Huron Consulting Group Announces Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HURN), a leading provider of business consulting services, today announced financial results from continuing operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.

"The Education and Life Sciences and Business Advisory segments performed well amidst continuing market pressures in the businesses and industries we serve," said James H. Roth, chief executive officer and president, Huron Consulting Group. "Consistent with recent quarters, we experienced softness in our Healthcare segment. The ongoing evolution of the healthcare industry is changing traditional patterns of demand, and we will continue to modify our go-to-market approach to address those changes to promote future growth in this segment."

Second Quarter 2016 Results from Continuing Operations

Revenues for the second quarter of 2016 were $184.3 million compared to $184.0 million for the second quarter of 2015. Net income from continuing operations increased 14.1% to $16.1 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2016 from $14.1 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, for the same period last year.

Second quarter 2016 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(6) was $39.6 million, or 21.5% of revenues, compared to $40.2 million, or 21.8% of revenues, in the comparable quarter last year.

In addition to using EBITDA to evaluate the Company’s financial performance, management uses other non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the effect of the following items (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
June 30,
20162015
Amortization of intangible assets $ 8,153 $ 8,141
Restructuring charges $ 1,747 $ 601
Other loss $ $ 750
Non-cash interest on convertible notes $ 1,861 $ 1,775
Tax effect $ (4,622 ) $ (4,439 )

Adjusted EBITDA(6) was $41.4 million, or 22.4% of revenues, in the second quarter of 2016, compared to $41.5 million, or 22.6% of revenues, in the comparable quarter last year. Adjusted net income from continuing operations(6) increased 11.0% to $23.3 million, or $1.09 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2016 from $21.0 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2015.

The average number of full-time billable consultants(1) increased 10.2% to 1,898 in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 1,723 in the same quarter last year. Full-time billable consultant utilization rate(2) was 75.6% during the second quarter of 2016 compared to 75.8% during the same period last year. Average billing rate per hour for full-time billable consultants(3) was $216 for the second quarter of 2016 compared to $239 for the second quarter of 2015. The average number of full-time equivalent professionals(5) was 255 in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 229 for the comparable period in 2015.

Year-to-Date 2016 Results from Continuing Operations

Revenues for the first six months of 2016 increased 7.8% to $364.7 million compared to $338.4 million for the first six months of 2015. Net income from continuing operations increased 52.2% to $23.0 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, for the first six months of 2016 compared to $15.1 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the same period last year.

EBITDA(6) increased 16.0% to $64.8 million, or 17.8% of revenues, for the first six months of 2016, compared to $55.8 million, or 16.5% of revenues, for the same period in 2015.

In addition to using EBITDA to evaluate the Company’s financial performance, management uses other non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the effect of the following items (in thousands):

Six Months Ended
June 30,
20162015
Amortization of intangible assets $ 15,598 $ 12,772
Restructuring charges $ 3,080 $ 1,257
Other loss, net $ $ 524
Non-cash interest on convertible notes $ 3,699 $ 3,529
Tax effect $ (8,794 ) $ (7,124 )

Adjusted EBITDA(6) increased 17.8% to $67.9 million, or 18.6% of revenues, in the first six months of 2016 compared to $57.6 million, or 17.0% of revenues, in the comparable period last year. Adjusted net income from continuing operations(6) increased 40.3% to $36.6 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, for the first six months of 2016 compared to $26.1 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2015.

The average number of full-time billable consultants(1) increased 7.7% to 1,863 in the first six months of 2016 compared to 1,730 in the same period last year. Full-time billable consultant utilization rate(2) was 76.1% during the first six months of 2016 compared to 74.4% during the same period last year. Average billing rate per hour for full-time billable consultants(3) was $215 for the first six months of 2016 compared to $228 for the first six months of 2015. The average number of full-time equivalent professionals(5) was 250 in the first six months of 2016 compared to 200 for the comparable period in 2015.

Operating Segments

Huron’s results reflect a portfolio of service offerings focused on helping clients address complex business challenges.

The Company’s year-to-date 2016 revenues by operating segment as a percentage of total Company revenues are as follows: Huron Healthcare (60%); Huron Education and Life Sciences (25%); and Huron Business Advisory (15%). Financial results by segment are included in the attached schedules and in Huron's forthcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filing for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.

