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HURN - Huron Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results and Provides 2023 Guidance

FOURTH QUARTER 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Total revenues increased $65.4 million, or 26.3%, to $313.7 million in Q4 2022 from $248.3 million in Q4 2021.
  • Revenues within the Digital capability increased 37.0% to $130.1 million in Q4 2022 compared to $95.0 million Q4 2021.
  • Net income was $17.1 million in Q4 2022 compared to $31.1 million in Q4 2021. Results for Q4 2021 include a $23.7 million gain, net of tax, from the sale of the company's Life Sciences business in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (7) , a non-GAAP measure, increased $9.7 million, or 33.1%, to $39.0 million in Q4 2022 from $29.3 million in Q4 2021.
  • Diluted earnings per share was $0.85 in Q4 2022 compared to $1.45 in Q4 2021.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share (7) , a non-GAAP measure, increased $0.32, or 40.0%, to $1.12 in Q4 2022 from $0.80 in Q4 2021.
  • Huron repurchased 0.3 million shares of the company's common stock for $23.5 million in Q4 2022.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $91.2 million in Q4 2022.
  • Huron refinanced its $600 million credit facility; including extending the maturity date to 2027 and transitioning to SOFR, while maintaining favorable pricing and flexibility.

FULL YEAR 2022 HIGHLIGHTS AND 2023 GUIDANCE

  • Total revenues increased $226.8 million, or 25.0%, to $1.132 billion for full year 2022 compared to $905.6 million for full year 2021.
  • Revenues within the Digital capability increased 41.4% to $494.5 million for full year 2022 compared to $349.7 million for full year 2021.
  • Net income increased $12.6 million, or 19.9%, to $75.6 million for full year 2022 compared to $63.0 million for full year 2021. Results for full year 2022 include an unrealized gain of $19.8 million, net of tax, recognized in Q1 2022 on the company's investment in a hospital-at-home company. Results for full year 2021 include a $23.7 million gain, net of tax, from the sale of the company's Life Sciences business in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (7) , a non-GAAP measure, increased $33.0 million, or 33.8%, to $130.8 million for full year 2022 from $97.8 million for full year 2021.
  • Diluted earnings per share increased $0.75, or 26.0%, to $3.64 for full year 2022 from $2.89 for full year 2021.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share (7) , a non-GAAP measure, increased $0.82, or 31.4%, to $3.43 for full year 2022 from $2.61 for full year 2021.
  • Huron repurchased 2.0 million shares of the company's common stock for $121.3 million in 2022.
  • Huron provides full year 2023 guidance, including revenue expectations in a range of $1.22 billion to $1.28 billion.

Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

“We achieved record revenues in the fourth quarter and full year 2022, growing revenues 26% and 25%, respectively. Revenue growth for both the fourth quarter and the full year was strong across all three operating segments and bolstered by continued growth in our Digital capability, which increased 41% in 2022. Our full year adjusted EBITDA margins improved 80 basis points over the prior year, reflecting solid progress toward our objective of returning to mid-teen EBITDA margins by 2025,” said Mark Hussey , chief executive officer and president of Huron .

“Going forward, our business trajectory and financial strength position us to continue creating long-term shareholder value. With our leading market positions in healthcare and education, our growing presence in commercial industries, our rapidly growing Digital capability, and the ongoing market demand for our offerings, we believe we have established a solid foundation for continued growth and increased profitability in 2023,” added Hussey.

FOURTH QUARTER 2022 RESULTS

Revenues increased $65.4 million, or 26.3%, to $313.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $248.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. This revenue growth was highlighted by 37.0% growth in the Digital capability and 19.8% growth in the Consulting and Managed Services capability in the aggregate across all industries during the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the same prior year period.

