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Huron Consulting(HURN) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2022-02-27 17:34
| --- | --- | |---------------------------|-------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2022 Business Realignment | | | and Re-segmentation | | | | | | Supplemental Materials | | Forward-looking Statements Statements in this presentation 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 Litig ...
Huron Consulting(HURN) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-02-27 06:06
Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call February 24, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Jim Roth - Chief Executive Officer Mark Hussey - President and Chief Operating Officer John Kelly - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Nicholas - William Blair Jasper Bibb - Truist Bill Sutherland - Benchmark Company Kevin Steinke - Barrington Research Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Huron Consulting Group’s Webcast to discuss Fina ...
Huron Consulting(HURN) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-02-23 16:00
Client Engagement and Service - The company served over 1,900 clients in 2021, with the top 10 clients accounting for approximately 19% of consolidated revenues[21] - The company emphasizes high-quality client service as critical to building and maintaining relationships and brand reputation[37] - The company has established partnerships with major technology organizations, including Oracle and Salesforce, to enhance service delivery[20] Employee Engagement and Diversity - As of December 31, 2021, the company had 4,609 full-time client service and support professionals, including 168 client-serving managing directors[25] - The company maintained a quarterly employee engagement score consistently in the high 70s throughout 2021, compared to the global benchmark of 74[24] - The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, having developed a five-year action plan to enhance representation and accountability[34] - The company’s total rewards program has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine for eleven consecutive years[24] Financial Performance and Compensation - The company’s incentive compensation plan is designed to reward performance at both organizational and individual levels, with a focus on financial goals[30] - The company faces competition from a variety of service and technology providers, with a focus on delivering measurable and sustainable results[39] Debt and Interest Rate Management - As of December 31, 2021, the company had borrowings under its credit facility totaling $230.0 million with a weighted average interest rate of 2.7%[309] - A hypothetical 100 basis point change in interest rates as of December 31, 2021 would have a $0.3 million effect on pretax income on an annualized basis[309] - The company entered into multiple forward interest rate swap agreements to hedge against interest rate risks, with notional amounts of $50.0 million and $100.0 million, and fixed rates ranging from 0.885% to 1.900%[311][313] - The outstanding principal amount of the promissory note related to an aircraft purchase was $2.8 million at December 31, 2021, with an interest rate of 2.1%[314] - The fair value of the company's convertible debt investment in Shorelight Holdings, LLC was $65.9 million as of December 31, 2021, up from $64.4 million in 2020[317] - The company has a preferred stock investment in Medically Home Group, Inc. valued at $6.7 million as of December 31, 2021, with a total cost basis of $5.0 million[318] - The company’s variable-rate borrowings were fully hedged against interest rate changes as of December 31, 2020, with a notional amount of $200.0 million in interest rate swaps[309] - The transition away from LIBOR is planned to be based on prevailing or equivalent standards as per the company's amended credit agreement and interest rate swap agreements[315] - The company does not use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes, and has minimal market risk exposure due to short-term investments[316] - The company completed the sale of its aircraft in Q1 2022, using proceeds to pay off the promissory note[314] Corporate Social Responsibility - The company published its second Corporate Social Responsibility report in 2021, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals[35]
Huron Consulting(HURN) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-11-03 03:35
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for Q3 2021 were $224 million, up 9.1% from $205.3 million in Q3 2020, driven by growth across all three operating segments [17] - Net income increased to $13.7 million or $0.64 per diluted share in Q3 2021, compared to $11.1 million or $0.50 per diluted share in Q3 2020 [17] - Adjusted EBITDA was $26.4 million in Q3 2021, representing 11.8% of revenues, compared to $23.6 million or 11.5% of revenues in Q3 2020 [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Healthcare Segment**: Revenues grew 6.2% to $92.8 million, accounting for 42% of total company revenues [18][19] - **Business Advisory Segment**: Revenues increased by 5.9% to $70 million, representing 31% of total revenues, with growth driven by strategy and digital technology offerings [19] - **Education Segment**: Revenues rose 18% to $61.2 million, making up 27% of total revenues, driven by strong demand for student research and strategy offerings [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a robust pipeline in the healthcare and education sectors, with expectations for continued growth as pandemic-related challenges wane [5][12] - The tightening labor market is impacting hiring and wage pressures, but the company remains optimistic about its ability to attract talent due to its strong culture [42][43] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on core industry verticals such as healthcare, education, financial services, and energy, leveraging its technology capabilities to drive growth [46] - A strategic decision was made to divest the Life Sciences practice to concentrate resources on areas with better growth opportunities [11][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating current industry challenges and anticipates strong demand for services as the pandemic recedes [8][15] - The company narrowed its annual revenue guidance to $885 million to $905 million, with an adjusted EBITDA guidance range of 10.8% to 11.3% of revenues [27] Other Important Information - The company expects to finish the year with a leverage ratio below 2x adjusted EBITDA, with cash flow generated from operations in Q3 2021 amounting to $33.8 million [25][26] - DSO increased to 76 days in Q3 2021, up from 62 days in Q3 2020, but is expected to normalize to around 65 days [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Sales conversion in Healthcare and Education - Management noted improved sales conversion in education and healthcare, with expectations for continued solid conversion of backlog [32][33] Question: Headcount growth drivers - The headcount growth was attributed to a mix of organic hiring, including new graduates and experienced hires across all segments [34][35] Question: Utilization rates and practices affecting them - Management indicated that lower utilization rates were due to excess capacity held in anticipation of market demand, which is now picking up [36][38] Question: Impact of tightening labor market on hiring - Management acknowledged the tightening labor market and wage pressures but stated it is manageable and not significantly affecting financial results [41][43] Question: Margin expansion outlook - Management expects a gradual return to pre-pandemic margin levels, with opportunities for margin enhancement through scale and efficiency improvements [51] Question: Travel expenses and their impact - Travel expenses are expected to ramp up as business activities increase, but most travel costs are billable to clients [52] Question: Impact of delayed project startups - The impact from delayed project startups due to the Delta variant was low-single digit millions, with expectations for recovery in Q4 [53] Question: Life Sciences divestiture proceeds - While specific sale price details were not disclosed, management indicated that the valuation was accretive based on revenue metrics [55]
Huron Consulting(HURN) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-11-01 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Delaware 01-0666114 (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 000-50976 HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction o ...
