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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

x QUARTER REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             .

Commission file number: 0-31014

 


HEALTHEXTRAS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   52-2181356

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

800 King Farm Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20850

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

(301) 548-2900

(Registrant’s phone number, including area code)

 


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 is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. (See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  ¨

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 October 31, 2007 there were 42,525,234 shares outstanding of the Registrant’s $0.01 par value common stock.

 



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HEALTHEXTRAS, INC.

and Subsidiaries

Third Quarter 2007 Form 10-Q

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          Page
PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Financial Statements (Unaudited)   
   Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006    1
   Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006    2
   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006    3
   Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006    4
   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements    5

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    12

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    19

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    20
PART II    OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    20

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors    20

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    20

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities    20

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    20

Item 5.

   Other Information    20

Item 6.

   Exhibits    21
SIGNATURES    22


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

HEALTHEXTRAS, INC.

and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

    

September 30,

2007

   

December 31,

2006

 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 59,926     $ 49,501  

Marketable securities

     40,750       42,200  

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,415 and $2,122 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

     211,222       169,432  

Income taxes receivable

     1,671       —    

Deferred charges

     315       1,506  

Deferred income taxes

     —         60  

Other current assets

     4,798       4,875  
                

Total current assets

     318,682       267,574  

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,572 and $5,949 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

     12,878       12,859  

Intangible assets, net

     33,407       34,362  

Goodwill

     149,413       118,055  

Restricted cash

     —         1,000  

Other assets

     1,201       2,174  
                

Total assets

   $ 515,581     $ 436,024  
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 208,914     $ 167,066  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     5,800       8,721  

Income taxes payable

     —         2,208  

Deferred income taxes

     165       —    

Deferred revenue

     1,313       3,802  
                

Total current liabilities

     216,192       181,797  

Deferred rent expense

     1,839       1,478  

Deferred income taxes

     11,924       11,454  
                

Total liabilities

     229,955       194,729  
                

Commitments and contingencies

    

Minority interest

     —         1,248  
                

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, none issued

     —         —    

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 42,472 and 41,379 shares issued at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

     425       414  

Additional paid-in capital

     189,352       170,552  

Treasury stock, at cost, 68 shares and 36 shares at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

     (1,820 )     (930 )

Retained earnings

     97,669       70,011  
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     285,626       240,047  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 515,581     $ 436,024  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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HEALTHEXTRAS, INC.

and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the three months
ended September 30,
   

For the nine months

ended September 30,

 
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Revenue (excludes member co-payments of $164,792, $138,550, $464,223 and $334,174 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively)

   $ 498,393     $ 363,121     $ 1,325,769     $ 874,798  
                                

Direct expenses

     471,212       338,525       1,244,513       810,428  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     12,874       11,503       40,265       34,034  
                                

Total operating expenses

     484,086       350,028       1,284,778       844,462  
                                

Operating income

     14,307       13,093       40,991       30,336  

Interest income

     1,826       1,596       4,614       3,645  

Interest expense

     (36 )     (298 )     (125 )     (727 )

Other income

     —         46       1       90  
                                

Income before minority interest and income taxes

     16,097       14,437       45,481       33,344  

Minority interest

     —         51       31       119  
                                

Income before income taxes

     16,097       14,386       45,450       33,225  

Income tax expense

     6,346       5,622       17,791       12,919  
                                

Net income

   $ 9,751     $ 8,764     $ 27,659     $ 20,306  
                                

Net income per share, basic

   $ 0.23     $ 0.22     $ 0.67     $ 0.51  

Net income per share, diluted

   $ 0.23     $ 0.21     $ 0.64     $ 0.48  

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, basic

     41,724       40,397       41,372       40,111  

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, diluted

     43,122       42,426       42,926       42,277  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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HEALTHEXTRAS, INC.

and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

    

For the nine

ended September 30,

 
     2007     2006  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 27,659     $ 20,306  

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

    

Depreciation expense

     2,626       1,798  

Amortization of intangibles and other assets

     3,200       1,973  

Allowances on accounts receivable

     1,127       200  

Deferred income taxes

     147       336  

Equity based compensation charges

     3,997       2,931  

Minority interest

     31       119  

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

    

Accounts receivable

     (42,917 )     (63,364 )

Income taxes payable

     (3,879 )     (197 )

Other assets

     (806 )     (3,925 )

Deferred charges

     1,191       (294 )

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities

     41,688       70,316  

Deferred revenue

     (2,490 )     896  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     31,574       31,095  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (2,644 )     (6,025 )

Business acquisitions and related payments, net of cash acquired

     (34,054 )     (450 )

Acquisition of remaining minority interest

     (1,279 )     —    

Payment received on note receivable

     1,000       —    

Changes in restricted cash

     1,000       —    

Purchases of marketable securities

     (68,300 )     (70,750 )

Maturities of marketable securities

     69,750       56,150  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (34,527 )     (21,075 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Repayments of notes payable

     —         (12,500 )

Deferred financing costs

     —         (162 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     6,154       7,214  

Excess tax benefits due to option exercises and restricted stock vesting

     7,773       9,303  

Proceeds from shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

     340       422  

Purchases of treasury stock

     (889 )     (382 )
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     13,378       3,895  
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     10,425       13,915  

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

     49,501       27,900  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

   $ 59,926     $ 41,815  
                

Supplemental disclosure:

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 85     $ 672  

Cash paid for taxes

   $ 13,750     $ 4,046  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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HEALTHEXTRAS, INC.

and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the three months
ended September 30,
    For the nine months
ended September 30,
 
     2007    2006     2007    2006  

Comprehensive income:

          

Net income

   $ 9,751    $ 8,764     $ 27,659    $ 20,306  

Other comprehensive income:

          

Unrealized loss on interest rate swap

     —        (35 )     —        (39 )

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains on interest rate swap realized in net income

     —        (105 )     —        (105 )
                              

Total comprehensive income

   $ 9,751    $ 8,624     $ 27,659    $ 20,162  
                              

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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HEALTHEXTRAS, INC.

and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by HealthExtras, Inc. (the “Company”, “we” or “us”), a Delaware corporation, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial reporting and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. These consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. The balance sheet at December 31, 2006 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, as filed with the SEC on February 28, 2007.

