EX-99.1 2 hurn2023331exh991.htm EX-99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1
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NEWSMEDIA CONTACT
Allie Bovis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEabovis@hcg.com
INVESTOR CONTACT
John D. Kelly
investor@hcg.com
Huron Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Affirms 2023 Guidance
FIRST QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Total revenues increased $57.8 million, or 22.2%, to $317.9 million in Q1 2023 from $260.0 million in Q1 2022.
Revenues within the Digital capability increased 28.5% to $140.7 million in Q1 2023, compared to $109.5 million in Q1 2022.
Net income was $13.4 million in Q1 2023, compared to $26.9 million in Q1 2022. Results for Q1 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 $7.4 million, or 33.4%, to $29.5 million in Q1 2023 from $22.1 million in Q1 2022.
Diluted earnings per share was $0.68 in Q1 2023, compared to $1.27 in Q1 2022 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 $0.38, or 77.6%, to $0.87 in Q1 2023 from $0.49 in Q1 2022.
Huron returned $44.3 million to shareholders by repurchasing 0.6 million shares of the company's common stock in Q1 2023.
Huron affirms its previous earnings guidance range for full year 2023, including revenue expectations in a range of $1.22 billion to $1.28 billion.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Huron released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which reiterates the company's commitment to shaping a more sustainable future.
Huron amended its credit facility to include ESG-related measures that align the company's financing and people-focused goals.
Huron introduced its 2023 Investor Presentation, which provides insight into the company and its commitment to achieving its strategic and financial objectives.
CHICAGO - May 2, 2023 - Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
“Our first quarter results reflect our steady progress toward achieving the medium-term financial objectives we set forth in 2022 for double-digit revenue growth, expanded adjusted EBITDA margins, and accelerated adjusted EPS growth,” said Mark Hussey, chief executive officer and president of Huron. “Driven by strong growth across all three


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operating segments and in our Digital capability, revenues grew 22% over the prior year quarter, reflecting continued demand across our portfolio of end markets. Consistent with our goal to expand our profitability, adjusted EBITDA margins increased 80 basis points over the prior year quarter.”
“Our clients face significant strategic, financial and operational challenges in their markets, exacerbated by an increasingly uncertain macro environment. We believe these challenges will continue to drive solid demand for our business as we further innovate and build upon our deep, collaborative relationships with our clients,” added Hussey.
FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS
Revenues increased $57.8 million, or 22.2%, to $317.9 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to $260.0 million for the first quarter of 2022. This revenue growth was highlighted by 28.5% growth from the Digital capability in the aggregate across all segments and growth in the Healthcare and Education segments' Consulting and Managed Services capability of 21.5% and 20.5%, respectively, during the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same prior year period, which reflects the company's focus on accelerating growth in the healthcare and education industries.
Net income was $13.4 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to $26.9 million for the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share was $0.68 for the first quarter of 2023, compared to $1.27 for the first quarter of 2022. Results for the first quarter of 2022 included a non-recurring, unrealized gain of $19.8 million, net of tax, related to the increase in fair value of the company's investment in a hospital-at-home company.
First quarter 2023 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(6) was $26.7 million, compared to $47.4 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
March 31,
20232022
Amortization of intangible assets$2,231 $2,860 
Restructuring charges$2,284 $1,555 
Other losses $435 $12 
Transaction-related expenses$— $50 
Unrealized gain on preferred stock investment $— $(26,964)
Tax effect of adjustments$(1,312)$5,959 
Foreign currency transaction losses, net$80 $19 
Adjusted EBITDA(6) increased $7.4 million, or 33.4%, to $29.5 million, or 9.3% of revenues, in the first quarter of 2023, compared to $22.1 million, or 8.5% of revenues, in the same quarter last year. Adjusted net income(6) increased $6.7 million, or 65.2%, to $17.1 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023, compared to $10.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the same quarter in 2022.
The number of revenue-generating professionals(1) increased 24.6% to 5,013 as of March 31, 2023 from 4,023 as of March 31, 2022. The utilization rate(5) of the company's Consulting capability increased to 76.3% during the first quarter 2023, compared to 71.4% during the same period last year. The utilization rate(5) for the company's Digital capability decreased to 71.0% during the first quarter 2023, compared to 72.4% during the same period last year.
Additionally, in the first quarter of 2023, Huron repurchased 632,894 shares of the company's common stock for $44.3 million.


