Omega Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Results and Recent Developments

  Completed a $510 Million Acquisition in January 2021

    Completed $98 Million in New Investments in Q4

       Issued $153 Million of Equity in Q4

      Issued $700 Million 3.375% Notes due 2031 in Q4

HUNT VALLEY, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE: OHI) (the “Company” or “Omega”) today announced its results for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2020. The Company reported net income for the quarter of $63.1 million or $0.27 per common share. The Company also reported NAREIT Funds From Operations (“NAREIT FFO”) for the quarter of $173.3 million or $0.73 per common share, Adjusted Funds From Operations (“AFFO” or “Adjusted FFO”) of $192.5 million or $0.81 per common share, and Funds Available for Distribution (“FAD”) of $182.9 million.

NAREIT FFO, AFFO and FAD are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures that the Company believes are useful in evaluating the performance of real estate investment trusts. For more information regarding these non-GAAP measures, see the “Funds From Operations” on the Company’s website at www.omegahealthcare.com.

CEO COMMENTS

Taylor Pickett, Omega’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased to finish an unprecedented year with strong quarterly AFFO and FAD, as well as continued excellent rent collections. Furthermore, we are excited to announce a new relationship with Brookdale, a leading operator of senior living communities, through our acquisition of 24 facilities for $510 million from Healthpeak Properties in January. We also took advantage of strong capital markets in the quarter to issue both debt and equity to enhance our balance sheet and fund acquisitions.”

Mr. Pickett continued, “Our operators continue to perform admirably in protecting residents. Despite a meaningful spike in COVID cases within communities nationwide during the holidays, through their enhanced infection control protocols and the continued diligence of their staff, many of our operators were able to significantly limit the increase in cases within our facilities. The efforts of both federal and state governments, including to grant priority access to vaccines for residents and staff, have highlighted their understanding of the vital role skilled nursing and assisted living facilities play within the healthcare continuum. With both occupancy and facility costs meaningfully impacted by the pandemic, we are hopeful that this support will remain forthcoming as the industry continues to focus on protecting their frail and vulnerable residents.”

Mr. Pickett concluded, “We would once again like to highlight the remarkable efforts of our operators and their heroic employees, who risk their own health and that of their families to bravely protect and care for their residents, and we thank them wholeheartedly for their endeavors.”

2021 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND 2020 FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

In Q1 2021, the Company…

• declared a $0.67 per share quarterly common stock dividend.
• sold 5 held for sale assets for $76 million in cash proceeds, generating a $71 million gain.
• completed a $510 million acquisition.
• collected over 99% of contractual rent and mortgage payments for the month of January (when excluding Daybreak, which is transitioning its portfolio pursuant to a forbearance agreement).
• was included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

In Q4 2020, the Company…

• collected over 99% of fourth quarter contractual rent and mortgage payments (when excluding Daybreak).
• issued $700 million aggregate principal amount of 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031.
• issued $153 million in equity through its equity shelf program.
• sold 16 facilities for $64 million in cash proceeds, generating $5 million in gains.
• completed $78 million of new investments.
• invested $19 million in capital renovation and construction-in-progress projects.
• announced the reinstatement of its dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan.
• paid a $0.67 per share quarterly common stock dividend.

In Q3 2020, the Company…

• collected over 99% of third quarter contractual rent and mortgage payments (when excluding Daybreak).
• sold 6 facilities and a land parcel for $61 million in cash, recognizing a loss of $0.7 million.
• invested $22 million in capital renovation and construction-in-progress projects.
• revised its revenue recognition accounting treatment related to operators with going concern disclosures.
• paid a $0.67 per share quarterly common stock dividend.

In Q2 2020, the Company…

• collected over 99% of second quarter contractual rent and mortgage payments (when excluding Daybreak).
• sold 7 facilities for $38 million in cash, generating $13 million in gains.
• completed $50 million of new investments.
• invested $31 million in capital renovation and construction-in-progress projects.
• repaid $300 million in credit facility borrowings.
• paid a $0.67 per share quarterly common stock dividend.

In Q1 2020, the Company…

• suspended its dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan.
• sold six facilities for $18 million in cash proceeds generating $2 million in gains.
• completed $19 million of new investments.
• invested $39 million in capital renovation and construction-in-progress projects.
• borrowed $300 million on credit facility for potential liquidity needs.
• paid a $0.67 per share quarterly common stock dividend.

NET INCOME

The Company reported net income of $63.1 million, or $0.27 per common share, on revenues of $263.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. This compares to net income of $61.1 million, or $0.27 per common share, on revenues of $246.7 million, for the same period in 2019.

The Company reported net income of $163.5 million, or $0.70 per common share, on revenues of $892.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. This compares to net income of $351.9 million, or $1.58 per common share, on revenues of $928.8 million, for the same period in 2019.

