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Huron Announces Record Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Increases 2023 Guidance

July 27, 2023

SECOND QUARTER 2023 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Total revenues increased $73.4 million, or 26.9%, to $346.8 million in Q2 2023 from $273.3 million in Q2 2022.
  • Net income increased $10.8 million, or 78.1%, to $24.7 million in Q2 2023 from $13.9 million in Q2 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA(6), a non-GAAP measure, increased $15.3 million, or 46.0%, to $48.5 million in Q2 2023 from $33.2 million in Q2 2022.
  • Diluted earnings per share increased $0.61, or 92.4%, to $1.27 in Q2 2023 from $0.66 in Q2 2022.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share(6), a non-GAAP measure, increased $0.55, or 66.3%, to $1.38 in Q2 2023 from $0.83 in Q2 2022.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $78.2 million in Q2 2023, compared to $28.9 million in Q2 2022.

YEAR-TO-DATE 2023 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Total revenues increased $131.3 million, or 24.6%, to $664.7 million for the first six months of 2023 from $533.4 million for the same prior year period.
  • Revenues within the Digital capability increased 23.5% to $290.2 million for the first six months of 2023, compared to $234.9 million for the same prior year period.
  • Net income was $38.1 million for the first six months of 2023, compared to $40.7 million for the same prior year period. Results for the first six months of 2022 included a non-recurring, unrealized gain of $19.8 million, net of tax, related to the company's investment in a hospital-at-home company.
  • Adjusted EBITDA(6), a non-GAAP measure, increased $22.7 million, or 40.9%, to $78.0 million for the first six months of 2023 from $55.3 million for the same prior year period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues(6), a non-GAAP measure, increased 130 basis points to 11.7% for the first six months of 2023 from 10.4% for the same prior year period.
  • Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.95 for the first six months of 2023, compared to $1.94 for the same prior year period which included the non-recurring, unrealized gain related to the company's investment in a hospital-at-home company.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share(6), a non-GAAP measure, increased $0.93, or 70.5%, to $2.25 for the first six months of 2023 from $1.32 for the same prior year period.
  • Huron returned $59.6 million to shareholders in the first six months of 2023 by repurchasing 0.8 million shares of the company's common stock.

2023 GUIDANCE

  • Huron increases its previous full year 2023 revenue and earnings guidance ranges, including revenue expectations in a range of $1.30 billion to $1.34 billion.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 27, 2023-- Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

“We continue to drive strong organic growth in each of our three operating segments while expanding our companywide operating margin, consistent with our strategy. Revenues grew 27% over the prior year quarter, reflective of continued demand for our Consulting and Managed Services and Digital capabilities,” said Mark Hussey, chief executive officer and president of Huron.

“Our updated annual guidance reflects our outlook for strong growth in 2023. We are pleased that our performance over the past six quarters has outpaced our 2022 investor day financial objectives, and we remain confident in our ability to deliver at or above those goals in the years ahead,” added Hussey.

SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

Revenues increased $73.4 million, or 26.9%, to $346.8 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $273.3 million for the second quarter of 2022. This revenue growth was highlighted by 33.4% growth in the Consulting and Managed Services capability and 19.2% growth in the Digital capability in the aggregate across all industries during the second quarter of 2023, compared to the same prior year period; and reflects the company's focus on accelerating growth in the healthcare and education industries and growing its presence in commercial industries.

Net income increased $10.8 million, or 78.1%, to $24.7 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $13.9 million for the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share increased $0.61, or 92.4%, to $1.27 for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $0.66 for the second quarter of 2022.

Second quarter 2023 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(6) increased $15.9 million, or 50.9%, to $47.1 million, compared to $31.2 million in the same prior year period.

