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U S PHYSICAL THERAPY INC /NV – 10-Q – MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Edgar Glimpses
The following is a discussion of our historical consolidated financial condition
and results of operations, and should be read in conjunction with (i) our
historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto
included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q; (ii) our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 28, 2023 ("2022 Annual Report"); and
(iii) our management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and
results of operations included in our 2022 Annual Report.

This discussion includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risk and
uncertainties. Actual results may differ substantially from the statements we
make in this section due to a number of factors that are discussed below.

Forward-Looking Statements


We make statements in this report that are considered to be forward-looking
statements within the meaning given such term under Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). These
statements contain forward-looking information relating to the financial
condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and
business of our Company. These statements (often using words such as "believes",
"expects", "intends", "plans", "appear", "should" and similar words) involve
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those we project. Included among such statements are those relating to
opening new clinics, availability of personnel and the reimbursement
environment.  The forward-looking statements are based on our current views and
assumptions and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in
such forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks, uncertainties, and
factors, which include, but are not limited to the following.

• the multiple effects of the impact of public health crises and

epidemics/pandemics, such as the novel strain of COVID-19 and its variants, for

which the total financial magnitude cannot be currently estimated;

• changes in Medicare rules and guidelines and reimbursement or failure of our

clinics to maintain their Medicare certification and/or enrollment status?

• revenue we receive from Medicare and Medicaid being subject to potential

retroactive reduction?

• changes in reimbursement rates or payment methods from third party payors

including government agencies, and changes in the deductibles and co-pays owed

by patients?

• compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relating to the privacy

of individually identifiable patient information, and associated fines and

penalties for failure to comply?

• competitive, economic or reimbursement conditions in our markets which may

require us to reorganize or close certain clinics and thereby incur losses

and/or closure costs including the possible write-down or write-off of goodwill

and other intangible assets;

• one of our acquisition agreements contains a Put Right related to a future

purchase of a majority interest in a separate company;

• the impact of COVID-19 related vaccination and/or testing mandates at the

federal, state and/or local level, which could have an adverse impact on

staffing, revenue, costs and the results of operations:

• our debt and financial obligations could adversely affect our financial

condition, our ability to obtain future financing and our ability to operate

our business;

• changes as the result of government enacted national healthcare reform?

• business and regulatory conditions including federal and state regulations?

• governmental and other third party payor inspections, reviews, investigations

and audits, which may result in sanctions or reputational harm and increased

costs?

• revenue and earnings expectations?

• some of our acquisition agreements contain contingent consideration, the value

of which may impact future financial results;

• legal actions, which could subject us to increased operating costs and

uninsured liabilities?

• general economic conditions, including but not limited to inflationary and

recessionary periods;

• actual or perceived events involving banking volatility or limited liability,

defaults or other adverse developments that affect the U.S. or international

financial systems, may result in market wide liquidity problems which could

  have a material and adverse impact on our available cash and results of
  operations;



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• our business depends on hiring, training, and retaining qualified employees

• availability and cost of qualified physical therapists?

• competitive environment in the industrial injury prevention services business,

which could result in the termination or non-renewal of contractual service

arrangements and other adverse financial consequences for that service line;

• acquisitions, and the successful integration of the operations of the acquired

businesses;

• impact on the business and cash reserves resulting from retirement or

resignation of key partners and resulting purchase of their non-controlling

interest (minority interests);

• maintaining our information technology systems with adequate safeguards to

protect against cyber-attacks?

• a security breach of our or our third party vendors' information technology

systems may subject us to potential legal action and reputational harm and may

result in a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

Act of 1996 of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical

Health Act;

• maintaining clients for which we perform management, industrial injury

prevention related services, and other services, as a breach or termination of

those contractual arrangements by such clients could cause operating results to

be less than expected;

• maintaining adequate internal controls;

• maintaining necessary insurance coverage?

• availability, terms, and use of capital? and

• weather and other seasonal factors.




Many factors are beyond our control. Given these uncertainties, you should not
place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Please see the other
sections of this report and our other periodic reports filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for more information on these factors. Our
forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of
the date of this report. Except as required by law, we are under no obligation
to update any forward-looking statement, regardless of the reason the statement
may no longer be accurate.

