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We provide post-acute health care services primarily to Medicare beneficiaries in non-urban markets in the United States. We provide home-based services, primarily through home nursing agencies and hospices and facility-based services, primarily through long-term acute care hospitals and outpatient rehabilitation clinics. Through our wholly and majority owned subsidiaries, equity joint ventures and controlled affiliates, we currently operate in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, Kentucky, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, West Virginia, Ohio and Missouri. As of December 31, 2007, we owned and operated 144 home nursing locations, nine hospices, a diabetes management company and a private duty agency. As of December 31, 2007, we also managed the operations of four home nursing agencies in which we do not have an ownership interest.  ... More..."http://secfilings.nasdaq.com/edgar_conv_html%2f2008%2f03%2f17%2f0000950144-08-001999.html#FIS_BUSINESS"   
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Founded in 1994

LHC GROUP INC (LHCG:NASDAQ)

LAST $33.77 USD
CHANGE TODAY +0.24 0.72%
VOLUME 196.5K
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Snapshot of LHC GROUP INC (LHCG)

OPEN
$33.74
PREVIOUS CLOSE
$33.53
DAY HIGH
$33.78
DAY LOW
$33.09
52 WEEK HIGH
12/15/09 - $35.24
52 WEEK LOW
04/15/09 - $18.26
MARKET CAP
628.0M
AVERAGE VOLUME 10 D
164.4K
EPS TTM
$2.43
SHARES OUTSTANDING
18.6M
LHCG Does Not Pay Dividends
P/E TTM
13.9x
K = Thousands  M = Millions  B = Billions

Key developments for LHC GROUP INC (LHCG)

LHC Group, Inc. expected to Report Q1 2010 Results on May 3, 2010. This event was calculated by Capital IQ (Created on March 4, 2010).

LHC Group, Inc. expected to Report Q1 2010 Results on May 3, 2010. This event was calculated by Capital IQ (Created on March 4, 2010).

LHC Group, Inc. Announces Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2009; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2010; Plans to Open New Locations

LHC Group, Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. Net service revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 increased 27.0% to $141.5 million compared with $111.4 million for the same period in 2008. Net income attributable to LHC Group for the fourth quarter of 2009 totaled $12.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared with net income of $10.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2008. For the quarter, the company has reported operating income of $23.8 million, income from continuing operations before income taxes and non-controlling interest of $23.8 million and income from continuing operations of $15.8 million or $0.70 per diluted share compared to operating income of $20.8 million, income from continuing operations before income taxes and non-controlling interest of $21.2 million and income from continuing operations of $15 million or $0.60 per diluted share reported last year. Net service revenue for the year ended December 31, 2009, increased 39.0% to $532.0 million compared with $382.6 million in 2008. Net income attributable to LHC Group for the year ended December 31, 2009, totaled $43.8 million, or $2.43 per diluted share, compared with net income of $30.2 million, or $1.69 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2008. For the year, the company has reported operating income of $85.0 million, income from continuing operations before income taxes and non-controlling interest of $84.6 million and income from continuing operations of $58 million or $2.43 per diluted share compared to operating income of $60.5 million, income from continuing operations before income taxes and non-controlling interest of $61.5 million and income from continuing operations of $42.7 million or $1.73 per diluted share reported last year. Net cash provided by operating activities were $49.2 million against $85.5 million and expenditure on purchases of property, building, and equipment was $8.2 million against $8.5 million reported last year. The Company also announced their net revenue and fully diluted earnings per share guidance for full-year 2010. Full-year net service revenue is expected to be in the range of $610 million to $620 million and fully diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $2.60 to $2.70. The guidance does not take into account any future acquisitions. In 2010, the company anticipates opening 25 to 30 new de novo locations, which has not been factored into the 2010 guidance.

LHC Group, Inc. to Report Q4, 2009 Results on 03/03/2010

LHC Group, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2009 results on 03/03/2010

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Industry Analysis

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Price/Earnings 13.9x
Price/Sales 1.1x
Price/Book 2.7x
Price/Cash Flow 14.3x
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LHCG transactions

Type
Date
Target
Merger/Acquisition
March 10, 2010
Salem Hospital, Salem Hospital Home Care
Merger/Acquisition
February 8, 2010
Hutcheson Medical Center, Inc.
Merger/Acquisition
January 4, 2010
Access Hospice, LLC

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LHC Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Salem Hospital Home Care

Quote: NasdaqLHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the assets of Salem Hospital Home Care located in Salem, Oregon. Salem Hospital Home Care is the largest provider of home health services in the mid-valley area.The primary service area of this acquisition spans six counties in Oregon.The estimated population of the service area is 1 million, with almost 12% over the age of 65. N...
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LHC Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Salem Hospital Home Care

Quote: NasdaqLHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the assets of Salem Hospital Home Care located in Salem, Oregon. Salem Hospital Home Care is the largest provider of home health services in the mid-valley area.The primary service area of this acquisition spans six counties in Oregon.The estimated population of the service area is 1 million, with almost 12% over the age of 65. N...
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LHC GROUP, INC Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Quote: Other Events. On March 10, 2010, LHC Group, Inc. (the "Company"), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the assets of Salem Hospital Home Care located in Salem, Oregon. The primary service area of this acquisition spans six counties in Oregon. The estimated population of the service area is 1 million, with almost 12% over the age of 65. Net revenue for the Salem, Oregon, agency ...
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LHC Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2009 Results