In addition to using EBITDA to evaluate the company’s financial performance, management uses other non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the effect of the following items (in thousands):

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

2023

 

2022

Amortization of intangible assets

$

1,974

 

 

$

2,818

 

Restructuring charges

$

1,699

 

 

$

2,069

 

Other losses (gains)

$

(623

)

 

$

21

 

Tax effect of adjustments

$

(808

)

 

$

(1,301

)

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net

$

288

 

 

$

(100

)

Adjusted EBITDA(6) increased $15.3 million, or 46.0%, to $48.5 million, or 14.0% of revenues, in the second quarter of 2023, compared to $33.2 million, or 12.2% of revenues, in the same quarter last year. Adjusted net income(6) increased $9.5 million, or 54.2%, to $27.0 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $17.5 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, for the same quarter in 2022.

The number of revenue-generating professionals(1) increased 21.9% to 5,174 as of June 30, 2023 from 4,243 as of June 30, 2022. The utilization rate(5) of the company's Consulting capability increased to 76.0% during the second quarter 2023, compared to 73.2% during the same period last year. The utilization rate(5) for the company's Digital capability increased to 74.7% during the second quarter 2023, compared to 74.3% during the same period last year.

YEAR-TO-DATE 2023 RESULTS

Revenues increased $131.3 million, or 24.6%, to $664.7 million for the first six months of 2023, compared to $533.4 million for the first six months of 2022. This revenue growth was highlighted by 25.5% growth in the Consulting and Managed Services capability and 23.5% growth in the Digital capability in the aggregate across all industries for the first six months of 2023, compared to the same period last year; and reflects the company's focus on accelerating growth in the healthcare and education industries and growing its presence in commercial industries.

Net income was $38.1 million for the first six months of 2023, compared to $40.7 million for the first six months of 2022. Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.95 for the first six months of 2023, compared to $1.94 for the same period last year. Results for the first six months of 2022 included a non-recurring, unrealized gain of $19.8 million, net of tax, related to the company's investment in a hospital-at-home company.

EBITDA(6) for the first six months of 2023 was $73.8 million, compared to $78.7 million in the same prior year period.

In addition to using EBITDA to evaluate the company’s financial performance, management uses other non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the effect of the following items (in thousands):

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

2023

 

2022

Amortization of intangible assets

$

4,205

 

 

$

5,678

 

Restructuring charges

$

3,983

 

 

$

3,624

 

Other losses (gains)

$

(188

)

 

$

33

 

Transaction-related expenses

$

 

 

$

50

 

Unrealized gain on preferred stock investment

$

 

 

$

(26,964

)

Tax effect of adjustments

$

(2,120

)

 

$

4,658

 

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net

$

368

 

 

$

(81

)

Adjusted EBITDA(6) increased $22.7 million, or 40.9%, to $78.0 million, or 11.7% of revenues, for the first six months of 2023, compared to $55.3 million, or 10.4% of revenues, for the same period last year. Adjusted net income(6) increased $16.2 million, or 58.3%, to $44.0 million, or $2.25 per diluted share, for the first six months of 2023, compared to $27.8 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, for the first six months of 2022.

The number of revenue-generating professionals(1) increased 21.9% to 5,174 as of June 30, 2023 from 4,243 as of June 30, 2022. The utilization rate(5) of the company's Consulting capability increased to 76.1% during the first six months of 2023, compared to 72.4% during the same period last year. The utilization rate(5) for the company's Digital capability was 72.8% during the first six months 2023, compared to 73.6% during the same period last year.

Additionally, in the first six months of 2023, Huron repurchased 826,542 shares of the company's common stock for $59.6 million.

OPERATING INDUSTRIES

The company’s year-to-date 2023 revenues by operating segment as a percentage of total company revenues are as follows: Healthcare (49%); Education (32%); and Commercial (19%). Financial results by operating industry are included in the attached schedules and in Huron's forthcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filing for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

OUTLOOK FOR 2023

Based on currently available information, the company increased guidance for full year 2023 revenues before reimbursable expenses to a range of $1.30 billion to $1.34 billion. The company also anticipates adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues in a range of 12.0% to 12.5% and non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share in a range of $4.35 to $4.65.

