UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-35780 BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 80-0188269 (State or other jurisdi ...

Shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM 10.37%) jumped 10.3% on Wednesday after the child care and workforce education services provider delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results.Bright Horizons nurtures a solid quarterBright Horizons' fourth-quarter 2023 revenue grew 16% year over year to $616 million, while its adjusted (non-generally accepted accounting principles, or non-GAAP) net income rose 9% to $48 million, or $0.83 per share. Wall Street analysts, on average, were only modeling ea ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2023, the company reported revenue of $2.4 billion, representing a growth of 20% compared to 2022, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.84, an increase of 9% [6][21] - In Q4, total revenue increased 16% to $616 million, yielding adjusted EBITDA of $99 million and adjusted EPS of $0.83, an increase of 8% from the prior year [21][48] - Interest expense increased by $2 million to $13 million in Q4, and the structural tax rate on adjusted net income rose to 28.3%, an increase of 200 basis points over Q4 of 2022 [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Full Service revenue for Q4 was $447 million, up 15%, driven by increased enrollment and pricing, with occupancy levels averaging 58% to 60% [6][26] - Back-Up Care revenue grew 24% in Q4 to $135 million, with adjusted operating income at 30% of revenue, or $41 million, growing 25% over the prior year [28][45] - The education advisory segment reported revenue of $34 million in Q4, with notable new client launches [46][51] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. enrollment increased by 10% in Q4, while international enrollment grew in the mid-single digits [44] - In the U.K., the Full Service business has been unprofitable, losing approximately $30 million in adjusted operating income in 2023, but improvements are expected in 2024 [12][44] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is rationalizing its U.K. footprint, having closed 12 centers in 2023 and identifying an additional 20 to 30 centers for closure over the next 12 to 18 months [27][60] - The focus is on expanding Back-Up Care as a structurally larger contributor to future earnings, with significant growth opportunities anticipated [8][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the effects of the end of ARPA funding would unfold over 2024 and into 2025, with competitors adjusting pricing and staffing in response [34][58] - For 2024, the company expects revenue to be between $2.6 billion and $2.7 billion, translating to growth of 8% to 12% [30][47] Other Important Information - The company generated $256 million in cash from operations in 2023, compared to $188 million in 2022, and ended the year with $72 million in cash [29] - A minor change in segment reporting will impact growth comparisons in the education advisory and Back-Up Care segments starting Q1 2024 [52] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the effects of the end of ARPA funding on the industry? - Management indicated that the effects would transpire over 2024 and into 2025, with competitors adjusting pricing and staffing [34][58] Question: What is the expected center count by year-end 2024? - The company expects to close a similar number of centers as in 2023, resulting in a net reduction of approximately 25 centers [35][60] Question: What occupancy rates are assumed in the guidance for 2024? - The company anticipates occupancy rates to average between 60% to 65% for the year, with a seasonal cadence [83] Question: How sustainable is the double-digit growth rate for Back-Up Care? - Management sees the opportunity to continue driving 10% to 12% growth over many years, primarily through expanding user penetration and usage [92] Question: Can you elaborate on the $36 million impairment? - The impairment relates to centers and includes right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements for underperforming centers [72][73]

For the quarter ended December 2023, Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) reported revenue of $615.65 million, up 16.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.83, compared to $0.77 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $588.63 million, representing a surprise of +4.59%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +13.70%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.73.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenu ...

Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.77 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 13.70%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this child care and early education services provider would post earnings of $0.80 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.88, delivering a su ...

Analysts on Wall Street project that Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) will announce quarterly earnings of $0.73 per share in its forthcoming report, representing a decline of 5.2% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $588.63 million, increasing 11.2% from the same quarter last year.Over the last 30 days, there has been a downward revision of 0.8% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of ...

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NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE: BFAM) will release results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, after the stock market closes. Following the release, the Company will host a telephone conference call with investors and analysts at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the fourth quarter 2023, the Company’s updated business outlook, its strategy and results. Interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-877-407- ...