Acquisitions

On May 1, 2016, Huron completed its acquisition of the U.S. assets of ADI Strategies, Inc. ("ADI Strategies"), a leading enterprise performance management, risk management, and business intelligence firm focused on implementing the Oracle enterprise application suite. The results of operations of ADI Strategies are included within the Huron Business Advisory segment from the date of acquisition. The Company is also in the process of acquiring the international assets of ADI Strategies in Dubai and India, for which an agreement is expected to be signed in the third quarter of 2016.

On July 25, 2016, Huron entered into an agreement to acquire Healthcare Services Management, Inc. ("HSM Consulting"), a firm specializing in healthcare information technology and management consulting. The results of operations of HSM Consulting will be included within the Huron Healthcare segment from the close date, which the Company anticipates will be in the third quarter of 2016.

Outlook for 2016(7)

Based on currently available information, the Company updates guidance, which includes the recent acquisition of ADI Strategies and the pending acquisition of HSM Consulting, for full year 2016 revenues before reimbursable expenses to a range of $755.0 million to $775.0 million. The Company also updates its earnings guidance and now expects net income from continuing operations in a range of $47.0 million to $50.0 million, EBITDA in a range of $140.5 million to $146.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA in a range of $143.5 million to $149.5 million. GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations is expected in a range of $2.20 to $2.35, and non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations is expected in a range of $3.35 to $3.50.

Management will provide a more detailed discussion of its outlook during the Company’s earnings conference call webcast.

Second Quarter 2016 Webcast

The Company will host a webcast to discuss its financial results today, July 26, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 p.m. Central Time). The conference call is being webcast by NASDAQ OMX and can be accessed at Huron Consulting Group’s website at http://ir.huronconsultinggroup.com. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the webcast and for 90 days thereafter.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures(6)

In evaluating the Company’s financial performance and outlook, management uses EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues, adjusted net income from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which are non-GAAP measures. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to gain an understanding of our comparative operating performance (when comparing such results with previous periods or forecasts). These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management in their financial and operating decision making because management believes they reflect our ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures when publicly providing our business outlook, for internal management purposes, and as a basis for evaluating potential acquisitions and dispositions. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Huron’s current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose, and in comparing in a consistent manner Huron’s current financial results with Huron’s past financial results. Investors should recognize that these non-GAAP measures might not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flows or liquidity prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

About Huron Consulting Group

Huron is a global professional services firm focused on assisting clients with their most complex business issues by delivering high-value, quality solutions to support their long-term strategic objectives. Huron specializes in serving clients in the healthcare, higher education, life sciences, and commercial sectors as these organizations face significant transformational change and regulatory or economic pressures in dynamic market environments. With its deep industry and technical expertise, Huron provides advisory, consulting, technology, and analytic solutions to deliver sustainable and measurable results. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.

Statements in this press release that are not historical in nature, including those concerning the Company’s current expectations about its future requirements and needs, are “forward-looking” statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “provides,” “anticipates,” “assumes,” “can,” “will,” “meets,” “could,” “likely,” “intends,” “might,” “predicts,” “seeks,” “would,” “believes,” “estimates,” “plans,” “continues,” or "outlook" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations about our future requirements and needs, results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation: failure to achieve expected utilization rates, billing rates and the number of revenue-generating professionals; inability to expand or adjust our service offerings in response to market demands; our dependence on renewal of client-based services; dependence on new business and retention of current clients and qualified personnel; failure to maintain third-party provider relationships and strategic alliances; inability to license technology to and from third parties; the impairment of goodwill; various factors related to income and other taxes; difficulties in successfully integrating the businesses we acquire and achieving expected benefits from such acquisitions; failure to consummate our pending acquisition of HSM Consulting; risks relating to privacy, information security, and related laws and standards; and a general downturn in market conditions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, among others, those described under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events, or for any other reason.

