•our ability to obtain, maintain, protect and enforce intellectual property protection for our technology;
•the potential adverse impact of claims by third parties that we are infringing on, misappropriating or otherwise violating their intellectual property rights;
•the impact of any restrictions on our use of or ability to license data or our failure to license data and integrate third-party technologies;
•our dependence on our senior management team and other key employees;
•the concentration of our health plans in a limited number of U.S. states;
•our management team’s limited experience managing a public company;
•our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to service all of our indebtedness and the potential impact of certain affirmative and negative covenants in our term loan agreement on our business;
•the impact of shortages of qualified personnel and related increases in our labor costs;
•the risk that our records may contain inaccurate or unsupportable information regarding risk adjustment scores of members;
•our ability to accurately estimate incurred but not reported medical expenses;
•the impact of negative publicity regarding the managed healthcare industry;
•the impact of weather and other factors beyond our control on our clinics, the centers out of which our external providers operate, and the facilities that host our AVA platform (as defined below);
•the impact on our business of renegotiation, non-renewal or termination of risk agreements with hospitals, physicians, nurses, pharmacists and medical support staff;
•risks associated with estimating the amount of liabilities that we recognize under our risk agreements with providers;
•our ability to respond to general economic conditions, including but not limited to, increased inflation and higher interest rates;
•risks associated with an economic downturn, including pressure on governmental budgets and reduced spending for health and human service programs;
•our ability to develop and maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting;
•the impact of state and federal efforts to reduce Medicare spending;
•our ability to comply with applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations, including those relating to data privacy and security; and
•other factors disclosed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.
We derive many of our forward-looking statements from our operating budgets and forecasts, which are based on many detailed assumptions. While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, or cautionary statements, are disclosed under the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Quarterly Report.
All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements as well as other cautionary statements that are made from time to time in our other SEC filings and public communications. You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report in the context of these risks and uncertainties.
We caution you that the important factors referenced above may not contain all of the factors that are important to you. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will realize the results or developments we expect or anticipate or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the consequences or affect us or our operations in the way we expect. The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
(amounts in thousands, except par value and share amounts)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
339,007
$
202,904
Accounts receivable (less allowance for credit losses of $95 at June 30, 2024 and $0 at December 31, 2023)
183,214
119,749
Investments - current
24,701
115,914
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
52,191
44,970
Total current assets
599,113
483,537
Property and equipment, net
62,430
51,901
Right of use asset, net
8,085
9,959
Goodwill
34,826
34,826
Intangible Assets, net
5,201
5,252
Other assets
6,603
6,405
Total assets
$
716,258
$
591,880
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Medical expenses payable
$
315,369
$
205,399
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
23,336
23,511
Accrued compensation
32,834
34,112
Total current liabilities
371,539
263,022
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs
211,742
161,813
Long-term portion of lease liabilities
8,179
8,974
Total liabilities
591,460
433,809
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively; no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
—
—
Common stock, $.001 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 191,236,747 and 188,951,643 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
191
189
Additional paid-in capital
1,074,303
1,037,015
Accumulated deficit
(950,789)
(880,258)
Total Alignment Healthcare, Inc. stockholders' equity
123,705
156,946
Noncontrolling interest
1,093
1,125
Total stockholders' equity
124,798
158,071
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
716,258
$
591,880
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total above:
June 30, 2024
June 30, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents
$
339,007
$
395,258
Restricted cash in other assets
2,062
1,750
Total
$
341,069
$
397,008
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(amounts in thousands, except share amounts)
1. Organization
Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (collectively, “we” or “us” or “our” or the “Company”), is a next generation, consumer-centric health care platform that is purpose-built to provide seniors with high quality, affordable care with a vastly improved consumer experience. Enabled by our innovative technology and care delivery model, the Company focuses on improving outcomes in the Medicare Advantage sector. The Company’s operations primarily consist of Medicare Advantage Plans in the states of California, North Carolina, Nevada, Arizona, Florida and Texas.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, included herein, was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. In accordance with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the Company has omitted certain footnote disclosures that would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in its annual audited consolidated financial statements. Therefore, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the SEC. Furthermore, the condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, our subsidiaries, and three immaterial variable interest entities in which we are the primary beneficiary. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interest is presented within the equity section of the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
We have no components of other comprehensive income (loss), and accordingly, comprehensive income (loss) is the same as the net income (loss) for all periods presented.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Our significant estimates include, but are not limited to, the determination of medical expenses payable; the impact of risk adjustment provisions related to our Medicare contracts; collectability of receivables; valuation of related impairment recognition of long-lived assets, including goodwill and intangible assets; equity-based compensation expense; and contingent liabilities. Estimates and judgments are based upon historical information and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and the impact of any change in estimates is included in earnings in the period in which the estimate is adjusted.
Segments
We have determined that our chief executive officer is the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) who regularly reviews financial operating results on a consolidated basis for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. We operate and manage the business as one reportable segment and one operating segment, which is to provide healthcare services to our seniors. Factors used in determining the reportable segment include the nature of operating activities, our organizational and reporting structure, and the type of information reviewed by the CODM to allocate resources and evaluate financial performance. All of our assets are located in the United States.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Our current assets and current liabilities approximate fair value because of the
short-term nature of these financial instruments. Financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis were based upon a three-tier hierarchy as follows:
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 - Other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date
The fair value of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and U.S. Treasury bills was determined based on Level 1 inputs. The fair value of certificate of deposits, which are recorded in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, was determined based on Level 2 inputs. There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Our long-term debt was reported at carrying value.
Revenue and Accounts Receivable
Earned premium revenue consisted of premium revenue and capitation revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Premium
$
673,532
$
424,704
$
1,293,254
$
824,444
Capitation
562
32,173
2,396
67,245
Total
$
674,094
$
456,877
$
1,295,650
$
891,689
Premium revenue is derived monthly from the federal government based on our contracts with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”). In accordance with these arrangements, we assume the responsibility for the outcomes and the economic risk of funding our members’ health care, supplemental benefits and related administration costs. We recognize premium revenue in the month that members are entitled to receive health care services, and premiums collected in advance are deferred. The monthly reimbursement includes a fixed payment per member per month (“PMPM”), which is adjusted based on certain risk factors derived from medical diagnoses and conditions of our members. The adjustments are estimated by projecting the ultimate annual premium and are recognized ratably during the year, with adjustments each period to reflect changes in the estimated ultimate premium. Premiums are also recorded net of estimated uncollectible amounts and retroactive membership adjustments.
Capitation revenue consists primarily of capitated fees for medical care services provided by us under arrangements with third-party payors. In 2023, capitation revenue consisted primarily of revenue from CMS related to our participation in the CMS "ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health Model” or “ACO REACH” model, as discussed below.
Under those arrangements with third-party payors, we receive a PMPM payment for a defined member population, and we are responsible for providing health care services to the member population over the contract period. We are solely responsible for the cost of health care services related to the member population and in some cases, we are financially responsible for the supplemental benefits provided by us to the members. We act as a principal in arranging for and controlling the services provided by our provider network and we are at risk for arranging and providing health care services.
The premium and capitation payments we receive monthly from CMS for our members are determined from our annual bid or similarly from third-party payors under our capitation arrangement. These payments represent revenues for providing health care coverage, including Medicare Part D benefits. Under the Medicare Part D program, our members and the members of the third-party payors receive standard drug benefits. We may also provide enhanced benefits at our own expense. We recognize premium or capitation revenue for providing this insurance coverage in the month that members are entitled to receive health care services and any premium or capitation collected in advance is deferred. Our CMS payment related to Medicare Part D is subject to risk sharing through the Medicare Part D risk corridor provisions.
We also participate in the CMS ACO REACH program, formerly the Direct Contracting Model ("DCE"). CMS serves as the claim adjudicator for institutional and specialists care, and directly pays for such fee for service claims. The ACO REACH entity ("ACO") is responsible for the cost of health care services related to the patient population attributed to the ACO by participating in 100% savings/losses via the risk share model and in some cases, are financially responsible for the supplemental benefits provided to the patients. In 2024, we entered into a management services and risk management agreement with a third-party healthcare company. The third party will be responsible for arranging and controlling the health care services provided to the ACO members, and for providing certain management and support services with respect to ACO operations. The third party will also assume specified upside and downside financial risk relative to the ACO’s performance. As a result of this arrangement, revenue is recorded on a net basis within other revenue on the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Revenue recognized by the ACO for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $(744) and $241, respectively.
Prior to 2024, the ACO acted as a principal in arranging for and controlling services provided directly by their contracts with primary care physicians, as well as services provided by preferred institutional care providers and specialists. Capitation payments for the ACO program were determined from an annual benchmark established by CMS. These payments, which were adjusted for variable considerations, represented revenue for providing health care services, including primary care as well as institutional and specialist care. The ACO recognized capitation revenue for providing these services in the period in which the performance obligations were satisfied by transferring services to the members. Revenue recognized by the ACO for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $30,113 and $62,227, respectively.
