March 22, 2016

HealthEquity Reports Fourth Quarter and Year Ended January 31, 2016 Financial Results

Highlights of the fiscal year include:

  • Revenue of $126.8 million, an increase of 44% compared to FY15.
  • Net income of $16.6 million, an increase of 63% compared to FY15.
  • Net income per diluted share of $0.28 compared to $0.21 in FY15.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $40.6 million, an increase of 61% compared to FY15.
  • Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.34 per share compared to $0.23 in FY15.
  • HSA Members of 2.1 million, an increase of 50% compared to FY15.
  • Total AUM of $3.7 billion, an increase of 56% compared to FY15.


Highlights of the fourth quarter include:

  • Revenue of $35.9 million, an increase of 44% compared to Q4 FY15.
  • Net income of $3.1 million, an increase of 128% compared to Q4 FY15.
  • Net income per diluted share of $0.05 compared to $0.02 in Q4 FY15.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $8.9 million, an increase of 61% compared to Q4 FY15.
  • Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.07 per share compared to $0.04 in Q4 FY15.                                                         


DRAPER, Utah, March 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthEquity, Inc. (NASDAQ:HQY), one of the nation's largest HSA custodians, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended January 31, 2016.

"During fiscal 2016, HealthEquity more than sustained the momentum it demonstrated out-of-the-gate as a public company.  A very strong Q4 provided visibility to strong revenue growth and even stronger profit growth in FY17.  And another year of market share growth points to the durability of our advantage over competitors," remarked Jon Kessler, President and CEO of HealthEquity.

The Company also announced it had achieved two important growth milestones in recent days.

Transition of HSAs acquired from M&T Bank is now complete.  The acquisition, announced less than 60 days ago, brought approximately 35,000 HSA Members and $63 million in AUM to HealthEquity.  "M&T has been a great partner in executing this transition, and we look forward to continuing that partnership by making HealthEquity HSAs available to M&T customers going forward," said Brad Bennion, Senior Vice President for Product and Corporate Development.

With continuing growth and timely completion of the M&T transition,  HealthEquity also surpassed $4 billion in AUM.  "If every American family had an HSA," said Founder and Vice Chairman Dr. Stephen Neeleman, "we would all have lower-cost healthcare and a system more responsive to the consumer.  We measure our contribution towards that goal by growth in HealthEquity HSA Member's savings."  The Company's AUM has roughly doubled in just 24 months.

Full year financial results

For the year ended January 31, 2016, HealthEquity reported revenue of $126.8 million, an increase of 44% compared to $87.9 million for the year ended January 31, 2015. Revenue consisted of:

  • Service revenue of $61.6 million, an increase of 35% compared to FY15.
  • Custodial revenue of $37.8 million, an increase of 55% compared to FY15. 
  • Interchange revenue of $27.4 million, an increase of 55% compared to FY15.


Net income was $16.6 million for the year ended January 31, 2016, compared to $10.2 million for the year ended January 31, 2015.

Net income per share attributable to diluted common share was $0.28 for the year ended January 31, 2016, compared to $0.21 for the year ended January 31, 2015. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share for the year ended January 31, 2016 was $0.34, compared to $0.23 for the year ended January 31, 2015.

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $40.6 million for the year ended January 31, 2016, an increase of 61% compared to $25.2 million for the year ended January 31, 2015. Adjusted EBITDA was 32% of revenue for the year ended January 31, 2016, compared to 29% for the year ended January 31, 2015.

As of January 31, 2016, we had $123.8 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and no outstanding debt. This compares to $111.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and no outstanding debt as of January 31, 2015.

Fourth quarter financial results

For the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2016, HealthEquity reported revenue of $35.9 million, an increase of 44% compared to $24.9 million for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2015. Revenue consisted of:

  • Service revenue of $17.1 million, an increase of 30% compared to Q4 FY15.
  • Custodial revenue of $11.2 million, an increase of 64% compared to Q4 FY15. 
  • Interchange revenue of $7.6 million, an increase of 56% compared to Q4 FY15.


Net income and comprehensive income was $3.1 million for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2016, compared to $1.4 million for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2015.

Net income per share attributable to diluted common share was $0.05 for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2016, compared to $0.02 for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2015. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2016 was $0.07, compared to $0.04 for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2015.

