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Huron reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, with revenues reaching a record $395.7 million, up 11.2% from Q1 2024. Net income rose 36.3% to $24.5 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 22.7% to $41.5 million.

Key highlights include:

• Diluted earnings per share grew 40% to $1.33
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 36.6% to $1.68
• Company returned $72.9 million to shareholders through share repurchases

Growth was driven by strong performance across all three operating segments: Healthcare (50%), Education (31%), and Commercial (19%). The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, projecting revenues of $1.58-1.66 billion. Notable achievements include Great Place To Work® certification in multiple countries and successful integration of AXIA Consulting acquisition.

Huron (NASDAQ: HURN), a global professional services firm, has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, after market close. CEO and President C. Mark Hussey and CFO John D. Kelly will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 p.m. Central Time) to discuss the Q1 2025 results. The webcast will be accessible through Huron's investor relations website, with a replay available for 90 days after the event.

Huron (NASDAQ: HURN), a global professional services firm, has achieved Great Place To Work® Certification for the first time across five countries: United States, Canada, India, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

The certification reflects strong employee satisfaction, with 90% of the global workforce endorsing Huron as a great workplace. The assessment evaluated various workplace aspects including pride, camaraderie, fairness, respect, and credibility.

According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at Certified workplaces, while employees are 93% more likely to look forward to work and twice as likely to receive fair compensation and promotion opportunities.

Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) announced two significant recognitions from Consulting Magazine, with Zach Brody and Grace Schlecte named '2025 Rising Stars of the Profession.' Brody was honored for Excellence in Strategy Consulting in the Financial Advisory category, specializing in restructurings and financial transformations. Schlecte received recognition for Excellence in Client Service in Health Care and Well-being, focusing on performance improvement solutions for community hospitals.

The firm also celebrated achievements for its Mentoring and Enrichment and Recruiting and Retention programs. Notable initiatives include the Rising Professionals Network (RPN) supporting analysts and associates, and the iMatter Mentorship Program offering structured guidance through one-on-one mentorship. The awards ceremony took place in Chicago on April 3, 2025.

Huron (HURN) unveiled its refreshed growth strategy and financial goals through 2029 during its Investor Day presentation. The company outlined key strategic initiatives focusing on three main areas: sustaining accelerated growth in healthcare and education, expanding its commercial industries presence, and growing its global digital capabilities.

The company announced ambitious medium-term financial goals including: low double-digit annual revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA margin expansion to 15-17% by 2029, 75% conversion of annual adjusted EBITDA to free cash flow, and plans to double adjusted diluted EPS by 2029.

For 2025 guidance, Huron affirmed revenues before reimbursable expenses of $1.58-1.66 billion, adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.0-14.5%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $6.80-7.60.

Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) has announced the acquisition of Advancement Resources, a leader in philanthropy-focused professional education services, and signed an agreement to join forces with Halpin Partnership, a U.K.-based management consultancy. These strategic moves follow Huron's March 2024 acquisition of GG+A, expanding their fundraising and philanthropy capabilities.

The acquisitions will enhance Huron's ability to provide comprehensive fundraising and philanthropy solutions to mission-driven clients. Advancement Resources brings specialized fundraising training and tools, while Halpin Partnership strengthens Huron's presence in European higher education and nonprofit sectors.

Approximately 30 team members from Advancement Resources have joined Huron, with seven Halpin Partnership team members expected to join later this month. Both organizations will be included in Huron's Education operating segment. Financial terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed.

Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) reported record Q4 2024 financial results, with revenues increasing 14.5% to $388.4 million. Net income surged to $34.0 million from $2.8 million in Q4 2023, while diluted EPS rose to $1.84 from $0.15.

For full-year 2024, the company achieved record revenues of $1.49 billion, up 9.1% from 2023. Net income increased 86.7% to $116.6 million, with record diluted EPS of $6.27. The company returned $122.2 million to shareholders through share repurchases in 2024.

Key operational highlights include:

• Adjusted EBITDA grew 37.3% to $56.8 million in Q4
• Revenue-generating professionals increased 5% to 4,694
• Managed Services professionals grew 45.7% to 1,530

Looking ahead, Huron provided 2025 guidance with revenues projected between $1.58-1.66 billion and adjusted diluted EPS ranging from $6.80 to $7.60.

Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) has announced key upcoming investor events for early 2025. The company will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after market close, followed by a conference call hosted by CEO Mark Hussey and CFO John D. Kelly at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Additionally, Huron will host an Investor Day on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time at Nasdaq Marketsite® in New York. The event will feature presentations and Q&A sessions with CEO Hussey and Huron's leadership team. The Investor Day is open to institutional investors and analysts, with registration required by March 18, 2025.

Both events will be webcast live through Huron's investor relations website, with replays available afterward.

Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) has been recognized as a 2025 'Best Place to Work' by Glassdoor for the second consecutive year, securing a position on the US Large list with a 4.3-star rating. This recognition is based on employee feedback collected through Glassdoor's proprietary awards algorithm.

The evaluation process considered reviews submitted by U.S.-based employees between October 17, 2023, and October 16, 2024. Companies on the large list must receive at least 75 ratings across Glassdoor's nine workplace attributes during the eligibility period.

Kristen Bruner, Chief Human Resources Officer of Huron, emphasized the company's commitment to investing in their people through professional growth opportunities, fostering an inclusive culture, and supporting employee well-being. The recognition reflects Huron's dedication to creating an environment where employees can reach their full potential.