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Continucare Announces Operating and Net Profit for the Third Quarter.


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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2000

Continucare Corporation (AMEX AMEX

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, a provider of outpatient outpatient /out·pa·tient/ (-pa-shent) a patient who comes to the hospital, clinic, or dispensary for diagnosis and/or treatment but does not occupy a bed.

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 physician care and home healthcare services, reported an operating profit Operating profit (or loss)

Revenue from a firm's regular activities less costs and expenses and before income deductions.


operating profit

See operating income.
 of $1.6 million and positive EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become  of $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000. Operating profit for the nine months ended March 31, 2000 was $2.7 million, and positive EBITDA of $5.1 million.

Revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 decreased to approximately ap·prox·i·mate  
adj.
1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident.

2.
 $30 million from approximately $50 million in the comparable quarter ended March 31, 1999. Revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2000 decreased to approximately $88 million from approximately $152 million in the comparable quarter ended March 31, 1999. These decreases were primarily due to: (a) the sale or closing of certain underperforming divisions during Fiscal 1999, and (b) a reduction in the number of patients for whom the Company is at risk through its Independent Practice Association.

Income for the quarter ended March 31, 2000, before the one time benefit derived de·rive  
v. de·rived, de·riv·ing, de·rives

v.tr.
1. To obtain or receive from a source.

2.
 from gain on extinguishment The destruction or cancellation of a right, a power, a contract, or an estate.

Extinguishment is sometimes confused with merger, though there is a clear distinction between them.
 of debt, was approximately $1.5 million or $0.05 per share, compared to a loss of approximately ($18.0) million or ($1.25) per share in the same period of 1999. Income for the nine months ended March 31, 2000 before the extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt, was approximately $2.7 million or $.09 per share compared to a loss of approximately ($31.0) million or ($2.16) per share (all per share amounts quoted are fully diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
).

The Company, as a result of the one time benefit derived from gain on extinguishment of debt, reported net income of approximately $10.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2000 or $.33 per share. For the nine months ended March 31, 2000 the Company, as a result of gains on extinguishment of debt, reported net income of approximately $13.5 million or $.44 per share.

Spencer Spencer, city (1990 pop. 11,066), seat of Clay co., NW Iowa, on the Little Sioux River; inc. 1880. The city lies in a fertile farm area. Beef is processed, and Spencer's manufactures include work clothes, machinery, prefabricated buildings, and metal products.  J. Angel, President and Chief Executive Officer said, "We are pleased with our third quarter financial performance. We have made significant progress during the past year improving our operations while still maintaining the high quality of medical care our patients have come to expect. We believe that we are well positioned to continue to achieve positive net earnings and solid EBITDA performance for our current fiscal year and beyond."

Except for the historical matters contained herein, statements in this press release are forward-looking for·ward-look·ing
adj.
Concerned with or making provision for the future: forward-looking educators; a forward-looking corporate plan.

Adj. 1.
 and are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 provisions of the Securities Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute.

When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation.
 Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 involve risks and uncertainties which may affect the company's business and prospects, and cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. In addition to the factors set forth elsewhere in this release, the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors identified in Continucare's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission could affect the forward-looking statements contained in this release.

                        CONTINUCARE CORPORATION
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                    ASSETS              March 31, 2000   June 30, 1999
                                         (Unaudited)
                                       ---------------- --------------
Current assets
 Cash and cash equivalents                 $3,115,992     $3,185,077
 Accounts receivable,  net of allowance
  for doubtful accounts of $5,752,000 at
  March 31, 2000 and June 30, 1999              4,844        604,524