Net income was $17.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $31.1 million for the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share was $0.85 for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $1.45 for the fourth quarter of 2021. Results for the fourth quarter of 2021 include a $23.7 million gain, net of tax, from the sale of the company's Life Sciences business in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Fourth quarter 2022 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") (7) was $34.5 million, compared to $50.0 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
December 31,

2022

2021

Amortization of intangible assets

$

2,702

$

2,328

Restructuring charges

$

4,953

$

9,235

Other losses (gains)

$

(159

)

$

100

Transaction-related expenses

$

$

1,447

Gain on sale of business

$

$

(31,510

)

Tax effect of adjustments

$

(1,986

)

$

4,530

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net

$

(246

)

$

21

Adjusted EBITDA (7) increased $9.7 million, or 33.1%, to $39.0 million, or 12.4% of revenues, in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $29.3 million, or 11.8% of revenues, in the same quarter last year. Adjusted net income (7) increased $5.4 million, or 31.5%, to $22.6 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $17.2 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the same quarter in 2021.

The number of revenue-generating professionals (1) increased 28.0% to 4,832 as of December 31, 2022 from 3,776 as of December 31, 2021. The utilization rate (5) of the company's Consulting capability increased to 80.6% during the fourth quarter 2022, compared to 69.9% during the same period last year. The utilization rate (5) for the company's Digital capability decreased to 69.4% during the fourth quarter 2022, compared to 71.2% during the same period last year.

Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2022, Huron repurchased 331,165 shares of the company's common stock for $23.5 million.

FULL YEAR 2022 RESULTS

Revenues increased $226.8 million, or 25.0%, to $1.132 billion for full year 2022, compared to $905.6 million for full year 2021. This revenue growth was highlighted by 41.4% growth from the Digital capability in the aggregate across all industries and growth in the Education and Healthcare segments' Consulting and Managed Services capabilities of 46.4% and 11.8%, respectively, for full year 2022 compared to the same prior year period.

Net income increased $12.6 million, or 19.9%, to $75.6 million for full year 2022, compared to $63.0 million for full year 2021. Diluted earnings per share increased $0.75, or 26.0%, to $3.64 for full year 2022, compared to $2.89 for the same period last year. Results for full year 2022 include an 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. Results for full year 2021 include a $23.7 million gain, net of tax, from the sale of the company's Life Sciences business in the fourth quarter of 2021.

EBITDA (7) for full year 2022 increased $34.2 million, or 29.8%, to $148.7 million, compared to $114.5 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):

Twelve Months Ended
December 31,

2022

2021

Amortization of intangible assets

$

11,198

$

9,251

Restructuring charges

$

9,909

$

12,401

Other losses (gains)

$

(193

)

$

198

Transaction-related expenses

$

50

$

1,782

Unrealized gain on preferred stock investment

$

(26,964

)

$

Gain on sale of business

$

$

(31,510

)

Tax effect of adjustments

$

1,590

$

1,742

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net

$

(655

)

$

419

Adjusted EBITDA (7) increased $33.0 million, or 33.8%, to $130.8 million, or 11.6% of revenues, for full year 2022, compared to $97.8 million, or 10.8% of revenues, for the same period last year. Adjusted net income (7) increased $14.3 million, or 25.1%, to $71.1 million, or $3.43 per diluted share, for full year 2022, compared to $56.9 million, or $2.61 per diluted share, for full year 2021.

The number of revenue-generating professionals (1) increased 28.0% to 4,832 as of December 31, 2022 from 3,776 as of December 31, 2021. The utilization rate (5) of the company's Consulting capability increased to 75.2% for full year 2022, compared to 70.6% during the same period last year. The utilization rate (5) for the company's Digital capability decreased to 71.0% for full year 2022, compared to 72.5% during the same period last year.

Additionally, in 2022, Huron repurchased 2,037,752 shares of the company's common stock for $121.3 million, representing 9.3% of the common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2021.

OPERATING INDUSTRIES

Huron’s results reflect a portfolio of service offerings focused on helping clients address complex business challenges.

The company’s full year 2022 revenues by operating segment as a percentage of total company revenues are as follows: Healthcare (47%); Education (32%); and Commercial (21%). Financial results by operating industry are included in the attached schedules and in Huron's forthcoming Annual Report on Form 10-K filing for the year ended December 31, 2022.

