UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 1-14106

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

 

 

2000 16th Street

Denver, CO 80202

Telephone number (303) 405-2100

 

Delaware 51-0354549
(State of incorporation) 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

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

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

 

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

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

As of July 29,October 31, 2014, the number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock outstanding was approximately 214.8214.9 million shares and the aggregate market value of the common stock outstanding held by non-affiliates based upon the closing price of these shares on the New York Stock Exchange was approximately $15.3$16.8 billion.

 

 

 


DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

INDEX

 

     Page No. 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  

Item 1.

 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:  
 Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and JuneSeptember 30, 2013   1  
 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and JuneSeptember 30, 2013   2  
 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013   3  
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and JuneSeptember 30, 2013   4  
 Consolidated Statements of Equity for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2013   5  
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   6  

Item 2.

 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   4143  

Item 3.

 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk   6367  

Item 4.

 Controls and Procedures   6568  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

   6670  

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

   6670  

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   95100  

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

   96101  
 

Signature

   98102  

 

Note: Items 3, 4 and 5 of Part II are omitted because they are not applicable.

 

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DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

  Three months ended
June 30,
 Six months ended
June 30,
   Three months ended

September 30,
 Nine months ended

September 30,
 
  2014 2013 2014 2013   2014 2013 2014 2013 

Patient service revenues

  $2,187,249   $2,048,651   $4,301,347   $4,028,524    $2,242,533   $2,126,699   $6,543,880   $6,155,223  

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

   (88,052 (72,191 (171,249 (142,248   (98,971 (74,477 (270,220 (216,725
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net patient service revenues

   2,099,197   1,976,460   4,130,098   3,886,276     2,143,562   2,052,222   6,273,660   5,938,498  

Capitated revenues

   799,369   710,074   1,586,934   1,472,689     848,546   747,264   2,435,480   2,219,953  

Other revenues

   273,923   185,139   498,233   342,290     259,716   200,100   757,949   542,390  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net revenues

   3,172,489   2,871,673   6,215,265   5,701,255     3,251,824   2,999,586   9,467,089   8,700,841  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating expenses and charges:

          

Patient care costs and other costs

   2,246,538   2,014,320   4,426,310   3,975,211     2,326,534   2,095,334   6,752,844   6,070,545  

General and administrative

   298,636   268,110   582,697   552,520     322,822   305,138   905,519   857,658  

Depreciation and amortization

   145,907   130,589   288,486   256,498     149,196   132,765   437,682   389,263  

Provision for uncollectible accounts

   3,208   1,260   5,719   2,138     3,961   1,498   9,680   3,636  

Equity investment income

   (6,095 (7,649 (13,467 (17,016   (5,225 (9,223 (18,692 (26,239

Loss contingency reserve

   —      —      —     300,000     17,000   97,000   17,000   397,000  

Contingent earn-out obligation adjustment

   —     (56,977  —     (56,977   —      —      —     (56,977
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating expenses and charges

   2,688,194   2,349,653   5,289,745   5,012,374     2,814,288   2,622,512   8,104,033   7,634,886  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   484,295   522,020   925,520   688,881     437,536   377,074   1,363,056   1,065,955  

Debt expense

   (106,132 (108,096 (212,467 (213,913   (99,878 (108,421 (312,345 (322,334

Debt refinancing charges

   (97,548  —     (97,548  —       —      —     (97,548  —    

Other income (loss), net

   1,693   (1,374 3,391   (776

Other (loss) income, net

   (1,246 2,113   2,145   1,337  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

   282,308   412,550   618,896   474,192     336,412   270,766   955,308   744,958  

Income tax expense

   100,887   129,192   225,738   144,336     116,628   100,930   342,366   245,266  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income from continuing operations

   181,421   283,358   393,158   329,856     219,784   169,836   612,942   499,692  

Discontinued operations:

          

Loss from operations of discontinued operations, net of tax

   —      —      —     (139   —      —      —     (139

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

   —      —      —     13,375     —      —      —     13,375  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   181,421   283,358   393,158   343,092     219,784   169,836   612,942   512,928  

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (33,738 (28,982 (62,186 (58,552   (35,662 (33,208 (97,848 (91,760
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $147,683   $254,376   $330,972   $284,540    $184,122   $136,628   $515,094   $421,168  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Earnings per share:

          

Basic income from continuing operations per share attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $0.70   $1.21   $1.56   $1.29    $0.87   $0.65   $2.43   $1.95  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Basic net income per share attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $0.70   $1.21   $1.56   $1.36    $0.87   $0.65   $2.43   $2.01  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted income from continuing operations per share attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $0.68   $1.18   $1.53   $1.26    $0.85   $0.64   $2.38   $1.90  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted net income per share attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $0.68   $1.18   $1.53   $1.33    $0.85   $0.64   $2.38   $1.96  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average shares for earnings per share:

          

Basic

   212,258,994   209,797,334   211,817,893   209,385,380     212,617,238   210,394,560   212,086,735   209,725,439  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted

   216,720,944   214,849,164   216,420,713   214,490,452     217,236,493   214,902,860   216,695,033   214,631,587  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Amounts attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.:

          

Income from continuing operations

  $147,683   $254,376   $330,972   $271,291    $184,122   $136,628   $515,094   $407,919  

Discontinued operations

   —      —      —     13,249     —      —      —     13,249  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  $147,683   $254,376   $330,972   $284,540    $184,122   $136,628   $515,094   $421,168  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

 

  Three months ended
June 30,
 Six months ended
June 30,
   Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2014 2013 2014 2013   2014 2013 2014 2013 

Net income

  $181,421   $283,358   $393,158   $343,092    $219,784   $169,836   $612,942   $512,928  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

          

Unrealized losses on interest rate swap and cap agreements:

     

Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate swap and cap agreements

   (5,209  11,685    (7,714  9,316  

Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swap and cap agreements:

     

Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap and cap agreements

   537    (7,733  (7,177  1,583  

Reclassifications of net swap and cap agreements realized loss into net income

   4,997    3,462    8,356    5,969     1,403    3,464    9,759    9,433  

Unrealized gains on investments:

     

Unrealized gain on investments

   578    101    909    719  

Unrealized (loss) gains on investments:

     

Unrealized (loss) gain on investments

   (392  648    517    1,367  

Reclassification of net investment realized gains into net income

   —      —      (207  (94   —      —      (207  (94

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   1,939    (1,841  1,967    (3,947   (13,838  2,741    (11,871  (1,206
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income

   2,305    13,407    3,311    11,963  

Other comprehensive (loss) income

   (12,290  (880  (8,979  11,083  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   183,726    296,765    396,469    355,055     207,494    168,956    603,963    524,011  

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (33,738  (28,982  (62,186  (58,552   (35,662  (33,208  (97,848  (91,760
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $149,988   $267,783   $334,283   $296,503    $171,832   $135,748   $506,115   $432,251  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

  June 30,
2014
   December 31,
2013
   September 30,
2014
 December 31,
2013
 
ASSETS       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $1,420,973    $946,249    $1,527,035   $946,249  

Short-term investments

   63,835     6,801     142,122   6,801  

Accounts receivable, less allowance of $244,878 and $237,143

   1,550,252     1,485,163  

Accounts receivable, less allowance of $235,192 and $237,143

   1,468,563   1,485,163  

Inventories

   99,650     88,805     114,677   88,805  

Other receivables

   455,620     349,090     346,712   349,090  

Other current assets

   164,591     176,414     172,255   176,414  

Income tax receivable

   6,965     10,315     —     10,315  

Deferred income taxes

   399,361     409,441     407,071   409,441  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   4,161,247     3,472,278     4,178,435    3,472,278  

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,936,494 and $1,778,259

   2,290,844     2,189,411  

Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $565,839 and $483,773

   2,022,875     2,024,373  

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,997,894 and $1,778,259

   2,359,203    2,189,411  

Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $577,124 and $483,773

   1,997,772    2,024,373  

Equity investments

   42,842     40,686     66,728    40,686  

Long-term investments

   87,614     79,557     87,307    79,557  

Other long-term assets

   66,106     79,598     67,330    79,598  

Goodwill

   9,254,043     9,212,974     9,344,641    9,212,974  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 
  $17,925,571    $17,098,877    $18,101,416   $17,098,877  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY       

Accounts payable

  $405,751    $435,465    $442,183   $435,465  

Other liabilities

   465,242     464,422     503,198    464,422  

Accrued compensation and benefits

   626,617     603,013     761,912    603,013  

Medical payables

   304,551     287,452     306,076    287,452  

Loss contingency reserve

   397,000     397,000     414,000    397,000  

Senior notes (6 38% Senior Notes)

   291,907     —    

Current portion of long-term debt

   117,080     274,697     121,530    274,697  

Income tax payable

   48,732    —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   2,608,148     2,462,049     2,597,631    2,462,049  

Long-term debt

   8,390,578     8,141,231     8,380,903    8,141,231  

Other long-term liabilities

   386,033     380,337     368,475    380,337  

Deferred income taxes

   823,745     812,419     844,189    812,419  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   12,208,504     11,796,036     12,191,198    11,796,036  

Commitments and contingencies

       

Noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions

   760,242     697,300     758,743    697,300  

Equity:

       

Preferred stock ($0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued)

       

Common stock ($0.001 par value, 450,000,000 shares authorized; 214,759,091 and 213,163,248 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and at December 31, 2013, respectively)

   215     213  

Common stock ($0.001 par value, 450,000,000 shares authorized; 214,878,274 and 213,163,248 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and at December 31, 2013, respectively)

   215    213  

Additional paid-in capital

   1,089,929     1,070,922     1,107,368    1,070,922  

Retained earnings

   3,694,961     3,363,989     3,879,083    3,363,989  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   666     (2,645

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (11,624  (2,645
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. shareholders’ equity

   4,785,771     4,432,479     4,975,042    4,432,479  

Noncontrolling interests not subject to put provisions

   171,054     173,062     176,433    173,062  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total equity

   4,956,825     4,605,541     5,151,475    4,605,541  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 
  $17,925,571    $17,098,877    $18,101,416   $17,098,877  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

 

  Six months ended
June 30,
   Nine months ended

September 30,
 
  2014 2013   2014 2013 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

  $393,158   $343,092    $612,942   $512,928  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

      

Loss contingency reserve

   —     300,000     17,000   397,000  

Depreciation and amortization

   288,470   256,382     437,335   389,387  

Debt refinancing charges

   97,548    —       97,548    —    

Stock-based compensation expense

   29,699   32,266     44,323   47,095  

Tax benefits from stock award exercises

   42,110   36,524     45,527   40,870  

Excess tax benefits from stock award exercises

   (30,238 (28,442   (32,665 (31,722

Deferred income taxes

   13,826   (102,039   (2,167 (52,085

Equity investment income, net

   2,257   (496   6,007   1,074  

Other non-cash (income) charges and loss on disposal of assets

   22,861   (69,050

Other non-cash charges (income) and loss on disposal of assets

   30,604   (54,203

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, other than from acquisitions and divestitures:

      

Accounts receivable

   (65,079 (17,829   16,610   20,856  

Inventories

   (10,731 924     (25,198 (5,494

Other receivables and other current assets

   (95,580 (65,349   7,563   (35,757

Other long-term assets

   2,158   (1,220   2,622   17,861  

Accounts payable

   (46,022 (94,894   2,332   (71,581

Accrued compensation and benefits

   19,912   (14,279   147,570   114,877  

Other current liabilities

   31,970   82,905     72,932   91,503  

Income taxes

   2,886   (9,182   72,283   (15,212

Other long-term liabilities

   (17,707 36,713     (23,770 51,757  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   681,498    686,026     1,529,398    1,419,154  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Additions of property and equipment, net

   (278,593  (258,396   (443,507  (399,527

Acquisitions

   (98,442  (152,112   (218,117  (234,802

Proceeds from asset and business sales

   215    64,363     3,620    62,282  

Purchase of investments available for sale

   (6,117  (3,286   (7,138  (6,630

Purchase of investments held-to-maturity

   (121,333  (1,032   (163,046  (1,034

Proceeds from sale of investments available for sale

   1,277    1,091     1,321    1,091  

Proceeds from sale of investments held to maturity

   64,561    1,376  

Proceeds from sale of investments held-to-maturity

   27,781    1,376  

Purchase of intangible assets and equity investment

   (4,760  (7   (50  (53

Purchase of an equity investment

   (32,483  —    

Distributions received on equity investments

   337    116     434    211  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (442,855  (347,887   (831,185  (577,086
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Borrowings

   33,136,743    33,445,567     46,619,292    49,941,883  

Payments on long-term debt and other financing costs

   (32,788,307  (33,696,216   (46,587,984  (50,325,455

Deferred financing costs and debt redemption costs

   (106,937  (716   (122,154  (719

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

   (65,818  (65,206   (105,143  (99,736

Stock award exercises and other share issuances, net

   7,274    8,819     14,524    12,432  

Excess tax benefits from stock award exercises

   30,238    28,442     32,665    31,722  

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

   28,265    20,132     38,083    30,041  

Proceeds from sales of additional noncontrolling interests

   933    5,903     3,777    6,083  

Purchases from noncontrolling interests

   (5,743  (474   (12,069  (474
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   236,648    (253,749

Net cash used in financing activities

   (119,009  (404,223

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   (567  (234   1,582    (899
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   474,724    84,156     580,786    436,946  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

   946,249    533,748     946,249    533,748  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

  $1,420,973   $617,904    $1,527,035   $970,694  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands)

 

 Non-
controlling
interests
subject to
put
provisions
  

 

DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. Shareholders’ Equity

 Non-
controlling
interests
not
subject to
put
provisions
  Non-
controlling
interests
subject to
put
provisions
  

 

DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. Shareholders’ Equity

 Non-
controlling
interests
not
subject to
put
provisions
 
 Common
stock
 Additional
paid-in
capital
 Retained
earnings
 Treasury stock Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 Total   Common
stock
 Additional
paid-in
capital
 Retained
earnings
 Treasury stock Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 Total 

Balance at December 31, 2012

 $580,692    269,725   $270   $1,208,665   $3,731,835    (58,728 $(1,162,336 $(15,297 $3,763,137   $153,788   $580,692    269,725   $270   $1,208,665   $3,731,835    (58,728 $(1,162,336 $(15,297 $3,763,137   $153,788  

Comprehensive income:

                    

Net income

  78,215       633,446       633,446    45,540    78,215       633,446       633,446    45,540  

Other comprehensive income

        12,652   12,652           12,652   12,652   

Stock purchase shares issued

  238    12,817       12,817     238    12,817       12,817   

Stock unit shares issued

  7    (3,286  164   3,247    (39   7    (3,286  164   3,247    (39 

Stock-settled SAR shares issued

  313    (29,025  1,444   28,561    (464   313    (29,025  1,444   28,561    (464 

Stock-based compensation expense

    59,998       59,998       59,998       59,998   

Excess tax benefits from stock awards exercised

    36,197       36,197       36,197       36,197   

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 (80,353         (58,973 (80,353         (58,973

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

 22,053           14,943   22,053           14,943  

Sales and assumptions of additional noncontrolling interests

 23,642     (1,442     (1,442 10,770   23,642     (1,442     (1,442 10,770  

Purchases from noncontrolling interests

 (512   (3,119     (3,119 (147 (512   (3,119     (3,119 (147

Expiration of put option and other reclassification

 (7,141         7,141   (7,141         7,141  

Changes in fair value of noncontrolling interests

 80,704     (80,704     (80,704  80,704     (80,704     (80,704 

Treasury stock retirement

  (57,120 (57 (129,179 (1,001,292 57,120   1,130,528     —      (57,120 (57 (129,179 (1,001,292 57,120   1,130,528     —    
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

 $697,300   213,163   $213   $1,070,922   $3,363,989    —    $—    $(2,645 $4,432,479   $173,062   $697,300   213,163   $213   $1,070,922   $3,363,989    —    $—    $(2,645 $4,432,479   $173,062  

Comprehensive income:

                    

Net income

 43,590      330,972      330,972   18,596   65,262      515,094      515,094   32,586  

Other comprehensive income

        3,311   3,311           (8,979 (8,979 

Stock unit shares issued

  290    (27     (27   298    (27     (27 

Stock-settled SAR shares issued

  1,306   2   (2      —      1,417   2   (2      —    

Stock-based compensation expense

    29,699       29,699       44,323       44,323   

Excess tax benefits from stock awards exercised

    30,238       30,238       32,665       32,665   

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 (41,733         (24,085 (67,150         (37,993

Contributions from noncontrolling interests

 18,240           10,025   26,926           11,157  

Sales and assumptions of additional noncontrolling interests

 918     15       15    852     355       355   4,165  

Purchase and gains from noncontrolling interests

 (446   1,247       1,247   (6,544 (4,809   (716     (716 (6,544

Adjustment in ownership interests

    210       210       210       210   

Changes in fair value of noncontrolling interests

 42,373     (42,373     (42,373  40,362     (40,362     (40,362 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2014

 $760,242   214,759   $215   $1,089,929   $3,694,961    —    $—    $666   $4,785,771   $171,054  

Balance at September 30, 2014

 $758,743   214,878   $215   $1,107,368   $3,879,083    —    $—    $(11,624 $4,975,042   $176,433  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.statements

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

Unless otherwise indicated in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q “the Company”, “we”, “us”, “our” and similar terms refer to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

1. Condensed consolidated interim financial statements

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements included in this report are prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations are reflected in these consolidated interim financial statements. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The most significant estimates and assumptions underlying these financial statements and accompanying notes generally involve the accrual of an estimated loss contingency reserve and its impact on the Company’s income taxes, revenue recognition and accounts receivable, impairments of long-lived assets, fair value estimates, accounting for income taxes, variable compensation accruals, consolidation of variable interest entities, purchase accounting valuation estimates, long-term incentive program compensation and medical liability claims. The results of operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Prior year balances and amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date these condensed consolidated financial statements were issued and has included all necessary adjustments and disclosures.

2. Earnings per share

Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to the Company, adjusted for any change in noncontrolling interests redemption rights in excess of fair value, by the weighted average number of common shares and vested stock units outstanding. Diluted net income per share includes the dilutive effect of outstanding stock-settled stock appreciation rights and unvested stock units (under the treasury stock method).

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:

 

 Three months ended
June 30,
 Six months ended
June 30,
  Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
 
 2014 2013 2014 2013  2014 2013 2014 2013 

Basic:

        

Income from continuing operations attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $147,683   $254,376   $330,972   $271,291   $184,122   $136,628   $515,094   $407,919  

Increase in noncontrolling interests redemption rights in excess of fair value

  —    (259  —    (259  —     259    —      —    
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income from continuing operations for basic earnings per share calculation

 $147,683   $254,117   $330,972   $271,032   $184,122   $136,887   $515,094   $407,919  

Discontinued operations attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  —     —     —     13,249    —      —      —      13,249  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. for basic earnings per share calculation

 $147,683   $254,117   $330,972   $284,281   $184,122   $136,887   $515,094   $421,168  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding during the period

  214,451    211,986    214,010    211,574    214,810    212,584    214,280    211,914  

Vested stock units

  2    5    2    5    1    5    1    5  

Contingently returnable shares held in escrow for the DaVita HealthCare Partners merger

  (2,194  (2,194  (2,194  (2,194  (2,194  (2,194  (2,194  (2,194
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share calculation

  212,259    209,797    211,818    209,385    212,617    210,395    212,087    209,725  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Basic income from continuing operations per share attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $0.70   $1.21   $1.56   $1.29   $0.87   $0.65   $2.43   $1.95  

Basic income from discontinued operations per share attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $—    $—     $—     $0.07   $—     $—     $—     $0.06  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Basic net income per share attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $0.70   $1.21   $1.56   $1.36   $0.87   $0.65   $2.43   $2.01  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted:

        

Income from continuing operations attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $147,683   $254,376   $330,972   $271,291   $184,122   $136,628   $515,094   $407,919  

Increase in noncontrolling interests redemption rights in excess of fair value

  —     (259  —     (259  —      259    —      —    
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income from continuing operations for diluted earnings per share calculation

 $147,683   $254,117   $330,972   $271,032   $184,122   $136,887   $515,094   $407,919  

Discontinued operations attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  —     —     —     13,249    —      —      —      13,249  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. for diluted earnings per share calculation

 $147,683   $254,117   $330,972   $284,281   $184,122   $136,887   $515,094   $421,168  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding during the period

  214,451    211,986    214,010    211,574    214,810    212,584    214,280    211,914  

Vested stock units

  2    5    2    5    1    5    1    5  

Assumed incremental shares from stock plans

  2,268    2,858    2,409    2,911    2,425    2,314    2,414    2,713  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share calculation

  216,721    214,849    216,421    214,490    217,236    214,903    216,695    214,632  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted income from continuing operations per share attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $0.68   $1.18   $1.53   $1.26   $0.85   $0.64   $2.38   $1.90  

Diluted income from discontinued operations per share attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $—    $—    $—     $0.07   $—     $—     $—     $0.06  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted net income per share attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $0.68   $1.18   $1.53   $1.33   $0.85   $0.64   $2.38   $1.96  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Anti-dilutive stock-settled awards excluded from calculation(1)

  990    4,520    1,995    3,353    1,422    4,908    1,804    3,871  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(1) Shares associated with stock-settled stock appreciation rights that are excluded from the diluted denominator calculation because they are anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

3. Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts. In evaluating the ultimate collectability of the Company’s accounts receivable, the Company analyzes its historical cash collection experience and trends for each of its government payors and commercial payors to estimate the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts and the amount of the provision for uncollectible accounts. Management regularly updates its analysis based upon the most recent information available to determine its current provision for uncollectible accounts and the adequacy of its allowance for doubtful accounts. For receivables associated with dialysis patient services covered by government payors, like Medicare, the Company receives 80% of the payment directly from Medicare as established under the government’s bundled payment system in the case of dialysis services receivables, and determines an appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts and provision for uncollectible accounts on the remaining balance due depending upon the Company’s estimate of the amounts ultimately collectible from other secondary coverage sources or from the patients. For receivables associated with services to patients covered by commercial payors that are either based upon contractual terms or for non-contracted health plan coverage, the Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts by recording a provision for uncollectible accounts based upon its historical collection experience, potential inefficiencies in its billing processes and for which collectability is determined to be unlikely. Approximately 1% of the Company’s net accounts receivable are associated with patient pay and it is the Company’s policy to record an allowance for 100% of these outstanding dialysis accounts receivable balances when those amounts due are outstanding for more than four months.

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts increaseddecreased by approximately $7,735.$1,951. This was mainlyprimarily due to an increase relating to the U.S.in Medicare and commercial collections, partially offset by an increase in dialysis and related lab services, primarily as a result of additional non-covered Medicare write-offs.provision for uncollectible accounts. There were no unusual transactions impacting the allowance for doubtful accounts.

4. Investments in debt and equity securities and other investments

Based on the Company’s intentions and strategy concerning investments in debt securities, the Company classifies certain debt securities as held-to-maturity and records them at amortized cost. Equity securities that have readily determinable fair values, including those of mutual funds, common stock and other debt securities, are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value.

The Company’s investments in securities consist of the following:

 

  June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013   September 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
  Held to
maturity
   Available
for sale
   Total   Held to
maturity
   Available
for sale
   Total   Held to
maturity
   Available
for sale
   Total   Held to
maturity
   Available
for sale
   Total 

Certificates of deposit and money market funds due within one year

  $62,374    $—      $62,374    $5,601    $—      $5,601    $140,722    $—     $140,722    $5,601    $—     $5,601  

Investments in mutual funds and common stock

   —       25,685     25,685     —       19,421     19,421     —      26,237     26,237     —      19,421     19,421  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $62,374    $25,685    $88,059    $5,601    $19,421    $25,022    $140,722    $26,237    $166,959    $5,601    $19,421    $25,022  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Short-term investments

  $62,374    $1,461    $63,835    $5,601    $1,200    $6,801    $140,722    $1,400    $142,122    $5,601    $1,200    $6,801  

Long-term investments

   —       24,224     24,224     —       18,221     18,221     —      24,837     24,837     —      18,221     18,221  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $62,374    $25,685    $88,059    $5,601    $19,421    $25,022    $140,722    $26,237    $166,959    $5,601    $19,421    $25,022  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The cost of the certificates of deposit and money market funds at JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 approximates their fair value. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the available-for-sale investments included $6,161$5,594 and $5,096 of gross pre-tax unrealized gains, respectively. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company recorded gross pre-tax unrealized gains of $1,405,$838, or $909$517 after tax, in other comprehensive income associated with changes in the fair value of these investments. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company sold investments in mutual funds for net proceeds of $1,277$1,321 and recognized a pre-tax gain of $340, or $207 after-tax, which was previously recorded in other comprehensive income. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, the Company sold investments in mutual funds for net proceeds of $1,091 and recognized a pre-tax gain of $155, or $94 after-tax, which was previously recorded in other comprehensive income.

The investments in mutual funds classified as available-for-sale are held within a trust to fund existing obligations associated with several of the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plans.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company held $5,000 of preferred stock in a privately held company that is accounted for under the cost method as this investment does not have a readily determinable fair value.

Certain HCP entities are required to maintain minimum cash balances in order to comply with regulatory requirements in conjunction with medical claim reserves. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, this minimum cash balance was approximately $58,000.$56,000.

5. Goodwill

Changes in goodwill by reportable segments were as follows:

 

  Six months ended June 30, 2014   Nine months ended September 30, 2014 
  U.S. dialysis and
related lab services
   HCP Other-ancillary
services and
strategic initiatives
   Consolidated total   U.S. dialysis and
related lab services
 HCP Other-ancillary
services and
strategic initiatives
 Consolidated total 

Balance at December 31, 2013

  $5,469,473    $3,516,162   $227,339    $9,212,974    $5,469,473   $3,516,162   $227,339   $9,212,974  

Acquisitions

   2,915     38,639   820     42,374     85,779   48,548   12,072   146,399  

Divestitures

   (1,851  —      —     (1,851

Other adjustments

   —       (2,277 972     (1,305   —     (2,277 (10,604 (12,881
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2014

  $5,472,388    $3,552,524   $229,131    $9,254,043  

Balance at September 30, 2014

  $5,553,401   $3,562,433   $228,807   $9,344,641  
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

   Year ended December 31, 2013 
   U.S. dialysis and
related lab services
  HCP  Other-ancillary
services and
strategic initiatives
  Consolidated total 

Balance at December 31, 2012

  $5,309,152   $3,506,571   $137,027   $8,952,750  

Acquisitions

   163,037    17,833    90,397    271,267  

Divestitures

   (2,728  —     —     (2,728

Other adjustments

   12    (8,242  (85  (8,315
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

  $5,469,473   $3,516,162   $227,339   $9,212,974  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Each of the Company’s operating segments described in Note 16 to these condensed consolidated financial statements represents an individual reporting unit for goodwill impairment testing purposes, except that each sovereign jurisdiction within our international operations segments is considered a separate reporting unit.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Within the U.S. dialysis and related lab services operating segment, the Company considers each of its dialysis centers to constitute an individual business for which discrete financial information is available. However, since these dialysis centers have similar operating and economic characteristics, and the allocation of resources and significant investment decisions concerning these businesses are highly centralized and the benefits broadly distributed, the Company has aggregated these centers and deemed them to constitute a single reporting unit.

The Company has applied a similar aggregation to the HCP operations in each region, to the vascular access service centers in its vascular access services reporting unit, to the physician practices in its physician services reporting unit, and to the dialysis centers within each sovereign international jurisdiction. For the Company’s additional operating segments, no component below the operating segment level is considered a discrete business and therefore these operating segments directly constitute individual reporting units.

HCP’s current and expected future operating results have been eroded, recently, primarily as a result of recent reductions in its Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates. As a result, the Company has determined that twothree of its HCP reporting units, HCP California, HCP Nevada and HCP Nevada,New Mexico, are at risk of goodwill impairment. HCP California, HCP Nevada and HCP NevadaNew Mexico have goodwill of $2,511,477, $517,618, and $517,618,$72,130, respectively.

The Company obtainedCompany’s preliminary third-party valuations of these twothree businesses as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, noting thatresulted in the estimated fair values of HCP California, HCP Nevada and HCP Nevada exceedNew Mexico exceeding their total carrying values by approximately 6.0%5.3%, 11.3% and 10.9%8.3%, respectively. Further reductions in HCP’s reimbursement rates or other significant adverse changes in its expected future cash flows or valuation assumptions could result in a goodwill impairment charge in the future.

For example, a sustained, long-term reduction of 3% in operating income for HCP California, HCP Nevada and HCP NevadaNew Mexico could reduce their estimated fair values by up to 3.1%2.4%, 2.9% and 2.9%2.7%, respectively. Separately, an increase in their respective discount rates of 100 basis points could reduce the estimated fair values of HCP California, HCP Nevada and HCP NevadaNew Mexico by up to 7.7%5.1%, 6.0% and 6.1%5.7%, respectively.

During the first sixnine months of 2014, the Company did not record any goodwill impairment charges. Except as described above, none of the goodwill associated with the Company’s various other reporting units was considered at risk of impairment as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014. Since the dates of the Company’s last annual goodwill impairment tests, there have been certain developments, events, changes in operating performance and other changes in key circumstances that have affected the Company’s businesses. However, these did not cause management to believe it is more likely than not that the fair value of any of its reporting units would be less than its carrying amount.

6. Health care costs payable

The health care costs shown in the following table include estimates for the cost of professional medical services provided by non-employed physicians and other providers, as well as inpatient and other ancillary costs for all markets, where state regulation allows for the assumption of global risk. Health care costs payable are included in medical payables.

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(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The following table shows the components of changes in the health care costs payable for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014:

 

  Six months ended
June 30, 2014
  Nine months ended
September 30, 2014
 

Health care costs payable, beginning of the period

  $172,310   $172,310  
  

 

  

 

 

Add: Components of incurred health care costs

   

Current year

   775,604    1,180,740  

Prior years

   5,602    6,442  
  

 

  

 

 

Total incurred health care costs

   781,206    1,187,182  
  

 

  

 

 

Less: Claims paid

   

Current year

   589,968    993,731  

Prior years

   153,223    156,525  
  

 

  

 

 

Total claims paid

   743,191    1,150,256  
  

 

  

 

 

Health care costs payable, end of the period

  $210,325   $209,236  
  

 

  

 

 

Our prior year estimates of health care costs payable increased by $5,602$6,442 resulting from certain medical claims being settled for amounts more than originally estimated. When significant increases (decreases) in prior-year health care cost estimates occur that we believe significantly impact our current year operating results, we disclose that amount as unfavorable (favorable) development of prior-year’s health care cost estimates. Actual claim payments for prior year services have not been materially different from our year-end estimates.

7. Income taxes

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company’s total liability for unrecognized tax benefits relating to tax positions that do not meet the more-likely-than-not threshold is $60,372,$33,207, all of which $32,945 would impact the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. This balance represents a decrease of $166$27,331 from the December 31, 2013 balance of $60,538.$60,538, of which $27,427 is due to a change of accounting method and did not impact the Company’s effective tax rate.

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in its income tax expense. At JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $11,969$10,802 and $10,742, respectively, accrued for interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, net of federal tax benefits.

As of June 30, 2014, it is reasonably possible that $27,427 of unrecognized tax benefits may be recognized within the next 12 months, primarily related to the filing of tax accounting method changes which will not impact the Company’s effective tax rate.

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8. Long-term debt

Long-term debt was comprised of the following:

 

   June 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
 

Senior Secured Credit Facilities:

   

New Term Loan A

  $1,000,000   $—    

New Term Loan B

   3,500,000    —    

Prior Term Loan A

   —      800,000  

Prior Term Loan A-3

   —      1,282,500  

Prior Term Loan B

   —      1,697,500  

Prior Term Loan B-2

   —      1,633,500  

Senior notes

   4,066,907    2,800,000  

Acquisition obligations and other notes payable

   66,511    67,352  

Capital lease obligations

   183,647    152,751  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total debt principal outstanding

   8,817,065    8,433,603  

Discount on long-term debt

   (17,500  (17,675
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   8,799,565    8,415,928  

Less current portion

   (408,987  (274,697
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $8,390,578   $8,141,231  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Classification of long-term debt at June 30, 2014 was as follows:

Senior notes

  $291,907  

Current portion

   117,080  
  

 

 

 

Total current portion

   408,987  

Long-term debt

   8,390,578  
  

 

 

 
  $8,799,565  
  

 

 

 
   September 30,
2014
  December 31,
2013
 

Senior Secured Credit Facilities:

   

New Term Loan A

  $987,500   $—   

New Term Loan B

   3,491,250    —   

Prior Term Loan A

   —     800,000  

Prior Term Loan A-3

   —     1,282,500  

Prior Term Loan B

   —     1,697,500  

Prior Term Loan B-2

   —     1,633,500  

Senior notes

   3,775,000    2,800,000  

Acquisition obligations and other notes payable

   70,847    67,352  

Capital lease obligations

   194,689    152,751  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total debt principal outstanding

   8,519,286    8,433,603  

Discount on long-term debt

   (16,853  (17,675
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   8,502,433    8,415,928  

Less current portion

   (121,530  (274,697
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $8,380,903   $8,141,231  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Scheduled maturities and pay-outs of long-term debt at JuneSeptember 30, 2014 were as follows:

 

2014 (remainder of the year, including the 6 38% Senior Notes)

   347,712  

2014 (remainder of the year)

   35,170  

2015

   112,182     113,185  

2016

   115,645     116,633  

2017

   141,972     142,834  

2018

   153,282     154,782  

2019

   727,238     728,303  

Thereafter

   7,219,034     7,228,379  

During the first sixnine months of 2014, the Company made mandatory principal payments under its then existing Senior Secured Credit Facilities (before entering into a new senior secured credit agreement and repaying all outstanding amounts under the then existing Senior Secured Credit Facilities) totaling $37,500 on the Term Loan A, $16,875 on the Term Loan A-3, $4,375 on the Term Loan B and $4,125 on the Term LoanB-2.

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(dollars During the third quarter of 2014 we made mandatory principal payments under our New Senior Secured Credit Facility (the New Credit Agreement), as described below, totaling $12,500 on the New Term Loan A and shares in thousands, except per share data)

$8,750 on the New Term Loan B.

In June 2014, the Company entered into a $5,500,000 senior secured credit agreement (the New Credit Agreement).agreement. The New Credit Agreement consists of a five year Revolving Credit Facility in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000 (the New Revolver), a five year Term Loan A facility in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000 (the New Term Loan A) and a seven year Term Loan B facility in the aggregate principal amount of $3,500,000 (the New Term Loan B and collectively with the New Revolver and the New Term Loan A, the New Loans). In addition, the

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Company can increase the existing revolving commitments and enter into one or more incremental term loan facilities in an amount not to exceed the sum of $1,500,000 (less the amount of other permitted indebtedness incurred or issued in reliance on such amount), plus an amount of indebtedness such that the senior secured leverage ratio is not in excess of 3.50 to 1.00 after giving effect to such borrowings. The New Revolver and the New Term Loan A initially bearsbear interest at LIBOR plus an interest rate margin of 1.75% which is subject to adjustment depending upon the Company’s leverage ratio and can range from 1.50% to 2.00%. The New Term Loan A requires annual principal payments beginning on September 30, 2014 of $25,000 in 2014, $50,000 in 2015, $62,500 in 2016, $87,500 in 2017 and $100,000 in 2018 with the balance of $675,000 due in 2019. The New Term Loan B bears interest at LIBOR (Floor of 0.75%) plus an interest rate margin of 2.75%. The New Term Loan B requires annual principal payments of $17,500 in 2014 and $35,000 for each year from 2015 through 2020, with the balance of $3,272,500 due in 2021. These New Loans under the New Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s direct and indirect wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries holding most of the Company’s domestic assets and are secured by substantially all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ assets. The New Credit Agreement contains certain customary affirmative and negative covenants such as various restrictions or limitations on the amount of investments, acquisitions, the payment of dividends and redemptions and the incurrence of other indebtedness. Many of these restrictions and limitations will not apply as long as the Company’s leverage ratio is below 3.50 to 1.00. In addition, the New Credit Agreement places limitations on the amount of tangible net assets of the non-guarantor subsidiaries and also requires compliance with a maximum leverage ratio covenant.

In addition, in June 2014, the Company issued $1,750,000 5 18% Senior Notes due 2024 (the 5 18% Senior Notes). The 5 18% Senior Notes pay interest on January 15 and July 15 of each year beginning January 15, 2015. The 5 18% Senior Notes are unsecured obligations and will rank equally in right of payment with our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness. The 5 18% Senior Notes are guaranteed by each of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries that guarantees the Company’s New Credit Agreement. The Company may redeem up to 35% of the 5 18% Senior Notes at any time prior to July 15, 2017 at a certain specified price from the proceeds of one or more equity offerings. In addition, the Company may redeem the 5 18% Senior Notes at any time prior to July 15, 2019 at make whole redemption prices and after such date at certain specified redemption prices.

The Company received total proceeds from these borrowings of $6,250,000, $4,500,000 from the issuance of the New Term Loans and $1,750,000 from the issuance of the 5 18% Senior Notes. The Company used a portion of the proceeds to pay off the total outstanding principal balances under its then existing Senior Secured Credit Facilities plus accrued interest totaling $5,362,428 and in addition, to purchase pursuant to a cash tender offer $483,093 of the outstanding principal balances of the Company’s $775,000 6 38% Senior Notes due 2018 (6 38% Senior Notes) plus accrued interest and cash tender premium totaling $512,386. The total amount paid for the 6 38% Senior Notes from the cash tender offer was $1,051.25 per 1,000 of principal amount of the 6 38% Senior Notes, which resulted in the Company paying a cash tender premium of $24,759 for the redemption of this portion of the 6 38% Senior Notes. The Company also incurred an additional $81,569 in fees, discounts and other professional expenses associated with these transactions.