                               EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Our Business

References to "we," "us," "our" and the "Company" shall mean U.S. Physical
Therapy, Inc.
and its subsidiaries.


We operate outpatient physical therapy clinics that provide pre- and
post-operative care and treatment for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders
and sports-related injuries, neurologically-related injuries and rehabilitation
of injured workers. We also operate an industrial injury prevention services
("IIP") business which includes onsite injury prevention and rehabilitation,
performance optimization and ergonomic assessments services.

Selected Operating and Financial Data


Our reportable segments include the physical therapy operations segment and the
IIPS segment. Our physical operations consist of physical therapy and
occupational therapy clinics that provide pre-and post-operative care and
treatment for orthopedic-related disorders, sports-related injuries, preventive
care, rehabilitation of injured workers and neurological injuries. Services
provided by the IIP segment include onsite injury prevention and rehabilitation,
performance optimization and ergonomic assessments.

On March 31, 2023, we operated 647 clinics in 40 states.  In addition to our
ownership and operation of outpatient physical therapy clinics, we also manage
physical therapy facilities for third parties, such as physicians and hospitals,
with 35 third-party facilities under management as of March 31, 2023.

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During the three months ended March 31, 2023 ("2023 First Quarter) and for the
year ended December 31, 2022, we completed the acquisitions of six clinic
practices as detailed below.

                                                  % Interest   Number of
Acquisition                         Date           Acquired     Clinics
February 2023 Acquisition    February 28, 2023       80%           1
November 2022 Acquisition    November 30, 2022       80%          13
October 2022 Acquisition      October 31, 2022       60%          14
September 2022 Acquisition   September 30, 2022      80%           2
August 2022 Acquisition       August 31, 2022        70%           6
March 2022 Acquisition         March 31, 2022        70%           6


During the 2023 First Quarter, the Company closed one clinic.

                             RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net income attributable to our shareholders, was $7.4 million for the 2023 First
Quarter compared to $8.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022
("2022 First Quarter"). The decrease in net income is primarily due to a $2.0
million increase in interest expense as a result of a higher effective interest
rate as well as increased borrowings to fund acquisitions. In accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the revaluation of
non-controlling interest, net of taxes, is not included in net income but is
charged directly to retained earnings; however, this change is included in the
computation of earnings per diluted share. Earnings per diluted share, in
accordance with GAAP, was $0.58 for the 2023 First Quarter as compared to $0.67
for the 2022 First Quarter.

Operating income increased $2.0 million, or 13.1%, to $17.0 million in the 2023
First Quarter from $15.0 million in the 2022 First Quarter.

Non-GAAP Measures


Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased $1.0 million to $18.5 million for
the 2023 First Quarter, an all-time high first quarter amount, from $17.5
million for the 2022 First Quarter. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is
defined as net income attributable to USPH shareholders before interest income,
interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, change in fair value of
contingent earn-out consideration, income received under the Coronavirus Aid,
Relief and Economic Security Act ("Relief Funds"), changes in revaluation of
put-right liability, equity-based awards compensation expense, and related
portions for non-controlling interests.

Operating results per diluted share, a non-GAAP measure, was $0.59 per diluted
share for the 2023 First Quarter as compared to $0.65 for 2022 First Quarter,
with the decrease primarily due to an increase in interest expense. Operating
Results, a non-GAAP measure, equals net income attributable to our diluted
shareholders per the consolidated statements of income, less a change in
revaluation of the put-right liability, Relief Funds, changes in fair value of
contingent earn-out consideration, and any allocations to non-controlling
interests, all net of taxes. Operating Results per diluted share also exclude
the impact of the revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interest and the
associated tax impact.

We use Operating Results and Adjusted EBITDA, which eliminate certain items
described above that can be subject to volatility and unusual costs, as one the
principal measures to evaluate and monitor financial performance period over
period.  We believe that presenting Operating Results and Adjusted EBITDA is
useful information for investors to use in comparing the Company's
period-to-period results as well as for comparing with other similar businesses
since most do not have redeemable instruments and therefore have different
equity structures.

