AmerisourceBergen Reports Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Results

Revenue of $63.5 billion for the Second Quarter, a 9.9 Percent Increase Year-Over-Year

Second Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $2.13 and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $3.50

Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance Range Raised to $11.70 to $11.90 for Fiscal 2023

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC) today reported that in its fiscal year 2023 second quarter ended March 31, 2023, revenue increased 9.9 percent year-over-year to $63.5 billion. On the basis of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $2.13 for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $2.59 in the prior year second quarter. Adjusted diluted EPS, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes items described below, increased 8.7 percent to $3.50 in the fiscal second quarter from $3.22 in the prior year second quarter.

AmerisourceBergen is updating its outlook for fiscal year 2023. The Company does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis, as discussed below in Fiscal Year 2023 Expectations. Adjusted diluted EPS guidance has been raised from the previous range of $11.50 to $11.75 to a range of $11.70 to $11.90.

“In our second quarter, AmerisourceBergen continued executing to deliver strong financial performance while advancing our strategic priorities and pursuing thoughtful capital deployment, like our recently announced agreement to invest in OneOncology. The fundamental strength and resilience of our business continue to allow us to capitalize on opportunities provided by our capabilities, while focusing on efficiency and advancing innovation across our footprint,” said Steven H. Collis, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of AmerisourceBergen.

“As we move into the second half of our fiscal year, we are pleased to raise our full year financial outlook,” Mr. Collis continued. “Our results and the increase in our full-year outlook continue to demonstrate the value of our pharmaceutical-centric strategy, key strategic partnerships, leadership in specialty and global commercialization services.”

Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Summary Results

Below, AmerisourceBergen presents descriptive summaries of the Company’s GAAP and adjusted (non-GAAP) quarterly results. In the tables that follow, GAAP results and GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations are presented. For more information related to non-GAAP financial measures, including adjustments made in the periods presented, please refer to the “Supplemental Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” following the tables.

Second Quarter GAAP Results

• Revenue: In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, revenue was $63.5 billion, up 9.9 percent compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year, reflecting an 11.3 percent increase in revenue within U.S. Healthcare Solutions. International Healthcare Solutions revenue declined 0.2 percent primarily resulting from the June 2022 divestiture of our Brazil specialty business and unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates in the current year quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter.

• Gross Profit: Gross profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was $2.3 billion, a 2.7 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year due to an increase in gross profit in both reportable segments. The increase in gross profit was offset in part by a LIFO expense in the current year period versus a LIFO credit in the previous fiscal year period. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 3.62 percent, a decrease of 25 basis points from the prior year quarter.

• Operating Expenses: In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, operating expenses were $1.7 billion, a 19.2 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year, primarily driven by increases in distribution, selling, and administrative expenses, restructuring and other expenses, and depreciation and amortization expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

• Operating Income: In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, operating income was $560.5 million, a 28.2 percent decrease compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year due to the increase in operating expenses, offset in part by the increase in gross profit. Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 0.88 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, a decline of 47 basis points when compared to the prior year quarter.

• Interest Expense, Net: In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, net interest expense of $64.1 million increased 21.2 percent versus the prior year quarter primarily due to increases in borrowings and interest rates associated with variable-rate debt, offset in part by an increase in interest income as a result of higher investment interest rates.

• Effective Tax Rate: The effective tax rate was 16.4 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, reflecting the mix of the Company’s domestic and international income and discrete tax benefits. This compares to 23.7 percent in the prior year quarter, which reflected discrete tax expenses.

• Diluted Earnings Per Share: Diluted earnings per share was $2.13 in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, a 17.8 percent decrease compared to $2.59 in the previous fiscal year’s second quarter.

• Diluted Shares Outstanding: Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 were 204.3 million, a decrease of 7.7 million shares, or 3.6 percent versus the prior fiscal year second quarter primarily as a result of share repurchases.