Interest income earned on our cash deposits and short-term investments is included within other revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $5,602 and $11,045, respectively. Interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $4,727 and $8,444, respectively.
Revenue Adjustments
Payments by CMS to health plans are determined via a competitive bidding process with CMS and are based upon the cost of care in a local market and the average utilization of services by the member enrolled. These payments are subject to periodic adjustments under CMS’ “risk adjustment model,” which compensates health plans based on the health severity and certain demographic factors of each individual member. Members diagnosed with certain conditions are paid at a higher monthly payment than members who are healthier. Under this risk adjustment model, CMS calculates the risk adjustment payment using diagnosis data from hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, and physician treatment settings. The Company and health care providers collect, capture, and submit the necessary and available diagnosis data to CMS within prescribed deadlines. Both premium and capitation revenues (including Medicare Part D) are subject to adjustments under the risk adjustment model.
Throughout the year, we estimate risk adjustment payments based upon the diagnosis data submitted and expected to be submitted to CMS. Those estimated risk adjustment payments are recorded as an adjustment to premium and capitation revenue. Our risk adjustment data is also subject to review by the government, including audit by regulators.
Our recognized premium revenue for our Medicare Advantage Plans in California, North Carolina, Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Florida are each subject to a minimum annual medical loss ratio (“MLR”) of 85%. The MLR represents medical costs as a percentage of premium revenue. The Code of Federal Regulations defines what constitutes medical costs and premium revenue, including certain additional expenses related to improving the quality of care provided, and the exclusion of certain taxes and fees, in each case as permitted or required by CMS and applicable regulatory requirements. If the minimum MLR is not met, we are required to remit a portion of the premiums back to the federal government. The amount remitted, if any, is recognized as an adjustment to premium revenues in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The amounts payable under this provision were immaterial at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Medicare Part D payments are also subject to a federal risk corridor program, which limits a health plan’s overall losses or profit if actual spending for basic Medicare Part D benefits is much higher or lower than what was anticipated. Risk corridor is recorded within premium revenue. The risk corridor provisions compare costs targeted in our bids or third-party payors’ bids to actual prescription drug costs, limited to actual costs that would have been incurred under the standard coverage as defined by CMS. Variances exceeding certain thresholds may result in CMS or third-party payors making additional payments to us or require us to refund a portion of the premiums we received. We estimate and recognize an adjustment to premium revenue related to these provisions based upon pharmacy claims experience. We record a
receivable or payable at the contract level and classify the amount as current or long-term in our condensed consolidated balance sheet based on the timing of expected settlement.
Variable consideration estimates related to ACO contract revenue are based on the most likely outcome method and that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized would not occur.
Receivables, including risk adjusted premium due from the government or through third-party payors, pharmacy rebates, and other receivables, are shown net of allowances for credit losses and retroactive membership adjustments.
Property and Equipment—Net
Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method generally based on the following estimated useful lives:
Description
Estimated Service Lives (years)
Computer and equipment
5
Office equipment and furniture
5-7
Software
3-5
Leasehold improvements
15 (or lease term, if shorter)
Depreciation expense related to property and equipment used to service our members or at our clinics are included within medical expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Medical Expenses
Medical expenses include claim payments, capitation payments, pharmacy costs net of rebates, allocations of certain centralized expenses, internal care delivery expenses and various other costs incurred to provide health insurance coverage and care to members, as well as estimates of future payments to hospitals and others for medical care and other supplemental benefits provided.
We have contracts with a network of hospitals, physicians, and other providers and compensate those providers and ancillary organizations based on contractual arrangements or CMS Medicare compensation guidelines. We pay these contracting providers either through fee-for-service arrangement in which the provider is paid negotiated rates for specific services provided or a capitation payment, which represent monthly contractual fees disbursed for each member regardless of medical services provided to the member. We are responsible for the entirety of the cost of health care services related to the member population, in addition to supplemental benefits provided by us to our seniors. In 2023, we also recorded claims expenses related to our institutional and specialist care related to our ACO program with CMS as we acted as the principal in the transaction. As discussed above, beginning in 2024, claims expense related to the ACO program is netted against ACO revenue as we act as the agent in these transactions.
Capitation-related expenses are recorded on an accrual basis during the coverage period. Expenses related to fee-for-service contracts are recorded in the period in which the related services are dispensed.
Pharmacy costs represent payments for members’ prescription drug benefits, net of rebates from drug manufacturers. Receivables for such pharmacy rebates are included in accounts receivable in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act ("IRA") was signed into law. The law intends to increase tax revenue and reduce Medicare costs through lower prescription drug prices, inflation rebates, and capping annual Medicare Part D out of pocket expenses. The provisions of the law are set to take effect over the next seven years. There was no material impact on our consolidated financial statements at June 30, 2024, and we do not anticipate a material impact to operations for the remainder of fiscal year 2024. We are in the process of evaluating the impact the IRA will have on our business for fiscal years beyond 2024.
Medical Expenses Payable
Medical expenses payable includes estimates of our obligations for medical care services that have been rendered on behalf of our members and the members of the third-party payors, but for which claims have either not yet been received or
processed, loss adjustment expense reserve for the expected costs of settling these claims, and for liabilities related to physician, hospital, and other medical cost disputes.
We develop estimates for medical expenses incurred but not yet paid (“IBNP”), which includes an estimate for claims incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) and a payable for adjudicated claims. IBNR is estimated using an actuarial process that is consistently applied and centrally controlled. Medical expenses payable also includes an estimate for the costs necessary to process unpaid claims at the end of each period. We estimate the IBNR liability using actuarial methods that are commonly used by health insurance actuaries and meet Actuarial Standards of Practice. These actuarial methods consider factors, such as cost trends and completion factors that are assessed based on historical data for payment patterns, product mix, seasonality, utilization of health care services, and other relevant factors. Each period, we re-examine previously established IBNR estimates based on actual claim submissions and other changes in facts and circumstances. As the IBNR estimates recorded in prior periods develop, we adjust the amount of the estimates and include the changes in estimates in medical expenses in the period in which the change is identified.
Actuarial Standards of Practice generally require that the IBNP estimates be adequate to cover obligations under moderately adverse conditions. Moderately adverse conditions are situations in which the actual claims are expected to be higher than the otherwise estimated value of such claims at the time of estimate. In many situations, the claims amount ultimately settled will be different than the estimate that satisfies the Actuarial Standards of Practice. We include in our IBNP an estimate for medical claims liability under moderately adverse conditions, which represents the risk of adverse deviation of the estimates in our actuarial method of reserving. We believe that medical expenses payable is adequate to cover future claims payments required. However, such estimates are based on knowledge of current events and anticipated future events. Therefore, the actual liability could differ materially from the amounts provided.
We reassess the profitability of contracts for providing coverage to members when current operating results or forecasts indicate probable future losses. A premium deficiency reserve is established in current operations to the extent that the sum of expected future costs, claim adjustment expenses, and maintenance costs exceed related future premiums under contracts without consideration of investment income. For purposes of determining premium deficiencies, contracts are grouped in a manner consistent with the method of acquiring, servicing, and measuring the profitability of such contracts. Losses recognized as a premium deficiency result in a beneficial effect in subsequent periods as operating losses under these contracts are charged to the liability previously established.
Part D Subsidies
We also receive advance payments each month from CMS related to Catastrophic Reinsurance, Coverage Gap Discount, and the Low-Income Member Cost Sharing Subsidy (“Subsidies”). Reinsurance subsidies represent funding from CMS for our portion of prescription drug costs, which exceed the member’s out-of-pocket threshold or the catastrophic coverage level. Low-income cost subsidies represent funding from CMS for all or a portion of the deductible, the coinsurance and co-payment amounts above the out-of-pocket threshold for low-income beneficiaries. Additionally, the Health Care Reform Law mandates consumer discounts of 75% on brand-name prescription drugs for Part D plan participants in the coverage gap. The majority of the discounts are funded by the pharmaceutical manufacturers, while we fund a smaller portion and administer the application of the total discount.
These Subsidies represent cost reimbursements under the Medicare Part D program and are recorded as deposits or payables. These Subsidies received in excess of, or less than, actual subsidized benefits paid are refundable to or recoverable from CMS through an annual reconciliation process following the end of the contract year.
Shared Risk Reserve Arrangements
We established a fund (also referred to as “a pool”) for risk and profit-sharing with various independent physician associations (“IPAs”). The pool enables us and our IPAs to share in the financial responsibility and/or upside associated with providing covered medical expenses to our members. The risk pool is based on a contractually agreed upon medical budget, typically based upon a percentage of revenue. If actual medical expenses are less than the budgeted amount, this results in a surplus. Conversely, if actual medical expenses are greater than the budgeted amount, this results in a deficit. We will distribute the surplus, or a portion thereof, to each IPA based upon contractual terms. Deficits are charged to shared risk providers’ risk pool as per the contractual term and evaluated for collectability at each reporting period.