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In July 2014, the Company also purchased an additional $188 principal amount of the 6 38% Senior Notes plus accrued interest totaling $194 pursuant to the cash tender offer at a price of $1,021.25 per 1,000 of principal amount of the 6 38% Senior Notes, which resulted in the Company paying an additional cash tender premium of $4.

In addition, in July 2014, the Company redeemed the remaining outstanding principal balance of the 6 38% Senior Notes of $291,719 at a redemption price of $1,047.81 per 1,000 of principal amount of the 6 38% Senior

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Notes plus accrued interest and a redemption premium which totaled $309,954. This resulted in an additional redemption premium of $13,947 being recorded as debt refinancing charges.

As a result of these transactions, the Company recorded debt refinancing charges of $97,548 that consist of the cash tender premiums, the redemption premium, the write-off of existing deferred financing costs, the write-off of certain new refinancing costs, other professional fees and losses associated with the termination of several of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements.

In addition, as a result of these transactions, the Company terminated $1,137,500 notional amounts of amortizing swaps and also terminated $600,000 of forward swaps during June 2014, that resulted in the Company recognizing a loss of $3,140, of which $2,972 was previously recorded in other comprehensive income due to the Company’s previously outstanding principal debt being paid-off as described above, and as a result of future forecasted transactions that are no longer probable. The loss is included as a component of the Company’s debt refinancing charges. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company recognized debt expense of $6,137 from these swaps.

As a result of these transactions, the Company recorded debt refinancing charges of $97,548 that consist of the cash tender premiums, the redemption premium, the write-off of existing deferred financing costs, the write-off of certain new refinancing costs, other professional fees and losses associated with the termination of several of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements.

The Company has entered into several interest rate swap agreements as a means of hedging its exposure to and volatility from variable-based interest rate changes as part of its overall interest rate risk management strategy. These agreements are not held for trading or speculative purposes and have the economic effect of converting the LIBOR variable component of the Company’s interest rate to a fixed rate. These swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges, and as a result, hedge-effective gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair values of these swaps are reported in other comprehensive income until such time as the hedged forecasted cash flows occur, at which time the amounts are reclassified into net income. Net amounts paid or received for each specific swap tranche that have settled have been reflected as adjustments to debt expense. In addition, the Company has entered into several interest rate cap agreements that have the economic effect of capping the Company’s maximum exposure to LIBOR variable interest rate changes on specific portions of the Company’s floating rate debt, as described below. Certain cap agreements are also designated as cash flow hedges and, as a result, changes in the fair values of these cap agreements are reported in other comprehensive income. Certain other cap agreements are ineffective cash flow hedges, and as a result, changes in the fair value of these cap agreements are reported in net income. The amortization of the original cap premium is recognized as a component of debt expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the cap agreements. The swap and cap agreements do not contain credit-risk contingent features.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company maintains several interest rate swap agreements that were entered into in March 2013 with amortizing notional amounts of these swap agreements totaling $878,750.$866,875. These agreements have the economic effect of modifying the LIBOR variable component of the Company’s interest rate on an equivalent amount of the Company’s New Term Loan A to fixed rates ranging from 0.49% to 0.52%, resulting in an overall weighted average effective interest rate of 2.26%, including the New Term Loan A margin of 1.75%. The overall weighted average effective interest rate also includes the effects of $121,250$120,625 of unhedged New Term Loan A debt that bears interest at LIBOR plus an interest rate margin of 1.75%. The swap agreements expire on

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September 30, 2016 and require monthly interest payments. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company recognized debt expense of $1,592$2,387 from these swaps. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the total fair value of these swap agreements was a net asset of approximately $849.$2,702. The Company estimates that approximately $2,696$2,035 of existing unrealized pre-tax losses in other comprehensive income at JuneSeptember 30, 2014 will be reclassified into income over the next twelve months.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company maintains several interest rate cap agreements that were entered into in March 2013 with notional amounts totaling $2,735,000 on the Company’s New Term Loan B debt. These

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agreements have the economic effect of capping the LIBOR variable component of the Company’s interest rate at a maximum of 2.50% on an equivalent amount of the Company’s New Term Loan B. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company recognized debt expense of $1,220$1,829 from these caps. The cap agreements expire on September 30, 2016. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the total fair value of these cap agreements was an asset of approximately $2,692.$2,514. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company recorded a loss of $4,874$5,052 in other comprehensive income due to a decrease in the unrealized fair value of these cap agreements.

As of June 30, 2014,Previously, the Company also maintainsmaintained five other interest rate cap agreements with notional amounts totaling $1,250,000. These agreements havehad the economic effect of capping the LIBOR variable component of our interest rate at a maximum of 4.00% on an equivalent amount of our New Term Loan B debt. However, as a result of the interest rate cap agreements that were entered into in March 2013, as described above, these interest rate cap agreements became ineffective cash flow hedges and as a result any changes in the fair value associated with these interest rate cap agreements will be charged to income.expired on September 30, 2014. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company recognized $2,691 of debt expense of $1,794 fromrelated to these caps. The cap agreements expire on September 30, 2014.agreements.

The following table summarizes the Company’s derivative instruments as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 

Derivatives designated as hedging
instruments

  Balance sheet
location
   Fair value   Balance sheet
location
   Fair value 

Interest rate swap agreements

   Other short-term liabilities    $2,696     Other short-term liabilities    $12,069  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

   Other long-term assets    $3,545     Other long-term assets    $10,004  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Interest rate cap agreements

   Other long-term assets    $2,692     Other long-term assets    $7,567  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

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   September 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 

Derivatives designated as hedging
instruments

  Balance sheet
location
   Fair value   Balance sheet
location
   Fair value 

Interest rate swap agreements

   Other short-term liabilities    $2,035     Other short-term liabilities    $12,069  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

   Other long-term assets    $4,737     Other long-term assets    $10,004  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Interest rate cap agreements

   Other long-term assets    $2,514     Other long-term assets    $7,567  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the effects of the Company’s interest rate swap and cap agreements for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

 Amount of gains
(losses) recognized in
OCI on interest rate swap
and cap agreements
 Location of
losses reclassified
from accumulated
OCI into income
 Amount of
losses reclassified
from accumulated
OCI into income
  Amount of gains
(losses) recognized in
OCI on interest rate swap
and cap agreements
 Location of
losses reclassified
from accumulated
OCI into income
 Amount of
losses reclassified
from accumulated
OCI into income
 

Derivatives designated
as cash flow hedges

 Three months ended
June 30,
 Six months ended
June 30,
 Three months ended
June 30,
 Six months ended
June 30,
  Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
 Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
 
    2014         2013     2014 2013 Location of
losses reclassified
from accumulated
OCI into income
    2014         2013     2014 2013      2014         2013     2014 2013 Location of
losses reclassified
from accumulated
OCI into income
    2014         2013     2014 2013 

Interest rate swap agreements

 $(5,022 $13,266   $(7,786 $12,302   Debt expense

(including
refinancing
charges)

$(6,694 $(4,159 $(10,700 $(7,366 $1,058   $(10,010 $(6,728 $2,292  Debt expense

(including
refinancing
charges)

$(795 $(4,162 $(11,495 $(11,528
                
                

Interest rate cap agreements

 (3,527 5,858   (4,874 2,945   Debt expense

(including
refinancing
charges)

 (1,507 (1,507 (3,014 (2,404 (178 (2,646 (5,052 299  Debt expense

(including
refinancing
charges)

 (1,507 (1,507 (4,521 (3,911
                
                

Tax benefit (expense)

 3,340   (7,439 4,946   (5,931  3,204   2,204   5,358   3,801   (343 4,923   4,603   (1,008  899   2,205   6,257   6,006  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

 $(5,209 $11,685   $(7,714 $9,316    $(4,997 $(3,462 $(8,356 $(5,969 $537   $(7,733 $(7,177 $1,583    $(1,403 $(3,464 $(9,759 $(9,433
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the interest rate on the Company’s New Term Loan B debt is effectively fixed because of an embedded LIBOR floor which is higher than actual LIBOR as of such date and the New Term Loan B is also subject to interest rate caps if LIBOR should rise above 2.50%. See above for further details.

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Interest rates on the Company’s senior notes are fixed by their terms. The LIBOR variable component of the Company’s interest rate on a majority of the Company’s New Term Loan A is economically fixed as a result of interest rate swaps.

As a result of embedded LIBOR floors on the New Term Loan B debt agreement and the swap and cap agreements, the Company’s overall weighted average effective interest rate on the Senior Secured Credit Facilities was 3.51%3.43%, based upon the current margins in effect of 1.75% for the New Term Loan A and 2.75% for the New Term Loan B, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014.

The Company’s overall weighted average effective interest rate during the secondthird quarter of 2014 was 4.85%4.52% and as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014 was 4.56%4.46%.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company had undrawn revolving credit facilities totaling $1,000,000 of which approximately $83,000$96,000 was committed for outstanding letters of credit. In addition, HCP has an outstanding letter of credit of approximately $1,000 that is secured by a certificate of deposit.

9. Contingencies

The majority of the Company’s revenues are from government programs and may be subject to adjustment as a result of: (i) examination by government agencies or contractors, for which the resolution of any matters raised may take extended periods of time to finalize; (ii) differing interpretations of government regulations by different Medicare contractors or regulatory authorities; (iii) differing opinions regarding a patient’s medical diagnosis or the medical necessity of services provided; and (iv) retroactive applications or interpretations of governmental requirements. In addition, the Company’s revenues from commercial payors may be subject to adjustment as a result of potential claims for refunds, as a result of government actions or as a result of other claims by commercial payors.

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Inquiries by the Federal Government and Certain Related Civil Proceedings

Vainer Private Civil Suit:Suit: In December 2008, the Company received a subpoena for documents from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) relating to the pharmaceutical products Zemplar, Hectorol, Venofer, Ferrlecit and erythropoietin (EPO), as well as other related matters. The subpoena covered the period from January 2003 to December 2008. The Company has been in contact with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC since November 2008 relating to this matter, and has been advised that this was a civil inquiry. On June 17, 2009, the Company learned that the allegations underlying this inquiry were made as part of a civil complaint filed by individuals and brought pursuant to thequi tam provisions of the federal False Claims Act. On April 1, 2011, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ordered the case to be unsealed. At that time, the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a notice of declination stating that the federal government would not be intervening and not pursuing the relators’ allegation in litigation. On July 25, 2011, the relators, Daniel Barbir and Dr. Alon Vainer, filed their amended complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, purportedly on behalf of the federal government. The allegations in the complaint relate to the Company’s drug administration practices for the Company’s dialysis operations for Vitamin D and iron agents for a period from 2003 through 2010. The complaint seeks monetary damages and civil penalties as well as costs and expenses. The Company is vigorously defending this matter and intends to continue to do so. The Company can make no assurances as to the time or resources that will be needed to devote to this litigation or its final outcome.

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(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

2010 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigation: In May 2010,As previously disclosed, the Company received a subpoena fromU.S. Attorney’s Office for the OIG’s office in Dallas, Texas. The civil subpoena coversDistrict of Colorado and the period from January 2005 to May 2010, and seeks production of a wide range of documents relating to the Company’s dialysis operations, including documents related to,OIG have been investigating, among other things, the Company’s financial relationships with physicians and joint ventures, and whether those relationships and joint ventures comply with the federal anti-kickback statute and the False Claims Act. The CompanyThis investigation has been advised by the attorneys conducting this civil investigation that they believe that some or all ofdescribed in the Company’s joint ventures do not complyprior Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and referred to as the 2010 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigation. This investigation overlapped substantially with the anti-kickback statute andinvestigation described below under the False Claims Act. The Company disagrees that its joint venture structure generally, which the Company believes is widely used in the dialysis industry and other segments of the healthcare industry substantially in the form that the Company uses it, violates the federal anti-kickback statute or the False Claims Act. As to individual transactions, the Company made significant effort to ensure that its joint venture structures and process complied with the rules, but the Company is talking with the government about addressing its concerns. The focus of this investigation overlaps substantially with thecaption 2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigation described below.Investigation. The Company has agreeddisclosed earlier this year it had reached an agreement in principle with the government to resolve these matters.

As described more fully in the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2014, the Company entered into a framework for a global resolutionfinal settlement agreement on October 22, 2014 (the Settlement Agreement) with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado, the Civil Division ofAmerica, acting through the United States Department of Justice and the Officeon behalf of the InspectorOIG, the Defense Health Agency on behalf of TRICARE, through its General for bothCounsel (collectively, the United States) and relator David Barbetta, to resolve the pending 2010 and the 2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigations. In connection with the resolution of these matters, the Company has agreed to pay to the United States $350 million plus accrued interest from the date of the Company’s agreement in principle with the United States, plus a civil forfeiture of $39 million. In addition, the Company has agreed in principle to a settlement of certain state Medicaid claims in the amount of $11.5 million plus interest. Under the Settlement Agreement, among other things, the United States agrees to release the Company from any civil or administrative monetary liability arising from allegations that the Company caused the submission of claims to the federal health care programs that were ineligible for reimbursement due to certain violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute in connection with certain of its dialysis center joint venture arrangements, and the United States and the relator agree to dismissal of the civil action filed by the relator under thequi tam provisions of the federal False Claims Act. The final settlement remains subject to negotiation of specific terms. The settlement will include the payment of approximately $389,000, entryCompany also has entered into a five-year corporate integrity agreement (the Corporate Integrity Agreement) with the OIG. The Corporate Integrity Agreement, among other things, (i) requires that the Company maintain certain elements of its compliance programs, (ii) imposes certain expanded compliance-related requirements during the term of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, including the appointment of an independenta compliance monitor, and the imposition of(iii) contains certain other business restrictions related to a subset of the Company’s joint venture arrangements. Underarrangements, including the terms of the framework for resolution, the Company has agreed toCompany’s agreeing to: (1) unwind a limited subset of11 joint venturesventure transactions that were created through partial divestituredivestitures to or partial acquisitions from nephrologists and agreedthat cover 26 of the Company’s 2,119 clinics; (2) not to enter into this typecertain types of partial divestiture joint venture transactions with nephrologists during the term of the Corporate Integrity Agreement; and (3) certain other restrictions. In the event of a breach of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, the Company could become liable for payment of certain stipulated penalties, or could be excluded from participation in federal health care programs. The costs associated with compliance with the future.Corporate Integrity Agreement could be substantial and may be greater than we currently anticipate. In 2013, the Company accrued an estimated loss contingency reserve of $397,000 related to this matter. The final settlement remains subjectIn the third quarter of 2014, the Company accrued an additional $17,000 related to negotiation of specific terms and will continuethis matter which resulted in an increase in the reserve from $397,000 to require management’s attention and significant legal expense. The Company can make no assurances as to the final outcome.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

$414,000.

2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigation: In August 2011, the Company announced it had learned that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado would be investigating certain activities of its dialysis business in connection with information being provided to a grand jury. This investigation relatesrelated to the Company’s relationships with physicians, including its joint ventures, and whether those relationships and joint ventures comply with the federal anti-kickback statute, and overlapsoverlapped substantially with the 2010 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigation described above. As noteddescribed above, the Company has agreed to a framework for a global resolution with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado, the Civil Division of the United States Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General for both the 2010 and the 2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigations.Investigations have now been resolved. The final settlement remains subjectUnited States has informed the Company that it has declined to negotiation of specific termsproceed with any criminal charges in connection with this matter.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and will continue to require management’s attention and significant legal expense. The Company can make no assurances as to the final outcome.shares in thousands, except per share data)

2011 U.S. Attorney Medicaid Investigation:Investigation: In October 2011, the Company announced that it would be receiving a request for documents, which could include an administrative subpoena from the OIG. Subsequent to the Company’s announcement of this 2011 U.S. Attorney Medicaid Investigation, the Company received a request for documents in connection with the inquiry by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. The request relates to payments for infusion drugs covered by Medicaid composite payments for dialysis. It is the Company’s understanding that this inquiry is civil in nature. The Company understands that certain other providers that operate dialysis clinics in New York may be receiving or have received a similar request for documents. The Company has cooperated with the government and produced the requested documents. In April 2014, we reached an agreement in principle to resolve this matter. The specific terms of a settlement remain subject to ongoing negotiation.have not been finalized.

Swoben Private Civil Suit: In April 2013, the Company’s HealthCare Partners (HCP) subsidiary was served with a civil complaint filed by a former employee of SCAN Health Plan (SCAN), a health maintenance organization (HMO). On July 13, 2009, pursuant to thequi tam provisions of the federal False Claims Act and the California False Claims Act, James M. Swoben, as relator, filed aqui tam action in the United States District Court for the Central District of California purportedly on behalf of the United States of America and the State of California against SCAN, and certain other defendants whose identities were under seal. The allegations in the complaint relate to alleged overpayments received from government healthcare programs. In or about August 2012, SCAN entered into a settlement agreement with the United States of America and the State of California. The United States and the State of California partially intervened in the action for the purpose of settlement with and dismissal of the action against SCAN. In or about November 2011, the relator filed his Third Amended Complaint under seal alleging violations of the federal False Claims Act and the California False Claims Act, which named additional defendants, including HCP and certain health insurance companies (the defendant HMOs). The allegations in the complaint against HCP relate to patient diagnosis coding to determine reimbursement in the Medicare Advantage program, referred to as Hierarchical Condition Coding (HCC) and Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) scores. The complaint sought monetary damages and civil penalties as well as costs and expenses. The United States Department of Justice reviewed these allegations and in January 2013 declined to intervene in the case. On June 26, 2013, HCP and the defendant HMOs filed their respective motions to dismiss the Third Amended Complaint pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b), challenging the legal sufficiency of the claims asserted in the complaint. On July 30, 2013, the court granted HCP’s motion and dismissed with prejudice all of the claims in the Third Amended Complaint and judgment was entered in September 2013. The court specifically determined that further amendments to the complaint would be futile because, in part, the allegations were publicly disclosed in reports and other sources relating to audits conducted by the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services. In October 2013, the plaintiff appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the court’s disposition of the appeal is pending.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

Except for the private civil complaints filed by the relators as described above, to the Company’s knowledge, no proceedings have been initiated against the Company at this time in connection with any of the inquiries by the federal government. Although the Company cannot predict whether or when proceedings might be initiated or when these matters may be resolved, it is not unusual for inquiries such as these to continue for a considerable period of time through the various phases of document and witness requests and on-going discussions with regulators. Responding to the subpoenas or inquiries and defending the Company in the relator proceedings will continue to require management’s attention and significant legal expense. Any negative findings in the inquiries or relator proceedings could result in substantial financial penalties or awards against the Company, exclusion from future participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and, to the extent criminal proceedings may be initiated against the Company, possible criminal penalties. At this time, the Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of these inquiries, or the potential outcome of the relators’ claims (except as described above), or the potential range of damages, if any.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

In re DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. Derivative Litigation: On January 7, 2014, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado consolidated the two previously disclosed shareholder derivative lawsuits: the Haverhill Retirement System action filed on May 17, 2013 and the Clark Shareholder action filed on August 7, 2012. The court appointed Haverhill lead plaintiff. The complaints filed against the directors of the Company and against the Company, as nominal defendant allege, among other things, that our directors breached fiduciary duties to the Company relating to the 2010 and 2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigations described above, the Vainer qui tam private civil suit described above and the Woodard qui tam private civil suit for which the Company previously announced a settlement in July 2012. At this time,The Company has entered into a settlement with the lead plaintiff, subject to court approval. The terms of the settlement, which will be described in a court-approved notice, include enhancements to the Company’s corporate governance practices and provides that the Company cannot predictwill not oppose the ultimate outcomederivative plaintiff’s application for an award of these matters orfees and expenses, the potential rangedollar amount of damages, if any.which is not material to the Company.

Other

The Company has received several notices of claims from commercial payors and other third parties related to historical billing practices and claims against DVA Renal Healthcare (formerly known as Gambro Healthcare), a subsidiary of the Company, related to historical Gambro Healthcare billing practices and other matters covered by its 2004 settlement agreement with the Department of Justice and certain agencies of the U.S. government. The Company has received no further indication that any of these claims are active, and some of them may be barred by applicable statutes of limitations. To the extent any of these claims might proceed, the Company intends to defend against them vigorously; however, the Company may not be successful and these claims may lead to litigation and any such litigation may be resolved unfavorably. At this time, the Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of these matters or the potential range of damages, if any.

A wage and hour claim, which has been styled as a class action, is pending against the Company in the Superior Court of California. The Company was served with the complaint in this lawsuit in April 2008, and it has been amended since that time. The complaint, as amended, alleges that the Company failed to provide meal periods, failed to pay compensation in lieu of providing rest or meal periods, failed to pay overtime, and failed to comply with certain other California Labor Code requirements. In September 2011, the court denied the plaintiffs’ motion for class certification. Plaintiffs appealed that decision. In January 2013, the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision on some claims, but remanded the case to the trial court for clarification of its decision on one of the claims. The Company reached an agreement with the plaintiffs to settle the claim that was remanded to the trial court, and that settlement has been finalized. The amount of the settlement is not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company intends to continue to vigorously defend against the remaining claims. Any potential settlement of the remaining claims is not anticipated to be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

In addition to the foregoing, the Company is subject to claims and suits, including from time to time, contractual disputes and professional and general liability claims, as well as audits and investigations by various government entities, in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes that the ultimate resolution of any such pending proceedings, whether the underlying claims are covered by insurance or not, will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

10. Noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions and other commitments

The Company has potential obligations to purchase the noncontrolling interests held by third parties in several of its majority-owned joint ventures, non-owned and minority-owned entities. These obligations are in the form of put provisions and are exercisable at the third-party owners’ discretion within specified periods as outlined in each specific put provision. If these put provisions were exercised, the Company would be required to purchase the third-party owners’ noncontrolling interests at either the appraised fair market value or a predetermined multiple of earnings or cash flow attributable to the noncontrolling interests put to the Company, which is intended to approximate fair value. The methodology the Company uses to estimate the fair values of noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions assumes the higher of either a liquidation value of net assets or an average multiple of earnings, based on historical earnings, patient mix and other performance indicators that can affect future results, as well as other factors. The estimated fair values of the noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions is a critical accounting estimate that involves significant judgments and assumptions and may not be indicative of the actual values at which the noncontrolling interestinterests may ultimately be settled, which could vary significantly from the Company’s current estimates. The estimated fair values of noncontrolling interestinterests subject to put provisions can fluctuate and the implicit multiple of earnings at which these noncontrolling interests obligations may be settled will vary significantly depending upon market conditions including potential purchasers’ access to the capital markets, which can impact the level of competition for dialysis and non-dialysis related businesses, the economic performance of these businesses and the restricted marketability of the third-party owners’ noncontrolling interests. The amount of noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions that employ a contractually predetermined multiple of earnings rather than fair value are immaterial.

Additionally, theThe Company has certain other potential commitments to provide operating capital to several dialysis centers that are wholly-owned by third parties or centers in which the Company owns a minority equity investment as well as to physician-owned vascular access clinics or medical practices that the Company operates under management and administrative service agreements of approximately $2,000. In addition, the Company has certain other potential commitments related to service agreements of approximately $1,000.

Certain consolidated joint ventures are contractually scheduled to dissolve after terms ranging from ten to fifty years. Accordingly, the noncontrolling interests in these joint ventures are considered mandatorily redeemable instruments, for which the classification and measurement requirements have been indefinitely deferred. Future distributions upon dissolution of these entities would be valued below the related noncontrolling interest carrying balances in the consolidated balance sheet.

11. Long-term incentive compensation

Long-term incentive program (LTIP) compensation includes both stock-based awards (principally stock-settled stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and performance stock units) as well as long-term performance-based cash awards. Long-term incentive compensation expense, which was primarily general and administrative in nature, was attributed to the dialysis and related lab services business, the HCP business, corporate support costs, and the ancillary services and strategic initiatives.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

The Company’s stock-based compensation awards are measured at their estimated fair values on the date of grant if settled in shares or at their estimated fair values at the end of each reporting period if settled in cash. The value of stock-based awards so measured is recognized as compensation expense on a cumulative straight-line basis over the vesting terms of the awards, adjusted for expected forfeitures.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company granted 1,2481,502 stock-settled stock appreciation rights with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $19,997$24,606 and a weighted-average expected life of approximately 4.2 years, and also granted 316329 stock units with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $22,809$23,767 and a weighted-average expected life of approximately 3.4 years.years, 105 of which are performance-based.

For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized $52,960$88,323 and $38,773,$58,204, respectively, in total LTIP expense, of which $29,699$44,323 and $32,266,$47,095, respectively, was stock-based compensation expense for stock appreciation rights, stock units and discounted employee stock plan purchases, which are primarily included in general and administrative expenses. The estimated tax benefits recorded for stock-based compensation through JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and 2013 was $10,997$16,075 and $12,171,$17,466, respectively. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, there was $162,351$147,760 of total estimated unrecognized compensation cost for outstanding LTIP awards, including $99,331$87,729 related to stock-based compensation arrangements under the Company’s equity compensation and stock purchase plans. The Company expects to recognize the performance-based cash component of these LTIP costs over a weighted average remaining period of 1.1 years and the stock-based component of these LTIP costs over a weighted average remaining period of 1.4 years.

For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company received $42,110$45,527 and $36,524,$40,870, respectively, in actual tax benefits upon the exercise of stock awards.

12. Comprehensive income

 

 For the three months ended
June 30, 2014
 For the six months ended
June 30, 2014
  For the three months ended
September 30, 2014
 For the nine months ended
September 30, 2014
 
 Interest
rate swap
and cap
agreements
 Investment
securities
 Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 Interest
rate swap
and cap
agreements
 Investment
securities
 Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
  Interest
rate swap
and cap
agreements
 Investment
securities
 Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 Interest
rate swap
and cap
agreements
 Investment
securities
 Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 

Beginning balance

 $(1,490 $3,244   $(3,393 $(1,639 $(2,344 $3,120   $(3,421 $(2,645 $(1,702 $3,822   $(1,454 $666   $(2,344 $3,120   $(3,421 $(2,645
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Unrealized (losses) gains

 (8,549 875   1,939   (5,736 (12,660 1,405   1,967   (9,289

Related income tax benefit (expense)

 3,340   (297  —     3,044   4,946   (496  —     4,451  

Unrealized gains (losses)

 880   (567 (13,838 (13,525 (11,780 838   (11,871 (22,813

Related income tax (expense) benefit

 (343 175    —    (168 4,603   (321  —     4,282  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
 (5,209 578   1,939   (2,692 (7,714 909   1,967   (4,838 537   (392 (13,838 (13,693 (7,177 517   (11,871 (18,531
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income

 8,201    —      —     8,201   13,714   (340  —     13,374   2,302    —      —     2,302   16,016   (340  —     15,676  

Related tax

 (3,204  —      —     (3,204 (5,358 133    —     (5,225 (899  —      —     (899 (6,257 133    —     (6,124
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
 4,997    —      —     4,997   8,356   (207  —     8,149   1,403    —      —     1,403   9,759   (207  —     9,552  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Ending balance

 $(1,702 $3,822   $(1,454 $666   $(1,702 $3,822   $(1,454 $666   $238   $3,430   $(15,292 $(11,624 $238   $3,430   $(15,292 $(11,624
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

 For the three months ended
June 30, 2013
 For the six months ended
June 30, 2013
  For the three months ended
September 30, 2013
 For the nine months ended
September 30, 2013
 
 Interest
rate swap
and cap
agreements
 Investment
securities
 Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 Interest
rate swap
and cap
agreements
 Investment
securities
 Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
  Interest
rate swap
and cap
agreements
 Investment
securities
 Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 Interest
rate swap
and cap
agreements
 Investment
securities
 Foreign
currency
translation
adjustments
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
 

Beginning balance

 $(15,264 $1,834   $(3,311 $(16,741 $(15,402 $1,310   $(1,205 $(15,297 $(117 $1,935   $(5,152 $(3,334 $(15,402 $1,310   $(1,205 $(15,297
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses)

 19,124   166   (1,841 17,449   15,247   1,178   (3,947 12,478  

Related income tax (expense) benefit

 (7,439 (65  —     (7,504 (5,931 (459  —     (6,390

Unrealized (losses) gains

 (12,656 1,059   2,741   (8,856 2,591   2,236   (1,206 3,621  

Related income tax benefit (expense)

 4,923   (411  —     4,512   (1,008 (869  —     (1,877
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
 11,685   101   (1,841 9,945   9,316   719   (3,947 6,088   (7,733 648   2,741   (4,344 1,583   1,367   (1,206 1,744  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income

 5,666    —      —     5,666   9,770   (155  —     9,615   5,669    —      —     5,669   15,439   (155  —     15,284  

Related tax

 (2,204  —      —     (2,204 (3,801 61    —     (3,740 (2,205  —      —     (2,205 (6,006 61    —     (5,945
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
 3,462    —      —     3,462   5,969   (94  —     5,875   3,464    —      —     3,464   9,433   (94  —     9,339  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Ending balance

 $(117 $1,935   $(5,152 $(3,334 $(117 $1,935   $(5,152 $(3,334 $(4,386 $2,583   $(2,411 $(4,214 $(4,386 $2,583   $(2,411 $(4,214
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

The reclassification of net swap and cap realized losses into income are recorded as debt expense in the corresponding condensed consolidated statements of income. See Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further details.

The reclassification of net investment realized gains into income are recorded in other income in the corresponding condensed consolidated statements of income. See Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further details.

13. Acquisitions

During the first sixnine months of 2014, the Company acquired dialysis businesses and other businesses consisting of onesixteen dialysis centercenters located in the U.S., threefour dialysis centers located outside the U.S. and other medical businesses for a total of $98,442$218,117 in net cash and deferred purchase price obligations totaling $14,156.$23,777. The assets and liabilities for all acquisitions were recorded at their estimated fair values at the dates of the acquisitions and are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and operating results from the designated effective dates of the acquisitions. Certain income tax amounts are pending final evaluation and quantification of any pre-acquisition tax contingencies. In addition, valuation of medical claims reserves and certain other working capital items relating to several of these acquisitions are pending final quantification.

The following table summarizes the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in these transactions and recognized at their acquisition dates at estimated fair values:

   Six months ended
June 30, 2014
 

Tangible assets, principally leasehold improvements and equipment, net of cash

  $858  

Amortizable intangible and other long-term assets

   69,366  

Goodwill

   42,374  
  

 

 

 

Aggregate purchase price

  $112,598  
  

 

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The following table summarizes the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in these transactions and recognized at their acquisition dates at estimated fair values:

   Nine months ended
September 30, 2014
 

Tangible assets, principally leasehold improvements and equipment, net of cash

  $4,424  

Amortizable intangible-customer relationships

   74,351  

Other amortizable intangible and long-term assets

   18,316  

Goodwill

   146,399  

Noncontrolling interest

   (1,596
  

 

 

 

Aggregate purchase price

  $241,894  
  

 

 

 

Amortizable intangible assets acquired during the first sixnine months of 2014 had weighted-average estimated useful lives of 9.99.7 years. The total amount of goodwill deductible for tax purposes associated with these acquisitions was approximately $27,789.$124,105.

Contingent earn-out obligations

The Company has several contingent earn-out obligations associated with acquisitions that could result in the Company paying the former shareholders of those acquired companies a total of up to $136,300approximately $140,300 or a portion of that amount if certain EBITDA performance targets and quality margins are met over the next two years, if certain percentages of operating income are met over the next three years or if certain percentages of other annual EBITDA targets are met. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company has estimated the fair value of these contingent earn-out obligations to be $38,335.$41,163.

Contingent earn-out obligations will be remeasured to fair value at each reporting date until the contingencies are resolved with changes in the liability due to the re-measurement recorded in earnings. See Note 15 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further details. Of the total contingent earn-out obligations of $38,335$41,163 recognized at JuneSeptember 30, 2014, a total of $13,682$15,747 is included in other liabilities and the remaining $24,653$25,416 is included in other long-term liabilities in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The following is a reconciliation of changes in the contingent earn-out obligations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014:

 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2014

  $ 28,058    $28,058  

Contingent earn-out obligations associated with acquisitions

   13,772     18,234  

Remeasurement of fair value for other contingent earn-outs

   (1,969   (2,414

Payments of contingent earn-outs

   (1,526   (2,715
  

 

   

 

 
  $38,335    $41,163  
  

 

   

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

14. Variable interest entities

The Company relies on the operating activities of certain entities that it does not directly own or control, but over which it has indirect influence and of which it is considered the primary beneficiary. These entities are subject to the consolidation guidance applicable to variable interest entities (VIEs).

Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), VIEs typically include (i) those for which the entity’s equity is not sufficient to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support; (ii) those for which the equity holders as a group lack the power to direct the activities that most significantly influence the entity’s economic performance, the obligation to absorb the entity’s expected losses, or the right to receive the entity’s expected returns; or (iii) those for which the voting rights of some investors are not proportional to their obligations to absorb the entity’s losses.

Under U.S. GAAP, the Company has determined that substantially all of the entities it is associated with that qualify as VIEs must be included in its consolidated financial statements. The Company manages these entities and provides operating and capital funding as necessary for the entities to accomplish their operational and strategic objectives. A number of these entities are subject to nominee share ownership or share transfer

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

restriction agreements that effectively transfer the majority of the economic risks and rewards of their ownership to the Company. In other cases the Company’s management agreements with these entities include both financial terms and protective and participating rights to the entities’ operating, strategic and non-clinical governance decisions which transfer substantial powers over and economic responsibility for the entities to the Company. In some cases such entities are subject to broad exclusivity or noncompetition restrictions that benefit the Company. Further, in some cases the Company has contractual arrangements with its related party nominee owners that effectively indemnify these parties from the economic losses from, or entitle the Company to the economic benefits of, these entities.

The analyses upon which these consolidation determinations rest are complex, involve uncertainties, and require significant judgment on various matters, some of which could be subject to different interpretations. At JuneSeptember 30, 2014, these condensed consolidated financial statements include total assets of VIEs of $515,618$572,026 and total liabilities and noncontrolling interests of VIEs to third parties of $307,133.$312,363.

The Company also sponsors certain deferred compensation plans whose trusts qualify as VIEs and the Company consolidates each of these plans as their primary beneficiary. The assets of these plans are recorded in short-term or long-term investments with matching offsetting liabilities recorded in accrued compensation and benefits and other long-term liabilities. See Note 4 for disclosures on the assets of these consolidated non-qualified deferred compensation plans.

15. Fair value of financial instruments

The Company measures the fair value of certain assets, liabilities and noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions (temporary equity) based upon certain valuation techniques that include observable or unobservable inputs and assumptions that market participants would use in pricing these assets, liabilities, temporary equity and commitments. The Company also has classified certain assets, liabilities and temporary equity that are measured at fair value into the appropriate fair value hierarchy levels as defined by the FASB.

The following table summarizes the Company’s assets, liabilities and temporary equity measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2014:

   Total   Quoted prices in
active markets for
identical assets
(Level 1)
   Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
unobservable
inputs

(Level 3)
 

Assets

        

Available-for-sale securities

  $25,685    $25,685    $—      $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest rate cap agreements

  $2,692    $—      $2,692    $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

  $3,545    $—      $3,545    $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Funds on deposit with third parties

  $72,575    $72,575    $—      $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Contingent earn-out obligations

  $38,335    $—      $—      $38,335  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

  $2,696    $—      $2,696    $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Temporary equity

        

Noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions

  $760,242    $—      $—      $760,242  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s assets, liabilities and temporary equity measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2014:

   Total   Quoted prices in
active markets for
identical assets
(Level 1)
   Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
 

Assets

        

Available-for-sale securities

  $26,237    $26,237    $—      $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest rate cap agreements

  $2,514    $—      $2,514    $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

  $4,737    $—      $4,737    $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Funds on deposit with third parties

  $79,247    $79,247    $—      $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Contingent earn-out obligations

  $41,163    $—      $—      $41,163  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements

  $2,035    $—      $2,035    $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Temporary equity

        

Noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions

  $758,743    $—      $—      $758,743  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The available for sale securities represent investments in various open-ended registered investment companies, or mutual funds, and are recorded at fair value based upon quoted prices reported by each mutual fund. See Note 4 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

The interest rate swap and cap agreements are recorded at fair value based upon valuation models utilizing the income approach and commonly accepted valuation techniques that use inputs from closing prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets as well as other relevant observable market inputs at quoted intervals such as current interest rates, forward yield curves, implied volatility and credit default swap pricing. The Company does not believe the ultimate amount that could be realized upon settlement of these interest rate swap and cap agreements would be materially different from the fair values currently reported. See Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

The funds on deposit with third parties represent funds held with various third parties as required by regulation or contract and invested by those parties in various investments, which are measured at estimated fair value based primarily on quoted market prices.

The estimated fair value measurements of contingent earn-out obligations are primarily based on unobservable inputs including projected EBITDA, estimated probabilitiesprobability of achieving gross margin of certain medical procedures and the estimated probability of earn-out payments being made using an option pricing technique and a simulation model for expected EBITDA and operating income. In addition, a probability adjusted model was used to estimate the fair values of the quality results amounts. The estimated fair value of these contingent earn-out obligations will be remeasured as of each reporting date and could fluctuate based upon any significant changes in key assumptions, such as changes in the Company credit risk adjusted rate that is used to discount obligations to present value.