SECOND QUARTER 2023 WEBCAST

The company will host a webcast to discuss its financial results today, July 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The conference call is being webcast by Notified and can be accessed from Huron's website at http://ir.huronconsultinggroup.com. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the webcast and for 90 days thereafter.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES(6)

In evaluating the company’s financial performance and outlook, management uses EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP measures. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to gain an understanding of the company's comparative operating performance (when comparing such results with previous periods or forecasts). These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management in their financial and operating decision making because management believes they reflect the company's ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures when publicly providing their business outlook, for internal management purposes, and as a basis for evaluating potential acquisitions and dispositions. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Huron’s current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose, and in comparing in a consistent manner Huron’s current financial results with Huron’s past financial results. Investors should recognize that these non-GAAP measures might not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flows or liquidity prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Management has provided its outlook regarding adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted earnings per share, both of which are non-GAAP financial measures and exclude certain charges. Management has not reconciled these non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP financial measures because guidance for the various reconciling items is not provided. Management is unable to provide guidance for these reconciling items because they cannot determine their probable significance, as certain items are outside of the company's control and cannot be reasonably predicted since these items could vary significantly from period to period. Accordingly, reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP financial measures are not available without unreasonable effort.

ABOUT HURON

Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with clients to put possible into practice by creating sound strategies, optimizing operations, accelerating digital transformation, and empowering businesses and their people to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo, we create sustainable results for the organizations we serve. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.

Statements in this press release that are not historical in nature, including those concerning the company’s current expectations about its future results, are “forward-looking” statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “provides,” “anticipates,” “assumes,” “can,” “will,” “meets,” “could,” “likely,” “intends,” “might,” “predicts,” “seeks,” “would,” “believes,” “estimates,” “plans,” “continues,” “goals,” “guidance,” or “outlook” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the company's current expectations about future requirements and needs, results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation: failure to achieve expected utilization rates, billing rates, and the necessary number of revenue-generating professionals; inability to expand or adjust our service offerings in response to market demands; our dependence on renewal of client-based services; dependence on new business and retention of current clients and qualified personnel; failure to maintain third-party provider relationships and strategic alliances; inability to license technology to and from third parties; the impairment of goodwill; various factors related to income and other taxes; difficulties in successfully integrating the businesses we acquire and achieving expected benefits from such acquisitions; risks relating to privacy, information security, and related laws and standards; and a general downturn in market conditions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including, among others, those described under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Huron's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events, or for any other reason.

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Revenues and reimbursable expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

$

346,759

 

 

$

273,325

 

 

$

664,654

 

 

$

533,374

 

Reimbursable expenses

 

8,140

 

 

 

7,492

 

 

 

16,630

 

 

 

12,218

 

Total revenues and reimbursable expenses

 

354,899

 

 

 

280,817

 

 

 

681,284

 

 

 

545,592

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)

 

235,198

 

 

 

189,233

 

 

 

463,581

 

 

 

376,480

 

Reimbursable expenses

 

8,121

 

 

 

7,576

 

 

 

16,745

 

 

 

12,332

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

64,019

 

 

 

46,033

 

 

 

126,308

 

 

 

94,428

 

Restructuring charges

 

1,699

 

 

 

2,069

 

 

 

3,983

 

 

 

3,624

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,143

 

 

 

6,902

 

 

 

12,517

 

 

 

13,766

 

Total operating expenses

 

315,180

 

 

 

251,813

 

 

 

623,134

 

 

 

500,630

 

Operating income

 

39,719

 

 

 

29,004

 

 

 

58,150

 

 

 

44,962

 

Other income (expense), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net of interest income

 

(5,796

)

 

 

(2,446

)

 

 

(10,099

)

 

 

(4,642

)

Other income (expense), net

 

1,062

 

 

 

(4,881

)

 

 

2,781

 

 

 

19,484

 

Total other income (expense), net

 

(4,734

)