 Due from Medicare                            443,576            ---
 Other receivables                            586,086        266,057
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets    358,179        298,899
                                          ------------   ------------
   Total current assets                     4,508,677      4,354,557
Equipment, furniture and leasehold
 improvements, net                            901,674      1,098,289
Cost in excess of net tangible assets
 acquired, net of accumulated amortization
 of $5,487,000 at March 31, 2000 and
 $3,837,000 at June 30, 1999               20,375,593     22,346,156
Deferred financing costs, net of
 accumulated amortization of $141,000
 at March 31, 2000 and $1,203,000
 at June 30, 1999                           3,249,375      2,551,811
Other assets, net                              75,526         69,165
                                         -------------  -------------
   Total assets                           $29,110,845    $30,419,978
                                         =============  =============


          LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Current liabilities
 Accounts payable                            $861,964       $842,442
 Accrued expenses                           3,116,663      2,358,346
 Accrued salaries and benefits              1,583,792      1,856,140
 Medical claims payable                     1,130,139      4,825,081
 Due to Medicare                                  ---        302,358
 Due to related parties                        60,000            ---
 Current portion of convertible
  subordinated notes payable                  700,000     45,000,000
 Current portion of long term debt          5,832,764      6,857,946
 Accrued interest payable                      22,985      2,400,022
 Current portion of capital
  lease obligations                            92,063        112,652
                                         -------------  -------------
   Total current liabilities               13,400,370     64,554,987
Capital lease obligations,
 less current portion                         121,347        123,436
Convertible subordinated notes
 payable, less current portion             11,400,000            ---
Long term debt, less current portion        1,516,497      1,396,753
                                         -------------  -------------
   Total liabilities                       26,438,214     66,075,176
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity (deficit)
 Common stock; $0 0001 par value;
  100,000,000 shares authorized,
  36,236,283 shares issued and
  33,240,091 shares outstanding at
  March 31, 2000; and 17,536,283 shares
  issued and 14,540,091 shares
  outstanding at June 30, 1999                  3,325          1,455
 Additional paid-in capital                57,708,595     32,910,465
 Accumulated deficit                      (49,614,588)   (63,142,417)
 Treasury stock (2,996,192 shares)         (5,424,701)    (5,424,701)
                                         -------------  -------------
   Total shareholders' equity (deficit)     2,672,631    (35,655,198)
                                         -------------  -------------
   Total liabilities and
    shareholders' equity (deficit)        $29,110,845    $30,419,978
                                         =============  =============


                        CONTINUCARE CORPORATION
      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

                                         Three Months Ended March 31,
                                             2000           1999
Revenue
 Medical services, net                    $29,889,660    $49,983,897
Expenses
 Medical services:
   Medical claims                          19,864,445     36,358,041
   Other                                    4,700,767     10,064,148
 Payroll and employee benefits              1,395,032      3,523,160
 Provision for bad debt                           ---      1,135,713
 Professional fees                            193,362        502,982
 General and administrative                 1,373,192      3,012,478
 Loss on sale of subsidiary                       ---     11,003,541
 Depreciation and amortization                773,044      1,502,012
                                         -------------  -------------
   Subtotal                                28,299,842     67,102,075

Income (loss) from operations               1,589,818    (17,118,178)

Other income (expense)
   Interest income                             10,942         50,758
   Interest expense                          (708,717)    (1,164,240)
   Other                                      103,623            ---
                                         -------------  -------------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item       995,666    (18,231,660)
Gain on extinguishment of debt              9,471,710            ---
                                         -------------  -------------
Net income (loss)                         $10,467,376   $(18,231,660)
                                         =============  =============

Per share data:
   Basic earnings (loss)                         $.43        $ (1.25)
   Diluted earnings (loss)                       $.33        $ (1.25)
                                         =============  =============
Weighted average number of
 common shares outstanding:
   Basic                                   24,020,331     14,606,283
   Diluted                                 31,855,476     14,606,283


                        CONTINUCARE CORPORATION
      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

