Bright Horizons Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Bright Horizons Family Solutions reported a 1% increase in revenue to $506 million for Q1 2020. However, the company experienced a decrease in income from operations by 31% to $43 million and a decrease in net income by 27% to $31 million. These declines were primarily attributed to the impact of COVID-19, which led to temporary center closures and related impairment charges.
Revenue increased by 1% to $506 million compared to Q1 2019, driven by new centers and back-up care services, offset by COVID-19 related closures.
Income from operations decreased by 31% to $43 million due to lower gross margins and impairment charges from temporary center closures.
Net income decreased by 27% to $31 million, impacted by the decrease in income from operations.
The company is prioritizing the health and well-being of children, families, and staff while strengthening its financial position during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Forward Guidance
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Bright Horizons is unable to provide financial guidance for fiscal year 2020.
Positive Outlook
- The company will continue to work with local teams on operational decisions.
- They will prudently manage spending to support current operations.
- They are preparing for the re-opening of the remainder of the business.
- The company's value proposition to families, staff and clients remains the same.
- They are confident in their business model.
Challenges Ahead
- The duration and scope of the ongoing business disruption cannot be predicted.
- The pace of re-opening and ramping temporarily closed centers cannot be predicted.
- The impact is dependent on many interdependent variables.
- The impact is dependent on decisions by government authorities and client partners.
- The negative financial impact to our results and future financial or operational performance cannot be reasonably estimated.
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