Operating Results and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance
under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Results should not be considered in
isolation or as an alternative to, or substitute for, net income attributable to
our shareholders presented in the consolidated financial statements.

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The following tables provide detail of the diluted earnings per share
computation and reconcile net income attributable to our shareholders calculated
in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Results (in thousands,
except per share data):

                                                                  Three Months Ended March 31,
                                                                    2023                  2022*
Adjusted EBITDA
Net income attributable to USPH shareholders                   $        7,410       $        8,799
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization                                           3,788                3,824
Change in fair value of contingent earn-out consideration                 698                    -
Interest income                                                           (64 )                (46 )
Relief funds                                                             (467 )                  -
Change in revaluation of put-right liability                              149                 (603 )
Interest expense - debt and other, net                                  2,560                  540
Provision for income taxes                                              2,969                3,498
Equity-based awards compensation expense                                1,806                1,846
Allocation to non-controlling interests                                  (371 )               (363 )
Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure)                                   18,478               17,495

Earnings per share
Computation of earnings per share - USPH shareholders:
Net income attributable to USPH shareholders

                   $        7,410       $        8,799
Charges to retained earnings:
Revaluation of redeemable non-controlling interest                        119                 (153 )
Tax effect at statutory rate (federal and state)                          (30 )                 39
                                                               $        

7,499 $ 8,685


Earnings per share (basic and diluted)                         $         

0.58 $ 0.67


Operating Results
Net income attributable to USPH shareholders                            7,410                8,799

Adjustments:

Change in fair value of contingent earn-out consideration                 698                    -
Change in revaluation of put-right liability                              149                 (603 )
Allocation to non-controlling interests                                    33                    -
Relief Funds                                                             (467 )                  -
Tax effect at statutory rate (federal and state)                         (105 )                154
Operating Results (a non-GAAP measure)                         $        

7,718 $ 8,350

Basic and diluted Operating Results per share (a non-GAAP
measure)

                                                       $         

0.59 $ 0.65


Shares used in computation - basic and diluted                         13,025               12,937



*Revised to conform to current year presentation

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2023 First Quarter Compared to 2022 First Quarter Results


The following table summarizes financial data by segment for the periods
indicated and reconciles the data to our consolidated financial statements (in
thousands):

                                           Three Months Ended March 31,
                                             2023                 2022

Net operating revenue:
Physical therapy operations             $      129,159       $      112,636
Industrial injury prevention services           19,350               19,068
Total Company                           $      148,509       $      131,704

Gross profit:
Physical therapy operations             $       27,089       $       22,436
Industrial injury prevention services            3,768                4,152
Total Company                           $       30,857       $       26,588

Total Assets:
Physical therapy operations             $      726,422       $      608,240
Industrial injury prevention services          141,705              155,623
Total Company                           $      868,127       $      763,863



Revenue

Total net revenue for 2023 First Quarter was $148.5 million, an increase of
12.8%, compared to $131.7 million for the 2022 First Quarter. See table below
for a breakdown of total net revenue.

                                                          Three Months Ended March 31,               Variance
                                                            2023                 2022             $             %
                                                                    (In thousands, except percentages)
Revenue related to:                                        In USD
Mature Clinics (1)                                     $      114,502       $      108,229     $  6,273         5.8 %
2023 Clinic Additions                                             371                    -          371           *   (2)
2022 Clinic Additions                                          11,708                  195       11,513           *   (2)
Clinics sold or closed in 2022                                      -                1,114       (1,114 )         *   (2)
Net patient revenue from physical therapy operations          126,581              109,538       17,043        15.6 %
Other revenue                                                     799                  872          (73 )      -8.4 %
Physical therapy operations                                   127,380              110,410       16,970        15.4 %
Management contracts                                            1,779                2,226         (447 )     -20.1 %
Industrial injury prevention services                          19,350               19,068          282         1.5 %
                                                       $      148,509       $      131,704     $ 16,805        12.8 %


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(1) See Glossary of Terms - Key Business Metrics for the definition.


 (2) Not meaningful.



