CRVLE Corvel (MM)

CorVel Announces Revenues and Earnings IRVINE, Calif., July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ:CRVLE) reported earnings per share of $0.28 for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, compared to earnings per share of $0.32 for the same quarter of the prior year. Net income for the quarter was $2.8 million compared to $3.4 million for the prior year's June quarter. June quarter revenues were $70.7 million, down 7% from $76.3 million in the June quarter of 2004. Shares outstanding were reduced in line with revenues, however, the increased cost of regulatory compliance resulted in a reduction in earnings per share. During the quarter the national economy continued to show an improving jobs market. Workers' compensation claims lag the economy, though, and industry claims volumes have remained soft. Gross margins expanded in the quarter as Network Solutions revenues increased as a percent of total revenues. Network Solutions results improved as new product revenue expanded. The Company has been increasing prices in its patient management service line. Case management referral volume was soft in the June quarter. The expansion of the Company's medical review product line continues to be the primary focus of business development activities. Investments in artificial intelligence and document management have combined to enable advances in workflow management. Medical documents can now be placed with the most appropriate review resources, creating industry-leading outcomes for employers. Substantial restructuring of internal processes were required over the last two years to incorporate this technology. Achieving the resulting economies will be a priority over the coming year. Despite diligent efforts, the work necessary to complete the Company's Form 10-K was not completed by the filing date. The Company's registered public accounting firm is reviewing the Company's internal controls as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Company intends to complete and file its Form 10-K as soon as possible. About CorVel CorVel Corporation (http://www.corvel.com/) is a national provider of leading-edge services and solutions in the field of managed healthcare. CorVel specializes in applying information technology and e-commerce applications to improve healthcare management in the workers' compensation, group health, auto and disability management insurance markets. The Company provides networks of preferred providers, case management, utilization management, independent medical evaluations and medical bill review to more than 2000 clients through its nationwide branch office network. Leveraging its commitment to flexibility and personal service, CorVel delivers custom solutions for employers, insurers, third party administrators and government entities. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 All statements included in this report, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by the Company, and events beyond the Company's control, all of which are subject to change. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Company's financial statements, the Company's ability to file its Form 10-K, Grant Thornton LLP's ability to issue a report attesting to management's assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting, the Company's inability to satisfy the listing requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market and the possible delistment of the Company common stock from the Nasdaq Stock Market. 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The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to, risks relating to the Company's ability to file its annual report on Form 10-K as indicated or to receive when expected from its external auditors an audit report on its financial statements and an attestation report on management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting; risks relating to the Company's ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting; risks that significant deficiencies and/or material weaknesses will be identified; and other factors described in this report and the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including "Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2004. The forward-looking statements in this report speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason. CorVel Corporation Income Statement Unaudited - Three months ended June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2005 Three months Three months ended June 30, 2004 ended June 30, 2005 Revenues $76,256,000 $70,667,000 Cost of revenues 63,347,000 58,663,000 Gross profit 12,909,000 12,004,000 General and administrative expense 7,363,000 7,434,000 Income before income taxes 5,546,000 4,570,000 Income taxes 2,135,000 1,760,000 Net income $3,411,000 $2,810,000 Earnings per share: Basic $0.32 $0.28 Diluted $0.32 $0.28 Weighted average shares Basic 10,582,000 9,960,000 Diluted 10,704,000 10,020,000 Balance Sheet Unaudited - As of March 31, 2005 and June 30, 2005 March 31, 2005 June 30, 2005 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $8,945,000 $9,970,000 Accounts receivable, net 45,611,000 43,916,000 Prepaid taxes and expenses 3,891,000 2,965,000 Deferred income tax assets 4,152,000 4,451,000 Property and equipment, net 29,649,000 30,110,000 Goodwill and other assets 13,045,000 13,028,000 TOTAL ASSETS $105,293,000 $104,440,000 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts and taxes payable 12,293,000 14,552,000 Accrued Liabilities 11,059,000 9,782,000 Deferred income tax liability 7,700,000 7,185,000 Common stock and paid-in capital 57,672,000 59,754,000 Treasury stock (113,481,000) (119,693,000) Retained earnings 130,050,000 132,860,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $105,293,000 $104,440,000 DATASOURCE: CorVel Corporation CONTACT: Richard Schweppe of CorVel Corporation, +1-949-851-1473 Web site: http://www.corvel.com/

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