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CorVel Announces Record Earnings

IRVINE, California, June 10, 2008 – CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL) reported record earnings per share of $0.44 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, up from $0.37 in the same quarter of the prior year. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 earnings were $1.67 per share compared to fiscal 2007 earnings of $1.30 per share. Results in the quarter reflected continued strong medical review results.

The Company reported quarterly revenues of $77 million, up from prior year quarterly revenues of $71 million. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, revenues were $302 million, representing a 10% increase from the $275 million in revenues achieved in fiscal 2007. The Company’s introduction of full service workers compensation solutions contributed significantly to the improvement in annual sales and profit results.

CorVel’s launch of full service claims solutions, branded Enterprise Comp®, has reached a phase where national services are available throughout the Company’s nationwide branch office network. In addition, the Company has added claims management for auto and general liability claims. Recent efforts have been focused upon continued claims management additions to the Company’s CareMC web portal. Enterprise Comp’s ability to integrate managed care and claims management services is expected to deliver unique savings results for employers.

Investments in the Company’s systems and software infrastructure have been increased to support the national expansion of Enterprise Comp. During the coming year the Company expects to continue expanding the use of the artificial intelligence tools which have contributed successfully to the Company’s medical review services.

About CorVel

CorVel Corporation (http://www.corvel.com/) is a national provider of leading-edge services and solutions in the field of disability management. 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, claims administration, case management, utilization management, and medical bill review to more than 2,000 clients nationwide. Leveraging its commitment to flexibility and personal service, CorVel delivers custom solutions for employers, insurers, third party administrators and government entities.

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All statements included in this press release, 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 and business. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to, factors described in this press release and the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2007. The forward-looking statements in this press release 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
Quarterly Results - Income Statement (unaudited)
Quarter ended March 31, 2007 and 2008
 
  Quarter Ended Quarter Ended
  March 31, 2007 March 31, 2008
Revenues 70,910,000 77,368,000
Cost of revenues 53,330,000 56,538,000
Gross profit 17,580,000 20,830,000
 
General and administrative 8,911,000 10,661,000
Income from operations 8,669,000 10,169,000
Income tax expense 3,381,000 3,965,000
Net income 5,288,000 6,204,000
 
Earnings per share
Basic $0.38 $0.45
Diluted $0.37 $0.44
 
Weighted shares  
Basic 14,009,000 13,758,000
Diluted 14,305,000 13,958,000
 
 
  Fiscal Year Ended Fiscal Year Ended
  March 31, 2007 March 31, 2008
Revenues 274,581,000 301,894,000
Cost of revenues 208,746,000 223,829,000
Gross profit 65,835,000 78,065,000
 
General and administrative 35,383,000 39,720,000
Income from operations 30,452,000 38,345,000
 
Income tax expense 11,876,000 14,961,000
Net income 18,576,000 23,384,000
 
Earnings per share  
Basic $1.32 $1.69
Diluted $1.30 $1.67
 
Weighted shares  
Basic 14,070,000 13,856,000
Diluted 14,268,000 14,036,000
 
 
CORVEL CORPORATION
Quarterly Results - Condensed Balance Sheet
March 31, 2007 (audited) and December 31, 2007 (unaudited)

 
  March 31, 2007 March 31, 2008
Cash 15,020,000 17,911,000
Accounts receiveable, net 41,027,000 39,164,000
Prepaid expenses and taxes 3,090,000 5,242,000
Deferred income taxes 5,150,000 6,753,000
Property, net 24,864,000 30,569,000
Goodwill and other assets 24,617,000 39,708,000
   Total 113,768,000 139,347,000
 
Accounts and taxes payable 13,418,000 20,476,000
Accrued liablities 15,851,000 16,473,000
Deferred income tax liability 5,302,000 6,727,000
Paid in capital 75,557,000 80,222,000
Treasury stock -154,091,000 -162,302,000
Retained earnings 157,731,000 178,458,000
   Total 113,768,000 139,347,000

CorVel Corporation is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the stock Symbol CRVL. The CorVel Corporation Annual Report on Form 10k filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission may be obtained by clicking here or by contacting:

CorVel Corporation
2010 Main Street Suite 600
Irvine, California 92614
888-7-CORVEL
investor_relations@corvel.com

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CorVel Announces Record Earnings