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                                   FORM 10-Q
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C. 20549

                  Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15 (d)
                    of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For Quarter Ended September 30, 1997

Commission File Number 1-8351

                              CHEMED CORPORATION
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


            Delaware                          31-0791746      
(State or other jurisdiction of   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)


2600 Chemed Center, 255 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202  

(Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip code)


                                (513) 762-6900
             (Registrant's telephone 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     
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


Class                   Amount                       Date

Capital Stock           10,071,520 Shares            October 31, 1997
$1 Par Value      
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                            CHEMED CORPORATION AND 
                             SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES



                                     Index
Page No. PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheet - September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 3 Consolidated Statement of Income - Three months and nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 4 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 5 Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements 6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 10 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 15
Page 2 of 18 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements CHEMED CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (in thousands except share and per share data) UNAUDITED
September 30, December 31, 1997 1996* ------------- ------------ ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 131,495 $ 14,028 Accounts receivable, less allowances of $2,617 37,091 31,555 (1996 - 1,583) Inventories Raw materials 751 685 Finished goods and general merchandise 7,955 7,665 Statutory deposits 17,131 19,962 Other current assets 12,196 25,480 ---------- --------- Total current assets 206,619 99,375 Net assets of discontinued operations - 140,138 Other investments 66,217 62,098 Properties and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation of $34,308 (1996 - $29,188) 50,155 40,661 Identifiable intangible assets less accumulated amortization of $3,933 (1996 - $2,851) 13,415 12,390 Goodwill less accumulated amortization of $18,193 (1996 - $14,501) 139,506 138,203 Other assets 19,567 16,496 ---------- --------- Total Assets $ 495,479 $ 509,361 ========== ========= LIABILITIES Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 8,783 $ 8,959 Bank notes and loans payable 135 5,000 Current portion of long-term debt 15,610 12,526 Income taxes 40,456 3,333 Deferred contract revenue 24,862 24,735 Other current liabilities 45,226 35,826 ---------- --------- Total current liabilities 135,072 90,379 Deferred income taxes 900 2,974 Long-term debt 90,339 158,140 Other liabilities and deferred income 41,931 39,977 ---------- --------- Total Liabilities 268,242 291,470 ---------- --------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Capital stock-authorized 15,000,000 shares $1 par; issued 12,923,019 (1996 - 12,767,565) shares 12,923 12,768 Paid-in capital 154,974 150,296 Retained earnings 150,330 139,262 Treasury stock - 2,873,140 (1996 - 2,815,655) shares, at cost (85,149) (82,943) Unearned compensation (24,968) (27,554) Unrealized appreciation on investments 19,127 26,062 ---------- ---------- Total Stockholders' Equity 227,237 217,891 ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 495,479 $ 509,361 ========== ========== *Reclassified for operations discontinued in September 1997. See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements.
