intangible assets, net
    2,004       190  
Accrued expenses
    (95 )      
Net
  $ 21,809     $ 190  
Reclassification of other intangibles, net
  $     $ 146  

11.  Facility Operating Leases

A summary of facility lease expense and the impact of straight-line adjustment and amortization of deferred gains are as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash basis payment
  $ 66,100     $ 65,487     $ 132,299     $ 130,066  
Straight-line expense
    2,161       4,032       5,297       8,280  
Amortization of deferred gain
    (1,086 )     (1,085 )     (2,172 )     (2,171 )
Facility lease expense
  $ 67,175     $ 68,434     $ 135,424     $ 136,175  
 
 
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12.  Other Comprehensive Loss, Net

The following table presents the after-tax components of the Company’s other comprehensive loss for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net loss
  $ (9,557 )   $ (10,530 )   $ (23,852 )   $ (24,166 )
Reclassification of net loss on derivatives out of earnings
    143       123       267       246  
Amortization of payments from settlement of forward interest rate swaps
    94       94       188       188  
Other
    (93 )     (254 )     (178 )     (169 )
Total comprehensive loss
  $ (9,413 )   $ (10,567 )   $ (23,575 )   $ (23,901 )

13.  Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were 35.8% and 19.2%, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were 34.8% and 32.4%, respectively. The difference in the effective rate between these periods was primarily due to the impact of the nondeductible stock-based compensation recorded under ASC 718-10 in 2009.

The Company recorded additional interest charges related to its tax contingency reserve for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Tax returns for years 2007 and 2008 are subject to future examination by tax authorities. In addition, certain tax returns are open from 2000 through 2006 to the extent of the net operating losses generated during those periods.

14.  Fair Value Measurements

The following table provides the Company’s derivative assets and liabilities carried at fair value as measured on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2010 (dollars in thousands):

   
Total Carrying
Value at
June 30, 2010
   
Quoted prices
in active
markets
(Level 1)
   
Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
 
Derivative assets
  $ 123     $     $ 123     $  
Derivative liabilities
    (20,035 )           (20,035 )      
    $ (19,912 )   $     $ (19,912 )   $  

The Company’s derivative assets and liabilities include interest rate swaps and caps that effectively convert a portion of the Company’s variable rate debt to fixed rate debt.  The derivative positions are valued using models developed internally by the respective counterparty that use as their basis readily observable market parameters (such as forward yield curves) and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

The Company considers its own credit risk as well as the credit risk of its counterparties when evaluating the fair value of its derivatives. Any adjustments resulting from credit risk are recorded as a change in fair value of derivatives and amortization in the current period statement of operations.


 
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15.  Segment Information

The Company currently has four reportable segments: retirement centers; assisted living; CCRCs; and management services.   These segments were determined based on the way that the Company’s chief operating decision makers organize the Company’s business activities for making operating decisions and assessing performance.

Retirement Centers.  Retirement center communities are primarily designed for middle to upper income senior citizens age 70 and older who desire an upscale residential environment providing the highest quality of service.  The majority of the Company’s retirement center communities consist of both independent living and assisted living units in a single community, which allows residents to “age-in-place” by providing them with a continuum of senior independent and assisted living services.

Assisted Living.  Assisted living communities offer housing and 24-hour assistance with activities of daily life to mid-acuity frail and elderly residents.  The Company’s assisted living communities include both freestanding, multi-story communities and freestanding single story communities.  The Company also operates memory care communities, which are freestanding assisted living communities specially designed for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

CCRCs.  CCRCs are large communities that offer a variety of living arrangements and services to accommodate all levels of physical ability and health.  Most of the Company’s CCRCs have retirement centers, assisted living and skilled nursing available on one campus, and some also include memory care and Alzheimer’s units.

Management Services.  The Company’s management services segment includes communities owned by others and operated by the Company pursuant to management agreements.  Under the management agreements for these communities, the Company receives management fees as well as reimbursed expenses, which represent the reimbursement of certain expenses it incurs on behalf of the owners.

The accounting policies of reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.