 

 

(7,327

)

 

 

(7,318

)

 

 

14,842

 

Income before taxes

 

34,985

 

 

 

21,677

 

 

 

50,832

 

 

 

59,804

 

Income tax expense

 

10,273

 

 

 

7,802

 

 

 

12,701

 

 

 

19,077

 

Net income

$

24,712

 

 

$

13,875

 

 

$

38,131

 

 

$

40,727

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per basic share

$

1.30

 

 

$

0.67

 

 

$

2.00

 

 

$

1.97

 

Net income per diluted share

$

1.27

 

 

$

0.66

 

 

$

1.95

 

 

$

1.94

 

Weighted average shares used in calculating earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

18,939

 

 

 

20,582

 

 

 

19,029

 

 

 

20,715

 

Diluted

 

19,486

 

 

 

20,967

 

 

 

19,598

 

 

 

21,047

 

Comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

24,712

 

 

$

13,875

 

 

$

38,131

 

 

$

40,727

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax

 

327

 

 

 

(656

)

 

 

379

 

 

 

(699

)

Unrealized gain (loss) on investment, net of tax

 

553

 

 

 

773

 

 

 

4,426

 

 

 

(1,888

)

Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax

 

2,463

 

 

 

971

 

 

 

134

 

 

 

5,296

 

Other comprehensive income

 

3,343

 

 

 

1,088

 

 

 

4,939

 

 

 

2,709

 

Comprehensive income

$

28,055

 

 

$

14,963

 

 

$

43,070

 

 

$

43,436

 

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

June 30,
2023

 

December 31,
2022

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

16,583

 

 

$

11,834

 

Receivables from clients, net

 

152,300

 

 

 

147,852

 

Unbilled services, net

 

174,409

 

 

 

141,781

 

Income tax receivable

 

6,475

 

 

 

960

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

29,734

 

 

 

26,057

 

Total current assets

 

379,501

 

 

 

328,484

 

Property and equipment, net

 

23,440

 

 

 

26,107

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

1,397

 

 

 

1,554

 

Long-term investments

 

97,227

 

 

 

91,194

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

27,829

 

 

 

30,304

 

Other non-current assets

 

83,777

 

 

 

73,039

 

Intangible assets, net

 

19,188

 

 

 

23,392

 

Goodwill

 

624,966

 

 

 

624,966

 

Total assets

$

1,257,325

 

 

$

1,199,040

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

9,720

 

 

$

14,254

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

27,472

 

 

 

27,268

 

Accrued payroll and related benefits

 

126,430

 

 

 

171,723

 

Current maturities of operating lease liabilities

 

11,208

 

 

 

10,530

 

Deferred revenues

 

24,703

 

 

 

21,909

 

Total current liabilities

 

199,533

 

 

 

245,684

 

Non-current liabilities:

 

 

 

Deferred compensation and other liabilities

 

34,363

 

 

 

33,614

 

Long-term debt

 

395,000

 

 

 

290,000

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

41,407

 

 

 

45,556

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

35,404

 

 

 

32,146

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

506,174

 

 

 

401,316

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

Common stock; $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 21,863,932 and 22,507,159 shares issued, respectively

 

218

 

 

 

223

 

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,840,319 and 2,711,712 shares, respectively

 

(141,407

)

 

 

(137,556

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

279,070

 

 

 

318,706

 

Retained earnings

 

390,679

 

 

 

352,548

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

23,058

 

 

 

18,119

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

551,618

 

 

 

552,040

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

1,257,325

 

 

$

1,199,040

 

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net income

$

38,131

 

 

$

40,727

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

12,549

 

 

 

13,766

 

Non-cash lease expense

 

3,340

 

 

 

3,174

 

Lease-related impairment charge

 

2,086

 

 

 

 

Share-based compensation

 

23,151

 

 

 

15,166

 

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

 

382

 

 

 

397

 

Allowances for doubtful accounts

 

53

 

 

 

