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Key Takeaway: Director, Investor Relations ______________________________________________________________________________ AMN HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2019 RESULTS Quarterly revenue of $587 million, up 11% over prior year; GAAP EPS of $0.58 and adjusted EPS of $0.8

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Director, Investor Relations
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AMN HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2019 RESULTS
Quarterly revenue of $587 million, up 11% over prior year;
GAAP EPS of $0.58 and adjusted EPS of $0.85
DALLAS and SAN DIEGO - (February 13, 2020) - AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE: AMN), the leader and innovator in healthcare total talent solutions, today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results. Financial highlights are as follows:
Dollars in millions, except per share amounts.
Q4 2019 % Change Q4 2018 Full Year 2019 % Change Full Year 2018
Revenue $586.9 11% $2,222.1 4%
Gross profit $197.1 14% $743.5 7%
Net income $27.5 (23)% $114.0 (20)%
Diluted EPS $0.58 (22)% $2.40 (18)%
Adj. diluted EPS* $0.85 5% $3.18 (3)%
Adjusted EBITDA* $75.4 14% $277.4 3%
* See "Non-GAAP Measures" below for a discussion of our use of non-GAAP items and the table entitled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation Tables" for a reconciliation of non-GAAP items.
2019 & Recent Highlights
"Throughout the last year and decade, AMN Healthcare achieved many important milestones and dramatically enhanced our ability to positively impact patient care and our communities," said Susan R. Salka, Chief Executive Officer of AMN. "During 2019, our business reached new highs in revenue and earnings, while also making critical investments in our people, processes and solutions for our healthcare professionals and clients. AMN furthered our ability to serve our clients' total talent needs with the acquisition of Advanced Medical, Silversheet and b4health, along with the imminent acquisition of Stratus Video.
"As we enter 2020, demand for our services remains strong, and we are excited about the partnerships we are building with clients to address their workforce challenges and ensure they deliver high-quality patient care. Equally critical to our purpose at AMN, we will continue to take an active leadership role in governance and social issues such as diversity, equality and inclusion," Ms. Salka added.
Fourth Quarter 2019 Results
Consolidated revenue for the quarter was $587 million, an 11% increase over prior year and 3% higher than prior quarter. Revenue for the Nurse and Allied Solutions segment was $389 million, up 18% year over year (6% organic) and 7% sequentially. Travel Nurse revenue increased 9% year over year (2% organic). Allied division revenue increased 45% year over year with 7% organic growth.
The Locum Tenens Solutions segment reported revenue of $78 million, down by 5% year over year due to slightly lower volume and a mix shift to specialties with lower bill rates. Volume metrics were on par with prior year in December, which we believe reflects stability and future growth opportunity as we enter the new year. Other Workforce Solutions segment revenue was $120
million reflecting an increase of 2% year over year, driven primarily by growth in our physician permanent placement, interim leadership and VMS businesses, offset partly by a decline in our revenue cycle solutions division.
Gross margin was 33.6%, higher by 100 basis points year over year and higher by 10 basis points sequentially. The year-over-year variance stemmed from an increase in higher-margin labor disruption activities in our Nurse and Allied segment and a favorable mix shift in our Other Workforce Solutions segment.
SG&A expenses were $133 million or 22.7% of revenue, compared with $111 million, or 21.0% of revenue, in the same quarter last year. SG&A was $133 million, or 23.5% of revenue, in the previous quarter. Higher SG&A expenses from our acquired businesses coupled with higher acquisition and integration-related costs caused the year-over-year increase in expense margin.
Income from operations was $47 million, or 8.0% of revenue, compared with $50 million, or 9.5% of revenue, in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA was $75 million, with a year-over-year increase of 14%. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 12.9%, higher by 30 basis points year over year and an increase of 70 basis points sequentially. The higher-than-expected adjusted EBITDA margin was driven primarily by the higher labor disruption revenue.
Net income was $27 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, compared with $36 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.85.