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OPERATING INDUSTRIES
Huron’s results reflect a portfolio of service offerings focused on helping clients address complex business challenges.
The company’s first quarter 2023 revenues by operating segment as a percentage of total company revenues are as follows: Healthcare (47%); Education (33%); and Commercial (20%). 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 March 31, 2023.
OUTLOOK FOR 2023
Based on currently available information, the company is affirming guidance for full year 2023 revenues before reimbursable expenses in a range of $1.22 billion to $1.28 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 $3.75 to $4.25.
FIRST QUARTER 2023 WEBCAST
The company will host a webcast to discuss its financial results today, May 2, 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.


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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
March 31,
20232022
Revenues and reimbursable expenses:
Revenues$317,895 $260,049 
Reimbursable expenses8,490 4,726 
Total revenues and reimbursable expenses326,385 264,775 
Operating expenses:
Direct costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)228,383 187,247 
Reimbursable expenses8,624 4,756 
Selling, general and administrative expenses62,289 48,395 
Restructuring charges2,284 1,555 
Depreciation and amortization6,374 6,864 
Total operating expenses307,954 248,817 
Operating income18,431 15,958 
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense, net of interest income(4,303)(2,196)
Other income, net1,719 24,365 
Total other income (expense), net(2,584)22,169 
Income before taxes15,847 38,127 
Income tax expense2,428 11,275 
Net income$13,419 $26,852 
Earnings per share:
Net income per basic share$0.70 $1.29 
Net income per diluted share$0.68 $1.27 
Weighted average shares used in calculating earnings per share:
Basic19,119 20,850 
Diluted19,699 21,167 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income$13,419 $26,852 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax52 (43)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment, net of tax3,873 (2,661)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax(2,329)4,325 
Other comprehensive income1,596 1,621 
Comprehensive income$15,015 $28,473 





HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$12,026 $11,834 
Receivables from clients, net147,037 147,852 
Unbilled services, net173,454 141,781 
Income tax receivable275 960 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets28,718 26,057 
Total current assets361,510 328,484 
Property and equipment, net24,179 26,107 
Deferred income taxes, net1,410 1,554 
Long-term investments96,473 91,194 
Operating lease right-of-use assets28,692 30,304 
Other non-current assets80,154 73,039 
Intangible assets, net21,161 23,392 
Goodwill624,966 624,966 
Total assets$1,238,545 $1,199,040 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$9,556 $14,254 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities28,938 27,268 
Accrued payroll and related benefits78,354 171,723 
Current maturities of operating lease liabilities10,825 10,530 
Deferred revenues20,542 21,909 
Total current liabilities148,215 245,684 
Non-current liabilities:
Deferred compensation and other liabilities38,404 33,614 
Long-term debt447,000 290,000 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion43,393 45,556 
Deferred income taxes, net32,564 32,146 
Total non-current liabilities561,361 401,316 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 22,047,299 and 22,507,159 shares issued, respectively
220 223 
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,842,144 and 2,711,712 shares, respectively
(141,353)(137,556)
Additional paid-in capital284,420 318,706 
Retained earnings365,967 352,548 
Accumulated other comprehensive income19,715 18,119 
Total stockholders’ equity528,969 552,040 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,238,545 $1,199,040 






HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$13,419 $26,852 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization6,407 6,864 
Non-cash lease expense1,644 1,640 
Lease-related impairment charge1,870 — 
Share-based compensation11,562 7,935 
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs191 198 
Allowances for doubtful accounts28 
Deferred income taxes— 7,129 
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment, excluding transaction costs(1,067)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities435 12 
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, net827 5,791 
(Increase) decrease in unbilled services, net(31,669)(35,239)
(Increase) decrease in current income tax receivable / payable, net1,487 3,266 
(Increase) decrease in other assets(5,205)1,361 
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities(1,881)(7,044)
Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related benefits(89,843)(70,689)
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues(1,349)828 
Net cash used in operating activities(92,101)(79,099)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment(1,956)(3,924)
Investment in life insurance policies(1,833)— 
Purchases of businesses38 (2,289)
Capitalization of internally developed software costs(6,575)(2,060)
Proceeds from note receivable154 — 
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment— 4,750 
Divestiture of business— 207 
Net cash used in investing activities(10,172)(3,316)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options627 648 
Shares redeemed for employee tax withholdings(9,529)(6,884)
Share repurchases(45,133)(24,097)
Proceeds from bank borrowings201,000 150,000 
Repayments of bank borrowings(44,000)(47,780)
Payments for debt issuance costs(16)— 
Deferred payments on business acquisition(500)(500)
Net cash provided by financing activities102,449 71,387 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash16 (5)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents192 (11,033)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period11,834 20,781 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period$12,026 $9,748 





HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
Segment and Consolidated Operating Results (in thousands):20232022
Healthcare:
Revenues$149,049 $121,876 22.3 %
Operating income$32,255 $28,032 15.1 %
Segment operating margin21.6 %23.0 %
Education:
Revenues$104,147 $80,662 29.1 %
Operating income$23,165 $14,306 61.9 %
Segment operating margin22.2 %17.7 %
Commercial:
Revenues$64,699 $57,511 12.5 %
Operating income$14,067 $12,214 15.2 %
Segment operating margin21.7 %21.2 %
Total Huron:
Revenues$317,895 $260,049 22.2 %
Reimbursable expenses8,490 4,726 79.6 %
Total revenues and reimbursable expenses$326,385 $264,775 23.3 %
Segment operating income$69,487 $54,552 27.4 %
Items not allocated at the segment level:
Other operating expenses46,340 33,548 38.1 %
Depreciation and amortization4,716 5,046 (6.5)%
Total operating income 18,431 15,958 15.5 %
Other income (expense), net(2,584)22,169 (111.7)%
Income before taxes$15,847 $38,127 (58.4)%
Other Operating Data:
Number of revenue-generating professionals by segment (at period end) (1):
Healthcare1,985 1,647 20.5 %
Education1,633 1,231 32.7 %
Commercial (2)
1,395 1,145 21.8 %
Total5,013 4,023 24.6 %
Revenue by capability:
Consulting and Managed Services (3)
$177,194 $150,584 17.7 %
Digital140,701 109,465 28.5 %
Total$317,895 $260,049 22.2 %
Number of revenue-generating professionals by capability (at period end)(1):
Consulting and Managed Services (4)
2,360 2,003 17.8 %
Digital2,653 2,020 31.3 %
Total5,013 4,023 24.6 %
Utilization rate by capability (5):
Consulting76.3 %71.4 %
Digital71.0 %72.4 %
(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 $19.8 million and $13.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Managed Services capability revenues within our Education segment was $4.6 million and $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(4)The number of Managed Services revenue-generating professionals within our Healthcare segment as of March 31, 2023 and 2022 was 726 and 543, respectively.
The number of Managed Services revenue-generating professionals within our Education segment as of March 31, 2023 and 2022 was 101 and 92, 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
March 31,
 20232022
Revenues$317,895 $260,049 
Net income $13,419 $26,852 
Add back:
Income tax expense2,428 11,275 
Interest expense, net of interest income4,303 2,196 
Depreciation and amortization6,553 7,122 
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) (6)
26,703 47,445 
Add back:
Restructuring charges2,284 1,555 
Other losses435 12 
Transaction-related expenses— 50 
Unrealized gain on preferred stock investment— (26,964)
Foreign currency transaction losses, net80 19 
Adjusted EBITDA (6)
$29,502 $22,117 
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues (6)
9.3 %8.5 %






HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME (6)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20232022
Net income$13,419 $26,852 
Weighted average shares - diluted19,699 21,167 
Diluted earnings per share$0.68 $1.27 
Add back:
Amortization of intangible assets2,231 2,860 
Restructuring charges2,284 1,555 
Other losses435 12 
Transaction-related expenses— 50 
Unrealized gain on preferred stock investment— (26,964)
Tax effect of adjustments(1,312)5,959 
Total adjustments, net of tax3,638 (16,528)
Adjusted net income (6)
$17,057 $10,324 
Adjusted weighted average shares - diluted19,699 21,167 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (6)
$0.87 $0.49 

(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.