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2016201520162015
Revenues and reimbursable expenses:
Revenues $ 184,259 $ 184,019 $ 364,748 $ 338,445
Reimbursable expenses 18,982 20,867 35,543 37,175
Total revenues and reimbursable expenses 203,241 204,886 400,291 375,620
Direct costs and reimbursable expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown in operating expenses):
Direct costs 103,099 101,233 214,956 202,627
Amortization of intangible assets and software development costs 3,840 4,910 7,226 7,364
Reimbursable expenses 19,164 20,950 35,791 37,357
Total direct costs and reimbursable expenses 126,103 127,093 257,973 247,348
Operating expenses and other loss, net:
Selling, general and administrative expenses 39,624 41,186 81,681 78,010
Restructuring charges 1,747 601 3,080 1,257
Other loss, net 750 524
Depreciation and amortization 7,558 6,459 14,972 11,748
Total operating expenses and other loss, net 48,929 48,996 99,733 91,539
Operating income 28,209 28,797 42,585 36,733
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense, net of interest income (4,123 ) (4,763 ) (8,094 ) (9,156 )
Other income (expense), net 276 101 747 (582 )
Total other expense, net (3,847 ) (4,662 ) (7,347 ) (9,738 )
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense 24,362 24,135 35,238 26,995
Income tax expense 8,223 9,987 12,233 11,879
Net income from continuing operations 16,139 14,148 23,005 15,116
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (970 ) 4,685 (1,834 ) 5,219
Net income $ 15,169 $ 18,833 $ 21,171 $ 20,335
Net earnings per basic share:
Net income from continuing operations $ 0.77 $ 0.64 $ 1.09 $ 0.68
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (0.05 ) 0.21 (0.09 ) 0.24
Net income $ 0.72 $ 0.85 $ 1.00 $ 0.92
Net earnings per diluted share:
Net income from continuing operations $ 0.76 $ 0.62 $ 1.07 $ 0.67
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (0.05 ) 0.21 (0.08 ) 0.23
Net income $ 0.71 $ 0.83 $ 0.99 $ 0.90
Weighted average shares used in calculating earnings per share:
Basic 21,061 22,220 21,088 22,174
Diluted 21,376 22,654 21,418 22,628
Comprehensive income:
Net income $ 15,169 $ 18,833 $ 21,171 $ 20,335
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax (19 ) 850 2 414
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment, net of tax (597 ) 4,185 875 4,135
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax (34 ) 48 (148 ) (161 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) (650 ) 5,083 729 4,388
Comprehensive income $ 14,519 $ 23,916 $ 21,900 $ 24,723
HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
June 30,December 31,
20162015
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,700 $ 58,437
Receivables from clients, net 72,320 85,297
Unbilled services, net 78,220 56,527
Income tax receivable 406
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 15,955 27,720
Total current assets 173,195 228,387
Property and equipment, net 29,482 28,888
Long-term investment 36,261 34,831
Other non-current assets 22,867 21,045
Intangible assets, net 93,398 94,992
Goodwill 787,354 751,400
Total assets $ 1,142,557 $ 1,159,543
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 5,537 $ 7,220
Accrued expenses 23,353 24,276
Accrued payroll and related benefits 52,565 80,839
Deferred revenues 21,290 19,086
Total current liabilities 102,745 131,421
Non-current liabilities:
Deferred compensation and other liabilities 29,736 23,768
Long-term debt 334,674 307,376
Deferred lease incentives 9,619 9,965
Deferred income taxes, net 39,830 34,688
Total non-current liabilities 413,859 375,797
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 24,102,337 and 24,775,823 shares issued at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively 234 241
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,353,880 and 2,249,630 shares at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively (109,768 ) (103,734 )
Additional paid-in capital 396,136 438,367
Retained earnings 335,037 313,866
Accumulated other comprehensive income 4,314 3,585
Total stockholders’ equity 625,953 652,325
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,142,557 $ 1,159,543
HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20162015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 21,171 $ 20,335
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 22,201 24,431
Share-based compensation 9,787 11,776
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 4,757 4,663
Allowances for doubtful accounts and unbilled services 5,877 (1,034 )
Deferred income taxes 4,019 3,191
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
(Increase) decrease in receivables from clients 19,818 (7,550 )
(Increase) decrease in unbilled services (26,552 ) (824 )
(Increase) decrease in current income tax receivable / payable, net (570 ) 3,106
(Increase) decrease in other assets 10,424 (4,125 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (4,594 ) 2,863
Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related benefits (26,978 ) (47,114 )
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues 1,187 8,613
Net cash provided by operating activities 40,547 18,331
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, net (5,376 ) (9,869 )
Investment in life insurance policies (1,699 ) (5,127 )
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired (49,071 ) (331,990 )
Purchase of convertible debt investment (3,138 )
Capitalization of internally developed software costs (536 ) (398 )
Net cash used in investing activities (56,682 ) (350,522 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 123
Shares redeemed for employee tax withholdings (4,445 ) (4,650 )
Tax benefit from share-based compensation 860 2,823
Share repurchases (55,265 ) (13,498 )
Proceeds from borrowings under credit facility 116,000 256,500
Repayments on credit facility (93,000 ) (149,000 )
Payments for capital lease obligations (34 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (35,727 ) 92,141
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 125 6
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (51,737 ) (240,044 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 58,437 256,872
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 6,700 $ 16,828
HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Percent