Certain reclassifications were made to prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation. Specifically, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, $6.4 million and $18.4 million of certain selling, general and administrative expenses, such as third-party commissions, client and member services costs, and information technology costs, have been reclassified to direct expenses. This reclassification, which is comprised of $6.1 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and $17.4 million and $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, to our pharmacy benefit management (“PBM”) segment and Supplemental Benefits segment, respectively, was made to better reflect the nature of these costs as being more indicative of the direct effort to manage and process our client revenue. These changes have no impact on our previously reported revenue, total operating expenses or operating income.

 

2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), which addresses how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use a fair value measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under generally accepted accounting principles. FAS 157 applies to financial statements that are issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and to interim periods within those fiscal years. We are required to adopt FAS 157 on January 1, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FAS 157 may have on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“FAS 159”), which permits reporting entities to elect to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. This election is irrevocable. FAS 159 will be effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FAS 159 may have on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

3. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Acquisition of R/xx

On November 3, 2006, we purchased all of the outstanding common stock of R/xx Pharmacy Solutions, Inc. (“R/xx”), an Arizona corporation, for $16.0 million in cash and $0.7 million in related transaction costs. As provided for in the acquisition agreement, additional cash consideration of $2.1 million was earned and paid based on successful achievement of certain client retention criteria during the period ended March 31, 2007. R/xx is a provider

 

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of pharmacy benefit management services with a strategic focus on clients in the Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii markets. We have also established a business development marketing relationship with an R/xx affiliate, Pharmacy Benefit Consultants, Inc. (“PBC”), and have agreed to purchase PBC if requested by its shareholder on terms determined by PBC’s success in generating new business, primarily during 2007. The cost of the acquisition may be increased depending on the resolution of this contingent consideration.

Based on a valuation report of the allocation of the purchase price to the net assets acquired, the acquisition of R/xx resulted in goodwill of $15.3 million and customer relationship intangibles of $5.8 million. The customer relationship intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a 12-year life.

Acquisition of EBRx

On December 16, 2005, we acquired the common stock of EBRx, Inc. (“EBRx”). The acquisition was structured as a merger between our wholly-owned subsidiary, HCEM Corp., and the parent company of EBRx, with the former parent as the surviving entity following the merger. Consideration consisted of a cash payment of $27.9 million and $0.8 million in related transaction costs. HCEM was funded by us with a $4.0 million equity investment and the remaining consideration was provided in the form of subsidiary debt. As contemplated by the original structure and terms of the transaction, a separate entity owned by former owners of EBRx and its management team, purchased a 20% ownership interest in the parent of EBRx through a $1.0 million equity investment, on January 3, 2006.

On February 6, 2007, under the terms of the transaction, we acquired the remaining 20% minority ownership interest in the parent of EBRx through the acquisition of a separate entity and transferred the shares in the operating subsidiary to HCEM Corp., our wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction resulted in a cash payment of $30.3 million, of which $29.0 million was recorded as additional goodwill, prior to the repayment of related transaction debt and accrued interest. On May 16, 2007, the related transaction debt of $1.0 million plus accrued interest of $0.1 million was repaid.

The acquisition also provided for an additional contingent consideration payment of up to $3.0 million subject to performance based standards including certain specified client retention and gross profit criteria for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. The contingent consideration earned and paid was approximately $2.9 million and recorded as additional goodwill.

Based on a valuation report of the allocation of the purchase price to the net assets acquired, the acquisition of EBRx resulted in goodwill of $56.1 million and customer relationship intangibles of $8.5 million and non-competition agreements of $0.3 million. The customer relationship intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over an 11-year life and the non-competition agreements are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a 3-year life.

Acquisition of MHS

In June 2004, the Company acquired 100% of the common stock of MHS. The purchase price of this acquisition included, among other things, warrants to purchase an aggregate of 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $15.45 per share, subject to the provisions in the warrant, including performance-based standards. Based on achievement of various revenue and performance requirements, the Company issued 100,000 warrants in July 2005 and 100,000 warrants in July 2006. Each of these two warrant issuances were valued at $1.0 million and were recognized as additional goodwill as a component of the acquisition accounting. The remaining 100,000 warrants remained potentially issuable subject to future revenue and gross profit performance based requirements.

In 2006, certain MHS business lines were consolidated into our financial, management and technology platform. Accordingly, the remaining warrant issuance was based on a combination of MHS’ actual results and pro-forma calculations of revenue and gross profit performance. As a result, in July 2007, 55,000 warrants were issued at an exercise price of $15.45 per share. This additional consideration resulted in additional goodwill of approximately $546,000 based on the value of the warrants at the date of acquisition.

 

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4. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The changes in goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     2007  

Balance as of January 1, 2007

   $ 118,055  

Contingent consideration incurred

     3,096  

Additional acquisition costs

     29,104  

Adjustment to purchase price allocation

     (842 )
        

Balance as of September 30, 2007

   $ 149,413  
        

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets of acquired businesses. We performed our annual impairment testing at December 31, 2006 and concluded that no impairment of goodwill exists. All goodwill is recorded in the PBM segment.

The following table sets forth the components of intangible assets (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2007     December 31, 2006    

Amortization period

Customer contracts

   $ 36,296     $ 34,982     11– 20 years

Non-compete agreements

     374       298     2 – 3 years

Other PBM contracts

     7,571       6,755     5 months –20 years
                  

Total intangible assets

     44,241       42,035    

Accumulated amortization

     (10,834 )     (7,673 )  
                  
   $ 33,407     $ 34,362    
                  

Customer contracts represent the estimated fair value of customer contracts held at the dates of acquisition. This estimated fair value and the weighted average useful-lives are based on income-method valuation calculations. Other PBM contracts allow us to provide PBM services, which are amortized over the future cash flow, based on management’s best estimate.

