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Chemed Reports Fourth-Quarter 2017 Results

February 14, 2018 4:15 PM EST

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chemed Corporation (Chemed) (NYSE: CHE), which operates VITAS Healthcare Corporation (VITAS), the nations largest provider of end-of-life care, and Roto-Rooter, the nations largest commercial and residential plumbing and drain cleaning services provider, reported financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017, versus the comparable prior-year period, as follows:

Consolidated operating results:

Revenue increased 6.2% to $428 million GAAP Diluted Earnings-per-Share of $3.25, an increase of 67.5% Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.32, an increase of 10.5%

VITAS segment operating results:

Net Patient Revenue of... More