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BETHESDA, Md., June 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Chindex International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDX), an independent American provider of international healthcare services and Western healthcare products in the People's Republic of China, today announced results for its fiscal year end and fourth quarter ended March 31, 2008.
For the 2008 fiscal year, the Company reported total revenue of $130.1 million, an increase of 23% over the prior year, and income from continuing operations increased 80% to $8.3 million from $4.6 million in the prior year. Net income increased 34% to $3.7 million, or earnings per share of $0.32 compared to net income of $2.7 million or earnings per share of $0.29 for the year ended March 31, 2007.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2008, revenue was $34.6 million, an increase of 40% over the prior year, and income from continuing operations decreased 55% to $426,000 from $939,000 in the prior year. The net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 was $2.7 million or loss per share of $0.20 compared to net income of $665,000, or earnings per share of $0.06, for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. The quarterly results were negatively impacted by certain non-routine year-end adjustments as well as the interest charge related to the conversion of a JP Morgan convertible bond.
The Company's balance sheet as of March 31, 2008 shows cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $80.4 million, total assets of $136.0 million, a current ratio of 4.51:1 and stockholders' equity of $87.4 million.
Roberta Lipson, President and CEO of Chindex, commented on the results:
"We continue to see great opportunity for our healthcare businesses in
China -- the world's fastest growing market. Our revenue growth and
profitable
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