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C O R R E C T I O N -- eHealth, Inc.
eHealth, Inc. is correcting misstatements regarding guidance for GAAP net loss for the full year ending December 31, 2022 in its earnings press release for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021 that was issued on March 1, 2022. The misstatements did not impact eHealth's GAAP financial statements. The guidance for GAAP net loss for the full year ending December 31, 2022 in the section titled "2022 Guidance" of the March 1, 2022 press release is corrected as set forth below --GAAP net loss for the full year ending December 31, 2022 is expected to be in the range of $106.0 million to $83.0 million, corrected from a range of $147.0 million to $124.0 million. The corrected release reads
eHealth, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Results
SANTA CLARA, California - March 1, 2022 - eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
| Fourth Quarter 2021 Overview | ||||
| $243.5M | $(32.2)M | $28.2M | ||
| REVENUE | GAAP NET LOSS | ADJUSTED EBITDA (1) (2) |
| (18)% | YoY | +53% | YoY | $908M | ||
| MEDICARE ADVANTAGE APPROVED MEMBERS | MAJOR MEDICARE (3) APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE UNASSISTED | COMMISSIONS RECEIVABLE BALANCE |
| Fourth Quarter 2021 Highlights | ||
| Fourth quarter financial results reflected the impact of our enrollment quality initiatives on telephonic conversion rates. Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $243.5 million, a 17% decrease compared to $293.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Medicare Advantage constrained LTVs increased 7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. The independent actuarial experts validated our quarter-end commissions receivable balance and were comfortable with our process for estimating product LTVs. GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $32.2 million reflecting a $46.3 million impairment charge related to our goodwill and intangible assets. Adjusted EBITDA (1)(2) was $28.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $86.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. Online unassisted business continued to scale with 53% growth in approved members for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement combined, accompanied by an increase in online conversion rates compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. Estimated Medicare Advantage membership and total Medicare membership as of December 31, 2021 grew 19% and 10%, respectively, compared to December 31, 2020. Cash collections per Medicare member grew 19% in 2021 compared to 2020. | ||
| 2022 Transformation Initiatives | ||
| We plan to implement a multi-year transformation initiative to right-size our cost structure and drive future profitability. These initiatives include targeted reductions in fixed expenses and vendor-related spend outside of mission critical areas, as well as changes to variable cost management. Through this program, we expect to achieve ongoing significant cost savings while preserving our competitive edge and focusing on initiatives with highest in-period returns on investment. | ||
| CEO Comments | ||
| Today marks four months since I became CEO of eHealth. My conviction in the company's value proposition and mission of connecting Americans with quality, affordable health insurance remains steadfast. And I continue to believe that we have a tremendous opportunity ahead of us and the ability to capture it. At the same time, after completing a thorough review of the company's operations, I see many opportunities for significant improvement in critical areas. We are implementing a number of changes to make our demand generation and fulfillment model more effective and profitable while continuing to perform within the new framework of heightened focus on enrollment quality. The cost transformation program, combined with the infusion of capital that we announced yesterday, are important elements in ensuring our success as we implement these critical initiatives to course correct eHealth's business in 2022 and return to profitable growth on a substantially improved operational foundation in 2023. |
(1)See the Non-GAAP Financial Information section for definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures. We revised the definition of Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2021 to exclude the impact from the convertible preferred stock issued on April 30, 2021.
(2)Effective with the first quarter of 2021, we modified our calculation of adjusted EBITDA to exclude the amortization of capitalized software development costs. The amortization of capitalized software development costs were $3.8 million and $2.4 million for the fourth quarter 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $12.9 million and $7.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The modified calculation is intended to more closely align with how our peer companies calculate this non-GAAP financial measure. See Revised Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation for additional information.
(3)Major Medicare plans include Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans.
Term Loan Credit Agreement
On February 28, 2022, we entered into a new term loan credit agreement with Blue Torch Finance LLC and other lenders, which provided us with a $70 million term loan. In connection with entering into the term loan credit agreement, we terminated our credit agreement with Royal Bank of Canada and other lenders. The Company has engaged Guggenheim Securities, LLC as its financial advisor in connection with certain financing matters, including the term loan credit agreement. For additional information about the terms of our new term loan credit agreement, please refer to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 28, 2022.