Revenue from physical therapy operations increased $17.0 million, or 15.4%, to
$127.4 million for the 2023 First Quarter from $110.4 million for the 2022 First
Quarter primarily due to a 15.4% increase in the number of patient visits to
1,227,490 for the 2023 First Quarter from 1,063,519 in the 2022 First Quarter.
Net patient revenue per visit increased to $103.12 in the 2023 First Quarter
from $103.00 in the 2022 First Quarter.

IIP services revenue increased to $19.4 million for the 2023 First Quarter as
compared to $19.1 million for the 2022 First Quarter.

Operating Cost


Operating cost was $117.7 million for the 2023 First Quarter, or 79.2% of net
revenue, compared to $105.1 million, or 79.8% of net revenue, for the 2022 First
Quarter. Salaries and related costs were 57.9% of net revenue for the 2023 First
Quarter versus 57.1% for the 2022 First Quarter.  Rent, supplies, contract labor
and other costs as a percentage of total revenue were 20.3% for the 2023 First
Quarter versus 21.8% for the 2022 First Quarter. The provision for credit losses
as a percentage of total revenue was 1.0% for both 2023 First Quarter and 2022
First Quarter.  See table below for a more detailed breakdown of operating
costs. See table below for a breakdown of Operating costs.

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                                           Three Months Ended March 31,               Variance
                                             2023                 2022             $             %
Operating costs related to:
Mature clinics (1)                      $       91,025       $       86,978     $  4,047         4.7 %
2023 clinic additions                              432                    -          432           *   (2)
2022 clinic additions                            9,100                  389        8,711           *   (2)
Clinics sold or closed in 2022                      64                1,002         (938 )         *   (2)
Physical therapy operations                    100,621               88,369       12,252        13.9 %
Management contracts                             1,449                1,831         (382 )     -20.9 %
Industrial injury prevention services           15,582               14,916          666         4.5 %
Operating costs                         $      117,652       $      105,116     $ 12,536        11.9 %


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(1) See Glossary of Terms of our Key Business Metrics for the definition of these

     terms.


 (2) Not meaningful



Physical therapy operating costs increased $12.3 million or 13.9% primarily
driven by the impact of a full quarter of 2022 and 2023 clinic additions.
Additionally, costs associated with mature clinics increased 4.7% mostly due to
higher salaries and related costs related to a 6.0% increase in patient visits
at mature clinics.

IIP services operating costs increased by $0.7 million, or 4.5%, to $15.6
million
as compared to $14.9 million in the 2022 First Quarter.

Operating Cost-Salaries and Related Costs


Salaries and related costs was $86.0 million or 57.9% of net revenue for the
2023 First Quarter versus $75.1 million or 57.1% for the 2022 First Quarter.
Salaries and related costs for the physical therapy operations was $72.6 million
in the 2023 First Quarter, or 57.0% of physical therapy operations revenue, as
compared to $62.5 million in the 2022 First Quarter, or 56.6% of physical
therapy operations revenue. Salaries and related costs for the IIP business was
$12.1 million in the 2023 First Quarter, or 62.8% of IIP services revenue, as
compared to $11.1 million in the 2022 First Quarter, or 58.2% of IIP revenue.

Operating Cost-Rent, Supplies, Contract Labor and Other


Rent, supplies, contract labor and other costs as a percentage of total revenue
were $30.1 million or 20.3% for the 2023 First Quarter versus $28.7 million or
21.8% for the 2022 First Quarter. Rent, supplies, contract labor and other costs
for the physical therapy operations was $26.5 million in the 2023 First Quarter,
or 20.8% of physical therapy operations revenue, as compared to $24.6 million in
the 2022 First Quarter, or 22.3% of physical therapy operations revenue. Rent,
supplies, contract labor and other costs for the IIP services business was $3.4
million in the 2023 First Quarter, or 17.7% of IIP services revenue, as compared
to $3.8 million in the 2022 First Quarter, or 20.1% of net IIP services revenue.

Operating Cost-Provision for Credit Losses

The provision for credit losses as a percentage of net revenue were 1.0% in the
2023 First Quarter and for 2022 First Quarter.