The year-over-year decrease in net income was primarily due to (i) a $135.5 million write-off of non-cash revenue (primarily straight-line revenue), (ii) a $36.6 million reduction in gains on the sale of assets, (iii) $38.0 million in provision for credit losses, (iv) a $28.2 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense from new investments, (v) a net increase of $16.2 million of impairments on direct financing leases and real estate properties, (vi) a $14.2 million increase in interest expense and (vii) a $13.3 million increase in loss on debt extinguishment. The decrease in net income was offset by (i) a $60.3 million increase in rental income from the $735 million Encore portfolio acquisition completed on October 31, 2019, (ii) a $17.8 million increase in rental income from the $655 million MedEquities Realty Trust, Inc. (“MedEquities”) merger on May 17, 2019, (iii) a $13.8 million increase of non-recurring revenue, and (iv) a $3.1 million decrease of acquisition, merger and transition related costs.

FOURTH QUARTER 2020 RESULTS

Revenues – Revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 totaled $263.8 million, which included $11.9 million of non-cash revenue, $3.1 million of real estate tax and ground rents, $4.3 million of non-recurring revenue, and a $2.1 million write-off of non-cash revenue (primarily straight-line revenue).

Expenses – Expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 totaled $192.5 million, consisting of $82.6 million of depreciation and amortization expense, $56.0 million of interest expense, $28.8 million of impairment on real estate properties, $10.4 million of general and administrative (“G&A”) expense, $4.4 million of stock-based compensation expense, $4.4 million in provision for credit losses, $3.2 million of real estate tax and ground lease expense, $2.7 million of amortized deferred financing costs, $2.0 million of acquisition, merger and transition related costs offset by a $2.0 million recovery on direct financing leases.

Other Income and Expense – Other income and expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 was a net expense of $7.4 million, primarily consisting of $12.4 million charge related to debt extinguishment offset by a $5.2 million gain on assets sold.

Funds From Operations – NAREIT FFO for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 was $173.3 million, or $0.73 per common share, on 237 million weighted-average common shares outstanding, compared to $175.5 million, or $0.77 per common share, on 228 million weighted-average common shares outstanding, for the same period in 2019.

The $173.3 million of NAREIT FFO includes $12.4 million in loss on debt extinguishment, $4.4 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense, $4.4 million in provision for credit losses, a $2.1 million write-off of non-cash revenue (primarily straight-line revenue), $2.0 million of acquisition, merger and transition related costs offset by $4.3 million of non-recurring revenue and a $2.0 million recovery on direct financing leases.

The $175.5 million of NAREIT FFO for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 includes $3.8 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense, $0.2 million write-off of non-cash revenue (primarily straight-line revenue) and $0.2 million of impairment on direct financing leases offset by $1.4 million of non-recurring revenue.

Adjusted FFO was $192.5 million, or $0.81 per common share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, compared to $178.3 million, or $0.78 per common share, for the same quarter in 2019. For further information, see the “Funds From Operations” schedule below and on the Company’s website.

2020 ANNUAL RESULTS

Revenues and Expenses – Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020 totaled $892.4 million, which included $40.7 million of non-cash revenue, $12.6 million of real estate tax and ground rents, $16.2 million of non-recurring revenue offset by a write-off of $146.6 million in uncollectible accounts (primarily straight-line revenue) due to placing four operators on a cash basis for purposes of revenue recordation resulting from substantial doubt about their ability to continue as going concerns.

Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2020 totaled $734.9 million, consisting of $329.9 million of depreciation and amortization expense, $213.3 million of interest expense, $72.5 million of impairment on real estate properties, $39.6 million of G&A expense, $38.0 million in provision for credit losses based on a new accounting standard adopted January 1, 2020, $18.8 million of stock-based compensation expense, $13.8 million of real estate tax and ground lease expense, $10.1 million of amortized deferred financing costs, $2.0 million in acquisition, merger and transition related costs offset by a $3.1 million recovery on direct financing leases.

Other Income and Expense – Other income and expense for the year ended December 31, 2020 was net income of $4.9 million primarily consisting of $13.3 million in charges on debt extinguishment offset by $19.1 million of gains on assets sold.

Funds From Operations – NAREIT FFO for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $555.9 million, or $2.36 per common share, on 235 million weighted-average common shares outstanding, compared to $640.0 million, or $2.88 per common share on 222 million weighted-average common shares outstanding, for the same period in 2019.

The $555.9 million of NAREIT FFO includes $146.6 million write-off of non-cash revenue (primarily straight-line revenue), $39.6 million of provision for credit losses, $18.8 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense, $15.8 million of loss on debt extinguishment, $2.0 million of acquisition, merger and transition related costs, and $0.9 million in severance expense offset by $16.2 million of non-recurring revenue and a $3.1 million recovery on direct financing leases.