Full Year 2019 Results
Full year 2019 consolidated revenue was $2,222 million, a 4% increase from prior year. Nurse and Allied Solutions segment revenue was $1,420 million, a year-over-year increase of 9%. The Locum Tenens Solutions segment recorded revenue of $325 million, down by 17% compared with the prior year. Other Workforce Solutions segment revenue was $477 million, 9% higher year over year.
Full year gross margin was 33.5% compared with 32.6% for the prior year. The gross margin for the year was positively impacted by higher-than-average gross margins in our Nurse and Allied Solutions segment and a favorable segment mix shift. These positive factors were partially offset by a lower margin in our Locum Tenens Solutions segment.
Full year SG&A expenses were $508 million, representing 22.9% of revenue as compared to $452 million, representing 21.2% of revenue, for the prior year. The year-over-year increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to additional expenses from the acquired businesses, a $22 million increase related to acquisition, integration, changes in the fair value of earn-out liabilities from acquisitions and extraordinary legal expenses, and a $5 million increase in share-based compensation expense. The increase was partially offset by a $12 million increase in legal reserves in 2018.
Full year income from operations was $177 million, or 8.0% of revenue, compared with $203 million, or 9.5% of revenue, in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was $277 million, a year-over-year increase of 3%. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 12.5%, representing a decrease of 20 basis points year over year.
Full year net income was $114 million, or $2.40 per diluted share, compared with $142 million, or $2.91 per diluted share, in the prior year. Adjusted diluted EPS was $3.18.
At December 31, 2019 cash and cash equivalents totaled $83 million. Cash flow from operations was $79 million for the quarter and $225 million for the full year. Capital expenditures were $10 million in the quarter and $35 million for the year. The Company ended the year with total debt outstanding of $625 million with a leverage ratio of 2.0 to 1 as calculated in accordance with the Company's credit agreement.
Stratus Video Acquisition
In January 2020, AMN signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stratus Video, the largest healthcare remote video language interpretation company. Qualified healthcare interpretation, which is mandated by federal and many state regulations, is a service that many healthcare
organizations do not have the resources to provide for themselves. AMN received regulatory approval for the acquisition, which is expected to close tomorrow. The purchase price for the transaction is $475 million and will be funded with borrowings under our credit facility and cash on hand.
"Stratus Video is a compelling addition to the AMN total talent solutions strategy and a wonderful opportunity to strengthen and diversify our leadership and broader talent team," said Ms. Salka. "Stratus is the clear leader in the fastest-growing segment of the language interpretation market for healthcare. They bring a highly regarded service to a growing and important patient population, and Stratus also brings an attractive financial profile."
First Quarter 2020 Outlook
Metric Guidance*
Consolidated revenue $598 - $605 Million
Gross margin 33.3% - 33.5%
SG&A as percentage of revenue 23.1% - 23.3%
Operating margin 6.8% - 7.0%
Adjusted EBITDA margin 12.3% - 12.5%
*Note: Guidance percentage metrics are approximate. For a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA margin, see the table entitled "Reconciliation of Guidance Operating Margin to Guidance Adjusted EBITDA Margin" below.
Projected year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter of 2020 is 12-14%. On an organic basis, revenue is projected to increase 2-3%. Nurse and Allied segment revenue is expected to be up by 14-16% compared with prior year, with organic growth of 2-4%. Locum Tenens revenue in the first quarter is expected to be flat to up 1% compared with prior year. Stratus Video revenue is expected to be approximately $15 million reflecting anticipated results from the date of acquisition. Guidance assumes no labor disruption revenue in the quarter.
