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Sep 30, 2022

Premier Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Premier reported first quarter fiscal year 2023 results, which were consistent with expectations and reflected continued progress on executing the strategy to deliver sustainable, long-term growth and value creation.

Key Takeaways

Premier, Inc. reported a 14% decrease in GAAP net revenue to $313.9 million compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the normalization of COVID-19 pandemic-driven demand and pricing for personal protective equipment. GAAP net income decreased 65% to $43.0 million, and GAAP diluted EPS decreased 63% to $0.36.

Supply Chain Services segment revenue declined due to normalization of direct sourcing products revenue.

Performance Services segment revenue increased 7% to $94.2 million.

Adjacent markets businesses grew 40% over the prior-year quarter.

GAAP net income and adjusted net income declined 65% and 21%, respectively.

Total Revenue
$314M
Previous year: $365M
-14.0%
EPS
$0.52
Previous year: $0.64
-18.8%
Gross Profit
$202M
Previous year: $212M
-4.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$177M
Previous year: $184M
-4.2%
Free Cash Flow
$55.8M
Previous year: $10.3M
+442.0%
Total Assets
$3.42B
Previous year: $3.57B
-4.1%

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Forward Guidance

Premier continues to expect total net revenue to be in the range of $1.38 billion to $1.45 billion, adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $510 million to $530 million, and adjusted EPS to be in the range of $2.63 to $2.75 for fiscal year 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Net administrative fees revenue of $620 million to $640 million
  • Direct sourcing products revenue of $315 million to $345 million
  • Net revenue available under contract that represents approximately 80% to 86% of the fiscal 2023 guidance range (as provided on August 16, 2022)
  • Effective income tax rate in the range of 26% to 27%
  • Adjusted for impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier’s fiscal 2023 growth expectations are in line with its previously communicated multi-year, compound annual growth rate targets of mid-to-high single digits for consolidated net revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS.

Challenges Ahead

  • Capital expenditures of $90 million to $100 million
  • Free cash flow of 45% to 55% of adjusted EBITDA
  • Does not include the effect of any potential future significant acquisitions or share repurchases.
  • Premier, Inc. does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis
  • The exact amount of these adjustments is not currently determinable but may be significant.

Revenue & Expenses

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