Page 3 of 18 CHEMED CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME UNAUDITED (in thousands except per share data)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ------------------- ------------------- 1997 1996* 1997 1996* -------- -------- -------- --------- Continuing Operations Sales $ 4,373 $ 4,342 $ 12,879 $ 12,716 Service revenues 83,061 70,828 238,231 209,118 -------- -------- -------- --------- Total sales and service revenues 87,434 75,170 251,110 221,834 -------- -------- -------- --------- Cost of goods sold 2,988 2,832 8,958 8,027 Cost of services provided 51,315 43,255 147,652 127,544 Selling and marketing expenses 6,289 5,731 18,419 17,224 General and administrative expenses 19,471 16,844 55,760 51,112 Depreciation 2,145 1,863 6,261 5,436 --------- --------- --------- --------- Total costs and expenses 82,208 70,525 237,050 209,343 --------- --------- --------- --------- Income from operations 5,226 4,645 14,060 12,491 Interest expense (2,924) (2,069) (8,476) (5,532) Other income, net 1,298 1,914 16,172 24,012 --------- --------- --------- --------- Income before income taxes and minority interest 3,600 4,490 21,756 30,971 Income taxes (1,494) (1,801) (8,329) (11,647) Minority interest in earnings of subsidiary - (721) - (2,964) --------- --------- --------- --------- Income from continuing operations 2,106 1,968 13,427 16,360 Discontinued Operations 9,702 2,496 13,160 5,989 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net Income $ 11,808 $ 4,464 $ 26,587 $ 22,349 ========= ========= ========= ========= Earnings Per Common Share Income from continuing operations $ .21 $ .20 $ 1.34 $ 1.66 ========= ========= ========= ========= Net income $ 1.18 $ .46 $ 2.65 $ 2.27 ========= ========= ========= ========= Average Number of Shares Outstanding 10,042 9,790 10,026 9,831 ========= ========= ========= ========= Cash Dividends Paid Per Share $ .52 $ .52 $ 1.56 $ 1.56 ========= ========= ========= ========= *Reclassified for operations discontinued in September 1997. See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements.
Page 4 of 18 CHEMED CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS UNAUDITED (in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30, ---------------------- 1997 1996* --------- --------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities Net income $ 26,587 $ 22,349 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Discontinued operations (13,160) (5,989) Gains on sale of investments (12,235) (17,431) Depreciation and amortization 10,717 7,972 Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable 330 491 Provision for deferred income taxes (222) (2,129) Minority interest in earnings of subsidiary - 2,964 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding amounts acquired in business combinations (Increase)/decrease in accounts receivable (2,517) 675 (Increase)/decrease in inventories and other current assets (180) 457 Increase/(decrease) in statutory deposits 2,831 (838) (Increase)/decrease in accounts payable, deferred contract revenue and other current liabilities (724) 6,779 Increase in income taxes 6,290 3,127 Other - net 965 (1,974) --------- --------- Net cash provided by continuing operations 18,682 16,453 Net cash provided by discontinued operations 9,699 15,804 --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities 28,381 32,257 --------- --------- Cash Flows From Investing Activities Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations 187,278 (1,606) Capital expenditures (15,013) (7,729) Proceeds from sale of investments 14,060 30,349 Business combinations, net of cash acquired (8,929) (9,508) Investing activities of discontinued operations (5,464) (5,941) Purchase of Roto-Rooter minority interest (2,352) (89,854) Other - net (572) 119 --------- --------- Net cash provided/(used) by investing activities 169,008 (84,170) --------- --------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities Repayment of long-term debt (95,167) (223) Proceeds from long-term debt 35,000 - Dividends paid (15,660) (15,343) Increase/(decrease) in bank notes and overdrafts payable (4,865) 65,000 Issuance of capital stock 338 343 Purchase of treasury stock - (3,650) Other - net 432 150 --------- --------- Net cash provided/(used) by financing activities (79,922) 46,277 --------- --------- Increase/(Decrease) In Cash And Cash Equivalents 117,467 (5,636) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 14,028 20,403 --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $131,495 $ 14,767 ========= ========= * Reclassified for operations discontinued in September 1997. See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements.