We record risk-sharing receivables and payables on a gross basis on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Throughout the year, we evaluate expected losses on risk-sharing receivables and record the resulting expected losses to the reserve.
We systematically build and release reserves based on adequacy and its assessment of expected losses on a monthly basis. Credit loss associated with risk share deficit receivables are recorded within medical expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we recorded a valuation allowance for substantially all of the risk-sharing receivable balance due to collection risk related to the balance. The risk-sharing payable is included within medical expenses payable on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash deposits and current and restricted investments with financial institutions. Accounts at each financial institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to certain limits. At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there was $362,396 and $316,977, respectively, in excess of FDIC-insured limits.
Equity-Based Compensation
Equity-based compensation expense is measured and recognized based on the grant date fair value of the awards. The grant date fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The grant date fair value of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) is estimated based on the fair value of our underlying common stock on the date of grant.
The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the use of highly subjective assumptions, including the award’s expected term, the fair value of the underlying common stock, the expected volatility of the price of the common stock, risk-free interest rates, and the expected dividend yield of the common stock. The assumptions used to determine the fair value of the stock-based awards are management’s best estimates and involve inherent uncertainties and the application of judgment. The expected term represents the period the stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. As we do not have sufficient historical experience for determining the expected term of the stock option awards granted, we utilize the simplified method available under U.S. GAAP. As we do not have a substantial trading history, volatility assumptions were developed using a combination of the Company's historical volatility and the historical volatilities of a set of peer companies, adjusted for debt-equity leverage. Equity-based compensation expense for awards with service-based vesting only is recognized on a graded vesting schedule over the requisite service period of the awards, which is generally four years.
Equity-based compensation expense for RSU awards with performance-based vesting is recognized over the requisite service period on a graded vesting schedule and is only recognized when the Company concludes that it is probable that the performance condition(s) will be achieved. At each reporting period, the Company reassesses the probability of achieving the performance criteria. Determining whether the performance criteria will be achieved involves judgment, and the estimate of share-based compensation expense may be revised periodically based on changes in the probability of achieving the performance criteria. Revisions are reflected in the period in which the estimate is changed. We account for forfeitures as they occur.
Equity-based compensation is recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses, and medical expenses based on the function of the applicable employee and non-employee.
Noncontrolling interest
In October 2022, the Company acquired a subsidiary and recorded a noncontrolling interest for the portion of equity ownership not attributable to Alignment Healthcare, Inc. The noncontrolling interest in the subsidiary was initially recognized at estimated fair value on October 1, 2022 and is presented within total equity in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet. The net (income) loss attributable to this noncontrolling interest was $(7) and $47, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. The net loss attributable to this noncontrolling interest was $17 and $104, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
Net loss per share is calculated based on net loss attributable to Alignment Healthcare, Inc.'s stockholders. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Numerator:
Net loss
$
(24,003)
$
(28,494)
$
(70,578)
$
(65,865)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(7)
17
47
104
Net loss attributable to Alignment Healthcare, Inc.
$
(24,010)
$
(28,477)
$
(70,531)
$
(65,761)
Denominator:
Total weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
191,431,917
188,496,252
190,514,927
188,029,447
Less: Restricted shares of common stock
(540,130)
(2,504,792)
(566,202)
(3,468,795)
Total weighted-average common shares outstanding, net of restricted shares of common stock - basic and diluted
190,891,787
185,991,460
189,948,725
184,560,652
Net loss per share:
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
$
(0.13)
$
(0.15)
$
(0.37)
$
(0.36)
Basic net loss per share is the same as diluted net loss per share for periods presented as the inclusion of all potentially dilutive shares would have been anti-dilutive.
In addition to the restricted shares of common stock, we also excluded the following potential common shares, presented based on amounts outstanding at each period end, from the computation of diluted net loss per share as of June 30, 2024 and 2023:
June 30,
2024
2023
Stock options
8,949,589
10,566,529
Restricted stock units
22,196,478
10,145,593
Total
31,146,067
20,712,122
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Issued
In November 2023, the FASB issued a new accounting standard around segment disclosures. The new standard requires a public entity to disclose significant segment expenses and other segment items on an annual and interim basis and provide, in interim periods, all disclosures about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets that are currently required annually. Additionally, it requires a public entity to disclose the title and position of the Chief Operating Decision Maker. The ASU does not change how a public entity identifies its operating segments, aggregates them, or applies the quantitative thresholds to determine its reportable segments. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. A public entity should apply the amendments in this ASU retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We expect this ASU to only impact our disclosures with no impacts to our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
The following tables present the carrying value and fair value of these financial instruments as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
June 30, 2024
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
U.S. Treasury bills
$
44,628
$
44,577
$
—
$
—
Certificate of deposits
2,336
—
2,336
—
Total
$
46,964
$
44,577
$
2,336
$
—
December 31, 2023
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
U.S. Treasury bills
$
117,337
$
117,310
$
—
$
—
Certificate of deposits
1,755
—
1,755
—
Total
$
119,092
$
117,310
$
1,755
$
—
The carrying value of long-term debt represents the outstanding balance, net of unamortized debt issuance costs. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of our long-term debt approximates the carrying value.
Our nonfinancial assets and liabilities, which include goodwill, intangible assets, property, and equipment, are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, on a periodic basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable, we assess these assets for impairment. There was no such impairment as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
U.S. Treasury Securities Investments
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $24,651 and $115,914, respectively, of investments in U.S. Treasury bills which were classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost. These investments are included in short-term investments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as the original maturities are greater than three months and less than twelve months. The Company has the intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity and gross unrecognized losses were $0.
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $18,602 and $22,232, respectively, of investments in U.S. Treasury bill money market funds with an original maturity of less than three months. These investments are considered cash equivalents and are included in cash and cash equivalents in the condensed consolidated balances sheets.
Restricted Investments
Restricted investments are composed of investments in U.S. Treasury bills and certificates of deposits and are included within other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $1,375 and $1,423 of restricted investments in U.S. Treasury bills and $2,336 and $1,755 of restricted investments in certificates of deposits, respectively. The Company has the intent and ability to hold these investments until maturity; therefore, these investments are stated at amortized cost. Restricted investments are required to be maintained at a financial institution within certain states. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, these investments had maturities with less than 12 months. Due to the nature of the state's requirements, these assets are classified as noncurrent assets regardless of the contractual maturity date.
Accounts receivable consisted of the following as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Government receivables
$
78,529
$
35,529
Pharmacy rebate receivables
94,695
75,894
Other receivables
10,085
8,326
Total accounts receivable
183,309
119,749
Allowance for credit losses
(95)
—
Accounts receivable, net
$
183,214
$
119,749
The allowance for expected credit losses for accounts receivable is based primarily on past collections experience relative to the length of time receivables are past due. However, when available evidence reasonably supports an assumption that future economic conditions will differ from current and historical payment collections, an adjustment is reflected in the allowance for expected credit losses. We record pharmacy rebates and other receivables based on contractual terms and expected collections and our estimation process for contractual allowances for such balances generally results in an allowance for balances outstanding greater than 90 days or if expected credit risks are known.
Receivables and any associated allowance are written off only when all collection attempts have failed and such amounts are determined unrecoverable. We regularly review the adequacy of these allowances based on a variety of factors, including age of the outstanding receivable and collection history. When circumstances related to specific collection patterns change, estimates of the recoverability of receivables are adjusted. Because substantially all of our receivable amounts are readily determinable and a large portion of our creditors are governmental authorities, our allowance for credit losses is insignificant.
We recorded a credit loss related to accounts receivable of $95 and $50 during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $95 and $51 during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. The amounts were recorded in selling general, and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
5. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Computers and equipment
$
12,235
$
11,447
Office equipment and furniture
4,397
4,396
Software
165,697
148,864
Leasehold improvements
6,347
6,347
Construction in progress
9,887
4,532
Subtotal
198,563
175,586
Less accumulated depreciation
(136,133)
(123,685)
Property and equipment-net
$
62,430
$
51,901
Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $6,516 and $5,190, respectively, of which $46 and $69, respectively, were included in medical expenses. Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $12,517 and $10,075, respectively, of which $98 and $130, respectively, were included in medical expenses.
