American Oncology Network, Inc. (“AON”) Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results
- Revenue for Fiscal Year 2023 increased by 11.3% to $1,279.2 million compared to 2022.
- Patient encounter growth reached 7.9% for the same period.
- Fourth Quarter 2023 revenue saw a 7.9% increase to $324.2 million compared to 2022.
- Net loss for Fiscal Year 2023 was $63.2 million, a significant decrease from the net income of $2.6 million in 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal Year 2023 remained stable at $18.0 million.
- AONC made strategic investments in its platform and transitioned to a new enterprise revenue cycle system.
- The company believes it is well-positioned for future growth and aims to be the preferred destination for community oncology practices.
- Net loss of $63.2 million for Fiscal Year 2023.
- Decrease in net income compared to 2022.
- Incremental accounts receivable reserves associated with transitioning to a new billing system affected revenue per encounter.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $5.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 due to higher drug costs.
Insights
The reported 11.3% revenue increase for the fiscal year 2023 and the 7.9% increase in the fourth quarter for American Oncology Network, Inc. (AONC) reflect a solid growth trajectory in the oncology sector. The growth in patient encounters suggests an expanding market presence and potentially increasing market share. However, the net loss before non-controlling interest, particularly the jump from a net income in FY2022 to a significant net loss in FY2023, raises concerns about the company's current profitability and cost management strategies.
Investors should note the non-recurring costs associated with the transition to a new enterprise revenue cycle platform and the related incremental accounts receivable reserves. These are likely one-off impacts that should not affect the long-term valuation of AONC but could explain the short-term financial performance dip. The Adjusted EBITDA remaining comparable year-over-year, despite these challenges, suggests that the core business operations remain stable. The liquidity position, with $105.3 million in various forms, offers some cushion for operational flexibility and further investments.
It's critical to monitor how the new billing system integration progresses and whether it will lead to operational efficiencies and cost savings in the long term. Additionally, the increased costs in drug expenditure are a variable that could impact future margins and should be closely watched by stakeholders.
The patient encounter growth reported by AONC indicates a robust demand for oncology services, which is consistent with the broader healthcare trend of an aging population and the rising incidence of cancer. The strategic investments AONC has made in their service platform, including transitioning to a new revenue cycle management system, suggest a forward-thinking approach to harnessing technology for scalability and efficiency in healthcare management.
However, the decrease in revenue per encounter and the increase in drug costs reflect industry-wide challenges such as pricing pressures and the high cost of oncology treatments. The company's ability to manage these costs while maintaining quality care will be important for its sustained growth and market competitiveness.
The reference to the Change Healthcare outage and AONC's successful navigation through it demonstrates resilience and adaptability, which are essential qualities in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector. The mention of AONC as a 'national oncology platform' suggests a strategic positioning that could attract community oncology practices looking for robust management systems and potentially drive further growth through partnerships and affiliations.
The financial results of AONC need to be contextualized within the broader oncology market, which is undergoing significant changes with the advent of personalized medicine and value-based care. The company's growth in patient encounters is a positive sign, indicating that it is successfully capturing demand in a competitive landscape. However, the shift in revenue per encounter dynamics and increased drug costs may suggest a need to adjust pricing strategies or improve operational efficiencies to maintain profitability.
From a market perspective, AONC's positioning as a 'destination of choice' for community oncology practices could be a key differentiator. The company's emphasis on a physician-led model may resonate with practices seeking autonomy combined with the resources of a larger network. However, the company's ability to maintain this value proposition while managing costs will be vital for attracting and retaining partnerships.
Investors should consider the potential for AONC's new enterprise revenue cycle platform to improve billing processes and reduce administrative costs. If successful, this could become a competitive advantage in an industry where margins are often tight due to high operational costs.
- Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue was
$1,279.2 million , an11.3% increase over 2022- Patient encounter growth of
7.9% as compared to the prior fiscal year
- Patient encounter growth of
- Fourth Quarter 2023 Revenue was
$324.2 million , a7.9% increase over 2022- Patient encounter growth of
9.5% as compared to the prior year quarter
- Patient encounter growth of
FORT MYERS, Fla., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- March 28, 2024 – American Oncology Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: AONC), a leading oncology platform with an innovative model of physician-led, community-based oncology management, today announced financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2023.
Todd Schonherz, AON chief executive officer, commented, “As a leadership team, we are very proud of our growth and accomplishments in 2023. The organization experienced impressive growth across all aspects of our business including
Three-Month Periods Ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022
Revenue was
Net loss before non-controlling interest was
Adjusted EBITDA was
Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022
Revenue was
Net loss before non-controlling interest was
Adjusted EBITDA was
Liquidity, Cash Flow, and Debt
- As of December 31, 2023, we had total liquidity of
$105.3 million , composed of cash and cash equivalents of$28.5 million , short-term marketable securities of$35.4 million ,$40.4 million of incremental borrowing capacity under the PNC Loan Facility, and$1.0 million of incremental borrowing capacity under the PNC Line of Credit. - Fiscal year 2023 net cash used by operating activities was
$18.1 million , which includes$31.2 million of transaction expenses associated with the Business Combination. - As of December 31, 2023, we had
$81.3 million outstanding under the PNC Loan Facility and the PNC Line of Credit was undrawn.
Key Non-GAAP Financial Measures Used to Evaluate Performance
This press release includes the non-GAAP financial measure “Adjusted EBITDA”. Management views this metric as a useful way to look at the performance of AONC operations between periods and to exclude decisions on capital investment and financing that might otherwise impact the review of profitability of the business based on present market conditions. Management believes this measure provides an additional way of viewing aspects of AONC’s operations that, when viewed with the GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of AONC’s results of operations and the factors and trends affecting the business.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income prior to interest income, interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, as adjusted to add back certain other non-cash charges that may be recorded each year, such as stock-compensation expense and non-cash valuation adjustments, as well as non-recurring charges such as revenue cycle transformation costs and transaction costs related to the Business Combination. We believe these expenses and non-recurring charges are not considered an indicator of ongoing company performance. The measures are used as a supplement to GAAP results in evaluating certain aspects of AONC business, as described below. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating AONC performance because the measure considers the performance of AONC operations, excluding decisions made with respect to capital investment, financing, and other non-recurring charges as outlined above.
AONC includes Adjusted EBITDA because it is an important measure upon which management uses to assess the results of operations, to evaluate factors and trends affecting the business, and to plan and budget future periods. However, non-GAAP financial measures should be considered a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures used by management may differ from the non-GAAP measures used by other companies, including AONC’s competitors. Management encourages investors and others to review AONC’s financial information in its entirety, and not to rely on any single financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of AONC performance or as an alternative to any other measure prescribed by GAAP as there are limitations to using such non-GAAP measures. These limitations are compensated by providing disclosure of the differences between Adjusted EBITDA and GAAP results, including providing a reconciliation to GAAP results, to enable investors to perform their own analysis of AONC’s operating results.
Adjusted EBITDA for recent comparative periods is presented at the end of this earnings release.
Conference Call
AONC will host a conference call on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 8:30 am. Eastern Time to discuss our fourth quarter 2023 results. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-877-704-4453 (for the U.S.) or 1-201-389-0920 (for International). A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (for the U.S.) or 1-412-317-6671 (for International). The passcode for the call and replay is 13744271. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available under the Investor Relations section of AONC’s website at investors.aconology.com.
About American Oncology Network, Inc.