Huron Consulting (HURN) Presents At Sidoti & Company Fall 2021 Investor Conference
2021-09-27 19:19
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-----------------------|-----------------------------------------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | INVESTOR PRESENTATION | | | | | | | | | Sidoti | & Company Fall 2021 Investor Conference | | | | | | | | | September 22, 2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Forward-looking Statements 2 Statements in this press release that are not his ...
Huron Consulting(HURN) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-08-01 09:58
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for Q2 2021 were $230.1 million, up 5.6% from $217.9 million in Q2 2020, driven by growth in Healthcare and Business Advisory segments, partially offset by a decline in Education segment revenues [17] - Net income was $12.8 million or $0.59 per diluted share in Q2 2021, compared to $13.6 million or $0.61 per diluted share in the same quarter in the prior year [18] - Adjusted EBITDA was $25.6 million in Q2 2021, or 11.1% of revenues, compared to $27.5 million or 12.6% of revenues in Q2 2020 [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Healthcare segment revenues grew 19% year-over-year to $101.4 million, reflecting strong recovery and demand for performance improvement and revenue cycle managed services [7][19] - Business Advisory segment revenues were flat year-over-year at $70.9 million, with double-digit growth in digital technology and analytics offset by declines in distressed Advisory and Life Sciences businesses [9][21] - Education segment revenues declined 7% year-over-year to $57.9 million, but grew 14% sequentially from Q1 2021, driven by demand in research, strategy, and operations [11][23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Healthcare segment generated 44% of total company revenues in Q2 2021, while Business Advisory and Education segments contributed 31% and 25%, respectively [19][21][23] - The company anticipates continued growth in Healthcare and Education segments, supported by a recovering market and increased demand for services [15][29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging its investments in digital transformation and technology capabilities to enhance service offerings across all segments [10][15] - The management emphasizes the importance of retaining talent during the pandemic to sustain growth and improve margins as demand stabilizes [13] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the recovery trajectory of Healthcare and Education segments, expecting strong demand for services as clients adapt to post-pandemic challenges [6][15] - The company raised its annual revenue guidance to a range of $875 million to $905 million, reflecting anticipated recovery in demand [14][29] Other Important Information - The company reported a DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) of 73 days for Q2 2021, an increase from 64 days in Q1 2021, with expectations to normalize around 60 days [26] - Total debt was $268 million, with a leverage ratio of approximately 2.8x adjusted EBITDA as of June 30, 2021 [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is in the pipeline for Healthcare performance improvement? - Management indicated a consistent portfolio of opportunities, with expectations for growth driven by financial pressures in the healthcare industry [31] Question: Can you discuss the revenue and earnings cadence for the rest of the year? - Management noted that the acceleration in Q2 was ahead of expectations, and while they do not anticipate a deceleration, they expect a more stable run rate for the remainder of the year [34][35] Question: What is the hiring environment and employee retention like? - Management reported a competitive hiring environment, particularly in technology areas, with turnover rates higher than last year but consistent with historical trends [36][37] Question: Can you provide details on the new healthcare managed services employees? - Management explained the history of the managed services offering and the recent onboarding of 300 employees, emphasizing the potential for revenue growth from this segment [41][42] Question: What is the outlook for sequential revenue growth in Healthcare and Education? - Management confirmed expectations for sequential revenue improvement in both segments, driven by recovering demand and ongoing projects [54][56]
Huron Consulting(HURN) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2021-07-29 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 000-50976 HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi ...
Huron Consulting(HURN) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-05-08 18:00
Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call May 4, 2021 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Jim Roth - Chief Executive Officer John Kelly - Chief Financial Officer Mark Hussey - President and Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Tobey Sommer - Truist Securities Andrew Nicholas - William Blair Kevin Steinke - Barrington Josh Vogel - Sidoti Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Huron Consulting Group's webcast to discuss financial results for ...
Huron Consulting(HURN) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2021-05-03 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 000-50976 HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has ...