Intangible assets consisted of the following as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
June 30, 2024
Gross Carrying Value
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Value
Weighted Average Life
Goodwill
$
34,826
$
—
$
34,826
—
License (indefinite lived)
4,967
—
4,967
—
Plan member relationships
2,700
(2,700)
—
9 years
Other
1,050
(816)
234
2 - 10 years
Total
$
43,543
$
(3,516)
$
40,027
December 31, 2023
Gross Carrying Value
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Value
Weighted Average Life
Goodwill
$
34,826
$
—
$
34,826
—
License (indefinite lived)
4,967
—
4,967
—
Plan member relationships
2,700
(2,700)
—
9 years
Other
1,050
(765)
285
2 - 10 years
Total
$
43,543
$
(3,465)
$
40,078
Amortization expense relating to intangible assets for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, was $23 and $74, respectively. Amortization expense relating to intangible assets for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, $51 and $171, respectively. Estimated amortization expense relating to intangible assets for each of the next five years ending December 31, is as follows:
Remainder of 2024
$
31
2025
60
2026
60
2027
60
2028
23
$
234
There were no impairment charges related to goodwill and intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
7. Medical Expenses Payable
The following table is a detail of medical expenses payable as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Claims incurred but not paid
$
156,379
$
95,664
Capitation and risk-sharing payable
69,316
50,894
Other
89,674
58,841
Medical expenses payable
$
315,369
$
205,399
Each period, we re-examine previously established outstanding claims reserve estimates based on actual claims submissions and other changes in facts and circumstances. As more complete claim information becomes available, we adjust the amount of the estimates and include the changes in estimates in claim costs in the period in which the change is
identified. Substantially, all of the total claims paid by us are known and settled within the first year from the date of service, and substantially, all remaining claim amounts are paid within a three-year period.
The following table presents components of the change in medical expenses payable as of June 30, 2024 and 2023:
June 30, 2024
June 30, 2023
Claims incurred but not paid - beginning balance
$
95,664
$
88,813
Incurred related to:
Current year
407,156
235,027
Prior years
(7,257)
(7,168)
Total incurred, net of reinsurance
399,899
227,859
Payments related to:
Current year
263,824
156,152
Prior years
75,360
68,632
Total payments, net of reinsurance
339,184
224,784
Claims incurred but not paid - ending balance
156,379
91,888
Capitation payable, risk-sharing payable, and other
158,990
115,310
Total medical expenses payable
$
315,369
$
207,198
We re-examine previously established outstanding claims reserve estimates based on actual claims submissions and other changes in facts and circumstances. We recognized a favorable prior year development, excluding provision for adverse deviation, of $2,460 and $3,331 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. The favorable prior year development was primarily due to better-than-expected claims recoveries and actual claims expense being less than expected.
8. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt is recorded at carrying value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The carrying value of long-term debt outstanding, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, consisted of the following as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Long-term debt
$
215,000
$
165,000
Less unamortized debt issuance costs
(3,258)
(3,187)
Long-term debt-net of amortization
211,742
161,813
Less current portion of long-term debt
—
—
Long-term debt - net of current portion
$
211,742
$
161,813
Oxford Term Loan
On September 2, 2022 (the "Effective Date"), Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC entered into a senior secured term loan agreement (the “Oxford Loan Agreement”) with Oxford Finance LLC (“Oxford”), as administrative agent, collateral agent and a lender, and the other lenders from time to time party thereto (collectively, the “Lenders”), pursuant to which the Lenders have agreed to lend an aggregate principal amount of up to $250,000 in a series of term loans (the “Term Loans”). Pursuant to the Oxford Loan Agreement, we received an initial Term Loan of $165,000 on the Effective Date and had the option to borrow up to an additional $85,000 of Term Loans (such additional Term Loans, the “Delayed Draw Term Loans”). On June 14, 2024, we borrowed $50,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Delayed Draw Term Loans prior to the expiration date for such amount of the Delayed Draw Term Loans of June 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2024 we have the option to borrow an additional $35,000 in undrawn Delayed Draw Term Loans, which expires on September 1, 2025.
Interest on the Term Loans is a variable rate equal to (i) the secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") administered by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for a one-month tenor, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus (ii) an applicable margin of
6.50%. All unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest with respect to each Term Loan is due and payable in full on September 1, 2027. The interest rate applied during the six months ended June 30, 2024 ranged from 11.82% to 11.85%.
The initial Term Loan was subject to a commitment fee of $1,650 and an origination fee of $1,650. The Delayed Draw Term Loans are subject to a commitment fee of $850. We incurred additional debt issuance costs of $1,096 related to attorney fees and other third-party costs. We also incurred an origination fee of $500 related to the $50,000 draw down of the Delayed Draw Term Loans. The commitment and origination fees are included within debt issuance costs and were deferred and will be amortized to interest expense over the debt term using the straight line method, which is materially consistent with the effective interest method. The debt issuance costs related to the initial Term Loan are presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the term loan. The debt issuance costs related to the Delayed Draw Term Loan are presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as other assets.
The Term Loans are jointly and severally guaranteed by Alignment Healthcare, Inc. and certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries and collateralized by all unrestricted assets.
For certain prepayments of the Term Loans prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date, we will be required to pay a prepayment fee of 1.00% of the principal amount of the Term Loans being prepaid.
The Oxford Loan Agreement includes customary events of default, including, among others, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, judgment defaults, insolvency and bankruptcy defaults, and change of control. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the obligations under the Oxford Loan Agreement, termination of the Term Loan commitments and the right to foreclose on the collateral securing the obligations. During the existence of an event of default, the outstanding Term Loans will accrue interest at a rate per annum equal to 2.00% plus the otherwise applicable interest rate. Additionally, in the event of any contemplated asset sale or series of asset sales yielding net proceeds in excess of $2,500, except those excluded per the Oxford Loan Agreement, we are required to prepay the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Term Loans in an amount equal to the entire amount of the asset sale net proceeds, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.
The Oxford Loan Agreement includes financial covenants that require the Borrower Parties to (i) maintain minimum liquidity, as defined in the Loan Agreement, of $23,000 and (ii) satisfy a maximum permitted ratio of debt to trailing twelve-month revenue, as set forth in the Loan Agreement. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we were in compliance with the Oxford financial covenants.
Future maturities under the term loan for each of the next five years ending December 31, are as follows:
Amount
Remainder of 2024
$
—
2025
2,150
2026
2,150
2027
210,700
2028
—
$
215,000
9. Income Taxes
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded income tax expense of $22 and $22, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded income tax expense of $1 and $2, respectively. The increase in tax for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 when compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, is primarily attributable to an increase in state taxes. Our future effective tax rate may vary from the statutory tax rate primarily due to changes in our valuation allowance, state taxes, and excess executive compensation.
We have federal and state cumulative net operating losses ("NOLs") as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Given the history of losses, and after consideration for the risk associated with estimates of future taxable income, we established a full valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets at June 30, 2024 and 2023. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), federal NOLs generated after 2017 will be carried forward indefinitely but are limited to an 80% deduction of taxable income. NOLs generated prior to 2018 have a 20-year carryforward period and can be used to offset 100% of
taxable income. An exception to the TCJA federal NOL rule applies to certain of our subsidiaries and requires all NOLs generated from those entities to have a 20-year carryforward period and offset 100% of taxable income. For the year ended December 31, 2023 federal and state NOL carryforwards were $504,097 and $498,933, respectively. $312,446 of the total federal net operating loss carryforwards have an indefinite life while the remaining federal and state net operating loss carryforwards begin to expire in 2033 if not utilized. On June 27, 2024, California Senate Bill 167 (“SB 167”) was enacted into law, suspending California NOL utilization for taxpayers with more than $1 million of taxable income, effective for tax years 2024, 2025, and 2026. SB 167 includes an extended carryover period for the suspended NOLs with an additional year carryforward for each year of suspension. The Company will continue to monitor this legislation and its impact on our deferred tax assets.
An “ownership change” as defined under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"), could potentially limit the ability to utilize certain tax attributes including the Company’s substantial NOLs. Ownership change is generally defined as any significant change in ownership of more than 50% of its stock over a three-year testing period. If, as a result of current or future transactions involving our common stock, we undergo cumulative ownership changes which exceed 50% over a testing period, our ability to utilize our NOL carryforwards would be subject to additional limitations under IRC Section 382. We continue to monitor changes in ownership with respect to these income tax provisions.
10. Equity-Based Compensation
Equity Awards
Stock Options
Our outstanding stock options generally vest 25% annually over four years and generally expire 10 years from the date of the grant. The 2021 Equity Incentive Plan provides that stock option grants will be made with an exercise price at no less than the estimated fair value of common stock at the date of the grant.
The following is a summary of the stock option transactions as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024:
Stock Options Outstanding
(amounts in thousands, except shares and per share amount)
Shares Subject to Options Outstanding
Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Option
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Terms (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balances as of December 31, 2023
9,135,879
$
16.95
7.29
$
79
Options granted
—
—
Options exercised
—
—
Options forfeited / expired
(112,536)
15.41
Balances as of March 31, 2024
9,023,343
$
16.97
7.04
—
Options granted
—
—
Options exercised
—
—
Options forfeited / expired
(73,754)
16.62
Balances as of June 30, 2024
8,949,589
$
16.97
6.79
$
27
Vested and Exercisable as of June 30, 2024
6,297,452
$
17.28
6.75
$
14
Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the exercise price of the option and the closing price of our common stock. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, no options were exercised. No options were granted during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
Restricted Stock Awards
Our outstanding Restricted Stock Awards ("RSA") generally vest 25% annually over four years. RSAs converted from pre-IPO awards generally vest on the later of the fourth anniversary of the original vesting commencement date or 50% annually on the first and second anniversary of the IPO.
