RadNet Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results




    * RadNet reports Revenue of $131.1 million and Adjusted
      EBITDA(1)of $27.0 million; increases of 3.6% and 5.0%,
      respectively over the prior year's quarterly results
    * Adjusted EBITDA(1) margin increased to 20.6% compared to 20.3%
      for the three month period ended June 30, 2008 and 19.6% for
      full-year 2008
    * Overall procedure volumes increased 4.5% over the prior year's
      same quarter
    * Per share loss narrowed to $(0.01) per share compared to $(0.06)
      for the three month period ended June 30, 2008
    * RadNet reaffirms its previously announced 2009 Guidance of $515-
      545 million of Revenue and $105-$115 million of Adjusted
      EBITDA(1)

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RadNet, Inc. (Nasdaq:RDNT), a national leader in providing high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic imaging services through a network of fully-owned and operated outpatient imaging centers, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Three Month Report

For the three months ended June 30, 2009, RadNet reported Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $131.1 million and $27.0 million, respectively. Revenue increased 3.6% (or $4.6 million) and Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 5.0% (or $1.3 million), respectively, over the prior year's same quarter. The results reflect improved procedural volume in existing centers as well as the contribution of acquisitions and improved operating performance.

For the second quarter of 2009, as compared to the prior year's same quarter, MRI volume increased 8.9%, CT volume increased 4.7% and PET/CT volume increased 3.4%. Overall volume, taking into account routine imaging exams, inclusive of x-ray, ultrasound, mammography and other exams, increased 4.5% over the prior year's quarter.

On a same-center basis, including only those centers which were part of RadNet for both the second quarters of 2009 and 2008, MRI volume increased 3.6%, CT volume increased 2.0% and PET/CT volume increased 3.4%. Overall same-center volume, taking into account routine imaging exams, inclusive of x-ray, ultrasound, mammography and other exams, increased 2.0% over the prior year's same quarter.

Net Loss for the second quarter of 2009 was $336,000, or $(0.01) per share, compared to a net loss of $2.1 million or $(0.06) per share, reported for the three month period ended June 30, 2008 (based upon a weighted average number of shares outstanding of 35.9 million and 35.7 million for these periods in 2009 and 2008, respectively). Affecting Net Loss in the second quarter of 2009 were certain non-cash expenses or non-recurring items including:



 * $1.8 million non-cash amortization expense with respect to interest
   rate swaps related to the Company's credit facilities;
 * $670,000 of Deferred Financing Expense related to the amortization
   of financing fees paid as part of the Company's $405 million credit
   facilities drawn down in November 2006 in connection with the
   Radiologix acquisition and the incremental term loans and revolving
   credit facility arranged in August 2007 and February 2008;
 * $1.5 million of non-cash employee stock compensation expense
   resulting from the vesting of certain options and warrants;
 * $1.4 million bargain purchase gain on the acquisition of acquired
   centers in New Jersey; and
 * $1.0 million loss related to the resolution of legal disputes.

"We are pleased with our performance this quarter. When compared with both the second quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, we experienced aggregate and same-center growth in procedural volumes, Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. We substantially narrowed our net loss year-over-year and increased our Adjusted EBITDA margins to 20.6% from our full-year 2008 margin of 19.6%," said Dr. Howard Berger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RadNet.

"We also improved our balance sheet during the quarter and throughout the first six months of 2009. We repaid $5 million of debt during the quarter. We reduced our Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses by almost $16 million and improved our working capital position by over $11 million since the start of 2009. We deleveraged the balance sheet from 4.74x to 4.47x Total Debt to Trailing Twelve Month Adjusted EBITDA since the beginning of the year," added Dr. Berger.

"We see positive indications that our business will continue to exhibit year-over-year performance gains into the third quarter, which is typically our strongest, and for the remainder of 2009. To that end, we have noted that preliminary July 2009 procedural volume reports compare favorably to those of July 2008. We also have observed that the acquisition of the eight New Jersey facilities completed in mid-June has begun to contribute to our Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA performance. Our performance is expected to result in significant further deleveraging by year-end as well as over $25 million of 2009 full-year projected free cash flow. We completed the month of July with a cash balance of $6.5 million, and anticipate further cash accumulation throughout the remainder of the year," continued Dr. Berger.

