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Sep 30, 2021

Premier Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Premier reported first quarter results with revenue and profitability meeting expectations.

Key Takeaways

Premier, Inc. reported a 5% increase in GAAP net revenue to $365.1 million for the fiscal year 2022 first quarter ended September 30, 2021. GAAP net income decreased 23% to $121.3 million, while GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) decreased 18% to $0.97. Adjusted EBITDA increased 10% to $121.7 million, and adjusted EPS increased 12% to $0.64.

GAAP net revenue increased 5% to $365.1 million.

Supply Chain Services segment revenue increased 9% to $276.8 million.

GAAP net income decreased 23% to $121.3 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 10% to $121.7 million.

Total Revenue
$365M
Previous year: $347M
+5.3%
EPS
$0.64
Previous year: $0.57
+12.3%
Gross Profit
$212M
Previous year: $195M
+8.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$184M
Previous year: $120M
+53.1%
Free Cash Flow
$10.3M
Previous year: $5.8M
+77.6%
Total Assets
$3.57B
Previous year: $3.44B
+3.6%

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Forward Guidance

Premier continues to expect total net revenue to be in the range of $1.32 billion to $1.43 billion and adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $483 million to $500 million. The company is increasing its previous guidance range of $2.50 to $2.60 for adjusted EPS to a range of $2.56 to $2.66 as a result of its expectation that its effective tax rate will be approximately 21%.

Positive Outlook

  • Total net revenue expected to be in the range of $1.32 billion to $1.43 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA expected to be in the range of $483 million to $500 million.
  • Adjusted EPS guidance increased to a range of $2.56 to $2.66.
  • Effective tax rate expected to be approximately 21%.
  • Supply Chain Services net revenue between $925 million and $1.01 billion.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance does not include the impact of share repurchases under the previously authorized $250 million stock repurchase plan made after September 30, 2021
  • Guidance does not include the effect of any potential future significant acquisitions
  • Performance Services net revenue between $395 million and $420 million.
  • Capital expenditures of $100 million to $110 million.
  • Free cash flow of 35% to 50% of adjusted EBITDA

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income