47

 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,755

 

 

 

7,089

 

(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment, excluding transaction costs

 

1

 

 

 

(1,117

)

Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities

 

(233

)

 

 

33

 

Change in fair value of preferred stock investment

 

 

 

 

(26,964

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestiture:

 

 

 

(Increase) decrease in receivables from clients, net

 

(4,440

)

 

 

(28,825

)

(Increase) decrease in unbilled services, net

 

(32,567

)

 

 

(28,329

)

(Increase) decrease in current income tax receivable / payable, net

 

(6,141

)

 

 

9,394

 

(Increase) decrease in other assets

 

(4,880

)

 

 

3,984

 

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities

 

(5,594

)

 

 

(13,524

)

Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related benefits

 

(44,277

)

 

 

(43,420

)

Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues

 

2,804

 

 

 

(1,834

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(13,880

)

 

 

(50,236

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(3,725

)

 

 

(6,800

)

Investment in life insurance policies

 

(2,188

)

 

 

 

Distributions from life insurance policies

 

2,956

 

 

 

 

Purchases of businesses

 

38

 

 

 

(1,948

)

Capitalization of internally developed software costs

 

(12,998

)

 

 

(3,974

)

Proceeds from note receivable

 

154

 

 

 

157

 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

 

 

 

4,750

 

Divestiture of business

 

 

 

 

207

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(15,763

)

 

 

(7,608

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

987

 

 

 

1,185

 

Shares redeemed for employee tax withholdings

 

(9,728

)

 

 

(7,011

)

Share repurchases

 

(60,368

)

 

 

(52,443

)

Proceeds from bank borrowings

 

230,000

 

 

 

224,000

 

Repayments of bank borrowings

 

(125,000

)

 

 

(114,780

)

Payments for debt issuance costs

 

(58

)

 

 

 

Deferred payments on business acquisition

 

(1,500

)

 

 

(1,875

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

34,333

 

 

 

49,076

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

59

 

 

 

(55

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

4,749

 

 

 

(8,823

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

11,834

 

 

 

20,781

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

$

16,583

 

 

$

11,958

 

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months

Ended

June 30,

 

Percent

Increase

(Decrease)

 

Six Months

Ended

June 30,

 

Percent

Increase

(Decrease)

Segment and Consolidated Operating Results (in thousands):

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

Healthcare:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

173,768

 

 

$

128,474

 

 

35.3

%

 

$

322,817

 

 

$

250,350

 

 

28.9

%

Operating income

 

$

49,151

 

 

$

30,364

 

 

61.9

%

 

$

81,406

 

 

$

58,396

 

 

39.4

%

Segment operating margin

 

 

28.3

%

 

 

23.6

%

 

 

 

 

25.2

%

 

 

23.3

%

 

 

Education:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

110,694

 

 

$

88,225

 

 

25.5

%

 

$

214,841

 

 

$

168,887

 

 

27.2

%

Operating income

 

$

27,397

 

 

$

21,691

 

 

26.3

%

 

$

50,562

 

 

$

35,997

 

 

40.5

%

Segment operating margin

 

 

24.8

%

 

 

24.6

%

 

 

 

 

23.5

%

 

 

21.3

%

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

62,297

 

 

$

56,626

 

 

10.0

%

 

$

126,996

 

 

$

114,137

 

 

11.3

%

Operating income

 

$

10,472

 

 

$

11,915

 

 

(12.1

)%

 

$

24,539

 

 

$

24,129

 

 

1.7

%

Segment operating margin

 

 

16.8

%

 

 

21.0

%

 

 

 

 

19.3

%

 

 

21.1

%

 

 

Total Huron:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

346,759

 

 

$

273,325

 

 

26.9

%

 

$

664,654

 

 

$

533,374

 

 

24.6

%

Reimbursable expenses

 

 

8,140

 

 

 

7,492

 

 

8.6

%

 

 

16,630

 

 

 

12,218

 

 