                                         Nine Months Ended March 31,
                                             2000           1999
Revenue
 Medical services, net                    $87,362,881   $151,177,818
 Management fees                              450,000        516,642
                                         -------------  -------------
   Subtotal                                87,812,881    151,694,460
Expenses
 Medical services:
   Medical claims                          62,359,925    101,392,977
   Contractual revision of previously
    recorded medical claims liability      (3,053,853)           ---
   Other                                   13,711,040     33,201,381
Payroll and employee benefits               4,674,123     11,215,110
Provision for bad debt                            ---      3,506,217
Professional fees                             651,582      1,228,547
General and administrative                  4,397,578      9,146,154
Loss on sale of subsidiary                        ---     15,155,791
Depreciation and amortization               2,340,744      4,651,761
                                         -------------  -------------
   Subtotal                                85,081,139    179,497,938

Income (loss) from operations               2,731,742    (27,803,478)

Other income (expense)
 Interest income                               35,509        122,313
 Interest expense                          (2,870,952)    (3,590,830)
 Other                                        383,623            ---
                                         -------------  -------------
Income (loss) before
 extraordinary items                          279,922    (31,271,995)
Gains on extinguishment of debt            13,247,907        130,977
                                         -------------  -------------
Net income (loss)                         $13,527,829   $(31,141,018)
                                         =============  =============
Per share data:
 Basic earnings (loss)                          $ .76        $ (2.16)
                                         =============  =============
 Diluted earnings (loss)                        $ .44        $ (2.16)
                                         =============  =============
Weighted average number of
 common shares outstanding:
 Basic                                     17,731,000     14,428,968
                                         =============  =============
 Diluted                                   30,694,636     14,428,968
                                         =============  =============


                        CONTINUCARE CORPORATION
      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
                                        Nine Months Ended March 31,
                                             2000           1999

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 Net income (loss)                        $13,527,829   $(31,141,018)
 Adjustments to reconcile net income
  (loss) to cash provided by (used in)
  operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization
    including amortization of deferred
    loan costs                              3,102,067      5,322,902
   Provision for bad debt                         ---      3,506,217
   Loss on sale of subsidiary                     ---     15,155,791
   Contractual revision of previously
    recorded medical claims liability        (350,546)           ---
   Gain on disposal of equipment              (23,123)           ---
   Gain on extinguishment of debt         (13,247,907)      (130,977)
 Changes in operating assets and
  liabilities, excluding the effect
  of acquisitions and disposals:
   Decrease (increase) in accounts
    receivable                                599,680     (3,283,212)
   Decrease in income taxes receivable            ---      1,800,000
   Increase in prepaid expenses and
    other current assets                      (59,280)      (507,323)
   (Increase) decrease in other receivables  (320,029)       692,045
   (Increase) decrease in other assets         (6,361)       271,840
   (Decrease) increase in medical
    claims payable                         (3,694,942)     4,521,625
   Increase in due to (from) Medicare        (108,378)       944,099
   Increase in accounts payable and
    accrued expenses                          505,491        457,368
   Increase in accrued interest payable     2,045,984        876,466
                                         -------------  -------------
Net cash provided by (used in)
 operating activities                       1,970,485     (1,514,177)
                                         -------------  -------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 Cash paid for acquisitions                       ---     (4,225,000)
 Cash paid for purchase of contracts              ---       (734,806)
 Property and equipment additions            (134,637)      (673,638)
 Proceeds from sale of subsidiary                 ---        141,187
 Proceeds from notes receivable                   ---        104,320
                                         -------------  -------------
Net cash used in investing activities        (134,637)    (5,387,937)
                                         -------------  -------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 Payment to extinguish debt                  (210,000)      (720,000)
 Principal repayments under
  capital lease obligation                    (22,815)      (369,037)
 Payment on notes payable                  (1,406,326)    (1,421,850)
 Proceeds from long term debt                     ---      5,000,000
 Payment of deferred financing costs         (175,792)      (168,192)
                                         -------------  -------------
Net cash (used in) provided
 by financing activities                   (1,904,933)     2,320,921
                                         -------------  -------------
Net decrease in cash and
 cash equivalents                             (69,085)    (4,581,193)
                                         -------------  -------------
Cash and cash equivalents
 at beginning of period                     3,185,077      7,435,724
                                         -------------  -------------
Cash and cash equivalents
 at end of period                         $ 3,115,992     $2,854,531
                                         =============  =============
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH
 INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Stock issued for acquisition              $       ---     $1,811,250
                                         =============  =============
Note payable for purchase of contracts    $       ---     $2,500,000
                                         =============  =============
Note payable for amendment of contract    $       ---     $3,509,983
                                         =============  =============
Note payable issued for refunds
 due to Medicare for overpayments         $   637,556     $       --
                                         =============  =============
Purchase of furniture and fixtures
 with proceeds of capital lease
 obligations                              $   158,023     $       --
                                         =============  =============