GAAP - Fourth Quarter of 2021 Results
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | |||||||
| Total Revenue | $ | 243,514 | $ | 293,316 | |||||
| Total Commission Revenue | 217,053 | 254,203 | |||||||
| Segment Revenue | |||||||||
| Medicare | 230,584 | 269,871 | |||||||
| Individual, Family and Small Business | 12,930 | 23,445 | |||||||
| Segment Profit (1) | |||||||||
| Medicare | 34,062 | 84,794 | |||||||
| Individual, Family and Small Business | 7,229 | 16,162 | |||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | (33,633) | 79,393 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | (32,152) | 59,873 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | (39,306) | 59,873 | |||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholder per share | (1.45) | 2.20 | |||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (102,301) | (96,901) |
(1)During the first quarter of 2021, we modified the calculation of segment profit (loss) to exclude the amortization of capitalized software development cost. The amortization of capitalized software development costs were $3.8 million and $2.4 million for the fourth quarter 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $12.9 million and $7.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. See Revised Segment Profit Summary for additional information.
Total commission revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased 15% compared to the same period in 2020 due to a $27.0 million decrease in Medicare segment commission revenue and a $10.1 million decrease in Individual, Family and Small Business segment commission revenue.
The decrease in the Medicare segment commission revenue was primarily due to a 15% decrease in approved members, partially offset by an increase in lifetime values of Medicare Advantage plans for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. The decrease in total Medicare approved members was primarily attributable to a decline in telesales conversion rate, partially offset by the growth of our online applications.
The decrease in Individual, Family and Small Business segment commission revenue was due primarily to a decrease in net adjustment revenue and a 4% decrease in approved individual and family plan members, partially offset by an increase in lifetime value of our individual and family health plan products compared to the same period in 2020.
GAAP - Full Year 2021 Results
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | Year Ended December 31, 2021 | Year Ended December 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Total Revenue | $ | 538,199 | $ | 582,774 | |||||
| Total Commission Revenue | 493,119 | 508,189 | |||||||
| Segment Revenue | |||||||||
| Medicare | 471,217 | 516,762 | |||||||
| Individual, Family and Small Business | 66,982 | 66,012 | |||||||
| Segment Profit (Loss) (1) | |||||||||
| Medicare | (12,079) | 108,787 | |||||||
| Individual, Family and Small Business | 45,705 | 40,315 | |||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | (125,645) | 53,323 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | (104,375) | 45,450 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | (122,942) | 45,450 | |||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share | (4.59) | 1.68 | |||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (162,622) | (107,860) |
(1)During the first quarter of 2021, we modified the calculation of segment profit (loss) to exclude the amortization of capitalized software development cost. The amortization of capitalized software development costs were $3.8 million and $2.4 million for the fourth quarter 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $12.9 million and $7.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. See Revised Segment Profit Summary for additional information.
Total commission revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 decreased 3% compared to the same period in 2020 due to a $17.1 million decrease in Medicare segment commission revenue, partially offset by a $2.0 million increase in Individual, Family and Small Business segment commission revenue.
The decrease in commission revenue from the Medicare segment was driven by a decrease in net adjustment revenue and a decline in Medicare Supplement plan approved members for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 2020, partially offset by an increase in the approved members and estimated constrained LTV for Medicare Advantage plans.
The increase in commission revenue from the Individual, Family and Small Business segment was primarily driven by a 28% increase in individual and family plan approved members and an increase in adjustment revenue in this segment compared to a year ago.
Non-GAAP(1) - Fourth Quarter of 2021 Results
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | |||||||
| Non-GAAP net income | $ | 13,122 | $ | 63,056 | |||||
| Non-GAAP diluted net income per share | 0.49 | 2.32 | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (2) | 28,172 | 86,668 |
(1)See the Non-GAAP Financial Information for definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures.
(2)Effective with the first quarter of 2021, we modified our calculation of adjusted EBITDA to exclude the amortization of capitalized software development costs. The amortization of capitalized software development costs were $3.8 million and $2.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $12.9 million and $7.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The modified calculation is intended to more closely align with how our peer companies calculate this non-GAAP financial measure. See Revised Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation for additional information.
Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $13.1 million, or $0.49 non-GAAP net income per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $63.1 million, or $2.32 non-GAAP net income per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily attributable to a decline in revenue and a 5% increase in non-GAAP operating expense driven by higher marketing and advertising expenses and customer care and enrollment expenses in preparation for the annual enrollment period and reflective of our enrollment quality measures.
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2021 are calculated by excluding $46.3 million of impairment charges, $4.6 million of paid-in-kind dividends and $2.6 million change in preferred stock redemption value (both related to the private placement with H.I.G. Capital), $8.0 million of stock-based compensation expense, $1.9 million of restructuring and reorganization charges, $0.1 million of amortization of intangible assets, and $11.0 million of the income tax effect of these non-GAAP adjustments from GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders and GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders per diluted share. We recorded $46.3 million impairment charges related to our goodwill and intangible assets in the fourth quarter of 2021 primarily due to the recent change in our market valuation and financial performance.
