agilon health Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

Revenue increased 75% to $1.22 billion, Medicare Advantage membership increased 58% to 420,300, and total members live on the agilon platform grew to 508,000

Strong performance across core partner markets supported by membership growth and profitability gains in Medicare Advantage and ACO REACH

Sale of MDX Hawaii enables agilon to focus on its core partner markets

agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities, announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

“Momentum across our business remains strong, driven by the power of agilon’s physician network and platform to improve patient outcomes across the Medicare Advantage and ACO REACH populations,” said Steve Sell, chief executive officer. “Our decision to sell MDX Hawaii and focus on our core partner markets, which leverage a common operating model, will better position agilon, our partner groups, and their patients for continued success in 2024 and beyond.”

Third Quarter 2023 Results:

• Total members live on the agilon platform increased to 508,000 as of September 30, 2023, including 420,300 Medicare Advantage members and 87,700 ACO REACH beneficiaries. Medicare Advantage membership increased 58%, with 9% growth across same geographies.
• Total revenue of $1.22 billion increased 75% during the third quarter 2023, compared to $695 million in the third quarter 2022. Gross profit of $30 million in the third quarter 2023, compared to $26 million in the third quarter 2022. Net loss of $31 million in the third quarter 2023, compared to a net loss of $31 million in third quarter 2022.
• Medical margin of $108 million increased 42% during the third quarter 2023, compared to $76 million in the third quarter 2022. Medical margin for the third quarter 2023 included a negative $8 million net impact from prior year claims and revenue, consisting of $9 million in prior year claims and $1 million in prior year revenue.
• Adjusted EBITDA loss of $6 million in the third quarter 2023, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $26 million in the third quarter 2022. Adjusted EBITDA included $18 million in geography entry costs in the third quarter 2023, compared to $21 million in the third quarter 2022. ACO REACH contributed $18 million to Adjusted EBITDA during the third quarter 2023, compared to a $3 million loss in the third quarter 2022.
• Due to the sale of MDX Hawaii, which closed on October 31, 2023, agilon is providing Adjusted (Non-GAAP) results for the company’s core partner markets, which exclude MDX Hawaii. Adjusted (Non-GAAP) results for agilon’s core partner markets for the third quarter 2023 included: Medicare Advantage membership of 384,100, total revenues of $1,137 million, gross profit of $37 million, medical margin of $111 million, net loss of $22 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $6 million. See accompanying schedules with reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measure.

1. Membership metrics reflect end of period results.
2. agilon’s ACO REACH entities are not included within its consolidated financial results.
3. Third quarter 2023 results include the following attributed to MDX Hawaii: MA membership of 36,200, avg. MA members of 36,200, revenues of $79 million, gross profit of negative $6 million, medical margin of negative $3 million, net loss of $9 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of negative $11 million.
4. Third quarter 2022 results include the following attributed to MDX Hawaii: MA membership of 38,700, avg. MA members of 38,700, revenues of $81 million, gross profit of negative $4 million, and medical margin of $0 million.

1. The Adjusted (non-GAAP) financial and operating metrics exclude MDX Hawaii in both periods presented as a result of the company’s disposition, which closed on October 31, 2023; these financial metrics are non-GAAP, see accompanying schedules with reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measure.
2. Membership metrics reflect end of period results.
3. agilon’s ACO REACH entities are not included within its consolidated financial results.

1. Membership metrics reflect end of period results.
2. agilon’s ACO REACH entities are not included within its consolidated financial results.
3. Year to date 2023 results include the following attributed to MDX Hawaii: MA membership of 36,200, average MA members of 36,200, revenues of $241 million, gross profit of $0, medical margin of $8 million, net loss of $4 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of negative $14 million.
4. Year to date 2022 results include the following attributed to MDX Hawaii: MA membership of 38,700, average MA members of 38,800, revenues of $245 million, gross profit of $7 million, and medical margin of $16 million.

1. The Adjusted (non-GAAP) financial and operating metrics exclude MDX Hawaii in both periods presented as a result of the company’s disposition, which closed on October 31, 2023; these financial metrics are non-GAAP, see accompanying schedules with reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measure.
2. Membership metrics reflect end of period results.
3. agilon’s ACO REACH entities are not included within its consolidated financial results.

Sale of MDX Hawaii:

On October 27, 2023, agilon health entered into a definitive agreement to sell MDX Hawaii and its related operations. Acquired by agilon in 2016, MDX Hawaii is a provider network supporting approximately 600 physicians with fully-delegated risk contracts and management services organization capabilities, including claims processing and utilization management. MDX Hawaii’s physician network provides care to approximately 36,000 members covered by two Medicare Advantage health plans on the islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai.

Management believes the sale of MDX Hawaii will allow agilon to focus on the company’s core partner markets in the continental United States. In these markets, agilon leverages a common operating structure centered around long-term, joint venture partnerships with physician groups and health systems, and non-delegated, full-risk contracts across multiple health plans.

The sale of MDX Hawaii and its related operations closed on October 31, 2023. Financial terms are not being disclosed.

ACO REACH Performance in 2022:

On October 23, 2023, agilon health announced that its ACO REACH (ACOs) entities achieved $107 million in gross savings (9.7% gross savings rate), including $24 million savings to the Medicare Trust Fund, during the 2022 performance year. agilon’s ACOs achieved a quality score of 99.8%, with 7 of 8 ACOs achieving a 100% quality score during the 2022 performance year. agilon ACOs performed better than mean performance across all four quality measures including: All Condition Readmissions, Unplanned Admissions for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions, Timely Follow Up, and the CAHPS Survey.

Capital Position and Balance Sheet:

agilon health’s balance sheet as of September 30, 2023 included cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $574 million and total debt of $40 million.