The estimated aggregate amortization expense of existing intangible assets for the years ending December 31, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, is $4.2 million, $4.0 million, $3.4 million, $3.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively.

 

5. CREDIT FACILITY AND NOTES PAYABLE

In September 2006, we entered into a new $50.0 million revolving credit facility with our primary commercial bank. The facility is for a three-year term expiring September 2009 and bears interest at LIBOR plus a variable margin based on funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization expense (“EBITDA”), payable in arrears on the first day of each month. There was no outstanding balance at September 30, 2007 or at December 31, 2006 on the credit facility. The credit facility is collateralized by all of our assets. The facility contains affirmative and negative covenants including those related to indebtedness and EBITDA.

Concurrent with entering into this revolving credit facility, we repaid the then outstanding balance on the term loan facility with our primary commercial bank and terminated the related interest rate swap arrangement.

 

6. INCOME TAXES

Effective January 1, 2007, we adopted the provisions of FASB’s Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions (“FIN 48”). This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertain tax positions in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute criteria for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. We have evaluated our tax positions in the tax returns filed, as well as un-filed tax positions and the amounts comprising our deferred tax assets. We have determined that FIN 48 did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. Our federal income tax returns for 2003 through 2006 are open tax years. State jurisdictions that remain subject to examinations range from 2000 to 2006.

We may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties by major tax jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and immaterial to our financial results. Our policy is that we recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.

 

7. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Stock Options

A summary of our stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 is as follows (in thousands, except for weighted average exercise price):

 

     Options    

Weighted-Average

Exercise Price

Outstanding at December 31, 2006

   3,091     $ 7.14

Granted

   —         —  

Exercised

   (908 )     6.78

Forfeited or expired

   —         —  
        

Outstanding at September 30, 2007

   2,183       7.29

Exercisable at September 30, 2007

   2,183     $ 7.29

The aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable stock options at September 30, 2007 was approximately $44.8 million with a weighted average remaining life of 4.9 years. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 was approximately $5.6 million and $20.1 million, respectively.

Restricted Stock Awards

A summary of our restricted share activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 is as follows (in thousands, except for fair market value):

 

     Shares    

Fair Market

Value

Non-vested shares outstanding at December 31, 2006

   482     $ 25.61

Granted

   71       26.35

Vested

   (88 )     25.39

Forfeited or expired

   (12 )     27.90
        

Non-vested shares outstanding at June 30, 2007

   453       25.71

As of September 30, 2007, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted shares was approximately $9.1 million with a weighted average period over which it is expected to be recognized of 2.6 years.

Performance-based Shares

The Board of Directors has determined as of August 9, 2007, that 92,300 performance-based shares have been earned based on the achievement of targets established for company executives, under our 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. These performance-based shares are subject to time-based vesting over a period of four years. As of September 30, 2007, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to performance-based shares was approximately $1.7 million.

We adopted the alternative transition method provided in FASB Staff Position No. FAS 123R-3, Transition Election Related to Accounting for Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards (“SFAS 123(R)-3”) for calculating

 

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the tax effects of equity-based compensation pursuant to SFAS 123(R). The alternative transition method includes simplified methods to establish the beginning balance of the Additional Paid-In Capital Pool (“APIC Pool”) related to the tax effects of employee equity-based compensation, and to determine the subsequent impact on the APIC pool and consolidated statement of cash flows of the tax effects of employee equity-based compensation awards that were outstanding upon the implementation of SFAS 123(R), Share-based Payment.

Treasury Stock

Recipients of restricted stock grants are provided the opportunity to sell a portion of those shares to the Company at the time the shares vest, in order to pay their withholding tax obligations. We account for these share purchases as treasury stock transactions using the cost method. Approximately 17,300 shares and 32,000 shares were purchased at a cost of approximately $0.5 million and $0.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Effective January 1, 2007, the employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) was modified, allowing eligible employees to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock each quarter at 95% of the market value on the last day of the quarter. The ESPP, as modified, is not considered compensatory under the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) and therefore no portion of the costs related to ESPP purchases is included in the Company’s stock-based compensation expense for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2007.

 

8. CO-PAYMENTS

In our PBM segment, member co-payments are not recorded as revenue. We incur no obligation for co-payments to pharmacies and have never made such payments. Under our pharmacy agreements, the pharmacy is solely obligated to collect the co-payments from the members. Under our client contracts, we do not assume liability for member co-payments in pharmacy transactions. As such, we do not include member co-payments to pharmacies in revenue or operating expenses.

 

9. NET INCOME PER SHARE

Basic net income per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur (using the treasury stock method) if stock options, restricted stock awards and warrants to issue common stock were exercised.

The following represents a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the basic and diluted net income per share computations (amounts in thousands, except per share data):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
     2007    2006    2007    2006

Net income available to common stockholders

   $ 9,751    $ 8,764    $ 27,659    $ 20,306
                           

Calculation of shares:

           

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic

     41,724      40,397      41,372      40,111

Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock awards and warrants

     1,398      2,029      1,554      2,166
                           

Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted

     43,122      42,426      42,926      42,277
                           

Net income per common share, basic

   $ 0.23    $ 0.22    $ 0.67    $ 0.51

Net income per common share, diluted

   $ 0.23    $ 0.21    $ 0.64    $ 0.48

During all periods presented, all options were included in the computation of diluted net income per share because the exercise prices were less than the average market price of our common shares.

 

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10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

During the routine course of our business, we are sometimes required to provide financial guarantees related to certain customer contracts. These financial guarantees may include performance bonds, standby letters of credit or other performance guarantees. These financial guarantees represent obligations to make payments to customers if we fail to fulfill an obligation under a contractual arrangement with that customer. We have had no history of significant claims, nor are we aware of circumstances that would require us to perform under these arrangements and believe that the resolution of any claim that might arise in the future, either individually or in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In August, 2007, American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. filed an action in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of N.Y. seeking a court order related to the provision of certain data and other information in connection with our supplemental benefits program. The parties entered into a voluntary stipulation concerning the data and the case has been dismissed. There were no monetary terms involved with the stipulation. The parties further agreed to participate in mediation regarding the future status of their business relationship. It is too early in the negotiations to evaluate the outcome of the proceedings or the effect, if any, on our supplemental benefits business.