Page 5 of 18 CHEMED CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements 1. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of SEC Regulation S-X. Consequently, they do not include all the disclosures required under generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, in the opinion of the management of Chemed Corporation (the "Company"), the financial statements presented herein contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Chemed"). For further information regarding Chemed's accounting policies, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes included in Chemed's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996. 2. Primary earnings per common share are computed using the weighted average number of shares of capital stock outstanding and exclude the dilutive effect of outstanding stock options as it is not material. In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 ("SAFS 128"), Earnings Per Share, effective for reporting periods ending after December 15, 1997. Adoption of SAFS 128 in December 1997 is not expected to impact the Company's reported earnings per share. 3. Effective September 20, 1997, Chemed sold all of the wholly owned businesses comprising the Omnia Group ("Omnia") to Banta Corporation for $50.7 million in cash plus deferred payments with a present value of $1.5 million. During the third quarter of 1997, Chemed recognized an aftertax loss of $19.2 million on the sale of Omnia. The results of Omnia, a manufacturer and distributor of medical and dental supplies to dealers throughout the United States, have been classified as discontinued operations. Significant operating data related to Omnia are presented on the following page (in thousands): Page 6 of 18
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ------------------ --------------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 -------- -------- ------- -------- Sales and Service Revenues $ 14,863 $ 17,893 $ 49,754 $ 54,674 ======== ======== ======== ======== Income before income taxes $ 1,080 $ 532 $ 2,977 $ 2,972 Income Taxes (624) (145) (1,172) (895) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net Income $ 456 $ 387 $ 1,805 $ 2,077 ======== ======== ======== ========
On September 30, 1997, Chemed's 82%-owned subsidiary National Sanitary Supply Company ("National"), was merged with TFBD, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Unisource Worldwide, Inc. ("Unisource"). In exchange for its ownership interest in National, Chemed received $120.2 million in cash. In addition, Unisource has repaid approximately $18.1 of intercompany borrowings owed to Chemed by National as of September 30, 1997. During the third quarter of 1997, Chemed recognized an aftertax gain of $28.7 million on the sale of National. The results of National, the largest specialized distributor of sanitary maintenance supplies and paper supplies in the United States, have been classified as discontinued operations. Significant operating data related to National are presented below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ------------------ --------------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 -------- -------- -------- -------- Sales and Service Revenues $ 82,599 $ 80,652 $235,301 $235,139 ======== ======== ======== ======== Income/(loss) before income taxes $ (614) $ 3,066 $ 2,542 $ 6,834 Income Taxes 317 (1,254) (997) (2,869) Minority Interest 50 (303) (281) (653) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net Income/(loss) $ (247) $ 1,509 $ 1,264 $ 3,312 ======== ======== ======== ========
In addition, the assets and liabilities of Omnia and National have been reclassified in the consolidated balance sheet as net assets of discontinued operations. The components of net assets of discontinued operations at December 31, 1996, are presented on the following page (in thousands). Page 7 of 18
Omnia National Total ------- -------- -------- Current assets $29,154 $ 65,923 $ 95,077 Properties and equipment, at cost less accumulated depreciation 20,605 21,992 42,597 Goodwill less accumulated amortization 22,858 25,872 48,730 Other noncurrent assets 5,045 770 5,815 Current liabilities (4,919) (31,371) (36,290) Deferred income taxes (2,827) (848) (3,675) Minority interest - (10,820) (10,820) Other noncurrent liabilities (26) (1,270) (1,296) ------- -------- -------- Net assets of discontinued operations $69,890 $ 70,248 $140,138 ======= ======== ========
Discontinued operations, as shown in the accompanying consolidated statement of income, comprise the following (in thousands):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ------------------ --------------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 -------- -------- -------- -------- Gain on the Sale of National, net of income taxes of $32,382,000 $ 28,740 $ - $ 28,740 $ - Loss on the sale of Omnia, net of income tax benefit of $1,223,000 (19,247) - (19,247) - Net income/(loss) from operations - National (247) 1,509 1,264 3,312 Net income from operation - Omnia 456 387 1,805 2,077 Accrual adjustments relating to operations discontinued in 1991 - 600 - 600 Adjustment relating to the settlement of tax issues arising from the sale of operations discontinued in 1994 - - 598 - -------- -------- --------- --------- Total discontinued operations $ 9,702 $ 2,496 $ 13,160 $ 5,989 ======== ======== ========= =========