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $8.9 million for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2016, an increase of 61% compared to $5.5 million for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2015. Adjusted EBITDA was 25% of revenue for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2016, compared to 22% for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2015.

HSA Member metrics

The total number of HSAs for which we serve as a non-bank custodian ("HSA Members") as of January 31, 2016 was 2.1 million, an increase of 50% from 1.4 million as of January 31, 2015.

Total assets under management ("AUM") as of January 31, 2016 was $3.7 billion, an increase of 56% year over year, consisted of:

  • Cash AUM of $3.3 billion, an increase of 58% compared to the same period last year; and
  • Investment AUM of $405.9 million, an increase of 42% compared to the same period last year.


Business outlook

For the year ended January 31, 2017, we expect our revenue to be between $170.0 million and $174.0 million and our Adjusted EBITDA to be between $56.0 million and $58.0 million. We expect our non-GAAP earnings per diluted share to be between $0.45 per share and $0.47 per share. Our non-GAAP earnings per diluted share estimate is based on an estimated weighted average shares outstanding of 61 million and is calculated by adding back to net income all non-cash stock compensation expense, net of tax. We expect total stock compensation expense, net of tax, to be between $5.0 million and $6.0 million for the year ended January 31, 2017.

Conference call

HealthEquity management will host a conference call at 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 to discuss the fiscal year 2016 fourth quarter and full year financial results. The conference call will be accessible by dialing 888-587-0615, or 719-325-2308 for international callers, and referencing conference ID 4009198. A live audio webcast of the call will also be available on the investor relations section of the company's website at http://ir.healthequity.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available approximately one hour after conclusion of the call and will be accessible through April 22, 2016. The replay can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820 for international callers, and providing access code 4009198.

Non-GAAP financial Information

To supplement our financial information presented on a GAAP basis, we disclose Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP income from operations, and non-GAAP operating margin, which are non-GAAP financial measures. We define Adjusted EBITDA as adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, and other certain non-operating items. We define non-GAAP earnings per diluted share as net income per diluted share, calculated by adding back to net income non-cash stock-based compensation expense, net of tax. Non-GAAP gross profit is calculated by excluding from gross profit stock-based compensation expense attributable to cost of revenue. Non-GAAP gross margin is the ratio calculated by dividing non-GAAP gross profit by revenues. Non-GAAP income from operations is calculated by excluding stock-based compensation expense from operating income. Non-GAAP operating margin is the ratio calculated by dividing non-GAAP operating income by revenues.

These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. The company cautions investors that non-GAAP financial information, by its nature, departs from traditional accounting conventions; accordingly, its use can make it difficult to compare current results with results from other reporting periods and with the results of other companies. Whenever we use these non-GAAP financial measures, we provide a reconciliation of the applicable non-GAAP financial measure to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measure. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure as detailed in the tables below.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding the company's industry, business strategy, plans, goals and expectations concerning our market position, product expansion, future operations, revenue, margins, profitability, future efficiencies, capital expenditures, liquidity and capital resources and other financial and operating information. When used in this discussion, the words "may," "believes," "intends," "seeks," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "expects," "should," "assumes," "continues," "could," "will," "future" and the negative of these or similar terms and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the control of the company. The company's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, the continued availability of tax-advantaged consumer-directed benefits to employers and employees, the company's ability to acquire and retain new network partners and to cross-sell its products to existing network partners and members, the company's ability to successfully identify, acquire and integrate portfolio purchases or acquisition targets, the company's ability to raise awareness among employers and employees about the advantages of adopting and participating in consumer-directed benefits programs, and the company's ability to identify and execute on network partner opportunities. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, please refer to the risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent periodic and current reports. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. The company undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

HealthEquity, Inc. and its subsidiaries
Consolidated balance sheets (unaudited)