The following is a summary of RSA transactions for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024:
Restricted Shares
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested and outstanding as of December 31, 2023
683,953
$
5.86
Vested
(140,856)
13.22
Forfeited
(2,799)
5.05
Unvested and outstanding as of March 31, 2024
540,298
$
3.94
Vested
(3,056)
2.49
Forfeited
—
—
Unvested and outstanding as of June 30, 2024
537,242
$
3.95
Restricted Stock Units
Our outstanding Restricted Stock Units ("RSU") generally vest 25% annually over four years.
The following is a summary of RSU transactions as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024:
Restricted Stock Units
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested and outstanding as of December 31, 2023
10,541,625
$
11.25
Granted
6,517,337
5.05
Vested(1)
(2,385,493)
8.25
Cancelled/forfeited
(282,972)
9.36
Unvested and outstanding as of March 31, 2024
14,390,497
$
8.97
Granted
103,292
5.62
Vested
(80,178)
6.07
Cancelled/forfeited
(395,338)
8.40
Unvested and outstanding as of June 30, 2024
14,018,273
$
8.98
(1) Includes 107,948 shares that vested, but the issuance and delivery of the shares was deferred.
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units ("PSUs")
On September 14, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the grant of performance-based restricted stock units under the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan to its executive management team and other key employees. Each grantee is eligible to vest in a number of PSUs ranging from 0% to 150% of the target number of PSUs granted, based on the aggregated achievement by the Company of certain performance metrics during the performance period beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2024. The achievement of PSUs relative to the approved target is based on the following performance metrics and relative weighting: Health Plan Revenue Growth Percentage 60%, At-Risk Returning Member Medical Benefit Ratio 20% and Adjusted EBITDA, less Capital Expenditures 20%.
50% of the total number of earned PSUs will become vested upon certification of achievement of the performance metrics by the Compensation Committee on or about March 1, 2025 and the remaining 50% of earned PSUs will be become vested as of December 31, 2025, subject to continued service to the Company through such dates.
On March 13, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved additional grants of PSUs under the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Each grantee is eligible to vest in a number of PSUs ranging from 0% to 200% of the target number of PSUs granted, based on the aggregated achievement by the Company of certain performance metrics during the performance period beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2026. The achievement of PSUs relative to the approved target is based on the following performance metrics and relative weighting: Revenue 50% and Adjusted EBITDA 50%. 100% of the total number of earned PSUs will become vested upon
certification of achievement of the performance metrics by the Compensation Committee on or about March 1, 2027, subject to continued service to the Company through such date.
The following is a summary of PSU transactions for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024:
Performance-based restricted stock units
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested and outstanding as of December 31, 2023
7,233,205
$
5.74
Granted
1,160,000
5.00
Vested
—
—
Cancelled/forfeited
(16,667)
5.74
Unvested and outstanding as of March 31, 2024
8,376,538
$
5.64
Granted
—
—
Vested
—
—
Cancelled/forfeited
(198,333)
5.67
Unvested and outstanding as of June 30, 2024
8,178,205
$
5.64
Equity-Based Compensation Expense
Total equity-based compensation expense was presented on the statement of operations as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Selling, general and administrative expenses
$
16,022
$
13,869
$
35,743
$
33,323
Medical expenses
762
1,767
1,895
4,291
Total equity-based compensation expense
$
16,784
$
15,636
$
37,638
$
37,614
As of June 30, 2024, there was $93,667 in unrecognized compensation expense related to all non-vested awards (RSAs, options, RSUs and PSUs) that will be recognized over the weighted-average period of 1.70 years.
11. Regulatory Requirements and Restricted Funds
Our health plans or risk-bearing entities are required to maintain minimum capital requirements prescribed by various regulatory authorities in each of the states in which it operates.
Risk-Based Capital Regulatory
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has adopted rules, which, if implemented by the states, set minimum capitalization requirements for insurance companies, health maintenance organizations ("HMOs"), and other entities bearing risk for health care coverage. The requirements take the form of risk-based capital (“RBC”) rules, which may vary from state to state. Certain states in which our health plans or risk bearing entities operate have adopted the RBC rules. Our health plans or risk-bearing entities were in compliance with the minimum capital requirements as of June 30, 2024.
Tangible Net Equity
Our health plan in California is required to comply with the tangible net equity (“TNE”) requirements. The required amount is the larger of: (1) $1,000; (2) 2% of the first $150,000 of annualized premium revenue, plus 1% of annualized premium revenue in excess of $150,000; or (3) 8% of the first $150,000 of annualized health care expenditures, except for those paid on a capitated or managed hospital payment basis, plus 4% of the annualized health care expenditures in excess of $150,000, except those paid on a capitated or managed hospital payment basis, plus 4% of annualized hospital expenditures paid on a managed hospital payment basis. We were in compliance with the TNE requirement as of June 30, 2024.
We have the ability to provide additional capital to each of our health plans or risk-bearing entities when necessary to ensure that the RBC and TNE requirements are met.
Certain states regulate the payment of dividends, loans, or other cash transfers from our regulated subsidiaries to our non-regulated subsidiaries and parent company. Such payments may require approval by state regulatory authorities and are limited based on certain financial criteria, such as the entity’s level of statutory income and statutory capital and surplus, or the entity’s level of tangible net equity or net worth, amongst other measures. These regulations vary by state. We were in compliance with the RBC and TNE requirements as of June 30, 2024.
Restricted Assets
Pursuant to the regulations governing our subsidiaries, we maintain certain deposits required by the government authorities in the form of cash, certificate of deposit and Treasury bills as protection in the event of insolvency. The use of funds from these investments is limited as required by regulation in the various states in which we operate, or as needed in the event of insolvency. Therefore, these deposits are reported within other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
We hold these assets until maturity, at which time these assets will renew or are invested in a similar type of investment instrument. Given the regulatory requirements, we expect to hold these investments for long-term. As a result, we do not expect the value of these investments to decline significantly due to a sudden change in market interest rates. These investments are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. See note 3, Fair Value, for further discussion.
12. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
We record a liability and accrue the costs for a loss when an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. In some cases, no estimate of the possible loss or range of loss in excess of amounts accrued, if any, can be made because of the inherently unpredictable nature of legal and regulatory proceedings. While the liability and accrued costs reflect our best estimate, the actual amounts may materially be different.
On April 27, 2022, a former employee of the Company filed a purported class action lawsuit (Dabney v. Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC, Orange County Superior Court) alleging that the Company failed to provide hourly employees with required meal and rest breaks or pay such workers a premium equal to an hour of pay for missed meal or rest breaks. Discovery in the matter commenced on June 8, 2022. On September 2, 2022, the court granted a stay of proceedings and discovery in anticipation of mediation scheduled for August 2023. On August 15, 2023, the Company entered into a tentative settlement of the action in consideration of an aggregate payment of $913. The settlement of this matter is subject to approval by the court which is expected in the third quarter of 2024. As a result of the tentative settlement, the Company has accrued for a potential liability of $913 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 for this matter, which was recorded within accounts payable and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheet and selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statement of operations.
We may be involved in various litigation matters in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of legal proceedings is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements. Amounts accrued for legal proceedings were not material as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and the accompanying notes as well as “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (our "Annual Report"), as well as our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes presented herein in Part I, Item 1 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Unless the context otherwise indicates or requires, the terms “we”, “our” and the “Company” as used herein refer to Alignment Healthcare, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including Alignment Healthcare Holdings, LLC, which is Alignment Healthcare, Inc.’s predecessor for financial reporting purposes.
In addition to historical data, the discussion contains forward-looking statements about the business, operations and financial performance of the Company based on our current expectations that involves risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed above in "Forward-Looking Statements," and Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors.”
Overview
Alignment is a next generation, consumer-centric platform designed to improve the healthcare experience for seniors. We deliver this experience through our Medicare Advantage plans, which are customized to meet the needs of a diverse array of seniors. Our innovative model of consumer-centric healthcare is purpose-built to provide seniors with care as it should be: high quality, low cost and accompanied by a vastly improved consumer experience. We combine a proprietary technology platform and a high-touch clinical model that enhances our members’ lifestyles and health outcomes while simultaneously controlling costs, which allows us to reinvest savings back into our platform and products to directly benefit the senior consumer. We have grown Health Plan Membership, which we define as members enrolled in our health maintenance organization ("HMO") and preferred provider organization ("PPO") contracts (the "Alignment Health Plans"), from approximately 13,000 at inception to 175,100 as of June 30, 2024, representing a 30% compound annual growth rate across 53 markets and 6 states. Our ultimate goal is to bring this differentiated, advocacy-driven healthcare experience to millions of senior consumers in the United States and to become the most trusted senior healthcare brand in the country.
