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Dec 31, 2020

Premier Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Premier's fiscal year 2021 second quarter results were reported, demonstrating solid execution across businesses and continued demand.

Key Takeaways

Premier, Inc. reported a 32% increase in GAAP net revenue, reaching $422.8 million, but a decrease in GAAP net income to $44.9 million. The company initiated fiscal 2021 financial guidance, expecting total net revenue to be in the range of $1.608 billion to $1.653 billion, adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $445 million to $465 million, and adjusted EPS to be in the range of $2.26 to $2.39.

GAAP net revenue increased 32% to $422.8 million.

Supply Chain Services segment revenue increased 41% to $329.1 million.

Performance Services segment revenue increased 8% to $93.7 million.

GAAP net income decreased to $44.9 million.

Total Revenue
$423M
Previous year: $320M
+32.3%
EPS
$0.65
Previous year: $0.74
-12.2%
Gross Profit
$211M
Previous year: $219M
-3.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$109M
Previous year: $112M
-2.3%
Free Cash Flow
$65.5M
Previous year: $97M
-32.5%
Total Assets
$3.51B
Previous year: $2.62B
+34.2%

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Premier Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Premier announced financial guidance for full fiscal year 2021. The company expects total net revenue to be in the range of $1.608 billion to $1.653 billion, adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $445 million to $465 million, and adjusted EPS to be in the range of $2.26 to $2.39.

Positive Outlook

  • Total net revenue to be in the range of $1.608 billion to $1.653 billion
  • Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $445 million to $465 million
  • Adjusted EPS to be in the range of $2.26 to $2.39
  • Net administrative fees revenue of $560 million to $580 million
  • Direct sourcing products revenue of $650 million to $690 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Capital expenditures of $105 million to $110 million
  • Effective tax rate of 24%
  • Does not include the effect of any potential future significant acquisitions
  • Impact of the amended GPO agreements
  • Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income