Second Quarter Adjusted (non-GAAP) Results

• Revenue: No adjustments were made to the GAAP presentation of revenue. In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, revenue was $63.5 billion, up 9.9 percent compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year, reflecting an 11.3 percent increase in revenue within U.S. Healthcare Solutions. International Healthcare Solutions revenue declined 0.2 percent primarily resulting from the June 2022 divestiture of our Brazil specialty business and unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates in the current year quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter. On a constant currency basis, revenue was up 11.4 percent, reflecting 11.9 percent constant currency growth in International Healthcare Solutions revenue.

• Adjusted Gross Profit: Adjusted gross profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was $2.4 billion, a 6.2 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year due to an increase in gross profit in both reportable segments. Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 3.71 percent in the fiscal 2023 second quarter, a decrease of 13 basis points from the prior year quarter.

• Adjusted Operating Expenses: In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, adjusted operating expenses were $1.4 billion, a 9.4 percent increase, driven by an increase in distribution, selling, and administrative expenses compared to the prior year quarter primarily to support revenue growth in U.S. Healthcare Solutions and reflecting inflationary impacts on certain operating expenses.

• Adjusted Operating Income: In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, adjusted operating income was $932.1 million, a 1.7 percent increase compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, driven by a 3.6 percent increase in U.S. Healthcare Solutions, offset in part by a 5.9 percent decline in International Healthcare Solutions due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates in the current year quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter. On a constant currency basis, adjusted operating income increased 4.4 percent compared to the prior year quarter. On a constant currency basis, International Healthcare Solutions segment operating income increased 7.3 percent. Adjusted operating income as a percentage of revenue was 1.47 percent in the fiscal 2023 second quarter, a decrease of 12 basis points when compared to the prior year quarter.

• Interest Expense, Net: No adjustments were made to the GAAP presentation of net interest expense. In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, net interest expense of $64.1 million increased 21.2 percent versus the prior year quarter primarily due to increases in borrowings and interest rates associated with variable-rate debt, offset in part by an increase in interest income as a result of higher investment interest rates.

• Adjusted Effective Tax Rate: The adjusted effective tax rate was 19.0 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to 21.0 percent in the prior year quarter.

• Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share: Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $3.50 in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, an 8.7 percent increase compared to $3.22 in the previous fiscal year’s second quarter. On a constant currency basis, adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 11.2 percent compared to the prior year quarter.

• Diluted Shares Outstanding: No adjustments were made to the GAAP presentation of diluted shares outstanding. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 were 204.3 million, a decrease of 7.7 million shares, or 3.6 percent versus the prior fiscal year second quarter primarily as a result of share repurchases.

Segment Discussion

The Company is organized geographically based upon the products and services it provides to its customers under two reportable segments: U.S. Healthcare Solutions and International Healthcare Solutions.

U.S. Healthcare Solutions

U.S. Healthcare Solutions revenue was $56.7 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of 11.3 percent compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year due to overall market growth primarily driven by unit volume growth, including increased sales to our two largest customers and increased sales of specialty products to physician practices and health systems, offset in part by a decline in sales of commercial COVID-19 treatments. Segment operating income of $756.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was up 3.6 percent compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year as a result of an increase in gross profit, offset in part by the increase in operating expenses, which included inflationary impacts on certain operating expenses.

International Healthcare Solutions

Revenue in International Healthcare Solutions was $6.8 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, a decrease of 0.2 percent from the previous fiscal year’s second quarter. Segment operating income in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was $176.0 million, a decrease of 5.9 percent. The period over period declines were due to the June 2022 divestiture of our Brazil specialty business and unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates in the current year quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter. On a constant currency basis, International Healthcare Solutions revenue and operating income increased by 11.9 percent and 7.3 percent, respectively.

Recent Company Highlights & Milestones

• AmerisourceBergen and TPG announced an agreement to acquire OneOncology, a network of leading oncology practices. AmerisourceBergen’s minority investment will allow it to further deepen its relationship with community oncologists and expand on its solutions in specialty.

• AmerisourceBergen launched its Cell and Gene Therapy Integration Hub, a platform-agnostic system that can be integrated with biopharma and provider-facing platforms to facilitate real-time data exchange and help orchestrate services across the treatment development and patient journey.