See Note 10 to these condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the Company’s methodology for estimating the fair value of noncontrolling interests subject to put obligations.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

Other financial instruments consist primarily of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other accrued liabilities and debt. The balances of the non-debt financial instruments are presented in the consolidated financial statements at JuneSeptember 30, 2014 at their approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of their settlements. The carrying balance of the Company’s Senior Secured Credit Facilities totaled $4,482,500$4,461,897 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, and the fair value was approximately $4,526,300$4,435,100 based upon quoted market prices. The fair value of the Company’s senior notes was approximately $4,229,200$3,834,700 at JuneSeptember 30, 2014 based upon quoted market prices, as compared to the carrying amount of $4,066,907.$3,775,000.

16. Segment reporting

The Company operates two major divisions, Kidney Care and HCP. The Kidney Care division is comprised of the Company’s U.S. dialysis and related lab services business, and various other ancillary services and strategic initiatives, including its international dialysis operations.operations, and the Company’s support expenses. The HCP division is comprised of the Company’s HealthCare Partners integrated healthcare business.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the Company’s ancillary services and strategic initiatives consisted primarily of pharmacy services, disease management services, vascular access services, ESRD clinical research programs, physician services, direct primary care and the Company’s international dialysis operations.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

The Company’s operating segments have been defined based on the separate financial information that is regularly produced and reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker in making decisions about allocating resources to and assessing the financial results of the Company’s different business units. The chief operating decision maker for the Company is its Chief Executive Officer.

The Company’s separate operating segments include its U.S. dialysis and related lab services business, its HCP operations in each region, each of its ancillary services and strategic initiatives, and its international operations in the European and Middle Eastern, Asia Pacific, and Latin American regions. The U.S. dialysis and related lab services business and the HCP business each qualify as separately reportable segments, and all of the other ancillary services and strategic initiatives operating segments, including the international operating segments, have been combined and disclosed in the other segments category.

The Company’s operating segment financial information included in this report is prepared on the internal management reporting basis that the chief operating decision maker uses to allocate resources and assess the financial results of the operating segments. For internal management reporting, segment operations include direct segment operating expenses but exclude corporate support expenses, which consist primarily of indirect labor, benefits and long-term incentive based compensation of certain departments which provide support to all of the Company’s different operating lines of business. Corporate support expenses in the second quarter of 2014 have been reduced by internal management fees paid by the Company’s ancillary lines of businesses.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The following is a summary of segment net revenues, segment operating margin (loss), and a reconciliation of segment operating margin to consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes:

 

 Three months ended
June 30,
 Six months ended
June 30,
  Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
 
 2014 2013 2014 2013  2014 2013 2014 2013 

Segment net revenues:

        

U.S. dialysis and related lab services

        

Patient service revenues:

        

External sources

 $2,096,605   $1,980,267   $4,125,349   $3,889,050   $2,153,914   $2,043,838   $6,279,263   $5,932,888  

Intersegment revenues

 9,084   8,158   16,916   15,669   10,701   7,867   27,617   23,537  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total dialysis and related lab services revenues

  2,105,689    1,988,425    4,142,265    3,904,719    2,164,615    2,051,705    6,306,880    5,956,425  

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

  (84,227  (69,585  (165,690  (136,656  (91,996  (71,819  (257,687  (208,475
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net dialysis and related lab services patient service revenues

  2,021,462    1,918,840    3,976,575    3,768,063    2,072,619    1,979,886    6,049,193    5,747,950  

Other revenues(1)

  3,579    3,424    6,732    6,319    3,427    3,016    10,159    9,335  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net dialysis and related lab services revenues

  2,025,041    1,922,264    3,983,307    3,774,382    2,076,046    1,982,902    6,059,352    5,757,285  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

HCP

        

HCP revenues:

        

Capitated revenues

  783,182    692,357    1,554,724    1,438,428    827,933    730,400    2,382,656    2,168,828  

Net patient service revenues

  58,076    49,433    114,297    103,035    49,783    58,049    164,081    161,084  

Other revenues(2)

  46,029    19,216    58,553    23,302    14,013    14,156    72,566    37,459  

Intersegment capitated and other revenues

  204    —     357    —     251    144    608    144  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenues

  887,491    761,006    1,727,931    1,564,765    891,980    802,749    2,619,911    2,367,515  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other—Ancillary services and strategic initiatives

        

Net patient service revenues—U.S.

  4,709    3,050    8,862    6,490    5,250    4,159    14,112    10,648  

Net patient service revenues—International

  24,035    13,294    47,281    24,357    26,610    17,996    73,891    42,353  

Capitated revenues

  16,187    17,717    32,210    34,261    20,613    16,864    52,824    51,125  

Other external sources—U.S.

  222,716    160,988    429,671    309,745    240,770    181,499    670,441    491,244  

Other external sources—International

  1,598    1,512    3,276    2,924    1,507    1,428    4,783    4,352  

Intersegment revenues

  4,474    3,397    9,293    6,176    4,995    3,719    14,287    9,895  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total ancillary services and strategic initiatives revenues

  273,719    199,958    530,593    383,953    299,745    225,665    830,338    609,617  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net segment revenues

  3,186,251    2,883,228    6,241,831    5,723,100    3,267,771    3,011,316    9,509,601    8,734,417  

Elimination of intersegment revenues

  (13,762  (11,555  (26,566  (21,845  (15,947  (11,730  (42,512  (33,576
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Consolidated net revenues

 $3,172,489   $2,871,673   $6,215,265   $5,701,255   $3,251,824   $2,999,586   $9,467,089   $8,700,841  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Segment operating margin (loss):

        

U.S. dialysis and related lab services

 $407,948   $401,415   $794,648   $486,228   $400,226   $305,987   $1,194,874   $792,215  

HCP

  82,048    81,382    136,002    189,466    46,339    97,862    182,341    287,328  

Other—Ancillary services and strategic initiatives

  (1,920  (6,791  (243  (21,392  (5,502  (8,118  (5,744  (29,510
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total segment margin

  488,076    476,006    930,407    654,302    441,063    395,731    1,371,471    1,050,033  

Reconciliation of segment operating margin to consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes:

        

Contingent earn-out obligation adjustment

  —      56,977    —      56,977    —     —     —     56,977  

Corporate support expenses

  (3,781  (10,963  (4,887  (22,398  (3,527  (18,657  (8,415  (41,055
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Consolidated operating income

  484,295    522,020    925,520    688,881    437,536    377,074    1,363,056    1,065,955  

Debt expense

  (106,132  (108,096  (212,467  (213,913  (99,878  (108,421  (312,345  (322,334

Debt refinancing charges

  (97,548  —      (97,548  —      —      —     (97,548  —   

Other income (loss)

  1,693    (1,374  3,391    (776

Other (loss) income

  (1,246  2,113    2,145    1,337  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes

 $282,308   $412,550   $618,896   $474,192   $336,412   $270,766   $955,308   $744,958  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

(1) Includes management fees for providing management and administrative services to dialysis centers that are wholly-owned by third parties or centers in which the Company owns a minority equity investment.
(2) Includes payments received for medical consulting services and management fees for providing management and administrative services to an unconsolidated joint venture that provides medical services in which the Company owns a 50% interest, as well as revenue related to the maintenance of existing physician networks.

For the three months ended June 30, 2014, depreciationDepreciation and amortization expense for the U.S. dialysis and related lab services, HCP and the ancillary services and strategic initiatives was $99,163, $42,260 and $4,484, respectively.by segment is as follows:

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, depreciation and amortization expense for the U.S. dialysis and related lab services, HCP and the ancillary services and strategic initiatives was $195,606, $83,997 and $8,883, respectively.

For the three months ended June 30, 2013, depreciation and amortization expense for the U.S. dialysis and related lab services, HCP and the ancillary services and strategic initiatives was $88,588, $38,590 and $3,411, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2013, depreciation and amortization expense for the U.S. dialysis and related lab services, HCP and the ancillary services and strategic initiatives was $173,540, $76,607 and $6,351, respectively.

   Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 

U.S. dialysis and related lab services.

  $101,870    $89,465    $297,477    $263,005  

HCP

   42,558     39,255     126,555     115,862  

Ancillary services and strategic initiatives

   4,768     4,045     13,650     10,396  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $149,196    $132,765    $437,682    $389,263  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Summary of assets by segment is as follows:

 

 June 30,
2014
 December 31,
2013
  September 30,
2014
 December 31,
2013
 

Segment assets

    

U.S. dialysis and related lab services

 $10,876,860   $10,248,993   $11,097,897   $10,248,993  

HCP

 6,369,644   6,265,767   6,314,202   6,265,767  

Other—Ancillary services and strategic initiatives

 679,067   584,117   689,317   584,117  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Consolidated assets

 $17,925,571   $17,098,877   $18,101,416   $17,098,877  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the total amount of expendituresExpenditures for property and equipment excluding capital leases was $136,660 and $249,869, respectively, for the U.S. dialysis and related lab services, was $5,777 and $10,279, respectively, for HCP and was $9,594 and $18,445, respectively, for the ancillary services and strategic initiatives.by segment is as follows:

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the total amount of expenditures for property and equipment, excluding capital leases was $128,699 and $230,775, respectively, for the U.S. dialysis and related lab services, and was $7,840 and $14,379, respectively, for HCP and was $5,133 and $13,242, respectively, for the ancillary services and strategic initiatives.

   Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 

U.S. dialysis and related lab services.

  $149,247    $128,799    $399,114    $359,574  

HCP

   6,121     6,281     16,401     20,660  

Ancillary services and strategic initiatives

   9,546     6,051     27,992     19,293  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $164,914    $141,131    $443,507    $399,527  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

17. Changes in DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.’s ownership interest in consolidated subsidiaries

The effects of changes in DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.’s ownership interest on the Company’s equity are as follows:

 

  Three months ended
June 30,
 Six months ended
June 30,
   Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
  2014 2013 2014   2013   2014 2013   2014 2013 

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $147,683   $254,376   $330,972    $284,540    $184,122   $136,628    $515,094   $421,168  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

(Decrease) increase in paid-in capital for sales of noncontrolling interests

   (66  (78  15     (887   (316  21     355    (866

Increase (decrease) in paid-in capital for the purchase of noncontrolling interests and adjustments to ownership interest

   1,247    (474  1,457     (474

Decrease in paid-in capital for the purchase of noncontrolling interests and adjustments to ownership interest

   (1,962  —      (506  (474
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net transfers to noncontrolling interests

   1,181    (552  1,472     (1,361   (2,278  21     (151  (1,340
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Change from net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. and transfers to noncontrolling interests

  $148,864   $253,824   $332,444    $283,179  

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., net of transfers to noncontrolling interests

  $181,844   $136,649    $514,943   $419,828  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

18. New accounting standards

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for the Company on January 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in the ASU change the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area. It also addresses sources of confusion and inconsistent application related to financial reporting of discontinued operations guidance in U.S. GAAP. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations. Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on the organization’s operations and financial results. Examples include a disposal of a major geographic area, a major line of business, or a major equity method investment. In addition, the new guidance requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide financial statement users with more information about the assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of discontinued operations. The new guidance also requires disclosure of the pre-tax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. This disclosure will provide users with information about the ongoing trends in a reporting organization’s results from continuing operations. The amendments in this ASU enhance convergence between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Part of the new definition of discontinued operation is based on elements of the definition of discontinued operations in IFRS 5,Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations. The amendments in the ASU are effective in the first quarter of 2015 for public organizations with calendar year ends. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

19. Condensed consolidating financial statements

The following information is presented in accordance with Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X. The operating and investing activities of the separate legal entities included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements are fully interdependent and integrated. Revenues and operating expenses of the separate legal entities include intercompany charges for management and other administrative services. The Company’s senior notes are guaranteed by substantially all of its domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. Each of the guarantor subsidiaries has guaranteed the notes on a joint and several basis. However, the guarantor subsidiaries can be released from their obligations in the event of a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of such subsidiary, including by merger or consolidation or the sale of all equity interests in such subsidiary owned by the Company, if such subsidiary guarantor is designated as an unrestricted subsidiary or otherwise ceases to be a restricted subsidiary, and if such subsidiary guarantor no longer guaranties any other indebtedness of the Company. Non-wholly-owned subsidiaries, certain wholly-owned subsidiaries, foreign subsidiaries, joint ventures, partnerships, non-owned entities and third parties are not guarantors of these obligations.

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2014

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

For the three months ended September 30, 2014

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

Patient service revenues

  $—    $1,517,268   $668,312   $1,669   $2,187,249    $—     $1,592,398   $651,031   $(896 $2,242,533  

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

   —    (57,281 (30,771  —    (88,052   —    (61,973 (36,998  —     (98,971
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net patient service revenues

   —     1,459,987    637,541    1,669    2,099,197     —      1,530,425    614,033    (896  2,143,562  

Capitated revenues

   —     414,366    385,030    (27  799,369     —      442,472    406,926    (852  848,546  

Other revenues

   181,199    424,755    35,712    (367,743  273,923     174,226    422,733    37,961    (375,204  259,716  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net revenues

   181,199    2,299,108    1,058,283    (366,101  3,172,489     174,226    2,395,630    1,058,920    (376,952  3,251,824  

Operating expenses

   122,815    2,033,828    897,652    (366,101  2,688,194     123,856    2,126,918    940,466    (376,952  2,814,288  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   58,384    265,280    160,631    —     484,295     50,370    268,712    118,454    —      437,536  

Debt expense, including debt refinancing charges

   (202,258  (94,169  (10,180  102,927    (203,680   (98,496  (89,048  (8,730  96,396    (99,878

Other income (expense)

   99,532    4,166    922    (102,927  1,693  

Income tax (benefit) expense

   (17,958  111,415    7,430    —     100,887  

Other income (loss)

   94,258    388    504    (96,396  (1,246

Income tax expense (benefit)

   18,395    99,927    (1,694  —      116,628  

Equity earnings in subsidiaries

   174,067    110,205    —     (284,272  —      156,385    76,260    —      (232,645  —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   147,683    174,067    143,943    (284,272  181,421     184,122    156,385    111,922    (232,645  219,784  

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   —     —     —     (33,738  (33,738   —      —      —      (35,662  (35,662
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $147,683   $174,067   $143,943   $(318,010 $147,683    $184,122   $156,385   $111,922   $(268,307 $184,122  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2013

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

For the three months ended September 30, 2013

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

Patient service revenues

  $—    $1,476,135   $581,208   $(8,692 $2,048,651    $—     $1,527,860   $602,708   $(3,869 $2,126,699  

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

   —    (37,218 (34,973  —    (72,191   —     (47,381 (27,096  —     (74,477
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net patient service revenues

   —     1,438,917    546,235    (8,692  1,976,460     —      1,480,479    575,612    (3,869  2,052,222  

Capitated revenues

   —     337,312    374,451    (1,689  710,074     —      357,058    392,040    (1,834  747,264  

Other revenues

   166,650    374,577    21,183    (377,271  185,139     159,546    384,676    26,411    (370,533  200,100  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net revenues

   166,650    2,150,806    941,869    (387,652  2,871,673     159,546    2,222,213    994,063    (376,236  2,999,586  

Operating expenses

   71,881    1,827,141    838,283    (387,652  2,349,653     117,216    2,014,126    867,406    (376,236  2,622,512  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   94,769    323,665    103,586    —     522,020     42,330    208,087    126,657    —      377,074  

Debt expense

   (107,337  (95,600  (11,247  106,088    (108,096   (107,550  (83,432  (8,505  91,066    (108,421

Other income (expense)

   100,947    3,714    53    (106,088  (1,374   100,943    (9,615  1,851    (91,066  2,113  

Income tax expense

   29,458    97,729    2,005    —     129,192     16,144    81,180    3,606    —      100,930  

Equity earnings in subsidiaries

   195,455    61,405    —     (256,860  —      117,049    88,791    —      (205,840  —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   254,376    195,455    90,387    (256,860  283,358     136,628    122,651    116,397    (205,840  169,836  

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   —     —     —     (28,982  (28,982   —      —      —      (33,208  (33,208
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $254,376   $195,455   $90,387   $(285,842 $254,376    $136,628   $122,651   $116,397   $(239,048 $136,628  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2014

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

Patient service revenues

  $—    $3,030,545   $1,267,669   $3,133   $4,301,347    $—     $4,622,943   $1,918,700   $2,237   $6,543,880  

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

   —    (107,160 (64,089  —    (171,249   —     (169,133 (101,087  —     (270,220
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net patient service revenues

   —     2,923,385    1,203,580    3,133    4,130,098     —      4,453,810    1,817,613    2,237    6,273,660  

Capitated revenues

   —     818,913    768,428    (407  1,586,934     —      1,261,385    1,175,354    (1,259  2,435,480  

Other revenues

   344,242    818,310    68,003    (732,322  498,233     518,468    1,241,043    105,964    (1,107,526  757,949  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net revenues

   344,242    4,560,608    2,040,011    (729,596  6,215,265     518,468    6,956,238    3,098,931    (1,106,548  9,467,089  

Operating expenses

   235,112    4,014,282    1,769,947    (729,596  5,289,745     358,968    6,141,200    2,710,413    (1,106,548  8,104,033  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   109,130    546,326    270,064    —     925,520     159,500    815,038    388,518    —      1,363,056  

Debt expense, including debt refinancing charges

   (307,541  (188,806  (19,932  206,264    (310,015   (406,037  (277,854  (28,662  302,660    (409,893

Other income (expense)

   199,475    8,935    1,245    (206,264  3,391  

Other income

   293,733    9,323    1,749    (302,660  2,145  

Income tax expense

   431    215,546    9,761    —     225,738     18,826    315,473    8,067    —      342,366  

Equity earnings in subsidiaries

   330,339    179,430    —     (509,769  —      486,724    255,690    —      (742,414  —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   330,972    330,339    241,616    (509,769  393,158     515,094    486,724    353,538    (742,414  612,942  

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   —     —     —     (62,186  (62,186   —      —      —      (97,848  (97,848
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $330,972   $330,339   $241,616   $(571,955 $330,972    $515,094   $486,724   $353,538   $(840,262 $515,094  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2013

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

Patient service revenues

  $—    $2,928,355   $1,117,866   $(17,697 $4,028,524    $—     $4,456,215   $1,720,574   $(21,566 $6,155,223  

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

   —    (101,075 (41,173  —    (142,248   —     (148,456 (68,269  —     (216,725
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net patient service revenues

   —     2,827,280    1,076,693    (17,697  3,886,276     —      4,307,759    1,652,305    (21,566  5,938,498  

Capitated revenues

   —     697,336    778,126    (2,773  1,472,689     —      1,054,394    1,170,166    (4,607  2,219,953  

Other revenues

   302,025    733,034    38,840    (731,609  342,290     461,571    1,117,710    65,251    (1,102,142  542,390  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net revenues

   302,025    4,257,650    1,893,659    (752,079  5,701,255     461,571    6,479,863    2,887,722    (1,128,315  8,700,841  

Operating expenses

   192,385    3,908,364    1,663,704    (752,079  5,012,374     309,601    5,922,490    2,531,110    (1,128,315  7,634,886  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   109,640    349,286    229,955    —     688,881     151,970    557,373    356,612    —      1,065,955  

Debt expense

   (212,668  (190,315  (21,970  211,040    (213,913   (320,218  (273,747  (30,475  302,106    (322,334

Other income (expense)

   201,168    9,681    (585  (211,040  (776

Other income

   302,111    66    1,266    (302,106  1,337  

Income tax expense

   34,055    94,517    15,764    —     144,336     50,199    175,697    19,370    —      245,266  

Equity earnings in subsidiaries

   220,455    127,482    —     (347,937  —      337,504    216,273    —      (553,777  —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income from continuing operations

   284,540    201,617    191,636    (347,937  329,856     421,168    324,268    308,033    (553,777  499,692  

Discontinued operations

   —     —     13,236    —     13,236     —      —      13,236    —      13,236  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   284,540    201,617    204,872    (347,937  343,092     421,168    324,268    321,269    (553,777  512,928  

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   —     —     —     (58,552  (58,552   —      —      —      (91,760  (91,760
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $284,540   $201,617   $204,872   $(406,489 $284,540    $421,168   $324,268   $321,269   $(645,537 $421,168  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2014

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
   Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

For the three months ended September 30, 2014

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

Net income

  $147,683    $174,067    $143,943    $(284,272 $181,421    $184,122   $156,385    $111,922    $(232,645 $219,784  

Other comprehensive income

   2,305     —      —      —    2,305  

Other comprehensive loss

   (12,290  —       —       —     (12,290
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   149,988     174,067     143,943     (284,272  183,726     171,832    156,385     111,922     (232,645  207,494  

Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests

   —      —      —      (33,738  (33,738   —      —       —       (35,662  (35,662
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $149,988    $174,067    $143,943    $(318,010 $149,988    $171,832   $156,385    $111,922    $(268,307 $171,832  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2013

                  

Net income

  $254,376    $195,455    $90,387    $(256,860 $283,358  

Other comprehensive income

   13,407     —      —      —    13,407  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   267,783     195,455     90,387     (256,860  296,765  

Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests

   —      —      —      (28,982  (28,982
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $267,783    $195,455    $90,387    $(285,842 $267,783  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2014

 DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

For the three months ended September 30, 2013

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

Net income

  $136,628   $122,651    $116,397    $(205,840 $169,836  

Other comprehensive loss

   (880  —       —       —     (880
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   135,748    122,651     116,397     (205,840  168,956  

Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests

   —      —       —       (33,208  (33,208
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $135,748   $122,651    $116,397    $(239,048 $135,748  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

Net income

  $515,094   $486,724    $353,538    $(742,414 $612,942  

Other comprehensive loss

   (8,979  —       —       —     (8,979
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   506,115    486,724     353,538     (742,414  603,963  

Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests

   —      —       —       (97,848  (97,848
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $506,115   $486,724    $353,538    $(840,262 $506,115  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

Net income

 $330,972   $330,339   $241,616   $(509,769 $393,158    $421,168   $324,268    $321,269    $(553,777 $512,928  

Other comprehensive income

 3,311    —     —     —    3,311     11,083    —       —       —     11,083  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

  334,283    330,339    241,616    (509,769  396,469     432,251    324,268     321,269     (553,777  524,011  

Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests

  —     —     —     (62,186  (62,186   —      —       —       (91,760  (91,760
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $334,283   $330,339   $241,616   $(571,955 $334,283    $432,251   $324,268    $321,269    $(645,537 $432,251  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2013

           

Net income

 $284,540   $201,617   $204,872   $(347,937 $343,092  

Other comprehensive income

 11,963    —     —     —    11,963  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

  296,503    201,617    204,872    (347,937  355,055  

Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests

  —     —     —     (58,552  (58,552
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $296,503   $201,617   $204,872   $(406,489 $296,503  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

 

As of June 30, 2014

 DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

As of September 30, 2014

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
   Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $1,081,021   $137,229   $202,723   $—    $1,420,973    $1,187,719    $127,331    $211,985    $—     $1,527,035  

Accounts receivable, net

  —    953,474   596,778    —    1,550,252     —       886,574     581,989     —     1,468,563  

Other current assets

 83,242   971,776   135,004    —    1,190,022     157,897     929,139     95,801     —     1,182,837  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

  1,164,263    2,062,479    934,505    —     4,161,247     1,345,616     1,943,044     889,775     —      4,178,435  

Property and equipment, net

  187,939    1,394,182    708,723    —     2,290,844     191,897     1,425,392     741,914     —      2,359,203  

Amortizable intangibles, net

  92,421    1,867,978    62,476    —     2,022,875     88,537     1,850,725     58,510     —      1,997,772  

Investments in subsidiaries

  8,784,145    1,589,418    —     (10,373,563  —      8,714,911     1,544,864     —       (10,259,775  —    

Intercompany receivables

  3,645,401    —     545,592    (4,190,993  —      3,452,572     —       530,994     (3,983,566  —    

Other long-term assets and investments

  59,487    62,812    74,263    —     196,562     59,555     84,940     76,870     —      221,365  

Goodwill

  —     7,875,336    1,378,707    —     9,254,043     —       7,955,215     1,389,426     —      9,344,641  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total assets

 $13,933,656   $14,852,205   $3,704,266   $(14,564,556 $17,925,571    $13,853,088    $14,804,180    $3,687,489    $(14,243,341 $18,101,416  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Current liabilities

  496,066    1,744,652    367,430    —     2,608,148     269,843     1,936,798     390,990     —      2,597,631  

Intercompany payables

  —     3,115,717    1,075,276    (4,190,993  —      —       2,912,917     1,070,649     (3,983,566  —    

Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities

  8,157,874    1,207,691    234,791    —     9,600,356     8,116,659     1,239,554     237,354     —      9,593,567  

Noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions

  493,945    —     —     266,297    760,242     491,544     —       —       267,199    758,743  

Total DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. shareholders’ equity

  4,785,771    8,784,145    1,589,418    (10,373,563  4,785,771     4,975,042     8,714,911     1,544,864     (10,259,775  4,975,042  

Noncontrolling interests not subject to put provisions

  —     —     437,351    (266,297  171,054     —       —       443,632     (267,199  176,433  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total equity

  4,785,771    8,784,145    2,026,769    (10,639,860  4,956,825     4,975,042     8,714,911     1,988,496     (10,526,974  5,151,475  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

 $13,933,656   $14,852,205   $3,704,266   $(14,564,556 $17,925,571    $13,853,088    $14,804,180    $3,687,489    $(14,243,341 $18,101,416  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

As of December 31, 2013

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
   Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
   Consolidating
adjustments
  Consolidated
total
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $602,188    $175,004    $169,057    $—     $946,249  

Accounts receivable, net

   —       939,543     545,620     —      1,485,163  

Other current assets

   27,910     908,010     104,946     —      1,040,866  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

   630,098     2,022,557     819,623     —      3,472,278  

Property and equipment, net

   177,633     1,377,924     633,854     —      2,189,411  

Amortizable intangibles, net

   77,531     1,882,685     64,157     —      2,024,373  

Investments in subsidiaries

   8,231,059     1,389,558     —       (9,620,617  —    

Intercompany receivables

   3,983,214     —       480,993     (4,464,207  —    

Other long-term assets and investments

   61,391     67,402     71,048     —      199,841  

Goodwill

   —       7,837,421     1,375,553     —      9,212,974  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $13,160,926    $14,577,547    $3,445,228    $(14,084,824 $17,098,877  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Current liabilities

  $328,875    $1,774,634    $358,540    $—     $2,462,049  

Intercompany payables

   —       3,421,198     1,043,009     (4,464,207  —    

Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities

   7,948,390     1,150,656     234,941     —      9,333,987  

Noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions

   451,182     —       —       246,118    697,300  

Total DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. shareholders’ equity

   4,432,479     8,231,059     1,389,558     (9,620,617  4,432,479  

Noncontrolling interests not subject to put provisions

   —       —       419,180     (246,118  173,062  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total equity

   4,432,479     8,231,059     1,808,738     (9,866,735  4,605,541  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

  $13,160,926    $14,577,547    $3,445,228    $(14,084,824 $17,098,877  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2014

 DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

           

Net income

 $330,972   $330,339   $241,616   $(509,769 $393,158    $515,094   $486,724   $353,538   $(742,414 $612,942  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities and non-cash items included in net income

 (191,299 7,007   (37,137 509,769   288,340     (479,441 578,851   74,632   742,414   916,456  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  139,673    337,346    204,479    —     681,498     35,653    1,065,575    428,170    —      1,529,398  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

           

Additions of property and equipment, net

  (25,377  (123,519  (129,697  —     (278,593   (37,752  (215,072  (190,683  —      (443,507

Acquisitions

  —     (97,057  (1,385  —     (98,442   —      (204,670  (13,447  —      (218,117

Proceeds from asset and business sales

  —     215    —     —     215     —      3,620    —      —      3,620  

Purchases/proceeds from investment sales and other items

  (58,496  (5,263  (2,276  —     (66,035   (137,313  (33,111  (2,757  —      (173,181
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

  (83,873  (225,624  (133,358  —     (442,855   (175,065  (449,233  (206,887  —      (831,185
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

           

Long-term debt and related financing costs, net

  353,406    (7,158  2,188    —     348,436     40,250    (9,247  295    —      31,298  

Intercompany borrowing

  139,052    (137,529  (1,523  —     —      759,648    (646,476  (113,172  —      —    

Other items

  (69,425  (4,810  (37,553  —     (111,788   (74,955  (8,292  (67,060  —      (150,307
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  423,033    (149,497  (36,888  —     236,648     724,943    (664,015  (179,937  —      (119,009
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  —     —     (567  —     (567   —      —      1,582    —      1,582  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  478,833    (37,775  33,666    —     474,724     585,531    (47,673  42,928    —      580,786  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  602,188    175,004    169,057    —     946,249     602,188    175,004    169,057    —      946,249  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $1,081,021   $137,229   $202,723   $—    $1,420,973    $1,187,719   $127,331   $211,985   $—     $1,527,035  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2013

 DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013

  DaVita
HealthCare
Partners Inc.
 Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Non-Guarantor
subsidiaries
 Consolidating
adjustments
 Consolidated
total
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

           

Net income

 $284,540   $201,617   $204,872   $(347,937 $343,092    $421,168   $324,268   $321,269   $(553,777 $512,928  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities and non-cash items included in net income

 (271,776 288,254   (21,481 347,937   342,934     (370,991 720,662   2,778   553,777   906,226  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  12,764    489,871    183,391    —     686,026     50,177    1,044,930    324,047    —      1,419,154  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

           

Additions of property and equipment, net

  (24,213  (131,671  (102,512  —     (258,396   (32,305  (196,918  (170,304  —      (399,527

Acquisitions

  —     (119,818  (32,294  —     (152,112   —      (185,945  (48,857  —      (234,802

Proceeds from asset sales

  60,650    3,713    —     —     64,363     60,650    1,632    —      —      62,282  

Purchases of investments and other items

  (2,201  359    100    —     (1,742   (2,574  (2,565  100    —      (5,039
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  34,236    (247,417  (134,706  —     (347,887   25,771    (383,796  (219,061  —      (577,086
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

           

Long-term debt and related financing costs, net

  (238,400  (5,496  (7,472  —     (251,368   (370,774  (9,211  (4,316  —      (384,301

Intercompany borrowing

  250,330    (284,739  34,409    —     —      684,985    (653,287  (31,698  —      —    

Other items

  37,264    5,429    (45,074  —     (2,381   44,164    5,609    (69,695  —      (19,922
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  49,194    (284,806  (18,137  —     (253,749   358,375    (656,889  (105,709  —      (404,223
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  —     —     (234  —     (234   —      —      (899  —      (899
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  96,194    (42,352  30,314    —     84,156     434,323    4,245    (1,622  —      436,946  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  195,037    166,107    172,604    —     533,748     195,037    166,107    172,604    —      533,748  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $291,231   $123,755   $202,918   $—    $617,904    $629,360   $170,352   $170,982   $—     $970,694  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

20. Supplemental data

The following information is presented as supplemental data as required by the indentures governing our senior notes.

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2014

 Consolidated
Total
  Physician
Groups
  Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
  Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

Patient service operating revenues

 $2,187,249   $29,361   $—    $2,157,888  

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

  (88,052  (1,979  —     (86,073
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net patient service operating revenues

  2,099,197    27,382    —     2,071,815  

Capitated revenues

  799,369    368,551    —     430,818  

Other revenues

  273,923    2,313    —     271,610  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net operating revenues

  3,172,489    398,246    —     2,774,243  

Operating expenses

  2,688,194    386,281    (16  2,301,929  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

  484,295    11,965    16   472,314  

Debt expense, including refinancing charges

  (203,680  (3,423  —     (200,257

Other income

  1,693    25    —     1,668  

Income tax expense

  100,887    2,712    7   98,168  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  181,421    5,855    9   175,557  

Minority interests

  (33,738  —     —     (33,738
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $147,683   $5,855   $9  $141,819  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2014

 Consolidated
Total
 Physician
Groups
 Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
 Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

For the three months ended September 30, 2014

 Consolidated
Total
 Physician
Groups
 Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
 Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

Patient service operating revenues

 $2,242,533   $31,231   $—     $2,211,302  

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

 (98,971 (5,053  —     (93,918
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net patient service operating revenues

  2,143,562    26,178    —      2,117,384  

Capitated revenues

  848,546    387,405    —      461,141  

Other revenues

  259,716    856    —      258,860  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net operating revenues

  3,251,824    414,439    —      2,837,385  

Operating expenses

  2,814,288    409,550    27    2,404,711  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

  437,536    4,889    (27  432,674  

Debt expense, including refinancing charges

  (99,878  (2,364  —      (97,514

Other (loss) income

  (1,246  42    —      (1,288

Income tax expense

  116,628    721    (11  115,918  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  219,784    1,846    (16  217,954  

Minority interests

  (35,662  —      —      (35,662
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $184,122   $1,846   $(16 $182,292  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014

 Consolidated
Total
 Physician
Groups
 Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
 Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

Patient service operating revenues

 $4,301,347   $60,500   $—    $4,240,847   $6,543,880   $91,731   $—     $6,452,149  

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

 (171,249 (2,589  —    (168,660 (270,220 (7,642  —     (262,578
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net patient service operating revenues

  4,130,098    57,911    —     4,072,187    6,273,660    84,089    —      6,189,571  

Capitated revenues

  1,586,934    734,680    —     852,254    2,435,480    1,122,085    —      1,313,395  

Other revenues

  498,233    2,879    —     495,354    757,949    3,735    —      754,214  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net operating revenues

  6,215,265    795,470    —     5,419,795    9,467,089    1,209,909    —      8,257,180  

Operating expenses

  5,289,745    775,799    236    4,513,710    8,104,033    1,185,349    263    6,918,421  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

  925,520    19,671    (236  906,085    1,363,056    24,560    (263  1,338,759  

Debt expense, including refinancing charges

  (310,015  (6,618  —     (303,397  (409,893  (8,982  —      (400,911

Other income

  3,391    33    —     3,358    2,145    75    —      2,070  

Income tax expense

  225,738    4,157    (94  221,675    342,366    4,878    (105  337,593  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  393,158    8,929    (142  384,371    612,942    10,775    (158  602,325  

Minority interests

  (62,186  —     —     (62,186  (97,848  —      —      (97,848
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

 $330,972   $8,929   $(142 $322,185   $515,094   $10,775   $(158 $504,477  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(1) After the elimination of the unrestricted subsidiaries and the physician groups

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2014

  Consolidated
Total
 Physician
Groups
   Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
   Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

For the three months ended September 30, 2014

 Consolidated
Total
 Physician
Groups
 Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
 Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

Net income

  $181,421   $5,855    $9   $175,557   $219,784   $1,846   $(16 $217,954  

Other comprehensive income

   2,305    —      —      2,305  

Other comprehensive loss

 (12,290  —      —     (12,290
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   183,726    5,855     9    177,862    207,494    1,846    (16  205,664  

Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests

   (33,738  —      —      (33,738  (35,662  —      —      (35,662
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $149,988   $5,855    $9   $144,124   $171,832   $1,846   $(16 $170,002  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2014

  Consolidated
Total
 Physician
Groups
   Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
 Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014

 Consolidated
Total
 Physician
Groups
 Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
 Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

Net income

  $393,158   $8,929    $(142 $384,371   $612,942   $10,775   $(158 $602,325  

Other comprehensive income

   3,311    —      —    3,311  

Other comprehensive loss

 (8,979  —      —     (8,979
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   396,469    8,929     (142  387,682    603,963    10,775    (158  593,346  

Less: comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests

   (62,186  —      —     (62,186  (97,848  —      —      (97,848
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.