 

11. SEGMENT REPORTING

We operate in two business segments, PBM and Supplemental Benefits. We measure the performance of our operating segments through segment gross margin, defined as segment revenue less segment direct expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses are reported as corporate expenses. In addition, interest and other income (expense), which includes interest income, interest expense and other income, is reported in the corporate category. Corporate assets consist of all cash, marketable securities, income tax receivable and deferred income taxes.

Segment information for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 is as follows (in thousands):

 

Three months ended September 30, 2007

   PBM   

Supplemental

Benefits

   Corporate    Total

Revenue

   $ 493,515    $ 4,878       $ 498,393

Direct expenses

     467,069      4,143         471,212
                       

Segment gross margin

     26,446      735         27,181

Selling, general and administrative expenses

         $ 12,874      12,874

Other income/(expense), net

           1,790      1,790
               

Income before income taxes

              16,097

Total assets

     412,056      1,178      102,347      515,581

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

     182,820            182,820

Accounts receivable

     211,113      109         211,222

Accounts payable

     208,450      464         208,914

Three months ended September 30, 2006

   PBM   

Supplemental

Benefits

   Corporate    Total

Revenue

   $ 351,728    $ 11,393       $ 363,121

Direct expenses

     330,412      8,113         338,525
                       

Segment gross margin

     21,316      3,280         24,596

Selling, general and administrative expenses

         $ 11,503      11,503

Other income/(expense), net

           1,293      1,293
               

Income before income taxes

              14,386

Total assets

     302,032      2,898      85,510      390,440

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

     131,912      —        —        131,912

Accounts receivable

     149,201      192      —        149,393

Accounts payable

     140,864      106      —        140,970

 

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Nine months ended September 30, 2007

   PBM   

Supplemental

Benefits

   Corporate    Total

Revenue

   $ 1,304,892    $ 20,877       $ 1,325,769

Direct expenses

     1,231,000      13,513         1,244,513
                       

Segment gross margin

     73,892      7,364         81,256

Selling, general and administrative expenses

         $ 40,265      40,265

Other income/(expense), net

           4,459      4,459
               

Income before income taxes

              45,450

Nine months ended September 30, 2006

   PBM   

Supplemental

Benefits

   Corporate    Total

Revenue

   $ 840,953    $ 33,845       $ 874,798

Direct expenses

     786,215      24,213         810,428
                       

Segment gross margin

     54,738      9,632         64,370

Selling, general and administrative expenses

         $ 34,034      34,034

Other income/(expense), net

           2,889      2,889
               

Income before income taxes

              33,225

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that we have identified that may materially affect our results are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 under “Item 1 A. Risk Factors.” We undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this report. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in this report and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business.

OVERVIEW

The Company

HealthExtras provides pharmacy benefit management services, referred to as PBM, and supplemental benefit programs. Our PBM segment, which operates primarily under the brand name Catalyst Rx, accounted for 98% and 96% of our revenue in the first nine months of 2007 and 2006, respectively, and is expected to be the primary source of our growth and profits in the future. Our PBM clients include more than 1,000 self-insured employers, including state and local governments, managed care organizations, third-party administrators, referred to as TPAs, and unions, who contract with us to administer the prescription drug component of their overall health benefit programs. Our PBM segment revenue increased by 55.2% to $1,304.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $841.0 million for the same period in 2006. Beginning July 1, 2006, we commenced providing PBM services to over 1.0 million members of Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007, this client was responsible for over 2.6 million and 8.0 million claims, respectively, and accounted for approximately 18% and 20% of our total revenue, respectively. Total PBM claims processed increased to 10.7 million and 30.0 million for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively, from 8.6 million and 20.0 million during the same periods in 2006.

We also offer supplemental benefit programs developed by us under the brand name HealthExtras, which include lump sum accidental disability benefits, accidental death and dismemberment benefits, and emergency accident and sickness medical benefits. We contract with insurance companies to underwrite the insurance components of these programs. As a result, the financial responsibility for the payment of claims resulting from a qualifying event covered by the insurance features of our programs is borne by the third-party insurers. Our supplemental benefits segment accounted for 2% of our revenue for nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 4% of our revenue for nine month periods ended September 30, 2006. Individuals are the major purchasers of these programs.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On November 5, 2007, HealthExtras announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle with Alliance HealthCard (“Alliance”). Under the proposed terms, Alliance will acquire the Company’s supplemental benefits business and HealthExtras will be the pharmacy benefit management provider for health care products offered by Alliance’s members. Financial terms of the agreement will be based on business volumes and the persistency of the supplemental benefits membership base.

PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT

Catalyst Rx

Our PBM segment provides its clients access to a contracted, non-exclusive national network of approximately 60,000 pharmacies. We provide our clients’ members with timely and accurate benefit adjudication, while controlling pharmacy spending trends through customized plan designs, physician orientation programs, and member education. We use an electronic point-of-sale system of eligibility verification and plan design information, and offer access to rebate arrangements for certain branded pharmaceuticals. When a member of one of our clients presents a prescription identification card or health plan identification card to a retail pharmacist in our network, the system provides the pharmacist with access to online information regarding eligibility, patient history, health plan formulary listings, and contractual reimbursement rates. The member generally pays a co-payment to the retail pharmacy and the pharmacist fills the prescription. We electronically aggregate pharmacy benefit claims, which include prescription costs plus our claims processing fees for consolidated billing and payment. We receive payments from clients, make payments of amounts owed to the retail pharmacies pursuant to our negotiated rates, and retain the difference, including claims processing fees.