Page 8 of 18 4. During the first nine months of 1997, Chemed completed ten purchase business combinations in the Roto-Rooter and Patient Care business segments for an aggregate purchase price of $8,929,000 in cash. The aggregate purchase price was allocated as follows (in thousands): Working capital $ 1,753 Identifiable intangible assets 694 Goodwill 6,683 Other liabilities -- net (182) -------- Subtotal 8,948 Less: cash acquired (19) -------- Net cash used $ 8,929 ======== Unaudited pro forma sales and service revenues, assuming these acquisitions had been completed on January 1, 1996, are presented below (in thousands):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ------------------ ------------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 -------- -------- ------- -------- Pro forma sales and service revenues $ 89,000 $ 83,816 $263,350 $244,256 ======== ======== ======== ========
Other than the impact on sales and service revenues, these acquisitions did not materially impact the results of operations during 1997. Page 9 of 18 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Financial Condition - ------------------- Cash and cash equivalents increased $117.5 million from $14.0 million at December 31, 1996 to $131.5 million at September 30, 1997 primarily due to the receipt of cash proceeds from the sale of the Omnia Group ("Omnia") and National Sanitary Supply Company ("National") in September 1997. Approximately $65 million of the $187.2 million of net cash proceeds from the sales of discontinued operations were used to repay short- and long- term borrowings. The increase in accounts receivable from $31.6 million at December 31, 1996 to $37.1 million at September 30, 1997 is primarily attributable to a higher level of sales in the third quarter of 1997 versus sales recorded in the fourth quarter of 1996. The reduction in the statutory deposits from $20.0 million at December 31, 1996 to $17.1 million at September 30, 1997 is primarily due to an increase in the tangible net assets of Chemed's service contract business, which is required to maintain such deposits based on various factors, one of which is the level of tangible net assets. The decline in other current assets from $25.5 million at December 31, 1996 to $12.2 million at September 30, 1997 is due primarily to the reclassification of current payments of Vitas' redeemable preferred stock to other investments (noncurrent) in recognition of the deferral of the due date of such payments to the fourth quarter of 1998 (see discussion below). Income taxes increased from $3.3 million at December 31, 1996 to $40.5 million at September 30, 1997 primarily due to the accrual of current taxes on the gain on the sale of National in September 1997. Approximately $25 million of such taxes will be paid in December 1997 and $5 million paid in March 31, 1998. Other current liabilities increased from $35.8 million at December 31, 1996 to $45.2 million at September 30, 1997 due to the accrual of expenses and costs on the sale of Omnia and National in September 1997. Vitas is continuing to explore long-term financing alternatives to increase its liquidity. To facilitate the completion of a possible public offering of Vitas' common stock, Chemed and Vitas agreed to defer the due dates on the redeemable preferred stock ("Preferred") of Vitas owned by Chemed until the fourth quarter of 1998. Upon the completion of such an offering, the Preferred would be due and payable. Additionally, Vitas' debt covenants did not permit its timely payment of the preferred dividends due Chemed on January 15 and July 15, 1997 ($1.2 million each). In August 1997, Vitas paid $608,000 toward these Page 10 of 18 dividends. It is anticipated that a similar dividend payment will be made by Vitas in November 1997. On the basis of current information, management believes the Company's investment in Vitas is fully recoverable and that no permanent impairment exits. At September 30, 1997 Chemed had approximately $34.2 million of unused lines of credit with various banks. Based on the Company's current financial position and its available lines of credit, management believes its sources of capital and liquidity are satisfactory for the Company's needs in the foreseeable future. Results of Operations - --------------------- Sales and service revenues and operating profit from continuing operations by business segment follow (in thousands):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ------------------ ----------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 -------- -------- ------- ------- Sales and Service Revenues - ----------------- Roto-Rooter $ 56,358 $ 50,652 $161,387 $148,473 Patient Care 31,076 24,518 89,723 73,361 -------- ------- -------- -------- Total $ 87,434 $ 75,170 $251,110 $221,834 ======== ======== ======== ======== Operating Profit - ---------------- Roto-Rooter $ 5,924 $ 4,899 $ 15,205 $ 13,687 Patient Care 1,554 1,435 4,012 4,001 -------- ------- -------- -------- Total $ 7,478 $ 6,334 $ 19,217 $ 17,688 ======== ======== ======== ========