  $334,283   $8,929    $(142 $325,496   $506,115   $10,775   $(158 $495,498  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(1) After the elimination of the unrestricted subsidiaries and the physician groups

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

 

As of June 30, 2014

  Consolidated
Total
   Physician
Groups
   Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
   Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

As of September 30, 2014

 Consolidated
Total
 Physician
Groups
 Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
 Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $1,420,973    $117,313    $—     $1,303,660   $1,527,035   $112,135   $—     $1,414,900  

Accounts receivable, net

   1,550,252     239,428     —      1,310,824   1,468,563   235,882    —     1,232,681  

Other current assets

   1,190,022     27,776     —      1,162,246   1,182,837   20,349    —     1,162,488  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   4,161,247     384,517     —      3,776,730    4,178,435    368,366    —      3,810,069  

Property and equipment, net

   2,290,844     5,006     —      2,285,838    2,359,203    4,872    —      2,354,331  

Amortizable intangibles, net

   2,022,875     6,794     —      2,016,081    1,997,772    6,490    —      1,991,282  

Other long-term assets

   196,562     69,311     3,089     124,162    221,365    65,138    3,061    153,166  

Goodwill

   9,254,043     9,181     —      9,244,862    9,344,641    9,181    —      9,335,460  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $17,925,571    $474,809    $3,089    $17,447,673   $18,101,416   $454,047   $3,061   $17,644,308  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Current liabilities

  $2,608,148    $175,238    $—     $2,432,910   $2,597,631   $193,082   $—     $2,404,549  

Payables to parent

   —      202,448     3,089     (205,537  —      166,269    3,061    (169,330

Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities

   9,600,356     83,106     —      9,517,250    9,593,567    82,458    —      9,511,109  

Noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions

   760,242     —      —      760,242    758,743    —      —      758,743  

Total DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. shareholders’ equity

   4,785,771     14,017     —      4,771,754    4,975,042    12,238    —      4,962,804  

Noncontrolling interests not subject to put provisions

   171,054     —      —      171,054    176,433    —      —      176,433  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

   4,956,825     14,017     —      4,942,808    5,151,475    12,238    —      5,139,237  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity

  $17,925,571    $474,809    $3,089    $17,447,673   $18,101,416   $454,047   $3,061   $17,644,308  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

As of December 31, 2013

 Consolidated
Total
  Physician
Groups
  Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
  Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $946,249   $127,309   $—     $818,940  

Accounts receivable, net

  1,485,163    235,463    —      1,249,700  

Other current assets

  1,040,866    35,640    —      1,005,226  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

  3,472,278    398,412    —      3,073,866  

Property and equipment, net

  2,189,411    5,541    —      2,183,870  

Amortizable intangibles, net

  2,024,373    7,283    —      2,017,090  

Other long-term assets

  199,841    64,013    3,325    132,503  

Goodwill

  9,212,974    8,981    —      9,203,993  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

 $17,098,877   $484,230   $3,325   $16,611,322  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 $2,462,049   $193,079   $—     $2,268,970  

Payables to parent

  —      194,958    3,325    (198,283

Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities

  9,333,987    94,727    —      9,239,260  

Noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions

  697,300    —      —      697,300  

Total DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. shareholders’ equity

  4,432,479    1,466    —      4,431,013  

Noncontrolling interests not subject to put provisions

  173,062    —      —      173,062  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

  4,605,541    1,466    —      4,604,075  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity

 $17,098,877   $484,230   $3,325   $16,611,322  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(1) After the elimination of the unrestricted subsidiaries and the physician groups

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(continued)

(unaudited)

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2014

  Consolidated
Total
 Physician
Groups
 Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
 Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014

  Consolidated
Total
 Physician
Groups
 Unrestricted
Subsidiaries
 Company and
Restricted
Subsidiaries(1)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

          

Net income

  $393,158   $8,929   $(142 $384,371    $612,942   $10,775   $(158 $602,325  

Changes in operating and intercompany assets and liabilities and non-cash items included in net income

   288,340   (27,961 142   316,159     916,456   5,752   158   910,546  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   681,498    (19,032  —     700,530  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   1,529,398    16,527    —      1,512,871  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

          

Additions of property and equipment

   (278,593  (20  —     (278,573   (443,507  (145  —      (443,362

Acquisitions and divestitures, net

   (98,442  —     —     (98,442   (218,117  —      —      (218,117

Proceeds from discontinued operations

   215    —     —     215     3,620    —      —      3,620  

Investments and other items

   (66,035  (2,276  —     (63,759   (173,181  (2,757  —      (170,424
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (442,855  (2,296  —     (440,559   (831,185  (2,902  —      (828,283
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

          

Long-term debt

   348,436    —     —     348,436     31,298    —      —      31,298  

Intercompany

   —     11,332    —     (11,332   —      (28,799  —      28,799  

Other items

   (111,788  —     —     (111,788   (150,307  —      —      (150,307
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   236,648    11,332    —     225,316  

Net cash used in by financing activities

   (119,009  (28,799  —      (90,210
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

   (567  —     —     (567   1,582    —      —      1,582  

Net increase (decrease) in cash

   474,724    (9,996  —     484,720     580,786    (15,174  —      595,960  

Cash at beginning of year

   946,249    127,309    —     818,940     946,249    127,309    —      818,940  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash at end of year

  $1,420,973   $117,313   $—    $1,303,660    $1,527,035   $112,135   $—     $1,414,900  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(1) After the elimination of the unrestricted subsidiaries and the physician groups

Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Forward-looking statements

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements that do not concern historical facts are forward-looking statements and include, among other things, statements about our expectations, beliefs, intentions and/or strategies for the future. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding our future operations, financial condition and prospects, expectations for treatment growth rates, revenue per treatment, expense growth, levels of the provision for uncollectible accounts receivable, operating income, cash flow, operating cash flow, estimated tax rates, capital expenditures, the development of new dialysis centers and dialysis center acquisitions, government and commercial payment rates, revenue estimating risk and the impact of our level of indebtedness on our financial performance, and including earnings per share. These statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, risks resulting from the concentration of profits generated by higher-paying commercial payor plans for which there is continued downward pressure on average realized payment rates, and a reduction in the number of patients under such plans, which may result in the loss of revenues or patients, a reduction in government payment rates under the Medicare ESRD program or other government-based programs, the impact of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2014 Medicare Advantage benchmark structure, risks arising from potential federal and/or state legislation that could have an adverse effect on our operations and profitability, changes in pharmaceutical or anemia management practice patterns, payment policies, or pharmaceutical pricing, legal compliance risks, including our continued compliance with complex government regulations and current or potential investigations by various government entities and related government or private-party proceedings, including risks relating toand in compliance with the resolution ofCorporate Integrity Agreement and the 2010 and 2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigations, such asrelated restrictions on our business and operations required by a corporate integrity agreementthe Corporate Integrity Agreement and other settlement terms, and the financial impact thereof, continued increased competition from large and medium-sized dialysis providers that compete directly with us, our ability to maintain contracts with physician medical directors, changing affiliation models for physicians, and the emergence of new models of care introduced by the government or private sector that may erode our patient base and reimbursement rates such as accountable care organizations (ACOs), independent practice associations (IPAs) and integrated delivery systems, or to businesses outside of dialysis and HCP’s business, our ability to complete acquisitions, mergers or dispositions that we might be considering or announce, or to integrate and successfully operate any business we may acquire or have acquired, including HCP, or to expand our operations and services to markets outside the U.S., variability of our cash flows, the risk that we might invest material amounts of capital and incur significant costs in connection with the growth and development of our international operations, yet we might not be able to operate them profitably anytime soon, if at all, risks arising from the use of accounting estimates, judgments and interpretations in our financial statements, loss of key HCP employees, potential disruption from the HCP transaction making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships with customers, partners, associated physicians and physician groups, hospitals and others, the risk that laws regulating the corporate practice of medicine could restrict the manner in which HCP conducts its business, the risk that the cost of providing services under HCP’s agreements may exceed our compensation, the risk that reductions in reimbursement rates, including Medicare Advantage rates, and future regulations may negatively impact HCP’s business, revenue and profitability, the risk that HCP may not be able to successfully establish a presence in new geographic regions or successfully address competitive threats that could reduce its profitability, the risk that a disruption in HCP’s healthcare provider networks could have an adverse effect on HCP’s business operations and profitability, the risk that reductions in the quality ratings of health maintenance organization plan customers of HCP could have an adverse effect on HCP’s business, or the risk that health plans that acquire health maintenance organizations may not be willing to contract with HCP or may be willing to contract only on less favorable terms, and the other risk factors set forth in Part II, Item 1A. of this Quarterly Report on Form10-Q. We base our forward-looking statements on information currently available to us, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changes in underlying factors, new information, future events or otherwise.

The following should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated results of operations

We operate two major divisions, Kidney Care and HealthCare Partners (HCP). Our Kidney Care division is comprised of our U.S. dialysis and related lab services business, our ancillary services and strategic initiatives including our international operations, and our corporate support expenses. Our HCP division is comprised of our HCP integrated healthcare business.

Our largest major line of business is our U.S. dialysis and related lab services, which is a leading provider of kidney dialysis services in the U.S. for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, also known as ESRD. Our other major line of business is HCP, which is a patient- and physician-focused integrated health care delivery and management company.

Following is a summary of our consolidated operating results for the secondthird quarter of 2014 compared with the prior sequential quarter and the same quarter of 2013, as well as the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013, for reference in the discussion that follows.

 

  Three months ended Six months ended   Three months ended Nine months ended 
  June 30,
2014
 March 31,
2014
 June 30,
2013
 June 30,
2014
 June 30,
2013
   September 30,
2014
 June 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 September 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 
  (dollar amounts rounded to nearest million)   (dollar amounts rounded to nearest million) 

Net revenues:

                      

Patient service revenues

  $2,187    $2,114    $2,049    $4,301    $4,028     $2,243    $2,187    $2,127    $6,544    $6,155   

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

   (88  (83  (72  (171  (142    (99  (88  (74  (270  (217 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Net patient service revenues

   2,099     2,031     1,977     4,130     3,886      2,144     2,099     2,053     6,274     5,938   

Capitated revenues

   799     788     710     1,587     1,473      848     799     747     2,435     2,220   

Other revenues

   274     224     185     498     342      260     274     200     758     543   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Total consolidated net revenues

   3,172    100  3,043    100  2,872    100  6,215    100  5,701    100   3,252    100  3,172    100  3,000    100  9,467    100  8,701    100
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Operating expenses and charges:

                      

Patient care costs

   2,247    71  2,180    71  2,015    70  4,426    71  3,975    70   2,326    72  2,247    71  2,096    70  6,753    71  6,070    70

General and administrative

   298    9  284    9  268    9  582    9  553    10   323    10  298    9  305    10  905    10  858    10

Depreciation and amortization

   146    5  142    5  131    5  288    5  256    4   149    5  146    5  133    4  438    5  389    4

Provision for uncollectible accounts

   3    —      3    —      1    —      6    —      2    —       4    —      3    —      1    —      10    —      4    —    

Equity investment income

   (6  —      (7  —      (8  —      (13  —      (17  —       (5  —      (6  —      (9  —      (19  —      (26  —    

Loss contingency reserve

   —     —      —      —      —      —      —      —      300    5   17    —      —      —      97   3  17    —      397    5

Contingent earn-out obligation adjustment

   —     —      —      —      (57  (2%)   —      —      (57  (1%)    —      —      —      —      —      —      —      —      (57  (1%) 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Total operating expenses and charges

   2,688    85  2,602    85%   2,350    82  5,289    85  5,012    88   2,814    87  2,688    85  2,623    87  8,104    86  7,635    88
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Operating income

  $484    15 $441    15 $522    18 $926    15 $689    12  $438    13 $484    15 $377    13 $1,363    14 $1,066    12
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

The following table summarizes consolidated net revenues for our Kidney Care division and our HCP division:

 

  Three months ended Six months ended  Three months ended Nine months ended 
  June 30,
2014
 March 31,
2014
 June 30,
2013
 June 30,
2014
 June 30,
2013
  September 30,
2014
 June 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 September 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 
  (dollar amounts rounded to nearest million)  (dollar amounts rounded to nearest million) 

Net revenues:

           

Kidney Care:

           

U.S. dialysis and related lab services patient service revenues

  $2,106   $2,037   $1,988   $4,142   $3,905   $2,165   $2,106   $2,052   $6,307   $5,956  

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

   (84 (82 (69 (166 (137 (92 (84 (72 (258 (208
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

U.S. dialysis and related lab services net patient service revenues

  $2,022   $1,955   $1,919   $3,976   $3,768   $2,073   $2,022   $1,980   $6,049   $5,748  

Other revenues

   3    3    3    7    6    3    3    3    10    9  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net U.S. dialysis and related lab services revenues

   2,025    1,958    1,922    3,983    3,774    2,076    2,025    1,983    6,059    5,757  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other—Ancillary services and strategic initiatives revenues

   229    214    166    442    319    247    229    187    690    506  

Other—Capitated revenues

   16    16    18    32    34    21    16    17    53    51  

Other—Ancillary services and strategic initiatives net patient service revenues (less provision for uncollectible accounts)

   29    27    16    56    31    32    29    22    88    53  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net other-ancillary services and strategic initiatives revenues

   274    257    200    530    384    300    274    226    831    610  

Elimination of intersegment and division revenues

   (14  (13  (11  (26  (22  (16  (14  (12  (43  (33
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total Kidney Care net revenues

   2,285    2,202    2,111    4,487    4,136    2,360    2,285    2,197    6,847    6,334  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

HCP:

           

HCP capitated revenues

   783    772    693    1,555    1,439    828    783    731    2,383    2,169  

HCP net patient service revenues (less provision for uncollectible accounts)

   58    56    49    114    103    50    58    58    164    161  

Other revenues

   46    13    19    59    23    14    46    14    73    37  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net HCP revenues

   887    841    761    1,728    1,565    892    887    803    2,620    2,367  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total consolidated net revenues

  $3,172   $3,043   $2,872   $6,215   $5,701   $3,252   $3,172   $3,000   $9,467   $8,701  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

The following table summarizes consolidated operating income and adjusted consolidated operating income:

 

 Three months ended Six months ended  Three months ended Nine months ended 
 June 30,
2014
 March 31,
2014
 June 30,
2013
 June 30,
2014
 June 30,
2013
  September 30,
2014
 June 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 September 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 
 (dollar amounts rounded to nearest million)  (dollar amounts rounded to nearest million) 

Operating income:

         

Kidney Care:

         

U.S. dialysis and related lab services

 $408   $387   $402   $795   $486   $400   $408   $306   $1,195   $792  

Other—Ancillary services and strategic initiatives (losses) income

 (2 2   (7  —     (22

Other—Ancillary services and strategic initiatives losses

 (6 (2 (8 (6 (29

Contingent earn-out obligation adjustment

  —      —     57    —     57    —     —     —      —    57  

Corporate support costs

 (4 (2 (11 (5 (22 (3 (4 (11 (8 (33

Adjustment to reduce a tax asset associated with the HCP acquisition escrow provisions

  —     —    (8  —    (8
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total kidney care operating income

  402    387    441    790    499    391    402    279    1,181    779  

HCP services

  82    54    81    136    190  

HCP

  47    82    98    182    287  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total consolidated operating income

  484    441    522    926    689    438    484    377    1,363    1,066  

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures:

          

Add:

          

Loss contingency reserve

  17    —     97    17    397  

Adjustment to reduce a tax asset associated with HCP acquisition escrow provisions

  —     —     8    —     8  

Contingent earn-out obligation adjustment

  —      —      (57  —      (57  —     —     —      —     (57

Loss contingency reserve

  —     —     —      —      300  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Adjusted consolidated operating income(1)

 $484   $441   $465   $926   $932   $455   $484   $482   $1,380   $1,414  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(1) For the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 we have excluded $17 million related to a loss contingency reserve. In addition, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we have excluded $97 million and $397 million, respectively, related to the loss contingency reserve and have excluded $8 million related to an adjustment to reduce a tax asset associated with HCP acquisition escrow provisions. In addition, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we have excluded $57 million related to an adjustment to decrease HCP’s contingent earn-out obligation. In addition, for the six months ended June 30, 2013, we have excluded $300 million of expenses related to an estimated loss contingency reserve. These are non-GAAP measures and are not intended as substitutes for the GAAP equivalent measures. We have presented these adjusted amounts because management believes that these presentations enhance a user’s understanding of our normal consolidated operating income by excluding an unusual adjustmentamounts of $57$17 million, $97 million and $397 million, as described above, for a decrease in HCP’s contingent earn-out obligation and an estimated $300 million loss contingency reserve related to the 2010 and 2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigations (see Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements)., an adjustment of $8 million to reduce a tax asset associated with HCP acquisition escrow payments that was established a receivable to offset any potential tax liabilities and a $57 million adjustment for a decrease in HCP’s contingent earn-out obligation. We therefore consider these adjusted consolidated operating income amounts meaningful and comparable to our prior period results.

Consolidated net revenues

Consolidated net revenues for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $129$80 million, or approximately 4.2%2.5%, as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014. The increase in consolidated net revenues was primarily due to an increase of approximately $67$51 million associated with the U.S. dialysis and related lab services net revenues, principally due to one and a half additional treatment daysday in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014, strong acquired and strong non-acquired growth partially offset by a decreaseand an increase of $1 in the average dialysis revenue per treatment mainly due to aan increase in seasonal decreaseadministration of flu vaccine, partially offset by an increase in acute services.our dialysis provision for uncollectable accounts. In addition, HCP’s net operating revenues increased by approximately $46$5 million mainlyas a result of an increase in senior capitated members and improvements in HCP’s risk pool performance, partially offset by a decrease in HCP revenue associated with its annual premium reconciliation of capitated members that was recognized in the second quarter of 2014 and from the recognition of additional HCP revenues related to the maintenance of existing physician networks additional senior capitated members and the timing of revenue from its annual premium reconciliation for senior capitated members which previously occurredthat was also recorded in the thirdsecond quarter of 2013.2014. The increase in consolidated net revenues was also due to an increase of approximately $17$26 million associated with our ancillary services and strategic initiatives revenues primarily from additional pharmacy revenues.

Consolidated net revenues for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $300$252 million, or approximately 10.4%8.4%, as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increase in consolidated net revenues was mostly due to an increase of $103$93 million in the U.S. dialysis and related lab services net revenues, primarily as a

result of strong volume growth from acquired and non-acquired treatment growth in existing and new centers and an increase of $1 in the average dialysis revenue per treatment, driven by changes in the mix of our government reimbursements and an increase in some of our commercial payment rates.rates, partially offset by an increase in our dialysis provision for uncollectible accounts. The increase in consolidated net revenues was also due to an increase in HCP net revenues of $126$89 million due to acquired growth, an increase in senior capitated members in the secondthird quarter of 2014 and from the recognition of additional HCP revenues related to the maintenance of existing physician networks, as well asimprovements in HCP’s risk pool performance, partially offset by the timing of revenue from its annual premium reconciliation for senior capitated members which previously occurred in the second quarter of 2014, when typically the revenue would have been received in the third quarter of 2013, partially offset by2014, as well as a reduction in HCP’s Medicare Advantage payments. In addition, the increase in consolidated net revenues was also due to an increase of approximately $74 million in our ancillary services and strategic initiatives, mainly from growth in our pharmacy services and in our international operations.

Consolidated net revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 increased by approximately $514$766 million, or approximately 9.0%8.8%, as compared to the same period in 2013. The increase in consolidated net revenues was primarily due to an increase of $209$302 million in the U.S. dialysis and related lab services net revenues, largely as a result of strong volume growth from acquired and non-acquired treatment growth, and an increase in existing and new centers, andthe average dialysis revenue per treatment of $1, partially offset by an increase in our dialysis provision for uncollectable accounts. In addition, consolidated net revenues was positively impacted by an increase in HCP net revenues of $163$253 million, primarily due to an increase in senior capitated members, improvements in the first quarter of 2014HCP’s risk pool performance, and from the recognition of additional HCP revenues related to the maintenance of existing physician networks, as well as the timing of revenue from its annual premium reconciliation for senior capitated members which previouslythat occurred in the thirdsecond quarter of 2013,2014, partially offset by a reduction in HCP’s Medicare Advantage payments. In addition, the increase in consolidated net revenues was also due to an increase of approximately $146$221 million in our ancillary services and strategic initiatives, largely due to growth in our pharmacy services and in our international operations.

Consolidated operating income

Consolidated operating income for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increaseddecreased by approximately $43$46 million, or approximately 9.8%9.5%, as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014.2014, including an adjustment of $17 million to the loss contingency reserve. Excluding this item from the third quarter of 2014, adjusted operating income would have decreased by $29 million. The increasedecrease in the consolidated operating income was for the most partprimarily due to an increase in pharmaceutical costs, higher labor and benefit costs, a slight decrease in productivity, higherlong-term incentive compensation, an increase in the dialysis provision for uncollectible accounts, an increase in

HCP’s medical claims expense as a result of additional senior and Medicaid members who have higher utilization, as well as a decrease in HCP revenue associated with its annual premium reconciliation of capitated members which occurred in the second quarter of 2014, and from the recognition of additional HCP revenues related to the maintenance of existing physician networks that was also recorded in the second quarter of 2014. Consolidated operating income was positively impacted by an increase in U.S. dialysis and related lab services net revenues due to strong volume growth primarily from one and a half additional treatment daysday in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014, lower payroll taxes, improved productivity, as well as improved operating results in HCP mainly from the recognition of additional revenues as described above,lower travel costs for management meetings and an increase in HCP senior capitated members. Consolidated operating income was negatively impacted by an increase in pharmaceutical costs, an increase in the intensities of physician prescribed pharmaceuticals, higher labor costs, an increase in travel costs for management meetings, higher long-term incentive compensation and an increase in HCP’s medical claims expense as a result of additional senior and Medicaid members who have higher utilization.

Consolidated operating income for the secondthird quarter of 2014 decreasedincreased by approximately $38$61 million, or approximately 7.3%16.2%, as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013, including adjustments of $17 million and $97 million to the contingent earn-out obligationloss contingency reserve in 2014 and 2013, respectively, and an $8 million adjustment of $57 millionto reduce a tax asset associated with HCP acquisition escrow provisions in the secondthird quarter of 2013. Excluding this item,these items from their respective periods, adjusted consolidated operating income would have increaseddecreased by $19$27 million. The increasedecrease in adjusted consolidated operating income was primarily due toimpacted by lower HCP Medicare Advantage payments, an increase in HCP’s medical claims expenses as a result of additional senior capitated members, higher pharmaceutical unit costs, an increase in the dialysis provision for uncollectible accounts, higher labor and benefit costs and related payroll taxes, and higher long-term incentive compensation. Consolidated operating income was positively impacted by strong volume growth in the number of treatments from non-acquired growth and acquisitions, and from improved productivity. In addition, adjusted consolidated operating income was also positively impacted by an increase in HCP overall revenues as described above, improved operating performance of certain ancillary services and strategic initiatives, mainly our pharmacy services, and the recognition of additional HCP revenues as described above, partially offset by the impact of lower HCP Medicare Advantage payments, an increase in HCP’s medical claims expenses as a result of additional senior capitated members, higher pharmaceutical unitthe write-off of certain obsolete software costs an increasethat occurred in the intensitiesthird quarter of physician-prescribed pharmaceuticals, an increase in the provision for uncollectible accounts, higher labor costs and related payroll taxes, and higher long-term incentive compensation.2013.

Consolidated operating income for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 increased by approximately $237$297 million, or approximately 34.4%27.9%, as compared to the same period in 2013, which includes the accrued estimatedincluding adjustments of $17 million and $397 million to a loss contingency reserve of $300 millionin 2014 and 2013, respectively, the contingent earn-out obligation adjustment of $57 million.

million, and the $8 million adjustment to reduce a tax asset associated with HCP acquisition escrow provisions during 2013. Excluding these items from their respective periods, adjusted consolidated operating income would have decreased by $6$34 million. The decrease in adjusted operating income was primarily due to the impact of lower HCP operating results, largely from lower Medicare Advantage payments, partially offset by the recognition of additional HCP revenues as described above. In addition, the decrease in adjusted consolidated operating income was also due to higher pharmaceutical unit costs, an increase in the intensities of physician-prescribed pharmaceuticals, an increase in the provision for uncollectible accounts, higher labor costs and related payroll taxes, an increase in benefit costs, higher long-term incentive compensation and an increase in HCP’s medical claims expenses, as a result of additional senior capitated members. The decrease in adjusted consolidated operating income was impacted by lower HCP Medicare Advantage payments, partially offset by an overall increase in HCP’s revenues as described above, higher labor costs and related payroll taxes, higher long-term incentive compensation, an increase in benefit costs, higher pharmaceutical costs and an increase in the dialysis provision for uncollectible accounts. The increase in adjusted consolidated operating income was primarily due to strong volume growth in the number of treatments, from non-acquired growth, improvedan increase of $1 in our average dialysis revenue per treatment, improvements in productivity, and lower professional fees for legal and compliance matters.an increase due to the write-off of certain obsolete software costs that occurred in the second quarter of 2013. In addition, adjusted consolidated operating income was also positively impacted byincreased as a result of improved operating performance of certain ancillary services and strategic initiatives, primarily from growth in our pharmacy services.services, and the recognition of additional revenue related to the maintenance of existing physician networks and an increase in senior capitated members.

U.S. dialysis and related lab services business

Results of operations

 

  Three months ended Six months ended  Three months ended Nine months ended 
  June 30,
2014
 March 31,
2014
 June 30,
2013
 June 30,
2014
 June 30,
2013
  September 30,
2014
 June 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 September 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 
  

(dollar amounts rounded to nearest million,

except per treatment data)

  

(dollar amounts rounded to nearest million,

except per treatment data)

 

Net revenues:

           

Dialysis and related lab services patient service revenues

  $2,106   $2,037   $1,988   $4,142   $3,905   $2,165   $2,106   $2,052   $6,307   $5,956  

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

   (84 (82 (69 (166 (137 (92 (84 (72 (258 (208
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Dialysis and related lab services net patient service revenues

  $2,022   $1,955   $1,919   $3,976   $3,768   $2,073   $2,022   $1,980   $6,049   $5,748  

Other revenues

   3    3    3    7    6    3    3    3    10    9  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net dialysis and related lab services revenues

  $2,025   $1,958   $1,922   $3,983   $3,774   $2,076   $2,025   $1,983   $6,059   $5,757  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating expenses and charges:

           

Patient care costs

   1,358    1,323    1,265    2,680    2,482    1,390    1,358    1,311    4,070    3,793  

General and administrative

   164    155    169    319    338    170    164    183    490    521  

Depreciation and amortization

   99    96    89    196    174    102    99    89    297    263  

Loss contingency reserve

   —     —     —      —      300    17    —     97    17    397  

Equity investment income

   (4  (3  (3  (7  (6  (3  (4  (3  (10  (9
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating expenses and charges

   1,617    1,571    1,520    3,188    3,288    1,676    1,617    1,677    4,864    4,965  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

  $408   $387   $402   $795   $486   $400   $408   $306   $1,195   $792  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Dialysis treatments

   6,196,394    5,975,627    5,867,973    12,172,021    11,496,772    6,343,706    6,196,394    6,034,647    18,515,727    17,531,419  

Average dialysis treatments per treatment day

   79,441    78,215    75,230    78,834    74,413    80,300    79,441    76,388    79,330    75,081  

Average dialysis and related lab services revenue per treatment

  $340   $341   $339   $340   $340   $341   $340   $340   $341   $340  

Net revenues

Dialysis and related lab services’ net revenues for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $67$51 million, or approximately 3.4%2.5%, as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014. The increase in dialysis and related lab services’ net revenues was due to an increase in the number of treatments as a result of one and a half

additional treatment daysday in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014 and strong acquired and non-acquired treatment growth in existing and new centers, partially offset by a decreasean increase in the average dialysis revenue per treatment of approximately $1. The decreaseincrease in the average dialysis revenue per treatment was primarily due to a seasonal decreaseincrease in our acute services,flu vaccine, partially offset by an increasea slight decrease in our commercial mix and an increase in some of our commercial payment rates.the provision for uncollectible accounts.

Dialysis and related lab services’ net revenues for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $103$93 million, or approximately 5.4%4.7%, as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increase in net revenues in the secondthird quarter of 2014 was principally due to strong volume growth from additional treatments. The increase in the number of treatments was primarily attributable to strong acquired and non-acquired treatment growth at existing and new centers.growth. The average dialysis revenue per treatment also increased by approximately $1 in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increase in our average dialysis revenue per treatment was primarily

due to an increase as a result of changes in the mix of our government reimbursements and an increase in some of our average commercial payment rates, partially offset by a decrease in our commercial mix and an increase in the provision for uncollectible accounts.

Dialysis and related lab services’ net revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 increased by approximately $209$302 million, or approximately 5.5%5.2%, as compared to the same period in 2013. The increase in net revenues in the first sixnine months of 2014 was principally due to strong volume growth from additional treatments. The increase in the number of treatments was primarily attributable to strong acquired and non-acquired treatment growth at existing and new centers.growth. The average dialysis revenue per treatment was flatincreased by approximately $1 in the first sixnine months of 2014 as compared to the first sixnine months of 2013, but2013. The increase in our average dialysis revenue per treatment was impacted byprimarily due to an increase in our acute services and an increase in some of our average commercial payment rates, partially offset by a decrease in our Medicare reimbursements as a result of sequestration that went into effect on April 1, 2013, and a slight decrease in our commercial mix. Dialysis and related lab services’ net revenues were also negatively impacted by an increase in the provision for uncollectible accounts.

Provision for uncollectible accounts. The provision for uncollectible accounts receivable for dialysis and related lab services was 4.25% for the third quarter of 2014, 4.0% for the second quarter of 2014, 4.0% for the first quarter of 2014, and 3.5% for the secondthird quarter of 2013. We continue to experience higher amounts of non-covered Medicare write-offs. We assess our level of the provision for uncollectible accounts based upon our historical cash collection experience and trends, and have and will continue to adjust the provision as necessary as a result of changes in our cash collections.

Medicare update

CMS issued the 2014 final rule for the ESRD Prospective Payment System (PPS), which phases in over three to four years the 12% cut mandated by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA). Although no reimbursement reduction is expected for the remainder of 2014 or in 2015 under the final ESRD PPS rule, it is anticipated that future reductions will occur no later than 2017. However, the recent “Protecting Access to Medicare Act” that was passed on March 31, 2014 further modified the reduction to only 1.25% in 2016 and 2017, and 1% in 2018. While this modification eases reimbursement pressure, future legislative actions could have the opposite effect. CMS recently issued the 2015 proposed rule for the ESRD PPS, which was published in the Federal Register on July 11, 2014. The proposed rule would increase payments to dialysis facilities modestly by 0.3% to 0.5%, although rural facilities would receive a decrease of 0.5%.

The “ProtectingProtecting Access to Medicare Act”Act was passed by Congress on March 31, 2014 which delayed the implementation of oral-only medications that will be included in the bundled ESRD payment rate to dialysis centers until June 1, 2024.

As previously disclosed, sequestration spending cuts took effect on April 1, 2013, which reduced our Medicare payments by 2%. These spending cuts were extended through 2014 and 2015 by a two-year funding bill signed into law on December 31, 2013, which will continue to negatively impact our condensed consolidated financial results.

Operating expenses and charges

Patient care costs.Dialysis and related lab services’ patient care costs of approximately $219 per treatment for the secondthird quarter of 2014 decreased by $2was flat as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014. The decrease in patientPatient care costs per treatment waswere impacted primarily due toby a slight decrease in benefitproductivity, an increase in occupancy costs and related payroll taxes, improved productivity andhigher pharmaceutical unit costs, offset by a decrease in seasonal occupancy costs, partially offset by an increase in travel expenses related to management meetings, higher pharmaceutical unit costslower professional fees, a decrease in insurance expense and an increasea decrease in professional fees.our other direct operating expenses associate with our dialysis centers.

Dialysis and related lab services’ patient care costs on a per treatment basis for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $3$2 as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to higher labor costs, higher pharmaceutical unit costs, higher occupancy costs, an increase in our other direct operating expenses associated with our dialysis centers and an increase in intensities of physician-prescribed pharmaceuticals, partially offset by improved productivity and lower benefit costs.

Dialysis and related lab services’ patient care costs on a per treatment basis for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 increased by approximately $4 as compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to higher labor costs, an increase in benefit costs, higher pharmaceutical unit costs, higher occupancy costs, an increase in our other direct operating expenses associated with our dialysis centers and an increase in intensities of physician-prescribed pharmaceuticals, partially offset by improved productivity.productivity, and a decrease in benefit costs

General and administrative expenses. Dialysis and related lab services’ general and administrative expenses of approximately $164$170 million in the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $9$6 million as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to higher labor and benefit costs, an increase in travel expenses related to management meetingsprofessional fees and higher long-term incentive compensation, partially offset by lower payroll taxes and lower professional fees.a decrease in travel expenses related to management meetings.

Dialysis and related lab services’ general and administrative expenses for the secondthird quarter of 2014 decreased by approximately $5$13 million as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013. The decrease was primarily due to lower labor costs, lower travel expenses and a decrease in professional fees for legal matters and the write-off of certain obsolete software costs that occurred in the third quarter of 2013, partially offset by higher long-term incentive compensation.

Dialysis and related lab services’ general and administrative expenses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 decreased by approximately $19$31 million as compared to the same period in 2013. The decrease was primarily due to lower labor costs, lower travel expenses, a decrease in professional fees for compliance matters and information technology initiatives and the write-off of certain obsolete software costs that occurred in the third quarter of 2013, partially offset by higher long-term incentive compensation.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization for dialysis and related lab services was approximately $102 million for the third quarter of 2014, $99 million for the second quarter of 2014 $96 million for the first quarter of 2014 and $89 million for the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increases in depreciation and amortization in the secondthird quarter of 2014, as compared to both the firstsecond quarter of 2014 and the secondthird quarter of 2013, were primarily due to growth in newly developed centers and from acquired centers.

Depreciation and amortization for dialysis and related lab services was approximately $196$297 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 as compared to $174$263 million for the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily due to the same factors as described above.

Loss contingency reserve. We have previously agreed toAs described more fully in our current report on Form 8-K filed on October 23, 2014, we entered into a framework for a global resolutionfinal settlement agreement on October 22, 2014 with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado, the Civil Divisionvarious federal governmental agencies of the United States Department of Justice andAmerica to resolve the Office of the Inspector General for both the 2010 and the 2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigations. The final settlement remains subject to negotiation for both thepending 2010 and 2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigations described above. The settlement will include payment of approximately $389 million. The final settlement remains subject to negotiation of specific terms. During 2013,

inphysician relationship matters. In connection with offers to settlethe resolution of these matters, we have agreed to pay to the United States $350 million plus accrued interest from the date of our agreement in principle with the United States, plus a totalcivil forfeiture of $397$39 million. In addition, we have agreed in principle to a settlement of certain state Medicaid claims in the amount of $11.5 million asplus interest. We had previously announced an agreement in principle in these matters and had accrued an estimated loss contingency reserve $300 million in the first quarter of 2013 and $97 million in$397 million. In the third quarter of 2013.2014, we accrued an additional $17 million related to this matter which resulted in an increase in the reserve from $397 million to $414 million.

In connection with the resolution of this matter, we have entered into a five-year corporate integrity agreement (the Corporate Integrity Agreement) with the OIG. The Corporate Integrity Agreement requires that

we maintain certain elements of our compliance programs and imposes certain expanded compliance-related requirements during the term of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, including the appointment of a compliance monitor and our agreeing to (1) unwind 11 joint venture transactions that were created through partial divestitures to or partial acquisitions from nephrologists and that cover 26 of our 2,119 clinics; (2) not enter into certain types of partial divestiture joint venture transactions with nephrologists; and (3) certain other restrictions.

Equity investment income. Equity investment income for dialysis and related lab services was approximately $3.2 million for the third quarter of 2014, as compared to $4.1 million for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to $2.7and $3.1 million for the first quarter of 2014 and $2.8 million for the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increasedecrease in equity investment income in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2013, was primarily due to an increase in the profitability of certain joint venturesMedicare bad debt cost recoveries in the second quarter of 2014.

Accounts receivable

Our dialysis and related lab services accounts receivable balances at September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 were $1,148$1,117 million and $1,168$1,148 million, respectively, which represented approximately 5350 days and 5553 days, respectively, which is net of the provision for uncollectible accounts. The decrease in day sales outstanding (DSO) in the third quarter of 2014 was primarily due to additional Medicare and commercial collections. Our DSO calculation is based on the current quarter’s average revenues per day. There were no significant changes during the secondthird quarter of 2014 from the firstsecond quarter of 2014 in the amount of unreserved accounts receivable over one year old or the amounts pending approval from third-party payors.

Segment operating income

Dialysis and related lab services’ operating income for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increaseddecreased by approximately $21$8 million, or approximately 5.4%2.0%, as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014. Operating2014, including a $17 million adjustment for a loss contingency reserve. Excluding this item from the third quarter of 2014, adjusted operating income would have increased by $9 million. The increase in adjusted operating income was primarily due to strong volume growth in the number of treatments due to one and a half additional treatment daysday in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014 and strong acquired and non-acquired growth in existing and new centers.growth. Dialysis and related lab services adjusted operating income also increased as a result of lower payroll taxes, a decreasean increase in occupancy costs and improved productivity,the average dialysis revenue per treatment of $1, partially offset by higher labor costs, a decline in productivity, higher pharmaceutical unit costs, an increase in the intensities of physician-prescribed pharmaceuticals, an increase in direct medical supply expense,professional fees, an increase in long-term incentive compensation and an increase in travel expensesthe provision for management meetings.uncollectible accounts.

Dialysis and related lab services’ operating income for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $6$94 million, or approximately 1.5%30.7%, as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013.2013 including $17 million and $97 million of adjustments to a loss contingency reserve in the third quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding these items from their respective periods, adjusted operating income would have increased by $14 million. The increase isin adjusted operating income was primarily attributable to strong volume growth in revenues from additional treatments as a result of acquired and non-acquired treatment growth, an increase in existing and new centers, lower travel expenses for management meetings,the average dialysis revenue per treatment of $1, a decrease in professional fees, improved productivity and improved productivity.an increase as a result of a write-off of certain obsolete software costs that occurred in the third quarter of 2013. Dialysis and related lab services operating income was negatively impacted by higher labor costs, higher pharmaceutical unit costs, an increase in the intensities of physician-prescribed pharmaceuticals, an increase in the provision for uncollectible accounts and an increase in long-term incentive compensation.

Dialysis and related lab services’ operating income for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 increased by approximately $309$403 million, or approximately 63.6%50.9%, as compared to the same period in 2013, including the accrued estimated legalwhich includes $17 million and $397 million of a loss contingency reserve of $300 million in the first quarter of 2013.during 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding this itemthese items from the first six months of 2013,their respective periods, adjusted operating income would have increased by $9$23 million, primarily attributable to strong volume growth in revenues from additional treatments as a result of

acquired and non-acquired treatment growth, an increase in existingthe average dialysis revenue per treatment of $1, improved productivity, lower professional fees and new centers, and improved productivity.an increase as a result of the write-off of certain obsolete software costs that occurred in the third quarter of 2013. Adjusted dialysis and related lab services operating income was negatively impacted by higher labor costs and related payroll taxes, higher benefit costs, higher pharmaceutical unit costs, an increase in the intensities of physician-prescribed pharmaceuticals, an increase in occupancy costs and an increase in the provision for uncollectible accounts.accounts and higher long-term incentive compensation.