The following table sets forth certain segment financial and operating data (dollars in thousands):


 
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Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Revenue(1)
                       
Retirement Centers
  $ 132,209     $ 123,915     $ 263,792     $ 247,158  
Assisted Living
    254,748       228,819       506,244       457,894  
CCRCs
    160,603       146,725       320,553       290,636  
Management Services
    1,412       1,298       2,807       3,015  
    $ 548,972     $ 500,757     $ 1,093,396     $ 998,703  
Segment operating income(2)
                               
Retirement Centers
  $ 54,963     $ 53,916     $ 108,148     $ 106,052  
Assisted Living
    91,813       83,959       180,599       167,254  
CCRCs
    47,733       44,998       93,467       87,684  
Management Services
    988       909       1,965       2,110  
    $ 195,497     $ 183,782     $ 384,179     $ 363,100  
General and administrative (including non-cash stock-based compensation expense)(3)
  $ 31,410     $ 31,332     $ 62,944     $ 64,523  
Facility lease expense
    67,175       68,434       135,424       136,175  
Deprecation and amortization
    73,168        67,262       146,229       135,395  
Income from operations
  $ 23,744     $ 16,754     $ 39,582     $ 27,007  
                                 
                                 
                   
As of
 
                   
June 30,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Total assets
                               
Retirement Centers
                  $ 1,113,900     $ 1,109,794  
Assisted Living
                    1,480,311       1,519,693  
CCRCs
                    1,656,727       1,685,832  
Corporate and Management Services
                    347,106       330,192  
Total assets
                  $ 4,598,044     $ 4,645,511  


(1)
All revenue is earned from external third parties in the United States.
(2)
Segment operating income is defined as segment revenues less segment operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization).
(3)
Net of general and administrative costs allocated to management services reporting segment.
 
 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other information we provide from time to time may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and those regarding our intent, belief or expectations, including, but not limited to, statements relating to our operational initiatives and our expectations regarding their effect on our results; our expectations regarding occupancy, revenue, cash flow, expense levels, the demand for senior housing, expansion activity, acquisition opportunities and asset dispositions; our belief regarding our growth prospects; our ability to secure financing or repay, replace or extend existing debt at or prior to maturity; our ability to remain in compliance with all of our debt and lease agreements (including the financial covenants contained therein); our expectations regarding liquidity; our plans to deleverage; our expectations regarding financings and refinancings of assets (including the timing thereof); our expectations regarding the effect of pending or proposed changes in government reimbursement programs on our results; our plans to generate growth organically through occupancy improvements, increases in annual rental rates and the achievement of operating efficiencies and cost savings; our plans to expand our offering of ancillary services (therapy and home health); our plans to expand existing communities; the expected project costs for our expansion program; our plans to acquire additional communities, asset portfolios, operating companies and home health agencies; our expected levels of expenditures and reimbursements (and the timing thereof); our expectations for the performance of our entrance fee communities; our ability to anticipate, manage and address industry trends and their effect on our business; our expectations regarding the payment of dividends; and our ability to increase revenues, earnings, Adjusted EBITDA, Cash From Facility Operations, and/or Facility Operating Income (as such terms are defined herein). Words such as “anticipate(s)”, “expect(s)”, “intend(s)”, “plan(s)”, “target(s)”, “project(s)”, “predict(s)”, “believe(s)”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “seek(s)”, “estimate(s)” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These 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 we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects or which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, but are not limited to, the risk associated with the current global economic crisis and its impact upon capital markets and liquidity; our inability to extend (or refinance) debt (including our credit and letter of credit facilities) as it matures; the risk that we may not be able to satisfy the conditions precedent to exercising the extension options associated with certain of our debt agreements; events which adversely affect the ability of seniors to afford our monthly resident fees or entrance fees; the conditions of housing markets in certain geographic areas; our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to cover required interest and long-term operating lease payments; the effect of our indebtedness and long-term operating leases on our liquidity; the risk of loss of property pursuant to our mortgage debt and long-term lease obligations; the possibilities that changes in the capital markets, including changes in interest rates and/or credit spreads, or other factors could make financing more expensive or unavailable to us; the risk that we may be required to post additional cash collateral in connection with our interest rate swaps; the risk that continued market deterioration could jeopardize the performance of certain of our counterparties’ obligations; changes in governmental reimbursement programs; our limited operating history on a combined basis; our ability to effectively manage our growth; our ability to maintain consistent quality control; delays in obtaining regulatory approvals; our ability to complete acquisitions and integrate them into our operations; competition for the acquisition of assets; our ability to obtain additional capital on terms acceptable to us; a decrease in the overall demand for senior housing; our vulnerability to economic downturns; acts of nature in certain geographic areas; terminations of our resident agreements and vacancies in the living spaces we lease; increased competition for skilled personnel; increased union activity; departure of our key officers; increases in market interest rates; environmental contamination at any of our facilities; failure to comply with existing environmental laws; an adverse determination or resolution of complaints filed against us; the cost and difficulty of complying with increasing and evolving regulation; and other risks detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases and other communications, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and in this Quarterly Report.  Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. 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to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Executive Overview