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2020 are calculated by excluding $3.5 million of stock-based compensation expense, $0.3 million of amortization of intangible assets and $0.6 million of the income tax effect of these non-GAAP adjustments from GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders and GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased compared to the fourth quarter of 2020 primarily due to an increase in non-GAAP operating expense and a decline in revenue.
Non-GAAP(1) - Full Year 2021 Results
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | Year Ended December 31, 2021 | Year Ended December 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Non-GAAP net income (loss) | $ | (37,309) | $ | 65,595 | |||||
| Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share | (1.40) | 2.43 | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (2) | (22,699) | 91,438 |
(1)See Non-GAAP Financial Information for definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures.
(2)Effective with the first quarter of 2021, we modified our calculation of adjusted EBITDA to exclude the amortization of capitalized software development costs. The amortization of capitalized software development costs were $3.8 million and $2.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $12.9 million and $7.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The modified calculation is intended to more closely align with how our peer companies calculate this non-GAAP financial measure. See Revised Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation for additional information.
Non-GAAP net loss for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $37.3 million, or $1.40 non-GAAP net loss per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $65.6 million, or $2.43 non-GAAP net income per diluted share, for the same period in 2020, primarily attributable to a 15% increase in non-GAAP operating expense due to our enrollment quality initiatives and preparation for the annual enrollment period and a decrease in revenue.
Non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2021 were calculated by excluding $46.3 million of impairment charges, $12.2 million of paid-in-kind dividends, $6.4 million change in preferred stock redemption value, $32.9 million of stock-based compensation expense, $4.9 million of restructuring and reorganization charges, $0.5 million of amortization of intangible assets, and $17.5 million of the income tax effect of these non-GAAP adjustments from GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders and GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders per diluted share. We recorded $46.3 million impairment charges related to our goodwill and intangible assets in the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to the recent change in our market valuation and financial performance.
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2020 were calculated by excluding $25.2 million of stock-based compensation expense, $1.5 million of amortization of intangible assets and $6.5 million of the income tax effect of these non-GAAP adjustments from GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders and GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2021 decreased compared to the same period in 2020 primarily due to an increase in non-GAAP operating expense and a decrease in revenue.
Selected Metrics Highlights - Fourth Quarter of 2021 Results
| Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | ||||||
| Approved Members | |||||||
| Medicare | 239,934 | 281,044 | |||||
| Individual and Family | 13,692 | 14,281 | |||||
| New Paying Members | |||||||
| Medicare | 139,784 | 172,365 | |||||
| Individual and Family | 5,697 | 4,137 | |||||
| Online Submission % (1) - Major Medicare (2) | 58 | % | 43 | % | |||
| Unassisted Online Submission % - Major Medicare (2) | 24 | % | 13 | % |
(1)Online submission % represents a combination of unassisted and partially agent-assisted online applications.
(2)Major Medicare plans include Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans.
Medicare approved members decreased 15% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020, due primarily to an 18% decrease in Medicare Advantage approved members as a result of lower than expected telephonic conversion rates. Approved members for individual and family plan major medical products decreased 4% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020, due primarily to a 12% decrease in non-qualified health plan approved members, partially offset by 11% increase in qualified health plan approved members.
Medicare new paying members decreased 19% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020, due primarily to a 20% decrease in Medicare Advantage new paying members. Individual and family plan new paying members increased 38% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily driven by a 66% increase in qualified health plan new paying members.
Online application submission for Major Medicare applications increased to 58% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to 43% in the same quarter in 2020 as our online business continued to scale driven by enhanced user experience and favorable conversion rates on our ecommerce platform. Our unassisted online application submissions represented 24% of Major Medicare applications in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to 13% in the same quarter in 2020.
Selected Metrics Highlights - Full Year 2021 Results
| Year Ended December 31, 2021 | Year Ended December 31, 2020 | ||||||
| Approved Members | |||||||
| Medicare | 501,070 | 502,560 | |||||
| Individual and Family | 42,711 | 33,328 | |||||
| New Paying Members | |||||||
| Medicare | 457,449 | 465,398 | |||||
| Individual and Family | 40,658 | 30,657 | |||||
| Estimated Membership | 1,346,375 | 1,285,346 |
Medicare approved members remained flat in 2021 compared to 2020 due to a 3% growth in Medicare Advantage plan members, offset by a decrease in Medicare Supplement and Medicare Part D plan members. The increase in approved Medicare Advantage members was primarily due to our investments in customer care and enrollment and marketing, and an increase in online enrollment, partially offset by a decline in telesales conversion rate during the second half of 2021. Approved members for individual and family plan products increased 28% during the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, driven by a 57% increase in qualified health plan approved members and an 8% increase in non-qualified health plan approved members.