HCP business

Results of operations

 

  Three months ended Six months ended   Three months ended Nine months ended 
  June 30,
2014
 March 31,
2014
 June 30,
2013
 June 30,
2014
 June 30,
2013
   September 30,
2014
 June 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 September 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 
  (dollar amounts rounded to nearest millions)   (dollar amounts rounded to nearest millions) 

Net revenues:

                      

HCP capitated revenue

  $783   88 $772   92 $693   91 $1,555   90 $1,439   92  $828   93 $783   88 $731   91 $2,383   91 $2,169   92
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Patient service revenue

   62     58     52     119     109      56     62     61     176     169   

Less: Provision for uncollectible accounts

   (4   (2   (3   (5   (6    (6   (4   (3   (12   (8 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net patient service revenue

   58    7  56    7  49    7  114    7  103    7   50    6  58    7  58    7  164    6  161    7
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other revenues

   46    5  13    1  19    2  59    3  23    1   14    1  46    5  14    2  73    3  37    1
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net revenues

  $887    100 $841    100 $761    100 $1,728    100 $1,565    100  $892    100 $887    100 $803    100 $2,620    100 $2,367    100
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating expense:

                      

Patient care costs

  $688    77 $672    80 $590    78 $1,360    78 $1,185    76  $719    80 $688    77 $605    76 $2,079    79 $1,789    76

General and administrative expense

   77    9  78    9  56    7  155    9  125    8   86    10  77    9  67    8  241    9  192    8

Depreciation and amortization

   42    5  42    5  39    5  84    5  76    5   42    5  42    5  39    5  127    5  116    5

Equity investment income

   (2  —      (5  (1)%   (5  (1)%   (7  —      (11  (1)%    (2  —     (2  —     (6  (1)%   (9  —     (17  (1)% 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total expenses

   805    91  787    93  680    89  1,592    92  1,375    88   845    95  805    91  705    88  2,438    93  2,080    88
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

  $82    9 $54    7 $81    11 $136    8 $190    12  $47    5 $82    9 $98    12 $182    7 $287    12
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Capitated membership information

The following table provides (i) the total number of capitated members to whom HCP provided healthcare services as of September 30, 2014, June 30, 2014 March 31, 2014 and JuneSeptember 30, 2013, and (ii) the aggregate member months for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, MarchJune 31, 2014 and JuneSeptember 30, 2013. Member months represent the aggregate number of months of healthcare services HCP has provided to capitated members during a period of time:

 

   Members at   Members months for 
   June 30,
2014
   March 31,
2014
   June 30,
2013
   Three months ended 
         June 30,
2014
   March 31,
2014
   June 30,
2013
 

HCP total capitated membership

   828,500     795,300     733,300     2,455,700     2,373,000     2,209,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  Members at  Members months for 
  September 30,
2014
  June 30,
2014
  September 30,
2013
  Three months ended 
     September 30,
2014
  June 30,
2014
  September 30,
2013
 

HCP total capitated membership

  836,200    828,500    760,000    2,504,600    2,455,700    2,237,000  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

In addition to the members above, HCP provided healthcare services to members of Magan Medical Group, an unconsolidated joint venture that is accounted for as an equity investment. The Magan Medical Group joint venture provided health care services for approximately 44,80045,400 members as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014 and for approximately 133,600134,500 member months for the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014.

The increase in members and member months was primarily attributable to an increase in senior members resulting from new acquisitions and non-acquired growth and an increase in Medicaid memberships due to Medicaid expansion, partially offset by a decline in commercial members resulting from the state of California discontinuing the Healthy Families program.members.

Revenues

The following table provides HCP’s revenue by source:

 

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  June 30,
2014
 March 31,
2014
 June 30,
2013
 June 30,
2014
 June 30,
2013
   September 30,
2014
 June 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 September 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 
  (dollars rounded to nearest millions)   (dollars rounded to nearest millions) 

HCP revenues:

                                

Commercial revenues

  $177     20 $187     22 $176     23 $363     21 $357     23  $188     21 $177     20 $176     22 $552     21 $533     23

Senior revenues

   576     65 565     67 496     65 1,141     66 1,048     67   605     68 576     65 539     67 1,745     67 1,587     67

Medicaid revenues

   30     3 20     3 21     3 51     3 34     2   35     4 30     3 16     2 86     3 49     2
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total capitated revenues

  $783     88 $772     92 $693     91 $1,555     90 $1,439     92  $828     93 $783     88 $731     91 $2,383     91 $2,169     92

Patient service revenue, net of provision for uncollectible accounts

   58     7  56     7  49     7  114     7  103     7   50     6  58     7  58     7  164     6  161     7

Other revenues

   46     5  13     1  19     2  59     3  23     1   14     1  46     5  14     2  73     3  37     1
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total net revenues

  $887     100 $841     100 $761     100 $1,728     100 $1,565     100  $892     100 $887     100 $803     100 $2,620     100 $2,367     100
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Net revenues

HCP’s net revenue for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by $46$5 million, or approximately 5.5%0.6%, as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in senior capitated members, an increase in Medicaid membership and improved commercial risk pool performance due to increased funding and reduced costs, partially offset by the timingrecognition of revenuerevenues associated with HCP’s annual premium reconciliation of senior capitated members which previously occurred in the thirdsecond quarter of 2013,2014, and from the recognition of additional HCP revenues related to the maintenance of existing physician networks.networks during the second quarter of 2014.

HCP’s net revenue for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by $126$89 million, or approximately 16.6%11.1%, as compared to the third quarter of 2013. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in the number of senior capitated members from acquired and organic growth and an increase in Medicaid memberships, partially offset by a decrease in Medicare Advantage rates and a decline in the number of commercial members to whom HCP provides health care services and the timing of revenue from its annual premium reconciliation for senior capitated members which occurred in the second quarter of 2014, when typically the revenue would have been recorded in the third quarter of 2014.

HCP’s net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 increased by $253 million, or approximately 10.7%, as compared to the same period in 2013. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in the number of senior capitated members from acquired and organic growth, an increase in Medicaid membership, the timing of revenue associated with HCP’s annual premium reconciliation of senior capitated members which previously occurred in the third quarter of 2013memberships and from the recognition of additional HCP revenues related to the maintenance of existing physician networks, partially offset by a decrease in Medicare Advantage rates and a decline in the number of commercial members to whom HCP provides health care services.

HCP’s net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2014 increased by $163 million, or approximately 10.4%, as compared to the same period in 2013. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to an increase in the number of senior capitated members from acquired and organic growth, an increase in Medicaid membership, the timing of revenue associated with HCP’s annual premium reconciliation of senior capitated members which previously occurred in the third quarter of 2013 and from the recognition of additional HCP revenues related to the maintenance of existing physician networks, partially offset by a decrease in Medicare Advantage rates, a reduction in Medicare rates due to sequestration and a decline in the number of commercial members to whom HCP provides health care services.

On April 7, 2014 CMS issued final guidance for 2015 Medicare Advantage rates, which incorporated are-blending of the risk adjustment models whichthat CMS utilizes to determine the risk acuity scores of Medicare Advantage patients. We estimate that the final cumulative impact of the 2015 rate structure representswill represent an increase of up to approximately 0.4%0.5% of HCP’s average Medicare Advantage revenues it manages on behalf of its senior capitated population as compared to 2014, instead of a decrease of 1.9% that was originally proposed by CMS in February 2014.

Operating expenses

HCP’s patient care costs of approximately $688$719 million for the secondthird quarter of 2014, increased by approximately $16$31 million, or approximately 2.4%4.5%, as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014. The increase iswas primarily attributable to thean increase in medical claim expensesclaims expense due to acquisitions and higher utilization, including an increase in higher dollar claims.senior and Medicaid memberships from acquisitions and Medicaid expansion, an increase in contracted provider payments from additional capitated contracts and the recognition of additional contractual payments to physicians and the recognition of additional benefit expense in the third quarter of 2014.

HCP’s patient care costs of approximately $688$719 million for the secondthird quarter of 2014, increased by approximately $98$114 million, or approximately 16.6%18.8%, as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to the same factors as described for the increase in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014.

HCP’s patient care costs of approximately $1,360$2,079 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, increased by approximately $175$290 million, or approximately 14.8%16.2%, as compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to the same factors as described for the increase in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014.

HCP’s general and administrative costs of approximately $77$86 million for the third quarter of 2014, increased by approximately $9 million or approximately 11.7%, as compared to the second quarter of 2014,2014. The increase in general and administrative expenses was relatively flat as comparedprimarily attributable to the firstrecognition of additional benefit expense in the third quarter of 2014.2014 and an increase in information technology related expenses.

HCP’s general and administrative costs of approximately $77$86 million for the secondthird quarter of 2014, increased by approximately $21$19 million, or approximately 37.5%28.4%, as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to increasesan increase in corporate support departmentsexpenses to accommodate additional acquisitions and changes in our estimated accruals related to acquired entitiesthe recognition of additional benefit costs in the secondthird quarter of 2013.2014.

HCP’s general and administrative costs of approximately $155$241 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, increased by approximately $30$49 million, or approximately 24.0%25.5%, as compared to the same period in 2013. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to increasesthe same factors as described for the increase in corporate support departmentsthird quarter of 2014 as compared to accommodate additional acquisitions and changesthe third quarter in our estimated accruals related to acquired entities in the second quarter of 2013.

HCP’s depreciation and amortization of approximately $42 million for the secondthird quarter of 2014 was relatively flat as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014. Depreciation and amortization is primarily based upon the fair value of equipment, leasehold improvements and intangible assets we recognized in the HCP acquisition and subsequent acquisitions.

HCP’s depreciation and amortization of approximately $42 million for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $3 million, as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013, primarily attributable to depreciation and amortization of acquired assets associated with acquisitions.

HCP’s depreciation and amortization of approximately $84$127 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 increased by approximately $8$11 million, as compared to the same period in 2013, primarily attributable to depreciation and amortization of acquired assets associated with acquisitions.

Segment operating income

HCP’s operating income for secondthe third quarter of 2014 increaseddecreased by approximately $28$35 million, or approximately 51.9%42.7%, as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014. The increasedecrease was primarily attributable to an increase in our senior capitated members,medical claims expense due to an increase in senior capitated and Medicaid membership, an increase in revenuememberships from acquisitions and organic growth and the recognition of additional benefit expense during third quarter of 2014, the timing of recognition of revenues associated with HCP’s annual premium reconciliation of senior capitated members that occurred in the second quarter of 2014 and from the recognition of additional HCP revenues related to the maintenance of existing physician networks partially offset by a reduction in the numberduring second quarter of commercial members and higher medical claims expenses.2014.

For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, HCP’s operating income included approximately $12$5 million of operating income related to the physician owned entities (physician groups).

HCP’s operating income for the third quarter of 2014 decreased by approximately $51 million, or approximately 52%, as compared to the third quarter of 2013. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in Medicare advantage payments, the timing of revenue from its annual premium reconciliation for senior capitated members which occurred in the second quarter of 2014, was relatively flat as compared towhen typically the secondrevenue would have been received in the third quarter of 2013.2014, a decrease in commercial memberships and higher medical claims expense, partially offset by an increase in Medicare and Medicaid revenues due to acquisitions, organic growth and Medicaid expansion.

HCP’s operating income for sixthe nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 decreased by approximately $54$105 million, or approximately 28.4%36.6%, as compared to the same period in 2013. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in Medicare Advantage payments, a decrease in commercial memberships and higher medical claims expense, partially offset by an increase in our senior capitated members, an increase in Medicaid membership an increase in revenue associated with HCP’s annual premium reconciliation of senior capitated members and from the recognition of additional HCP revenues related to the maintenance of existing physician networks.

For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, HCP’s operating income included approximately $20$25 million of operating income associated with the physician groups.

Other—Ancillary services and strategic initiatives business

Our other operations include ancillary services and strategic initiatives which are primarily aligned with our core business of providing dialysis services to our network of patients. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, these consisted primarily of pharmacy services, disease management services, vascular access services, ESRD clinical research programs, physician services, direct primary care and our international dialysis operations. The ancillary services and strategic initiatives generated approximately $274$300 million of net revenues in the secondthird quarter of 2014, representing approximately 8.5%9.1% of our consolidated net revenues. We currently expect to continue to invest in our ancillary services and strategic initiatives, including our continued expansion into certain international markets as we work to develop successful new business operations in the U.S. as well as outside the U.S. However, anyAny significant change in market conditions, business performance or the regulatory environment may impact the economic viability of any of these strategic initiatives. Any unfavorable changes in these strategic initiatives could result in a write-off or an impairment of some or all of our investments, including goodwill and could also result in significant termination costs if we were to exit a particular line of business.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we provided dialysis and administrative services to a total of 8487 outpatient dialysis centers located in ten countries outside of the U.S. The total net revenues generated from our international operations are provided below.

The following table reflects the results of operations for the ancillary services and strategic initiatives:

 

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  June 30,
2014
 March 31,
2014
   June 30,
2013
 June 30,
2014
   June 30,
2013
   September 30,
2014
 June 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 September 30,
2014
 September 30,
2013
 
  (dollar amounts rounded to nearest millions)   (dollar amounts rounded to nearest millions) 

U.S. revenues

              

Net patient service revenues

  $5   $4    $3   $9    $6    $5   $5   $4   $14   $11  

Other revenues

   227   212     164   439     317     246   227   185   685   501  

Capitated revenues

   16   16     18   32     34     21   16   17   53   51  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

   248    232     185    480     357     272    248    206    752    563  

International revenues

              

Net patient service revenues

   24    23     13    47     24     27    24    18    74    42  

Other revenues

   2    2     2    3     3     1    2    2    5    5  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

   26    25     15    50     27     28    26    20    79    47  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total net revenues

  $274   $257    $200   $530    $384    $300   $274   $226   $831   $610  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating (loss) income

  $(2 $2    $(7 $—      $(22

Total operating loss

  $(6 $(2 $(8 $(6 $(29
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net revenues

The ancillary services and strategic initiatives net revenues for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $17$26 million or 6.6%9.5% as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014. The increase was primarily from growth in prescriptions dispensed as part ofpharmacy services revenue and an increase due to a mid-year risk factor adjustment in our pharmacy services.Special Needs Plan in VillageHealth.

The ancillary services and strategic initiatives net revenues for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $74 million, or 37.0%32.7%, as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily from growth in prescriptions dispensed, as part of ouran increase in pharmacy services revenue and growth in our international operations.

The ancillary services and strategic initiatives net revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 increased by approximately $146$221 million, or 38.0%36.2%, as compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily from growth in prescriptions dispensed, as part of ouran increase in pharmacy services revenue and growth in our international operations.

Operating expenses

Ancillary services and strategic initiatives operating expenses for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $21$30 million as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to an increase in volumedrug costs in our pharmacy business, increased expenses related to our disease management services andan increase in labor costs, an increase in expenses associated with our international dialysis expansion.expansion and an increase in business related licensing and the right to use newly developed intellectual property and corporate level services.

Ancillary services and strategic initiatives operating expenses for the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $69$72 million as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to an increase in prescription dispensing volume and costs in our pharmacy business, an increase in expenses associated with our international dialysis expansion into Europe, Middle East, South America and Asia Pacific, an increase in labor costs and related payroll taxes, an increase in benefit costs and an increase in benefit costs.business related licensing and the right to use newly developed intellectual property and corporate level services.

Ancillary services and strategic initiatives operating expenses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 increased by approximately $124$198 million as compared to the same period in 2013. The increase in operating

expenses was primarily due to an increase in prescription dispensing volume and costs in our pharmacy business, an increase in expenses associated with our international dialysis expansion into Europe, Middle East, South America and Asia Pacific, an increase in professional fees, higher labor costs and related payroll taxes, an increase in benefit costs and an increase in benefit costs.business related licensing and the right to use newly developed intellectual property and corporate level services.

Ancillary services and strategic initiatives operating income (loss)losses

Ancillary services and strategic initiatives operating incomelosses for the secondthird quarter of 2014 decreasedincreased by approximately $4 million from the firstsecond quarter of 2014. The decrease in operating income was primarily due to an increase in costs associated with international dialysis expansion, and an increase in claims expenses related to our disease management services, partially offset by improved operating performance in our pharmacy business.business and from the mid-year risk factor adjustment in our Special Needs Plan in VillageHealth.

Ancillary services and strategic initiatives operating losses for the secondthird quarter of 2014 decreased by approximately $5$2 million from the secondthird quarter of 2013. The decrease in operating losses was primarily due to improved operating performance of our pharmacy business related to increased prescriptions dispensed, partially offset by an increase in costs associated with international dialysis expansion, an increase in claims expenses related to our disease management services, an increase in labor costs and related payroll taxes, and an increase in benefit costs.

Ancillary services and strategic initiatives operating losses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 decreased by approximately $22$23 million from the same period in 2013. The decrease in operating losses was primarily due to improved operating performance of our pharmacy business related to increased prescriptions dispensed, partially offset by an increase in labor costs and related payroll taxes, an increase in benefit costs and an increase in benefit costs.costs associated with international dialysis expansion.

Corporate-level charges

Debt expense. Debt expense of $106.1was $99.9 million was relatively flat in the third quarter of 2014 representing a decrease of approximately $6.2 million as compared to the second quarter of 2014 and a decrease of approximately $8.5 million as compared to the third quarter of 2013. The decrease in debt expense in the third quarter of 2014 as compared to the first quarter of 2014.

Debt expense inboth the second quarter of 2014 and the third quarter of 2013 was primarily related to the New Credit Agreement, as defined below, and the issuance of our 5 18% Senior Notes that were entered into in June 2014 that contain lower weighted average interest rates.

Debt expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 decreased by approximately $2$10 million as compared to the same period in 2013, primarily due to lower average outstanding principal balances, as compared to the secondnine months ended September 30, 2013, as well as the same factors for the decrease in debt expense in the third quarter of 2013.2014.

Our overall weighted average effective interest rate for the secondthird quarter of 2014 was 4.85%4.52% compared to 4.89% for the first quarter of 2014 and 4.86%4.85% for the second quarter of 2013.

For2014 and 4.87% for the six months ended June 30, 2014, debt expensethird quarter of $212.5 million decreased by approximately $1.5 million, primarily due to lower average outstanding principal balances, as compared to the same period in 2013.

Corporate support costs.Corporate support costs consist primarily of labor, benefits and long-term incentive compensation costs for departments which provide support to all of our different operating lines of business. Corporate support costs were approximately $3.5 million in the third quarter of 2014, $3.8 million in the second quarter of 2014 $1.1and $10.9 million in the first quarter of 2014 and $11.0 million in secondthird quarter of 2013. These expenses are included in our consolidated general and administrative expenses. The increase in corporateCorporate support costs in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014 was primarily due to higher long-term incentive compensation.were relatively flat. The decrease in corporate support costs in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013 was primarily from internal management fees paid by our ancillary lines of businesses related to the licensing and the right to use newly developed intellectual property and other corporate level services.

Corporate support costs were approximately $4.9$8.4 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, as compared to $22.4$33.3 million for the same period in 2013. These expenses are included in our consolidated general and administrative expenses. The decrease in corporate support costs were primarily due to the same reasons as noted above for the change in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013.

Other income. Other income for the secondthird quarter of 2014 was $1.7a negative $1.2 million as compared to $1.7 million for the firstsecond quarter of 2014 and a loss of ($1.4)$2.1 million for the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increasedecrease in other income in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to both the second quarter of 2014 and the third quarter of 2013 was primarily related to the sale of certain investments at a loss during the second quarter of 2013.changes in our foreign exchange rates affecting our long-term investment amounts.

Noncontrolling interests

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $35.7 million for the third quarter of 2014 as compared to $33.7 million for the second quarter of 2014, as compared to $28.4and $33.2 million for the first quarter of 2014, and $29.0 million for the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increases in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the secondthird quarter of 2014, as compared to both the firstsecond quarter of 2014 and the secondthird quarter of 2013, was primarily due to the overall number of joint ventures and an increase in the overall profitability of certain of our dialysis joint ventures.

Accounts receivable

Our consolidated total accounts receivable balances at September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 were $1,550$1,469 million and $1,540$1,550 million, respectively, which represented approximately 4643 and 4746 days of revenue, respectively, which is net of the provision for uncollectible accounts.

Outlook

We are updating our consolidated operating income guidance for 2014 to now be in the range of $1.755$1.785 billion to $1.840$1.835 billion. Our previous consolidated operating income guidance for 2014 was in the range of $1.725$1.755 billion to $1.840 billion.

We expect our consolidated operating income for 2015 to be in the range of $1.750 billion to $1.900 billion.

We are also updating our operating income guidance for our Kidney Care division for 2014 to now be in the range of $1.550$1.580 billion to $1.600$1.610 billion. Our previous operating income guidance for Kidney Care for 2014 was in the range of $1.520$1.550 billion to $1.580$1.600 billion.

We expect our operating income for Kidney Care for 2015 to be in the range of $1.525 billion to $1.625 billion.

We are lowering the high end of our operating income guidance for HCP for 2014 to now be in the range of $205 million to $240$225 million. Our previous operating income guidance for HCP for 2014 was in the range of $205 million to $260$240 million.

We still expect our operating income for HCP for 2015 to be in the range of $225 million to $275 million.

We are updating our consolidated operating cash flow guidance for 2014 to now be in the range of $1.700 billion to $1.800 billion. Our previous consolidated operating cash flow guidance for 2014 was in the range of $1.450 billion to $1.550 billion.

We expect our consolidated operating cash flow for 2015 to be in the range of $1.500 billion to $1.700 billion.

The consolidated operating cash flow amounts for 2014 exclude any potential payment relating to the 2010 and 2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigations.

These projections and the underlying assumptions involve significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materiallyvary significantly from these current projections. See page 4143 for further details regarding our forward looking statements.

Liquidity and capital resources

Liquidity and capital resources. Cash flow from operations during the secondthird quarter of 2014 was $262$848 million, compared to $307$733 million during the secondthird quarter of 2013. Cash flow from operations in the secondthird quarter of 2014 decreasedincreased as a result of a declinean increase in Medicare cash collections, and the timing of certain other working capital items, partially offset by lowerand the timing of income tax payments. Non-operating cash outflows for the secondthird quarter of 2014 included capital asset expenditures of $152$165 million, including $88$97 million for new center developments and relocations and $64$68 million for maintenance and information technology. In addition, we spent $31$120 million for acquisitions and we paid distributions to noncontrolling interests of $33$39 million in that period. Non-operating cash outflows for the secondthird quarter of 2013 included capital asset expenditures of $142$141 million, including $84$86 million for new center developments and relocations and $58$55 million for maintenance and information technology. In addition, we spent $61$83 million for acquisitions and we paid distributions to noncontrolling interests of $30$35 million in that period.

Cash flow from operations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 was $681$1,529 million, compared to $686$1,419 million during the same period in 2013. Cash flow from operations in 2014 decreasedincreased as a result of a declinean increase in cash collections, and the timing of certain working capital items.items and the timing of income tax payments. Non-operating cash outflows during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, included capital asset expenditures of $279$444 million, including $165$262 million for new center developments and relocations and $114$182 million for maintenance and information technology. In addition, we spent $98$218 million for acquisitions and we paid distributions to noncontrolling interests of $66$105 million in that period. Non-operating cash outflows during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, included capital asset expenditures of $258$400 million, including $154$241 million for new center developments and relocations and $104$159 million for maintenance and information technology. In addition, we spent $152$235 million for acquisitions and we paid distributions to noncontrolling interests of $65$100 million in that period.

During the secondthird quarter of 2014, our U.S. dialysis and related lab services business opened 22acquired a total of 15 dialysis centers and provided managementopened 29 dialysis centers, sold one dialysis center, merged nine dialysis centers into other existing centers and administrative services toclosed one less dialysis center. In addition, our international dialysis operations acquired threeone dialysis centers and opened sixtwo dialysis centers, closed one dialysis center and provided management and administrative services to one additional center.centers. During the secondthird quarter of 2013, we acquired a total of three10 dialysis centers, opened 1825 dialysis centers, merged one centertwo dialysis centers into one other existing center, sold twodialysis centers, and provided management and administrative services toclosed one additional center located in the U.S.dialysis center. In addition, we alsoour international dialysis operations acquired a total of eight18 dialysis centers, opened one dialysis center and closed one center outside of the U.S.dialysis center.

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, our U.S. dialysis and related lab services business acquired a total of 16 dialysis centers, opened 75 dialysis centers, sold one dialysis center, opened 46 dialysis centers and merged two11 dialysis centers into other existing centers and closed one dialysis centers.center. In addition, our international dialysis operations acquired threefour dialysis centers, opened sevennine dialysis centers, closed two dialysis centers and provided management and administrative services to three additional

centers. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2013, weour U.S. dialysis and related lab services business acquired a total of 1121 dialysis centers, opened 4570 dialysis centers, merged twothree dialysis centers into other existing dialysis centers, sold twoand closed four dialysis centers and provided management and administrative services to four additional dialysis centers, located in the U.S.two of which we own an equity investment interest. In addition, we alsoour international dialysis operations acquired and opened a total of 1230 dialysis centers, and provided management and administrative service to one additional center outside of the U.S., four of which we provide management and administrative services to, which we consolidate under applicable accounting standards.standards, opened two dialysis centers, and closed two dialysis centers.

During the secondthird quarter of 2014, our HCP business acquired one primary care physician practice and two private medical practices.practice. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, our HCP business acquired one management services organization, six seven

private medical practices, one family practice and two primary care physician practices. During the secondthird quarter of 2013, our HCP business acquired two primary care physician practices and one oncology services center.practices. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014,2013, our HCP business acquired twofive primary care physician practices, one oncology services center and one hospice care services business.

During the first sixnine months of 2014, we made mandatory principal payments under our then existing Senior Secured Credit Facilities (before entering into a new senior secured credit agreement and repaying all outstanding amounts under the then existing Senior Secured Credit Facilities) totaling $37.5 million on the Term Loan A, $16.9 million on the Term Loan A-3, $4.4 million on the Term Loan B and $4.1 million on the Term Loan B-2. During the third quarter of 2014, we made mandatory principal payments under our New Senior Secured Credit Facility (the New Credit Agreement)., as described below, totaling $12.5 million on the New Term Loan A and $8.8 million on the New Term Loan B.

In June 2014, we entered into a $5,500 million senior secured credit agreement (the New Credit Agreement).agreement. The New Credit Agreement consists of a five year Revolving Credit Facility in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000 million (the New Revolver), a five year Term Loan A facility in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000 million (the New Term Loan A) and a seven year Term Loan B facility in the aggregate principal amount of $3,500 million (the New Term Loan B and collectively with the New Revolver and the New Term Loan A, the New Loans). In addition, we can increase the existing revolving commitments and enter into one or more incremental term loan facilities in an amount not to exceed the sum of $1,500 million (less the amount of other permitted indebtedness incurred or issued in reliance on such amount), plus an amount of indebtedness such that the senior secured leverage ratio is not in excess of 3.50 to 1.00 after giving effect to such borrowings. The New Revolver and the New Term Loan A initially bearsbear interest at LIBOR plus an interest rate margin of 1.75% which is subject to adjustment depending upon our leverage ratio and can range from 1.50% to 2.00%. The New Term Loan A requires annual principal payments beginning on September 30, 2014 of $25 million in 2014, $50 million in 2015, $62.5 million in 2016, $87.5 million in 2017, and $100 million in 2018 with the balance of $675 million due in 2019. The New Term Loan B bears interest at LIBOR (Floor of 0.75%) plus an interest rate margin of 2.75%. The New Term Loan B requires annual principal payments of $17.5 million in 2014, and $35 million for each year from 2015 through 2020, with the balance of $3,272.5 million due in 2021. These New Loans under the New Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of our direct and indirect wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries holding most of our domestic assets and are secured by substantially all of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.’s and the guarantors’ assets. The New Credit Agreement contains certain customary affirmative and negative covenants such as various restrictions or limitations on the amount of investments, acquisitions, the payment of dividends and redemptions and the incurrence of other indebtedness. Many of these restrictions and limitations will not apply as long as our leverage ratio is below 3.50 to 1.00. In addition, the New Credit Agreement places limitations on the amount of tangible net assets of the non-guarantor subsidiaries and also requires compliance with a maximum leverage ratio covenant.

In addition, in June 2014, we issued $1,750 million 5 18% Senior Notes due 2024 (the 5 18% Senior Notes). The 5 18% Senior Notes pay interest on January 15 and July 15 of each year beginning January 15, 2015. The 5 18% Senior Notes are unsecured obligations and will rank equally in right of payment with our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness. The 5 18% Senior Notes are guaranteed by each of our domestic subsidiaries that guarantees our New Credit Agreement. We may redeem up to 35% of the 5 18% Senior Notes at any time prior to July 15, 2017 at a certain specified price from the proceeds of one or more equity offerings. In

addition, we may redeem the 5 18% Senior Notes at any time prior to July 15, 2019 at make whole redemption prices and after such date at certain specified redemption prices.

We received total proceeds from these borrowings of $6,250 million, $4,500 million from the issuance of the New Term Loans and $1,750 million from the issuance of the 5 18% Senior Notes. We used a portion of the proceeds to pay off the total outstanding principal balances under our then existing Senior Secured Credit Facilities plus accrued interest totaling $5,362.4 million and in addition, to purchase pursuant to a cash tender offer $483.1 million of the outstanding principal balances of our $775 million 6 38% Senior Notes plus accrued

interest and cash tender premium totaling $512.4 million. The total amount paid for the 6 38% Senior Notes from the cash tender offer was $1,051.25 per 1,000 of principal amount of the 6 38% Senior Notes, which resulted in our paying a cash tender premium of $24.8 million for the redemption of this portion of the 6 38% Senior Notes. We also incurred an additional $81.6 million in fees, discounts and other professional expenses associated with these transactions.

In July 2014, we also purchased an additional $0.188 million principal amount of the 6 38% Senior Notes plus accrued interest totaling $0.194 million pursuant to the cash tender offer at a price of $1,021.25 per 1,000 of principal amount of the 6 38% Senior Notes, which resulted in our paying an additional cash tender premium of $0.004 million.

In addition, in July 2014, we redeemed the remaining outstanding principal balance of the 6 38% Senior Notes of $291.7 million at a redemption price of $1,047.81 per 1,000 of principal amount of the 6 38% Senior Notes plus accrued interest and a redemption premium which totaled $310.0 million. This resulted in an additional redemption premium of $14.0 million being recorded as debt refinancing charges.

As a result of these transactions, we recorded debt refinancing charges of $97.5 million that consist of the cash tender premiums, the redemption premium, the write-off of existing deferred financing costs, the write-off of certain new refinancing costs, other professional fees and the losses associated with the termination of several of our interest rate swap agreements.

In addition, as a result of these transactions, we terminated $1,137.5 million notional amounts of amortizing swaps and also terminated $600.0 million of forward swaps during June 2014, that resulted in our recognizing a loss of $3.1 million, of which $3.0 million was previously recorded in other comprehensive income due to our previously outstanding principal debt being paid-off as described above, and as a result of future forecasted transactions that are no longer probable. The loss is included as a component of our debt refinancing charges. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we recognized debt expense of $6.1 million from these swaps.

As a result of Junethese transactions, we recorded debt refinancing charges of $97.5 million that consist of the cash tender premiums, the redemption premium, the write-off of existing deferred financing costs, the write-off of certain new refinancing costs, other professional fees and losses associated with the termination of several of our interest rate swap agreements.

As of September 30, 2014, we maintain several interest rate swap agreements that were entered into in March 2013 with amortizing notional amounts of these swap agreements totaling $878.7$866.9 million. These agreements have the economic effect of modifying the LIBOR variable component of our interest rate on an equivalent amount of our New Term Loan A to fixed rates ranging from 0.49% to 0.52%, resulting in an overall weighted average effective interest rate of 2.26%, including the New Term Loan A margin of 1.75%. The overall weighted average effective interest rate also includes the effects of $121.3$120.6 million of unhedged New Term Loan A debt that bears interest at LIBOR plus an interest rate margin of 1.75%. The swap agreements expire on September 30, 2016 and require monthly interest payments. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we recognized debt expense of $1.6$2.4 million from these swaps. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the total fair value of these swap agreements was a net asset of approximately $0.8$2.7 million. We estimate that approximately $2.7$2.0 million of existing unrealized pre-tax losses in other comprehensive income at JuneSeptember 30, 2014 will be reclassified into income over the next twelve months.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we maintain several interest rate cap agreements that were entered into in March 2013 with notional amounts totaling $2,735 million on our New Term Loan B debt. These agreements have the economic effect of capping the LIBOR variable component of our interest rate at a maximum of 2.50% on an

equivalent amount of our New Term Loan B. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we recognized debt expense of $1.2$1.8 million from these caps. The cap agreements expire on September 30, 2016. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the total fair value of these cap agreements was an asset of approximately $2.7$2.5 million. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we recorded a loss of $4.9$5.1 million in other comprehensive income due to a decrease in the unrealized fair value of these cap agreements.

As of June 30, 2014,Previously, we also maintainmaintained five other interest rate cap agreements with notional amounts totaling $1,250 million. These agreements havehad the economic effect of capping the LIBOR variable component of our interest rate

at a maximum of 4.00% on an equivalent amount of our New Term Loan B debt. However, as a result of the interest rate cap agreements that were entered into in March 2013, as described above, these interest rate cap agreements became ineffective cash flow hedges and as a result any changes in the fair value associated with these interest rate cap agreements will be charged to income.expired on September 30, 2014. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 we recognized $2.7 million of debt expense of $1.8 million fromrelated to these caps. The cap agreements expire on September 30, 2014.agreements.

As a result of an embedded LIBOR floor on the New Term Loan B debt agreement and the swap and cap agreements, our overall weighted average effective interest rate on the Senior Secured Credit Facilities was 3.51%3.43%, based upon the current margins in effect of 1.75% for the New Term Loan A and 2.75% for the New Term Loan B, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the interest rate on our New Term Loan B debt is effectively fixed because of an embedded LIBOR floor which is higher than actual LIBOR as of such date. Furthermore,date and the interest rate on $2,735 million of our New Term Loan B is also subject to an interest rate capcaps if LIBOR should rise above 2.50%. Interest rates on our senior notes are fixed by their terms. The LIBOR variable component of our interest rates on the majority of our New Term Loan A is economically fixed as a result of interest rate swaps.

Our overall weighted average effective interest rate during the secondthird quarter of 2014 was 4.85%4.52% and as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014 was 4.56%4.46%.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we had undrawn revolving credit facilities totaling $1,000 million of which approximately $83$96 million was committed for outstanding letters of credit. In addition, HCP has an outstanding letter of credit of approximately $1 million that is secured by a certificate of deposit.

We believe that we will have sufficient liquidity and will generate significant operating cash flows to fund our scheduled debt service and other obligations for the foreseeable future, including the next 12 months, under the terms of our debt agreements. Our primary sources of liquidity are cash from operations and cash from borrowings.

Goodwill

HCP’s current and expected future operating results have been eroded, recently, primarily as a result of recent reductions in its Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates. As a result, we have determined that twothree of HCP’s reporting units, HCP California, HCP Nevada and HCP Nevada,New Mexico, are at risk of goodwill impairment. HCP California, HCP Nevada and HCP NevadaNew Mexico have goodwill of $2,511 million, $518 million and $518$72 million, respectively.

We obtainedOur preliminary third-party valuations of these twothree businesses as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, noting thatresulted in the estimated fair values of HCP California, HCP Nevada and HCP Nevada exceedNew Mexico exceeding their total carrying values by approximately 6.0%5.3%, 11.3% and 10.9%8.3%, respectively. Further reductions in HCP’s reimbursement rates or other significant adverse changes in its expected future cash flows or valuation assumptions could result in a goodwill impairment charge in the future.

For example, a sustained, long-term reduction of 3% in operating income for HCP California, HCP Nevada and HCP NevadaNew Mexico could reduce their estimated fair values by up to 3.1%2.4%, 2.9% and 2.9%2.7%, respectively. Separately, an increase in their respective discount rates of 100 basis points could reduce the estimated fair values of HCP California, HCP Nevada and HCP NevadaNew Mexico by up to 7.7%5.1%, 6.0% and 6.1%5.7%, respectively.

During the first sixnine months of 2014, we did not record any goodwill impairment charges. Except as described above, none of the goodwill associated with our various other reporting units was considered at risk of impairment as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014. Since the dates of our last annual goodwill impairment tests, there have been certain developments, events, changes in operating performance and other changes in circumstances that have affected our businesses. However, these did not cause management to believe it is more likely than not that the fair value of any of its reporting units would be less than its carrying amount.

Stock-based compensation awards

Stock-based compensation awards are measured at their estimated fair values on the date of grant if settled in shares, or at their estimated fair values at the end of each reporting period if settled in cash. The value of stock-based awards so measured is recognized as compensation expense on a cumulative straight-line basis over the vesting terms of the awards, adjusted for expected forfeitures. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we granted 1,247,9271,501,789 stock-settled stock appreciation rights with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $20.0$24.6 million and a weighted-average expected life of approximately 4.2 years and 315,799329,143 stock units with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $22.8$23.8 million and a weighted-average expected life of approximately 3.4 years, 105,360 of which are performance-based.

Long-term incentive compensation

Long-term incentive program (LTIP) compensation includes both stock-based awards (principally stock-settled stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and performance stock units) as well as long-term performance-based cash awards. Long-term incentive compensation expense, which was primarily general and administrative in nature, was attributed to our dialysis and related lab services business, our HCP business, corporate support costs, and the ancillary services and strategic initiatives.

Long-term incentive compensation costs of $29.9$35.4 million in the secondthird quarter of 2014 increased by approximately $6.8$5.5 million as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014 and increased by approximately $9.8$15.9 million as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013. The increase in long-term incentive compensation in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2014 was primarily due to an increase in the fair value of LTIP awards during the quarter that contributed additional expense as well as the additionala full quarter of expense from LTIP awards granted during the second quarter. The increase in long-term incentive compensation in the secondthird quarter of 2014 as compared to the secondthird quarter of 2013 was primarily due to an increase in the fair value of LTIP awards that contributed expense to this period and additional expense from the LTIP grants awarded during the quarter.period.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, there was $162.4$147.8 million of total estimated unrecognized compensation cost for outstanding LTIP awards, including $99.3$87.7 million related to stock-based compensation arrangements under our equity compensation and stock purchase plans. We expect to recognize the performance-based cash component of these LTIP costs over a weighted average remaining period of 1.1 years and the stock-based component of these LTIP costs over a weighted average remaining period of 1.4 years.