OUTLOOK FOR 2023

Based on currently available information, the company provided guidance for full year 2023 revenues before reimbursable expenses in a range of $1.22 billion to $1.28 billion. The company 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.

Management will provide a more detailed discussion of its outlook during the company's earnings conference call webcast.

FOURTH QUARTER 2022 WEBCAST

The company will host a webcast to discuss its financial results today, February 28, 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 (7)

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

December 31,

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Revenues and reimbursable expenses:

Revenues

$

313,711

$

248,294

$

1,132,455

$

905,640

Reimbursable expenses

7,472

12,442

26,506

21,318

Total revenues and reimbursable expenses

321,183

260,736

1,158,961

926,958

Operating expenses:

Direct costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)

216,033

173,233

785,881

636,776

Reimbursable expenses

7,422

12,136

26,671

21,369

Selling, general and administrative expenses

60,495

49,510

209,381

178,084

Restructuring charges

4,953

9,235

9,909

12,401

Depreciation and amortization

6,781

6,458

27,359

25,489

Total operating expenses

295,684

250,572

1,059,201

874,119

Operating income

25,499

10,164

99,760

52,839

Other income (expense), net:

Interest expense, net of interest income

(4,130

)

(2,185

)

(11,883

)

(8,150

)

Other income, net

2,001

33,170

20,700

35,347

Total other income (expense), net

(2,129

)

30,985

8,817

27,197

Income before taxes

23,370

41,149

108,577

80,036

Income tax expense

6,286

10,091

33,025

17,049

Net income

$

17,084

$

31,058

$

75,552

$

62,987

Earnings per share:

Net income per basic share

$

0.88

$

1.48

$

3.73

$

2.94

Net income per diluted share

$

0.85

$

1.45

$

3.64

$

2.89

Weighted average shares used in calculating earnings per share:

Basic

19,470

21,039

20,249

21,439

Diluted

20,159

21,466

20,746

21,809

Comprehensive income (loss):

Net income

$

17,084

$

31,058

$

75,552

$

62,987

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax

(157

)

(1,161

)

(1,890

)

(925

)

Unrealized gain (loss) on investment, net of tax

(3,428

)

3,237

(6,146

)

1,169

Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax

257

1,579

9,315

3,535

Other comprehensive income (loss)

(3,328

)

3,655

1,279

3,779

Comprehensive income

$

13,756

$

34,713

$

76,831

$

66,766

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

December 31,
2022

December 31,
2021

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

11,834

$

20,781

Receivables from clients, net

147,852

122,316

Unbilled services, net

141,781

91,285

Income tax receivable

960

8,071

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

26,057

15,229

Total current assets

328,484

257,682

Property and equipment, net

26,107

31,004

Deferred income taxes, net

1,554

1,804

Long-term investments

91,194

72,584

Operating lease right-of-use assets

30,304

35,311

Other non-current assets

73,039

68,191

Intangible assets, net

23,392

31,894

Goodwill

624,966

620,879

Total assets

$

1,199,040

$

1,119,349

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

14,254

$

13,621

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

27,268

22,519

Accrued payroll and related benefits

171,723

139,131

Current maturities of long-term debt

559

Current maturities of operating lease liabilities

10,530

10,142

Deferred revenues

21,909

19,212

Total current liabilities

245,684

205,184

Non-current liabilities:

Deferred compensation and other liabilities

33,614

43,458

Long-term debt, net of current portion

290,000

232,221

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

45,556

54,313

Deferred income taxes, net

32,146

12,273

Total non-current liabilities

401,316

342,265

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity

Common stock; $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 22,507,159 and 24,364,814 shares issued, respectively

223

239

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,711,712 and 2,495,172 shares, respectively

(137,556

)

(135,969

)