Our model is based on a flywheel concept, referred to as our “virtuous cycle,” which is designed to delight our senior consumers. We start by listening to and engaging with our seniors in order to provide a superior experience in both their healthcare and daily living needs. Through our proprietary technology platform, Alignment's Virtual Application ("AVA"), we utilize data and predictive algorithms that are specifically designed to ensure personalized care is delivered to each member. When our information-enabled care model is combined with our member engagement, we are able to improve healthcare outcomes by, for example, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions, which in turn lowers overall costs. Our ability to manage healthcare expenditures while maintaining quality and member satisfaction is a distinct and sustainable competitive advantage. Our lower total healthcare expenditures allow us to reinvest our savings into richer coverage and benefits, which propels our growth in revenue and membership due to the enhanced consumer value proposition. As we grow, we continue to listen to and incorporate member feedback, and we are able to further enhance benefits and produce strong clinical outcomes. Our virtuous cycle, based on the principle of doing well by doing good, is highly repeatable and a core tenet of our ability to continue to expand in existing and new markets in the future.
For the 2024 plan year, Alignment offers plans in 53 markets across California (22 markets), North Carolina (16 markets), Nevada (6 markets), Arizona (3 markets), Texas (2 markets) and Florida (4 markets). There are approximately 8.7 million Medicare-eligible seniors in our current markets.
Factors Affecting Our Performance
Our proprietary technology platform, AVA, is a key element of our business with capabilities that we expect to impact our future performance. AVA enables us to personalize and manage our member relationships, care quality and experience, and to coordinate and manage risk with our provider partners. AVA’s unified platform, analytical tools and data across the healthcare ecosystem enable us to produce consistent outcomes, unit economics and support new member growth.
Additionally, our historical financial performance has been, and we expect our financial performance in the future will be, driven by our ability to:
•Capitalize on Our Existing Market Growth Opportunity: Our ability to attract and retain members to grow in our existing markets depends on our ability to offer a superior value proposition. We have proven that we can compete against, and take market share from, large established players in highly competitive markets. According to CMS data, we were one of the top three Medicare Advantage Organizations in terms of HMO net members growth in our California counties between 2016 and 2024. There are approximately 4.7 million Medicare-eligible individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans in our existing 53 counties, of which our approximately 175,100 Health Plan Members represent only 4% market share. We believe that there are still significant opportunities for future growth even in our most mature markets where we have a 10-35% market share. Additionally, we are evaluating other opportunities to leverage our historical investments in our technology platform and our comprehensive clinical model across our existing and potentially new geographies.
•Drive Growth and Consistent Outcomes Through New Market Expansion: We enter new markets with the goal of building brand awareness across our key stakeholders to achieve meaningful market share over time. We intend to focus on markets with significant senior populations where we expect to be able to replicate our model most effectively. Our existing markets also feature a diverse array of membership profiles across ethnicities, income levels and acuity. In 2023 we expanded into 14 new markets across our four existing states and two new states, Florida and Texas, and in 2024, we expanded into one new market in California.
•Provide Superior Service, Care and Consumer Satisfaction: We are highly focused on providing superior service and care to our members and on maintaining high levels of consumer satisfaction, which are key to our financial performance and growth. The CMS Five Star Quality Rating System provides economic incentives to Medicare Advantage plans that achieve higher Star ratings by (i) meeting certain care criteria (such as completing particular preventative screening procedures or ensuring proper follow-up care is provided for specific conditions or episodes) and (ii) receiving high member satisfaction ratings. These incentives impact financial performance in the year following the CMS Rating Year (for example, CMS’s announcement of the 2024 Ratings occurred in the second half of 2023 and will impact our financial performance in 2025). In aggregate, more than 90% of our health plan members are enrolled in plans rated 4 stars and above, meaning the vast majority of members consistently receive a high-quality care experience, as defined under CMS star measurement criteria. Additionally, the California HMO plan has achieved a 4-star or greater rating for seven consecutive years.
•Effectively Manage the Quality of Care to Improve Member Outcomes: Our care delivery model is based on a clinical continuum through which we have created a highly personalized experience that is unique to each member depending on their personal health and circumstances. Utilizing data and predictive analytics generated by AVA, our clinical continuum separates seniors into four categories in order to provide optimized care for every stage of a senior’s life: healthy, healthy utilizer, pre-chronic and chronic. We partner with our broader network of community providers to service members in our non-chronic categories, and we have developed a Care Anywhere program implemented by our internal clinical teams to care for our higher risk and/or chronically ill members. By investing in our members’ care proactively, our model has consistently reduced unnecessary and costly care while improving the quality of our members’ lifestyle and healthcare experience. By delivering superior care and preventing avoidable utilization of the healthcare system, we are able to reduce our claims expenditures in some of our largest medical expense categories, which translates to superior medical benefits ratio (“MBR”) financial performance and ultimately the ability to offer richer products in the market.
•Achieve Superior Unit Economics: As our senior population ages, their healthcare needs become more frequent and complex. To combat the healthcare cost increases that typically result, we proactively look to (i) connect with our population early in their enrollment with Alignment to assess their care needs, (ii) develop care plans and engage those members with more chronic, complex health challenges in our clinical model, and (iii) continue to monitor and evaluate our healthier members in a preventative fashion over time. Given the Medicare Advantage payment mechanism and the retention of the vast majority of our members who continue to choose Alignment after their initial selection year, we are able to focus our efforts on driving favorable long-term health outcomes for our entire population. As a result, our clinical
model efforts have demonstrated the ability to lower the MBRs of our returning members. We believe this is evidence of our ability to manage the financial risk of our members as they age, and that these favorable underlying unit economic trends translate directly to our ability to continue to deliver a richer product to the marketplace. With this dynamic in mind, our consolidated MBR may be impacted year-to-year based on our pace of new member growth and mix of members by cohort. However, we believe our ability to sustain MBR performance improvement over time positions us well to invest in new member growth to drive long-term financial performance.
•Invest in our Platform and Growth:We plan to continue to invest in our business in order to further develop our AVA platform, pursue new expansion opportunities and create innovative product offerings. In addition, in order to maintain a differentiated value proposition for our members, we continue to invest in innovative product offerings and supplementary benefits to meet the evolving needs of the senior consumer. We anticipate further investments in our business as we expand into new markets and pursue strategic acquisitions, which we expect will primarily be focused on healthcare delivery groups in key geographies, standalone and provider-sponsored Medicare Advantage plans and other complementary risk bearing assets.
•Navigate Seasonality to our Business:Our operational and financial results will experience some variability depending upon the time of year in which they are measured. We experience the largest portion of member growth during the first quarter, when plan enrollment selections made during the annual enrollment period ("AEP") from October 15th through December 7th of the prior year take effect. As a result, we expect to see a majority of our member growth occur on January 1 of a given calendar year. As the year progresses, our per-member revenue often declines as new members join us, typically with less complete or accurate documentation (and therefore lower risk-adjustment scores), and senior mortality disproportionately impacts our higher-acuity (and therefore greater revenue) members. Medical costs will vary seasonally depending on a number of factors, but most significantly the weather. Certain illnesses, such as the influenza virus, are far more prevalent during colder months of the year, which will result in an increase in medical expenses during these time periods. We therefore expect to see higher levels of per-member medical costs in the first and fourth quarters. The design of our prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D) results in coverage that varies as a member’s cumulative out-of-pocket costs pass through successive stages of a member’s plan period, which begins annually on January 1 for renewals. These plan designs generally result in us sharing a greater portion of the responsibility for total prescription drug costs in the early stages of the year and less in the latter stages, which typically results in a higher MBR on our Part D program in the first half of the year relative to the second half of the year. In addition, we expect our corporate, general and administrative expenses to increase in absolute dollars for the foreseeable future to support our growth and because of additional costs of being a public company. Due to the timing of many of these investments, including our primary sales and marketing season, we typically incur a greater level of investment in the second half of the year relative to the first half of the year.
The following table presents key financial statistics for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in '000's, except percentages)
2024
2023
% Change
2024
2023
% Change
Health plan membership (at period end)
175,100
112,200
56.1
%
175,100
112,200
56.1
%
Medical benefits ratio
88.7
%
88.4
%
0.3
%
89.8
%
89.0
%
0.8
%
Revenues
$
681,286
$
462,379
47.3
%
$
1,309,887
$
901,534
45.3
%
Loss from Operations
$
(18,382)
$
(23,659)
22.3
%
$
(59,488)
$
(56,148)
(5.9)
%
Net loss
$
(24,003)
$
(28,494)
15.8
%
$
(70,578)
$
(65,865)
(7.2)
%
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$
6,034
$
(2,055)
393.6
%
$
(5,946)
$
(7,227)
17.7
%
Adjusted gross profit (1)
$
76,803
$
53,571
43.4
%
$
134,146
$
98,996
35.5
%
(1)See "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Adjusted Gross Profit" below for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP and related disclosures.