• World Courier is deploying real-time location monitoring on all of its multi-use packages, enabling increased visibility into the precise location of shipments in transit globally. The technology will enhance the ability to proactively monitor shipments, anticipate potential risks and intervene, if needed, to ensure the secure and timely distribution of products.

• The AmerisourceBergen Foundation contributed to non-profit partners to support disaster response efforts in Türkiye following earthquakes in February.

Fiscal Year 2023 Expectations

The Company does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis as certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available or cannot be reasonably estimated. Please refer to the Supplemental Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures following the tables for additional information.

Fiscal Year 2023 Expectations on an Adjusted (non-GAAP) Basis

AmerisourceBergen is now updating its fiscal year 2023 financial guidance to primarily reflect stronger core growth in the U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment. The Company now expects:

• Revenue growth to be in the range of 6 to 8 percent, up from the previous range of 5 to 7 percent;

• U.S. Healthcare Solutions revenue growth to be in the range of 7 to 8 percent, narrowed from the previous range of 6 to 8 percent;

• International Healthcare Solutions revenue to be in the range of a 3 percent decline to flat, up from the previous range of a 1 to 5 percent decline;

• Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share to be in the range of $11.70 to $11.90, representing growth of 6 to 8 percent, raised from the previous range of $11.50 to $11.75;

• On a constant currency basis, adjusted diluted earnings per share growth to be in the range of 8 to 10 percent, raised from the previous range of 6 to 9 percent;

• Excluding contributions related to COVID-19, adjusted diluted earnings per share growth to be in the range of 11 to 13 percent, raised from the previous range of 9 to 11 percent; and

• On a constant currency basis excluding contributions related to COVID-19, adjusted diluted earnings per share growth to be in the range of 13 to 15 percent, raised from the previous range of 11 to 13 percent.

Additional expectations now include:

• Adjusted consolidated operating income growth to be in the range of 2 to 4 percent, up from the previous range of 0 to 3 percent. Excluding contributions related to COVID-19, adjusted consolidated operating income growth in the range of 5 to 7 percent, up from the previous range of 4 to 6 percent;

• U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment operating income growth to be in the range of 3 percent to 5 percent, up from the previous range of 1 percent to 4 percent. Expectations for segment operating income growth excluding COVID-19 contributions have been raised to growth of 6 to 8 percent, up from the previous range of 5 to 7 percent;

• Weighted average diluted shares to be approximately 205 million shares for the fiscal year, lowered from the previous range of approximately 206 million shares; and

• For additional details regarding updated guidance expectations on a constant currency, ex-COVID and ex-merger and divestiture basis, please refer to our slide presentation for investors.

All other previously communicated aspects of the Company’s fiscal year 2023 consolidated financial guidance and assumptions remain the same.

Dividend Declaration

The Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.485 per common share, payable May 30, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 12, 2023.

Conference Call & Slide Presentation

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET on May 2, 2023. A slide presentation for investors has also been posted on the Company’s website at investor.amerisourcebergen.com. Participating in the conference call will be:

• Steven H. Collis, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

• James F. Cleary, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

The dial-in number for the live call will be (833) 470-1428. From outside the United States and Canada, dial +1 (404) 975-4839. The access code for the call will be 439143. The live call will also be webcast via the Company’s website at investor.amerisourcebergen.com. Users are encouraged to log on to the webcast approximately 10 minutes in advance of the scheduled start time of the call.

Replays of the call will be made available via telephone and webcast. A replay of the webcast will be posted on investor.amerisourcebergen.com approximately one hour after the completion of the call and will remain available for one year. The telephone replay will also be available approximately one hour after the completion of the call and will remain available for seven days. To access the telephone replay from within the U.S. and Canada, dial (866) 813-9403. From outside the United States and Canada, dial +44 (204) 525-0658. The access code for the replay is 519030.

Upcoming Investor Events

AmerisourceBergen management will be attending the following investor events in the coming months:

• Bank of America Healthcare Conference, May 10, 2023;

• UBS Healthcare Services Summit, June 26 to 28, 2023.

