Omega Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results and Recent Developments

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE: OHI) (the “Company” or “Omega”) announced today its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

SECOND QUARTER 2023 AND RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Net income for the quarter of $62 million, or $0.25 per common share, compared to $92 million, or $0.38 per common share, for the same period in 2022.
• Nareit Funds From Operations (“Nareit FFO”) for the quarter of $155 million or $0.63 per common share, on 246 million weighted-average common shares outstanding, compared to $161 million, or $0.66 per common share, on 243 million weighted-average common shares outstanding, for the same period in 2022.
• Adjusted Funds From Operations (“Adjusted FFO” or “AFFO”) for the quarter of $183 million, or $0.74 per common share, compared to $185 million, or $0.76 per common share, for the same period in 2022.
• Funds Available for Distribution (“FAD”) for the quarter of $173 million, or $0.70 per common share, compared to FAD of $172 million, or $0.71 per common share, for the same period in 2022.
• Completed $129 million in real estate acquisitions.
• Invested $124 million in real estate loans and other loans and investments.
• Funded $17 million in capital renovation and construction-in-progress projects.
• Sold 10 facilities for $45 million in cash proceeds, generating a $12 million gain.
• Declared a $0.67 per share quarterly cash dividend on common stock to be paid in August.
• Repaid $350 million of senior unsecured notes due August 1, 2023.

Nareit FFO, AFFO and FAD are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures that the Company believes are useful in evaluating the performance of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). Reconciliations and further information regarding these non-GAAP measures are provided at the end of this press release.

CEO COMMENTS

Taylor Pickett, Omega’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our second quarter financial performance exceeded our expectations. While we had expected a strong sequential improvement in FAD, as some restructured operators returned to paying rent, this was augmented by unanticipated additional rent payments from some operators on a cash-basis. To the extent that these incremental rents are not received in the third quarter, FAD may decline from its second quarter level. However, longer term, we believe our second quarter FAD highlights the earnings potential of the Company once these restructurings are concluded.”

Mr. Pickett continued, “The operating backdrop continues to improve, with occupancy increasing and the tight labor market slowly moderating. As a result, EBITDAR coverage, excluding CARES Act support, for the first quarter of 2023 ticked up to 1.15x, its highest level in 3 years. At the same time, the acquisition pipeline continues to improve, with the team closing $270 million of transactions in the quarter.”

Mr. Pickett concluded, “While both corporate and industry metrics are improving, the industry is still on the road to recovery and remains quite fragile. As such, it is vital that both federal and state efforts continue to support an industry that proved so integral to protecting the aging and vulnerable during the pandemic. In particular, we remain hopeful that any federal minimum staffing requirement would be thoughtfully constructed, balancing the focus on resident care with the labor challenges and funding needs facing the industry.”

SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

Revenues – Revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 totaled $250.2 million, an increase of $5.5 million over the same period in 2022. The increase primarily resulted from (i) timing of operator restructurings and transitions and (ii) revenue from new investments completed throughout 2022 and 2023. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in revenue from (i) asset sales completed throughout 2022 and 2023 and (ii) operators placed on a cash basis of revenue recognition in the last year.

Expenses – Expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 totaled $201.4 million, an increase of $27.2 million over the same period in 2022. The increase primarily resulted from (i) a $14.5 million unfavorable change in provision for credit losses, (ii) a $13.4 million increase in impairment on real estate properties, (iii) a $2.0 million increase in stock-based compensation expense and (iv) a $1.3 million increase in general and administrative (“G&A”) expense, partially offset by (i) a $3.5 million decrease in acquisition, merger and transition related costs and (ii) a $1.2 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense related to facilities sold and facilities reclassified as held for sale.

Other Income and Expense – Other income for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 totaled $13.3 million, a decrease of $7.5 million over the same period in 2022. The decrease resulted from a decrease in gain on assets sold.

Net Income – Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 totaled $61.5 million, a decrease of $30.4 million over the same period in 2022. The decrease primarily resulted from the aforementioned (i) $27.2 million increase in expenses and (ii) $7.5 million decrease in other income and expense, partially offset by a $5.5 million increase in total revenue.

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Dividend Reinvestment and Common Stock Purchase Plan and ATM Program – The following is a summary of the 2023 quarterly common shares issued under the Dividend Reinvestment and Common Stock Purchase Plan and ATM Program through June 30:

$350 Million Note Repayment – On August 1, 2023, the Company repaid its $350 million 4.375% senior notes that matured on August 1, 2023, from invested cash balances. The Company had $351 million in cash at June 30, 2023.