During the second quarter of 2010, we continued to make progress in implementing our long-term growth strategy, integrating previous acquisitions, and building a platform for future growth.  Our primary long-term growth objectives are to grow our revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, Cash From Facility Operations and Facility Operating Income primarily through a combination of: (i) organic growth in our core business, including expense control and the realization of economies of scale; (ii) continued expansion of our ancillary services programs (including therapy and home health services); (iii) expansion of our existing communities; and (iv) acquisitions of additional operating companies and communities.

Our operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 were favorably impacted by an increase in our total revenues (primarily driven by an increase in average monthly revenue per unit, including an increase in our ancillary services revenue, the inclusion of revenue from recent acquisitions and expansions, and an increase in occupancy) and by the significant cost control measures that were implemented in recent periods.  Although we have made significant progress in many areas of our business, the difficult operating environment has continued to result in occupancy rates that are lower than historical levels and diminished growth in the rates we charge our residents.

During the six months ended June 30, 2010, we also continued our efforts to strengthen our financial position.  For example (and as discussed in more detail under “Credit Facilities - 2010 Credit Facility” below), during the first quarter of 2010, we entered into a new revolving credit facility. The new facility had an initial commitment of $100.0 million, with an option to increase the commitment to $120.0 million (which we exercised during the second quarter), and matures on June 30, 2013. The new facility replaced the $75.0 million revolving credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. that was scheduled to expire in August 2010.  As a result of our recent operating performance and the steps we have recently taken to improve our liquidity position, we ended the quarter with $51.3 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The tables below present a summary of our operating results and certain other financial metrics for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 and the amount and percentage of increase or decrease of each applicable item (dollars in millions).

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Increase
(Decrease)
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Total revenues
  $ 549.0     $ 500.8     $ 48.2       9.6 %
Net loss
  $ (9.6 )   $ (10.5 )   $ (0.9 )     (8.6 %)
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 100.3     $ 92.1     $ 8.2       8.9 %
Cash From Facility Operations
  $ 57.0     $ 52.5     $ 4.5       8.6 %
Facility Operating Income
  $ 187.7     $ 177.6     $ 10.1       5.7 %

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
Increase
(Decrease)
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
Total revenues
  $ 1,093.4     $ 998.7     $ 94.7       9.5 %
Net loss
  $ (23.9 )   $ (24.2 )   $ (0.3 )     (1.2 %)
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 196.6     $ 178.0     $ 18.6       10.4 %
Cash From Facility Operations
  $ 111.4     $ 102.7     $ 8.7       8.5 %
Facility Operating Income
  $ 369.6     $ 350.6     $ 19.0       5.4 %

Adjusted EBITDA and Facility Operating Income are non-GAAP financial measures we use in evaluating our operating performance. Cash From Facility Operations is a non-GAAP financial measure we use in evaluating our liquidity. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for an explanation of how we define each of these measures,

 
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a detailed description of why we believe such measures are useful and the limitations of each measure, a reconciliation of net loss to each of Adjusted EBITDA and Facility Operating Income and a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to Cash From Facility Operations.

Our revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased to $1.1 billion, an increase of $94.7 million, or 9.5%, over our revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009.  The increase in revenues in the current year period was primarily a result of an increase in the average monthly revenue per unit compared to the prior year period, including growing revenues from our ancillary services programs, the inclusion of revenue from recent acquisitions and expansions, and an increase in occupancy.  Our weighted average occupancy rate for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 was 86.7% and 86.4%, respectively.  As described below, beginning with the first quarter of 2010, occupancy rates and average monthly revenue per unit are being reported using the average unit methodology.  Occupancy rates and average monthly revenue per unit for all prior periods have been recast to conform to the current presentation.

During the three months ended June 30, 2010, our Adjusted EBITDA, Cash From Facility Operations and Facility Operating Income increased by 8.9%, 8.6% and 5.7%, respectively, when compared to the three months ended June 30, 2009.  During the six months ended June 30, 2010, our Adjusted EBITDA, Cash From Facility Operations and Facility Operating Income increased by 10.4%, 8.5% and 5.4%, respectively, when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2009.
 