Health Plan Membership
We define Health Plan Membership as the number of members enrolled in our HMO and PPO contracts as of the end of a reporting period. We believe this is an important metric to assess growth of our underlying business, which is indicative of our ability to consistently offer a superior value proposition to seniors. This metric excludes third party payor members with respect to which we are at-risk for managing their healthcare expenditures, which represented 400 members as of June 30, 2024 and 2023. It also excludes the approximately 8,600 and 7,600 ACO REACH members as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Adjusted Gross Profit and Medical Benefits Ratio
Adjusted gross profit is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as loss from operations before depreciation and amortization, clinical equity-based compensation expense, clinical restructuring costs and selling, general, and administrative expenses. Adjusted gross profit is a key measure used by our management and Board to understand and evaluate our operating performance and trends before the impact of our consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses.
Adjusted gross profit should not be considered in isolation of, or as an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are a number of limitations related to the use of adjusted gross profit in lieu of loss from operations, which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Our use of the term adjusted gross profit may vary from the use of similar terms by other companies in our industry and accordingly may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
(1)Represents severance and related costs incurred as part of a corporate restructuring designed to streamline our organizational structure and drive operational efficiencies.
We calculate our MBR by dividing total medical expenses, excluding depreciation, equity-based compensation and clinical restructuring costs, by total revenues in a given period. We believe our MBR is an indicator of our gross profit for our Medicare Advantage plans and demonstrates the ability of our clinical model to produce superior outcomes by identifying and providing targeted care to our high-risk members resulting in improved member health and reduced total population medical expenses. We expect that this metric may fluctuate over time due to a variety of factors, including our pace of new member growth given that new members typically join Alignment with higher MBRs, while our model has demonstrated an ability to improve MBR for a given cohort over time.
When we determine, on an annual basis, whether we have satisfied the CMS minimum Medical Loss Ratio of 85%, adjustments are made to the MBR calculation to include certain additional expenses related to improving the quality of care provided, and to exclude certain taxes and fees, in each case as permitted or required by CMS and applicable regulatory requirements.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as net loss before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, acquisition expenses, certain litigation costs, gains or losses on right of use ("ROU") assets, restructuring costs and equity-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by our management and our Board to understand and evaluate our operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short and long-term operating plans. In particular, we believe that the exclusion of the amounts eliminated in calculating Adjusted EBITDA provides useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our business, as we do not consider the excluded items to be part of our ongoing results of operations. Given our intent to continue to invest in our platform and the scalability of our business in the short to medium-term, we believe Adjusted EBITDA over the long term will be an important indicator of value creation.
Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation of, or as an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are a number of limitations related to the use of Adjusted EBITDA in lieu of net loss, which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Our use of the term Adjusted EBITDA may vary from the use of similar terms by other companies in our industry and accordingly may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(7)
17
47
104
Adjustments:
Interest expense
5,691
5,262
11,118
10,281
Depreciation and amortization
6,539
5,264
12,568
10,246
Income taxes
22
1
22
2
Equity-based compensation(1)
16,784
15,636
37,638
37,614
Acquisition expenses(2)
12
548
12
680
Litigation costs (3)
401
—
721
—
(Gain) loss on ROU assets(4)
—
(289)
143
(289)
Restructuring costs(5)
595
—
2,363
—
Adjusted EBITDA
$
6,034
$
(2,055)
$
(5,946)
$
(7,227)
(1)Represents equity-based compensation related to grants made in the applicable year, as well as equity-based compensation related to the timing of the IPO, which includes previously issued stock appreciation rights ("SARs") liability awards, modifications related to transaction vesting units, and grants made in conjunction with the IPO.
(2)Represents acquisition-related fees, such as legal and advisory fees, that are non-capitalizable.
(3)Represents litigation costs considered outside of the ordinary course of business based on the following considerations which we assess regularly: (i) the frequency of similar cases that have been brought to date, or are expected to be brought within two years, (ii) complexity of the case, (iii) nature of the remedies sought, (iv) litigation posture of the Company, (v) counterparty involved, and (vi) the Company's overall litigation strategy.
(4)Represents gains or losses related to ROU assets that were terminated or subleased in the respective period.
(5)Represents severance and related costs incurred as part of a corporate restructuring designed to streamline our organizational structure and drive operational efficiencies.
The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of operations data expressed as a percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(% of revenue)
Revenues:
Earned premiums
99
%
99
%
99
%
99
%
Other
1
1
1
1
Total revenues
100
100
100
100
Expenses:
Medical expenses
89
89
90
89
Selling, general and administrative expenses
13
15
14
16
Depreciation and amortization
1
1
1
1
Total expenses
103
105
105
106
Loss from operations
(3)
(5)
(5)
(6)
Other expenses:
Interest expense
1
1
1
1
Other income, net
—
—
—
—
Total other expenses
1
1
1
1
Loss before income taxes
(4)
(6)
(6)
(7)
Provision for income taxes
—
—
—
—
Net loss
(4)
(6)
(6)
(7)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
—
—
Net loss attributable to Alignment Healthcare, Inc.
(4)
%
(6)
%
(6)
%
(7)
%
Revenues
Three Months Ended June 30,
Change
2024
2023
$
%
(dollars in thousands)
Revenues:
Earned premiums
$
674,094
$
456,877
$
217,217
47.5
%
Other
7,192
5,502
1,690
30.7
%
Total revenues
$
681,286
$
462,379
$
218,907
47.3
%
Six Months Ended June 30,
Change
2024
2023
$
%
(dollars in thousands)
Revenues:
Earned premiums
$
1,295,650
$
891,689
$
403,961
45.3
%
Other
14,237
9,845
4,392
44.6
%
Total revenues
$
1,309,887
$
901,534
$
408,353
45.3
%
Earned Premiums. Earned premium revenues were $674.1 million and $456.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $217.2 million or 47.5%.Earned premium revenues were $1,295.7 million and $891.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $404.0 million or 45.3%. The increase was primarily driven by growth in our Health Plan membership, which increased 56.1% between June 30, 2023
and June 30, 2024. The increase was offset by a decrease in ACO REACH revenue due to the change from gross to net revenue treatment. ACO REACH revenue decreased $31.3 million, or 104.0%, for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023 and decreased $63.2 million, or 101.6%, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Other Revenue. Other revenue increased $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of 30.7%. Other revenue increased $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of 44.6%. The increase is mainly attributable to an increase in the interest rate of our interest earning cash balances and the change in gross to net revenue treatment for ACO REACH.
Expenses
Three Months Ended June 30,
Change
2024
2023
$
%
(dollars in thousands)
Expenses:
Medical expenses
$
605,312
$
410,644
$
194,668
47.4
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
87,863
70,199
17,664
25.2
%
Depreciation and amortization
6,493
5,195
1,298
25.0
%
Total expenses
$
699,668
$
486,038
$
213,630
44.0
%
Six Months Ended June 30,
Change
2024
2023
$
%
(dollars in thousands)
Expenses:
Medical expenses
$
1,178,530
$
806,959
$
371,571
46.0
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
178,375
140,607
37,768
26.9
%
Depreciation and amortization
12,470
10,116
2,354
23.3
%
Total expenses
$
1,369,375
$
957,682
$
411,693
43.0
%
Medical Expenses. Medical expenses were $605.3 million and $410.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $194.7 million, or 47.4%. Medical expenses were $1,178.5 million and $806.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $371.6 million, or 46.0%. The increase was driven primarily by the growth in Alignment’s Health Plan membership. Overall, medical expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 grew at a slightly higher rate than earned premium revenues compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to 2024 having a higher percentage of new members relative to returning members, richer member benefits and increases in unit costs, offset by lower inpatient admissions per thousand and the change in ACO REACH accounting.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $87.9 million and $70.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $17.7 million, or 25.2%. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $178.4 million and $140.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $37.8 million, or 26.9%.The increase was primarily due to an increase in ongoing investments and expenditures in network development, operations and sales and marketing to drive the growth of Alignment's Health Plan membership. Selling, general, and administrative expenses grew at a slower rate than revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 due to economies of scale gained from Alignment's 2024 membership growth.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense was $6.5 million and $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $1.3 million, or 25.0%.Depreciation and amortization expense was $12.5 million and $10.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of
$2.4 million, or 23.3%.The increase was primarily due to the amount and timing of our capital expenditures and the associated depreciation relative to 2023.