Quote: Highlights:NasdaqLHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.Financial Results for the Fourth QuarterFinancial Results for the YearIn commenting on the results, Keith G. Myers, chief executive officer of LHC Group, said, "2009 was another great year for LHC Group. While much of the attention in 2009 was on Washington, D.C. and health care reform, we continued to...
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LHC GROUP, INC Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Quote: Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 3, 2010, LHC Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. shall not be deemed "filed" for pu...
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LHC Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2009 Results

Quote: Highlights:LHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.Financial Results for the Fourth QuarterFinancial Results for the YearIn commenting on the results, Keith G. Myers, chief executive officer of LHC Group, said, "2009 was another great year for LHC Group. While much of the attention in 2009 was on Washington, D.C. and health care reform, we continued to prepa...
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LHC Group Q4 and year-end 2009 Earnings conference call Call scheduled for Thu, Mar 4

Quote: Call DetailsLHC Group Q4 and year-end 2009 Earnings conference callScheduled to start Thu, Mar 4, 2010, 11:00 am EasternAbout LHC GroupLHCG)Other Calls LHC Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides post-acute healthcare services primarily to Medicare beneficiaries in rural markets in the United States. The company offers various home-based services primarily through home nursing agencies and hospices; and facility-based services principally through long-term acute care hospitals and o...
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LHC Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hutcheson Home Health

Quote: LHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the assets of Hutcheson Home Health located in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.The primary service area of this joint venture spans six counties in Georgia, which is a Certificate of Need (CON) state. The estimated population of the service area is 322,000, with almost 12% over the age of 65. Net revenue for the Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, agen...
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LHC Group Teams Up With Studer Group

Quote: LHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today that it has partnered with the Studer Group on a project that will combine the Studer Group's tested tools and processes with LHC Group's operational model and dedicated caregivers to create excellence in patient satisfaction and quality outcomes.The Studer Group is an outcomes-based health care consulting firm devoted to teaching evidence-based tools and processes that organizations can use to ...
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LHC Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates

Quote: LHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today details for the release of its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.LHC Group plans to issue its earnings release for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, after the market closes on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, and will host a conference call on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The toll-free number to call for this interactive teleconfe...
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LHC Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hutcheson Home Health

Quote: LHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the assets of Hutcheson Home Health located in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.The primary service area of this joint venture spans six counties in Georgia, which is a Certificate of Need (CON) state. The estimated population of the service area is 322,000, with almost 12% over the age of 65. Net revenue for the Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, agen...
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LHC Group Teams Up With Studer Group

Quote: LHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today that it has partnered with the Studer Group on a project that will combine the Studer Group's tested tools and processes with LHC Group's operational model and dedicated caregivers to create excellence in patient satisfaction and quality outcomes.The Studer Group is an outcomes-based health care consulting firm devoted to teaching evidence-based tools and processes that organizations can use to ...
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LHC Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates

Quote: LHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today details for the release of its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.LHC Group plans to issue its earnings release for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, after the market closes on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, and will host a conference call on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The toll-free number to call for this interactive teleconfe...
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LHC Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates

Quote: LHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today details for the release of its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.LHC Group plans to issue its earnings release for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, after the market closes on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, and will host a conference call on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The toll-free number to call for this interactive tel...
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LHC Group Teams Up With Studer Group

Quote: LHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today that it has partnered with the Studer Group on a project that will combine the Studer Group's tested tools and processes with LHC Group's operational model and dedicated caregivers to create excellence in patient satisfaction and quality outcomes.  The Studer Group is an outcomes-based health care consulting firm devoted to teaching evidence-based tools and processes that organizations can us...
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LHC GROUP, INC Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Quote: Other Events. On February 8, 2010, LHC Group, Inc. (the "Company"), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the assets of Hutcheson Home Health located in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. The primary service area of this joint venture spans six counties in Georgia, which is a Certificate of Need (CON) state. The estimated population of the service area is 322,000, with almost 12% over th...
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LHC Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hutcheson Home Health

Quote: LHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the assets of Hutcheson Home Health located in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.The primary service area of this joint venture spans six counties in Georgia, which is a Certificate of Need (CON) state. The estimated population of the service area is 322,000, with almost 12% over the age of 65. Net revenue for the Fort Oglethorpe, Geor...
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LHC GROUP, INC Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Quote: The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the form of Indemnification Agreement, which was filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Form S-1/A filed on February 14, 2005 and is incorporated by reference herein. Certain matters discussed in this Current Report on Form 8-K constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements about the impact of the acquisition on LHC Group's earnings. Fo...
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Kenneth Thorpe, Ph.D., Joins LHC Group Board of Directors

Quote: LHCGNews), one of the largest providers of home health services in the United States, announced today that it has appointed Kenneth Thorpe, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Thorpe will serve on the Quality Committee.Kenneth Thorpe, Ph.D., is the Robert W. Woodruff Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Policy & Management in the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. He also co-directs the Emory Center on Health Outcomes and Quality. He ...
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