Conference Call on February 13, 2020
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE: AMN), healthcare's leader and innovator in total talent solutions, will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results and first quarter 2020 outlook on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the call can be accessed through AMN Healthcare's website at http://amnhealthcare.investorroom.com/eventcalendar. Please log in at least 10 minutes prior to the conference call in order to download the applicable audio software. Interested parties may participate live via telephone by dialing (844) 721-7241 in the U.S. or (409) 207-6955 internationally. Following the conclusion of the call, a replay of the webcast will be available at the Company's website. Alternatively, a telephonic replay of the call will be available starting at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time on February 13, 2020, and can be accessed until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 27, 2020, by calling (866) 207-1041 in the U.S. or (402) 970-0847 internationally, with access code 2857669.
About AMN Healthcare
AMN Healthcare is the leader and innovator in total talent solutions to healthcare organizations across the nation. The Company provides access to the most comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals through its innovative recruitment strategies and breadth of career opportunities. With insights and expertise, AMN Healthcare helps providers optimize their workforce to successfully reduce complexity, increase efficiency and improve patient outcomes. AMN delivers managed services programs, executive search solutions, vendor management systems, recruitment process outsourcing, predictive modeling, mid-revenue cycle solutions, credentialing and other services. Clients include acute-care hospitals, community health centers and clinics, physician practice groups, retail and urgent care centers, home health facilities, schools and many other healthcare settings. AMN Healthcare is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to the inclusion of many different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enables our innovation and leadership in the healthcare services industry.
The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AMN." For more information about AMN Healthcare, visit www.amnhealthcare.com, where the Company posts news releases, investor presentations, webcasts, SEC filings and other material
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This earnings release contains certain non-GAAP financial information, which the Company provides as additional information, and not as an alternative, to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures include (1) adjusted EBITDA, (2) adjusted EBITDA margin, (3) adjusted net income, and (4) adjusted diluted EPS. The Company provides such non-GAAP financial measures because management believes that they are useful both to management and investors as a supplement, and not as a substitute, when evaluating the Company's operating performance. Additionally, management believes that adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted EPS serve as industry-wide financial measures. The Company uses adjusted EBITDA for making financial decisions and allocating resources. The non-GAAP measures in this release are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP measures and may be different from non-GAAP measures, or may be calculated differently than other similarly titled non-GAAP measures, reported by other companies. They should not be used in isolation to evaluate the Company's performance. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures identified in this release, along with further detail about the use and limitations of certain of these non-GAAP measures, may be found below in the table entitled "Non-GAAP Reconciliation Tables" under the caption entitled "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items" and the footnotes thereto or on the Company's website at http://amnhealthcare.investorroom.com/financialreports. Additionally, from time to time, additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures, including pro forma measures, may be made available on the Company's website.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include, among others, our views on our positive impact on patient care, critical investments in our business and people, partnerships with clients, the acquisition of Stratus Video and the growth of the healthcare language interpretation market
and statements concerning our outlook for first quarter 2020 consolidated revenue, gross margin, SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue, operating margin and adjusted EBITDA margin. The Company bases these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, estimates and projections about future events and the industry in which it operates using information currently available to it. . Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "will," "may," "estimates," variations of such words and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including consummating and incorporating acquisitions into our business, complying with extensive federal and state regulations related to the conduct of our operations, and continuing to recruit and retain sufficient quality healthcare professionals at reasonable costs.
