P3 Health Partners Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

P3 Health Partners announced its first quarter 2024 results, showcasing a 29% year-over-year revenue growth. Dr. Aric Coffman joined as CEO, with a focus on achieving profitability in 2024. The company reaffirmed its 2024 guidance, aiming for Adjusted EBITDA positivity. Total revenue was $388.5 million, capitated revenue saw a significant increase, but gross profit saw a decline. The net loss improved slightly, while Adjusted EBITDA loss also increased. Fiscal 2024 guidance outlines ambitious targets for at-risk members, total revenues, medical margin, and Adjusted EBITDA.

Positive

• Strong 29% year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter 2024.

• Reaffirmation of 2024 guidance and focus on achieving profitability.

• Dr. Aric Coffman joining as CEO, bringing valuable industry experience.

• Ambitious fiscal 2024 guidance with targets for at-risk members, total revenues, medical margin, and Adjusted EBITDA.

Negative

• Gross profit decline from $16.5 million to $6.4 million comparing to the prior year.

• Net loss increased slightly from $52.4 million to $49.6 million year-over-year.

• Adjusted EBITDA loss increased from $19.1 million to $19.8 million comparing to the prior year.

Insights

Financial Analyst

P3 Health Partners' financial results for Q1 2024 exhibit a robust year-over-year revenue growth of 29%, signaling strong business performance on the top line. This positive trend is encouraging for investors, especially considering the reaffirmation of the 2024 guidance which can be interpreted as management's confidence in the company's strategic direction and operational execution. However, the reported net loss of $49.6 million and an adjusted EBITDA loss suggests that profitability remains a challenge, despite marginal improvements in net loss PMPM. Noteworthy is the appointment of Dr. Aric Coffman as CEO, who brings a wealth of experience that could potentially catalyze a strategic pivot towards profitability. Looking at the guidance provided, investors should consider the projected increase in at-risk members, which could scale revenues if managed effectively. However, the lack of GAAP reconciliation for certain non-GAAP metrics like adjusted EBITDA may indicate the need for closer scrutiny of the underlying financial health and operational efficiencies.

Healthcare Market Analyst

Assessing the 29% revenue increase, primarily driven by capitated revenue in P3 Health Partners' first quarter, reflects a solid expansion in service utilization and may suggest a strengthening of their value-based care model. This model aligns well with current healthcare industry shifts towards outcomes-based patient care. At-risk membership projections further indicate the company's expected growth in the population health management space, which is pivotal for the long-term scaling of operations. This growth trajectory, combined with the forecast for a positive adjusted EBITDA in 2024, provides a glimpse into the potential for improved financial sustainability. Nonetheless, the decrease in gross profit and PMPM metrics raises concerns about cost management and profitability per member, which could be a critical factor for investors monitoring the long-term viability of P3's business model.

Dr. Aric Coffman joins P3 Health Partners as CEO

Total revenue growth of 29% year-over-year

Reaffirming 2024 guidance

Anticipates reaching Adjusted EBITDA positive in 2024

Management to Host Conference Call and Webcast May 8, 2024 at 4:30 PM ET

HENDERSON, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- P3 Health Partners Inc. (“P3” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PIII), a patient-centered and physician-led population health management company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

“We reported a strong Q1 which exceeded our internal expectations on the top-line. We believe that we are on track to achieve our full year 2024 guidance,” said Dr. Sherif Abdou, Co-Founder of P3. “I am thrilled to welcome Aric to the team and am filled with a deep sense of confidence that P3 is on sound footing and poised for continued success. Aric is an accomplished industry veteran with a deep understanding of the value-based healthcare landscape and a history of driving profitable growth. We have a history of working together and have been working diligently for some time to bring him on board.”

"I am thrilled to join P3 during this inflection point towards achieving profitability," added Dr. Aric Coffman, newly appointed CEO. “I am confident in our ability to drive long-term, sustainable value for the entire healthcare system, as well as for our stakeholders.”

• First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
• Total revenue was $388.5 million, an increase of 29% compared to $302.1 million in the first quarter of the prior year
• Capitated revenue was $384.1 million, an increase of 29% compared to $298.7 million in the first quarter of the prior year
• Gross profit was $6.4 million, as compared to $16.5 million in the prior year. Gross profit PMPM was $17, compared to $54 PMPM in the prior year
• Medical margin¹ was $36.6 million compared to $39.2 million in the prior year. Medical margin PMPM¹ was $96, compared to a medical margin PMPM of $129 in the prior year
• Net loss was $49.6 million compared to a net loss of $52.4 million in the first quarter of the prior year. Net loss PMPM was $131 compared to a net loss of $172 in the prior year
• Adjusted EBITDA loss¹ was $19.8 million compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $19.1 million in the first quarter of the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA loss PMPM¹ was $52, an improvement of $11 PMPM compared to the first quarter of the prior year

Fiscal 2024 Guidance
		Year Ended December 31, 2024
		Low			High
At-Risk Members(2)			125,000			135,000
Total Revenues (in millions)		$	1,450		$	1,550
Medical Margin(1)(3) (in millions)		$	230		$	250
Medical Margin(3) PMPM		$	165		$	175
Adjusted EBITDA(3) (in millions)		$	20		$	40

(1) Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per member, per month (“PMPM”), medical margin, and medical margin PMPM are non-GAAP financial measures. For reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, if applicable, and more information regarding the Company’s use of non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

(2) See “Key Performance Metrics” for additional information on how the Company defines “at-risk members.”