(in thousands, except par value) January 31, 2016   January 31, 2015 
Assets   
Current assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$83,641  $111,005 
Marketable securities, at fair value40,134   
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities123,775  111,005 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $40 as of January 31, 2016 and 201514,308  9,054 
Inventories620  625 
Deferred tax asset2,642  1,764 
Other current assets1,703  2,271 
Total current assets143,048  124,719 
Property and equipment, net3,506  2,577 
Intangible assets, net66,840  26,541 
Goodwill4,651  4,651 
Other assets1,750  281 
Total assets$219,795  $158,769 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity   
Current liabilities   
Accounts payable$2,431  $1,303 
Accrued compensation7,776  5,301 
Accrued liabilities1,899  2,227 
Total current liabilities12,106  8,831 
Long-term liabilities   
Deferred rent236  488 
Deferred tax liability3,996  5,355 
Total long-term liabilities4,232  5,843 
Total liabilities16,338  14,674 
Commitments and contingencies   
Stockholders' equity   
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2016 and 2015   
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 900,000 shares authorized, 57,726 and 54,802 shares issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively6  5 
Additional paid-in capital199,940  157,094 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(98)  
Accumulated earnings (deficit)3,609  (13,004)
Total stockholders' equity203,457  144,095 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$219,795  $158,769 








HealthEquity, Inc. and its subsidiaries

Consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)Three months ended January 31, Year ended January 31,
 2016   2015   2016   2015 
Revenue       
Service revenue$17,101  $13,156  $61,608  $45,735 
Custodial revenue11,163  6,817  37,755  24,374 
Interchange revenue7,622  4,898  27,423  17,746 
Total revenue35,886  24,871  126,786  87,855 
Cost of revenue       
Service costs13,256  9,596  39,418  29,842 
Custodial costs2,051  1,147  6,522  4,141 
Interchange costs2,148  1,615  8,248  5,899 
Total cost of revenue17,455  12,358  54,188  39,882 
Gross profit18,431  12,513  72,598  47,973 
Operating expenses       
Sales and marketing4,665  3,790  13,302  10,619 
Technology and development4,891  3,202  16,832  10,501 
General and administrative3,535  3,091  14,113  8,343 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets981  410  2,208  1,637 
Total operating expenses14,072  10,493  46,455  31,100 
Income from operations4,359  2,020  26,143  16,873 
Other expense       
Loss on revaluation of redeemable convertible preferred stock derivative      (735)
Other expense, net(63) (98) (589) (374)
Total other expense(63) (98) (589) (1,109)
Income before income taxes4,296  1,922  25,554  15,764 
Income tax provision1,168  551  8,941  5,598 
Net income$3,128  $1,371  $16,613  $10,166 
Net income attributable to common stockholders:       
Basic$3,128  $1,371  $16,613  $12,058 
Diluted$3,128  $1,371  $16,613  $10,901 
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders:       
Basic$0.05  $0.03  $0.29  $0.39 
Diluted$0.05  $0.02  $0.28  $0.21 
Weighted-average number of shares used in computing net income per share attributable to common stockholders:       
Basic57,673  54,768  56,719  31,181 
Diluted59,420  57,535  58,863  51,856 
Comprehensive income:       
Net income3,128  1,371  16,613  10,166 
Other comprehensive loss:       
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax(64)   (98)  
Comprehensive income$3,064  $1,371  $16,515  $10,166 










HealthEquity, Inc. and its subsidiaries

Consolidated statements of redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders' equity (deficit)
(unaudited)

