The following is a summary of the Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. reported a 5.9% growth in RevPAR over the prior year.
Resident fee revenue increased by 3.7% year-over-year despite a reduction in capacity.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 grew 15% year-over-year to $92.2 million.Adjusted free cash flow improved significantly, amounting to $14 million in Q3.
Business Progress:
Brookdale expanded the number of communities operating with the Brookdale HealthPlus program, enhancing clinical outcomes.
Executed purchase agreements for the acquisition of 41 leased communities, improving financial flexibility and potential for strategic portfolio management.
Issued new convertible debt and extended existing debt to fund acquisitions and refinance maturing debts through 2026.
Hosted themed local events to boost community engagement and enhance sales efforts.
Opportunities:
Accelerated acquisitions and refinancing strategies are expected to increase adjusted EBITDA by approximately $33 million annually and improve adjusted free cash flow by about $15 million annually following closing.
The expansion of Brookdale HealthPlus and Clare Bridge programs across communities, enhancing competitive positioning and potential for increased occupancy.
Risks:
Third quarter move-ins affected by the reduced effectiveness of third-party referral sources, impacting occupancy growth projections.
Continued variability in expenses related to insurance and employee benefits impacting operational cost management.
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