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IntegraMed Q3 EPS Grew 8% to $0.14 on a 3% Increase in Total Revenue to $53.6 Million

Thu Nov 5, 2009 7:27am EST
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PURCHASE, N.Y.--(Business Wire)--
IntegraMed America, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMD):

                                                                                     
 Conference Call:               Today, Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. EST  
 Dial-in Numbers:               866-395-2657 or 706-902-0717 (international)         
 Webcast / Replay URL:          www.integramed.com or www.earnings.com               
 Phone Replay:                  800-642-1687 or 706-645-9291 through November 6      
 Conference ID#:                37103590                                             
                                                                                     


IntegraMed America, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMD), the nation`s leading manager of
specialty outpatient healthcare facilities in the emerging, technology-focused
medical niches of fertility and vein care, today reported improved overall
operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30,
2009. Please note that results for the 2008 periods have been restated to
reflect a change in revenue recognition methodology for a portion of the
deferred revenue within the Company`s Consumer Services Division. The change did
not impact 2009 results.

                                                                                                             
 Summary Financial Results                                                                                   
 (in thousands, except per share data)                                                                       
                            Three      Three                   Nine        Nine                  
                            Months     Months                  Months      Months                
                            Ended      Ended         %         Ended       Ended         %       
                            9/30/09    9/30/08(1)    Change    9/30/09     9/30/08(1)    Change  
 Revenue:                                                                                        
 Fertility Centers          $35,964    $36,505       -1%       $109,538    $104,302      +5%     
 Consumer Services          5,013      5,364         -7%       15,242      14,367        +6%     
 Vein Clinics               12,621     10,360        +22%      37,288      29,264        +27%    
 Total Revenue              $53,598    $52,229       +3%       $162,068    $147,933      +10%    
 Contribution:                                                                                   
 Fertility Centers          2,979      2,743         +9%       8,678       7,617         +14%    
 Consumer Services          1,068      1,352         -21%      3,741       4,034         -7%     
 Vein Clinics               995        892           +12%      3,031       1,927         +57%    
 Total contribution         $ 5,042    $4,987        +1%       $15,450     $13,578       +14%    
 G&A Costs                  $ 2,764    $2,853        -3%       $ 9,333     $ 7,951       +17%    
 Net Interest expense       259        308           -16%      682         884           -23%    
 Income before Inc Taxes    2,019      1,826         +11%      5,435       4,743         +15%    
 Income Taxes               791        727           +9%       2,173       1,909         +14%    
 Net income                 $ 1,228    $1,099        +12%      $ 3,262     $ 2,834       +15%    
 EPS                        $0.14      $0.13         +8%       $0.37       $0.33         +12%    
 Diluted shares             8,839      8,714         +1%       8,833       8,685         +2%     
                                                                                                 
 (1) As reported on a Form 8-K filed November 3, 2009, IntegraMed`s 2008 results have been restated to reflect an accounting methodology change implemented with respect to the timing of revenue recognition for a portion of Attain IVF Program deferred revenues within the Consumer Services Division. 
                                                                                                             


IntegraMed CEO Jay Higham, commented, "On a company-wide basis, we were able to
achieve a modest improvement in total revenue during the third quarter, and our
operating discipline enabled the Company to deliver an even greater percentage
improvement in net income and EPS. Challenges that began to emerge in the second
quarter in the fertility marketplace were offset by a strong performance in our
Vein Clinics business, validating our strategy to diversify into this specialty
health care niche in 2007. 

"New patient visits at our Fertility Centers increased by 7%, and by 37% at our
Vein Clinics, as compared to last year`s third quarter. Applications for our
Attain IVF programs also increased, by 2%, as compared to last year, and by 6%
versus Q2 2009. 

"The effects of the lingering recession and a tight consumer credit market
played a more significant role during Q3 2009. We first saw this issue arise
toward the end of the second quarter when Attain IVF Program enrollments trailed
those of the prior year`s period, and those lower enrollments translated into
lower Q3 2009 revenues. The tight credit environment also impacted the revenue
generating capabilities at our Fertility Centers, as patients were increasingly
challenged in meeting the high costs of IVF treatment. For patients without
insurance coverage, financing represents an important source of funds for
fertility treatments. The limited availability of financing at reasonable rates
caused some patients to defer IVF treatment as was reflected in a modest decline
in the number of completed IVF cycles, despite a rise in new patient visits. 

"Although we expect the consumer to face continuing economic uncertainties into
2010, we believe IntegraMed has the right leadership team and staff, the right
strategies in place and a value proposition that resonates particularly well
within the healthcare field at this time. Our performance continues to outstrip
that of our competitors, a dynamic we believe offers a unique opportunity to
expand our Fertility Centers business via new or expanded contracts with leading
fertility practices across the country." 