 

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Pharmacy benefit claim payments from our clients are recorded as revenue, and prescription costs to be paid to pharmacies are recorded as direct expenses. Under our network contracts, we generally have an independent obligation to pay pharmacies for the drugs dispensed and, accordingly, have assumed that risk independent of our clients. When we administer pharmacy reimbursement contracts and do not assume a credit risk, we record only our administrative or processing fees as revenue. Rebates earned under arrangements with manufacturers are recorded as a reduction of direct expenses. The portion of manufacturer rebates due to clients is recorded as a reduction of revenue.

Member co-payments to pharmacies are not recorded as revenue or direct expenses. We incur no obligations for co-payments to pharmacies and have never made such payments. Under our pharmacy agreements, the pharmacy is solely obligated to collect the co-payments from the members.

If we had included co-payments in reported revenue and direct expenses, it would have resulted in an increase in our reported PBM revenue and direct expenses of $164.8 million and $138.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Revenue and direct expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 would have increased by $464.2 million and $334.2 million, respectively. Our operating and net income, consolidated balance sheets and statements of cash flows would not have been affected.

The following tables illustrate the effects on our reported PBM revenue and direct expenses if we had included the actual member co-payments as indicated by our claims processing system (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
     2007    2006    2007    2006

Reported PBM revenue

   $ 493,515    $ 351,728    $ 1,304,892    $ 840,953

Member co-payments

     164,792      138,550      464,223      334,174
                           

Total

   $ 658,307    $ 490,278    $ 1,769,115    $ 1,175,127
                           

Reported PBM direct expenses (1)

   $ 467,069    $ 330,412    $ 1,231,000    $ 786,215

Member co-payments

     164,792      138,550      464,223      334,174
                           

Total

   $ 631,861    $ 468,962    $ 1,695,223    $ 1,120,389
                           

(1) Certain reclassifications were made to prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation. Specifically, for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2006, $6.1 million and $17.4 million of certain selling, general and administrative expenses, such as third-party commissions, client and member services costs, and information technology costs have been reclassified to PBM segment direct expenses. This reclassification was made to better reflect the nature of these costs as being more indicative of the direct effort to manage and process our client revenue. These changes have no impact on the previously reported revenue, total operating expenses or operating income of the Company.

ACQUISITIONS

We have supported the growth of our PBM segment through acquisitions.

On November 3, 2006, we purchased all of the outstanding common stock of R/xx Pharmacy Solutions, Inc., referred to as “R/xx”, an Arizona corporation, for $16.0 million in cash and $0.7 million in related transaction costs. As provided for in the acquisition agreement, additional cash consideration of $2.1 million was earned and paid based on successful achievement of certain client retention criteria during the period ended March 31, 2007. R/xx is a provider of pharmacy benefit management services with a strategic focus on clients in the Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii markets. We have also established a business development marketing relationship with an R/xx affiliate, Pharmacy Benefit Consultants, Inc., referred to as “PBC”, and have agreed to purchase PBC if requested by its shareholder on terms determined by PBC’s success in generating new business, primarily during 2007. The cost of the acquisition may be increased depending on the resolution of this contingent consideration.

Based on a valuation report of the allocation of the purchase price to the net assets acquired, the acquisition of R/xx resulted in goodwill of $15.3 million and customer relationship intangibles of $5.8 million. The customer relationship intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a 12-year life.

 

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On December 16, 2005, we acquired the common stock of EBRx, Inc. The acquisition was structured as a merger between our wholly-owned subsidiary, HCEM Corp., and the parent company of EBRx, with the former parent as the surviving entity following the merger. Consideration consisted of a cash payment of $27.9 million and $0.8 million in related transaction costs. HCEM was funded by us with a $4.0 million equity investment and the remaining consideration was provided in the form of subsidiary debt. As contemplated by the original structure and terms of the transaction, a separate entity owned by former owners of EBRx and its management team, purchased a 20% ownership interest in the parent of EBRx through a $1.0 million equity investment, on January 3, 2006.

On February 6, 2007, under the terms of the transaction, we acquired the remaining 20% minority ownership interest in the parent of EBRx through the acquisition of a separate entity and transferred the shares in the operating subsidiary to HCEM Corp., our wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction resulted in a cash payment of $30.3 million, of which $29.0 million was recorded as additional goodwill, prior to the repayment of related transaction debt and accrued interest. On May 16, 2007, the related transaction debt of $1.0 million plus accrued interest of $0.1 million was repaid.

The acquisition also provided for an additional contingent consideration payment of up to $3.0 million subject to performance based standards including certain specified client retention and gross profit criteria for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. The contingent consideration earned and paid was approximately $2.9 million and recorded as additional goodwill.

Based on a valuation report of the allocation of the purchase price to the net assets acquired, the acquisition of EBRx resulted in goodwill of $56.1 million and customer relationship intangibles of $8.5 million and non-competition agreements of $0.3 million. The customer relationship intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over an 11-year life and the non-competition agreements are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a 3-year life.

SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS

Our supplemental benefits segment generates revenue from the sale of supplemental benefit programs, which include lump sum accidental disability benefits, accidental death and dismemberment benefits, and emergency accident and sickness medical benefits. In recent periods, our supplemental benefits programs have been marketed and sold to individuals primarily by three nationally-recognized companies, which incur the marketing expenses. Accordingly, our supplemental benefit revenue from new members is primarily dependent on the extent and timing of marketing campaigns funded by these three companies and the success they achieve. Correspondingly, these companies are compensated with an increasing percentage of total program revenue, which is accounted for as direct expenses by us. All of the insurance and service features included in our programs are supplied by third-party insurance companies or other vendors, and the programs are distributed through an independent, licensed and non-affiliated insurance agency.

The primary determinant of revenue recognition for the supplemental benefits segment is monthly program enrollment. In general, program revenue is recognized based on the number of members enrolled in each reporting period multiplied by the applicable monthly fee for their specific membership program. The program revenue recognized by us includes the cost of membership features supplied by others, including the insurance components. Revenue from program payments received, and related direct expenses, is deferred to the extent that they are applicable to future periods or to any refund guarantee we offer.