1. Updated guidance for the fiscal year 2023 excludes MDX Hawaii.
2. Membership reflects management’s outlook for end of period.
3. agilon’s partnered ACO REACH entities are not consolidated within its financial results.
4. Adjusted EBITDA contribution from ACO REACH is now expected to be approximately $39 million for fiscal year 2023. Management’s previous outlook for Adjusted EBITDA contribution from ACO REACH was $30 million to $35 million for fiscal year 2023.
5. Geography Entry Costs represent the corresponding expense included in the low-end and high-end of management’s outlook for Adjusted EBITDA.

1. Guidance for the fourth quarter 2023 excludes MDX Hawaii.
2. Membership reflects management’s outlook for end of period.
3. agilon’s partnered ACO REACH entities are not consolidated within its financial results.
4. Adjusted EBITDA contribution from ACO REACH is expected to be approximately $6 million for the fourth quarter 2023.
5. Geography Entry Costs represent the corresponding expense included in the low-end and high-end of management’s outlook for Adjusted EBITDA.

We have not reconciled guidance for Medical Margin to Gross Profit or Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP measures, and have not provided forward-looking guidance for net income (loss) in each case because of the uncertainty around certain items that may impact Gross Profit or net income (loss), including non-cash stock-based compensation.

Webcast and Conference Call:

agilon health will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2023 results on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (833) 470-1428 for U.S. participants and +1 (929) 526-1599 for international participants and referencing participant code 269354. A simultaneous webcast can be accessed by visiting the “Events & Presentations” section of agilon’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.agilonhealth.com. A replay of the call will be available via webcast for on-demand listening shortly after the completion of the call.

About agilon health

agilon health is the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities. Through our partnerships and purpose-built platform, agilon is accelerating at scale how physician groups transition to a value-based Total Care Model for senior patients. agilon provides the technology, people, capital, process, and access to a peer network of 2,700+ PCPs that allow physician groups to maintain their independence and focus on the total health of their most vulnerable patients. Together, agilon and its physician partners are creating the healthcare system we need – one built on the value of care, not the volume of fees. The result: healthier communities and empowered doctors. agilon is the trusted partner in 30+ diverse communities and is here to help more of our nation's leading physician groups and health systems have a sustained, thriving future. For more information visit www.agilonhealth.com and connect with us on X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release that are not historical factual statements are “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 other things, statements regarding our and our officers’ intent, belief or expectation as identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “seeks,” “aims,” “projects,” “is optimistic,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative versions of these words or other comparable terms. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among other things: statements regarding timing, outcomes and other details relating to current, pending or contemplated new markets, growth opportunities, ability to deliver sustainable long-term value, business environment, long-term opportunities and strategic growth plans, expected revenue, net income and gross profit, total and average membership, Adjusted EBITDA, Medical Margin, geography entry costs and other financial projections and assumptions and the realization of expected benefits of the sale of our Hawaii operations. Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations and views about future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect our future financial condition and results of operations. While forward-looking statements reflect our good faith belief and assumptions we believe to be reasonable based upon current information, we can give no assurance that our expectations or forecasts will be attained. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be outside our control. These risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, which can be found at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as required by law, we do not undertake, and hereby disclaim, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made.

Our platform support costs, which include regionally-based support personnel and other operating costs to support our geographies, are expected to decrease over time as a percentage of revenue as our physician partners add members and our revenue grows. Our operating expenses at the enterprise level include resources and technology to support payor contracting, clinical program development, quality, data management, finance and legal functions.

Certain of our operations are not consolidated for the period presented because we do not have the ability to control certain activities due to another party’s control of the entities’ board of directors. Although revenues of the unconsolidated operations are not recorded as revenues by us, income (loss) from equity method investments is nonetheless a significant portion of our overall earnings. See Note 14 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2023 for additional discussion on our equity method investments.

In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with GAAP, we present medical margin and Adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Additionally, we present the Adjusted (non-GAAP) key financial and operating metrics to exclude the impact of the disposition of our MDX Hawaii operations, which closed on October 31, 2023.

We define medical margin as medical services revenue after medical services expense is deducted. Medical services expense represents costs incurred for medical services provided to our members. As our platform matures over time, we expect medical margin to increase in absolute dollars. However, medical margin per member per month (PMPM) may vary as the percentage of new members brought onto our platform fluctuates. New membership added to the platform is typically dilutive to medical margin PMPM. We believe this metric provides insight into the economics of our capitation arrangements as it includes all medical services expense directly associated with our members’ care.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude: (i) income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, (ii) interest expense, (iii) income tax expense (benefit), (iv) depreciation and amortization, (v) stock-based compensation expense, (vi) severance and related costs, and (vii) certain other items that are not considered by us in the evaluation of ongoing operating performance. We reflect our share of Adjusted EBITDA for equity method investments by applying our actual ownership percentage for the period to the applicable reconciling items on an entity-by-entity basis.

Gross profit is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to medical margin. Net income (loss) is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA.

We believe medical margin and Adjusted EBITDA, including Adjusted (non-GAAP) key financial and operating metrics, help identify underlying trends in our business and facilitate evaluation of period-to-period operating performance of our operations by eliminating items that are variable in nature and not considered by us in the evaluation of ongoing operating performance, allowing comparison of our recurring core business operating results over multiple periods. We also believe medical margin and Adjusted EBITDA provide useful information about our operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics we use for financial and operational decision-making. We believe medical margin and Adjusted EBITDA or similarly titled non-GAAP measures are widely used by investors, securities analysts, ratings agencies, and other parties in evaluating companies in our industry as a measure of financial performance. Other companies may calculate medical margin and Adjusted EBITDA or similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently from the way we calculate these metrics. As a result, our presentation of medical margin and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.

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