Off-balance sheet arrangements and aggregate contractual obligations

In addition to the debt obligations reflected on our balance sheet, we have commitments associated with operating leases and letters of credit, as well as potential obligations associated with our equity investments in nonconsolidated businesses and to dialysis centers that are wholly-owned by third parties. Substantially all of our U.S. dialysis facilities are leased. We have potential obligations to purchase the noncontrolling interests held by third parties in several of our majority-owned joint ventures, non-owned and minority-owned entities. These obligations are in the form of put provisions and are exercisable at the third-party owners’ discretion within specified periods as outlined in each specific put provision. If these put provisions were exercised, we would be required to purchase the third-party owners’ noncontrolling interests at either the appraised fair market value or a predetermined multiple of earnings or cash flow attributable to the noncontrolling interests put to us, which is

intended to approximate fair value. The methodology we use to estimate the fair values of noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions assumes either the higher of either a liquidation value of net assets or an average multiple of earnings, based on historical earnings, patient mix and other performance indicators that can affect future results, as well as other factors. The estimated fair values of the noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions is a critical accounting estimate that involves significant judgments and assumptions and may not be indicative of the actual values at which the noncontrolling interests may ultimately be settled, which could vary significantly from our current estimates. The estimated fair values of noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions can fluctuate and the implicit multiple of earnings at which these noncontrolling interests obligations

may be settled will vary significantly depending upon market conditions including potential purchasers’ access to the capital markets, which can impact the level of competition for dialysis and non-dialysis related businesses, the economic performance of these businesses and the restricted marketability of the third-party owners’ noncontrolling interests. The amount of noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions that contractually employ a contractually predetermined multiple of earnings rather than fair value are immaterial. For additional information see Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

We also have certain other potential commitments to provide operating capital to several dialysis centers that are wholly-owned by third parties or centers in which we own a minority equity investment as well as to physician-owned vascular access clinics that we operate under management and administrative services agreements. We have certain other potential commitments related to service agreements of approximately $1 million.

The following is a summary of these contractual obligations and commitments as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014 (in millions):

 

  Remainder of
2014
   1-3
years
   4-5
years
   After
5 years
   Total   Remainder of
2014
   1-3
years
   4-5
years
   After
5 years
   Total 

Scheduled payments under contractual obligations:

                    

Long-term debt

  $344    $343    $858    $7,089    $8,634    $32    $344    $859    $7,089    $8,324  

Interest payments on the senior notes

   63     541     426     822     1,852     26     577     426     786     1,815  

Interest payments on the New Term Loan B(1)

   65     305     239     234     843     31     336     238     204     809  

Interest payments on the New Term Loan A(2)

   10     44     28     —      82     5     48     24     —       77  

Capital lease obligations

   4     26     23     130     183     3     28     24     140     195  

Operating leases

   167     1,007     493     714     2,381     96     1,056     530     799     2,481  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $653    $2,266    $2,067    $8,989    $13,975    $193    $2,389    $2,101    $9,018    $13,701  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Potential cash requirements under existing commitments:

                    

Letters of credit

  $84    $—     $—     $—     $84    $97    $ —      $ —      $ —      $97  

Noncontrolling interests subject to put provisions

   424     131     79     126     760     423     140     101     95     759  

Non-owned and minority owned put provisions

   31     —      —      —      31     31     —       —       —       31  

Pay-fixed swaps potential obligations

   3     —      —      —      3     1     1     —       —       2  

Operating capital advances

   2     —      —      —      2     3     —       —       —       3  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $544    $131    $79    $126    $880    $555    $141    $101    $95    $892  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1) Assuming no changes to LIBOR-based interest rates as the New Term Loan B currently bears interest at LIBOR (floor of 0.75%) plus an interest rate margin of 2.75%.
(2) Based upon current LIBOR-based interest rates in effect at JuneSeptember 30, 2014 plus an interest rate margin of 1.75% for the New Term Loan A.

The pay-fixed swap obligations represent the estimated fair market values of our interest rate swap agreements that are based upon valuation models utilizing the income approach and commonly accepted valuation techniques that use inputs from closing prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets as well as other relevant observable market inputs and other current market conditions that existed as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014. This amount represents the estimated potential obligation that we would be required to pay based upon the

estimated future settlement of each specific tranche over the term of the swap agreements, assuming no future changes in the forward yield curve. The actual amount of our obligation associated with these swaps in the future will depend upon changes in the LIBOR-based interest rates that can fluctuate significantly depending upon market conditions, and other relevant factors that can affect the fair market value of these swap agreements.

In addition to the above commitments, we are obligated to purchase a certain amount of our hemodialysis products and supplies at fixed prices through 2015 from Gambro Renal Products, Inc. (Gambro) in connection with a product supply agreement with Gambro. Our total expenditures for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30,

2014 on such products were approximately 2% of our total U.S. dialysis operating costs. In January 2010, we entered into an agreement with Fresenius which originally committed us to purchase a certain amount of dialysis equipment, parts and supplies from them through 2013. However, this agreement has been extended through 2015. Our total expenditures for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 on such dialysis products were approximately 2% of our total U.S. dialysis operating costs. The actual amount of purchases in future years from Gambro Renal Products and Fresenius will depend upon a number of factors, including the operating requirements of our centers, the number of centers we acquire, growth of our existing centers, and in the case of the Product Supply Agreement, Gambro Renal Products’ ability to meet our needs.

In November 2011, we entered into a seven year sourcing and supply agreement with Amgen USA Inc. that expires on December 31, 2018. Under the terms of the agreement, we will purchase EPO in amounts necessary to meet no less than 90% of our requirements for erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs). The actual amount of EPO that we will purchase from Amgen will depend upon the amount of EPO administered during dialysis as prescribed by physicians and the overall number of patients that we serve.

Settlements of approximately $74$46 million of existing income tax liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits including interest, penalties and other long-term tax liabilities are excluded from the above table as reasonably reliable estimates of their timing cannot be made.

Supplemental information concerning certain Physician Groups and unrestricted subsidiaries

The following information is presented as supplemental data as required by the indentures governing our senior notes.

We provide services to certain physician groups that, while consolidated in our financial statements for financial reporting purposes, are not subsidiaries of or owned by us, do not constitute “Subsidiaries”, as defined in the indentures governing our outstanding senior notes, and do not guarantee those senior notes. In addition, we have entered into management agreements with these physician groups pursuant to which we receive management fees from the physician groups.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, if these physician groups were not consolidated in our financial statements, our consolidated indebtedness would have been approximately $8,800$8,502 million, our consolidated other liabilities (excluding indebtedness) would have been approximately $3,151$3,413 million and our consolidated assets would have been approximately $17,451$17,647 million. If these physician groups were not consolidated in our financial statements (i) for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, our consolidated total net revenues (including approximately $145$156 million of management fees payable to us), consolidated operating income and consolidated net income would be reduced by approximately $253$258 million, $12$5 million, and $6$2 million, respectively, and (ii) for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, our consolidated total net revenues (including approximately $302$458 million of management fees payable to us), consolidated operating income and consolidated net income would be reduced by approximately $494$752 million, $20$25 million, and $9$11 million, respectively.

In addition, we own a 67% equity interest in California Medical Group Insurance (CMGI). CMGI is an Unrestricted Subsidiary, as defined in the indentures governing our outstanding senior notes, and does not guarantee those senior notes. Our equity interest in CMGI is accounted for under the equity method of

accounting, meaning that, although CMGI is not consolidated in our financial statements for financial reporting purposes, our consolidated income statement reflects our pro rata share of CMGI’s net loss as equity investment loss.

For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, our equity investment income attributable to CMGI was incomea loss of approximately $0.016$0.027 million, and for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, excluding our equity investment income attributable to CMGI, our consolidated operating income and consolidated net income would be decreasedincreased by approximately $0.016$0.027 million and $0.009$0.016 million, respectively. For the sixnine months ended June

September 30, 2014, our equity investment loss attributable to CMGI was a loss of approximately $0.2$0.3 million, and for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, excluding our equity investment loss attributable to CMGI, our consolidated operating income and consolidated net income would be increased by approximately $0.2$0.3 million and $0.1$0.2 million, respectively. See Note 20 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further details.

 

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Interest rate sensitivity

The tables below provide information about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table below presents principal repayments and current weighted average interest rates on our debt obligations as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014. The variable rates presented reflect the weighted average LIBOR rates in effect for all debt tranches plus interest rate margins in effect as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014. The New Term Loan A margin in effect is 1.75% at JuneSeptember 30, 2014, and along with the revolving line of credit are subject to adjustment depending upon changes in certain of our financial ratios, including a leverage ratio. The New Term Loan B currently bears interest at LIBOR (floor of 0.75%) plus an interest rate margin of 2.75%.

 

  Expected maturity date   Thereafter   Total   Average
interest
rate
  Fair
value
   Expected maturity date   Thereafter   Total   Average
interest
rate
  Fair
value
 
2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019     2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019    
  (dollars in millions)                 (dollars in millions)               

Long term debt:

                                      

Fixed rate

  $322    $60    $51    $53    $52    $51    $7,218    $7,807     4.85 $7,995    $22    $61    $53    $53    $53    $52    $7,228    $7,522     4.76 $7,538  

Variable rate

  $26    $52    $64    $89    $102    $676    $1    $1,010     1.90 $1,010    $13    $52    $64    $89    $102    $676    $1    $997     1.91 $997  

 

 Notional
amount
  Contract maturity date Pay fixed  Receive variable  Fair
value
  Notional
amount
  Contract maturity date Pay fixed  Receive variable  Fair
value
 
 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 
 (dollars in millions)        (dollars in millions)       

Swaps:

                  

Pay-fixed rate

 $879   $24   $95   $760   $—     $—     0.49% to 0.52%   LIBOR   $0.8   $867   $12   $95   $760   $—    $—     0.49% to 0.52%   LIBOR   $2.7  

Cap agreements

 $2,735   $—    $—     $2,735   $—    $—      LIBOR above 2.50 $2.7   $2,735   $—    $—    $2,735   $—    $—      LIBOR above 2.50 $2.5  

Our Senior Secured Credit Facilities, which include the New Term Loan A and the New Term Loan B, consist of various individual tranches of debt that can range in maturity from one month to twelve months (currently, all tranches are one month in duration). For the New Term Loan A, each tranche bears interest at a LIBOR rate that is determined by the duration of such tranche plus an interest rate margin. The LIBOR variable component of the interest rate for each tranche is reset as such tranche matures and a new tranche is established. LIBOR can fluctuate significantly depending upon conditions in the credit and capital markets. However, the LIBOR variable component of the interest rate for the majority of the New Term Loan A is economically fixed as a result of our swap agreements, as described below.

The New Term Loan B is subject to a LIBOR floor of 0.75%. Because actual LIBOR, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, was lower than this embedded LIBOR floors, the interest rate on the New Term Loan B is treated as “effectively fixed” for purposes of the table above. We have included the New Term Loan B in the fixed rate totals in the table above until such time as the actual LIBOR-based variable component of our interest rate exceeds 0.75% on

the New Term Loan B. At such time, we will then be subject to LIBOR-based interest rate volatility on the LIBOR variable component of our interest rate for the New Term Loan B, but limited to a maximum LIBOR rate of 2.50% on $2,735 million of outstanding principal debt on the New Term Loan B as a result of the interest rate cap agreements, as described below. The remaining $765$756 million outstanding principal balance of the New Term Loan B is subject to LIBOR-based interest rate volatility above a floor of 0.75%.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we maintain several interest rate swap agreements that were entered into in March 2013 with amortizing notional amounts of these swap agreements totaling $878.7$866.9 million. These

agreements have the economic effect of modifying the LIBOR variable component of our interest rate on an equivalent amount of our New Term Loan A to fixed rates ranging from 0.49% to 0.52%, resulting in an overall weighted average effective interest rate of 2.26%, including the New Term Loan A margin of 1.75%. The overall weighted average effective interest rate also includes the effects of $121.3$120.6 million of unhedged New Term Loan A debt that bears interest at LIBOR plus an interest rate margin of 1.75%. The swap agreements expire on September 30, 2016 and require monthly interest payments. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we recognized debt expense of $1.6$2.4 million from these swaps. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the total fair value of these swap agreements was a net asset of approximately $0.8$2.7 million. We estimate that approximately $2.7$2.0 million of existing unrealized pre-tax losses in other comprehensive income at JuneSeptember 30, 2014 will be reclassified into income over the next twelve months.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we maintain several interest rate cap agreements that were entered into in March 2013 with notional amounts totaling $2,735 million on our New Term Loan B debt. These agreements have the economic effect of capping the LIBOR variable component of our interest rate at a maximum of 2.50% on an equivalent amount of our New Term Loan B. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we recognized debt expense of $1.2$1.8 million from these caps. The cap agreements expire on September 30, 2016. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the total fair value of these cap agreements was an asset of approximately $2.7$2.5 million. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we recorded a loss of $4.9$5.1 million in other comprehensive income due to a decrease in the unrealized fair value of these cap agreements.

As of June 30, 2014,Previously, we also maintainmaintained five other interest rate cap agreements with notional amounts totaling $1,250 million. These agreements havehad the economic effect of capping the LIBOR variable component of our interest rate at a maximum of 4.00% on an equivalent amount of our New Term Loan B debt. However, as a result of the interest rate cap agreements that were entered into in March 2013, as described above, these interest rate cap agreements became ineffective cash flow hedges and as a result any changes in the fair value associated with these interest rate cap agreements will be charged to income.expired on September 30, 2014. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 we recognized $2.7 million of debt expense of $1.8 million fromrelated to these caps. The cap agreements expire on September 30, 2014.agreements.

As a result of an embedded LIBOR floor on the New Term Loan B debt agreement and the swap and cap agreements, our overall weighted average effective interest rate on the Senior Secured Credit Facilities was 3.51%3.43%, based upon the current margins in effect of 1.75% for the New Term Loan A and 2.75% for the New Term Loan B, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, the interest rate on our New Term Loan B debt is effectively fixed because of an embedded LIBOR floor which is higher than actual LIBOR as of such date. Furthermore,date and the interest rate on $2,735 million of our New Term Loan B is subject to an interest rate cap if LIBOR should rise above 2.50%. Interest rates on our senior notes are fixed by their terms. The LIBOR variable component of our interest rate on the majority of our New Term Loan A is economically fixed as a result of interest rate swaps.

Our overall weighted average effective interest rate for the secondthird quarter of 2014 was 4.85%4.52% and as of JuneSeptember 30, 2014 was 4.56%4.46%.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Management has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

At the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures in accordance with the Exchange Act

requirements. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective for timely identification and review of material information required to be included in the Company’s Exchange Act reports, including this report on Form 10-Q. Management recognizes that these controls and procedures can provide only reasonable assurance of desired outcomes, and that estimates and judgments are still inherent in the process of maintaining effective controls and procedures.

There has not been any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter covered by this report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

The information in Note 9 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report is incorporated by this reference in response to this item.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

A restated description of the risk factors associated with our business is set forth below. This description includes any material changes to and supersedes the description of the risk factors associated with our business previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The risks discussed below are not the only ones facing our business. Please read the cautionary notice regarding forward-looking statements under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”.

Risk factors related to our U.S. dialysis and related lab services, ancillary services and strategic initiatives:

If the average rates that commercial payors pay us decline significantly, it would have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Approximately 33% of our dialysis and related lab services revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, were generated from patients who have commercial payors as their primary payor. The majority of these patients have insurance policies that pay us on terms and at rates that are generally significantly higher than Medicare rates. The payments we receive from commercial payors generate nearly all of our profit and all of our nonacute dialysis profits come from commercial payors. We continue to experience downward pressure on some of our commercial payment rates as a result of general conditions in the market, recent and future consolidations among commercial payors, increased focus on dialysis services and other factors. There is no guarantee that commercial payment rates will not be materially lower in the future.

We are continuously in the process of negotiating our existing or potentially new agreements with commercial payors who tend to be aggressive in their negotiations with us. Sometimes many significant agreements are up for renewal or being renegotiated at the same time. In the event that our continual negotiations result in overall commercial rate reductions in excess of overall commercial rate increases, the cumulative effect could have a material adverse effect on our financial results. Consolidations have significantly increased the negotiating leverage of commercial payors. Our negotiations with payors are also influenced by competitive pressures, and we may experience decreased contracted rates with commercial payors or experience decreases in patient volume as our negotiations with commercial payors continue. In addition to downward pressure on contracted commercial payor rates, payors have been attempting to impose restrictions and limitations on non-contracted or out-of-network providers, and in some circumstances designate our centers as out-of-network providers. Rates for out-of-network providers are on average higher than rates for in-network providers. We believe commercial payors have or will begin to restructure their benefits to create disincentives for patients to select or remain with out-of-network providers and to decrease payment rates for out-of-network providers. Decreases in out-of-network rates and restrictions on out-of-network access, our turning away new patients in instances where we are unable to come to agreement on rates, or decreases in contracted rates could result in a significant decrease in our overall revenues derived from commercial payors. If the average rates that commercial payors pay us decline significantly, or if we see a decline in commercial patients, it would have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows. For additional details regarding specific risks we face regarding regulatory changes that could result in fewer patients covered under commercial plans or an increase of patients covered under more restrictive commercial plans with lower reimbursement rates, see the discussion of individual and small group health plans in the risk factor below under the heading “Health care reform could substantially reduce our revenues, earnings and cash flows.”

If the number of patients with higher-paying commercial insurance declines, then our revenues, earnings and cash flows would be substantially reduced.

Our revenue levels are sensitive to the percentage of our patients with higher-paying commercial insurance coverage. A patient’s insurance coverage may change for a number of reasons, including changes in the patient’s or a family member’s employment status. Currently, for a patient covered by an employer group health plan, Medicare generally becomes the primary payor after 33 months, or earlier, if the patient’s employer group health plan coverage terminates. When Medicare becomes the primary payor, the payment rate we receive for that patient decreases from the employer group health plan rate to the lower Medicare payment rate. We have seen an increase in the number of patients who have government-based programs as their primary payors which we believe is largely a result of improved mortality and recent economic conditions which have a negative impact on the percentage of patients covered under commercial insurance plans. To the extent there are sustained or increased job losses in the U.S., independent of whether general economic conditions might be improving, we could experience a continued decrease in the number of patients covered under commercial plans. We could also experience a further decrease if changes to the healthcare regulatory system result in fewer patients covered under commercial plans or an increase of patients covered under more restrictive commercial plans with lower reimbursement rates. In addition, our continuous process of negotiations with commercial payors under existing or potentially new agreements could result in a decrease in the number of patients under commercial plans to the extent that we cannot reach agreement with commercial payors on rates and other terms, resulting in termination or non-renewals of existing agreements or our inability to enter into new ones. If there is a significant reduction in the number of patients under higher-paying commercial plans relative to government-based programs that pay at lower rates, it would have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Changes in the structure of and payment rates under the Medicare ESRD program, including the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the Budget Control Act of 2011 and other healthcare reform initiatives, could substantially reduce our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Approximately 47% of our dialysis and related lab services revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 was generated from patients who have Medicare as their primary payor. For patients with Medicare coverage, all ESRD payments for dialysis treatments are made under a single bundled payment rate which provides a fixed payment rate to encompass all goods and services provided during the dialysis treatment, including pharmaceuticals that were historically separately reimbursed to the dialysis providers, such as Epogen (EPO), vitamin D analogs and iron supplements, irrespective of the level of pharmaceuticals administered or additional services performed. Most lab services that used to be paid directly to laboratories are also included in the bundled payment. The bundled payment rate is also adjusted for certain patient characteristics, a geographic usage index and certain other factors.

The current bundled payment system presents certain operating, clinical and financial risks, which include:

 

Risk that our rates are reduced by CMS. CMS issued the 2014 final rule for the ESRD PPS, which phases in over three to four years the 12% cut mandated by ATRA. Although no reimbursement reduction is expected in 2014 or 2015 under the final ESRD PPS rule, it is anticipated that future reductions will occur no later than 2017. However, the recent “Protecting Access to Medicare Act” that was passed on March 31, 2014 further modified the reduction to only 1.25% in 2016 and 2017, and 1% in 2018. While this modification eases reimbursement pressure, future legislative actions could have the opposite effect. CMS recently issued the 2015 proposed rule for the ESRD PPS, which was published in the Federal Register on July 11, 2014. The proposed rule, which may change before it is finalized, would increase payments to dialysis facilities modestly by 0.3% to 0.5%, although rural facilities would receive a decrease of 0.5%. Uncertainty about future payment rates remain a material risk to our business.

 

Risk that increases in our operating costs will outpace the Medicare rate increases we receive. We expect to continue experiencing increases in operating costs that are subject to inflation, such as labor and supply costs, regardless of whether there is a compensating inflation-based increase in Medicare payment rates or in payments under the bundled payment rate system.

and supply costs, regardless of whether there is a compensating inflation-based increase in Medicare payment rates or in payments under the bundled payment rate system.

Risk of federal budget sequestration cuts. As a result of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA) and subsequent activity in Congress, a $1.2 trillion sequester (across-the-board spending cuts) in discretionary programs took effect on March 1, 2013. In particular, a 2% reduction to Medicare payments took effect on April 1, 2013, which was recently extended through 2014 and 2015 by a two-year funding bill signed into law on December 26, 2013. The across-the-board spending cuts pursuant to the sequester have affected and will continue to adversely affect our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

 

Risk that we may not be able to comply with the CMS ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP) requirements. Beginning in payment year 2016, CMS proposed to adopt two new clinical and reporting measures, continue using six existing clinical and reporting measures, revise two existing clinical and reporting measures, and expand one existing reporting measure. The final rule establishes calendar year 2014 as the performance period for all of the quality measures. The July 11, 2014 proposed rule further modifies the QIP by removing hemoglobin as a measurable indicator and adding hospital readmission as a reporting measure. CMS proposes to have a total of eleven clinical measures and five reporting measures in 2018. The QIP continues to evolve and undergo material changes. To the extent we are not able to meet CMS’s quality measures, it could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Risk that if our clinical systems fail to accurately capture the data we report to CMS in connection with claims for which at least part of the government’s payments to us is based on clinical performance or patient outcomes or co-morbidities, we might be over-reimbursed by the government which could subject us to certain liability. For additional details regarding specific risks and potential liability we face regarding increased regulatory scrutiny on possible over-payment retention by providers and potential severe penalties, see the risk factor below under the heading “If we fail to adhere to all of the complex government regulations that apply to our business, we could suffer severe consequences that would substantially reduce our revenues, earnings, cash flows and stock price.”

For additional details regarding the risks we face for failing to adhere to our Medicare and Medicaid regulatory compliance obligations, see the risk factor below under the heading “If we fail to adhere to all of the complex government regulations that apply to our business, we could suffer severe consequences that would substantially reduce our revenues, earnings, cash flows and stock price”.

Health care reform could substantially reduce our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

We cannot predict how employers, private payors or persons buying insurance might react to the changes brought on by broad U.S. health care reform legislation or what form many of these regulations will take before implementation.

The health care reform legislation introduced health care insurance exchanges which provide a marketplace for eligible individuals and small employers to purchase health care insurance. Although we cannot predict the short or long term effects of these measures, we believe the health care insurance exchanges could result in a reduction in patients covered by commercial insurance or an increase of patients covered through the exchanges under more restrictive commercial plans with lower reimbursement rates. To the extent that the implementation of such exchanges results in a reduction in patients covered by commercial insurance or a reduction in reimbursement rates for our services from commercial and/or government payors, our revenues, earnings and cash flows could be adversely affected.

In addition, the health care reform legislation introduced severe penalties for the knowing and improper retention of overpayments collected from government payors and reduced the timeline to file Medicare claims.

As a result, we made significant initial investments in new resources to accelerate the time it takes us to identify and process overpayments and we deployed significant resources to reduce our timeline and improve our claims processing methods to ensure that our Medicare claims are filed in a timely fashion. We may be required to make additional investments in the future. Failure to timely identify and return overpayments may result in significant additional penalties, which may have a negative impact on our revenues, earnings and cash flows. Failure to file a claim within the one year window could result in payment denials, adversely affecting our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

The health care reform legislation also added several new tax provisions that, among other things, impose various fees and excise taxes, and limit compensation deductions for health insurance providers and their affiliates. These rules could negatively impact our cash flow and tax liabilities.

The CMS Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) is currently working with various healthcare providers to develop and implement ACOs and other innovative models of care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. We are currently uncertain of the extent to which these models of care, including ACOs, Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative, Comprehensive ESRD Care Model (which includes the development of ESCOs), the Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative, the Duals Demonstration, or other models, will impact the health care market. Our U.S. dialysis business may choose to participate in one or several of these models either as a partner with other providers or independently. We are currently seeking to participate in the Comprehensive ESRD Care Model with the Innovation Center. Even if we do not participate in this or other programs, some of our patients may be assigned to a program, in which case the quality and cost of care that we furnish will be included in an ACO’s or other programs’ calculations. As new models of care emerge, we may be at risk for losing our Medicare patient base, which would have a materially adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flow. Other initiatives in the government or private sector may arise, including the development of models similar to ACOs, IPAs and integrated delivery systems or evolutions of those concepts which could adversely impact our business.

CMS instituted new screening procedures which we expect will delay the Medicare contractor approval process, potentially causing a delay in reimbursement. We anticipate the new screening and enrollment requirements will require additional personnel and financial resources and will potentially delay the enrollment and revalidation of our centers which in turn will delay payment. These delays may negatively impact our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Other reform measures allow CMS to place a moratorium on new enrollment of providers and to suspend payment to providers upon a credible allegation of fraud from any source. These types of reform measures, as well as other measures, could adversely impact our revenues, earnings and cash flows depending upon the scope and breadth of the implementing regulations.

There is also a considerable amount of uncertainty as to the prospective implementation of the federal healthcare reform legislation and what similar measures might be enacted at the state level. The enacted reforms as well as future legislative changes could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, including lowering our reimbursement rates and increasing our expenses.

Changes in state Medicaid or other non-Medicare government-based programs or payment rates could reduce our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Approximately 20% of our dialysis and related lab services revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 was generated from patients who have state Medicaid or other non-Medicare government-based programs, such as coverage through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as their primary coverage. As state governments and other governmental organizations face increasing budgetary pressure, we may in turn face reductions in payment rates, delays in the receipt of payments, limitations on enrollee eligibility or other changes to the applicable programs. For example, certain state Medicaid programs and the VA have recently considered, proposed or implemented payment rate reductions.

The VA recently adopted Medicare’s bundled PPS pricing methodology for any veterans receiving treatment from non-VA providers under a new national contracting initiative. Since we are a non-VA provider, these reimbursements are now tied to a percentage of Medicare reimbursement, and we have additional exposure to any dialysis reimbursement changes made by CMS. Approximately 2% of our dialysis and related lab services revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014 was generated by the VA. In 2013, we entered into a five-year Nationwide Dialysis Services contract with the VA which is subject to one-year renewal periods, consistent with all provider agreements with the VA under this contract. These agreements provide for the right of the VA to terminate the agreements without cause on short notice. Should the VA not renew or cancel these agreements for any reason, we may cease accepting patients under this program and may be forced to close centers, which could adversely affect our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

State Medicaid programs are increasingly adopting Medicare-like bundled payment systems, but sometimes these payment systems are poorly defined and are implemented without any claims processing infrastructure, or patient or facility adjusters. If these payment systems are implemented without any adjusters and claims processing changes, Medicaid payments will be substantially reduced and the costs to submit such claims may increase, which will have a negative impact on our revenues, earnings and cash flows. In addition, some state Medicaid program eligibility requirements mandate that citizen enrollees in such programs provide documented proof of citizenship. If our patients cannot meet these proof of citizenship documentation requirements, they may be denied coverage under these programs, resulting in decreased patient volumes and revenue. These Medicaid payment and enrollment changes, along with similar changes to other non-Medicare government programs could reduce the rates paid by these programs for dialysis and related services, delay the receipt of payment for services provided, and further limit eligibility for coverage which could adversely affect our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Changes in clinical practices, payment rates or regulations impacting EPO and other pharmaceuticals could adversely affect our operating results, reduce our revenues, earnings and cash flows and negatively impact our ability to care for patients.

Medicare bundles EPO into the prospective payment system such that dosing variations do not change the amount paid to a dialysis facility. Although some Medicaid programs and other payors suggest movement towards a bundled payment system inclusive of EPO, some non-Medicare payors continue to pay for EPO separately from the treatment rate. The administration of EPO and other pharmaceuticals that are separately billable accounted for approximately 3% of our dialysis and related lab services revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, with EPO alone accounting for approximately 2% of our dialysis and related lab services revenues during that period. Changes in physician clinical practices that result in further decreased utilization of prescribed pharmaceuticals or changes in payment rates for those pharmaceuticals could reduce our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Evaluations on the utilization and reimbursement for ESAs, which have occurred in the past and may occur in the future, and related actions by the U.S. Congress and federal agencies, could result in further restrictions on the utilization and reimbursement for ESAs. Additionally, commercial payors have increasingly examined their administration policies for EPO and, in some cases, have modified those policies. Changes in labeling of EPO and other pharmaceuticals in a manner that alters physician practice patterns or accepted clinical practices, changes in private and governmental payment criteria, including the introduction of EPO administration policies or the conversion to alternate types of administration of EPO or other pharmaceuticals that result in further decreases in utilization of EPO for patients covered by commercial payors could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows. Further increased utilization of EPO for patients for whom the cost of EPO is included in a bundled reimbursement rate, or further decreases in reimbursement for EPO and other pharmaceuticals that are not included in a bundled reimbursement rate, could also have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Additionally, as a result of the current high level of scrutiny and controversy, we may be subject to increased inquiries or audits from a variety of governmental bodies or claims by third parties. Although we

believe our anemia management practices and other pharmaceutical administration practices have been compliant with existing laws and regulations, increased inquiries or audits from governmental bodies or claims by third parties would require management’s attention, and could result in significant legal expense. Any negative findings could result in substantial financial penalties or repayment obligations, the imposition of certain obligations on and changes to our practices and procedures as well as the attendant financial burden on us to comply with the obligations, or exclusion from future participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Changes in EPO pricing could materially reduce our earnings and cash flows and affect our ability to care for our patients.

Future increases in the cost of EPO without corresponding increases in payment rates for EPO from commercial payors and without corresponding increases in the Medicare bundled rate could have a material adverse effect on our earnings and cash flows and ultimately reduce our income. In November 2011, we entered into a seven year Sourcing and Supply Agreement with Amgen USA Inc., pursuant to which we committed to purchase EPO in amounts necessary to meet no less than 90% of our requirements for ESAs. As long as we meet certain conditions, the agreement limits Amgen’s ability to unilaterally increase the price for EPO during the term of the agreement. Our agreement with Amgen for EPO provides for discounted pricing and rebates for EPO. However, some of the rebates are subject to various conditions including, but not limited to, future pricing levels of EPO by Amgen and data submission by us. In addition, the rebates are subject to certain limitations. We cannot predict whether, over the seven year term of the agreement, we will continue to receive the rebates for EPO that we have received in the past, or whether we will continue to achieve the same levels of rebates within that structure as we have historically achieved. In the initial years of the agreement, the total rebate opportunity is less than what was provided in the agreement that expired at the end of 2011; however, the opportunity for us to earn discounts and rebates increases over the term of the agreement. Factors that could impact our ability to qualify for rebates provided for in our agreement with Amgen in the future include, but are not limited to, our ability to track certain data elements. We cannot predict whether we will be able to meet the applicable qualification requirements for receiving rebates. Failure to meet certain targets and earn the specified rebates could have a material adverse effect on our earnings and cash flows.

We are the subject of a number of investigations by the federal government and two private civil suits, any of which could result in substantial penalties or awards against us, the imposition of certain obligations on our practices and procedures, exclusion from future participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and possible criminal penalties.

We are the subject of a number of investigations by the federal government. We have received subpoenas or other requests for documents from the federal government in connection with the Vainer private civil suit, the 2010 U.S. Attorney physician relationship investigation, the 2011 U.S. Attorney physician relationship investigation and the 2011 U.S. Attorney Medicaid investigation. Certain current and former members of our Board, as well as executives and other teammates have been subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury in Colorado related to the 2011 U.S. Attorney physician relationship investigation. (See Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements of this report for additional details regarding these matters.)

With respect to the Vainer private civil suit, after investigation, the federal government did not intervene and is not actively pursuing this private civil suit. With respect to the Swoben civil suit, the United States Department of Justice declined to intervene after its review of the allegations contained in the Third Amended Complaint and is not actively pursuing this private civil suit other than its partial intervention for the purpose of settlement with and dismissal of the initial defendant in this proceeding. In each of these private civil suits, a relator filed a complaint against us in federal court under thequi tam provisions of the False Claims Act (FCA) (and in the Swoben matter, provisions of the California False Claims Act, as well) and pursued the claims independently after the government declined to intervene. The parties are engaged in active litigation in the Vainer private civil suit. With regard to the Swoben private civil suit, in July 2013, the court granted HCP’s

motion and dismissed with prejudice all of the claims in the Third Amended Complaint, and in October 2013 the plaintiff filed an appeal of the dismissal, which is currently pending. (See Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements of this report for additional details regarding these matters).

We are cooperating with HHS’s OIG and those offices ofIn October 2014, we entered into the U.S. Attorney pursuing the matters mentioned above. In addition, we have agreed to a framework for a global resolutionSettlement Agreement with the United States Attorney’s Office forand relator David Barbetta to resolve the District of Colorado, the Civil Division of the United States Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General for both thepending 2010 and the 2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigations. In connection with the resolution of this matter, we have entered into the five-year Corporate Integrity Agreement with the OIG. The settlement will includeCorporate Integrity Agreement (i) requires that we maintain certain elements of our compliance programs, (ii) imposes certain expanded compliance-related requirements during the paymentterm of approximately $389 million, entry intothe Corporate Integrity Agreement, (iii) requires ongoing monitoring, reporting, certification, records retention and training obligations, the formal allocation of certain oversight responsibility to the Board’s Compliance Committee, the creation of a corporate integrity agreement,

Management Compliance Committee and the appointmentretention of an independent compliance monitor,advisor to the Board, and the imposition of(iv) contains certain other business restrictions related to a subset of our joint venture arrangements. We have agreed toarrangements, including our agreeing to: (1) unwind a limited subset of11 joint venturesventure transactions that were created through partial divestituredivestitures to or partial acquisitions from nephrologists and agreedthat cover 26 of our 2,119 clinics; (2) not to enter into this typecertain types of partial divestiture joint venture transactions with nephrologists during the term of the Corporate Integrity Agreement; and (3) certain other restrictions. The costs associated with compliance with the Corporate Integrity Agreement could be substantial and may be greater than we currently anticipate. In addition, in the future.event of a breach of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, we could become liable for payment of certain stipulated penalties, or could be excluded from participation in federal health care programs. The final settlement remains subject to negotiation of specific terms,costs associated with compliance with the Corporate Integrity Agreement, or any liability or consequences associated with its breach, could have an adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and we can make no assurances as to the final outcome.cash flows.

If we fail to adhere to all of the complex government regulations that apply to our business, we could suffer severe consequences that would substantially reduce our revenues, earnings, cash flows and stock price.

Our dialysis operations are subject to extensive federal, state and local government regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid payment rules and regulations, federal and state anti-kickback laws, the physician self-referral law (Stark Law) and analogous state self-referral prohibition statutes, Federal Acquisition Regulations, the FCA and federal and state laws regarding the collection, use and disclosure of patient health information and the storage, handling and administration of pharmaceuticals. The Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rules related to claims submission, enrollment and licensing requirements, cost reporting, and payment processes impose complex and extensive requirements upon dialysis providers as well. A violation or departure from any of these legal requirements may result in government audits, lower reimbursements, significant fines and penalties, the potential loss of certification, recoupment efforts or voluntary repayments.

We endeavor to comply with all legal requirements, however, there is no guarantee that we will be able to adhere to all of the complex government regulations that apply to our business. For example, we have experienced past security breaches with regard to patient health information and there can be no assurance that we will not suffer security breaches in the future. We further endeavor to structure all of our relationships with physicians to comply with state and federal anti-kickback and physician self-referral laws. We utilize considerable resources to monitor the laws and implement necessary changes. However, the laws and regulations in these areas are complex and often subject to varying interpretations. For example, if an enforcement agency were to challenge the level of compensation that we pay our medical directors or the number of medical directors whom we engage, we could be required to change our practices, face criminal or civil penalties, pay substantial fines or otherwise experience a material adverse effect as a result of a challenge to these arrangements. In addition, amendments to the FCA impose severe penalties for the knowing and improper retention of overpayments collected from government payors. These amendments could subject our procedures for identifying and processing overpayments to greater scrutiny. We have made significant investments in new resources to decrease the time it takes to identify and process overpayments and we may be required to make additional investments in the future. An acceleration in our ability to identify and process overpayments could

result in us refunding overpayments to government and other payors more rapidly than we have in the past which could have a material adverse effect on our operating cash flows. Additionally, amendments to the federal anti-kickback statute in the health reform law make anti-kickback violations subject to FCA prosecution, includingqui tam or whistleblower suits.

