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Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. - Q1 2025 (Ended June 30, 2024) Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended June 30, 2024. Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading provider of management and technology consulting, analytics, engineering, digital solutions, mission operations, cyber services, and artificial intelligence to U.S. and international governments, major corporations, and not-for-profit organizations. As of June 30, 2024, the company employed approximately 35,100 people.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Revenue increased 10.8% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for services and a headcount increase of approximately 2,500 employees.
• Expense Trends: Cost of revenue rose 9.5%, primarily due to salary increases and headcount growth. Billable expenses increased 16.3% due to higher subcontractor usage and travel costs.
• Interest Expense: Interest expense surged 29.5% to $45.9 million, largely due to the issuance of $650 million in Senior Notes due 2033 in the prior fiscal year.
• Cash Flow: Operating cash flow improved significantly from a $71.5 million outflow in the prior year to a $52.1 million inflow, aided by strong collections. However, investing cash outflows increased to $127.3 million due to the acquisition of PAR Government Systems Corporation (PGSC).
• Acquisition: On June 7, 2024, the company acquired PGSC for approximately $94.8 million, adding $50.3 million in goodwill and $33.7 million in intangible assets.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: Management highlighted increased client staff headcount and strong demand as primary growth drivers. While operating income grew, the operating margin decreased slightly to 8.7% due to higher-than-anticipated expenses. The company expects to recognize approximately 70% of its $9.6 billion in remaining performance obligations as revenue over the next 12 months.

Capital Allocation: The company repurchased 0.5 million shares for $78.3 million and paid a quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share. Approximately $929.9 million remains under the share repurchase program.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Government Audits: The company maintains a reserve of approximately $374.8 million for estimated adjustments to claimed indirect costs based on historical Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) results. Final indirect cost rates for fiscal 2022 remain subject to negotiation.
• Legal Proceedings: The company is subject to ongoing audits and investigations regarding labor time reporting, procurement integrity, and classified information access. No material amounts have been accrued for these proceedings.
• Market Risks: Key risks include U.S. government budget constraints, potential shutdowns, changes in spending priorities, and the impact of inflation on operating costs.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the impact of the $18.3 million reduction in the provision for claimed indirect costs on fiscal 2022 revenue and operating income.
• Monitor the resolution of the $374.8 million reserve for claimed indirect costs and potential adjustments to future earnings.
• Assess the integration progress and revenue contribution of the newly acquired PAR Government Systems Corporation (PGSC).
• Review the company's ability to convert its $36.2 billion total backlog into revenue amidst potential U.S. government funding delays or sequestration.
• Track the trajectory of interest expense as the company services its $3.4 billion debt load, including the new Senior Notes due 2033.