Data relating to (a) the increase or decrease in sales and service revenues and (b) operating profit as a percent of sales and service revenues for each segment are set forth on the following page: Page 11 of 18
Sales and Service Operating Profit Revenues % as a % of Sales Increase/(Decrease) (Operating Margin) ------------------- ------------------- 1997 vs. 1996 1997 1996 ------------------- -------- --------- Three Months Ended September 30, - ------------------ Roto-Rooter 11% 10.5% 9.7% Patient Care 27 5.0 5.9 Total 16 8.6 8.4 Nine Months Ended September 30, - ------------------ Roto-Rooter 9% 9.4% 9.2% Patient Care 22 4.5 5.5 Total 13 7.7 8.0
Third Quarter 1997 Versus Third Quarter 1996 - ---------------------------------------------- Sales and service revenues of the Roto-Rooter segment for the third quarter of 1997 totaled $56,358,000, an increase of 11% over the $50,652,000 of revenues recorded for the third quarter of 1996. For the third quarter of 1997, plumbing revenues, which account for approximately 28% of total revenues, and sewer and drain cleaning revenues, which account for approximately 29%, increased 18% and 2%, respectively, over amounts recorded in the comparable quarter of 1996. Revenues of Roto-Rooter's service contract business (Service America) for the third quarter of 1997, which account for approximately 31% of this segment's total revenue, increased 10% versus such revenues recorded in the third quarter of 1996. Excluding revenues of businesses acquired in 1997, sales and service revenues of the Roto-Rooter segment for the third quarter of 1997 increased 7% over such revenues recorded for the third quarter of 1996. The operating margin of the Roto-Rooter segment increased from 9.7% during the third quarter of 1996 to 10.5% during the third quarter of 1997, primarily as a result of the increased operating margin of Service America's business during 1997. Total revenues of the Patient Care segment increased from $24,518,000 in the third quarter of 1996 to $31,076,000 in the third quarter of 1997. Excluding businesses acquired in 1997, the sales of Patient Care for the third quarter of 1997 increased 6% versus sales recorded in the third quarter of 1996. The operating margin of the Patient Care Segment declined from 5.9% during the third quarter of 1996 to 5.0% during the third quarter of 1997, primarily due to market pressures on pricing. Page 12 of 18 Interest expense increased from $2,069,000 in the third quarter of 1996 to $2,924,000 in the third quarter of 1997, primarily due to the increased borrowings incurred as a result of Chemed's purchase of Roto-Rooter's minority interest in the third quarter of 1996. Other income declined from $1,914,000 in the third quarter of 1996 to $1,298,000 in the third quarter of 1997, primarily as a result of reduced interest income in the 1997 period. This reduction was attributable primarily to the use of a portion of Chemed's excess cash for the previously mentioned purchase of the Roto-Rooter minority interest in the third quarter of 1996. During the third quarter of 1997 the Company's effective income tax rate was 41.5% as compared with 40.1% during the comparable period of 1996. The higher rate in 1997 was attributable primarily to higher effective state and local rates during the 1997 period. Chemed's income from continuing operations increased from $1,968,000 ($.20 per share) during the third quarter of 1996 to $2,106,000 ($.21 per share) during the third quarter of 1997. Net income for the third quarter of 1997 totalled $11,808,000 ($1.18 per share) as compared with $4,464,000 ($.46 per share) for the third quarter of 1996. Discontinued operations for 1997 amounted to $9,702,000, and included a net aftertax gain of $9,493,000 on the sale of Omnia and National Sanitary Supply. For the third quarter of 1996 discontinued operations amounted to $2,496,000, and primarily represented the operating results of Omnia and National Sanitary Supply. Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 Versus September 30, 1996 - -------------------------------------------------------------- Sales and service revenues of the Roto-Rooter segment for the first nine months of 1997 increased 9% versus sales recorded during the first nine months of 1996. This sales growth was attributable to revenue increases of 12% and 2%, respectively, in Roto-Rooter's sewer and drain cleaning and plumbing repair business for the 1997 period. In addition, sales of Roto-Rooter's service contract business increased 9% in 1997 as compared with sales recorded during the 1996 period. The operating margin of this segment increased from 9.2% during the first nine months of 1996 to 9.4% during the first nine months of 1997. The Patient Care segment recorded service revenues of $89,723,000 during the first nine months of 1997, an increase of 22% over revenues recorded in the first nine months of 1996. Excluding the sales of Priority Care, acquired in April 1997, Page 13 of 18 this sales growth would have been 7%. The operating margin of Patient Care during the first nine months of 1997 was 4.5% as compared with 5.5% during the first nine months of 1996. This decline is primarily attributable to a decline in the gross profit margin in the 1997 period, largely as the result of market pricing pressures. Interest expense for the first nine months of 1997 totalled $8,476,000 as compared with $5,532,000 for the first nine months of 1996. This increase was primarily attributable to increased borrowings resulting from the third quarter 1996 purchase of the Roto-Rooter minority interest by Chemed. Other income for the first nine months of 1997 declined from $24,012,000 in the first nine months of 1996 to $16,172,000 first nine months of 1997. This decline was primarily attributable to larger gains in the sales of investments recorded during the 1996 period. For the first nine months of 1997 the Company's effective income tax rate was 38.3% as compared with an effective rate of 37.6% for the first nine months of 1996. This increase is largely attributable to a higher effective state and local income tax rate during the 1997 period. Chemed's income from continuing operations declined from $16,360,000 ($1.66 per share) during the first nine months of 1996 to $13,427,000 ($1.34 per share) during the first nine months of 1997. Earnings for the nine-month periods included aftertax gains from sales of investments of $7,652,000 ($.76 per share) and $10,919,000 ($1.11 per share) in 1997 and 1996, respectively. Net income for the first nine months of 1997 totalled $26,587,000 ($2.65 per share) and included income from discontinued operations amounting to $13,160,000, largely relating to the sale of Omnia and National Sanitary Supply during the third quarter of 1997. Net income for 1996 amounted to $22,349,000 ($2.27 per share) and included income from discontinued operations of $5,989,000, largely income from the operations of National Sanitary Supply and Omnia. Page 14 of 18 PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION - ---------------------------- Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K -------------------------------- (a) Exhibits --------
Exhibit SK 601 Page No. Ref. No. Description No. ------- -------- ------------------ ---------- 1 (11) Statement re: Computation of Per Share Earnings E-1 -- E-2 2 (27) Financial Data Schedule E-3 -- E-4
(b) Reports on Form 8-K --------------------------- A report on Form 8-K was filed dated October 9, 1997 reporting that: (1) On September 24, 1997, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company had completed the sale of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of its wholly owned businesses comprising of Omnia Group to Banta Corporation for $52.2 million; and (2) On September 30, 1997 National Sanitary Supply Company ("National"), an 82%-owned subsidiary of the Company, was merged with TFBD, a wholly owned subsidiary of Unisource Worldwide, Inc. In exchange for its ownership interest in National, Chemed received $120.2 million in cash. The report on Form 8-K included a description of the transactions involved along with pro forma consolidated income statements of the Company for the six month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 and for the year ended December 31, 1996. A pro forma balance sheet as of June 30, 1997 was also included. The pro forma income statements presented the consolidated results of operations of the Company, assuming the sale of Omnia and National occurred on January 1 of each period presented. The pro forma balance sheet presented the consolidated financial position of the Company assuming said transactions occurred on June 30, 1997. Page 15 of 18 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements 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. Chemed Corporation ------------------------- (Registrant) Dated: November 13, 1997 By Naomi C. Dallob ---------------------- ------------------------- Naomi C. Dallob Vice President and Secretary Dated: November 13, 1997 By Arthur V. Tucker, Jr. ---------------------- ------------------------- Arthur V. Tucker, Jr. Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) Page 16 of 18