John Hlywak, CFO of IntegraMed, added, "Our financial and operational focus
enabled IntegraMed to once again deliver solid operational performance despite
the top-line impact of lingering consumer economic headwinds. Managing operating
expenses in this environment remains a central focus of everyone at IntegraMed.
As we work to drive margins at the operating divisions, a similar focus is
occurring at the corporate level where we reduced Q3 2009 G&A to just 55% of
total contribution, compared to 57% in the third quarter of 2008." 

Fertility Centers

                        Q3 2009    Q3 2008    Change    % Change  
 Revenue:               $36.0M     $36.5M     -0.5M     -1%       
 Operating Income:      $3.0M      $2.7M      +$0.3M    +9%       
 New Patient Visits:    7,063      6,602      +461      +7%       
 IVF Cycles:            3,424      3,566      -142      -4%       


Fertility Centers revenue declined on a year-over-year basis due to the impact
of the previously reported loss of a third-party payer contract at one of our
larger fertility centers at the beginning of the year. That contract loss
amounted to approximately $2.0 million in lost revenue. Despite this factor,
IntegraMed was able to achieve a 9% improvement in Q3 2009 divisional operating
income. The improvement reflected an increase in operating margin to 8.3%,
compared to 7.5% in the same period of 2008. 

IntegraMed is also noting a shift in case mix, with a slightly lower overall
proportion of patient revenue coming from IVF treatment, as some patients are
choosing alternative, lower cost treatments that are covered by insurance. This
shift contributed to a small decline in IVF cycles performed. 

IntegraMed remains committed to extending its position as a leading operator of
fertility centers in the U.S. and continues to target the acquisition of one or
two mid-sized fertility center contracts each year. Management is in dialogue
with several prospective centers and remains confident in its ability to achieve
or expand on this goal. Importantly, IntegraMed`s track record of improving the
growth, margins and profitability of contracted fertility centers, despite the
economic challenges, is gaining widespread notice within the fertility
marketplace. 

Consumer Services (Attain IVF Program)

                      Q3 2009    Q3 2008 (1)    Change    % Change  
 Revenue:             $5.0M      $5.4M          -$0.4M    -7%       
 Operating Income:    $1.1M      $1.4M          -$0.3M    -21%      
 Applications:        552        542            +10       +2%       
 Enrollments:         288        307            -19       -6%       
                                                                    
 (1) Q3 2008 resultshave been restated to reflect changes in the accounting methodology with respect to the timing of certain revenue recognition for the Attain IVF program within the Consumer Services Division. 


While still within the normal range, a decrease in pregnancy rates in Q3 2009
versus the year-ago period was a principal factor in the year-over-year decrease
in Consumer Services segment revenue. Additionally, Consumer Services new
patient enrollments declined 6% during Q3 2009 primarily as a result of the
impact of a transition in the third-party consumer lender for the Attain IVF
Program, as well as from general economic factors and a difficult consumer
credit environment. IntegraMed announced yesterday that it has secured a new
third-party finance partner to replace CapitalOne, its long-time partner which
exited all health care financing earlier in the year. The management team at
IntegraMed`s new partner, Springstone Patient Financing, has substantial
experience in lending within the fertility marketplace. Accordingly, they have
developed a much more attractive package of financial solutions at more
competitive rates and have committed to supporting us with the highest level of
customer service. The benefits of this new source of patient funding should be
fully reflected starting in the first quarter of 2010. 

As of September 30, 2009, IntegraMed provided its Attain IVF Programs through 36
fertility centers across the United States. The Company continues to target the
addition of four new fertility center provider groups to its network on an
annual basis, having already added three new providers to its network in 2009. 

Vein Clinics (VCA)

                       Q3 2009    Q3 2008    Change    % Change  
 Revenue:              $12.6M     $10.4M     +$2.2M    +22%      
 Operating Income:     $1.0M      $0.9M      +$0.1M    +12%      
 New Consultations:    3,894      2,849      +1,045    +37%      
 First Leg Starts:     1,959      1,500      +459      +31%      


IntegraMed achieved strong revenue growth in the Vein Clinics segment,
reflecting the benefit of new patient marketing programs, on-going strong
patient demand, improving clinic performance as well as contributions from new
clinic openings over the past year. Contribution margin from the Vein Clinics
segment was 7.9% in Q3, compared to 8.6% in the year ago period. The decline in
contribution margin reflects the impact of higher marketing costs related to new
clinic launches as well as the entry into new markets with lower insurance
reimbursement rates compared to legacy markets. Despite these factors,
IntegraMed continues to expect contribution margins in this segment to trend
higher over time. 

IntegraMed has opened two new vein clinics so far in 2009 - both in Ohio - and
targets the opening of one additional VCA location during the balance of the
year. Looking forward, given the performance and financial returns being
achieved in this business, the Company has determined to expand its growth plans
and is now targeting the opening of eight new clinics in 2010. 