Our provision for credit losses for patient accounts receivable as a percentage
of total patient accounts receivable was 4.5% on March 31, 2023, as compared to
5.2% on December 31, 2022. Our days' sales outstanding were both 31 days on
March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022.

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Gross Profit


Gross profit for the 2023 First Quarter increased $4.3 million, or 16.1%, to
$30.9 million from $26.6 million for the 2022 First Quarter. The following table
provides a more detailed breakdown of gross profit and related gross profit
margins:

                                    First Quarter Ended March 31,
                                  2023                         2022                      Variance
                         In USD        Margin %       In USD        Margin %          $              %
Physical therapy
operations              $  26,759           21.0 %   $  22,041           20.0 %   $   4,718          21.4 %
Management contracts          330           18.5 %         395           17.7 %         (65 )       -16.5 %
Industrial injury
prevention services         3,768           19.5 %       4,152           21.8 %        (384 )        -9.2 %
Gross profit            $  30,857           20.8 %   $  26,588           20.2 %   $   4,269          16.1 %



Corporate Office Cost

Corporate office cost was $13.9 million, or 9.3% of net revenue, for the 2023
First Quarter compared to $11.6 million, or 8.8% of net revenue, for the 2022
First Quarter.

Operating Income

Operating income was $17.0 million for the 2023 First Quarter compared to $15.0
million in the 2022 First Quarter. In both comparative periods, the operating
income was 11.4% of net revenue.

Other Income and Expense

For 2023 First Quarter, other expenses were $2.6 million compared to other
income of $0.4 million in 2022 First Quarter.


During the 2023 First Quarter, we recognized $0.5 million of Relief Funds. The
Relief Funds were received in prior years but were subject to certain compliance
requirements which were met in 2023 First Quarter. We do not expect to receive
or recognize any future Relief Funds. No such income was recognized in the
comparable prior year period.

During the 2023 First Quarter, we revalued the contingent earn-out consideration
related to an acquisition and recognized an increase in the related liability of
$0.7 million.

The revaluation of the put-right liability resulted in an increase of $0.1
million to the related liability for the 2023 First Quarter. The put-right
relates to the potential future purchase of a company that provides physical
therapy and rehabilitation services to hospitals and other ancillary providers
in a distinct market area. The owners have the right to put this transaction to
us in approximately five years from November 2021. The value of this right will
continue to be adjusted in future periods, as appropriate.

Interest expense, net of $0.6 million savings from the interest rate swap
arrangement discussed below, was $2.6 million for the 2023 First Quarter
compared to $0.5 million in the 2022 First Quarter. The increase in interest
expense was primarily due to a higher effective interest rate as well as
increased borrowings to fund acquisitions. The overall effective interest rate
on our debt was 5.5% for the 2023 First Quarter.

Through a subsidiary, we have a 49% joint venture interest in a company which
provides physical therapy services for patients at hospitals. Since we are
deemed to not have a controlling interest in the joint venture, our investment
is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The investment balance
of this joint venture as of March 31, 2023, is $12.2 million. For the 2023 First
Quarter, we recognized income of $0.3 million on this 49% joint venture.

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Provision for Income Taxes


The provision for income tax was $3.0 million for the 2023 First Quarter
compared to $3.5 million for the 2022 First Quarter. The provision for income
tax as a percentage of income before taxes less net income attributable to
non-controlling interest (effective tax rate) was 28.6% for the 2023 First
Quarter and 28.4% for the 2022 First Quarter. A reconciliation of our income tax
expense and effective income rate is as follows:

                                                                      First Quarter Ended March 31,
                                                                     2023                      2022
                                                                   (In thousands, except percentages)
Income before taxes                                            $          

14,396 $ 15,480

Less: net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling
interest:
Redeemable non-controlling interest - temporary equity

                    (2,720 )                  (2,557 )
Non-controlling interest - permanent equity                               (1,297 )                    (626 )
                                                               $          

(4,017 ) $ (3,183 )

Income before taxes less net income attributable to
non-controlling interest

                                       $          

10,379 $ 12,297


Provision for income taxes                                     $           2,969         $           3,498

Percentage                                                                  28.6 %                    28.4 %


Net Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interest


Net income attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest (temporary
equity) was $2.7 million for the 2023 First Quarter and $2.6 million for the
2022 First Quarter.  Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
(permanent equity) was $1.3 million for the 2023 First Quarter and $0.6 million
for the 2022 First Quarter.

