RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Negative EPS ???
I would have to disagree that management is paying us more than the business is earning. For example, the Cash Available for Distribution has always been in excess of distributions (see payout ratio).
And to say there are no net earnings isn't really accurate ("earnings" isn't the greatest measure of a business IMO).
The EPS figure will always fluctuate quarter to quarter depending on the share price and FX rate (both factors in determining the fair value of the exchangeable interest liability).
Another example where EPS will hurt your judgement: Q1-17 was soft because a key physician was unavailable at UMASH and they weren't able to perform complex high-margin procedures. However, the company will still amortize the property/equipment for a full quarter, so you're taking a full quarter (non-cash) amortization hit on what will be soft results.
Lastly, this is why nobody was getting overly excited when the Q4-16 quarterly EPS was $0.91 (over twice as high as any other quarter in the last 8 quarters).
I am happy to build a position in this stock at $16, its 52 week low.