Medicare total new paying members declined 2% in 2021 compared to 2020, due primarily to a 38% decrease in Medicare Part D prescription drug plan new paying members and a 29% decrease in Medicare Supplement plan new paying members, partially offset by a 13% increase in Medicare Advantage plan new paying members. Individual and family plan new paying members grew 33% in 2021 compared to 2020 due to a 55% increase in new paying members for qualified plans and an 18% increase in new paying members for non-qualified plans.
Estimated membership was 1,346,375 at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of 5% compared to estimated membership at the end of the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily driven by a 10% increase in Medicare estimated membership including a 19% increase in Medicare Advantage estimated membership.
Convertible Preferred Stock
On April 30, 2021, we issued and sold 2.25 million shares of Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, at an aggregate purchase price of $225.0 million to an investment vehicle of H.I.G. Capital in a private placement. This transaction resulted in net proceeds of $214.0 million.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, we accrued paid-in-kind dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock at 8% per annum equal to $4.6 million and recognized $2.6 million of accretion due to the redemption feature available to H.I.G. Capital at the sixth anniversary of the closing of this transaction. These charges were recorded as a reduction of our retained earnings and had no impact on GAAP net loss, which was $32.2 million, for the fourth quarter of 2021. However, as the Series A Preferred Stock is considered a participating security, both of these charges impacted net loss attributable to common stockholders and net loss attributable to common stockholders per share. For the fourth quarter of 2021, GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders was $39.3 million, or $1.45 per share.
Based on information available as of March 1, 2022, we are providing guidance for the full year ending December 31, 2022. These expectations are forward-looking statements and we assume no obligation to update these statements. Actual results may be materially different and are affected by the risk factors and uncertainties identified in this press release and in eHealth's annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The following guidance is for the full year ending December 31, 2022
Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $448.0 million to $470.0 million.
GAAP net loss is expected to be in the range of $106.0 million to $83.0 million.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) is expected to be in the range of $(64.0) million to $(37.0) million.
Total cash outflow, excluding the impact of our $70 million term loan and associated costs, is expected to be in the range of $140.0 million to $120.0 million.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
A webcast and conference call will be held today, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 8 30 a.m. Eastern 5 30 a.m. Pacific Time. The live webcast and supporting presentation slides will be available on the Investor Relations section of eHealth's website at http ir.ehealthinsurance.com. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (877) 930-8066 for domestic callers and (253) 336-8042 for international callers. The participant passcode is 7376355. A telephone replay will be available two hours following the conclusion of the call for a period of seven days and can be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 for domestic callers and (404) 537-3406 for international callers. The call ID for the replay is 7376355. The live and archived webcast of the call will also be available on eHealth's website at http www.ehealthinsurance.com under the Investor Relations section.
eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq EHTH) operates a leading online health insurance marketplace at eHealth.com and eHealthMedicare.com with technology that provides consumers with health insurance enrollment solutions. Since 1997, we have connected more than 8 million members with quality, affordable health insurance, Medicare options, and ancillary plans. Our proprietary marketplace offers Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part D prescription drug, individual, family, small business and other plans from over 200 health insurance carriers across fifty states and the District of Columbia.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements regarding trends in our business, our transformation initiatives, our expectations regarding cost savings and returns on investment, our estimates regarding total membership, Medicare membership, individual and family plan membership and ancillary and small business membership, our estimates regarding constrained lifetime values of commissions per approved member by product category, our estimates regarding costs per approved member, and our 2022 annual guidance on total revenue, GAAP net loss, adjusted EBITDA, and total cash outflow.
These forward-looking statements are inherently subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. In particular, we are required by Accounting Standards Codification 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers to make numerous assumptions that are based on historical trends and our management's judgment. These assumptions may change over time and have a material impact on our revenue recognition, guidance, and results of operations. Please review the assumptions stated in this press release carefully.
The risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include our ability to retain existing members and enroll new members during the annual healthcare open enrollment period, the Medicare annual enrollment periods and other special enrollment periods changes in laws, regulations and guidelines, including in connection with healthcare reform or with respect to the marketing and sale of Medicare plans competition from government-run health insurance exchanges and other sources the seasonality of our business and the fluctuation of our operating results our ability to accurately estimate membership, lifetime value of commissions and commissions receivable changes in product offerings among carriers on our ecommerce platform and the resulting impact on our commission revenue our ability to execute on our strategy in the Medicare market the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations, business, financial condition and growth prospects, as well as on the general economy changes in our management and key employees exposure to security risks and our ability to safeguard the security and privacy of confidential data our relationships with health insurance carriers the success of our carrier advertising and sponsorship program customer concentration and consolidation of the health insurance industry our success in marketing and selling health insurance plans and our unit cost of acquisition our ability to hire, train, retain and ensure the productivity of licensed health insurance agents and other employees the need for health insurance carrier and regulatory approvals in connection with the marketing of Medicare-related insurance products changes in the market for private health insurance consumer satisfaction of our service and actions we take to improve the quality or enrollments changes
in member conversion rates changes in commission rates our ability to sell qualified health insurance plans to subsidy-eligible individuals and to enroll subsidy-eligible individuals through government-run health insurance exchanges our ability to maintain and enhance our brand identity our ability to derive desired benefits from investments in our business, including membership growth and retention initiatives reliance on marketing partners the impact of our direct-to-consumer email, telephone and television marketing efforts timing of receipt and accuracy of commission reports payment practices of health insurance carriers dependence on our operations in China the restrictions in our debt obligations the restrictions in our investment agreement with H.I.G our ability to raise additional capital compliance with insurance and other laws and regulations the outcome of litigation in which we are involved and the performance, reliability and availability of our information technology systems, ecommerce platform and underlying network infrastructure. Other factors that could cause operating, financial and other results to differ are described in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the investor relations page of our website at http www.ehealthinsurance.com and on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release includes financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). To supplement eHealth's condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, eHealth presents investors with non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP net income (loss) non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA.
Non-GAAP net income (loss) consists of GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders excluding the following items
paid-in-kind dividends for preferred stock and change in preferred stock redemption value (together impact from preferred stock ),
the effects of expensing stock-based compensation related to stock options and restricted stock units,
restructuring and reorganization charges,
amortization of intangible assets,
other non-recurring charges (as noted below), and
the income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments.
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share consists of GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholder per diluted share excluding the following items
impact from preferred stock,
the effects of expensing stock-based compensation related to stock options and restricted stock units per diluted share,
restructuring and reorganization charges per diluted share,
amortization of intangible assets per diluted share,
other non-recurring charges (as noted below) per diluted share, and
the income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments per diluted share.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) is calculated by excluding the impact from preferred stock, interest income and expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and reorganization charges, amortization of intangible assets, impairment charges, other income (expense), net, and other non-recurring charges to GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders. Other non-recurring charges to GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders may include transaction expenses in connection with capital raising transactions (whether debt, equity or equity-linked) and acquisitions, whether or not consummated, purchase price adjustments and the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles.
(1)Effective with the first quarter of 2021, we modified our calculation of adjusted EBITDA to exclude the amortization of capitalized software development costs. The modified calculation is intended to more closely align with how our peer companies calculate this non-GAAP financial measure. See Revised Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation for additional information.
eHealth believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to eHealth's financial condition and results of operations. Management believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides consistency and comparability with eHealth's past financial reports. Management also believes that the items described above provide an additional measure of eHealth's operating results and facilitates comparisons of eHealth's core operating performance against prior periods and business model objectives. This information is provided to investors in order to facilitate additional analyses of past, present and future operating performance and as a supplemental means to evaluate eHealth's ongoing operations. eHealth believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in their assessment of eHealth's operating performance.
Non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, and should be considered supplemental to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the revenue and costs associated with the operations of eHealth's business and do not reflect income tax as determined in accordance with GAAP. As a result, you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of eHealth's results as reported under GAAP. eHealth expects to continue to incur the stock-based compensation costs, amortization of intangible assets, and depreciation and amortization described above, and exclusion of these costs, and their related income tax benefits, from non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that these costs are unusual or infrequent. eHealth compensates for these limitations by prominently disclosing GAAP net income (loss), GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders and GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per diluted share and providing investors with reconciliations from eHealth's GAAP operating results to the non-GAAP financial measures for the relevant periods.
The accompanying tables provide more details on the GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to the non-GAAP financial measures described above and the related reconciliations between these financial measures.
Investor Relations Contact
Kate Sidorovich, CFA
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Strategy
2625 Augustine Drive, Second Floor
Santa Clara, CA, 95054
kate.sidorovich ehealth.com
http ir.ehealthinsurance.com
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, Unaudited)