For a discussion of additional risk factors and a more complete discussion of some of the cautionary statements noted above that could cause actual results to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, please refer to "Risk Factors" under Item 1A of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our Current Reports on Form 8-K. Be advised that developments subsequent to this press release are likely to cause these statements to become outdated and the Company is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Director, Investor Relations
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, Sept 30, December 31,
2019 2018 2019 2019 2018
Revenue $ 586,892 $ 528,635 $ 567,597 $ 2,222,107 $ 2,136,074
Cost of revenue 389,759 356,179 377,566 1,478,642 1,439,691
Gross profit 197,133 172,456 190,031 743,465 696,383
Gross margin 33.6 % 32.6 % 33.5 % 33.5% 32.6%
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) 133,158 110,830 133,207 508,030 452,318
SG&A as a % of revenue 22.7 % 21.0 % 23.5% 22.9% 21.2%
Depreciation and amortization 17,007 11,449 17,085 58,520 41,237
Total operating expenses 150,165 122,279 150,292 566,550 493,555
Income from operations 46,968 50,177 39,739 176,915 202,828
Operating margin (1) 8.0 % 9.5 % 7.0 % 8.0% 9.5%
Interest expense, net, and other (2) 8,859 (217 ) 7,830 28,427 16,143
Income before income taxes 38,109 50,394 31,909 148,488 186,685
Income tax expense 10,627 14,781 8,394 34,500 44,944
Net income $ 27,482 $ 35,613 $ 23,515 $ 113,988 $ 141,741
Net income as a % of revenue 4.7 % 6.7 % 4.1 % 5.1% 6.6%
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation and other 59 58 132 1 263
Other comprehensive income 59 58 132 1 263
Comprehensive income $ 27,541 $ 35,671 $ 23,647 $ 113,989 $ 142,004
Net income per common share
Basic $ 0.59 $ 0.76 $ 0.50 $ 2.44 $ 2.99
Diluted $ 0.58 $ 0.74 $ 0.49 $ 2.40 $ 2.91
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 46,713 46,825 46,677 46,704 47,371
Diluted 47,573 48,102 47,607 47,593 48,668
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Tables
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, Sept 30, December 31,
2019 2018 2019 2019 2018
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items:
Net income $ 27,482 $ 35,613 $ 23,515 $ 113,988 $ 141,741
Income tax expense 10,627 14,781 8,394 34,500 44,944
Income before income taxes 38,109 50,394 31,909 148,488 186,685
Interest expense, net, and other (2) 8,859 (217 ) 7,830 28,427 16,143
Income from operations 46,968 50,177 39,739 176,915 202,828
Depreciation and amortization 17,007 11,449 17,085 58,520 41,237
Share-based compensation (3) 4,528 2,861 2,825 16,241 10,815
Acquisition, integration, and other costs (4) 6,936 1,884 9,602 25,723 3,358
Legal settlement accrual increases (5) - - - - 12,140
Adjusted EBITDA (6) $ 75,439 $ 66,371 $ 69,251 $ 277,399 $ 270,378
Adjusted EBITDA margin (7) 12.9% 12.6% 12.2% 12.5% 12.7%
Net income $ 27,482 $ 35,613 $ 23,515 $ 113,988 $ 141,741
Adjustments:
Amortization of intangible assets 11,074 6,640 11,411 36,493 24,239
Acquisition, integration, and other costs (4) 6,936 1,884 9,602 25,723 3,358
Legal settlement accrual increases (5) - - - - 12,140
Equity investment fair value changes (2) - (5,990 ) - - (7,349 )
Debt financing related costs 594 - - 594 574
Tax effect on above adjustments (4,838 ) (659 ) (5,463 ) (16,331 ) (8,570 )
Tax correction related to prior periods (8) - - - - (2,501 )
Tax effect of COLI fair value changes (9) (1,002 ) 1,676 (162 ) (3,266 ) 1,676
Excess tax deficiencies (benefits) related to equity awards (10) 203 (302 ) (576 ) (5,915 ) (5,401 )
Adjusted net income (11) 40,449 38,862 38,327 151,286 159,907
GAAP diluted net income per share (EPS) $ 0.58 $ 0.74 $ 0.49 $ 2.40 $ 2.91
Adjustments 0.27 0.07 0.32 0.78 0.38
Adjusted diluted EPS (12) $ 0.85 $ 0.81 $ 0.81 $ 3.18 $ 3.29
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.