Please check the website for updates regarding the timing of the live presentation webcasts, if any, and for replay information.

About AmerisourceBergen

AmerisourceBergen is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We partner with pharmaceutical innovators across the value chain to facilitate and optimize market access to therapies. Care providers depend on us for the secure, reliable delivery of pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and solutions. Our 44,000+ worldwide team members contribute to positive health outcomes through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #21 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $200 billion in annual revenue. Learn more at investor.amerisourcebergen.com.

AmerisourceBergen’s Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Securities Exchange Act”). Words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,”, “estimate,” "expect," “intend,” “may,” “might,” “on track,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “strive,” “sustain,” “synergy,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and speak only as of the date hereof. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on assumptions and estimates that could prove incorrect or could cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated, or implied are the following:

• the effect of and uncertainties related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (including any government responses thereto) and any continued recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic;

• our ability to achieve and maintain profitability in the future;

• our ability to respond to general economic conditions, including elevated levels of inflation;

• our ability to manage our growth effectively and our expectations regarding the development and expansion of our business;

• the impact on our business of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance;

• unfavorable trends in brand and generic pharmaceutical pricing, including in rate or frequency of price inflation or deflation;

• competition and industry consolidation of both customers and suppliers resulting in increasing pressure to reduce prices for our products and services;

• changes in the United States healthcare and regulatory environment, including changes that could impact prescription drug reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid and declining reimbursement rates for pharmaceuticals;

• increasing governmental regulations regarding the pharmaceutical supply channel;

• continued federal and state government enforcement initiatives to detect and prevent suspicious orders of controlled substances and the diversion of controlled substances;

• continued prosecution or suit by federal and state governmental entities and other parties (including third-party payors, hospitals, hospital groups and individuals) of alleged violations of laws and regulations regarding controlled substances, and any related disputes, including shareholder derivative lawsuits;

• increased federal scrutiny and litigation, including qui tam litigation, for alleged violations of laws and regulations governing the marketing, sale, purchase and/or dispensing of pharmaceutical products or services, and associated reserves and costs;

• failure to comply with the Corporate Integrity Agreement;

• the outcome of any legal or governmental proceedings that may be instituted against us, including material adverse resolution of pending legal proceedings;

• the retention of key customer or supplier relationships under less favorable economics or the adverse resolution of any contract or other dispute with customers or suppliers;

• changes to customer or supplier payment terms, including as a result of the COVID-19 impact on such payment terms;

• the possibility that various conditions to the consummation of the acquisition of OneOncology may not be satisfied or that their satisfaction may be delayed; uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the acquisition of OneOncology;

• unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the acquisitions of PharmaLex and OneOncology;

• the integration of the Alliance Healthcare and PharmaLex businesses into the Company being more difficult, time consuming or costly than expected;

• the Company’s, Alliance Healthcare’s, PharmaLex’s or OneOncology’s failure to achieve expected or targeted future financial and operating performance and results;

• the effects of disruption from acquisitions and related strategic transactions on the respective businesses of the Company, Alliance Healthcare, PharmaLex and OneOncology, and the fact that acquisitions and related strategic transactions may make it more difficult to establish or maintain relationships with employees, suppliers and other business partners;

• the acquisition of businesses, including the acquisitions of the Alliance Healthcare, PharmaLex and OneOncology businesses and related strategic transactions, that do not perform as expected, or that are difficult to integrate or control, or the inability to capture all of the anticipated synergies related thereto or to capture the anticipated synergies within the expected time period;

• risks associated with the strategic, long-term relationship between Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and the Company, including with respect to the pharmaceutical distribution agreement and/or the global generic purchasing services arrangement;

• managing foreign expansion, including non-compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, anti-bribery laws, economic sanctions and import laws and regulations;

• our ability to respond to financial market volatility and disruption;

• changes in tax laws or legislative initiative

Bennett S. Murphy
Senior Vice President, Head of Investor Relations and Treasury
610-727-3693
bmurphy@amerisourcebergen.com