36.1

%

Total revenues and reimbursable expenses

 

$

354,899

 

 

$

280,817

 

 

26.4

%

 

$

681,284

 

 

$

545,592

 

 

24.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment operating income

 

$

87,020

 

 

$

63,970

 

 

36.0

%

 

$

156,507

 

 

$

118,522

 

 

32.0

%

Items not allocated at the segment level:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other operating expenses

 

 

42,923

 

 

 

29,912

 

 

43.5

%

 

 

89,263

 

 

 

63,460

 

 

40.7

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

4,378

 

 

 

5,054

 

 

(13.4

)%

 

 

9,094

 

 

 

10,100

 

 

(10.0

)%

Total operating income

 

 

39,719

 

 

 

29,004

 

 

36.9

%

 

 

58,150

 

 

 

44,962

 

 

29.3

%

Other income (expense), net

 

 

(4,734

)

 

 

(7,327

)

 

(35.4

)%

 

 

(7,318

)

 

 

14,842

 

 

N/M

 

Income before taxes

 

$

34,985

 

 

$

21,677

 

 

61.4

%

 

$

50,832

 

 

$

59,804

 

 

(15.0

)%

Other Operating Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of revenue-generating professionals by segment (at period end) (1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare

 

 

2,059

 

 

 

1,619

 

 

27.2

%

 

 

2,059

 

 

 

1,619

 

 

27.2

%

Education

 

 

1,701

 

 

 

1,407

 

 

20.9

%

 

 

1,701

 

 

 

1,407

 

 

20.9

%

Commercial (2)

 

 

1,414

 

 

 

1,217

 

 

16.2

%

 

 

1,414

 

 

 

1,217

 

 

16.2

%

Total

 

 

5,174

 

 

 

4,243

 

 

21.9

%

 

 

5,174

 

 

 

4,243

 

 

21.9

%

Revenue by capability:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting and Managed Services (3)

 

$

197,255

 

 

$

147,871

 

 

33.4

%

 

$

374,449

 

 

$

298,455

 

 

25.5

%

Digital

 

 

149,504

 

 

 

125,454

 

 

19.2

%

 

 

290,205

 

 

 

234,919

 

 

23.5

%

Total

 

$

346,759

 

 

$

273,325

 

 

26.9

%

 

$

664,654

 

 

$

533,374

 

 

24.6

%

Number of revenue-generating professionals by capability (at period end)(1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting and Managed Services (4)

 

 

2,473

 

 

 

2,018

 

 

22.5

%

 

 

2,473

 

 

 

2,018

 

 

22.5

%

Digital

 

 

2,701

 

 

 

2,225

 

 

21.4

%

 

 

2,701

 

 

 

2,225

 

 

21.4

%

Total

 

 

5,174

 

 

 

4,243

 

 

21.9

%

 

 

5,174

 

 

 

4,243

 

 

21.9

%

Utilization rate by capability (5):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting

 

 

76.0

%

 

 

73.2

%

 

 

 

 

76.1

%

 

 

72.4

%

 

 

Digital

 

 

74.7

%

 

 

74.3

%

 

 

 

 

72.8

%

 

 

73.6

%

 

 

(1)

 

Consists of our full-time consultants who generate revenues based on the number of hours worked; full-time equivalents, which consists of coaches and their support staff within the Culture and Organizational excellence solution, consultants who work variable schedules as needed by clients, and full-time employees who provide software support and maintenance services to clients; and our Healthcare Managed Services employees who provide revenue cycle billing, collections insurance verification and change integrity services to clients.

(2)

 

The majority of our revenue-generating professionals within our Commercial segment can provide services across all of our industries, including healthcare and education.

(3)

 

Managed Services capability revenues within our Healthcare segment was $17.3 million and $16.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively; and $37.1 million and $29.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

 

 

Managed Services capability revenues within our Education segment was $4.9 million and $3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively; and $9.6 million and $7.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

(4)

 

The number of Managed Services revenue-generating professionals within our Healthcare segment as of June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 772 and 504, respectively.