Direct program expenses consist of the costs that are a direct function of a period of membership and a specific set of program features. The coverage obligations of our benefit suppliers and the related expense are determined monthly, as are the remaining direct expenses.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2006

Revenue. Revenue from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2007 was $498.4 million, consisting of $493.5 million generated from the PBM segment and $4.9 million from the supplemental benefits

 

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segment. PBM revenue increased over the comparable period in 2006 by $141.8 million, including $136.6 million from increased prescription volume, which includes new clients since the prior year quarter including increases associated with the R/xx operations; $2.6 million from a decrease in unit prices; and $7.8 million from the proportionate amount of prescription costs paid by the plan sponsor. Total claims processed increased to approximately 10.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from approximately 8.6 million for the same period in 2006. The supplemental benefits revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2007 decreased by $6.5 million from the comparable period in 2006 primarily as a result of reduced billings attributable to the previously disclosed conversion of the supplemental benefits marketing partner relationships. Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2006 was $363.1 million, consisting of $351.7 million and $11.4 million attributable to the PBM and supplemental benefits segments, respectively.

Direct Expenses. Direct expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2007 were $471.2 million, consisting of $467.1 million in direct expenses from the PBM segment and $4.1 million in direct expenses from the supplemental benefits segment. PBM segment direct expenses increased over the comparable period in 2006 by $136.7 million, while the supplemental benefits segment direct expenses decreased by approximately $4.0 million. The PBM segment’s increase in direct expenses is primarily related to the $141.8 million increase in PBM revenue. The decrease in direct expenses in the supplemental benefits segment was largely a result of a decrease in membership and the negotiation of lower costs for certain of the benefits in our programs.

Direct expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2006 were $338.5 million, consisting of $330.4 million and $8.1 million attributable to the PBM and supplemental benefit segments, respectively. The direct expenses of $471.2 million and $338.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 represented 97.3% and 96.7% of total operating expenses for the respective periods.

Gross margins, calculated as segment revenue less segment direct expense, in the PBM segment are generally predictable based on client contract terms and vendor/supplier contracts. Other factors that can result in changes in gross margins include generic substitution rates, changes in the utilization of preferred drugs with higher discounts and changes in the volume of prescription dispensing at lower cost network pharmacies. None have materially changed in 2007 in a manner that would meaningfully affect current or anticipated results. In 2007, composite gross margin percentages were reduced by the addition of several large contracts including Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa, which are more competitively priced due to their size. These decreases were somewhat offset by gross margin improvements resulting from an increased level of generic substitution and higher network discount rates.

As previously disclosed, within the supplemental benefits segment, we enhanced one of our telemarketing programs and modified one of our contracts with a partner during 2006. The decline in the supplemental benefits gross margin in the current period over the comparable period in 2006 is reflective of supplemental benefits reduced billings offset by the incremental direct expenses attributable to the conversion of our marketing partner relationships. As certain contract changes become fully integrated into our existing business, we expect that prospective gross margins in the supplemental benefits segment will be reduced from those reflected in the 2007 year to date results.

Selling, General and Administrative. For the three months ended September 30, 2007, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by approximately $1.4 million over the same period in the prior year to $12.9 million or 2.7% of operating expenses. This increase was primarily associated with PBM segment growth and the associated personnel and vendor costs to serve and implement new clients.

Selling, general and administrative expenses of $12.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007, consisted of $6.3 million in compensation and benefits, which includes $1.1 million in non-cash compensation, $1.3 million in professional fees and technology services, $1.5 million in facility costs, $0.7 million in travel expenses, $0.6 million in insurance and other corporate expenses, $0.9 million in other, which includes $0.4 million in recruitment and temporary help, and $1.6 million in depreciation and amortization.

Selling, general and administrative expenses of $11.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006, consisted of $6.5 million in compensation and benefits, which includes $0.9 million in non-cash compensation, $1.0 million in professional fees and technology service costs, $1.1 million in facility costs, $0.4 million in travel expenses, $0.4 million in insurance and other corporate expenses and $0.9 million in other expenses, which includes $0.6 million in recruitment and temporary help, and $1.2 million in depreciation and amortization.

Interest Income. Interest income increased to $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was primarily due to an increase in average funds available for investment during the period and an increase in the rate of return available in the marketplace.

 

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Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased to a nominal amount for the three months ended September 30, 2007 from $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006. This decrease reflects the decrease in the average outstanding amount of debt during the periods. In September 2006, we fully repaid the balance outstanding on our term loan facility.

Minority Interest. Prior to February 6, 2007, EBRx was majority owned by us and 20% owned by investors affiliated with EBRx’s former parent. On February 6, 2007, we acquired the minority ownership interest. The minority interest for the three months ended September 30, 2006 represents 20% of the earnings of EBRx during the period in which there was an outstanding minority interest.

Income Tax Expense. The effective income tax rate of 39.4% during the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 38.9% during the comparable period in 2006 represent the combined federal and state income tax rates adjusted as necessary based on the particular jurisdictions where we operate. The tax rate in 2006 was lower than in 2007, in particular due to an increase in 2007 in our effective state income tax rate reflective of our expansion into additional state jurisdictions.