Additional paid-in capital

318,706

413,794

Retained earnings

352,548

276,996

Accumulated other comprehensive income

18,119

16,840

Total stockholders’ equity

552,040

571,900

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

1,199,040

$

1,119,349

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

2022

2021

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

75,552

$

62,987

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

27,359

25,978

Non-cash lease expense

6,369

6,967

Lease-related impairment charges

211

Share-based compensation

30,971

25,857

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

1,169

794

Allowances for doubtful accounts

141

13

Deferred income taxes

18,784

12,480

Gain on sale of property and equipment, excluding transaction costs

(1,111

)

(343

)

Gain on sale of business, excluding transaction costs

(32,824

)

Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities

(359

)

173

Change in fair value of preferred stock investment

(26,964

)

Other, net

6

(78

)

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

(Increase) decrease in receivables from clients, net

(25,847

)

(39,845

)

(Increase) decrease in unbilled services, net

(51,359

)

(38,820

)

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

7,673

(2,723

)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

2,532

(2,670

)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities

(13,466

)

10,394

Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related benefits

32,770

(2,636

)

Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues

969

(7,717

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

85,400

17,987

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(12,547

)

(10,871

)

Investments in life insurance policies

(872

)

(1,245

)

Distributions from life insurance policies

3,377

Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired

(3,448

)

(44,819

)

Capitalization of internally developed software costs

(11,752

)

(4,889

)

Proceeds from note receivable

154

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

4,753

408

Divestiture of business

207

41,273

Net cash used in investing activities

(20,128

)

(20,143

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

1,421

804

Shares redeemed for employee tax withholdings

(7,795

)

(10,103

)

Share repurchases

(120,393

)

(64,612

)

Proceeds from bank borrowings

314,000

235,000

Repayments of bank borrowings

(256,780

)

(205,499

)

Payments for debt issuance costs

(2,686

)

Deferred payments on business acquisitions

(1,875

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(74,108

)

(44,410

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

(111

)

170

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(8,947

)

(46,396

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

20,781

67,177

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

$

11,834

$

20,781

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

Twelve Months Ended
December 31,

Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

Segment and Consolidated Operating Results (in thousands):

2022

2021

2022

2021

Healthcare:

Revenues

$

153,330

$

129,422

18.5

%

$

534,999

$

444,767

20.3

%

Operating income

$

39,786

$

31,813

25.1

%

$

131,227

$

118,324

10.9

%

Segment operating margin

25.9

%

24.6

%

24.5

%

26.6

%

Education:

Revenues

$

96,601

$

67,313

43.5

%

$

359,835

$

242,374

48.5

%

Operating income

$

20,076

$

15,203

32.1

%

$

78,924

$

52,398

50.6

%

Segment operating margin

20.8

%

22.6

%

21.9

%

21.6

%

Commercial:

Revenues

$

63,780

$

51,559

23.7

%

$

237,621

$

218,499

8.8

%

Operating income

$

11,743

$

5,144

128.3

%

$

50,025

$

34,296

45.9

%

Segment operating margin

18.4

%

10.0

%

21.1

%

15.7

%

Total Huron:

Revenues

$

313,711

$

248,294

26.3

%

$

1,132,455

$

905,640

25.0

%

Reimbursable expenses

7,472

12,442

(39.9

)%

26,506

21,318

24.3

%

Total revenues and reimbursable expenses

$

321,183

$

260,736

23.2

%

$

1,158,961

$

926,958

25.0

%

Segment operating income

$

71,605

$

52,160

37.3

%

$

260,176

$

205,018

26.9

%

Items not allocated at the segment level:

Other operating expenses

41,006

36,911

11.1

%

140,145

131,545

6.5

%

Depreciation and amortization

5,100

5,085

0.3

%

20,271

20,634

(1.8

)%

Total operating income

25,499

10,164

150.9

%

99,760

52,839

88.8

%

Other income (expense), net

(2,129

)

30,985

(106.9

)%

8,817

27,197

(67.6

)%

Income before taxes

$

23,370

$

41,149

(43.2

)%

$

108,577

$

80,036

35.7

%

Other Operating Data:

Number of revenue-generating professionals by segment (at period end) (1)(6) :