   Stockholders' equity (deficit)
 Redeemable
convertible
preferred stock
Convertible
preferred stock
Common stockCommon
stock
warrants
Additional
paid-in
capital
Accumu-
lated
compre-
hensive
loss
Accumu-
lated
earnings
(deficit)
Total
stock-
holders'
equity
(deficit)
(in thousands, except exercise prices)SharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance as of January 31, 201317,433 $41,186 6,738 $8,990 5,386 $1 $3,679 $ $ $(19,069)$(6,399)
Series D-3 redeemable convertible preferred stock cash dividend         (694)(694)
Issuance of common stock:           
Exercise of 1,084 warrants at $0.0682 per share    1,084  (1,345)2,547   1,202 
Exercise of 568 options at $0.9210 per share    568   523   523 
Stock-based compensation       57   57 
Tax benefit on stock options exercised       271   271 
Stock repurchased and retired-665,613 preferred shares (674,120 common stock equivalent shares), $5.00 per share(84)(236)(582)(861)     (2,274)(3,135)
Redeemable convertible preferred stock accretion 5,764      (3,398) (2,366)(5,764)
Net income         1,233 1,233 
Balance as of January 31, 201417,349 $46,714 6,156 $8,129 7,038 $1 $2,334 $ $ $(23,170)$(12,706)
Issuance of series D-3 redeemable convertible preferred stock cash dividend       (347)  (347)
Issuance of common stock cash dividend       (50,000)  (50,000)
Issuance of common stock:           
Exercise of 2,972 warrants at $0.8008 per share    2,972  (2,334)4,714   2,380 
Exercise of 1,841 options at $1.3204 per share    1,841   2,430   2,430 
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock upon initial public offering(17,349)(42,693)(6,156)(8,129)32,486 3  50,819   42,693 
Issuance of common stock    10,465 1  132,586   132,587 
Stock-based compensation       2,525   2,525 
Tax benefit on stock options exercised       3,429   3,429 
Redeemable convertible preferred stock accretion (4,021)     4,021   4,021 
Reclassification of series D-3 redeemable convertible preferred stock derivative liability       6,917   6,917 
Net income         10,166 10,166 
Balance as of January 31, 2015 $  $ 54,802 $5 $ $157,094 $ $(13,004)$144,095 
Issuance of common stock:           
Exercise of 1,950 options at $0.98 per share    1,951 1  1,914   1,915 
Issuance of common stock    973   23,492   23,492 
Stock-based compensation       5,883   5,883 
Tax benefit on stock options exercised       11,557   11,557 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax        (98) (98)
Net income         16,613 16,613 
Balance as of January 31, 2016 $  $ 57,726 $6 $ $199,940 $(98)$3,609 $203,457 









HealthEquity, Inc. and its subsidiaries

Consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)

 Year ended January 31,
(in thousands) 2016   2015   2014 
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income$16,613  $10,166  $1,233 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Depreciation and amortization8,601  5,890  4,270 
Loss on revaluation of warrant liability    614 
Loss on revaluation of redeemable convertible preferred stock derivative  735  5,363 
Loss on other investments  24   
Bad debt expense24  31   
Imputed interest on notes payable    38 
Amortization of deferred financing costs23     
Deferred taxes(2,178) 1,593  3,552 
Stock-based compensation5,883  2,525  57 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:     
Restricted cash    791 
Accounts receivable(5,174) (3,380) (1,546)
Inventories5  (234) (118)
Other assets(107) (1,608) (272)
Accounts payable1,011  (1,156) 1,492 
Due to trust    (791)
Accrued compensation2,475  1,167  1,334 
Accrued liabilities(383) (802) 1,808 
Income taxes payable    (77)
Deferred rent(252) 95  267 
Net cash provided by operating activities26,541  15,046  18,015 
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Purchase of marketable securities(40,291)    
Purchase of property and equipment(2,376) (1,712) (1,595)
Purchase of software and capitalized software development costs(6,896) (6,420) (3,844)
Note receivable from shareholder    800 
Purchase of other investments(500) (305)  
Acquisition of intangible member assets(40,489)    
Net cash used in investing activities(90,552) (8,437) (4,639)
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Repayment of notes payable    (2,167)
Dividend payments  (50,347) (694)
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of payments for offering costs  132,587   
Repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred stock and convertible preferred stock    (3,371)
Proceeds from follow-on offering, net of payments for offering costs23,492     
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options1,915  2,430  523 
Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants  2,380  74 
Tax benefit from exercise of common stock options11,557  3,429  271 
Deferred financing costs paid(317)    
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities36,647  90,479  (5,364)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(27,364) 97,088  8,012 
Beginning cash and cash equivalents111,005  13,917  5,905 
Ending cash and cash equivalents$83,641  $111,005  $13,917 







Stock-based compensation expense (unaudited)

Total stock-based compensation expense included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income is as follows:

  Three months ended January 31, Year ended January 31,
(in thousands)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Cost of revenue $348  $308  $1,088  $403 
Sales and marketing 198  359  903  504 
Technology and development 336  147  1,014  263 
General and administrative 747  916  2,878  1,355 
Total stock-based compensation expense $1,629  $1,730  $5,883  $2,525 


The following table presents components of our unaudited consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, adjusted for stock compensation expense:

  Three months ended January 31, Year ended January 31,
(in thousands, except for percentages) 2016 2015 2016 2015
Reconciliation of gross profit to non-GAAP gross profit:        
Gross profit $18,431  $12,513  $72,598  $47,973 
Excluding: Stock-based compensation expense attributable to cost of revenue 348  308  1,088  403 
Non-GAAP gross profit $18,779  $12,821  $73,686  $48,376 
Reconciliation of gross margin to non-GAAP gross margin:        
GAAP gross margin 51% 50% 57% 55%
Excluding: Stock-based compensation expense attributable to cost of revenue 1% 1% 1% %
Non-GAAP gross margin 52% 51% 58% 55%
Reconciliation of income from operations to non-GAAP income from operations:        
Income from operations $4,359  $2,020  $26,143  $16,873 
Excluding: Stock-based compensation expense 1,629  1,730  5,883  2,525 
Non-GAAP income from operations $5,988  $3,750  $32,026  $19,398 
Reconciliation of operating margin to non-GAAP operating margin:        
GAAP operating margin 12% 8% 21% 19%
Excluding: Stock-based compensation expense 5% 7% 4% 3%
Non-GAAP operating margin 17% 15% 25% 22%










HSA Members (unaudited)

  January 31, 2016  January 31, 2015  January 31, 2014  % Change from prior year
HSA Members 2,140,631  1,426,785  967,710  50% 47%
Average HSA Members - Year-to-date 1,600,327  1,087,962  747,182  47% 46%
Average HSA Members - Quarter-to-date 1,850,843  1,230,256  837,666  50% 47%
HSAs with investments 44,680  30,552  19,432  46% 57%


Assets under management (unaudited)

(in thousands, except percentages)  January 31, 2016   January 31, 2015   January 31, 2014  % Change from prior year
Cash AUM $3,278,628  $2,075,741  $1,442,336  58% 44%
Investment AUM 405,878  286,526  182,614  42% 57%
Total AUM $3,684,506  $2,362,267  $1,624,950  56% 45%
Average daily cash AUM - Year-to-date $2,326,506  $1,553,845  $1,137,825  50% 37%
Average daily cash AUM - Quarter-to-date $2,682,827  $1,698,402  $1,223,589  58% 39%


Net income reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited)

  Three months ended January 31, Year ended January 31,
(in thousands)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Net income $3,128  $1,371  $16,613  $10,166 
Interest expense 68    91   
Income tax provision 1,168  551  8,941  5,598 
Depreciation and amortization 1,890  1,294  6,393  4,253 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 981  410  2,208  1,637 
Loss on revaluation of redeemable convertible preferred stock derivative liability       735 
Stock-based compensation expense 1,629  1,730  5,883  2,525 
Other (1) (6) 150  496  328 
Total adjustments 5,730  4,135  24,012  15,076 
Adjusted EBITDA $8,858  $5,506  $40,625  $25,242 

(1) For the three months ended January 31, 2016 and 2015, Other consisted of interest income of $(111) and $(29) and miscellaneous taxes of $81 and $179, and SEC registration costs of $24 and $0, respectively. For the years ended January 31, 2016 and 2015, Other consisted of interest income of $(414) and $(38), and miscellaneous taxes of $334 and $366, acquisition-related costs of $471 and $0, and SEC registration costs of $105 and $0, respectively.

Net income per diluted share reconciliation to non-GAAP earnings per diluted share (unaudited)

  Three months ended January 31, Year ended January 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)  2016   2015   2016   2015 
Net income attributable to common stockholders for diluted earnings per share $3,128  $1,371  $16,613  $10,901 
GAAP adjustments for participating securities (1)       $(735)
Net income $3,128  $1,371  $16,613  $10,166 
Stock compensation expense, net of tax (2) 1,010  1,072  3,647  1,565 
Adjusted net income $4,138  $2,443  $20,260  $11,731 
Diluted weighted-average number of shares used in computing non-GAAP earnings per diluted share: 59,420  57,535  58,863  51,856 
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share $0.07  $0.04  $0.34  $0.23 

(1)   The net impact of adjustments required for participating securities in conformity with the two-class method as prescribed by GAAP.
(2)   The company used an estimated statutory tax rate of 38% to calculate the net impact of non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

 

Investors Contact:
Westwicke Partners
Bob East / Asher Dewhurst
443-213-0500
healthequity@westwicke.com