If any of our operations are found to violate these or other government regulations, we could suffer severe consequences that would have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings, cash flows and stock price, including:

 

Suspension or termination of our participation in government payment programs;

 

Refunds of amounts received in violation of law or applicable payment program requirements;

 

Loss of required government certifications or exclusion from government payment programs;

 

Loss of licenses required to operate health care facilities or administer pharmaceuticals in some of the states in which we operate;

 

Reductions in payment rates or coverage for dialysis and ancillary services and related pharmaceuticals;

Fines, damages or monetary penalties for anti-kickback law violations, Stark Law violations, FCA violations, civil or criminal liability based on violations of law, or other failures to meet regulatory requirements;

 

Enforcement actions by governmental agencies and/or state claims for monetary damages by patients who believe their protected health information has been used, disclosed or not properly safeguarded in violation of federal or state patient privacy laws, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996;

 

Mandated changes to our practices or procedures that significantly increase operating expenses;

 

Imposition of and compliance with corporate integrity agreements that could subject us to ongoing audits and reporting requirements as well as increased scrutiny of our billing and business practices which could lead to potential fines;

 

Termination of relationships with medical directors; and

 

Harm to our reputation which could impact our business relationships, affect our ability to obtain financing and decrease access to new business opportunities.

Delays in state Medicare and Medicaid certification of our dialysis centers could adversely affect our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Before we can begin billing for patients treated in our outpatient dialysis centers who are enrolled in government-based programs, we are required to obtain state and federal certification for participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. As state agencies responsible for surveying dialysis centers on behalf of the state and Medicare program face increasing budgetary pressure, certain states are having difficulty keeping up with certifying dialysis centers in the normal course resulting in significant delays in certification. If state governments continue to have difficulty keeping up with certifying new centers in the normal course and we continue to experience significant delays in our ability to treat and bill for services provided to patients covered under government programs, it could cause us to incur write-offs of investments or accelerate the recognition of lease obligations in the event we have to close centers or our centers’ operating performance deteriorates, and it could have an adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

If our joint ventures were found to violate the law, we could suffer severe consequences that would have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2014, we owned a controlling interest in numerous dialysis-related joint ventures, which represented approximately 22% of our U.S. dialysis and related lab services revenues for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014. In addition, we also owned minority equity investments in several other dialysis related joint ventures. We may continue to increase the number of our joint ventures. Many of our joint ventures with physicians or physician groups also have certain physician owners providing medical director services to centers we own and operate. Because our relationships with physicians are governed by the federal and state anti-kickback statutes, we have sought to structure our joint venture arrangements to satisfy as many federal safe harbor requirements as we believe are commercially reasonable. However, if our joint venture arrangements do not satisfy all of the elements of any safe harbor under the federal anti-kickback statute. Arrangements that do not meet all of the elements of a safe harborstatute, they are not automatically prohibited under the federal anti-kickback statute but are susceptible to government scrutiny. We have recently agreed to a framework for a global resolutionIn October 2014, we entered into the Settlement Agreement with the United States Attorney’s Office forand relator David Barbetta to resolve the District of Colorado, the Civil Division of the United States Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General for both thepending 2010 and the 2011 U.S. Attorney Physician Relationship Investigations, includingInvestigations. In connection with the paymentresolution of approximately $389 million, entrythis matter, we have entered into a corporate integrity agreement, the appointment of an independent compliance monitor, andfive-year Corporate Integrity Agreement with the imposition ofOIG. The Corporate Integrity Agreement, among other things, contains certain other business restrictions related to a subset of our joint venture arrangements. Under the terms of the framework for resolution, we have agreed toarrangements, including our agreeing to: (i) unwind a limited subset of11 joint venturesventure transactions that were created through

partial divestituredivestitures to or partial acquisitions from nephrologists and agreedthat cover 26 of our 2,119 clinics; (ii) not to enter into this typecertain types of partial divestiture joint venture transactions with nephrologists during the term of the Corporate Integrity Agreement; and (iii) certain other restrictions. The costs associated with compliance with the Corporate Integrity Agreement could be substantial and may be greater than we currently anticipate. In addition, in the future.event of a breach of the Corporate Integrity Agreement, we could become liable for payment of certain stipulated penalties, or could be excluded from participation in federal health care programs. The final settlement remains subject to negotiation of specific terms,costs associated with compliance with the Corporate Integrity Agreement, or any liability or consequences associated with its breach, could have an adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and we can make no assurances as to the final outcome.cash flows.

There are significant estimating risks associated with the amount of dialysis revenues and related refund liabilities that we recognize and if we are unable to accurately estimate our revenues and related refund liabilities, it could impact the timing and the amount of our revenues recognition or have a significant impact on our operating results.

There are significant estimating risks associated with the amount of dialysis and related lab services revenues and related refund liabilities that we recognize in a reporting period. The billing and collection process is complex due to ongoing insurance coverage changes, geographic coverage differences, differing interpretations of contract coverage, and other payor issues. Determining applicable primary and secondary coverage for approximately 168,000170,000 U.S. patients at any point in time, together with the changes in patient coverage that occur each month, requires complex, resource-intensive processes. Errors in determining the correct coordination of benefits may result in refunds to payors. Revenues associated with Medicare and Medicaid programs are also subject to estimating risk related to the amounts not paid by the primary government payor that will ultimately be collectible from other government programs paying secondary coverage, the patient’s commercial health plan secondary coverage or the patient. Collections, refunds and payor retractions typically continue to occur for up to three years and longer after services are provided. We generally expect our range of U.S. dialysis and related lab services revenues estimating risk to be within 1% of net revenues for the segment, which represents approximately 5% of dialysis and related lab services adjusted operating income. If our estimates of dialysis and related lab services revenues and related refund liabilities are materially inaccurate, it could impact the timing and the amount of our revenues recognition and have a significant impact on our operating results.

Our ancillary services and strategic initiatives, including our international dialysis operations, that we invest in now or in the future may generate losses and may ultimately be unsuccessful. In the event that one or more of these activities is unsuccessful, we may have to write off our investment and incur other exit costs.

Our ancillary services and strategic initiatives currently include pharmacy services, disease management services, vascular access services, ESRD clinical research programs, physician services, direct primary care and our international dialysis operations. We expect to add additional service offerings and pursue additional strategic initiatives in the future as circumstances warrant, which could include healthcare services not related to dialysis. Many of these initiatives require or would require investments of both management and financial resources and can generate significant losses for a substantial period of time and may not become profitable. There can be no assurance that any such strategic initiative will ultimately be successful. Any significant change in market conditions, or business performance, or in the political, legislative or regulatory environment, may impact the economic viability of any of these strategic initiatives. If any of our ancillary services or strategic initiatives, including our international dialysis operations, do not perform as planned, we may incur a material write-off or an impairment of our investment, including goodwill, in one or more of these activities or we could incur significant termination costs if we were to exit a certain line of business.

If a significant number of physicians were to cease referring patients to our dialysis centers, whether due to regulatory or other reasons, it would have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

We believe that physicians prefer to have their patients treated at dialysis centers where they or other members of their practice supervise the overall care provided as medical director of the center. As a result, the primary referral source for most of our centers is often the physician or physician group providing medical director services to the center.

Our medical director contracts are for fixed periods, generally ten years, and at any given time a large number of them could be up for renewal at the same time. Medical directors have no obligation to extend their agreements with us and if we are unable to enforce noncompetition provisions contained in terminated medical director agreements, our former medical directors may choose to provide medical director services for competing providers or establish their own dialysis centers in competition with ours. Neither our current nor former medical directors have an obligation to refer their patients to our centers.

Opportunities presented by our competitors or different affiliation models in the changing healthcare environment, such as an increase in the number of physicians becoming employed by hospitals or a perceived decrease in the quality of service levels at our centers may negatively impact a medical director’s decision to enter into or extend his or her agreement with us, refer patients to our centers or otherwise negatively impact treatment volumes.

In addition, we may take actions to restructure existing relationships or take positions in negotiating extensions of relationships to assure compliance with the anti-kickback statute, Stark Law and other similar laws. If the terms of any existing agreement are found to violate applicable laws, we may not be successful in restructuring the relationship which could lead to the early termination of the agreement, or cause the physician to stop referring patients to our dialysis centers. These actions in an effort to comply with applicable laws and regulations could negatively impact the decision of physicians to extend their medical director agreements with us or to refer their patients to us. If a significant number of physicians were to cease referring patients to our dialysis centers, our revenues, earnings and cash flows would be substantially reduced.

Deterioration in economic conditions as well as further disruptions in the financial markets could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows and otherwise adversely affect our financial condition.

Deterioration in economic conditions could adversely affect our business and our profitability. Among other things, the potential decline in federal and state revenues that may result from such conditions may create additional pressures to contain or reduce reimbursements for our services from Medicare, Medicaid and other government sponsored programs. Increasing job losses or slow improvement in the unemployment rate in the U.S. as a result of adverse economic conditions has and may continue to result in a smaller percentage of our patients being covered by an employer group health plan and a larger percentage being covered by lower paying Medicare and Medicaid programs. Employers may also select more restrictive commercial plans with lower reimbursement rates. To the extent that payors are negatively impacted by a decline in the economy, we may experience further pressure on commercial rates, a further slowdown in collections and a reduction in the amounts we expect to collect. In addition, uncertainty in the financial markets could adversely affect the variable interest rates payable under our credit facilities or could make it more difficult to obtain or renew such facilities or to obtain other forms of financing in the future, if at all. Any or all of these factors, as well as other consequences of a deterioration in economic conditions which cannot currently be anticipated, could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows and otherwise adversely affect our financial condition.

If there are shortages of skilled clinical personnel or if we experience a higher than normal turnover rate, we may experience disruptions in our business operations and increases in operating expenses.

We are experiencing increased labor costs and difficulties in hiring nurses due to a nationwide shortage of skilled clinical personnel. We compete for nurses with hospitals and other health care providers. This nursing shortage may limit our ability to expand our operations. In addition, changes in certification requirements or increases in the required staffing levels for skilled clinical personnel can impact our ability to maintain sufficient staff levels to the extent our teammates are not able to meet new requirements or we experience a higher than normal turnover rate due to increased competition for qualified clinical personnel. If we are unable to hire skilled clinical personnel when needed, or if we experience a higher than normal turnover rate for our skilled clinical personnel, our operations and treatment growth will be negatively impacted, which would result in reduced revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Our business is labor intensive and could be adversely affected if we are unable to maintain satisfactory relations with our employees or if union organizing activities result in significant increases in our operating costs or decreases in productivity.

Our business is labor intensive, and our results are subject to variations in labor-related costs, productivity and the number of pending or potential claims against us related to labor and employment practices. If political efforts at the national and local level result in actions or proposals that increase the likelihood of union organizing activities at our facilities or if union organizing activities increase for other reasons, or if labor and employment claims, including the filing of class action suits, trend upwards, our operating costs could increase and our employee relations, productivity, earnings and cash flows could be adversely affected.

UpgradesComplications associated with our migration to oura new billing and collections systems and complications associated with upgrades and other improvements to our billing and collections systemssystem could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, cash flows and operating results.

We are continuously performing upgradespreparing to launch a new billing system that is critical to our billing systems and expect to continue to do sooperations. If the launch is unsuccessful or is delayed, or if there are defects in the near term. In addition,new billing system, we continuously work to improve our billing and collections performance through process upgrades, organizational changes and other improvements. We may experience difficulties in our ability to successfully bill and collect for services rendered, as a result of these changes, including a slow-down ofdelay in collections, a reduction in the amounts we expect to collect,collected, increased risk of retractions from and refunds to commercial and government payors, an increase in our provision for uncollectible accounts receivable and noncompliance with reimbursement

regulations. TheTo mitigate this risk, we plan to launch the new system in phases; however, the failure to successfully implement upgrades to the new billing and collection systems and other improvementssystem could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, cash flows and operating results.

Our ability to effectively provide the services we offer could be negatively impacted if certain of our suppliers are unable to meet our needs or if we are unable to effectively access new technology, which could substantially reduce our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

We have significant suppliers that are either the sole or primary source of products critical to the services we provide, including Amgen, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, NxStage Medical, Inc. and others or to which we have committed obligations to make purchases including Gambro and FMC. If any of these suppliers are unable to meet our needs for the products they supply, including in the event of a product recall or shortage, and we are not able to find adequate alternative sources, or if some of the drugs that we purchase are not reimbursed or not adequately reimbursed by commercial payors or through the bundled payment rate by Medicare, our revenues, earnings and cash flows could be substantially reduced. In addition, the technology related to the products critical to the services we provide is subject to new developments and may result in superior products. If we are not able to access superior products on a cost-effective basis or if suppliers are not able to fulfill our requirements for such products, we could face patient attrition which could substantially reduce our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

Risk factors related to HCP:

HCP is subject to many of the same risks to which our dialysis business is subject.

As a participant in the healthcare industry, HCP is subject to many of the same risks to which our dialysis business is subject to as described in the risk factors set forth above in this Part II, Item 1A, any of which could materially and adversely affect HCP’s revenues, earnings or cash flows. Among these risks are the following:

 

The healthcare business is heavily regulated and changes in laws, regulations, or government programs could have a material impact on HCP;

 

Failure to comply with complex governmental regulations could have severe consequences to HCP, including, without limitation, exclusion from governmental payor programs like Medicare and Medicaid;

HCP could become the subject of governmental investigations, claims, and litigation;

 

HCP may be unable to continue to explore potential acquisition candidates, make acquisitions or successfully integrate such acquisitions into its business, and such acquisitions may include liabilities of which HCP was not aware; and

 

As a result of the broad scope of HCP’s medical practice, HCP is exposed to medical malpractice claims, as well as claims for damages and other expenses, that may not be covered by insurance or for which adequate limits of insurance coverage may not be available.

Under most of HCP’s agreements with health plans, HCP assumes some or all of the risk that the cost of providing services will exceed its compensation.

Substantially all of HCP’s revenue is derived from fixed Per Member Per Month (PMPM) fees paid by health plans under capitation agreements with HCP or its associated physician groups. While there are variations specific to each arrangement, DaVita HealthCare Partners Plan, Inc., a subsidiary of HealthCare Partners Holdings, LLC and a restricted Knox-Keene licensed entity (DaVita HealthCare Partners Plan), HCP’s associated physician groups generally contract with health plans to receive a PMPM fee for professional services and assume the financial responsibility for professional services only. In some cases, the health plans separately enter into capitation contracts with third parties (typically hospitals) who receive directly a PMPM fee and assume contractual financial responsibility for hospital services. In other cases, the health plan does not pay any portion

of the PMPM fee to the hospital, but rather administers claims for hospital expenses itself. In both scenarios, HCP enters into managed care-related administrative services agreements or similar arrangements with those third parties (typically hospitals) under which HCP agrees to be responsible for utilization review, quality assurance, and other managed care-related administrative functions and claim payments. As compensation for such administrative services, HCP is entitled to receive a percentage of the amount by which the institutional capitation revenue received from health plans exceeds institutional expenses; any such risk-share amount to which HCP is entitled is recorded as medical revenues and HCP is also responsible for a percentage of any short-fall in the event that institutional expenses exceed institutional revenues. To the extent that members require more care than is anticipated, aggregate fixed PMPM amounts, or capitation payments, may be insufficient to cover the costs associated with treatment. If medical expenses exceed estimates, except in very limited circumstances, HCP will not be able to increase the PMPM fee received under these risk agreements during their then-current terms and could, directly or indirectly through its contracts with its associated physician groups, suffer losses with respect to such agreements.

Changes in HCP’s or its associated physician groups’ anticipated ratio of medical expense to revenue can significantly impact HCP’s financial results. Accordingly, the failure to adequately predict and control medical expenses and to make reasonable estimates and maintain adequate accruals for incurred but not reported claims, may have a material adverse effect on HCP’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Historically, HCP’s and its associated physician groups’ medical expenses as a percentage of revenue have fluctuated. Factors that may cause medical expenses to exceed estimates include:

 

the health status of members;

 

higher than expected utilization of new or existing healthcare services or technologies;

 

an increase in the cost of healthcare services and supplies, including pharmaceuticals, whether as a result of inflation or otherwise;

 

changes to mandated benefits or other changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and practices;

 

periodic renegotiation of provider contracts with specialist physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers;

 

periodic renegotiation of contracts with HCP’s affiliated primary care physicians and specialists;

changes in the demographics of the participating members and medical trends;

 

contractual or claims disputes with providers, hospitals, or other service providers within a health plan’s network;

 

the occurrence of catastrophes, major epidemics, or acts of terrorism; and

 

the reduction of health plan premiums.

Risk-sharing arrangements that HCP and its associated physician groups have with health plans and hospitals could result in their costs exceeding the corresponding revenues, which could reduce or eliminate any shared risk profitability.

Most of the agreements between health plans and HCP and its associated physician groups contain risk-sharing arrangements under which the physician groups can earn additional compensation from the health plans by coordinating the provision of quality, cost-effective healthcare to members. However, such arrangements may require the physician group to assume a portion of any loss sustained from these arrangements, thereby reducing HCP’s net income. Under these risk-sharing arrangements, HCP and its associated physician groups are responsible for a portion of the cost of hospital services or other services that are not capitated. The terms of the particular risk-sharing arrangement allocate responsibility to the respective parties when the cost of services exceeds the related revenue, which results in a deficit, or permit the parties to share in any surplus amounts when actual costs are less than the related revenue. The amount of non-capitated medical and hospital costs in any

period could be affected by factors beyond the control of HCP, such as changes in treatment protocols, new technologies, longer lengths of stay by the patient, and inflation. To the extent that such non-capitated medical and hospital costs are higher than anticipated, revenue may not be sufficient to cover the risk-sharing deficits the health plans and HCP are responsible for, which could reduce HCP’s revenues and profitability. Certain of HCP’s agreements with health plans stipulate that risk-sharing pool deficit amounts are carried forward to offset any future years’ surplus amounts HCP would otherwise be entitled to receive. HCP accrues for any such risk-sharing deficits.

Although HCP seeks to contractually reduce or eliminate its liability for risk-sharing deficits, risk-sharing deficits could significantly impact HCP’s profitability.

Renegotiation, renewal, or termination of capitation agreements with health plans could have a significant impact on HCP’s future profitability.

Under most of HCP’s and its associated physician groups’ capitation agreements with health plans, the health plan is generally permitted to modify the benefit and risk obligations and compensation rights from time to time during the terms of the agreements. If a health plan exercises its right to amend its benefit and risk obligations and compensation rights, HCP and its associated physician groups are generally allowed a period of time to object to such amendment. If HCP or its associated physician group so objects, under some of the risk agreements, the relevant health plan may terminate the applicable agreement upon 90 to 180 days written notice. If HCP or its associated physician groups enter into capitation contracts or other risk sharing arrangements with unfavorable economic terms, or a capitation contract is amended to include unfavorable terms, HCP could, directly or indirectly through its contracts with its associated physician groups, suffer losses with respect to such contract. Since HCP does not negotiate with CMS or any health plan regarding the benefits to be provided under their Medicare Advantage plans, HCP often has just a few months to familiarize itself with each new annual package of benefits it is expected to offer. Depending on the health plan at issue and the amount of revenue associated with the health plan’s risk agreement, the renegotiated terms or termination may have a material adverse effect on HCP’s and DaVita’s future revenues and profitability.

Laws regulating the corporate practice of medicine could restrict the manner in which HCP is permitted to conduct its business and the failure to comply with such laws could subject HCP to penalties or require a restructuring of HCP.

Some states have laws that prohibit business entities, such as HCP, from practicing medicine, employing physicians to practice medicine, exercising control over medical decisions by physicians (also known collectively as the corporate practice of medicine) or engaging in certain arrangements, such as fee-splitting, with physicians. In some states these prohibitions are expressly stated in a statute or regulation, while in other states the prohibition is a matter of judicial or regulatory interpretation. Of the states in which HCP currently operates, California and Nevada prohibit the corporate practice of medicine.

In California and Nevada, HCP operates by maintaining long-term contracts with its associated physician groups which are each owned and operated by physicians and which employ or contract with additional physicians to provide physician services. Under these arrangements, HCP provides management services and, receives a management fee for providing non-medical management services; however, HCP does not represent that it offers medical services, and does not exercise influence or control over the practice of medicine by the physicians or the associated physician groups.

In addition to the above management arrangements, HCP has certain contractual rights relating to the orderly transfer of equity interests in certain of its associated California and Nevada physician groups through succession agreements and other arrangements with their physician equity holders. However, such equity interests cannot be transferred to or held by HCP or by any non-professional organization. Accordingly, neither HCP nor HCP’s subsidiaries directly own any equity interests in any physician groups in California and Nevada. In the event that any of these associated physician groups fails to comply with the management arrangement or

any management arrangement is terminated and/or HCP is unable to enforce its contractual rights over the orderly transfer of equity interests in its associated physician groups, such events could have a material adverse effect on HCP’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

It is possible that a state regulatory agency or a court could determine that HCP’s agreements with physician equity holders of certain managed California and Nevada associated physician groups as described above, either independently or coupled with the management services agreements with such associated physician groups are in violation of the corporate practice of medicine doctrine. As a result, these arrangements could be deemed invalid, potentially resulting in a loss of revenues and an adverse effect on results of operations derived from such associated physician groups. Such a determination could force a restructuring of HCP’s management arrangements with associated physician groups in California and/or Nevada, which might include revisions of the management services agreements, including a modification of the management fee and/or establishing an alternative structure, which would permit HCP to contract with a physician network without violating the corporate practice of medicine prohibition. There can be no assurance that such a restructuring would be feasible, or that it could be accomplished within a reasonable time frame without a material adverse effect on HCP’s operations and financial results. In December 2013, DaVita HealthCare Partners Plan obtained a restricted Knox-Keene license in California pursuant to the California Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 (the Knox-Keene Act), which permits DaVita HealthCare Partners Plan to contract with health plans in California to accept global risk without violating the corporate practice of medicine prohibition. However, HCP’s Nevada associated physician groups and HCP, as well as those physician equity holders of associated physician groups who are subject to succession agreements with HCP, could be subject to criminal or civil penalties or an injunction for practicing medicine without a license or aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of medicine.

If HCP’s agreements or arrangements with any physician equity holder(s) of associated physicians, physician groups, or IPAs are deemed invalid under state law, including laws against the corporate practice of medicine, or federal law, or are terminated as a result of changes in state law, or if there is a change in accounting standards by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or the interpretation thereof affecting consolidation of entities, it could impact HCP’s consolidation of total revenues derived from such associated physician groups.

HCP’s financial statements are consolidated and include the accounts of its majority-owned subsidiaries and certain non-owned HCP-associated and managed physician groups, which consolidation is effectuated in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Such consolidation for accounting and/or tax purposes does not, is not intended to, and should not be deemed to, imply or provide to HCP any control over the medical or clinical affairs of such physician groups. In the event of a change in accounting standards promulgated by FASB or in interpretation of its standards, or if there were an adverse determination by a regulatory agency or a court, or a change in state or federal law relating to the ability to maintain present agreements or arrangements with such physician groups, HCP may not be permitted to continue to consolidate the total revenues of such organizations. A change in accounting for consolidation with respect to HCP’s present agreement or arrangements would diminish HCP’s reported revenues but would not be expected to materially adversely affect its reported results of operations, while regulatory or legal rulings or changes in law interfering with HCP’s ability to maintain its present agreements or arrangements could materially diminish both revenues and results of operations.

If DaVita HealthCare Partners Plan, Inc. is not able to satisfy financial solvency or other regulatory requirements, DaVita HealthCare Partners Plan, Inc. could become subject to sanctions and its license to do business in California could be limited, suspended or terminated.

The Knox-Keene Act requires health care service plans operating in California to comply with financial solvency and other requirements overseen by the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC). Under the Knox-Keene Act, and as a California health care services plan, DaVita HealthCare Partners Plan, Inc. is required to, among other things:

 

Maintain, at all times, a minimum tangible net equity;

 

Submit periodic financial solvency reports to the DMHC containing various data regarding performance and financial solvency;

 

Comply with extensive regulatory requirements; and

 

Submit to periodic regulatory audits and reviews concerning DaVita HealthCare Partner Plan, Inc.’s operations and compliance with the Knox-Keene Act.

In the event that DaVita HealthCare Partners Plan, Inc. is not in compliance with the provisions of the Knox-Keene Act, it could be subject to sanctions, or limitations on, or suspension of its license to do business in California.

If HCP’s associated physician group is not able to satisfy the California Department of Managed Health Care’s financial solvency requirements, HCP’s associated physician group could become subject to sanctions and HCP’s ability to do business in California could be limited or terminated.

The DMHC has instituted financial solvency regulations to monitor the financial solvency of capitated physician groups. Under these regulations, HCP’s associated physician group is required to, among other things:

 

Maintain, at all times, a minimum cash-to-claims ratio (where cash-to-claims ratio means the organization’s cash, marketable securities, and certain qualified receivables, divided by the organization’s total unpaid claims liability). The regulation currently requires a cash-to-claims ratio of 0.75.

Submit periodic reports to the DMHC containing various data and attestations regarding performance and financial solvency, including incurred but not reported calculations and documentation, and attestations as to whether or not the organization was in compliance with the Knox-Keene Act requirements related to claims payment timeliness had maintained positive tangible net equity (i.e., at least $1.00), and had maintained positive working capital (i.e., at least $1.00).

In the event that HCP’s associated physician group is not in compliance with any of the above criteria, HCP’s associated physician group could be subject to sanctions, or limitations on, or removal of, its ability to do business in California.

Reductions in Medicare Advantage health plan reimbursement rates stemming from recent healthcare reforms and any future related regulations may negatively impact HCP’s business, revenue and profitability.

A significant portion of HCP’s revenue is directly or indirectly derived from the monthly premium payments paid by CMS to health plans for medical services provided to Medicare Advantage enrollees. As a result, HCP’s results of operations are, in part, dependent on government funding levels for Medicare Advantage programs. Any changes that limit or reduce Medicare Advantage reimbursement levels, including those recently approved and effective in 2014, such as reductions in or limitations of reimbursement amounts or rates under programs, reductions in funding of programs, expansion of benefits without adequate funding, elimination of coverage for certain benefits, or elimination of coverage for certain individuals or treatments under programs,

could have a material adverse effect on HCP’s revenues, earnings and cash flows. On April 7, 2014 CMS issued final guidance for 2015 Medicare Advantage rates, which incorporated a re-blending of the risk adjustment models whichthat CMS utilizes to determine risk acuity scores of Medicare Advantage patients. WeIn 2014, CMS blended the risk scores calculated using the 2013 CMS-HCC model and the 2014 CMS-HCC model by weighting the scores from the 2013 model by 25% and the scores from the 2014 model by 75%. In 2015, CMS will blend the scores by 67% and 33%, respectively. Although we estimate that the final cumulative impact of the 2015 rate structure represents an increase of up to approximately 0.5% of HCP’s average Medicare Advantage revenues it manages on behalf of its senior capitated population as compared to 2014.2014, there is no guarantee that CMS’s risk acuity adjustment models and the resulting Medicare Advantage rates will, in the future, increase HCP’s Medicare Advantage revenues. HCP’s Medicare Advantage revenues may continue to be volatile in the future, which could have a material impact on HCP’s ongoing financial performance.

The Health Reform Acts contain a number of provisions that negatively impact Medicare Advantage plans, which may each have an adverse effect on HCP’s revenues, earnings, and cash flows. These provisions include the following:

 

Medicare Advantage benchmarks for 2011 were frozen at 2010 levels. Beginning in 2012, Medicare Advantage benchmark rates are being phased down from prior levels to levels that are between 95% and 115% of the Medicare FFS costs, depending on a plan’s geographic area. Failure to meet these revised benchmarks may have a significant negative impact on HCP’s revenues, earnings and cash flows.

 

Rebates received by Medicare Advantage plans that underbid based on payment benchmarks will be reduced, with larger reductions for plans failing to receive certain quality ratings.

 

The Secretary of the HHS has been granted the explicit authority to deny Medicare Advantage plan bids that propose significant increases in cost sharing or decreases in benefits. If the bids submitted by plans contracted with HCP are denied, this would have a significant negative impact on HCP’s revenues, earnings and cash flows.

 

Beginning in 2014, Medicare Advantage plans with medical loss ratios below 85% are required to pay a rebate to the Secretary of HHS. The rebate amount will be the total revenue under the contract year multiplied by the difference between 85% and the plan’s actual medical loss ratio. The Secretary of HHS will halt enrollment in any plan failing to meet this ratio for three consecutive years, and terminate any plan failing to meet the ratio for five consecutive years. If an HCP-contracting Medicare Advantage plan experiences a limitation on enrollment or is otherwise terminated from the Medicare Advantage program, HCP may suffer materially adverse consequences to its business or financial condition.

Since January 1, 2011, cost-sharing for certain services (such as chemotherapy and skilled nursing care) has been limited to the cost-sharing permitted under the original FFS Medicare program, which could reduce HCP’s revenues, earnings and cash flows by reducing the amount that enrollees are permitted to pay for such services.

 

Prescription drug plans are now required to cover all drugs on a list developed by the Secretary of HHS, which could increase the cost of providing care to Medicare Advantage enrollees, and thereby reduce HCP’s revenues. The Medicare part D premium subsidy for high-income beneficiaries has been reduced by 25%, which could lower the number of Medicare Advantage enrollees, which would have a negative impact on HCP’s revenues, earnings and cash flows.

 

Beginning in 2014, CMS is required to increase coding intensity adjustments for Medicare Advantage plans, which is expected to reduce CMS payments to Medicare Advantage plans, which in turn will likely reduce the amounts payable to HCP and its associated physicians, physician groups, and IPAs under its capitation agreements. The government’s budget for Fiscal Year 2014 further increases the coding intensity adjustments starting in 2015, which may further reduce HCP’s revenues, earnings and cash flows.

The President’s proposed 2015 budget proposes nearly $400 million in cuts to Medicare over the next decade. Although the majority of the cuts are not targeted at Medicare Advantage plans, the broad cuts could signal further downward pressure on reimbursement to Medicare providers and Medicare Advantage plans, which would have a negative impact on HCP’s revenues, earnings and cash flows.

On April 1, 2013, CMS published its final 2014 “Call Letter” —CMS’s annual notice to health plans regarding the Medicare Advantage payment methodology and estimated rates for 2014. In a reversal of its previous estimates, which called for a 2.2% reduction in the 2014 Medicare Advantage rates, CMS included in its final 2014 Call Letter an estimated 3.3% increase in the 2014 Medicare Advantage rates. This reversal was the result of CMS’s new assumption that congressional action would prospectively fix the Medicare physician fee schedule’s SGR formula. By assuming an imminent solution to the SGR formula’s automatic rate reductions, CMS was able to base its 2014 Medicare Advantage estimates on an assumed 0% change in the Medicare physician fee schedule rates for 2014. As noted above, this change in CMS’s assumption has a dramatic positive impact on the estimated Medicare Advantage rates for 2014; however, a resolution of the SGR formula has yet to be passed by Congress. On March 31, 2014 Congress passed its 17th delay to the implementation of the SGR formula, which would have led to a 24% reduction in Medicare payments to physicians. This delay extends implementation for a further 12 months, during which time we believe that Congress intends to be able to pass a more permanent solution to the SGR formula. Although a congressionally mandated change to the SGR formula, as described above, would potentially have a significant positive impact on HCP’s Medicare Advantage revenues and net income, the likelihood of increasing medical costs and the uncertainty of congressional action mitigate against the positive impact of CMS’s recent Medicare Advantage estimates.

In addition to the uncertainty surrounding whether Congress will be able to resolve the SGR formula’s automatic rate reductions, there is uncertainty regarding both Medicare Advantage payment rates and beneficiary enrollment, which, if reduced as a result of the implementation of the Health Reform Acts, would reduce HCP’s overall revenues and net income. For example, although the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicted in 2012 that Medicare Advantage participation would drop precipitously by 2020, in 2013 the CBO reversed its prediction and instead predicted that enrollment in Medicare Advantage could increase by up to 50% in the next decade. Further fluctuation in Medicare Advantage payment rates were evidenced by CMS’s announcement in its final 2015 “Call Letter” that Medicare Advantage rates would rise an average of 0.4% in 2015, instead of falling 1.9% as it had proposed in February 2014. Uncertainty over Medicare Advantage enrollment and payment rates present a continuing risk to HCP’s business.

Finally, although the Health Reform Acts provide for reductions in payments to Medicare Advantage plans, the Health Reform Acts also provide for bonus payments to Medicare Advantage plans with four or five star

quality ratings. In November 2011, CMS announced a three-year demonstration project with an alternative bonus structure that awards bonuses to plans with three or more stars. In the 2015 guidance issued by CMS on April 7, 2014, CMS indicated that the demonstration project to provide incremental reimbursement to health plans with less than four stars would not be continued. This may negatively impact the level of reimbursement HCP receives from those health plans, which may have an adverse effect on HCP’s revenues, earnings and cash flows.

HCP’s operations are dependent on competing health plans and, at times, a health plan’s and HCP’s economic interests may diverge.

For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2014, 66%65% of HCP’s consolidated capitated medical revenues were earned through contracts with three health plans.

HCP expects that, going forward, substantially all of its revenue will continue to be derived from its contracts with health plans. Each health plan may immediately terminate any of HCP’s contracts and/or any individual credentialed physician upon the occurrence of certain events. They may also amend the material terms of the contracts under certain circumstances. Failure to maintain the contracts on favorable terms, for any reason, would materially and adversely affect HCP’s results of operations and financial condition. A material decline in the number of members could also have a material adverse effect on HCP’s results of operations.

Notwithstanding each health plan’s and HCP’s current shared interest in providing service to HCP’s members who are enrolled in the subject health plans, the health plans may have different and, at times, opposing economic interests from those of HCP. The health plans provide a wide range of health insurance services across a wide range of geographic regions, utilizing a vast network of providers. As a result, they and HCP may have different views regarding the proper pricing of services and/or the proper pricing of the various service providers in their provider networks, the cost of which HCP bears to the extent that the services of such service providers are utilized. These health plans may also have different views than HCP regarding the efforts and expenditures that they, HCP, and/or other service providers should make to achieve and/or maintain various quality ratings. In addition, several health plans have acquired or announced their intent to acquire provider organizations. If health plans with which HCP contracts acquire a significant number of provider organizations, they may not continue to contract with HCP or contract on less favorable terms or seek to prevent HCP from acquiring or entering into arrangements with certain providers. Similarly, as a result of changes in laws, regulations, consumer preferences, or other factors, the health plans may find it in their best interest to provide health insurance services pursuant to another payment or reimbursement structure. In the event HCP’s interests diverge from the interests of the health plans, HCP may have limited recourse or alternative options in light of its dependence on these health plans. There can be no assurances that HCP will continue to find it mutually beneficial to work with the health plans. As a result of various restrictive provisions that appear in some of the managed care agreements with health plans, HCP may at times have limitations on its ability to cancel an agreement with a particular health plan and immediately thereafter contract with a competing health plan with respect to the same service area.

HCP and its associated physicians, physician groups and IPAs and other physicians may be required to continue providing services following termination or renegotiation of certain agreements with health plans.

There are circumstances under federal and state law pursuant to which HCP and its associated physician groups, IPAs, and other physicians could be obligated to continue to provide medical services to HCP members in their care following a termination of their applicable risk agreement with health plans and termination of the receipt of payments thereunder. In certain cases, this obligation could require the physician group or IPA to provide care to such member following the bankruptcy or insolvency of a health plan. Accordingly, the obligations to provide medical services to HCP members (and the associated costs) may not terminate at the time the applicable agreement with the health plan terminates, and HCP may not be able to recover its cost of providing those services from the health plan, which could have a material adverse effect on HCP’s financial condition, results of operations, and/or cash flows.

HCP operates primarily in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada and New Mexico, and may not be able to successfully establish a presence in new geographic regions.

HCP derives substantially all of its revenue from operations in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada and New Mexico, (hereinafter referred to as the Existing Geographic Regions). As a result, HCP’s exposure to many of the risks described herein is not mitigated by a greater diversification of geographic focus. Furthermore, due to the concentration of HCP’s operations in the Existing Geographic Regions, it may be adversely affected by economic conditions, natural disasters (such as earthquakes or hurricanes), or acts of war or terrorism that disproportionately affect the Existing Geographic Regions as compared to other states and geographic markets.

To expand the operations of its network outside of the Existing Geographic Regions, including entry into the Pennsylvania market with operations expected to commence the first quarter of 2015, HCP must devote resources to identifying and exploring such perceived opportunities. Thereafter, HCP must, among other things, recruit and retain qualified personnel, develop new offices, establish potentially new relationships with one or more health plans, and establish new relationships with physicians and other healthcare providers. The ability to establish such new relationships may be significantly inhibited by competition for such relationships and personnel in the health care marketplace in the targeted new geographic regions. Additionally, HCP may face the risk that a substantial portion of the patients served in a new geographic area may be enrolled in a Medicare FFS

program and will not desire to transition to a Medicare Advantage program, such as those offered through the health plans that HCP serves, or they may enroll with other health plans with whom HCP does not contract to receive services, which could reduce substantially HCP’s perceived opportunity in such geographic area. In addition, if HCP were to seek to expand outside of the Existing Geographic Regions, HCP would be required to comply with laws and regulations of states that may differ from the ones in which it currently operates, and could face competitors with greater knowledge of such local markets. HCP anticipates that any geographic expansion may require it to make a substantial investment of management time, capital, and/or other resources. There can be no assurance that HCP will be able to establish profitable operations or relationships in any new geographic markets.

Reductions in the quality ratings of the health plans HCP serves could have an adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition, and/or cash flow.