Net Income. Net income for three months ended September 30, 2007 increased by approximately $1.0 million over the same period in 2006 to $9.8 million. The increase in net income was primarily a function of increased gross margin dollars in the PBM segment and an increase in interest income, reduced by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses. PBM segment gross margins increased to $26.4 million in 2007 from $21.3 million in 2006, largely attributable to new clients. Segment operating information for 2007 and 2006 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     PBM    Supplemental
Benefits
   Total

September 30, 2007

        

Segment revenue

   $ 493,515    $ 4,878    $ 498,393

Segment direct expenses

     467,069      4,143      471,212
                    

Segment gross margin

   $ 26,446    $ 735    $ 27,181
                    

September 30, 2006

        

Segment revenue

   $ 351,728    $ 11,393    $ 363,121

Segment direct expenses (1)

     330,412      8,113      338,525
                    

Segment gross margin

   $ 21,316    $ 3,280    $ 24,596
                    

(1) Certain reclassifications were made to prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation. Specifically, for the three months ended September 30, 2006, $6.4 million of certain selling, general and administrative expenses, such as third-party commissions, client and member services costs, and information technology costs have been reclassified to direct expenses. This reclassification, which is comprised of $6.1 million and $0.3 million to the PBM segment and Supplemental Benefits segment, respectively, was made to better reflect the nature of these costs as being more indicative of the direct effort to manage and process our client revenue. These changes have no impact on our previously reported revenue, total operating expenses or operating income.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006

Revenue. Revenue from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $1,325.8 million, consisting of $1,304.9 million generated from the PBM segment and $20.9 million from the supplemental benefits segment. PBM revenue increased over the comparable period in 2006 by $463.9 million, including $425.0 million from increased prescription volume, which includes new clients since the prior year nine month period including increases associated with the R/xx operations; $15.1 million from an increase in unit prices; and $23.8 million from the proportionate amount of prescription costs paid by the plan sponsor. Total claims processed increased to approximately 30.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from approximately 20.0 million for the same period in 2006. A contributor to the increase in revenue and prescription volume was a new contract with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa covering over 1.0 million members, which commenced on July 1, 2006.

 

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This contract generated 20% of our total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The supplemental benefits revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 decreased by $12.9 million from the comparable period in 2006 primarily as a result of reduced billings attributable to the previously disclosed conversion of the supplemental benefits marketing partner relationships. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $874.8 million, consisting of $841.0 million and $33.8 million attributable to the PBM and supplemental benefits segments, respectively.

Direct Expenses. Direct expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 were $1,244.5 million, consisting of $1,231.0 million in direct expenses from the PBM segment and $13.5 million in direct expenses from the supplemental benefits segment. PBM segment direct expenses increased over the comparable period in 2006 by $444.8 million, while the supplemental benefits segment direct expenses decreased by approximately $10.7 million. The PBM segment’s increase in direct expenses is related to the $463.9 million increase in PBM revenue. The decrease in direct expenses in the supplemental benefits segment was largely a result of a decrease in membership and the negotiation of lower costs for certain of the benefits in our programs. Included in the PBM segment’s direct expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 are charges of approximately $1.9 million reflective of the resolution of a previously disclosed arbitration proceeding which stems from a prior acquisition, and related adjustments.

Direct expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 were $810.4 million, consisting of approximately $786.2 million and $24.2 million attributable to the PBM and supplemental benefit segments, respectively. The direct expenses of $1,244.5 million and $810.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 represented 96.9% and 96.0% of total operating expenses for the respective periods.

Gross margins, calculated as segment revenue less segment direct expense, in the PBM segment are generally predictable based on client contract terms and vendor/supplier contracts. Other factors that can result in changes in gross margins include generic substitution rates, changes in the utilization of preferred drugs with higher discounts and changes in the volume of prescription dispensing at lower cost network pharmacies. None have materially changed in 2007 in a manner that would meaningfully affect current or anticipated results. In 2007, composite gross margin percentages were reduced by the addition of several new large contracts including Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa, which are more competitively priced due to their size. These decreases were somewhat offset by gross margin improvements resulting from an increased level of generic substitution and higher network discount rates.

As previously disclosed, within the supplemental benefits segment, we enhanced one of our telemarketing programs and modified one of our contracts with a partner during 2006. The decline in the supplemental benefits gross margin in the current period over the comparable period in 2006 is reflective of supplemental benefits reduced billings offset by the incremental direct expenses attributable to the conversion of our marketing partner relationships. As certain contract changes become fully integrated into our existing business, we expect that prospective gross margins in the supplemental benefits segment will be reduced from those reflected in the 2007 year to date results.

Selling, General and Administrative. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by approximately $6.2 million over the same period in the prior year to $40.3 million or 3.1% of operating expenses. This increase was primarily associated with PBM segment growth and the associated personnel and vendor costs to serve and implement new clients.

Selling, general and administrative expenses of $40.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, consisted of $20.8 million in compensation and benefits, which includes $3.8 million in non-cash compensation, $4.2 million in professional fees and technology services, $4.0 million in facility costs, $2.1 million in travel expenses, $1.8 million in insurance and other corporate expenses, $0.2 million in product endorsement and marketing, $2.6 million in other, which includes $1.2 million in recruitment and temporary help, and $4.6 million in depreciation and amortization. Included in the $20.8 million of compensation and benefits is approximately $0.9 million of costs related to changes in employment relationships previously disclosed.

Selling, general and administrative expenses of $34.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, consisted of $18.5 million in compensation and benefits, which includes $2.6 million in non-cash compensation, $2.8 million in professional fees and technology service costs, $3.1 million in facility costs, $1.7 million in travel expenses, $1.5 million in insurance and other corporate expenses, $0.2 million for product endorsement and marketing, $2.8 million in other expenses, which includes $1.9 million in recruitment and temporary help, and $3.4 million in depreciation and amortization.

Interest Income. Interest income increased to $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was primarily due to an increase in average funds available for investment during the period and an increase in the rate of return available in the marketplace.

 

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Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased to $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 from $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. This decrease reflects the decrease in the average outstanding amount of debt during the periods. In September 2006, we fully repaid the balance outstanding on our term loan facility.

Minority Interest. Prior to February 6, 2007, EBRx was majority owned by us and 20% owned by investors affiliated with EBRx’s former parent. On February 6, 2007, we acquired the minority ownership interest. The minority interest represents 20% of the earnings of EBRx during the period in which there was an outstanding minority interest.

Income Tax Expense. The effective income tax rate of 39.1% during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 38.7% during the comparable period in 2006 represent the combined federal and state income tax rates adjusted as necessary based on the particular jurisdictions where we operate. The tax rate in 2006 was lower than in 2007, in particular due to an increase in 2007 in our effective state income tax rate reflective of our expansion into additional state jurisdictions.