Other Expenses
Interest expense. Interest expense was $5.7 million and $5.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $0.4 million or 8.2%. Interest expense was $11.1 million and $10.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $0.8 million or 8.1%. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to a higher interest rate on our debt balance during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The average interest rate during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 11.83% and 11.49%, respectively. The average interest rate during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was 11.84% and 11.27%, respectively.
Other income, net. Other income was $(0.1) million and $(0.4) million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $0.3 million or (78.5)%. Other expenses (income) were $(0.1) million and $(0.6) million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $0.5 million or (91.2)%. The decrease is primarily attributable to a gain recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2023 related to ROU assets that were subleased.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
To date, we have financed our operations principally through our IPO, private placements of our equity securities, revenues, and certain term loans (described below). As of June 30, 2024, we had $363.7 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.
We operate as a holding company in a highly regulated industry. Alignment Healthcare, Inc., our parent company, is dependent upon dividends and administrative expense reimbursements from our subsidiaries, most of which are subject to regulatory restrictions. We maintain significant levels of aggregate excess statutory capital and surplus in our state-regulated operating subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2024, our operating parent company (an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of our parent company) had $140.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.
We may incur operating losses in the future due to the investments we intend to continue to make in expanding our operations and sales and marketing, in further developing our technology and due to the general and administrative costs we expect to incur in connection with continuing to operate as a public company. As a result, we may require additional capital resources to execute strategic initiatives to grow our business.
We believe that our liquid assets will be sufficient to fund our operating and organic capital needs for at least the next 12 months. Our assessment of the period of time through which our financial resources will be adequate to support our operations is a forward-looking statement and involves risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could vary because of, and our future capital requirements will depend on, many factors, including our growth rate, the timing and extent of spending to expand our presence in existing markets, expand into new markets, increase our sales and marketing activities and develop our technology. Additionally, in the future we may enter into arrangements to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, services and technologies, including intellectual property rights, which may also increase our capital needs.
We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could use our available capital resources sooner than we currently expect. We may be required to seek additional equity or debt financing. In the event that additional financing is required from outside sources, we may not be able to raise it on terms acceptable to us or at all. If we are unable to raise additional capital when desired, or if we cannot expand our operations or otherwise capitalize on our business opportunities because we lack sufficient capital, our business, results of operations, and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Certain states in which we operate as a CMS-licensed Medicare Advantage company may require us to meet certain capital adequacy performance standards and tests. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has adopted rules which, if implemented by the states, set minimum capitalization requirements for insurance companies, HMOs, and other entities bearing risk for healthcare coverage. The requirements take the form of risk-based capital (“RBC”) rules, which may vary from state to state. Certain states in which our health plans or risk bearing entities operate have adopted the RBC rules.
Other states in which our health plans or risk bearing entities operate have chosen not to adopt the RBC rules, but instead have designed and implemented their own rules regarding capital adequacy. As of June 30, 2024, our health plans or risk-bearing entities were in compliance with the minimum capital requirements.
Oxford Term Loan
On September 2, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), we, Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of the Company (the “Borrower”) and certain of our other subsidiaries (together with the Company and the Borrower, the “Borrower Parties”) entered into a term loan agreement (the “Oxford Loan Agreement”) with Oxford Finance LLC (“Oxford”), as administrative agent, collateral agent and a lender, and the other lenders from time to time party thereto (collectively, the “Lenders”), pursuant to which the Lenders have agreed to lend the Borrower an aggregate principal amount of up to $250.0 million in a series of term loans (the “Term Loans”). Pursuant to the Oxford Loan Agreement, the Borrower received an initial Term Loan of $165.0 million on the Effective Date and had the option to borrow up to an additional $85.0 million of Term Loans (such additional Term Loans, the “Delayed Draw Term Loans”). On June 14, 2024, the Borrower borrowed $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Delayed Draw Term Loans, prior to the expiration date for such amount of the Delayed Draw Term Loans of June 30, 2024, to avoid losing access to the capital, to enhance the Company's balance sheet and to provide for future flexibility. As of June 30, 2024 we had the option to borrow an additional $35.0 million in undrawn Delayed Draw Term Loans, which option expires on September 1, 2025.
Interest on the Term Loans is a variable rate equal to (i) the secured overnight financing rate administered by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for a one-month tenor, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus (ii) an applicable margin of 6.50%. All unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest with respect to each Term Loan is due and payable in full on September 1, 2027. The interest rate applied during the six months ended June 30, 2024 ranged from 11.82% to 11.85%.
The Term Loans are guaranteed by certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries and collateralized by all unrestricted assets.
For certain prepayments of the Term Loans prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Date, the Borrower will be required to pay a prepayment fee of 1.00% of the principal amount of the Term Loans being prepaid.
The Oxford Loan Agreement includes customary events of default, including, among others, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, judgment defaults, insolvency and bankruptcy defaults, and change of control. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the obligations under the Oxford Loan Agreement, termination of the Term Loan commitments and the right to foreclose on the collateral securing the obligations. During the existence of an event of default, the outstanding Term Loans will accrue interest at a rate per annum equal to 2.00% plus the otherwise applicable interest rate. Additionally, in the event of any contemplated asset sale or series of asset sales yielding net proceeds in excess of $2.5 million, except those excluded per the Oxford Loan Agreement, we are required to prepay the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Term Loans in an amount equal to the entire amount of the asset sale net proceeds, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.
The Oxford Loan Agreement includes financial covenants that require the Borrower Parties to (i) maintain minimum liquidity, as defined in the Loan Agreement, of $23.0 million and (ii) satisfy a maximum permitted ratio of debt to trailing twelve-month revenue, as set forth in the Loan Agreement. As of June 30, 2024, we were in compliance with the financial covenants.
The following table presents a summary of our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated:
Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
17,291
$
122,287
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
69,671
(136,638)
Net cash provided by financing activities
49,153
60
Net change in cash
136,115
(14,291)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
204,954
411,299
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
341,069
$
397,008
Operating Activities
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $17.3 million, a decrease of $105.0million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $122.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease is mainly attributable to the timing of our monthly premium revenue payments from CMS. We typically receive our monthly premium payments from CMS on the first day of the month. However, as the first day of July 2023 did not occur on a business day, we received the July 2023 premium payments on the last day of June 2023. At June 30, 2023 we recorded deferred premium revenue of $147.5 million. Excluding deferred premium revenue, net cash provided by operating activities increased $42.5 million, mainly attributable to an increase in medical expenses payable as a result of the increased Health Plan membership growth during the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Investing Activities
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash provided by investing activities was $69.7 million, an increase of $206.3 million compared to net cash used in investing activities of $136.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase primarily relates to the purchase of short-term treasury securities during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Financing Activities
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities was $49.2 million, an increase of $49.1 million, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $0.06 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in net cash provided by financing activities is mainly attributable to the $50.0 million draw down of the Oxford Delayed Draw term loan that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Material cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations
There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations disclosed in our Annual Report.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2024.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include the accounts of our wholly-owned subsidiaries and three variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in California and North Carolina that meet the consolidation requirements for accounting purposes. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interest is presented within the equity section of the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting estimate policies or methodologies to our condensed consolidated financial statements. For a description of our policies regarding our critical accounting policies, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates" in the Annual Report.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted” for more information.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. Our market risk exposure is primarily a result of exposure due to potential changes in inflation. We do not hold financial instruments for trading purposes.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to risks associated with market changes in interest rates through our term loan agreement. This agreement exposes us to variability in interest payments due to changes in SOFR interest rates. We manage our exposure to this market risk by monitoring available financing alternatives.
Inflation Risk
Based on our analysis of the periods presented, we believe that inflation has not had a material effect on our operating results. There can be no assurance that future inflation will not have an adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2024.
Changes to our Internal Controls over Financial Reporting:
There were no material changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended June 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
See Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies – Legal Proceedings, to Alignment Healthcare, Inc.'s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Annual Report.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.
Use of Proceeds
On March 25, 2021, the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-253824) for the initial public offering of 27,200,000 shares of common stock was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s common stock began trading on March 26, 2021 on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “ALHC.” The IPO closed on March 30, 2021, with the Company selling 21,700,000 shares of common stock and certain selling stockholders selling 5,500,000 shares of common stock, in each case at a price to the public of $18.00 per share. On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, pursuant to a partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, certain selling stockholders sold an additional 3,314,216 shares of common stock at the IPO price. In the aggregate, the IPO generated approximately $361.6 million in net proceeds for the Company, which amount is net of approximately $24.4 million in underwriters’ discounts and commissions and offering costs of approximately $4.6 million. The IPO commenced on March 25, 2021 and terminated upon the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment options as described above. The representatives of the several underwriters of the IPO were Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.
There has been no material change in the use of proceeds described in the IPO prospectus filed with the SEC on March 29, 2021. We may also use a portion of our net proceeds to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, products, services or technologies.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
Rule 10b5-1 Plans
During the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, no director or executive officer of the Company adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.