2023 SECOND QUARTER PORTFOLIO AND RECENT ACTIVITY

Operator Updates:

LaVie – As previously disclosed, in the first quarter of 2023, Omega agreed to allow LaVie to defer up to $19.1 million (or 66% of contractual rent) from January 2023 through April 2023. During the second quarter of 2023, LaVie paid, and Omega recorded, $16.9 million in rent ($2.5 million for April and $7.2 million for both May and June) in accordance with the restructuring terms. Restructuring discussions, including the sale and release of additional facilities, are still ongoing, and the Company anticipates the additional restructuring activity to be completed in the next several months. In July 2023, LaVie paid $2.5 million of rent, and the Company expects LaVie will continue to pay $2.5 million per month, until the additional restructuring activities are completed.

Healthcare Homes – As previously disclosed, during the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company agreed to allow Healthcare Homes Limited (“Healthcare Homes”), a United Kingdom (“U.K.”) based operator, to defer £6.7 million (or $8.2 million) of contractual rent from January 2023 through April 2023 with regular payments to resume in May 2023. Healthcare Homes resumed full contractual rental payments in May 2023 and the Company received $4.4 million in rent in the second quarter of 2023. Healthcare Homes paid its full contractual rent and interest of $2.2 million for July 2023.

Agemo – As previously disclosed, in the first quarter of 2023, the Company entered into a restructuring agreement with Agemo. In accordance with the agreement, Agemo resumed making rent and interest payments during the second quarter of 2023. During the second quarter of 2023, the Company recorded $6.6 million in income related to Agemo (on a cash basis for revenue recognition) consisting of $5.8 million of contractual rent payments received (recorded as rental income) and $0.8 million for two months of interest payments received (recorded as a recovery against provision for credit losses). Additionally, Agemo paid full contractual rent and interest of $2.3 million in July 2023.

Maplewood – During the second quarter of 2023, Maplewood short-paid its June contractual rent by $1.0 million. As Maplewood is on a cash basis for revenue recognition, the Company recorded only the $16.3 million of cash received as rental income in the second quarter. In July, Maplewood again short-paid its contractual rent by $1.0 million. The Company is taking actions to preserve its rights and is in discussions with Maplewood to address the deficiency. In August, the Company drew $2.0 million on a $4.8 million Maplewood security deposit.

Portfolio Transitions – The portfolios of the Company’s previously disclosed 2.4% operator, 2.2% operator, and the two smaller operators referred to last quarter were re-leased to third party operators in the first four months of 2023.

New Investments:

The following table presents real estate investment activity:

$219 Million in Real Estate and Loan Investments – On April 14, 2023, the Company acquired four SNFs in West Virginia for $114.8 million and leased them to an existing operator. The four SNFs were added to the master lease of the operator with an initial annual cash yield of 9.5%, with 2.5% annual escalators. Concurrent with the acquisition, the Company loaned an additional $104.6 million to the operator, primarily for the purpose of financing the operator’s purchase of 13 additional West Virginia SNFs. The loans have a yield of 12.0%.

$14 Million Real Estate Acquisition– On May 1, 2023, the Company acquired one SNF in West Virginia for $13.7 million and leased it to an existing operator. The SNF was added to the master lease of the operator with an initial annual cash yield of 10%, with 2.5% annual escalators.

$10 Million Mezzanine Loan – On June 30, 2023, the Company entered into a $10.0 million mezzanine loan with an existing operator. The mezzanine loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 11% per annum and matures on June 30, 2028.

Asset Sales and Impairments:

$45 Million in Asset Sales – In the second quarter of 2023, the Company sold 10 facilities (five previously classified as held for sale) for $44.7 million in cash, recognizing a gain of $12.2 million.

Impairments and Assets Held for Sale – During the second quarter of 2023, the Company recorded a $21.1 million net impairment charge to reduce the net book value of four facilities to their estimated fair value.

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had one facility classified as assets held for sale, totaling $1.4 million in net book value.

OPERATOR COVERAGE DATA

The following tables present operator revenue mix, census and coverage data based on information provided by the Company’s operators for the indicated periods. The Company has not independently verified this information, and it is providing this data for informational purposes only.

BALANCE SHEET AND LIQUIDITY

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had $5.3 billion of outstanding indebtedness with a weighted-average annual interest rate of 4.23%. The Company’s indebtedness consisted of an aggregate principal amount of $4.9 billion of senior unsecured notes, a $50.0 million unsecured term loan, $360.8 million of secured debt and $20.3 million of borrowings outstanding under its unsecured revolving credit facility. As of June 30, 2023, total cash and cash equivalents were $350.7 million, and the Company had $1.4 billion of undrawn capacity under its unsecured revolving credit facility.

