Company Profile For LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. (LPNT.O) (Nasdaq)

sector: Healthcare · industry: Healthcare Facilities ·

As of 2 Dec 2009

29.39USD

Price Change

+0.14

Percent Change

+0.48%

Analyst Recommendations

Overview

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. (LifePoint), acting through its subsidiaries, operates general acute care hospitals in non-urban communities in the United States. As of December 31, 2008, the Company and its subsidiaries owned or leased 48 hospitals, having a total of 5,686 licensed beds, and serving communities in 17 states. On February 1, 2009, the Company completed the acquisition of Rockdale Medical Center (RMC), a 138-bed acute care hospital located in Conyers, Georgia.

Quick Financial Synopsis

BRIEF: For the nine months ended 30 September 2009, LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.'s revenues increased 9% to $2.22B. Net income from continuing operations increased 4% to $100.6M. Revenues reflect an increase in demand for the Company's products & services. Net income was partially offset by an increase in salaries & benefits, a rise in supplies expenses, higher operating expenses, and an increase in depreciation & amortization expenses.