VCA has more than 25 years of experience specializing in all aspects of vein
disease. VCA uses minimally invasive techniques for diagnosing and treating
patients` chronic vein problems. All procedures are performed in
state-of-the-art facilities, requiring no hospitalization or surgery and
allowing patients to be back on their feet the same day. 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

The Company`s financial condition strengthened in the first nine months of 2009,
with net cash rising by $6.9 million in the first nine months of 2009 compared
to a $1.3 million decrease in net cash in the same year ago period. Cash and
cash equivalents at September 30, 2009 rose to $35.2 million, compared to $22.4
million a year ago, $31.5 million at June 30, 2009 and $28.3 million at December
31, 2008. IntegraMed expects to continue building cash from operations for the
remainder of 2009. 

About IntegraMed America, Inc.

IntegraMed America, Inc. manages highly specialized outpatient facilities in
emerging, technology-based, niche medical markets and is a leading manager of
fertility centers and vein clinics in the United States. IntegraMed supports its
provider networks with clinical and business information systems, marketing and
sales, facilities and operations management, finance and accounting, human
resources, legal, risk management and quality assurance services. IntegraMed
also offers treatment-financing programs for self-pay patients. 

IntegraMed`s fertility network is the nation`s largest fertility network,
comprised of 36 contracted centers with over 100 locations in 31 states and the
District of Columbia. Nearly one of every four IVF procedures in the U.S. is
performed in an IntegraMed network fertility practice. The IntegraMed Vein Care
network is the leading provider of varicose vein care services in the US,
operating 34 centers in 13 states, principally in the Midwest and Southeast. 

For more information about IntegraMed please visit: 

www.integramed.com for investor background,
www.integramedfertility.com for fertility, or
www.veinclinics.com for vein care 

Statements contained in this press release that are not based on historical
fact, including statements concerning future results, performance, expectations
and expansion of IntegraMed are forward-looking statements that may involve a
number of risks and uncertainties.Actual results may differ materially from the
statements made as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to,
the risks associated with IntegraMed's ability to identify, consummate and
finance future growth, including larger-scale acquisitions; changes in insurance
coverage, government laws and regulations regarding health care or managed care
contracting; and other risks, including those identified in the company's most
recent Form 10-K and in other documents filed by IntegraMed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.All information in this press release is as
of November 5, 2009 and IntegraMed undertakes no duty to update this
information.

                                                                                                                                                
 INTEGRAMED AMERICA, INC.                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS                                                                                                                      
 (all amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)                                                                                                      
 (Unaudited)                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                
                                                             For the                                    For the                                       
                                                             three-month                                nine-month                                    
                                                             period ended                               period ended                                  
                                                             September 30,                              September 30,                                 
                                                             2009                    2008            2009                   2008                 
 Revenue                                                                                                                                        
 Fertility Centers                                        $  35,964            $    36,505         $   109,538          $     104,302      
 Consumer Services                                           5,013                  5,364              15,242                 14,367       
 Vein Clinics                                                12,621                 10,360             37,288                 29,264       
 Total Revenue                                               53,598                 52,229             162,068                147,933      
                                                                                                                                                
 Costs of services and sales                                                                                                                    
 Fertility Centers                                           32,985                 33,762             100,860                96,685       
 Consumer Services                                           3,945                  4,012              11,501                 10,333       
 Vein Clinics                                                11,626                 9,468              34,257                 27,337       
 Total Cost of Services and Sales                            48,556                 47,242             146,618          134,355             
                                                                                                                                                
 Contribution                                                                                                                                   
 Fertility Centers                                           2,979                  2,743              8,678                  7,617        
 Consumer Services                                           1,068                  1,352              3,741                  4,034        
 Vein Clinics                                                995                    892                3,031                  1,927        
 Total Contribution                                          5,042                  4,987              15,450                 13,578       
                                                                                                                                                
 General and administrative expenses                         2,764                  2,853              9,333                  7,951        
 Interest income                                             (44     )              (95     )          (187     )             (324     )   
 Interest expense                                            303                    403                869                    1,208        
 Total other expenses                                        3,023                  3,161              10,015                 8,835        
                                                                                                                                                
 Income before income taxes                                  2,019                  1,826              5,435                  4,743        
 Income tax provision                                        791                    727                2,173                  1,909        
 Net income                                               $  1,228             $    1,099          $   3,262            $     2,834        
                                                                                                                                                
 Basic and diluted earnings per share of Common Stock:                                                                                          
 Basic earnings per share                                 $  0.14              $    0.13           $   0.37             $     0.33         
 Diluted earnings per share                               $  0.14              $    0.13           $   0.37             $     0.33         
                                                                                                                                                
 Weighted average shares - basic                             8,776                  8,648              8,770                  8,607        
 Weighted average shares - diluted                           8,839                  8,714              8,833                  8,685        
                                                                                                                                           