(3) The Company is not able to provide a quantitative reconciliation of guidance for Adjusted EBITDA (loss), medical margin and medical margin PMPM to net income (loss), gross profit and gross profit PMPM the most directly comparable GAAP measures, respectively, and has not provided forward-looking guidance for net income (loss), because of the uncertainty around certain items that may impact net income (loss), gross profit (loss) or gross profit (loss) PMPM that are not within our control or cannot be reasonably predicted without unreasonable effort. For more information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this press release, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

The foregoing 2024 outlook statements represent management's current estimate as of the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially depending on a number of factors. Investors are urged to read the “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included in this release. Management does not assume any obligation to update these estimates.

Management to Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 8, 2024 at 4:30 PM ET

Title & Webcast		P3 Health First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
Date & Time		May 8, 2024, 4:30pm Eastern Time
Conference Call Details		Toll-Free 1-833-316-0546 (US) International 1-412-317-0692 Ask to be joined into the P3 Health Partners call
The conference call will also be webcast live in the "Events & Presentations" section of the Investor page of the P3 website (ir.p3hp.org). The Company’s press release will be available at ir.p3hp.org website in advance of the conference call. An archived recording of the webcast will be available at ir.p3hp.org for a period of 90 days following the conference call.

About P3 Health Partners (NASDAQ: PIII):

P3 Health Partners Inc. is a leading population health management company committed to transforming healthcare by improving the lives of both patients and providers. Founded and led by physicians, P3 has an expansive network of more than 2,900 affiliated primary care providers across the country. Our local teams of health care professionals manage the care of thousands of patients in 27 counties across five states. P3 supports primary care providers with value-based care coordination and administrative services that improve patient outcomes and lower costs. Through partnerships with these local providers, the P3 care team creates an enhanced patient experience by navigating, coordinating, and integrating the patient’s care within the healthcare system. For more information, visit www.p3hp.org and follow us on @p3healthpartners and Facebook.com/p3healthpartners.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial results prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the SEC rules, including Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA PMPM, medical margin, and medical margin PMPM. EBITDA is defined as GAAP net income (loss) before (i) interest, (ii) income taxes and (iii) depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA, further adjusted to exclude the effect of certain supplemental adjustments, such as (i) mark-to-market warrant gain/loss, (ii) premium deficiency reserves, (iii) equity-based compensation expense and (iv) certain other items that we believe are not indicative of our core operating performances. Adjusted EBITDA PMPM is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by the number of at-risk Medicare members each month divided by the number of months in the period. We believe these non‐GAAP financial measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing our financial measures with other similar companies. Medical margin represents the amount earned from capitation revenue after medical claims expenses are deducted and medical margin PMPM is defined as medical margin divided by the number of Medicare members each month divided by the number of months in the period.

Medical claims expenses represent costs incurred for medical services provided to our members. As our platform grows and matures over time, we expect medical margin to increase in absolute dollars; however, medical margin 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 do not consider these non‐GAAP measures in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non‐GAAP financial measures. In addition, other companies may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. The tables at the end of this press release present a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA PMPM to net income (loss) PMPM, medical margin to gross profit, and medical margin PMPM to gross profit PMPM, which are the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Key Performance Metrics