                                                                EXHIBIT 11

                CHEMED CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
                     COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS                    
                   (in thousands except per share data)
  
                                   Income from Continuing Operations 
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                                Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
                                   September 30,        September 30,     
                                -------------------   -----------------
                                  1997       1996       1997      1996  
                                --------   --------   --------  -------
Computation of Earnings Per Common and Common Equivalent Share (a): - --------------------------- Reported Income $ 2,106 $ 1,968 $13,427 $16,360 ======= ======= ======= ======= Average number of shares used to compute earnings per common share 10,042 9,790 10,026 9,831 Effect of unexercised stock options 49 58 40 62 ------- ------- ------- ------- Average number of shares used to compute earnings per common and common equivalent share 10,091 9,848 10,066 9,893 ======= ======= ======= ======= Earnings per common and common equivalent share $ 0.21 $ 0.20 $ 1.33 $ 1.65 ======= ======= ======= ======= Computation of Earnings Per Common Share Assuming Full Dilution (a): - --------------------------- Reported Income $ 2,106 $ 1,968 $13,427 $16,360 ======= ======= ======= ======= Average number of shares used to compute earnings per common share 10,042 9,790 10,026 9,831 Effect of unexercised stock options 59 63 59 63 ------- ------- ------- ------- Average number of shares used to compute earnings per common share assuming full dilution 10,101 9,853 10,085 9,894 ======= ======= ======= ======= Earnings per common share assuming full dilution $ 0.21 $ 0.20 $ 1.33 $ 1.65 ======= ======= ======= ======= - ------------------- (a) This calculation is submitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601 (11) although it is not required by APB Opinion No. 15 because it results in dilution of less than 3%.
E - 1 Page 17 of 18 EXHIBIT 11 (continued) CHEMED CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS (in thousands except per share data) Net Income ---------------------------------------- Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, -------------------- ------------------ 1997 1996 1997 1996 -------- -------- -------- --------
Computation of Earnings Per Common and Common Equivalent Share (a): - --------------------------- Reported Income $11,808 $ 4,464 $26,587 $22,349 ======= ======= ======= ======= Average number of shares used to compute earnings per common share 10,042 9,790 10,026 9,831 Effect of unexercised stock options 49 58 40 62 ------- -------- ------- ------- Average number of shares used to compute earnings per common and common equivalent share 10,091 9,848 10,066 9,893 ======= ======== ======= ======= Earnings per common and common equivalent share $ 1.17 $ 0.45 $ 2.64 $ 2.26 ======= ======== ======= ======= Computation of Earnings Per Common Share Assuming Full Dilution (a): - --------------------------- Reported Income $11,808 $ 4,464 $26,587 $22,349 ======= ======== ======= ======= Average number of shares used to compute earnings per common share 10,042 9,790 10,026 9,831 Effect of unexercised stock options 59 63 59 63 ------- -------- ------- ------- Average number of shares used to compute earnings per common share assuming full dilution 10,101 9,853 10,085 9,894 ======= ======== ======= ======= Earnings per common share assuming full dilution $ 1.17 $ 0.45 $ 2.64 $ 2.26 ======= ======== ======= ======= - -------------------- (a) This calculation is submitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601 (11) although it is not required by APB Opinion No. 15 because it results in dilution of less than 3%.
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5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 FOR CHEMED CORPORATION AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 0000019584 CHEMED CORPORATION 1,000 9-MOS DEC-31-1997 SEP-30-1997 131,495 0 39,708 (2,617) 8,706 206,619 84,463 (34,308) 495,479 135,072 90,339 0 0 12,923 214,314 495,479 12,879 251,110 8,958 156,610 0 330 8,476 21,756 8,329 13,427 13,160 0 0 26,587 2.65 2.65
 

5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS RESTATED SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 FOR CHEMED CORPORATION AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 0000019584 CHEMED CORPORATION 1,000 9-MOS DEC-31-1996 JAN-01-1996 SEP-30-1996 14,767 100 33,074 (1,567) 8,260 88,052 67,735 (27,761) 517,108 178,544 57,946 0 0 12,700 201,782 517,108 12,716 221,834 8,027 135,571 0 491 5,532 30,971 11,647 16,360 5,989 0 0 22,349 2.27 2.27