Since its inception in 2018, American Oncology Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: AONC) has offered an innovative model of physician-led, community-based oncology management. AONC preserves and elevates community oncology by helping its physicians navigate the complex healthcare landscape, providing them an efficient platform to work autonomously and thrive, and most importantly, improving the quality of patient care that is being delivered. The network is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders partnering to ensure the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. As of December 31, 2023, AONC has more than 200 providers across 86 locations in 19 states and the District of Columbia. AONC’s robust platform provides oncology practices with comprehensive support, access to revenue- diversifying adjacent services and practice management expertise to empower physicians to make cancer care better for every patient.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about the financial condition, results of operations, earnings outlook and prospects of American Oncology Network, Inc. (“AON”, “AON Inc.”, or the “Company”). Any statements that refer to projections (including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and revenue projections), forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “would” and other similar words and expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and various assumptions. AON cannot guarantee that it will actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on AON’s forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond the control of AON), or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements in this Form 10-K are more fully described under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Form 10-K. The risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Form 10-K describe additional factors that could adversely affect the business, financial condition or results of operations of AON. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible to predict all such risk factors, nor can AON assess the impact of all such risk factors on the business of AON, or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. All forward-looking statements attributable to AON or persons acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. AON undertakes no obligations to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
The following table summarizes AONC’s consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||
| Patient service revenue, net | $ | 1,265,719 | $ | 1,137,932 | $ | 938,242 | ||||||
| Other revenue | 13,466 | 11,738 | 5,505 | |||||||||
| Total revenue | 1,279,185 | 1,149,670 | 943,747 | |||||||||
| Costs and expenses | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue (1) (2) | 1,196,389 | 1,054,217 | 865,788 | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 100,714 | 86,610 | 77,048 | |||||||||
| Transaction expenses | 31,236 | 3,277 | - | |||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 1,328,339 | 1,144,104 | 942,836 | |||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | (49,154 | ) | 5,566 | 911 | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (6,417 | ) | (3,417 | ) | (1,419 | ) | ||||||
| Interest income | 1,326 | 151 | 127 | |||||||||
| Other (expense) income, net (3) | (8,262 | ) | 289 | 736 | ||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes, equity loss in affiliate, and noncontrolling interest | (62,507 | ) | 2,589 | 355 | ||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 384 | - | 460 | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before equity loss in affiliate and noncontrolling interest | (62,891 | ) | 2,589 | (105 | ) | |||||||
| Equity in loss of affiliate | (259 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) before noncontrolling interest | (63,150 | ) | 2,589 | (105 | ) | |||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 321 | - | - | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) before redeemable noncontrolling interest | (63,471 | ) | 2,589 | (105 | ) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) and noncontrolling interest attributable to Legacy AON Stockholders prior to the reverse recapitalization | (27,080 | ) | 2,589 | (105 | ) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (30,849 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Class A Common Stockholders | $ | (5,542 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | |||||
| Loss per share of Class A Common Stock: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (1.36 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | |||||
| Diluted | $ | (1.36 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | |||||
| Weighted average shares of Class A Common Stock Outstanding: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | 6,685,515 | - | - | |||||||||
| Diluted | 6,685,515 | - | - | |||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||
| Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities | 510 | (117 | ) | - | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive gain (loss) | 510 | (117 | ) | - | ||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (62,961 | ) | $ | 2,472 | $ | (105 | ) | ||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Legacy AON Stockholders | (26,901 | ) | 2,472 | (105 | ) | |||||||