                                                                                                                        
 INTEGRAMED AMERICA, INC.                                                                                                    
 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                                                                                                 
 (all amounts in thousands)                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                        
                                                                     September 30,              December 31,             
                                                                     2009                       2008                     
 ASSETS                                                              (unaudited)                                         
 Current assets:                                                                                                        
 Cash and cash equivalents                                           $      35,186            $      28,275          
 Patient and other receivables, net                                         7,590                    6,681           
 Deferred taxes                                                             4,352                    5,744           
 Other current assets                                                       6,068                    6,468           
                                                                                                                        
 Total current assets                                                       53,196                   47,168          
                                                                                                                        
 Fixed assets, net                                                          16,674                   16,618          
 Intangible assets, Business Service Rights, net                            20,984                   21,956          
 Goodwill                                                                   29,478                   29,478          
 Trademarks                                                                 4,442                    4,442           
 Other assets                                                               3,682                    1,781           
                                                                                                                        
 Total assets                                                        $      128,456           $      121,443         
                                                                                                                        
 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                                                                   
 Current liabilities:                                                                                                   
 Accounts payable                                                    $      2,049             $      2,853           
 Accrued liabilities                                                        18,823                   17,818          
 Current portion of long-term notes payable and other obligations           11,335                   11,351          
 Due to Fertility Medical Practices, net                                    10,551                   6,354           
 Attain IVF and other patient deposits                                      12,996                   11,237          
                                                                                                                        
 Total current liabilities                                                  55,754                   49,613          
                                                                                                                        
 Long-term notes payable and other obligations                              15,845                   18,868          
 Deferred tax liabilities                                                   271                      696             
                                                                            71,870                   69,177          
 Commitments and Contingencies                                                                                          
                                                                                                                        
 Shareholders' equity:                                                                                                  
 Common stock                                                               88                       87              
 Capital in excess of par                                                   56,011                   54,943          
 Other comprehensive (loss)                                                 (222     )               (375     )      
 Treasury stock                                                             (375     )               (211     )      
 Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit)                                    1,084                    (2,178   )      
 Total shareholders' equity                                                 56,586                   52,266          
                                                                                                                        
 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                          $      128,456           $      121,443         
                                                                                                                     


                                                                                                              
 INTEGRAMED AMERICA, INC.                                                                                     
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS                                                                        
 (all amounts in thousands)                                                                                   
                                                                                                              
                                                             For the                                        
                                                             Nine-month period                              
                                                             ended September 30,                            
                                                             2009                     2008                
                                                             (unaudited)                                    
 Cash flows from operating activities:                                                                    
 Net income                                                  $    3,262             $    2,834        
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided                                                 
 by operating activities:                                                                                 
 Depreciation and amortization                                    5,382                  5,459        
 Deferred income tax provision                                    (836    )              (376    )    
 Deferred Stock-based compensation                                1,038                  617          
 Changes in assets and liabilities                                                                       
 Decrease (increase) in assets:                                                                           
 Patient and other accounts receivable                            (909    )              (1,235  )    
 Other current assets                                             400                    433          
 Other assets                                                     (149    )              (323    )    
 (Decrease) increase in liabilities:                                                                      
 Accounts payable                                                 (804    )              587          
 Accrued liabilities                                              841                    (1,314  )    
 Due to medical practices                                         4,197                  (2,025  )    
 Attain IVF patient deposits                                      1,759                  1,219        
 Net cash provided by operating activities                        14,181                 5,876        
                                                                                                              
 Cash flows used in investing activities:                                                                 
 Purchase of business service rights                         -                            (950    )    
 Cash paid to purchase VCA, net of cash acquired             -                            (119    )    
 Other intangibles                                           -                            (110    )    
 Purchase of fixed assets and leasehold improvements              (4,466  )              (3,896  )    
 Net cash used in investing activities                            (4,466  )              (5,075  )    
                                                                                                              
 Cash flows used in financing activities:                                                                 
 Proceeds from issuance of debt                              -                            380          
 Principle repayments on debt                                     (2,835  )              (2,736  )    
 Common stock transactions                                        31                     261          
 Net cash used in financing activities                            (2,804  )              (2,095  )    
                                                                                                              
 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                        6,911                  (1,294  )    
 Cash at beginning of period                                      28,275                 23,740       
 Cash at end of period                                       $    35,186            $    22,446       
                                                                                                              
 Supplemental Information:                                                                                
 Interest paid                                                    812                    1,012        
 Income taxes paid                                                3,658                  1,483        
                                                                                                      


Investors:
John W. Hlywak, Jr., EVP and CFO
IntegraMed America, Inc.
jhlywak@integramed.com
914-251-4143
or
Media/Investors:
Norberto Aja, David Collins
Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated
inmd@jcir.com
212-835-8500 

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