Dr. Berger noted, "We recognize that there is confusion and uncertainty regarding overall healthcare reform and its potential effects on individual segments of the health industry, including diagnostic imaging. Regardless of the outcome of healthcare reform, RadNet is poised as a market leader and is positioned to capitalize on opportunities that will likely result from industry change. Our capitalization, relative scale and geographically concentrated multi-modality platform provide us the flexibility required to be an efficient provider and successful industry consolidator. We will continue to provide an invaluable and increasingly important service to millions of patients for years to come."

2009 Fiscal Year Guidance

For its 2009 fiscal year, RadNet reaffirms its guidance ranges as follows:



 Revenue                                $515 million - $545 million
 Adjusted EBITDA(1)                     $105 million - $115 million
 Capital Expenditures                   $30 million - $35 million
 Cash Interest Expense                  $41 million - $45 million
 Free Cash Flow Generation (a)          $25 million - $35 million
 End of Year Net Debt Balance (b)       $438 million - $448 million

 (a) Defined by the Company as Adjusted EBITDA(1) less total capital
     expenditures and cash interest expense
 (b) Total Debt net of Cash.

Six Month Report

For the six months ended June 30, 2009, RadNet reported Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $259.1 million and $53.3 million, respectively. Revenue increased 7.8% (or $18.7 million) and Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 11.7% (or $5.6 million), respectively, over the prior year's same six months.

For the six months of 2009, as compared to the prior year's same six months, MRI volume increased 11.7%, CT volume increased 8.3% and PET/CT volume increased 5.5%. Overall volume, taking into account routine imaging exams, inclusive of x-ray, ultrasound, mammography and other exams, increased 6.8% over the prior year's six months.

Net Loss for the six months of 2009 was $1.2 million, or $(0.03) per share, compared to a net loss of $7.6 million or $(0.21) per share, reported for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 (based upon a weighted average number of shares outstanding of 35.9 million and 35.6 million for these periods in 2009 and 2008, respectively). Affecting Net Loss in the six months of 2009 were certain non-cash expenses or non-recurring items including:



 * $2.9 million non-cash amortization expense with respect to interest
   rate swaps related to the Company's credit facilities;
 * $1.3 million of Deferred Financing Expense related to the
   amortization of financing fees paid as part of the Company's $405
   million credit facilities drawn down in November 2006 in connection
   with the Radiologix acquisition and the incremental term loans and
   revolving credit facility arranged in August 2007 and February 2008;
 * $2.2 million of non-cash employee stock compensation expense
   resulting from the vesting of certain options and warrants;
 * $1.4 million bargain purchase gain on the acquisition of acquired
   centers in New Jersey; and
 * $1.0 million loss related to the resolution of legal disputes.

Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call

RadNet will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2009 results on Friday, August 7th, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time (10:30 a.m. Eastern Time).

Investors are invited to listen to RadNet's conference call by dialing 888-656-7419. International callers can dial 913-312-1471. There will also be simultaneous and archived webcasts available at http://www.radnet.com under the "Investors" menu section and "News Releases" sub-menu of the website. An archived replay of the call will also be available until August 14th and can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 from the U.S., or 719-457-0820 for international callers, and using the passcode 1042021.

Regulation G: GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Information

This release contains certain financial information not reported in accordance with GAAP. RadNet uses both GAAP and non-GAAP metrics to measure its financial results. The Company believes that, in addition to GAAP metrics, these non-GAAP metrics assist RadNet in measuring its performance. RadNet believes this information is useful to investors and other interested parties because it removes unusual and nonrecurring charges that occur in the affected period and provides a basis for measuring the Company's financial condition against other quarters. Such information should not be considered as a substitute for any measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of this information to the most comparable GAAP measures is included in this release in the tables which follow.

About RadNet, Inc.