During the three months ended June 30, 2010, we continued to expand our ancillary services offerings.  As of June 30, 2010, we offered therapy services to almost 38,000 of our units and home health services to over 24,000 of our units.   We continue to see positive results from the maturation of previously-opened therapy and home health clinics.  We also expect to continue to expand our ancillary services programs to additional units and to open or acquire additional home health agencies.

We believe that the deteriorating housing market, credit crisis and general economic uncertainty have caused some potential customers (or their adult children) to delay or reconsider moving into our communities, resulting in a decrease in occupancy rates and occupancy levels when compared to historical levels.  We remain cautious about the economy and the adverse credit and financial markets and their effect on our customers and our business.  In addition, we continue to experience volatility in the entrance fee portion of our business.  The timing of entrance fee sales is subject to a number of different factors (including the ability of potential customers to sell their existing homes) and is also inherently subject to variability (positively or negatively) when measured over the short-term.  These factors also impact our potential independent living customers to a significant extent.  We expect occupancy and entrance fee sales to normalize over the longer term.

Consolidated Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, statements of operations items and the amount and percentage of increase or decrease of these items. The results of operations for any particular period are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period. The following data should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes, which are included herein.

Beginning with the first quarter of 2010, occupancy rates and average monthly revenue per unit are reported using an average unit methodology based on a consistent treatment of units across all product lines, as compared to the  historical method where occupancy was reported based upon unit calculations that varied by product line.  Occupancy rates and average monthly revenue per unit for all prior periods have been recast to conform to the current presentation.


 
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(dollars in thousands, except average monthly revenue per unit)

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
             
   
2010
   
2009
   
Increase
(Decrease)
   
% Increase
(Decrease)
 
                         
Statement of Operations Data:
                       
Revenue
                       
Resident fees
                       
Retirement Centers
  $ 132,209     $ 123,915     $ 8,294       6.7 %
Assisted Living
    254,748       228,819       25,929       11.3 %
CCRCs
    160,603       146,725       13,878       9.5 %
Total resident fees
    547,560       499,459       48,101       9.6 %
Management fees
    1,412       1,298       114       8.8 %
Total revenue
    548,972       500,757       48,215       9.6 %
Expense
                               
Facility operating expense
                               
Retirement Centers
    77,246       69,999       7,247       10.4 %
Assisted Living
    162,935       144,860       18,075       12.5 %
CCRCs
    112,870       101,727       11,143       11.0 %
Total facility operating expense
    353,051       316,586       36,465       11.5 %
General and administrative expense
    31,834       31,721       113       0.4 %
Facility lease expense
    67,175       68,434       (1,259 )     (1.8 %)
Depreciation and amortization
    73,168       67,262       5,906       8.8 %
Total operating expense
    525,228       484,003       41,225       8.5 %
Income from operations
    23,744       16,754       6,990       41.7 %
Interest income
    453       328       125       38.1 %
Interest expense
                               
Debt
    (33,903 )     (33,450 )     453       1.4 %
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
    (2,410 )     (3,390 )     (980 )     (28.9 %)
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization
    (2,207 )     7,900       (10,107 )     (127.9 %)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures
    119       581       (462 )     (79.5 %)
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net
    (682 )     (1,740 )     (1,058 )     (60.8 %)
Other non-operating loss
          (8 )     (8 )     (100.0 %)
Loss before income taxes
    (14,886 )     (13,025 )     1,861       14.3 %
Benefit for income taxes
    5,329       2,495       2,834       113.6 %
Net loss
  $ (9,557 )   $ (10,530 )   $ (973 )     (9.2 %)
                                 
Selected Operating and Other Data:
                               
Total number of communities (at end of period)
    564       546       18       3.3 %
Total units operated(1)
    50,810       49,183       1,627       3.3 %
Owned/leased communities units
    47,128       44,865       2,263       5.0 %
Owned/leased communities occupancy rate (weighted average) (2)
    86.8 %     86.2 %     0.6 %     0.7 %
Average monthly revenue per unit (3)
  $ 4,415     $ 4,258     $ 157       3.7 %
 
 
 
Selected Segment Operating and Other Data:
                               
Retirement Centers
                               
Number of communities (period end)
    80       77       3       3.9 %
Total units (1)
    14,737       14,117       620       4.4 %
Occupancy rate (weighted average)
    87.1 %     86.9 %     0.2 %     0.2 %
Average monthly revenue per unit (3)
  $ 3,434     $ 3,366     $ 68       2.0 %
Assisted Living
                               