 

 

The number of Managed Services revenue-generating professionals within our Education segment as of June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 106 and 96, respectively.

(5)

 

Utilization rate is calculated by dividing the number of hours our billable consultants worked on client assignments during a period by the total available working hours for these billable consultants during the same period. Available hours are determined by the standard hours worked by each billable consultant, adjusted for part-time hours, and U.S. standard work weeks. Available working hours exclude local country holidays and vacation days. Utilization rates are presented for our revenue-generating professionals who primarily bill on an hourly basis. We have not presented utilization rates for our Managed Services professionals as most of the revenues generated by these employees are not billed on an hourly basis.

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME

TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (6)

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Revenues

$

346,759

 

 

$

273,325

 

 

$

664,654

 

 

$

533,374

 

Net income

$

24,712

 

 

$

13,875

 

 

$

38,131

 

 

$

40,727

 

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

10,273

 

 

 

7,802

 

 

 

12,701

 

 

 

19,077

 

Interest expense, net of interest income

 

5,796

 

 

 

2,446

 

 

 

10,099

 

 

 

4,642

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,330

 

 

 

7,097

 

 

 

12,883

 

 

 

14,219

 

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) (6)

 

47,111

 

 

 

31,220

 

 

 

73,814

 

 

 

78,665

 

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges

 

1,699

 

 

 

2,069

 

 

 

3,983

 

 

 

3,624

 

Other losses (gains)

 

(623

)

 

 

21

 

 

 

(188

)

 

 

33

 

Transaction-related expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

Unrealized gain on preferred stock investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(26,964

)

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net

 

288

 

 

 

(100

)

 

 

368

 

 

 

(81

)

Adjusted EBITDA (6)

$

48,475

 

 

$

33,210

 

 

$

77,977

 

 

$

55,327

 

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues (6)

 

14.0

%

 

 

12.2

%

 

 

11.7

%

 

 

10.4

%

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME (6)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Net income

$

24,712

 

 

$

13,875

 

 

$

38,131

 

 

$

40,727

 

Weighted average shares - diluted

 

19,486

 

 

 

20,967

 

 

 

19,598

 

 

 

21,047

 

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.27

 

 

$

0.66

 

 

$

1.95

 

 

$

1.94

 

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

1,974

 

 

 

2,818

 

 

 

4,205

 

 

 

5,678

 

Restructuring charges

 

1,699

 

 

 

2,069

 

 

 

3,983

 

 

 

3,624

 

Other losses (gains)

 

(623

)

 

 

21

 

 

 

(188

)

 

 

33

 

Transaction-related expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

Unrealized gain on preferred stock investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(26,964

)

Tax effect of adjustments

 

(808

)

 

 

(1,301

)

 

 

(2,120

)

 

 

4,658

 

Total adjustments, net of tax

 

2,242

 

 

 

3,607

 

 

 

5,880

 

 

 

(12,921

)

Adjusted net income (6)

$

26,954

 

 

$

17,482

 

 

$

44,011

 

 

$

27,806

 

Adjusted weighted average shares - diluted

 

19,486

 

 

 

20,967

 

 

 

19,598

 

 

 

21,047

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (6)

$

1.38

 

 

$

0.83

 

 

$

2.25

 

 

$

1.32

 

(6)

 

In evaluating the company’s financial performance and outlook, management uses earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP measures. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to gain an understanding of the company's comparative operating performance (when comparing such results with previous periods or forecasts). These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management in their financial and operating decision making because management believes they reflect the company's ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures when publicly providing the company's business outlook, for internal management purposes, and as a basis for evaluating potential acquisitions and dispositions. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Huron’s current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose, and in comparing in a consistent manner Huron’s current financial results with Huron’s past financial results. Investors should recognize that these non-GAAP measures might not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flows or liquidity prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

 

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