Other Comprehensive Loss

The Company entered into an interest rate swap effective on June 30, 2022, which
will mature on June 30, 2027.  It has a $150.0 million notional value adjusted
concurrently with scheduled principal payments made on the Term Facility. On
March 31, 2023, the fair value of the interest rate swap was $3.6 million, a
decrease of $1.8 million, net of tax, as compared to December 31, 2022.  The
fair value of the interest rate swap is included in other assets (current and
long term) in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet while the decrease in
fair value is presented as unrealized loss in the accompanying unaudited
consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The interest rate swap
arrangement has generated $0.7 million in interest savings since its inception.
The average interest rate for the term loan during the 2023 First Quarter was
4.9%.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS - Key Business Metrics

Mature clinics are clinics opened or acquired prior to January 1, 2021, and are
still operating as of the balance sheet date.

Net rate per patient visit is net patient revenue related to our physical
therapy operations divided by total number of patient visits (defined below)
during the periods presented.

Patient visits is the number of unique patient visits during the periods
presented.

Average visits per day per clinic is patient visits divided by the number of
days in which normal business operations were conducted during the periods
presented and further divided by the average number of clinics in operation
during the periods presented.

                        LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We believe that our business has sufficient cash to allow us to meet our
short-term cash requirements. On March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, we had
$32.6 million and $31.6 million, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents.  We
believe that our cash and cash equivalents and availability under our Credit
Facilities are sufficient to fund the working capital needs of our operating
subsidiaries through at least March 31, 2024.

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Cash and cash equivalents increased by $8.4 million from March 31, 2022 to March
31, 2023.  During the First Quarter 2023, $11.3 million was provided by
operations, $2.3 million was provided by financing activities and $12.7 million
was used in investing activities. The major uses of cash for investing and
financing activities included: purchase of business and non-controlling interest
($11.0 million) distributions to non-controlling interests inclusive of those
classified as redeemable non-controlling interest ($3.3 million), and purchase
of fixed assets ($2.1 million).

On June 17, 2022, we entered into the Third Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") among Bank of America, N.A., as
administrative agent ("Administrative Agent") and the lenders from time-to-time
party thereto.


The Credit Agreement, which matures on June 17, 2027, provides for loans in an
aggregate principal amount of $325 million. Such loans will be available through
the following facilities (collectively, the "Senior Credit Facilities"):

1)          Revolving Facility: $175 million, five-year, revolving credit
facility ("Revolving Facility"), which includes a $12 million sublimit for the
issuance of standby letters of credit and a $15 million sublimit for swingline
loans (each, a "Swingline Loan").

2)          Term Facility: $150 million term loan facility (the "Term
Facility"). The Term Facility amortizes in quarterly installments of: (a) 0.625%
in each of the first two years, (b) 1.250% in the third and fourth year, and (c)
1.875% in the fifth year of the Credit Agreement. The remaining outstanding
principal balance of all term loans is due on the maturity date.

The proceeds of the Revolving Facility have been and shall continue to be used
by us for working capital and other general corporate purposes of our Company
and its subsidiaries, including to fund future acquisitions and invest in growth
opportunities. The proceeds of the Term Facility were used by us to refinance
the indebtedness outstanding under the Second Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement, to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the loan
facilities transactions, for working capital and other general corporate
purposes.

We will be permitted to increase the Revolving Facility and/or add one or more
tranches of term loans in an aggregate amount not to exceed the sum of (i) $100
million plus (ii) an unlimited additional amount, provided that (in the case of
clause (ii)), after giving effect to such increases, the pro forma Consolidated
Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) would not exceed 2.0:1.0,
and the aggregate amount of all incremental increases under the Revolving
Facility does not exceed $50,000,000.