During the second quarter of 2023, the Company terminated its five forward starting swaps with $400 million in aggregate notional value and received $92.6 million in a net cash settlement from the counterparties.

DIVIDENDS

On July 20, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.67 per share, to be paid August 15, 2023, to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 31, 2023.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information regarding the Company can be found in its Second Quarter 2023 Financial Supplemental posted under “Financial Info” in the Investors section of Omega’s website. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, Omega’s website, including the information contained in the aforementioned supplemental, is not incorporated by any reference into, and is not part of, this document.

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will be conducting a conference call on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 10 a.m. Eastern time to review the Company’s 2023 second quarter results and current developments. Analysts and investors within the U.S. interested in participating are invited to call (877) 407-9124. The international toll-free dial-in number is (201) 689-8584. Ask the operator to be connected to the “Omega Healthcare’s Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Call.”

To listen to the conference call via webcast, log on to www.omegahealthcare.com and click the “Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. 2Q Earnings Call” hyper-link on the “Investors” page of Omega’s website. Webcast replays of the call will be available on Omega’s website for a minimum of two weeks following the call. Additionally, a copy of the earnings release will be available in the “Financial Info” section and “SEC Filings” section on the “Investors” page of Omega’s website.

Omega is a REIT that invests in the long-term healthcare industry, primarily in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Its portfolio of assets is operated by a diverse group of healthcare companies, predominantly in a triple-net lease structure. The assets span all regions within the U.S., as well as in the U.K.

Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Language

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements regarding Omega’s or its tenants’, operators’, borrowers’ or managers’ expected future financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, funds from operations, dividends and dividend plans, financing opportunities and plans, capital markets transactions, business strategy, budgets, projected costs, operating metrics, capital expenditures, competitive positions, acquisitions, investment opportunities, dispositions, facility transitions, growth opportunities, expected lease income, continued qualification as a REIT, plans and objectives of management for future operations and statements that include words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will” and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ from Omega's expectations.

Omega’s actual results may differ materially from those reflected in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including, among other things: (i) uncertainties relating to the business operations of the operators of Omega’s properties, including those relating to reimbursement by third-party payors, regulatory matters and occupancy levels; (ii) the long-term impacts of the Novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic on our business and the business of our operators, including without limitation, the termination of the federally declared public health emergency and related government and regulatory support on May 11, 2023, the levels of staffing shortages, increased costs and decreased occupancy experienced by operators of skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) and assisted living facilities (“ALFs”) arising from the pandemic, the ability of our operators to comply with infection control and vaccine protocols and to manage facility infection rates or future infectious diseases, and the sufficiency of government support and reimbursement rates to offset such costs and the conditions related thereto; (iii) the ability of any of Omega’s operators in bankruptcy to reject unexpired lease obligations, modify the terms of Omega’s mortgages and impede the ability of Omega to collect unpaid rent or interest during the pendency of a bankruptcy proceeding and retain security deposits for the debtor’s obligations, and other costs and uncertainties associated with operator bankruptcies; (iv) Omega’s ability to re-lease, otherwise transition or sell underperforming assets or assets held for sale on a timely basis and on terms that allow Omega to realize the carrying value of these assets; (v) the availability and cost of capital to Omega; (vi) changes in Omega’s credit ratings and the ratings of its debt securities; (vii) competition in the financing of healthcare facilities; (viii) competition in the long-term healthcare industry and shifts in the perception of various types of long-term care facilities, including SNFs and ALFs; (ix) additional regulatory and other changes in the healthcare sector; (x) changes in the financial position of Omega’s operators; (xi) the effect of economic and market conditions generally, and particularly in the healthcare industry; (xii) changes in interest rates or the impact of inflation; (xiii) the timing, amount and yield of any additional investments; (xiv) changes in tax laws and regulations affecting REITs; (xv) the potential impact of changes in the SNF and ALF market or local real estate conditions on the Company’s ability to dispose of assets held for sale for the anticipated proceeds or on a timely basis, or to redeploy the proceeds therefrom on favorable terms; (xvi) Omega’s ability to maintain its status as a REIT; (xvii) the effect of other factors affecting our business or the businesses of Omega’s operators that are beyond Omega’s or operators’ control, including natural disasters, other health crises or pandemics and governmental action, particularly in the healthcare industry, and (xviii) other factors identified in Omega’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements regarding future events and developments and Omega’s future performance, as well as management’s expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward looking statements.

We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors may not contain all the material factors that are important to you. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on those statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us on the date of this release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.