Number of communities (period end)
    429       413       16       3.9 %
Total units (1)
    21,115       20,073       1,042       5.2 %
Occupancy rate (weighted average)
    88.0 %     86.0 %     2.0 %     2.3 %
Average monthly revenue per unit (3)
  $ 4,571     $ 4,417     $ 154       3.5 %
CCRCs
                               
Number of communities (period end)
    36       35       1       2.9 %
Total units (1)
    11,276       10,675       601       5.6 %
Occupancy rate (weighted average) (2)
    84.2 %     85.7 %     (1.5 %)     (1.8 %)
Average monthly revenue per unit (3)
  $ 5,437     $ 5,153     $ 284       5.5 %
Management Services
                               
Number of communities (period end)
    19       21       (2 )     (9.5 %)
Total units (1)
    3,682       4,309       (627 )     (14.6 %)
Occupancy rate (weighted average)
    83.4 %     84.6 %     (1.2 %)     (1.4 %)
                                 
Selected Entrance Fee Data:
                               
Non-refundable entrance fees sales
  $ 8,354     $ 5,718                  
Refundable entrance fees sales
    6,619       4,098                  
Total entrance fee receipts(4)
    14,973       9,816                  
Refunds
    (5,360 )     (6,357 )                
Net entrance fees
  $ 9,613     $ 3,459                  
 
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(1)
Total units operated represent the average units operated during the period, excluding equity homes.
 
(2)
Excluding the impact of current quarter expansion openings, for the three months ended June 30, 2010, owned/leased communities occupancy rate was 87.0% and CCRCs occupancy rate was 84.9%.
 
(3)
Average monthly revenue per unit represents the average of the total monthly revenues, excluding amortization of entrance fees, divided by average occupied units.
 
(4)
Includes $5.6 million of first generation entrance fee receipts (which represent initial entrance fees received from the sale of units at a newly opened entrance fee CCRC) during the three months ended June 30, 2010.

As of June 30, 2010, our total operations included 564 communities with a capacity of 51,858 units.

Resident Fees

The increase in resident fees occurred across all segments.  Resident fees increased over the prior-year second quarter mainly due to an increase in average monthly revenue per unit during the current period, including an increase in our ancillary services revenue as we continue to roll out therapy and home health services to many of our communities, the inclusion of revenue from recent acquisitions and expansions, and an increase in occupancy.  During the current period, revenues grew 2.9% at the 514 communities we operated during both periods with a 2.2% increase in the average monthly revenue per unit excluding amortization of entrance fees in both instances.  Occupancy increased 0.6% in these communities period over period.

Retirement Centers revenue increased $8.3 million, or 6.7%, primarily due to the inclusion of acquisitions that occurred after the prior period and an increase in average monthly revenue per unit, including an increase in our ancillary services revenue, at communities we operated during both periods, partially offset by a decrease in occupancy at those same communities period over period.
 
 
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Assisted Living revenue increased $25.9 million, or 11.3%, primarily due to the inclusion of acquisitions that occurred after the prior period and increases in the average monthly revenue per unit, including an increase in our ancillary services revenue, and occupancy at the communities we operated during both periods.

CCRCs revenue increased $13.9 million, or 9.5%, primarily due to the inclusion of expansions that opened after the prior period and an increase in the average monthly revenue per unit, including an increase in our ancillary services revenue, at the communities we operated during both periods, partially offset by a decrease in occupancy at these same communities period over period.

Management Fees

Management fees remained relatively constant period over period.

Facility Operating Expense

Facility operating expense increased over the prior-year period primarily due to an increase in salaries and wages, additional current year expense incurred in connection with the continued expansion of our ancillary services programs during 2009 and 2010 and the inclusion of expenses from recent acquisitions and expansions.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in insurance expense related to changes in estimates and significant cost control measures that were implemented in recent periods.

Retirement Centers operating expenses increased $7.2 million, or 10.4%, primarily due to the inclusion of expenses from acquisitions that occurred after the prior period and an increase in expenses incurred in connection with the continued expansion of our ancillary services programs.  Facility operating expenses were also negatively impacted by increases in lighting retrofit costs related to an initiative to use more energy efficient light bulbs in our communities, as well as increased salaries and wages due to wage rate increases and an increase in hours worked period over period.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in insurance expense related to changes in estimates and significant cost control measures that were implemented in recent periods.

Assisted Living operating expenses increased $18.1 million, or 12.5%, primarily due to the inclusion of expenses from acquisitions that occurred after the prior period, an increase in expenses incurred in connection with the continued expansion of our ancillary services programs, as well as increased salaries and wages due to wage rate increases and an increase in hours worked period over period.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in insurance expense related to changes in estimates and reduced workers compensation expenses.