RadNet, Inc. is a national market leader providing high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic imaging services through a network of 175 fully-owned and operated outpatient imaging centers. RadNet's core markets include California, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New York. Together with affiliated radiologists, and inclusive of full-time and per diem employees and technicians, RadNet has a total of approximately 4,000 employees. For more information, visit http://www.radnet.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning RadNets' ability to continue to grow its business by generating patient referrals and contracts with radiology practices, future acquisitions, cost savings, successful integration of acquired operations, and receiving third-party reimbursement for diagnostic imaging services, as well as RadNet's financial guidance, its statements regarding increased business from new operations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current, preliminary expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause RadNet's actual results to differ materially from the statements contained herein. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect RadNet's business and its financial results are detailed in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Form 10Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, especially guidance on future financial performance, which speaks only as of the date they are made. RadNet undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date they were made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.



                 RADNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

                                                  June 30,   Dec. 31,
                                                    2009       2008
                                                 ---------  ---------
                                                (unaudited)

                             ASSETS

 CURRENT ASSETS
   Cash and cash equivalents                     $      --  $      --
   Accounts receivable, net                         94,617     96,097
   Refundable income taxes                             151        103
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets        10,343     12,370
                                                 ---------  ---------
     Total current assets                          105,111    108,570
 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET                       184,643    193,104
 OTHER ASSETS
   Goodwill                                        105,378    105,278
   Other intangible assets                          55,488     56,861
   Deferred financing costs, net                     9,567     10,907
   Investment in joint ventures                     18,677     17,637
   Deposits and other                                3,424      3,752
                                                 ---------  ---------
     Total assets                                $ 482,288  $ 496,109
                                                 =========  =========
                    LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 CURRENT LIABILITIES
   Accounts payable and accrued expenses         $  65,363  $  81,175
   Due to affiliates                                 3,538      5,015
   Notes payable                                     7,265      5,501
   Current portion of deferred rent                    473        390
   Obligations under capital leases                 15,943     15,064
                                                 ---------  ---------
     Total current liabilities                      92,582    107,145
                                                 ---------  ---------
 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
   Line of credit                                    1,406      1,742
   Deferred rent, net of current portion             8,287      7,996
   Deferred taxes                                      277        277
   Notes payable, net of current portion           419,975    419,735
   Obligations under capital lease, net of
    current portion                                 20,126     24,238
   Other non-current liabilities                    17,058     16,006
                                                 ---------  ---------
     Total liabilities                             559,711    577,139
                                                 ---------  ---------
 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 EQUITY DEFICIT
   Common stock - $.0001 par value, 200,000,000
    shares authorized; 35,924,279 and 35,911,474
    shares issued and outstanding at June 30,
    2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively             4          4
   Paid-in-capital                                 155,230    153,006
   Accumulated other comprehensive loss             (3,821)    (6,396)
   Accumulated deficit                            (228,900)  (227,722)
                                                 ---------  ---------
      Total Radnet, Inc.'s equity deficit          (77,487)   (81,108)
   Noncontrolling interests                             64         78
                                                 ---------  ---------
     Total equity deficit                          (77,423)   (81,030)
                                                 ---------  ---------
     Total liabilities and equity deficit        $ 482,288  $ 496,109
                                                 =========  =========


                    RADNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                   (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
                            (unaudited)

                          Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended
                               June 30,                June 30,
                        ----------------------  ----------------------
                           2009        2008        2009        2008
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------

 NET REVENUE            $  131,146  $  126,559  $  259,149  $  240,456

 OPERATING EXPENSES
   Operating expenses       99,716      97,886     196,729     186,852
   Depreciation and
    amortization            13,212      14,071      26,386      26,540
   Provision for bad
    debts                    8,369       7,088      16,343      13,575
   Loss (gain) on sale
    of equipment               277         (38)        303         (30)
   Severance costs             340           4         357          35
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
     Total operating
      expenses             121,914     119,011     240,118     226,972
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------


 INCOME FROM OPERATIONS      9,232       7,548      19,031      13,484

 OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME)
   Interest expense         12,326      12,516      25,348      26,104
   Gain on bargain
    purchase                (1,387)         --      (1,387)         --
   Other expense (income)    1,044         (21)      1,241         (53)
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
     Total other expense    11,983      12,495      25,202      26,051
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------