The interest rates per annum applicable to the Senior Credit Facilities (other
than in respect of Swingline Loans) will be Term SOFR as defined in the
agreement plus an applicable margin or, at our option, an alternate base rate
plus an applicable margin. Currently, our interest rate including the applicable
margin is 4.915%. Interest is payable at the end of the selected interest period
but no less frequently than quarterly and on the date of maturity.

We will also pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of each lender
under the Revolving Facility, a commitment fee equal to the actual daily excess
of each lender's commitment over its outstanding credit exposure under the
Revolving Facility ("unused fee"). We may prepay and/or repay the revolving
loans and the term loans, and/or terminate the revolving loan commitments, in
whole or in part, at any time without premium or penalty, subject to certain
conditions.

The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants limiting, among other things,
the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the creation of liens, mergers,
consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions, sales of assets, dividends, and
other payments in respect of equity interests, acquisitions, investments, loans
and guarantees, subject, in each case, to customary exceptions, thresholds and
baskets. The Credit Agreement includes certain financial covenants which include
the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and the Consolidated Leverage
Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also contains
customary events of default.

Our obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by our wholly owned
material domestic subsidiaries (each, a "Guarantor"), and our obligations and
any Guarantors are secured by a perfected first priority security interest in
substantially all of our existing and future personal property and each
Guarantor, subject to certain exceptions.

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In May 2022, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement, effective on June
30, 2022, with Bank of America, N.A, which became effective on June 30, 2022. It
has a $150 million notional value adjusted concurrently with schedule principal
payments made on the term loan, and has a maturity date of June 30, 2027.
Beginning in July 2022, we receive 1-month SOFR, and pay a fixed rate of
interest of 2.815% on 1-month SOFR on a quarterly basis. The total interest rate
in any period also includes an applicable margin based on our consolidated
leverage ratio. In connection with the swap, no cash was exchanged between us
and the counterparty.

We designated our interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge and structured it to
be highly effective. Consequently, unrealized gains and losses related to the
fair value of the interest rate swap are recorded to accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss), net of tax.

On March 31, 2023, $147.2 million was outstanding on the Term Loan and $38.0
million was outstanding under the Revolving Facility. The Revolving Facility has
$137.0 million of availability. As of March 31, 2023, we were in compliance with
all of the covenants thereunder.

On February 28, 2023, we acquired an 80% interest in a one-clinic physical
therapy practice. The practice's owners and founders retained 20% of the equity
interest. The purchase price for the 80% equity interest was approximately $6.2
million, of which $5.8 million was paid in cash and $0.4 million in the form of
a note payable.  The note accrues interest at 4.5% per annum and the principal
and interest are payable on February 28, 2025.

On November 30, 2022, we acquired an 80% interest in a thirteen-clinic physical
therapy practice. The practice's owners retained 20% of the equity interests.
The purchase price for the 80% equity interest was approximately $25.0 million,
of which $24.2 million was paid in cash and $0.8 million in the form of a note
payable. The note accrues interest at 7.0% per annum and the principal and
interest are payable on November 30, 2024.

On October 31, 2022, we acquired a 60% interest in a fourteen-clinic physical
therapy practice. The practice's owners retained 40% of the equity interests.
The purchase price for the 60% equity interest was approximately $19.5 million,
with a potential additional amount to be paid at a later date based on the
performance of the business. This contingent consideration had a fair value of
$8.9 million on March 31, 2023. The fair value of this contingent consideration
will be adjusted quarterly based on certain criteria and market inputs.

On September 30, 2022, we acquired an 80% interest in a two-clinic physical
therapy practice. The practice's owners retained 20% of the equity interests.
The purchase price for the 80% equity interest was approximately $4.2 million,
of which $3.9 million was paid in cash and $0.3 million in the form of a note
payable.  The note accrues interest at 5.5% per annum and the principal and
interest are payable on September 30, 2024.

On August 31, 2022, we acquired a 70% interest in a six-clinic physical therapy
practice. The practice's owners retained 30% of the equity interests. The
purchase price for the 70% equity interest was approximately $3.5 million, of
which $3.3 million was paid in cash and $0.2 million in the form of a note
payable.  The note accrues interest at 5.5% per annum and the principal and
interest are payable on August 31, 2024.