As a result of the Health Reform Acts, HCP anticipates that the level of reimbursement each health plan receives from CMS will be dependent, in part, upon the quality rating of the Medicare plan that such health plan serves. Such ratings are expected to impact the percentage of any cost savings rebate and any bonuses earned by such health plan. Since a significant portion of HCP’s revenue is expected to be calculated as a percentage of CMS reimbursements received by these health plans with respect to HCP members, reductions in the quality ratings of a health plan that HCP serves could have an adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition, and/or cash flows. In addition, CMS has announced its intention to terminate any plan that has a rating of less than three stars for three consecutive years. Medicare Advantage plans with five stars are permitted to conduct enrollment throughout the year and enrollees in plans with 4.5 or fewer stars are permitted to change plans during the year. Currently, HCP does not contract with any five star plans. Given each health plan’s control of its plans and the many other providers that serve such plans, HCP believes that it will have limited ability to influence the overall quality rating of any such plan. Accordingly, since low quality ratings can potentially lead to the termination of a plan that HCP serves, HCP may not be able to prevent the potential termination of a contracting plan or a shift of patients to other plans based upon quality issues which could, in turn, have an adverse effect on HCP’s results of operations, financial condition, and/or cash flows.

HCP’s records and submissions to a health plan may contain inaccurate or unsupportable information regarding risk adjustment scores of members, which could cause HCP to overstate or understate its revenue and subject it to various penalties.

HCP, on behalf of itself and its associated physicians, physician groups and IPAs, submits to health plans claims and encounter data that support the risk adjustment factor, or RAF, scores attributable to members. These

RAF scores determine, in part, the revenue to which the health plans and, in turn, HCP is entitled for the provision of medical care to such members. The data submitted to CMS by each health plan is based on medical charts and diagnosis codes prepared and submitted by HCP. Each health plan generally relies on HCP to appropriately document and support such RAF data in HCP’s medical records. Each health plan also relies on HCP to appropriately code claims for medical services provided to members. HCP may periodically review medical records and may find inaccurate or unsupportable coding or otherwise inaccurate records. Erroneous claims and erroneous encounter records and submissions could result in inaccurate PMPM fee revenue and risk adjustment payments, which may be subject to correction or retroactive adjustment in later periods. This corrected or adjusted information may be reflected in financial statements for periods subsequent to the period in which the revenue was recorded. HCP might also need to refund a portion of the revenue that it received, which refund, depending on its magnitude, could damage its relationship with the applicable health plan and could have a material adverse effect on HCP’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

CMS audits Medicare Advantage plans for documentation to support RAF-related payments for members chosen at random. The Medicare Advantage plans ask providers to submit the underlying documentation for members that they serve. It is possible that claims associated with members with higher RAF scores could be subject to more scrutiny in a CMS audit. HCP has experienced increases in RAF scores attributable to its

members, and thus there is a possibility that a Medicare Advantage plan may seek repayment from HCP as a result of CMS payment adjustments to the Medicare Advantage plan. The plans also may hold HCP liable for any penalties owed to CMS for inaccurate or unsupportable RAF scores provided by HCP.

CMS has indicated that, starting with payment year 2011, payment adjustments will not be limited to RAF scores for the specific Medicare Advantage enrollees for which errors are found but may also be extrapolated to the entire Medicare Advantage plan subject to a particular CMS contract. CMS has described its audit process as plan-year specific and stated that it will not extrapolate audit results for plan years prior to 2011.

CMS has not specifically stated that payment adjustments as a result of one plan year’s audit will not be extrapolated to prior plan years. There can be no assurance that a health plan will not be randomly selected or targeted for review by CMS or that the outcome of such a review will not result in a material adjustment in HCP’s revenue and profitability, even if the information HCP submitted to the plan is accurate and supportable. Since the CMS rules, regulations, and statements regarding this audit program are still not well defined and, in some cases, have not been published in final form, there is also a risk that CMS may adopt new rules and regulations that are inconsistent with their existing rules, regulations, and statements.

A failure to accurately estimate incurred but not reported medical expense could adversely affect HCP’s profitability.

Patient care costs include estimates of future medical claims that have been incurred by the patient but for which the provider has not yet billed HCP. These claim estimates are made utilizing actuarial methods and are continually evaluated and adjusted by management, based upon HCP’s historical claims experience and other factors, including an independent assessment by a nationally recognized actuarial firm. Adjustments, if necessary, are made to medical claims expense and capitated revenues when the assumptions used to determine HCP’s claims liability changes and when actual claim costs are ultimately determined.

Due to the inherent uncertainties associated with the factors used in these estimates and changes in the patterns and rates of medical utilization, materially different amounts could be reported in HCP’s financial statements for a particular period under different conditions or using different, but still reasonable, assumptions. It is possible that HCP’s estimates of this type of claim may be inadequate in the future. In such event, HCP’s results of operations could be adversely impacted. Further, the inability to estimate these claims accurately may also affect HCP’s ability to take timely corrective actions, further exacerbating the extent of any adverse effect on HCP’s results.

HCP faces certain competitive threats which could reduce HCP’s profitability and increase competition for patients.

HCP faces certain competitive threats based on certain features of the Medicare programs, including the following:

 

As a result of the direct and indirect impacts of the Health Reform Acts, many Medicare beneficiaries may decide that an original FFS Medicare program is more attractive than a Medicare Advantage plan. As a result, enrollment in the health plans HCP serves may decrease.

 

Managed care companies offer alternative products such as regional preferred provider organizations (PPOs) and private FFS plans. Medicare PPOs and private FFS plans allow their patients more flexibility in selecting physicians than Medicare Advantage health plans, which typically require patients to coordinate care with a primary care physician. The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 has encouraged the creation of regional PPOs through various incentives, including certain risk corridors, or cost reimbursement provisions, a stabilization fund for incentive payments, and special payments to hospitals not otherwise contracted with a Medicare Advantage plan that treat regional plan enrollees. The formation of regional Medicare PPOs and private FFS plans may affect HCP’s relative attractiveness to existing and potential Medicare patients in their service areas.

The payments for the local and regional Medicare Advantage plans are based on a competitive bidding process that may indirectly cause a decrease in the amount of the PMPM fee or result in an increase in benefits offered.

 

The annual enrollment process and subsequent lock-in provisions of the Health Reform Acts may adversely affect HCP’s level of revenue growth as it will limit the ability of a health plan to market to and enroll new Medicare beneficiaries in its established service areas outside of the annual enrollment period.

 

CMS allows Medicare beneficiaries who are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan with a quality rating of 4.5 stars or less to enroll in a 5-star rated Medicare Advantage plan at any time during the benefit year. None of the plans HCP serves are 5-star rated. Therefore, HCP may face a competitive disadvantage in recruiting and retaining Medicare beneficiaries.

In addition to the competitive threats intrinsic to the Medicare programs, competition among health plans and among healthcare providers may also have a negative impact on HCP’s profitability. For example, HCP’s Existing Geographic Regions have become increasingly attractive to health plans that may compete with HCP, including the health plans with which HCP and its associated physicians, physician groups, and IPAs currently compete. HCP may not be able to continue to compete profitably in the healthcare industry if additional competitors enter the same market. If HCP cannot compete profitably, the ability of HCP to compete with other service providers that contract with competing health plans may be substantially impaired. Similarly, HCP’s Existing Geographic Regions have also become increasingly attractive to HCP’s competitors due to the large populations of Medicare beneficiaries. HCP may not be able to continue to compete effectively if additional competitors enter the same regions.

HCP competes directly with various regional and local companies that provide similar services in HCP’s Existing Geographic Regions. HCP’s competitors vary in size and scope and in terms of products and services offered. HCP believes that some of its competitors and potential competitors may be significantly larger than HCP and have greater financial, sales, marketing, and other resources. Furthermore, it is HCP’s belief that some of its competitors may make strategic acquisitions or establish cooperative relationships among themselves.

A disruption in HCP’s healthcare provider networks could have an adverse effect on HCP’s operations and profitability.

In any particular service area, healthcare providers or provider networks could refuse to contract with HCP, demand higher payments, or take other actions that could result in higher healthcare costs, disruption of benefits to HCP’s members, or difficulty in meeting applicable regulatory or accreditation requirements. In some service areas, healthcare providers or provider networks may have significant market positions. If healthcare providers or provider networks refuse to contract with HCP, use their market position to negotiate favorable contracts, or place HCP at a competitive disadvantage, then HCP’s ability to market or to be profitable in those service areas could be adversely affected. HCP’s provider networks could also be disrupted by the financial insolvency of a large provider group. Any disruption in HCP’s provider networks could result in a loss of members or higher healthcare costs.

HCP’s revenues and profits could be diminished if HCP fails to retain and attract the services of key primary care physicians.

Key primary care physicians with large patient enrollment could retire, become disabled, terminate their provider contracts, get lured away by a competing independent physician association or medical group, or otherwise become unable or unwilling to continue practicing medicine or contracting with HCP or its associated physicians, physician groups, or IPAs. In addition, HCP’s associated physicians, physician groups and IPAs could view the business model as unfavorable or unattractive to such providers, which could cause such associated physicians, physician groups or IPAs to terminate their relationships with HCP. Moreover, given limitations relating to the enforcement of post-termination noncompetition covenants in California, it would be

difficult to restrict a primary care physician from competing with HCP’s associated physicians, physician groups, or IPAs. As a result, members who have been served by such physicians could choose to enroll with competitors’ physician organizations or could seek medical care elsewhere, which could reduce HCP’s revenues and profits. Moreover, HCP may not be able to attract new physicians to replace the services of terminating physicians or to service its growing membership.

Participation in Accountable Care Organization programs is new and subject to federal regulation, supervision, and evolving regulatory developments and may result in financial liability.

The Health Reform Acts establish Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) for ACOs, which took effect in January 2012. Under the MSSP, eligible organizations are accountable for the quality, cost and overall care of Medicare beneficiaries assigned to an ACO and may be eligible to share in any savings below a specified benchmark amount. The Secretary of HHS is also authorized, but not required, to use capitation payment models with ACOs. HCP has formed an MSSP ACO through its subsidiary and is evaluating whether to participate in more ACOs in the future. The continued development and expansion of ACOs will have an uncertain impact on HCP’s revenue and profitability.

The ACO programs are new and therefore operational and regulatory guidance is limited. It is possible that the operations of HCP’s subsidiary ACO may not fully comply with current or future regulations and guidelines applicable to ACOs, may not achieve quality targets or cost savings, or may not attract or retain sufficient physicians or patients to allow HCP to meet its objectives. Additionally, poor performance could put the HCP ACO at financial risk with a potential obligation to CMS. Traditionally, other than FFSFee-for-Service (FFS) billing by the medical clinics and healthcare facilities operated by HCP, HCP has not directly contracted with CMS and has not operated any health plans or provider sponsored networks. Therefore, HCP may not have the necessary experience, systems, or compliance to successfully achieve a positive return on its investment in the ACO or to avoid financial or regulatory liability. To date, demonstration projects using healthcare delivery models substantially similar to an ACO have not resulted in savings. HCP believes that its historical experience with fully delegated managed care will be applicable to operation of its subsidiary ACO, but there can be no such assurance.

California hospitals may terminate their agreements with HCPAMGHealthCare Partners Affiliates Medical group (HCPAMG) or reduce the fees they pay to HCP.

In California, HCPAMG maintains significant hospital arrangements designed to facilitate the provision of coordinated hospital care with those services provided to members by HCPAMG and its associated physicians, physician groups, and IPAs. Through contractual arrangements with certain key hospitals, HCPAMG provides utilization review, quality assurance, and other management services related to the provision of patient care services to members by the contracted hospitals and downstream hospital contractors. In the event that any one of these key hospital agreements is amended in a financially unfavorable manner or is otherwise terminated, such events could have a material adverse effect on HCP’s financial condition, and results of operations.

HCP’s professional liability and other insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover HCP’s potential liabilities.

HCP maintains primary professional liability insurance and other insurance coverage through California Medical Group Insurance Company, Risk Retention Group, an Arizona corporation in which HCP is the majority owner, and through excess coverage contracted through third-party insurers. HCP believes such insurance is adequate based on its review of what it believes to be all applicable factors, including industry standards. Nonetheless, potential liabilities may not be covered by insurance, insurers may dispute coverage or may be unable to meet their obligations, the amount of insurance coverage and/or related reserves may be inadequate, or the amount of any HCP self-insured retention may be substantial. There can be no assurances that HCP will be able to obtain insurance coverage in the future, or that insurance will continue to be available on a cost-effective basis, if at all. Moreover, even if claims brought against HCP are unsuccessful or without merit, HCP would have

to defend itself against such claims. The defense of any such actions may be time-consuming and costly and may distract HCP management’s attention. As a result, HCP may incur significant expenses and may be unable to effectively operate its business.

Changes in the rates or methods of third-party reimbursements may adversely affect HCP operations.

Any negative changes in governmental capitation or FFS rates or methods of reimbursement for the services HCP provides could have a significant adverse impact on HCP’s revenue and financial results. Since governmental healthcare programs generally reimburse on a fee schedule basis rather than on a charge-related basis, HCP generally cannot increase its revenues from these programs by increasing the amount it charges for its services. Moreover, if HCP’s costs increase, HCP may not be able to recover its increased costs from these programs. Government and private payors have taken and may continue to take steps to control the cost, eligibility for, use, and delivery of healthcare services due to budgetary constraints, and cost containment pressures as well as other financial issues. HCP believes that these trends in cost containment will continue. These cost containment measures, and other market changes in non-governmental insurance plans have generally restricted HCP’s ability to recover, or shift to non-governmental payors, any increased costs that HCP experiences. HCP’s business and financial operations may be materially affected by these cost containment measures, and other market changes.

HCP’s business model depends on numerous complex management information systems and any failure to successfully maintain these systems or implement new systems could materially harm HCP’s operations and result in potential violations of healthcare laws and regulations.

HCP depends on a complex, specialized, and integrated management information system and standardized procedures for operational and financial information, as well as for HCP’s billing operations. HCP may experience unanticipated delays, complications, or expenses in implementing, integrating, and operating these integrated systems. Moreover, HCP may be unable to enhance its existing management information system or implement new management information systems where necessary. HCP’s management information system may require modifications, improvements, or replacements that may require both substantial expenditures as well as interruptions in operations. HCP’s ability to implement and operate its integrated systems is subject to the availability of information technology and skilled personnel to assist HCP in creating and maintaining these systems.

HCP’s failure to successfully implement and maintain all of its systems could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, and results of operations. For example, HCP’s failure to successfully operate its billing systems could lead to potential violations of healthcare laws and regulations. If HCP is unable to handle its claims volume, or if HCP is unable to pay claims timely, HCP may become subject to a health plan’s corrective action plan or de-delegation until the problem is corrected, and/or termination of the health plan’s agreement with HCP. This could have a material adverse effect on HCP’s operations and profitability. In addition, if HCP’s claims processing system is unable to process claims accurately, the data HCP uses for its incurred but not reported (IBNR) estimates could be incomplete and HCP’s ability to accurately estimate claims liabilities and establish adequate reserves could be adversely affected. Finally, if HCP’s management information systems are unable to function in compliance with applicable state or federal rules and regulations, including, without limitation, medical information confidentiality laws such as HIPAA, possible penalties and fines due to this lack of compliance could have a material adverse effect on HCP’s financial condition, and results of operations.

Federal and state privacy and information security laws are complex and HCP may be subject to government or private actions due to privacy and security breaches.

HCP must comply with numerous federal and state laws and regulations governing the collection, dissemination, access, use, security and privacy of protected health information (PHI), including HIPAA and its

implementing privacy and security regulations, as amended by the federal HITECH Act and collectively referred to as HIPAA. In the event that HCP’s non-compliance with existing or new laws and regulations related to PHI results in privacy or security breaches, HCP could be subject to monetary fines, civil suits, civil penalties or criminal sanctions and requirements to disclose the breach publicly.

HCP may be impacted by eligibility changes to government and private insurance programs.

Due to potential decreased availability of healthcare through private employers, the number of patients who are uninsured or participate in governmental programs may increase. The Health Reform Acts will increase the participation of individuals in the Medicaid program in states that elect to participate in the expanded Medicaid coverage. A shift in payor mix from managed care and other private payors to government payors as well as an increase in the number of uninsured patients may result in a reduction in the rates of reimbursement to HCP or an increase in uncollectible receivables or uncompensated care, with a corresponding decrease in net revenue. Changes in the eligibility requirements for governmental programs such as the Medicaid program under the Health Reform Acts and state decisions on whether to participate in the expansion of such programs also could increase the number of patients who participate in such programs and the number of uninsured patients. Even for those patients who remain in private insurance plans, changes to those plans could increase patient financial responsibility, resulting in a greater risk of uncollectible receivables. These factors and events could have a material adverse effect on HCP’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Negative publicity regarding the managed healthcare industry generally or HCP in particular could adversely affect HCP’s results of operations or business.

Negative publicity regarding the managed healthcare industry generally, the Medicare Advantage program or HCP in particular, may result in increased regulation and legislative review of industry practices that further increase HCP’s costs of doing business and adversely affect HCP’s results of operations or business by:

 

requiring HCP to change its products and services;

 

increasing the regulatory, including compliance, burdens under which HCP operates, which, in turn, may negatively impact the manner in which HCP provides services and increase HCP’s costs of providing services;

 

adversely affecting HCP’s ability to market its products or services through the imposition of further regulatory restrictions regarding the manner in which plans and providers market to Medicare Advantage enrollees; or

 

adversely affecting HCP’s ability to attract and retain members.

Risk factors related to our overall business and ownership of our common stock:

Disruptions in federal government operations and funding create uncertainty in our industry and could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows and otherwise adversely affect our financial condition.

A substantial portion of our revenues is dependent on federal healthcare program reimbursement, and any disruptions in federal government operations could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows. Although the government passed a budget for fiscal year 2014, there is no guarantee that the U.S. government will be able to pass the federal budget for subsequent fiscal years. In addition, if the U.S. government defaults on its debt, there could be broad macroeconomic effects that could raise our cost of borrowing funds, and delay or prevent our future growth and expansion. Any future federal government shutdown, U.S. government default on its debt and/or failure of the U.S. government to enact annual appropriations for fiscal year 2014 could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, earnings and cash flows. Additionally, disruptions in federal government operations may negatively impact regulatory approvals and guidance that are important to our operations, and create uncertainty about the pace of upcoming health care regulatory developments.

Changes in CMS diagnosis and inpatient procedure coding require us to make modifications to processes and information systems, which could result in significant development costs and which if unsuccessful could adversely affect our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

CMS has mandated the use of new patient codes for reporting medical diagnosis and inpatient procedures, referred to as ICD-10. CMS is requiring all providers, payors, clearinghouses, and billing services to utilize ICD-10 when submitting claims for payment. ICD-10 will affect diagnosis and inpatient procedure coding for everyone covered by HIPAA, not just those who submit Medicare or Medicaid claims. Claims for services provided on or after the date that CMS sets must use ICD-10 for medical diagnosis and inpatient procedures or they will not be paid. In a bill passed on March 31, 2014, Congress voted to delay the ICD-10 implementation deadline until no earlier than October 1, 2015. Although CMS is expected to delay the deadline only until October 1, 2015, it has the authority to delay implementation even further. Uncertainty about when ICD-10 will be mandated could lead to additional costs of running ICD-9 and ICD-10 systems, which could negatively impact our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

We anticipate that if our services, processes or information systems or those of our payors do not comply with ICD-10 requirements at any future date, it could potentially delay or even reduce reimbursement payments to us. These delays or reductions could negatively impact our revenues, earnings and cash flows.

We may engage in acquisitions, mergers or dispositions, which may affect our results of operations, debt-to-capital ratio, capital expenditures or other aspects of our business, and if businesses we acquire have liabilities we are not aware of, we could suffer severe consequences that would materially and adversely affect our business.

Our business strategy includes growth through acquisitions of dialysis centers and other businesses. We may engage in acquisitions, mergers or dispositions, which may affect our results of operations, debt-to-capital ratio, capital expenditures, or other aspects of our business. There can be no assurance that we will be able to identify suitable acquisition targets or merger partners or that, if identified, we will be able to acquire these targets on acceptable terms or agree to terms with merger partners. There can also be no assurance that we will be successful in completing any acquisitions, mergers or dispositions that we announce, or integrating any acquired business into our overall operations. There is no guarantee that we will be able to operate acquired businesses successfully as stand-alone businesses, or that any such acquired business will operate profitably or will not otherwise adversely impact our results of operations. Further, we cannot be certain that key talented individuals at the business being acquired will continue to work for us after the acquisition or that they will be able to continue to successfully manage or have adequate resources to successfully operate any acquired business.

Businesses we acquire may have unknown or contingent liabilities or liabilities that are in excess of the amounts that we originally estimated, and may have other issues, including those related to internal controls over financial reporting or issues that could affect our ability to comply with healthcare laws and regulations and other laws applicable to our expanded business. As a result, we cannot make any assurances that the acquisitions we consummate will be successful. Although we generally seek indemnification from the sellers of businesses we acquire for matters that are not properly disclosed to us, we are not always successful. In addition, even in cases where we are able to obtain indemnification, we may discover liabilities greater than the contractual limits, the amounts held in escrow for our benefit (if any), or the financial resources of the indemnifying party. In the event that we are responsible for liabilities substantially in excess of any amounts recovered through rights to indemnification or alternative remedies that might be available to us, or any applicable insurance, we could suffer severe consequences that would substantially reduce our earnings and cash flows or otherwise materially and adversely affect our business.

If we are not able to continue to make acquisitions, or maintain an acceptable level of non-acquired growth, or if we face significant patient attrition to our competitors or a reduction in the number of our medical directors or associated physicians, it could adversely affect our business.

Acquisitions, patient retention and medical director and physician retention are an important part of our growth strategy. We face intense competition from other companies for acquisition targets. In our U.S. dialysis business, we continue to face increased competition from large and medium-sized providers which compete directly with us for acquisition targets as well as for individual patients and medical directors. In addition, as we continue our international dialysis expansion into various international markets, we will face competition from large and medium-sized providers for these acquisition targets as well. Because of the ease of entry into the dialysis business and the ability of physicians to be medical directors for their own centers, competition for growth in existing and expanding markets is not limited to large competitors with substantial financial resources. Occasionally, we have experienced competition from former medical directors or referring physicians who have opened their own dialysis centers. In addition, Fresenius, our largest competitor, manufactures a full line of dialysis supplies and equipment in addition to owning and operating dialysis centers. This may give it cost advantages over us because of its ability to manufacture its own products. If we are not able to continue to make acquisitions, continue to maintain acceptable levels of non-acquired growth, or if we face significant patient attrition to our competitors or a reduction in the number of our medical directors or associated physicians, it could adversely affect our business.

HCP operates in a different line of business from our historical business. We may face challenges managing HCP as a new business and may not realize anticipated benefits.

As a result of the HCP transaction, we are now significantly engaged in a new line of business. We may not have the expertise, experience, and resources to pursue all of our businesses at once, and we may be unable to successfully operate all businesses in the combined Company. The administration of HCP will require implementation of appropriate operations, management, and financial reporting systems and controls. We may experience difficulties in effectively implementing these and other systems. The management of HCP will require the focused attention of our management team, including a significant commitment of its time and resources. The need for management to focus on these matters could have a material and adverse impact on our revenues and operating results. If the HCP operations are less profitable than we currently anticipate or we do not have the experience, the appropriate expertise, or the resources to pursue all businesses in the combined company, the results of operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected.

If we fail to successfully maintain an effective internal control over financial reporting or if the internal control of HCP over financial reporting were found to be ineffective, the integrity of our, and/or HCP’s, financial reporting could be compromised which could result in a material adverse effect on our reported financial results.

The integration of HCP into our internal control over financial reporting has required and will continue to require significant time and resources from our management and other personnel and will increase our compliance costs. Failure to maintain an effective internal control environment could have a material adverse effect on our ability to accurately report our financial results and the market’s perception of our business and our stock price.

The market price of our common stock may be affected by factors different from those affecting the shares of our common stock prior to consummation of the HCP transaction.

Our historical business differs substantially from that of HCP. Accordingly, the results of operations of the combined company and the market price of our common stock may be affected by factors different from those that previously affected the independent results of operations of each of the Company and HCP.

Expansion of our operations to and offering our services in markets outside of the U.S. subjects us to political, economical, legal, operational and other risks that could adversely affect our business, results of operations and cash flows.

We are continuing an expansion of our operations by offering our services outside of the U.S., which increases our exposure to the inherent risks of doing business in international markets. Depending on the market, these risks include, without limitation, those relating to:

 

changes in the local economic environment;

 

political instability, armed conflicts or terrorism;

 

social changes;

 

intellectual property legal protections and remedies;

 

trade regulations;

 

procedures and actions affecting approval, production, pricing, reimbursement and marketing of products and services;

 

foreign currency;

 

repatriating or moving to other countries cash generated or held abroad, including considerations relating to tax-efficiencies and changes in tax laws;

 

export controls;

 

lack of reliable legal systems which may affect our ability to enforce contractual rights;

 

changes in local laws or regulations;

 

potentially longer ramp-up times for starting up new operations and for payment and collection cycles;

 

financial and operational, and information technology systems integration; and

 

failure to comply with U.S. or local laws that prohibit us or our intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business.

Additionally, some factors that will be critical to the success of our international business and operations will be different than those affecting our domestic business and operations. For example, conducting international operations requires us to devote significant management resources to implement our controls and

systems in new markets, to comply with local laws and regulations and to overcome the numerous new challenges inherent in managing international operations, including those based on differing languages, cultures and regulatory environments, and those related to the timely hiring, integration and retention of a sufficient number of skilled personnel to carry out operations in an environment with which we are not familiar.

We anticipate expanding our international operations through acquisitions of varying sizes or through organic growth, which could increase these risks. Additionally, though we might invest material amounts of capital and incur significant costs in connection with the growth and development of our international operations, there is no assurance that we will be able to operate them profitably anytime soon, if at all. As a result, we would expect these costs to be dilutive to our earnings over the next several years as we start-up or acquire new operations.

These risks could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

The level of our current and future debt could have an adverse impact on our business and our ability to generate cash to service our indebtedness depends on many factors beyond our control.

We have substantial debt outstanding, we incurred a substantial amount of additional debt in connection with the HCP transaction and we may incur additional indebtedness in the future. The high level of our indebtedness, among other things, could:

 

make it difficult for us to make payments on our debt securities;

 

increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;

 

require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and investments and other general corporate purposes;

 

limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the markets in which we operate;

 

expose us to interest rate volatility that could adversely affect our earnings and cash flow and our ability to service our indebtedness;

 

place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt; and

 

limit our ability to borrow additional funds.

Our ability to make payments on our indebtedness and to fund planned capital expenditures and expansion efforts, including any strategic acquisitions we may make in the future, will depend on our ability to generate cash. This, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control.

We cannot provide assurance that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the future or that future borrowings will be available to us in an amount sufficient to enable us to service our indebtedness or to fund other liquidity needs. If we are unable to generate sufficient funds to service our outstanding indebtedness, we may be required to refinance, restructure, or otherwise amend some or all of such obligations, sell assets, or raise additional cash through the sale of our equity. We cannot make any assurances that we would be able to obtain such refinancing on terms as favorable as our existing financing terms or that such restructuring activities, sales of assets, or issuances of equity can be accomplished or, if accomplished, would raise sufficient funds to meet these obligations.

The borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities are guaranteed by a substantial portion of our direct and indirect wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries and are secured by a substantial portion of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.’s and its subsidiaries’ assets.

We may be subject to liability claims for damages and other expenses not covered by insurance that could reduce our earnings and cash flows.

Our operations and how we manage the Company may subject the Company, as well as its officers and directors to whom the Company owes certain defense and indemnity obligations, to litigation and liability for damages. Our business, profitability and growth prospects could suffer if we face negative publicity or we pay damages or defense costs in connection with a claim that is outside the scope or limits of coverage of any applicable insurance coverage, including claims related to adverse patient events, contractual disputes, professional and general liability, and directors’ and officers’ duties. In addition, we have received several notices of claims from commercial payors and other third parties related to our historical billing practices and the historical billing practices of the centers acquired from Gambro Healthcare and other matters related to their settlement agreement with the Department of Justice. Although the ultimate outcome of these claims cannot be predicted, an adverse result with respect to one or more of these claims could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. We currently maintain insurance coverage for those

risks we deem are appropriate to insure against and make determinations about whether to self-insure as to other risks or layers of coverage. However, a successful claim, including a professional liability, malpractice or negligence claim which is in excess of any applicable insurance coverage, or that is subject to our self-insurance retentions, could have a material adverse effect on our earnings and cash flows.

In addition, if our costs of insurance and claims increase, then our earnings could decline. Market rates for insurance premiums and deductibles have been steadily increasing. Our earnings and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected by any of the following:

 

the collapse or insolvency of our insurance carriers;

 

further increases in premiums and deductibles;

 

increases in the number of liability claims against us or the cost of settling or trying cases related to those claims; or

 

an inability to obtain one or more types of insurance on acceptable terms, if at all.

Provisions in our charter documents, compensation programs and Delaware law may deter a change of control that our stockholders would otherwise determine to be in their best interests.

Our charter documents include provisions that may deter hostile takeovers, delay or prevent changes of control or changes in our management, or limit the ability of our stockholders to approve transactions that they may otherwise determine to be in their best interests. These include provisions prohibiting our stockholders from acting by written consent; requiring 90 days advance notice of stockholder proposals or nominations to our Board of Directors; and granting our Board of Directors the authority to issue preferred stock and to determine the rights and preferences of the preferred stock without the need for further stockholder approval.

Most of our outstanding employee stock-based compensation awards include a provision accelerating the vesting of the awards in the event of a change of control. We also maintain a change of control protection program for our employees who do not have a significant number of stock awards, which has been in place since 2001, and which provides for cash bonuses to the employees in the event of a change of control. Based on the market price of our common stock and shares outstanding on JuneSeptember 30, 2014, these cash bonuses would total approximately $614$621 million if a change of control transaction occurred at that price and our Board of Directors did not modify this program. These change of control provisions may affect the price an acquirer would be willing to pay for our Company.

We are also subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law that, subject to exceptions, would prohibit us from engaging in any business combinations with any interested stockholder, as defined in that section, for a period of three years following the date on which that stockholder became an interested stockholder.

These provisions may discourage, delay or prevent an acquisition of our Company at a price that our stockholders may find attractive. These provisions could also make it more difficult for our stockholders to elect directors and take other corporate actions and could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay for shares of our common stock.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(c) Stock repurchases

The following table summarizes the Company’s repurchases of its common stock during the secondthird quarter of 2014:

 

Period

  Total number of
shares
purchased
   Average
price paid
per share
   Total number of
shares purchased as
part of publicly
announced plans or
programs
   Approximate dollar value
of shares that may yet be
purchased under the
plans or programs
(in millions)
 

April 1-30, 2014

   —     $—      —     $358.2  

May 1-31, 2014

   —      —      —      358.2  

June 1-30, 2014

   —      —      —      358.2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   —     $—      —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Period

  Total number of
shares
purchased
   Average
price paid
per share
   Total number of
shares purchased as
part of publicly
announced plans or
programs
   Approximate dollar value
of shares that may yet be
purchased under the
plans or programs
(in millions)
 

July 1-31, 2014

   —     $—      —     $358.2  

August 1-31, 2014

   —      —      —      358.2  

September 1-30, 2014

   —      —      —      358.2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   —     $—      —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

In November 2010, our Board of Directors authorized repurchases of our common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $800 million. This stock repurchase program has no expiration date. We are authorized to make purchases from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions and other considerations. However, we are subject to share repurchase limitations under the terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facilities and the indentures governing our senior notes.

Items 3, 4 and 5 are not applicable

Item 6.Exhibits

(a) Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

   
  4.110.1  Indenture, dated June 13, 2014, by and among DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., 2014 Long Term Incentive Program Cash Performance Award Agreement under the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.(1)
    4.2Form of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2024 and related Guarantee (included in Exhibit 4.1).(1)
    4.3Second Supplemental Indenture for the 6.375% Senior Notes due 2018, dated June 13, 2014, by and among DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., the guarantors named therein 2011 Incentive Award Plan and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.Long-Term Incentive Program (for 162(m) designated teammates).ü
    4.4Third Supplemental Indenture for the 6.375% Senior Notes due 2018, dated June 17, 2014, by and among DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.ü
    4.5Second Supplemental Indenture for the 6.625% Senior Notes due 2020, dated June 13, 2014, by and among DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.ü
    4.6Second Supplemental Indenture for the 5.750% Senior Notes due 2022, dated June 13, 2014, by and among DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.ü
  10.1Credit Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2014, by and among DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc., the guarantors the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, Barclays Bank PLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Co-Syndication Agents, Bank of America, N.A., Credit Suisse AG, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., and SunTrust Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents, Barclays Bank PLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc., The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Senior Managing Agents, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Fifth Third Bank, and Compass Bank as Managing Agents.ü* **
  10.2  Amended and RestatedDaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2014 Long Term Incentive Program Cash Performance Award Agreement under the DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2011 Incentive Award Plan.Plan and Long-Term Incentive Program.ü* **
  10.3DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2014 Long Term Incentive Program Performance Stock Units Agreement under the DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2011 Incentive Award Plan and Long-Term Incentive Program (for 162(m) designated teammates).ü* **
  10.4DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2014 Long Term Incentive Program Restricted Stock Units Agreement under the DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2011 Incentive Award Plan and Long-Term Incentive Program.ü*
  10.5DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2014 Long Term Incentive Program Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under the DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2011 Incentive Award Plan and Long-Term Incentive Program.ü*
  10.6Corporate Integrity Agreement, dated as of October 22, 2014, by and among the Office of Inspector General of The Department of Health and Human Services and DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.(2)(1)*
  12.1  Ratio of earnings to fixed charges.ü
  31.1  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, dated August 1,November 6, 2014, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.ü
  31.2  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, dated August 1,November 6, 2014, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.ü
  32.1  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, dated August 1,November 6, 2014, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.ü
  32.2  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, dated August 1,November 6, 2014, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.ü
101.INS  XBRL Instance Document.ü
101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.ü

Exhibit

Number

101.CAL  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.ü
101.DEF  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.ü
101.LAB  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.ü
101.PRE  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation, Linkbase Document.ü

 

üFiled herewith.
*Management contract or executive compensation plan or arrangement.
**Portions of this exhibit are subject to a request for confidential treatment and have been redacted and filed separately with the SEC.
(1) Filed on June 10,October 23, 2014 as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K.
(2)Filed on April 28, 2014 as Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.

BY: 

/s/    JAMES K. HILGER        

 

James K. Hilger

Chief Accounting Officer*

Date: August 1,November 6, 2014

 

*Mr. Hilger has signed both on behalf of the Registrant as a duly authorized officer and as the Registrant’s principal accounting officer.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

Number

   
  4.110.1  Indenture, dated June 13, 2014, by and among DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., 2014 Long Term Incentive Program Cash Performance Award Agreement under the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.(1)
    4.2Form of 5.125% Senior Notes due 2024 and related Guarantee (included in Exhibit 4.1).(1)
    4.3Second Supplemental Indenture for the 6.375% Senior Notes due 2018, dated June 13, 2014, by and among DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., the guarantors named therein 2011 Incentive Award Plan and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.Long-Term Incentive Program (for 162(m) designated teammates).ü
    4.4Third Supplemental Indenture for the 6.375% Senior Notes due 2018, dated June 17, 2014, by and among DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.ü
    4.5Second Supplemental Indenture for the 6.625% Senior Notes due 2020, dated June 13, 2014, by and among DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.ü
    4.6Second Supplemental Indenture for the 5.750% Senior Notes due 2022, dated June 13, 2014, by and among DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee.ü
  10.1Credit Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2014, by and among DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc., the guarantors the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, Barclays Bank PLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Co-Syndication Agents, Bank of America, N.A., Credit Suisse AG, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., and SunTrust Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents, Barclays Bank PLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc., The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as Senior Managing Agents, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Fifth Third Bank, and Compass Bank as Managing Agents.ü* **
  10.2  Amended and RestatedDaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2014 Long Term Incentive Program Cash Performance Award Agreement under the DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2011 Incentive Award Plan.Plan and Long-Term Incentive Program.ü* **
  10.3DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2014 Long Term Incentive Program Performance Stock Units Agreement under the DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2011 Incentive Award Plan and Long-Term Incentive Program (for 162(m) designated teammates).ü* **
  10.4DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2014 Long Term Incentive Program Restricted Stock Units Agreement under the DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2011 Incentive Award Plan and Long-Term Incentive Program.ü*
  10.5DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2014 Long Term Incentive Program Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement under the DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. 2011 Incentive Award Plan and Long-Term Incentive Program.ü*
  10.6Corporate Integrity Agreement, dated as of October 22, 2014, by and among the Office of Inspector General of The Department of Health and Human Services and DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.(2)(1)*
  12.1  Ratio of earnings to fixed charges.ü
  31.1  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, dated August 1,November 6, 2014, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.ü
  31.2  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, dated August 1,November 6, 2014, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.ü
  32.1  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, dated August 1,November 6, 2014, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.ü
  32.2  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, dated August 1,November 6, 2014, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.ü
101.INS  XBRL Instance Document.ü
101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.ü
101.CAL  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.ü

Exhibit

Number

101.DEF  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.ü
101.LAB  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.ü
101.PRE  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation, Linkbase Document.ü

 

üFiled herewith.
*Management contract or executive compensation plan or arrangement.
**Portions of this exhibit are subject to a request for confidential treatment and have been redacted and filed separately with the SEC.
(1) Filed on June 10,October 23, 2014 as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K.
(2)Filed on April 28, 2014 as Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A.

 

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