Increase

(Decrease)

Segment and Consolidated Operating Results (in thousands):20162015
Huron Healthcare:
Revenues $ 106,088 $ 118,506 (10.5 )%
Operating income $ 41,399 $ 45,531 (9.1 )%
Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 39.0 % 38.4 %
Huron Education and Life Sciences:
Revenues $ 45,116 $ 42,939 5.1 %
Operating income $ 13,075 $ 13,174 (0.8 )%
Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 29.0 % 30.7 %
Huron Business Advisory:
Revenues $ 33,055 $ 22,186 49.0 %
Operating income $ 9,263 $ 6,684 38.6 %
Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 28.0 % 30.1 %
All Other:
Revenues $ $ 388 (100.0 )%
Operating loss $ $ (530 ) (100.0 )%
Segment operating loss as a percentage of segment revenues N/M N/M
Total Company:
Revenues $ 184,259 $ 184,019 0.1 %
Reimbursable expenses 18,982 20,867 (9.0 )%
Total revenues and reimbursable expenses $ 203,241 $ 204,886 (0.8 )%
Statements of Earnings reconciliation:
Segment operating income $ 63,737 $ 64,859 (1.7 )%
Items not allocated at the segment level:
Other operating expenses and loss, net 27,970 29,603 (5.5 )%
Depreciation and amortization expense 7,558 6,459 17.0 %
Total operating income 28,209 28,797 (2.0 )%
Other expense, net 3,847 4,662 (17.5 )%
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense $ 24,362 $ 24,135 0.9 %
Other Operating Data (excluding All Other):
Number of full-time billable consultants (at period end) (1):
Huron Healthcare 952 1,087 (12.4 )%
Huron Education and Life Sciences 507 428 18.5 %
Huron Business Advisory 437 204 114.2 %
Total 1,896 1,719 10.3 %
Average number of full-time billable consultants (for the period) (1):
Huron Healthcare 1,005 1,090
Huron Education and Life Sciences 500 427
Huron Business Advisory 393 206
Total 1,898 1,723
HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Other Operating Data (continued):20162015
Full-time billable consultant utilization rate (2):
Huron Healthcare 78.1 % 75.8 %
Huron Education and Life Sciences 71.3 % 76.0 %
Huron Business Advisory 74.8 % 75.1 %
Total 75.6 % 75.8 %
Full-time billable consultant average billing rate per hour (3):
Huron Healthcare $ 211 $ 230
Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 229 $ 237
Huron Business Advisory (4) $ 217 $ 292
Total $ 216 $ 239
Revenue per full-time billable consultant (in thousands):
Huron Healthcare $ 76 $ 82
Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 79 $ 86
Huron Business Advisory $ 80 $ 104
Total $ 78 $ 86
Average number of full-time equivalents (for the period) (5):
Huron Healthcare 198 188
Huron Education and Life Sciences 38 33
Huron Business Advisory 19 8
Total 255 229
Revenue per full-time equivalent (in thousands):
Huron Healthcare $ 148 $ 156
Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 148 $ 183
Huron Business Advisory $ 92 $ 95
Total $ 144 $ 158
HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended

June 30,

Percent

Increase

(Decrease)

Segment and Consolidated Operating Results (in thousands):20162015
Huron Healthcare:
Revenues $ 220,106 $ 216,510 1.7 %
Operating income $ 80,405 $ 74,511 7.9 %
Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 36.5 % 34.4 %
Huron Education and Life Sciences:
Revenues $ 88,354 $ 82,836 6.7 %
Operating income $ 23,283 $ 24,954 (6.7 )%
Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 26.4 % 30.1 %
Huron Business Advisory:
Revenues $ 56,288 $ 37,924 48.4 %
Operating income $ 11,962 $ 8,283 44.4 %
Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 21.3 % 21.8 %
All Other:
Revenues $ $ 1,175 (100.0 )%
Operating loss $ $ (1,522 ) (100.0 )%
Segment operating loss as a percentage of segment revenues N/M N/M
Total Company:
Revenues $ 364,748 $ 338,445 7.8 %
Reimbursable expenses 35,543 37,175 (4.4 )%
Total revenues and reimbursable expenses $ 400,291 $ 375,620 6.6 %
Statements of Earnings reconciliation:
Segment operating income $ 115,650 $ 106,226 8.9 %
Items not allocated at the segment level:
Other operating expenses and loss, net 58,093 57,745 0.6 %
Depreciation and amortization expense 14,972 11,748 27.4 %
Total operating income 42,585 36,733 15.9 %
Other expense, net 7,347 9,738 (24.6 )%
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense $ 35,238 $ 26,995 30.5 %
Other Operating Data (excluding All Other):
Number of full-time billable consultants (at period end) (1):
Huron Healthcare 952 1,087 (12.4 )%
Huron Education and Life Sciences 507 428 18.5 %
Huron Business Advisory 437 204 114.2 %
Total 1,896 1,719 10.3 %
Average number of full-time billable consultants (for the period) (1):
Huron Healthcare 1,015 1,099
Huron Education and Life Sciences 494 425
Huron Business Advisory 354 206
Total 1,863 1,730
HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,

Other Operating Data (continued):20162015
Full-time billable consultant utilization rate (2):
Huron Healthcare 79.3 % 74.1 %
Huron Education and Life Sciences 71.4 % 76.2 %
Huron Business Advisory 73.5 % 72.4 %
Total 76.1 % 74.4 %
Full-time billable consultant average billing rate per hour (3):
Huron Healthcare $ 212 $ 221
Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 228 $ 231
Huron Business Advisory (4) $ 209 $ 261
Total $ 215 $ 228
Revenue per full-time billable consultant (in thousands):
Huron Healthcare $ 158 $ 153
Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 158 $ 168
Huron Business Advisory $ 152 $ 179
Total $ 157 $ 160
Average number of full-time equivalents (for the period) (5):
Huron Healthcare 199 159
Huron Education and Life Sciences 38 35
Huron Business Advisory 13 6
Total 250 200
Revenue per full-time equivalent (in thousands):
Huron Healthcare $ 299 $ 302
Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 271 $ 330
Huron Business Advisory $ 203 $ 184
Total $ 290 $ 303

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(1) Consists of our full-time professionals who provide consulting services and generate revenues based on the number of hours worked.
(2) Utilization rate for our full-time billable consultants is calculated by dividing the number of hours all of our full-time billable consultants worked on client assignments during a period by the total available working hours for all of these consultants during the same period, assuming a forty-hour work week, less paid holidays and vacation days.
(3) Average billing rate per hour for our full-time billable consultants is calculated by dividing revenues for a period by the number of hours worked on client assignments during the same period.
(4) The Huron Business Advisory segment includes our India EPM&A practice, formerly known as Rittman Mead Consulting Private Limited, a business that we acquired in July 2015. Absent the impact of our India EPM&A practice, the average billing rate per hour for Huron Business Advisory for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 would have been $254 and $243, respectively.
(5) Consists of cultural transformation consultants within our Studer Group solution, which include coaches and their support staff, consultants who work variable schedules as needed by our clients, and full-time employees who provide software support and maintenance services to our clients.
N/M - Not meaningful
HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (6)