In addition to our GAAP and non-GAAP financial information, the Company also monitors “at-risk members” to help us evaluate our business, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. At-risk membership represents the approximate number of Medicare members for whom we receive a fixed percentage of premium under capitation arrangements as of the end of a particular period.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "budget," "contemplate," "continue," "could," "envision," "estimate," "expect," "guidance," "indicate," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "possibly," "potential," "predict," "probably," "pro-forma," "project," "seek," "should," "target," or "will," or the negative or other variations thereof, and similar words or phrases or comparable terminology, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements address various matters, including the Company’s future expected growth strategy and operating performance; outlook as to total revenue, at-risk membership, medical margin, medical margin PMPM, and Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2024; and our expectation to achieve Adjusted EBITDA profitability in 2024, all of which reflect the Company’s expectations based upon currently available information and data. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected or estimated and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Important risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in forward-looking statements include, among others, our ability to continue as a going concern; our potential need to raise additional capital to fund our existing operations or develop and commercialize new services or expand our operations; our ability to achieve or maintain profitability; our ability to maintain compliance with our debt covenants in the future, or obtain required waivers from our lenders if future operating performance were to fall below current projections, and if there are material changes to management’s assumptions, we could be required to recognize non-cash charges to operating earnings for goodwill and/or other intangible asset impairment; our ability to identify and develop successful new geographies, physician partners, payors and patients; changes in market or industry conditions, regulatory environment, competitive conditions, and receptivity to our services; our ability to fund our growth and expand our operations; changes in laws and regulations applicable to our business; our ability to maintain our relationships with health plans and other key payers; the impact of COVID-19, including the impact of new variants of the virus, or another pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious disease on our business and results of operation; increased labor costs; our ability to recruit and retain qualified team members and independent physicians; and the factors described under Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on March 28, 2024, and in our subsequent filings with the SEC.

All information in this press release is as of the date hereof, and we undertake no duty to update or revise this information unless required by law. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

P3 HEALTH PARTNERS INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
	March 31, 2024				December 31, 2023
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash	$	27,300			$	36,320
Restricted cash		5,005				4,614
Health plan receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $150		143,695				118,497
Clinic fees, insurance and other receivable		48				2,973
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		6,909				3,613
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS		182,957				166,017
Property and equipment, net		8,121				8,686
Intangible assets, net		645,703				666,733
Other long-term assets		19,144				19,531
TOTAL ASSETS (1)	$	855,925			$	860,967
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	11,603			$	8,663
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		28,628				36,884
Accrued payroll		5,048				3,506
Health plan settlements payable		22,048				34,992
Claims payable		222,177				178,009
Premium deficiency reserve		14,670				13,670
Accrued interest		28,035				23,648
Short-term debt		1,441				—
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES		333,650				299,372
Operating lease liability		12,944				13,622
Warrant liabilities		869				1,085
Contingent consideration		4,907				4,907
Long-term debt, net		118,123				108,319
TOTAL LIABILITIES (1)		470,493				427,305
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)
MEZZANINE EQUITY:
Redeemable non-controlling interest		238,836				291,532
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value; 800,000 shares authorized; 119,409 and 116,588 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		12				12
Class V common stock, $0.0001 par value; 205,000 shares authorized; 196,494 and 196,569 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		20				20
Additional paid in capital		532,608				509,442
Accumulated deficit		(386,044	)			(367,344	)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY		146,596				142,130
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	855,925			$	860,967

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(1)		The Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets include the assets and liabilities of its consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”). As discussed in Note 13 “Variable Interest Entities,” P3 LLC is itself a VIE. P3 LLC represents substantially all the assets and liabilities of the Company. As a result, the language and amounts below refer only to VIEs held at the P3 LLC level. The condensed consolidated balance sheets include total assets that can be used only to settle obligations of P3 LLC’s consolidated VIEs totaling $10.5 million and $8.6 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and total liabilities of P3 LLC’s consolidated VIEs for which creditors do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company totaled $14.9 million and $13.6 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. These VIE assets and liabilities do not include $44.6 million and $44.2 million of net amounts due to affiliates as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, as these are eliminated in consolidation and not presented within the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

P3 HEALTH PARTNERS INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
OPERATING REVENUE:
Capitated revenue	$	384,134			$	298,704
Other patient service revenue		4,354				3,373
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE		388,488				302,077
OPERATING EXPENSE:
Medical expense		382,057				285,570
Premium deficiency reserve		1,000				5,140
Corporate, general and administrative expense		27,401				37,643
Sales and marketing expense		322				1,001
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE		432,319				350,894
OPERATING LOSS		(43,831	)			(48,817	)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense, net		(4,256	)			(4,086	)
Mark-to-market of stock warrants		216				649
Other		337				96
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE		(3,703	)			(3,341	)
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(47,534	)			(52,158	)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		(2,072	)			(290	)
NET LOSS		(49,606	)			(52,448	)
LESS: NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST		(30,906	)			(43,249	)
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST	$	(18,700	)		$	(9,199	)
NET LOSS PER SHARE (Note 9):
Basic	$	(0.16	)		$	(0.22	)
Diluted	$	(0.16	)		$	(0.22	)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING (Note 9):
Basic		118,887				41,579
Diluted		118,887				41,579