Net Income. Net income for nine months ended September 30, 2007 increased by approximately $7.4 million over the same period in 2006 to $27.7 million. The increase in net income was primarily a function of increased gross margin dollars in the PBM segment and an increase in interest income, reduced by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses. PBM segment gross margins increased to $73.9 million in 2007 from $54.7 million in 2006, largely attributable to new clients. Segment operating information for 2007 and 2006 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     PBM    Supplemental
Benefits
   Total

September 30, 2007

        

Segment revenue

   $ 1,304,892    $ 20,877    $ 1,325,769

Segment direct expenses

     1,231,000      13,513      1,244,513
                    

Segment gross margin

   $ 73,892    $ 7,364    $ 81,256
                    

September 30, 2006

        

Segment revenue

   $ 840,953    $ 33,845    $ 874,798

Segment direct expenses (1)

     786,215      24,213      810,428
                    

Segment gross margin

   $ 54,738    $ 9,632    $ 64,370
                    

(1) Certain reclassifications were made to prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation. Specifically, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, $18.4 million of certain selling, general and administrative expenses, such as third-party commissions, client and member services costs, and information technology costs have been reclassified to direct expenses. This reclassification, which is comprised of $17.4 million and $1.0 million to the PBM segment and Supplemental Benefits segment, respectively, was made to better reflect the nature of these costs as being more indicative of the direct effort to manage and process our client revenue. These changes have no impact on our previously reported revenue, total operating expenses or operating income.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our sources of funds are usually cash flows from operating activities. We have in the past raised funds by borrowing on bank debt and selling equity in the capital markets to fund acquisitions. During the last several years, we have generated positive cash flow from operations and anticipate similar results in 2007 and the foreseeable near-term future. Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities at September 30, 2007 were $100.7 million. At September 30, 2007, we had available a $50.0 million revolving credit facility with no outstanding borrowings.

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities. Our operating activities generated $31.6 million of cash from operations in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007, a $0.5 million increase from the $31.1 million generated in the comparable prior year period. This $31.6 million in cash provided by operating activities in 2007

 

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reflects $27.7 million in net income, plus $11.1 million in non-cash charges and $7.2 million net increase in working capital and other assets and liabilities. This $7.2 million net increase in working capital was primarily due to a $3.9 million decrease in taxes payable as well as a $42.9 million increase in accounts receivable offset by a 41.7 million increase in accounts payable. The cash provided by operating activities in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2006 of $31.1 million reflects net income of $20.3 million, plus $7.4 million in non-cash charges, offset by a $3.4 million net decrease in working capital and other assets and liabilities. In particular, regarding the $3.4 million net decrease, the company experienced a temporary net benefit in the timing of payments and cash receipts for trade payables and receivables.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $34.5 million compared to $21.1 million in the prior year period. The current period use of cash reflects $2.6 million in capital expenditures offset by the net maturities of $1.5 million in marketable securities. The acquisition of our remaining 20% minority ownership interest resulted in a cash payment of $30.3 million, of which $1.3 million was attributable to the minority interest and approximately $29.0 million was recorded as additional purchase price. Also, additional contingent consideration and other payments of approximately $5.1 million relating to prior business acquisitions were paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The current period also reflects $1.0 million of cash provided upon the repayment of a note receivable as well as $1.0 million resulting from the lifting of restrictions on certain cash deposits. The $21.1 million use of cash in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2006 consisted of $14.6 million for the net purchase of marketable securities, $6.0 million in capital expenditures and $0.5 million of consideration payments related to a previous business acquisition.

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $13.4 million compared to $3.9 million in the prior year period. In the current period we purchased $0.9 million of treasury stock, received proceeds of $6.2 million from the exercise of options and $0.3 million in proceeds from issuance of common stock pursuant to the employee stock purchase plan. In addition, the company received an income tax payable benefit of $7.8 million from the exercise of stock options and restricted stock vesting. In the prior year period, we repaid $12.5 million in notes payable, incurred $0.2 million of deferred financing costs, purchased $0.4 million of treasury stock, received proceeds of $7.2 million from the exercise of options and received $0.4 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock pursuant to the employee stock purchase plan. In addition, we received $9.3 million in income tax benefit proceeds from the exercise of stock options and restricted stock vesting,

We anticipate continuing to generate positive operating cash flow which, combined with available cash resources, should be sufficient to meet our planned working capital, capital expenditures and operating expenses. However, there can be no assurance that we will not require additional capital. Even if such funds are not required, we may seek additional equity or debt financing. We cannot be assured that such financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all, or that such financing will not be dilutive to our stockholders.

PURCHASES AND SALES OF COMPANY SECURITIES BY EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

In May 2004, the Company established a stock trading program under which its executives and directors could implement plans for sales or purchases of Company common stock in accordance with the guidelines specified in Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 10b5-1 plans are designed to enable executives of the Company to avoid any real or perceived conflict of interest in connection with the trading of the Company’s securities. The Company is continuing its program. The executives currently participating in the program, including our chief executive officer, have established 10b5-1 plans which could involve the sale of up to approximately 736,000 shares over a one-year period ending May 2008.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no significant changes in our market risk from that disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on our most recent review, which was made as of the end of our third quarter ended September 30, 2007, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to the our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and are effective to provide us reasonable assurance that such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting for our quarter ended September 30, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of business, we may become subject to legal proceedings and claims. We are not aware of any legal proceedings or claims, which, in the opinion of management, will have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

 

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

 

ITEM 5. Other Information

None.

 

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ITEM 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.  

Description

  3(i)   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of HealthExtras, Inc. (1)
  3(ii)   Bylaws of HealthExtras, Inc.(2)
31.1   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.0   Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as added by Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1(b) to the Registrant’s Form S-1/A Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-83761) filed on September 21, 1999.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on April 11, 2007.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) 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.

 

    HEALTHEXTRAS, INC.
November 8, 2007   By:  

/s/ David T. Blair

    David T. Blair
    Chief Executive Officer and Director
November 8, 2007   By:  

/s/ Michael P. Donovan

    Michael P. Donovan
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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