Supplemental Segment Financial and Operating Data
(dollars in thousands, except operating data)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, Sept 30, December 31,
2019 2018 2019 2019 2018
Revenue
Nurse and allied solutions $ 388,776 $ 329,317 $ 362,533 $ 1,419,965 $ 1,306,516
Locum tenens solutions 77,925 81,850 84,164 324,653 393,366
Other workforce solutions 120,191 117,468 120,900 477,489 436,192
$ 586,892 $ 528,635 $ 567,597 $ 2,222,107 $ 2,136,074
Segment operating income (13)
Nurse and allied solutions $ 55,646 $ 45,521 $ 47,544 $ 199,806 $ 183,427
Locum tenens solutions 6,123 7,027 6,156 25,108 41,348
Other workforce solutions 29,104 27,104 27,806 110,225 104,541
90,873 79,652 81,506 335,139 329,316
Unallocated corporate overhead 15,434 13,281 12,255 57,740 58,938
Adjusted EBITDA (6) $ 75,439 $ 66,371 $ 69,251 $ 277,399 $ 270,378
Gross Margin
Nurse and allied solutions 28.6 % 27.2 % 27.9 % 28.0 % 27.2 %
Locum tenens solutions 26.5 % 27.2 % 27.5 % 27.4 % 28.6 %
Other workforce solutions 54.3 % 51.7 % 54.3 % 53.8 % 52.4 %
Operating Data:
Nurse and allied solutions
Average healthcare professionals on assignment (14) 10,462 9,404 10,294 9,932 9,261
Locum tenens solutions
Days filled (15) 40,149 41,000 42,700 164,908 199,089
Revenue per day filled (16) $ 1,941 $ 1,996 $ 1,971 $ 1,969 $ 1,976
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands, except leverage ratio)
December 31, 2019 September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 82,985 $ 40,748 $ 13,856
Accounts receivable, net 352,685 354,742 365,871
Accounts receivable, subcontractor 72,714 62,752 50,143
Prepaid and other current assets 52,115 48,690 52,296
Total current assets 560,499 506,932 482,166
Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments 62,170 59,165 59,331
Fixed assets, net 104,832 100,199 90,419
Operating lease right-of-use assets 89,866 92,257 -
Other assets 120,254 115,482 96,152
Goodwill 595,551 586,611 438,506
Intangible assets, net 398,474 400,428 326,147
Total assets $ 1,931,646 $ 1,861,074 $ 1,492,721
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 156,140 $ 139,505 $ 149,603
Accrued compensation and benefits 170,932 157,950 135,059
Current portion of notes payable - 3,750 -
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 13,943 13,387 -
Deferred revenue 11,788 11,227 12,365
Other current liabilities 25,302 18,090 10,243
Total current liabilities 378,105 343,909 307,270
Revolving credit facility - 146,000 120,000
Notes payable, less unamortized fees 617,159 465,899 320,607
Deferred income taxes, net 46,618 46,356 27,326
Operating lease liabilities 91,209 94,150 -
Other long-term liabilities 61,813 59,656 78,528
Total liabilities 1,194,904 1,155,970 853,731
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity: 736,742 705,104 638,990
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,931,646 $ 1,861,074 $ 1,492,721
Leverage ratio (17) 2.0 2.2 1.7
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.
Summary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, Sept 30, December 31,
2019 2018 2019 2019 2018
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 78,657 $ 58,947 $ 80,914 $ 224,862 $ 226,993
Net cash used in investing activities (38,218 ) (7,689 ) (12,915 ) (291,824 ) (279,337 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 159 (44,263 ) (52,845 ) 136,599 37,511
Effect of exchange rates on cash 59 58 132 1 263
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 40,657 7,053 15,286 69,638 (14,570 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 113,305 77,271 98,019 84,324 98,894
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 153,962 $ 84,324 $ 113,305 $ 153,962 $ 84,324
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.
Additional Supplemental Non-GAAP Disclosures
Reconciliation of Guidance Operating Margin to
Guidance Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
Low (18) High (18)
Operating margin 6.8% 7.0%
Depreciation and amortization 3.3%
EBITDA margin 10.1% 10.3%
Share-based compensation 0.9%
Acquisition, integration, and other costs 1.3%
Adjusted EBITDA margin 12.3% 12.5%
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