P3 HEALTH PARTNERS INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$	(49,606	)		$	(52,448	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		21,539				21,540
Equity-based compensation		1,449				977
Amortization of original issue discount and debt issuance costs		(140	)			279
Accretion of contingent consideration		—				113
Mark-to-market adjustment of stock warrants		(216	)			(649	)
Premium deficiency reserve		1,000				5,140
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Health plan receivable		(25,198	)			(21,273	)
Clinic fees, insurance, and other receivable		2,892				2,542
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(3,296	)			(454	)
Other long-term assets		(17	)			(1,364	)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities		(5,553	)			8,316
Accrued payroll		1,542				(823	)
Health plan settlements payable		(12,944	)			(1,224	)
Claims payable		44,168				13,690
Accrued interest		4,387				2,275
Operating lease liability		(37	)			(359	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(20,030	)			(23,722	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment		—				(464	)
Net cash used in investing activities		—				(464	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of original issue discount		10,000				14,102
Proceeds from at-the-market sales, net of offering costs paid		33				—
Payment of tax withholdings upon settlement of restricted stock unit awards		(73	)			—
Repayment of short-term and long-term debt		(430	)			—
Proceeds from short-term debt		1,871				—
Net cash provided by financing activities		11,401				14,102
Net change in cash and restricted cash		(8,629	)			(10,084	)
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period		40,934				18,457
Cash and restricted cash, end of period	$	32,305			$	8,373

RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA LOSS
(in thousands, except PMPM)
(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024				March 31, 2023				December 31, 2023
Net loss	$	(49,606	)		$	(52,448	)		$	(69,107	)
Interest expense, net		4,256				4,086				4,046
Depreciation and amortization expense		21,539				21,540				21,634
Provision for income taxes		2,072				290				1,767
Mark-to-market of stock warrants		(216	)			(649	)			(760	)
Premium deficiency reserve		1,000				5,140				(3,344	)
Equity-based compensation		1,449				977				1,720
Transaction and other related costs(1)		—				70				—
Other(2)		(264	)			1,861				(212	)
Adjusted EBITDA loss	$	(19,770	)		$	(19,133	)		$	(44,256	)
Adjusted EBITDA loss PMPM	$	(52	)		$	(63	)		$	(138	)

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(1)		Transaction and other related costs during the three months ended March 31, 2023 consisted of legal fees incurred related to acquisition-related litigation.
(2)		Other during the three months ended March 31, 2024 consisted of (i) interest income partially offset by (ii) valuation allowance on our notes receivable. Other during the three months ended March 31, 2023 consisted of (i) interest income offset by (ii) a legal settlement outside of the ordinary course of business, (iii) valuation allowance on our notes receivable, (iv) restructuring and other charges, including severance and benefits paid to employees pursuant to workforce reduction plans, (v) the disposition of our Pahrump operations, (vi) expenses for third-party consultants to assist us with the development, implementation, and documentation of new and enhanced internal controls and processes for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404(b). Other during the three months ended December 31, 2023 consisted of (i) interest income partially offset by (ii) the disposition of our Pahrump operations and (iii) valuation allowance on our notes receivable.

MEDICAL MARGIN
(in thousands, except PMPM)
(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
Capitated revenue	$	384,134			$	298,704
Less: medical claims expense		(347,582	)			(259,458	)
Medical margin	$	36,552			$	39,246
Medical margin PMPM	$	96			$	129

RECONCILIATION OF GROSS PROFIT TO MEDICAL MARGIN
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
Gross profit	$	6,431			$	16,507
Other patient service revenue		(4,354	)			(3,373	)
Other medical expense		34,475				26,112
Medical margin	$	36,552			$	39,246

RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE TO ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSE
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
Total operating expense	$	432,319			$	350,894
Medical expense		(382,057	)			(285,570	)
Depreciation and amortization		(21,539	)			(21,540	)
Premium deficiency reserve		(1,000	)			(5,140	)
Equity-based compensation		(1,449	)			(977	)
Transaction and other related costs		—				(70	)
Other		(52	)			(1,951	)
Adjusted operating expense	$	26,222			$	35,646

 

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Ryan Halsted

Investor Relations

Gilmartin Group

ir@p3hp.org

Source: P3 Health Partners Inc.

FAQ

What was the total revenue in the first quarter of 2024 for P3 Health Partners?

Total revenue was $388.5 million in the first quarter of 2024, marking a 29% increase year-over-year.

Who joined P3 Health Partners as CEO recently?

Dr. Aric Coffman joined P3 Health Partners as the new CEO.

When will the management of P3 Health Partners host a conference call and webcast?

The management will host a conference call and webcast on May 8, 2024, at 4:30 PM ET.

What is the stock symbol for P3 Health Partners Inc.?

The stock symbol for P3 Health Partners Inc. is PIII.

What are the fiscal 2024 guidance targets for At-Risk Members for P3 Health Partners?

The fiscal 2024 guidance targets At-Risk Members to be between 125,000 and 135,000.

What are the financial targets set for Adjusted EBITDA in fiscal 2024 for P3 Health Partners?

The financial targets for Adjusted EBITDA in fiscal 2024 range from $20 million to $40 million.