Common stock issued for deferred
 financing costs                          $ 3,375,000     $      ---
                                         =============  =============
Common stock issued for
 extinguishment of debt                   $21,312,500     $      ---
                                         =============  =============



                        CONTINUCARE CORPORATION
      STATEMENTS OF basic and diluted earnings / (loss) per share
                             (Unaudited)

                        Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended
                            March 31,                 March 31,

                      ---------------------    --------------------
                         2000        1999        2000         1999
                        ------      ------      ------       ------
                     (unaudited)  (unaudited) (unaudited)  (unaudited)
Numerator for
 earnings (loss)
 before
 extraordinary item:
 Numerator for basic
  earnings (loss) per
  share-income (loss)
  before
  extraordinary
  item,
  as reported         $995,666 $(18,231,660)   $279,922  $(31,271,995)

 Effect of dilutive
  securities:
   Interest expense
    related to
    convertible
    subordinated
    notes              490,937          ---   2,460,997           ---
                     --------- ------------- ----------- -------------
Numerator for diluted
 earnings (loss) per
 share - income (loss)
 before extraordinary
 item after assumed
 conversions        $1,486,603 $(18,231,660) $2,740,919  $(31,271,995)
                    ========== ============= ==========  =============

Numerator for extraordinary item:
 Numerator for basic
  earnings (loss)
  per share -
  extraordinary
  item              $9,471,710          --- $13,247,907      $130,977

 Effect of dilutive
  securities:
  Interest expense
   related to
   convertible
   subordinated
   notes             (490,937)          ---  (2,460,997)           ---
                    ---------- ------------  -----------  ------------
  Numerator for
   diluted earnings
   (loss) per
   share -
   extraordinary
   item             $8,980,773          --- $10,786,910      $130,977
                    ========== ============ ===========   ============
Denominator:
 Denominator for
  basic earnings
 (loss) per
  share -
  weighted-average
  shares            24,020,331   14,606,283  17,731,000    14,428,968

 Dilutive common
  shares:
  Convertible
   subordinated
   notes             7,835,145          ---  12,963,636           ---
                    ---------- ------------ -----------   ------------
 Denominator for
  diluted earnings
 (loss) per share -
  adjusted
  weighted-average
  shares and assumed
  conversions       31,855,476   14,606,283  30,694,636    14,428,968
                    ========== ============ ============  ============

Basic earnings (loss)
 per share, before
 extraordinary item      $ .04      $(1.25)       $ .02        $(2.17)
Extraordinary item         .39          ---         .74           .01
                    ---------- ------------ -----------   ------------
Basic earnings
 (loss) per share        $ .43      $(1.25)       $ .76        $(2.16)
                    ========== ============ ===========   ============

Diluted earnings
 (loss) per share
 before extraordinary
 item                    $ .05      $(1.25)       $ .09        $(2.17)
Extraordinary item         .28          ---         .35           .01
                    ---------- ------------ -----------   ------------
Diluted earnings
 (loss) per share        $ .33      $(1.25)       $ .44        $(2.16)
                    ========== ============ ===========   ============
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