 LOSS BEFORE INCOME
  TAXES AND EQUITY
  IN EARNINGS OF
  JOINT VENTURES            (2,751)     (4,947)     (6,171)    (12,567)

   Provision for income
    taxes                      (13)        (14)        (50)       (137)
   Equity in earnings
    of joint ventures        2,453       2,837       5,088       5,129
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 NET LOSS                     (311)     (2,124)     (1,133)     (7,575)
   Net income
    attributable to
    noncontrolling
    interests                   25          25          45          49
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE
  TO RADNET, INC.
  COMMON SHAREHOLDERS   $     (336) $   (2,149) $   (1,178) $   (7,624)
                        ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

 BASIC AND DILUTED
  NET LOSS PER SHARE
  ATTRIBUTABLE TO RADNET,
  INC. COMMON
  SHAREHOLDERS          $    (0.01) $    (0.06) $    (0.03) $    (0.21)
                        ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

 WEIGHTED AVERAGE
  SHARES OUTSTANDING
   Basic and diluted    35,924,279  35,671,554  35,920,246  35,616,298
                        ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========


                     RADNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
         CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (IN THOUSANDS)
                              (unaudited)

                                                     Six Months Ended
                                                         June 30,
                                                      2009      2008
                                                    --------  --------
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
   Net loss                                         $ (1,133) $ (7,575)
   Adjustments to reconcile net loss
    to net cash provided by operating
    activities:
   Depreciation and amortization                      26,386    26,540
   Provision for bad debts                            16,343    13,575
   Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests            (59)     (155)
   Equity in earnings of joint ventures               (5,088)   (5,129)
   Distributions from joint ventures                   4,363     3,452
   Deferred rent amortization                            374     2,801
   Amortization of deferred financing cost             1,340     1,192
   Net loss (gain) on disposal of assets                 303       (30)
   Gain on bargain purchase                           (1,387)       --
   Share-based compensation                            2,224     1,056
   Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
    net of assets acquired and liabilities
    assumed in purchase transactions:
     Accounts receivable                             (13,863)  (23,697)
     Other current assets                              2,211      (458)
     Other assets                                        328      (369)
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses               478      (199)
                                                    --------  --------
       Net cash provided by operating
        activities                                    32,820    11,004
                                                    --------  --------
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   Purchase of imaging facilities                     (3,917)  (23,528)
   Proceeds from sale of imaging facilities              650        --
   Purchase of property and equipment                (15,594)  (18,190)
   Proceeds from sale of equipment                        --        65
   Purchase of equity interest in joint
    ventures                                            (315)     (728)
                                                    --------  --------
       Net cash used in investing activities         (19,176)  (42,381)
                                                    --------  --------
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   Principal payments on notes
    and leases payable                               (11,666)   (9,104)
   Proceeds from borrowings on
    notes payable                                         --    35,000
   Deferred financing costs                               --    (4,277)
   Net (payments) proceeds on
    line of credit                                      (336)    9,449
   Distributions to counterparties
    of cash flow hedges                               (1,642)       --
   Proceeds from issuance of common stock                 --       291
                                                    --------  --------
       Net cash (used in) provided by
        financing activities                         (13,644)   31,359
                                                    --------  --------
 NET DECREASE IN CASH                                     --       (18)
 CASH, beginning of period                                --        18
                                                    --------  --------
 CASH, end of period                                      --        --
                                                    ========  ========

 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
  INFORMATION
   Cash paid during the period for interest         $ 21,832  $ 23,787


                           RADNET, INC.
 RECONCILIATION OF GAAP INCOME FROM OPERATIONS TO Adjusted EBITDA(1)
                          (IN THOUSANDS)

                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                         June 30,
                                                    ------------------
                                                      2009      2008
                                                    --------  --------

 Income from Operations                             $  9,232  $  8,435
 Plus Depreciation and Amortization                   13,212    14,071
 Plus Equity in Earnings of Joint Ventures             2,453     1,950
 Plus Non Cash Employee Stock Compensation             1,515       602
 Plus Loss on Sale of Equipment                          277        --
 Less Gain on Sale of Equipment                           --       (38)
 Less Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling
   Interests                                             (25)      (25)
                                                    --------  --------
               Subtotal                               26,664    24,995
 Plus Severance Costs                                    340         4
 Plus Expense Related to Business Dispute
  Settlements                                             --       693
                                                    --------  --------
               Adjusted EBITDA(1)                   $ 27,004  $ 25,692
                                                    ========  ========