Healthcare

1,890

1,596

18.4

%

1,890

1,596

18.4

%

Education

1,579

1,050

50.4

%

1,579

1,050

50.4

%

Commercial (2)

1,363

1,130

20.6

%

1,363

1,130

20.6

%

Total

4,832

3,776

28.0

%

4,832

3,776

28.0

%

Revenue by capability:

Consulting and Managed Services (3)

$

183,638

$

153,339

19.8

%

$

637,994

$

555,915

14.8

%

Digital

130,073

94,955

37.0

%

494,461

349,725

41.4

%

Total

$

313,711

$

248,294

26.3

%

$

1,132,455

$

905,640

25.0

%

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

Consulting and Managed Services (4)

2,294

1,838

24.8

%

2,294

1,838

24.8

%

Digital

2,538

1,938

31.0

%

2,538

1,938

31.0

%

Total

4,832

3,776

28.0

%

4,832

3,776

28.0

%

Utilization rate by capability (5) :

Consulting

80.6

%

69.9

%

75.2

%

70.6

%

Digital

69.4

%

71.2

%

71.0

%

72.5

%

(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 $20.1 million and $12.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively; and $67.6 million and $47.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Managed Services capability revenues within our Education segment was $4.4 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively; and $15.7 million and $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

(4)

The number of Managed Services revenue-generating professionals within our Healthcare segment as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 was 715 and 509, respectively.

The number of Managed Services revenue-generating professionals within our Education segment as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 was 106 and 72, 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.

(6)

During the first quarter of 2022, we reclassified certain Digital revenue-generating professionals within our Healthcare and Education segments to our Commercial segment as these professionals can provide services across all of our industries. This reclassification did not impact the total headcount within our Digital capability for any period. The prior period headcount has been revised for consistent presentation.

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME

TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (7)

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Twelve Months Ended
December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Revenues

$

313,711

$

248,294

$

1,132,455

$

905,640

Net income

$

17,084

$

31,058

$

75,552

$

62,987

Add back:

Income tax expense

6,286

10,091

33,025

17,049

Interest expense, net of interest income

4,130

2,185

11,883

8,150

Depreciation and amortization

6,995

6,707

28,233

26,347

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) (7)

34,495

50,041

148,693

114,533

Add back:

Restructuring charges

4,953

9,235

9,909

12,401

Other losses (gains)

(159

)

100

(193

)

198

Transaction-related expenses

1,447

50

1,782

Unrealized gain on preferred stock investment

(26,964

)

Gain on sale of business

(31,510

)

(31,510

)

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net

(246

)

21

(655

)

419

Adjusted EBITDA (7)

$

39,043

$

29,334

$

130,840

$

97,823

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues (7)

12.4

%

11.8

%

11.6

%

10.8

%

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME (7)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

December 31,

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Net income

$

17,084

$

31,058

$

75,552

$

62,987

Weighted average shares - diluted

20,159

21,466

20,746

21,809

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.85

$

1.45

$

3.64

$

2.89

Add back:

Amortization of intangible assets

2,702

2,328

11,198

9,251

Restructuring charges

4,953

9,235

9,909

12,401

Other losses (gains)

(159

)

100

(193

)

198

Transaction-related expenses

1,447

50

1,782

Unrealized gain on preferred stock investment

(26,964

)

Gain on sale of business

(31,510

)

(31,510

)

Tax effect of adjustments

(1,986

)

4,530

1,590

1,742

Total adjustments, net of tax

5,510

(13,870

)

(4,410

)

(6,136

)

Adjusted net income (7)

$

22,594

$

17,188

$

71,142

$

56,851

Adjusted weighted average shares - diluted

20,159

21,466

20,746

21,809

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (7)

$

1.12

$

0.80

$

3.43

$

2.61

(7)

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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abovis@hcg.com

INVESTOR CONTACT
John D. Kelly
investor@hcg.com

Stock Information

Company Name: Huron Consulting Group Inc.
Stock Symbol: HURN
Market: NASDAQ
Website: huronconsultinggroup.com

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