On March 31, 2022, we acquired a 70% interest in a six-clinic physical therapy
practice. The practice's owners retained 30% of the equity interests. The
purchase price for the 70% equity interest was approximately $11.5 million, of
which $11.2 million was paid in cash and $0.3 million is in the form of a note
payable.  The note accrues interest at 3.5% per annum and the principal and
interest are payable on March 31, 2024.

Historically, we have generated sufficient cash from operations to fund our
development activities and to cover operational needs. We plan to continue
developing new clinics and making additional acquisitions. We have from time to
time purchased the non-controlling interests of limited partners in our Clinic
Partnerships. We may purchase additional non-controlling interests in the
future. Generally, any acquisition or purchase of non-controlling interests is
expected to be accomplished using a combination of cash and financing. Any large
acquisition would likely require financing.

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We make reasonable and appropriate efforts to collect accounts receivable,
including applicable deductible and co-payment amounts. Claims are submitted to
payors daily, weekly or monthly in accordance with our policy or payor's
requirements. When possible, we submit our claims electronically. The collection
process is time consuming and typically involves the submission of claims to
multiple payors whose payment of claims may be dependent upon the payment of
another payor. Claims under litigation and vehicular incidents can take a year
or longer to collect. Medicare and other payor claims relating to new clinics
awaiting CMS approval initially may not be submitted for six months or more.
When all reasonable internal collection efforts have been exhausted, accounts
are written off prior to sending them to outside collection firms. With managed
care, commercial health plans and self-pay payor type receivables, the write-off
generally occurs after the account receivable has been outstanding for 120 days
or longer.

We generally enter into various notes payable as a means of financing our
acquisitions. Our present outstanding notes payable primarily relate to the
acquisitions of a business or acquisitions of majority interests in businesses.
At March 31, 2023, our remaining outstanding balance on these notes aggregated
$7.0 million. $6.0 million of the outstanding notes payable are payable in 2023
and 2024 and $1.0 million is payable in 2025. Notes are generally payable in
equal annual installments of principal over two years plus any accrued and
unpaid interest. Interest accrues at various interest rates ranging from 3.25%
to 8.0% per annum.

The limited partnership agreements, as amended, provide that, upon the
triggering events, we have a Call Right and the selling entity or individual has
a Put Right for the purchase and sale of the limited partnership interest held
by the partner. Once triggered, the Put Right and the Call Right do not expire,
even upon an individual partner's death, and contain no mandatory redemption
feature. The purchase price of the partner's limited partnership interest upon
the exercise of either the Put Right or the Call Right is calculated per the
terms of the respective agreements and classified as redeemable non-controlling
interest (temporary equity) in our consolidated balance sheets. The fair value
of the redeemable non-controlling interest at March 31, 2023 was $164.3 million.

In conjunction with the above-mentioned acquisitions, in the event that a
limited minority partner's employment ceases at any time after a specified date
that is typically between three and five years from the acquisition date, we
have agreed to certain contractual provisions which enable such minority
partners to exercise their right to trigger our repurchase of that partner's
non-controlling interest at a predetermined multiple of earnings before interest
and taxes.

As of March 31, 2023, we have accrued $8.0 million related to credit balances
due to patients and payors. This amount is expected to be paid in the next
twelve months.


From September 2001 through December 31, 2008, our Board of Directors ("Board")
authorized us to purchase, in the open market or in privately negotiated
transactions, up to 2,250,000 shares of our common stock. In March 2009, the
Board authorized the repurchase of up to 10% or approximately 1,200,000 shares
of our common stock ("March 2009 Authorization"). Our Credit Agreement permits
share repurchases of up to $15,000,000 in the aggregate, subject to compliance
with covenants. We are required to retire shares purchased under the March 2009
Authorization.

There is no expiration date for the share repurchase program. As of March 31,
2023, there are currently an additional estimated 156,855 shares (based on the
closing price of $95.63 on March 31, 2023) that may be purchased from time to
time in the open market or private transactions depending on price, availability
and our cash position. We did not purchase any shares of our common stock during
the three months ended March 31, 2023.

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