                                                     Six Months Ended
                                                          June 30,
                                                    ------------------
                                                      2009      2008
                                                    --------  --------

 Income from Operations                             $ 19,030  $ 15,172
 Plus Depreciation and Amortization                   26,386    26,540
 Plus Equity in Earnings of Joint Ventures             5,088     3,441
 Plus Non Cash Employee Stock Compensation             2,224     1,056
 Plus Loss on Sale of Equipment                          303        --
 Less Gain on Sale of Equipment                           --       (30)
 Less Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling
  Interests                                              (45)      (49)
                                                    --------  --------
               Subtotal                               52,986    46,130
 Plus Severance Costs                                    357        35
 Plus Non-recurring Fees Related to Review of
  2006 Accounts Receivables                               --       200
 Plus Expense Related to Business Dispute
  Settlements                                             --     1,393
                                                    --------  --------
               Adjusted EBITDA(1)                   $ 53,343  $ 47,758
                                                    ========  ========
 
 
                      RADNET PAYMENTS BY PAYORS

                                        Second Quarter    Full Year
                                             2009           2008
                                        --------------  --------------

 Commercial Insurance                           55.8%           56.6%
 Medicare                                       20.0%           19.6%
 Capitation                                     15.8%           15.0%
 Workers Compensation/Personal Injury            3.1%            3.7%
 Medicaid                                        3.2%            3.1%
 Other                                           2.1%            2.0%
                                        --------------  --------------
                                               100.0%          100.0%
 Note
 ----
 Based upon global payments received from consolidated Imaging Centers
 from that year's dates of service. Excludes payments from hospital
 contracts, Breastlink, Center Management Fees and other miscellaneous
 operating activities.

                    RADNET PAYMENTS BY MODALITY

                                        Second Quarter    Full Year
                                            2009             2008
                                        --------------  --------------

 MRI                                            34.4%           34.2%
 CT                                             19.5%           19.0%
 PET/CT                                          5.8%            6.2%
 X-ray                                           9.0%           10.8%
 Ultrasound                                     10.5%           10.2%
 Mammography                                    16.0%           14.9%
 Nuclear Medicine                                1.8%            1.6%
 Other                                           3.1%            3.1%
                                        --------------  --------------
                                               100.0%          100.0%
 Note
 ----
 Based upon global payments received from consolidated Imaging Centers
 from that year's dates of service. Excludes payments from hospital
 contracts, Breastlink, Center Management Fees and other miscellaneous
 operations.

                  RADNET AVERAGE PAYMENTS BY MODALITY

                                        Second Quarter    Full Year
                                            2009             2008
                                        --------------  --------------

 MRI                                    $        504   $         505
 CT                                              309             310
 PET/CT                                        1,497           1,494
 X-ray                                            39              37
 Ultrasound                                      110             107
 Mammography                                     135             134
 Nuclear Medicine                                320             327
 Other                                           126             129

 Note
 ----
 Based upon global payments received from consolidated Imaging Centers
 from that year's dates of service. Excludes payments from hospital
 contracts, Breastlink, Center Management Fees and other miscellaneous
 operating activities.

Footnotes

(1) The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, each from continuing operations and adjusted for losses or gains on the disposal of equipment, debt extinguishments and non-cash equity compensation. Adjusted EBITDA includes equity earnings in unconsolidated operations and subtracts minority interests in subsidiaries, and is adjusted for non-cash, unusual or infrequent events taken place during the period.

Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to its nearest comparable GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure used as analytical indicator by RadNet management and the healthcare industry to assess business performance, and is a measure of leverage capacity and ability to service debt. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a measure of financial performance under GAAP, and the items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to net income, cash flows generated by operating, investing or financing activities or other financial statement data presented in the consolidated financial statements as an indicator of financial performance or liquidity. As Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and is therefore susceptible to varying methods of calculation, this metric, as presented, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.



            

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