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TruBridge(TBRG) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-11 00:01
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2024, the company reported revenue of $87.4 million, an increase of 2% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $17.2 million, which was a 44% increase compared to the previous year [8][10]. - The full year revenue for 2024 was $339 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $53 million, exceeding the high end of guidance ranges [10][56]. - Cash flow from operations improved to $10.3 million in Q4, a $23 million increase compared to the previous year, and full year cash flow from operations reached $32 million, up from just over $1 million in 2023 [9][38]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Financial Health revenue for Q4 was $54.7 million, up 7.3% year-over-year, representing approximately 63% of total revenue, driven by core CBO offerings and Viewgol [49]. - Patient Care revenue decreased by 6.3% year-over-year to $32.7 million, impacted by the divestiture of AHT and the sunsetting of Centriq, although excluding these, revenue was higher year-over-year [50]. - Total bookings for the year were $82 million, with Financial Health bookings flat year-over-year at $49 million and Patient Care bookings up 6% to $33 million [54][56]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that 75% of the time, no decision remains the reason for not closing a deal, rather than losing to a competitor, indicating a potential market opportunity [17]. - The market for hospitals with 100 to 400 beds grew from 5% to over 20% of financial health opportunities in the pipeline from 2023 to 2024 [16]. Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue focusing on improving customer satisfaction, retention, and profitability while expanding its presence in the 100 to 400 bed hospital market [18][34]. - A new leadership was brought in for the financial health business unit to enhance customer satisfaction and pipeline expansion [19][20]. - The company aims to double the percentage of CBO clients supported by the global workforce from 30% to 60% by the end of 2025 [24]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, despite some uncertainty regarding healthcare funding changes from the government, which could impact deal timing [13][106]. - The company expects to achieve mid-single digit revenue growth and EBITDA margins in the mid-20s over the next few years [32][60]. - Management highlighted the importance of improving forecasting and accounting processes to enhance predictability and control [46][47]. Other Important Information - The company reduced its leverage ratio from over 4 times to 3 times and plans to continue de-levering [11][40]. - Total gross margins improved to 53% in Q4, up 390 basis points year-over-year, with Financial Health gross margins at 49.1% and Patient Care gross margins at 59.6% [51][52]. Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you speak to the visibility on closing remaining deals expected to close in Q4? - Management indicated that some deals were delayed due to uncontrollable factors but remain optimistic about closing them in the first half of 2025 [64][66]. Question: What are the expectations for sales and marketing initiatives in 2025? - The company plans to increase investments in marketing to enhance brand exposure and drive cross-sell opportunities, particularly targeting hospitals that do not currently use their EHR [68][70]. Question: How does the company view the growth among its two segments for 2025? - Financial Health is expected to be the primary growth driver, while Patient Care is anticipated to see low single-digit growth [85][87]. Question: Can you provide insights on the demand environment and metrics like pipeline and win rate? - The company noted that about 40% of bookings come from opportunities opened and closed within the same quarter, and the win rate is above 50% when excluding no-decision outcomes [89][95]. Question: How does the company plan to handle the 60 renewals in 2025? - The renewals are spread throughout the year, and the company is focused on ensuring customer satisfaction to retain these clients [99][103].