The $640.0 million of NAREIT FFO for the year ended December 31, 2019 includes $14.9 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense, a $11.1 million write-off of non-cash revenue (primarily straight-line revenue), $7.9 million of impairments on direct financing leases, $5.1 million of merger costs related to the May 2019 acquisition of MedEquities, $2.0 million of loss on debt extinguishment related to an unconsolidated joint venture, $1.7 million of restructuring costs and a $1.1 million one-time lease termination payment offset by $2.4 million of non-recurring revenue.

Adjusted FFO was $760.4 million, or $3.23 per common share, for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $681.4 million, or $3.07 per common share, for 2019. For further information, see the “Funds From Operations” schedule below and the Company’s website.

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Equity Shelf Program and Dividend Reinvestment and Common Stock Purchase Plan – The Company reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment and Common Stock Purchase Plan on December 17, 2020 after temporarily suspending it on March 23, 2020. During the quarter ended December 31, 2020, the Company sold 4.2 million shares of its common stock, generating $153.1 million of gross proceeds, under its Equity Shelf Program:

$700 Million Senior Notes – On October 9, 2020, the Company issued $700 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031. The notes were sold at a public offering price of 98.249% of their face value before the underwriters’ discount. The Company’s net proceeds from the offering were used to partially repay outstanding borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility and term loans.

In conjunction with the repayments on the term loans, the Company settled several interest-rate swaps with an aggregate notional value of $275 million and paid the Company’s swap counterparties approximately $11 million. The settlements of the swaps were recorded as interest – refinancing costs on the Company’s income statement.

2021 RECENT AND 2020 FOURTH QUARTER PORTFOLIO

Q1 2021 Portfolio Activity:

$510 Million Acquisition – On January 20, 2021, the Company acquired 24 senior living facilities from Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (NYSE: PEAK) for $510 million. The acquisition included the assumption of an in-place master lease with Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD). The master lease has 2021 contractual rent of $43.5 million with a 2.4% annual escalator, and includes 24 facilities representing 2,552 operating units located in Arizona (1), California (1), Florida (1), Illinois (1), New Jersey (1), Oregon (6), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Texas (6), Virginia (1), and Washington (4).

Q4 2020 Portfolio Activity:

$98 Million of New Investments – In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company completed approximately $78.4 million of new investments and $19.4 million in capital renovations and new construction projects consisting of the following:

$78.4 Million Acquisition – On November 1, 2020, the Company acquired six skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) and one assisted living facility (“ALF”) located in Virginia from an unrelated third party for approximately $78.4 million. The seven facilities with 876 beds were added to an existing operator’s master lease with an initial annual cash yield of 9.5% with 2.0% annual escalators.

$19.4 Million of New Investments – In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company invested $19.4 million under its capital renovation and construction-in-progress programs.

Asset Sales and Impairments:

$64 Million in Asset Sales – In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company sold 16 facilities for $63.7 million in cash, recognizing a gain of approximately $5.2 million. Twelve of the assets were previously classified as held for sale.

Impairments and Assets Held for Sale – During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company recorded a net impairment charge of $28.8 million to reduce the net book values on seven properties to their estimated fair values or expected selling prices.

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had 22 properties classified as assets held for sale, totaling approximately $81.5 million. On February 2, 2021, the Company sold 5 of the 22 held for sale assets (valued at $5.2 million at December 31, 2020) for $75.8 million in cash and expects to recognize a Q1 2021 gain of approximately $70.6 million from this sale.

BALANCE SHEET AND LIQUIDITY

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $5.2 billion of outstanding indebtedness with a weighted-average annual interest rate of 4.2%. The Company’s indebtedness consisted of an aggregate principal amount of $4.6 billion of senior unsecured notes, $186.7 million of unsecured term loans, $369.5 million of secured debt and £74.0 million (USD equivalent $101.2 million) of borrowings outstanding under its unsecured revolving credit facility. Total cash and cash equivalents were $163.5 million as of December 31, 2020, and the Company had $1.1 billion of undrawn capacity on its unsecured credit facility revolver.

CFO COMMENTS

Bob Stephenson, Omega’s Chief Financial Officer, commented, “In October, we continued to improve our balance sheet with a $700 million senior unsecured notes offering. We were able to repay approximately $700 million of variable rate debt maturing in the next two years with 10-year fixed-rate paper, reducing our December 31st variable rate debt balance to approximately $240 million. The 3.375% coupon was the lowest 10-year coupon ever issued by Omega.”