(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2016201520162015
Revenues $ 184,259 $ 184,019 $ 364,748 $ 338,445
Net income from continuing operations $ 16,139 $ 14,148 $ 23,005 $ 15,116
Add back:
Income tax expense 8,223 9,987 12,233 11,879
Interest and other expenses 3,847 4,662 7,347 9,738
Depreciation and amortization 11,398 11,369 22,198 19,112
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) (6) 39,607 40,166 64,783 55,845
Add back:
Restructuring charges 1,747 601 3,080 1,257
Other loss, net 750 524
Adjusted EBITDA (6) $ 41,354 $ 41,517 $ 67,863 $ 57,626
Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues (6) 22.4 % 22.6 % 18.6 % 17.0 %
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (6)

(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2016201520162015
Net income from continuing operations $ 16,139 $ 14,148 $ 23,005 $ 15,116
Weighted average shares – diluted 21,376 22,654 21,418 22,628
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 0.76 $ 0.62 $ 1.07 $ 0.67
Add back:
Amortization of intangible assets 8,153 8,141 15,598 12,772
Restructuring charges 1,747 601 3,080 1,257
Other loss, net 750 524
Non-cash interest on convertible notes 1,861 1,775 3,699 3,529
Tax effect (4,622 ) (4,439 ) (8,794 ) (7,124 )
Total adjustments, net of tax 7,139 6,828 13,583 10,958
Adjusted net income from continuing operations (6) $ 23,278 $ 20,976 $ 36,588 $ 26,074
Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations(6) $ 1.09 $ 0.93 $ 1.71 $ 1.15

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(6) In evaluating the Company’s financial performance and outlook, management uses earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues, adjusted net income from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which are non-GAAP measures. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to gain an understanding of our comparative operating performance (when comparing such results with previous periods or forecasts). These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management in their financial and operating decision making because management believes they reflect our ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures when publicly providing our business outlook, for internal management purposes, and as a basis for evaluating potential acquisitions and dispositions. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Huron’s current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose, and in comparing in a consistent manner Huron’s current financial results with Huron’s past financial results. Investors should recognize that these non-GAAP measures might not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flows or liquidity prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES FOR FULL YEAR 2016 OUTLOOK
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (7)

(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Year Ending
December 31, 2016
Guidance Range
LowHigh
Projected revenues - GAAP $ 755.0 $ 775.0
Projected net income from continuing operations - GAAP $ 47.0 $ 50.0
Add back:
Income tax expense 29.0 32.0
Interest and other expenses 17.5 17.5
Depreciation and amortization 47.0 47.0
Projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) (7) 140.5 146.5
Add back:
Restructuring charges 3.0 3.0
Projected adjusted EBITDA (7) $ 143.5 $ 149.5
Projected adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of projected revenues(7) 19.0 % 19.3 %
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (7)

(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Year Ending
December 31, 2016
Guidance Range
LowHigh
Projected net income from continuing operations - GAAP $ 47.0 $ 50.0
Projected diluted earnings per share from continuing operations - GAAP $ 2.20 $ 2.35
Add back:
Amortization of intangible assets 32.5 32.5
Restructuring charges 3.0 3.0
Non-cash interest on convertible notes 7.5 7.5
Tax effect (17.5 ) (17.5 )
Total adjustments, net of tax 25.5 25.5
Projected adjusted net income from continuing operations (7) $ 72.5 $ 75.5
Projected adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (7) $ 3.35 $ 3.50

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(7) In evaluating the Company’s outlook, management uses projected EBITDA, projected adjusted EBITDA, projected adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues, projected adjusted net income from continuing operations, and projected adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the use of such measures, as supplements to projected net income from continuing operations and projected diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and other GAAP measures, are useful indicators for investors. These useful indicators can help readers gain a meaningful understanding of the Company’s core operating results and future prospects without the effect of non-cash or other one-time items. Investors should recognize that these non-GAAP measures might not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flows or liquidity prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Contacts:

Huron Consulting Group Inc.
Media Contact:
Jenna Nichols
312-880-5693
jnichols@huronconsultinggroup.com
or
Investor Contact:
C. Mark Hussey
or
John Kelly
312-583-8722
investor@huronconsultinggroup.com

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