| Other comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | (30,580 | ) | — | — | ||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to Class A Common Stockholders | $ | (5,480 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | |||||
(1) Includes related party inventory expense of
(2) Includes related party rent of
(3) Includes non-cash expense of
| Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||
| Patient service revenue, net | $ | 320,038 | $ | 297,425 | ||||
| Other revenue | 4,144 | 2,973 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 324,182 | 300,398 | ||||||
| Costs and expenses | ||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 315,561 | 273,559 | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 27,882 | 20,455 | ||||||
| Transaction expenses | 1,351 | 3,126 | ||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 344,794 | 297,140 | ||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | (20,612 | ) | 3,258 | |||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||
| Interest expense | (1,917 | ) | (1,382 | ) | ||||
| Interest income | 827 | 47 | ||||||
| Other (expense) income, net | (573 | ) | (560 | ) | ||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes, equity loss in affiliate, and noncontrolling interest | (22,275 | ) | 1,363 | |||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 69 | - | ||||||
| Income (loss) before equity loss in affiliate and noncontrolling interest | (22,344 | ) | 1,363 | |||||
| Equity in loss of affiliate | (9 | ) | - | |||||
| Net income (loss) before noncontrolling interest | (22,353 | ) | 1,363 | |||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 321 | - | ||||||
| Net income (loss) before redeemable noncontrolling interest | (22,674 | ) | 1,363 | |||||
| Net income (loss) and noncontrolling interest attributable to Legacy AON Stockholders prior to the reverse recapitalization | - | 1,363 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (18,925 | ) | - | |||||
| Net loss attributable to Class A Common Stockholders | $ | (3,749 | ) | $ | - | |||
| Loss per share of Class A Common Stock: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.76 | ) | $ | - | |||
| Diluted | $ | (0.76 | ) | $ | - | |||
| Weighted average shares of Class A Common Stock Outstanding: | ||||||||
| Basic | 6,685,515 | - | ||||||
| Diluted | 6,685,515 | - | ||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||
| Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities | 320 | 45 | ||||||
| Other comprehensive gain (loss) | 320 | 45 | ||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (22,354 | ) | $ | 1,408 | |||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Legacy AON Stockholders | — | 1,408 | ||||||
| Other comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | (18,666 | ) | — | |||||
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to Class A Common Stockholders | $ | (3,688 | ) | $ | — | |||
The following table provides a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most closely comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:
| Year Ended December 31, | Change | |||||||||||||
| (dollars in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | $ | % | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (63,150 | ) | $ | 2,589 | $ | (65,739 | ) | * | |||||
| Interest expense, net | 5,091 | 3,266 | 1,825 | 55.9 | % | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 8,450 | 6,719 | 1,731 | 25.8 | % | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 384 | — | 384 | * | ||||||||||
| Non-cash stock compensation | 4,877 | — | 4,877 | * | ||||||||||
| Revenue cycle transformation (a) | 21,588 | 1,726 | 19,862 | * | ||||||||||
| Non-cash valuation adjustments (b) | 9,249 | — | 9,249 | * | ||||||||||
| Transaction expenses (c) | 31,236 | 3,277 | 27,959 | * | ||||||||||
| Other (d) | 316 | 510 | (194 | ) | (38.0 | %) | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 18,041 | $ | 18,087 | $ | (46 | ) | (0.3) | % | |||||
* — % not meaningful
(a) During the year-ended December 31, 2023, represents approximately
(b) Primarily represents valuation adjustments associated with the liability classified equity instruments.
(c) Transaction expenses incurred in connection with the Business Combination.
(d) Costs incurred in 2022 related to Hurricane Ian.
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Change | ||||||||||||||
| (dollars in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | $ | % | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (22,354 | ) | $ | 1,364 | $ | (23,718 | ) | * | ||||||
| Interest expense, net | 1,091 | 1,335 | (244 | ) | (18.3 | %) | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,082 | 1,401 | 681 | 48.6 | % | ||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 69 | — | 69 | * | |||||||||||
| Non-cash stock compensation | 2 | (15 | ) | 17 | * | ||||||||||
| Operational transformation | 21,589 | 317 | 21,272 | * | |||||||||||
| Loss on derivative liabilities | 867 | — | 867 | * | |||||||||||
| Transaction expenses | 1,351 | 3,126 | (1,775 | ) | (56.8 | %) | |||||||||
| Other | 316 | 510 | (194 | ) | (38.0 | %) | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 5,013 | $ | 8,038 | $ | (3,025 | ) | (37.6 | )% | ||||||
* — % not meaningful
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