Mr. Stephenson continued, “Our bond deal was leverage-neutral and allowed us to repay all of our US dollar LIBOR-based revolving credit facility debt. In addition, we continued to lower our leverage in the fourth quarter with ATM share issuances and increased our balance sheet cash to help finance the Brookdale portfolio acquisition from Healthpeak in January 2021.”

DIVIDENDS

On January 28, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a common stock dividend of $0.67 per share, to be paid February 16, 2021 to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 8, 2021.

TAX TREATMENT FOR 2020 DIVIDENDS

On February 14, 2020, May 15, 2020, August 14, 2020 and November 16, 2020, the Company paid dividends to its common stockholders in the per share amounts of $0.67 for stockholders of record on January 31, 2020, April 30, 2020, July 31, 2020 and November 2, 2020, respectively. The Company has determined the tax treatment for the dividends is as follows:

ESG

As previously reported, on January 27, 2021, Omega was named one of 380 companies across 11 sectors included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (“GEI”). The GEI brings transparency to gender-related practices and policies at publicly listed companies, increasing the breadth of environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) data available to investors. The GEI scoring methodology allows investors to assess company performance and compare across industry peer groups. The reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: female leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, sexual harassment policies, and pro-women brand.

2021 GUIDANCE

Given the continued uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the financial performance of the Company’s operators and the extent of future necessary government support to the operators, the Company will not be providing 2021 earnings guidance.

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will be conducting a conference call on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10 a.m. Eastern time to review the Company’s 2020 fourth quarter results and current developments. Analysts and investors within the United States interested in participating are invited to call (877) 511-2891. The Canadian toll-free dial-in number is (855) 669-9657. All other international participants may use the dial-in number (412) 902-4140. Ask the operator to be connected to the “Omega Healthcare’s Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Call.”

To listen to the conference call via webcast, log on to www.omegahealthcare.com and click the “earnings call” icon on the Company’s home page. Webcast replays of the call will be available on the Company’s website for two weeks following the call.

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Omega is a real estate investment trust that invests in the long-term healthcare industry, primarily in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Its portfolio of assets is operated by a diverse group of healthcare companies, predominantly in a triple-net lease structure. The assets span all regions within the US, as well as in the UK.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements regarding Omega’s or its tenants’, operators’, borrowers’ or managers’ expected future financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, funds from operations, dividends and dividend plans, financing opportunities and plans, capital markets transactions, business strategy, budgets, projected costs, operating metrics, capital expenditures, competitive positions, acquisitions, investment opportunities, dispositions, facility transitions, growth opportunities, expected lease income, continued qualification as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), plans and objectives of management for future operations and statements that include words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will” and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ from Omega’s expectations.

Omega’s actual results may differ materially from those reflected in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including, among other things: (i) uncertainties relating to the business operations of the operators of Omega’s properties, including those relating to reimbursement by third-party payors, regulatory matters and occupancy levels; (ii) the impact of novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) on our business and the business of our operators, including without limitation, the extent and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased costs experienced by operators of SNFs and “ALFs” in connection therewith, the ability of operators to comply with new infection control and vaccine protocols, and the extent to which continued government support may be available to operators to offset such costs and the conditions related thereto; (iii) the ability of any of Omega’s operators in bankruptcy to reject unexpired lease obligations, modify the terms of Omega’s mortgages and impede the ability of Omega to collect unpaid rent or interest during the pendency of a bankruptcy proceeding and retain security deposits for the debtor’s obligations, and other costs and uncertainties associated with operator bankruptcies; (iv) Omega’s ability to re-lease, otherwise transition or sell underperforming assets on a timely basis and on terms that allow Omega to realize the carrying value of these assets; (v) the availability and cost of capital to us; (vi) changes in Omega’s credit ratings and the ratings of its debt securities; (vii) competition in the financing of healthcare facilities; (viii) competition in the long-term healthcare industry and shifts in the perception of various types of long-term care facilities, including SNFs and ALFs; (ix) additional regulatory and other changes in the healthcare sector; (x) changes in the financial position of our operators; (xi) the effect of economic and market conditions generally, and particularly in the healthcare industry; (xii) changes in interest rates; (xiii) the timing, amount and yield of any additional investments; (xiv) changes in tax laws and regulations affecting REITs; (xv) the potential impact of changes in the SNF and ALF market or local real estate conditions on the Company’s ability to dispose of assets held for sale for the anticipated proceeds or on a timely basis, or to redeploy the proceeds therefrom on favorable terms; (xvi) Omega’s ability to maintain its status as a REIT; (xvii) the effect of other factors affecting our business or the businesses of our operators that are beyond our or their control, including natural disasters, other health crises or pandemics and governmental action, particularly in the healthcare industry, and (xviii) other factors identified in Omega’s filings with the SEC.

Contacts

Matthew Gourmand, SVP, Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations

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Bob Stephenson, CFO at (410) 427-1700

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