CCRCs operating expenses increased $11.1 million, or 11.0%, primarily due to the inclusion of expenses from expansions that opened after the prior period, increased salaries and wages due to wage rate increases and an increase in hours worked period over period, and increases in lighting retrofit costs related to an initiative to use more energy efficient light bulbs in our communities.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in insurance expense related to changes in estimates and reduced workers compensation expenses.

General and Administrative Expense

General and administrative expense increased $0.1 million, or 0.4%, primarily as a result of increases in employee benefits, travel expenses and transaction-related costs, partially offset by decreases in bonus expense and non-cash stock-based compensation expense in the current period.  General and administrative expense as a percentage of total revenue, including revenue generated by the communities we manage and excluding non-cash compensation expense, was 4.6% for both the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, calculated as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
 
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Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Resident fee revenues
  $ 547,560       94.1 %   $ 499,459       92.7 %
Resident fee revenues under management
    34,282       5.9 %     39,247       7.3 %
Total
  $ 581,842       100.0 %   $ 538,706       100.0 %
General and administrative expenses (excluding non-cash compensation expense)
  $ 26,729       4.6 %   $ 24,850       4.6 %
Non-cash compensation expense
    5,105       0.9 %     6,871       1.3 %
General and administrative expenses (including non-cash compensation expense)
  $ 31,834       5.5 %   $ 31,721       5.9 %

Facility Lease Expense

Lease expense remained relatively constant period over period.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $5.9 million, or 8.8%, primarily due to the inclusion of acquisitions and expansions that occurred or opened subsequent to the prior period.

Interest Income

Interest income remained relatively constant period over period.

Interest Expense

The change in interest expense was primarily driven by additional interest expense recorded from the change in the fair value of interest rate swaps and caps due to unfavorable changes in the LIBOR yield curve.

Income Taxes

Our effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were 35.8% and 19.2%, respectively. The difference in the effective rate between these periods was primarily due to the impact of the nondeductible stock-based compensation recorded under ASC 718-10 in 2009.

An additional interest charge related to our tax contingency reserve was recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2010. Tax returns for years 2007 and 2008 are subject to future examination by tax authorities. In addition, certain tax returns are open from 2000 through 2006 to the extent of the net operating losses generated during those periods.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, statements of operations items and the amount and percentage of increase or decrease of these items. The results of operations for any particular period are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period. The following data should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes, which are included herein.

Beginning with the first quarter of 2010, occupancy rates and average monthly revenue per unit are reported using an average unit methodology based on a consistent treatment of units across all product lines, as compared to the  historical method where occupancy was reported based upon unit calculations that varied by product line.

 
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Occupancy rates and average monthly revenue per unit for all prior periods have been recast to conform to the current presentation.

(dollars in thousands, except average monthly revenue per unit)

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
             
   
2010
   
2009
   
Increase
(Decrease)
   
% Increase
(Decrease)
 
                         
Statement of Operations Data:
                       
Revenue
                       
Resident fees
                       
Retirement Centers
  $ 263,792     $ 247,158     $ 16,634       6.7 %
Assisted Living
    506,244       457,894       48,350       10.6 %
CCRCs
    320,553       290,636       29,917       10.3 %
Total resident fees
    1,090,589       995,688       94,901       9.5 %
Management fees
    2,807       3,015       (208 )     (6.9 %)
Total revenue
    1,093,396       998,703       94,693       9.5 %
Expense
                               
Facility operating expense
                               
Retirement Centers
    155,644       141,106       14,538       10.3 %
Assisted Living
    325,645       290,640       35,005       12.0 %
CCRCs
    227,086       202,952       24,134       11.9 %
Total facility operating expense
    708,375       634,698       73,677       11.6 %
General and administrative expense
    63,786       65,428       (1,642 )     (2.5 %)
Facility lease expense
    135,424       136,175       (751 )     (0.6 %)
Depreciation and amortization
    146,229       135,395       10,834       8.0 %
Total operating expense
    1,053,814       971,696       82,118       8.5 %
Income from operations
    39,582       27,007       12,575       46.6 %
Interest income
    1,080       1,148       (68 )     (5.9 %)
Interest expense
                               
Debt
    (67,183 )     (66,271 )     912       1.4 %
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
    (5,006 )     (4,932 )     74       1.5 %
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization
    (4,847 )     3,615       (8,462 )     (234.1 %)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated ventures
    516