Revenue Growth - For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a revenue of $645.8 million, a 19.5% increase compared to $540.2 million in the same period of 2022[110]. - The full service center-based child care segment experienced a 17% year-over-year revenue growth, with net enrollment growth of 8% as centers continue to re-ramp[107]. - The back-up care segment saw a significant 32% year-over-year increase in revenue due to increased utilization and new clients[107]. - Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $1,802,609 thousand, a 20.9% increase from $1,490,965 thousand in the same period of 2022[117]. - Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $645,787 thousand, a 19.5% increase from $540,215 thousand in the same period of 2022[119]. - Tuition revenue increased by $58,494 thousand, or 17%, due to an 8% net increase in enrollment and average tuition rate increases of approximately 7%[119]. - Revenue generated by the back-up care services increased by $80.7 million, or 27%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, due to increased utilization by new and existing clients[125]. - Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $1.8 billion, an increase of $311.6 million, or 20.9%, compared to the same period in 2022[125]. Profitability Metrics - The company reported a gross profit of $157.6 million, representing a gross margin of 24.4%, compared to a gross profit of $128.8 million and a margin of 23.8% in the prior year[110]. - Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $415,822 thousand, representing a gross margin of 23.1%, compared to 24.6% in the prior year[117]. - Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $157,600 thousand, a 22% increase from $128,800 thousand in the same period of 2022[121]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $101.2 million, representing 15.7% of revenue, compared to $80.6 million or 14.9% of revenue in the same period last year[110]. - Adjusted EBITDA increased by $20.6 million, or 26%, for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, driven by gross profit contributions from the full service center-based child care segment and the back-up care segment[123]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $252,927 thousand, representing a margin of 14.0%[117]. - Adjusted EBITDA increased by $26.5 million, or 12%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to increased gross profit in child care segments[129]. Income and Expenses - Income from operations for the quarter was $66.8 million, which is 10.3% of revenue, compared to $39.0 million or 7.2% of revenue in the same quarter last year[110]. - Net income for the quarter was $40.0 million, a 119% increase from $18.2 million in the prior year, resulting in a net income margin of 6.2%[110]. - Income from operations increased by $27,800 thousand, or 71%, to $66,800 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $39,000 thousand in the same period of 2022[121]. - Income from operations for the full service center-based child care segment increased by $16.8 million, or 171%, for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to increases in tuition revenue from enrollment growth and annual tuition rate increases[123]. - Adjusted net income increased by $13.0 million, or 34%, for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to the increase in adjusted income from operations[123]. - Net interest expense increased to $12.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, from $11.7 million for the same period in 2022, primarily due to increased borrowings and higher interest rates[123]. - Income tax expense was $14.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023, at an effective income tax rate of 27%, compared to $9.1 million at a 33% rate for the same period in 2022[123]. - Adjusted net income rose by $8.3 million, or 8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, driven by higher adjusted income from operations, partially offset by increased interest expense and tax rate[129]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash provided by operating activities increased to $161.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $130.978 million for the same period in 2022, reflecting a $6.1 million increase in net income[140]. - Cash used in investing activities decreased significantly to $92.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, from $250.9 million in the same period in 2022, primarily due to reduced acquisition payments[141]. - The company invested $37.8 million to acquire four centers in the U.S. and four centers in Australia during the nine months ended September 30, 2023[141]. - Cash used in financing activities decreased to $60.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $89.5 million in the same period in 2022, mainly due to reduced share repurchases[142]. - The company anticipates that cash flows from operating activities will continue to improve as center enrollment ramps up[137]. Debt and Interest Rates - As of September 30, 2023, total debt was $966.468 million, a decrease from $977.581 million as of December 31, 2022, representing a reduction of approximately 1.14%[150]. - Long-term debt stood at $950.468 million as of September 30, 2023, down from $961.581 million at the end of 2022, indicating a decrease of about 1.15%[150]. - Borrowings on the revolving credit facility decreased significantly to $29.4 million from $84.0 million, a reduction of approximately 65%[150]. - The blended weighted average interest rate for term loans and revolving credit facility was 3.92% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to 2.80% for the same period in 2022[150]. - The company estimates that the overall weighted average interest rate will approximate 4.85% for the remainder of 2023, inclusive of cash flow hedges[150]. - Interest rate cap agreements with a total notional value of $800 million were entered into to mitigate interest rate exposure, providing protection if the one-month term SOFR rate exceeds 0.9%[150]. Shareholder Actions - The board of directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $400 million, with $198.3 million remaining available for future repurchases as of September 30, 2023[137].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2023 increased by 20% year-over-year to $646 million, with adjusted operating income rising by 46% to $67 million, representing 10% of revenue [48][14][8] - Adjusted EPS grew by 33% to $0.88 per share [9][14] - The company narrowed its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $2.375 billion to $2.4 billion, reflecting an 18% to 19% growth [8][52] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Full-service child care revenue increased by 17% to $445 million, driven by higher enrollment and pricing [15][24] - Back-Up Care revenue grew by 32% to $169 million, significantly exceeding expectations [19][26] - Education Advisory revenue increased by 3% to $32 million, with notable new client launches [21][48] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the US, year-over-year enrollment increased nearly 12%, particularly strong in infant and toddler classrooms [42] - International enrollment grew at a low single-digit rate, with the UK remaining a challenging market due to labor constraints [17][49] - Occupancy levels averaged between 58% to 60% in Q3, with a sequential dip expected due to seasonal trends [49][37] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue focusing on enrolling existing centers as a priority for growth, with plans to open 20 to 30 new centers in 2024 [106][107] - There is a strategic emphasis on improving the UK business despite current challenges, with ongoing talent acquisition initiatives [34][58] - The company is leveraging investments in technology and marketing to enhance the Back-Up Care segment and expand its service offerings [46][99] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term potential of the UK market despite current headwinds, citing quality leadership and government support [35][34] - The company anticipates a modest improvement in enrollment and occupancy rates in 2024, particularly in the middle and lower cohorts of centers [62][39] - Management highlighted the impact of ARPA funding ending and its implications for future revenue and cost structures [30][50] Other Important Information - The company generated $161 million in cash from operations year-to-date, with a debt leverage ratio of 2.8 times net debt to EBITDA [27] - Interest expense is expected to increase to $14 million per quarter in Q4 2023, reflecting a new run rate for 2024 [30][74] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confidence in improving the UK business - Management emphasized their long-standing presence in the UK market and ongoing initiatives to enhance staffing and operational efficiency [33][34] Question: Trends in occupancy levels heading into Q4 - Management noted a steady improvement in occupancy levels, with expectations for modest enrollment growth in the coming year [37][62] Question: Interest expense outlook for 2024 - Management indicated that interest expense is expected to remain around $14 million per quarter, with variable rate debt managed through interest rate caps [74][75] Question: Factors driving growth in Back-Up Care - Management attributed the growth to increased consumer awareness and the expansion of service offerings, making it more accessible to employees [98][99] Question: Full-service margin expectations - Management acknowledged challenges in the UK impacting margins but expects improvements as enrollment grows and operational efficiencies are realized [67][88] Question: New center pipeline and client receptiveness - Management reported elevated interest from clients but noted that decision-making processes are taking longer due to the long-term nature of on-site centers [112][113]