Emergency Medical Services Announces Q2 2009 EPS of $0.67 and Increases 2009 EPS Guidance by $0.33.

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Emergency Medical Services Announces Q2 2009 EPS of $0.67 and Increases 2009 EPS Guidance by $0.33.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. -- Emergency Medical Services Corporation (NYSE: EMS):

Highlights:

* Net revenue was $637.3 million, an increase of 11.6% compared to the second quarter of 2008;

* Net income was $29.0 million, an increase of 58.3% compared to the second quarter of 2008; Adjusted EBITDA was $73.0 million, an increase of 31.4% compared to the second quarter of 2008;

* Diluted EPS was $0.67, an increase of 57.1% compared to the second quarter of 2008;

* Cash provided by operating activities was $99.0 million compared to $58.2 million in the second quarter of 2008; Free cash flow was $70.9 million in the quarter compared to $65.4 million for the same quarter last year; and

* Increases 2009 diluted EPS guidance from $2.05 - $2.15 to an expected range of $2.38 - $2.48. ...

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