NRC Health (NASDAQ: NRC) posts Q2 loss as stock-based pay surges
NRC Health reported Q2 2026 revenue of $35.4 million, up 4% year over year, while net loss widened to $3.3 million (basic and diluted loss per share of $0.15) and operating margin declined to -9%, reflecting sharply higher stock-based compensation and management transition costs.
For the first six months of 2026, revenue rose 4% to $70.2 million but GAAP results deteriorated to a small net loss compared with $5.7 million of net income a year earlier, and operating margin fell to 3% from 15%. By contrast, adjusted metrics remained solid, with Q2 adjusted net income of $6.9 million (adjusted diluted EPS $0.31) and adjusted EBITDA of $9.4 million, a 27% margin.
Subscription demand stayed healthy: total recurring contract value increased 11% year over year to about $151.9 million, and operating cash flow improved to $8.6 million, driving $5.4 million of free cash flow in the first half. The company ended June 30, 2026 with $3.3 million of cash, $77.3 million outstanding on its Delayed Draw Term Loan and $13.0 million on its Revolving Loan, remaining in covenant compliance and retaining additional borrowing capacity. Capital returns continued through a $0.16 per‑share quarterly dividend and repurchase of 397,381 shares for $7.4 million under a $60 million buyback authorization.
Positive
- Total recurring contract value increased 11% to about $151.9 million, signaling growth in contracted subscription business that management views as a leading indicator of future revenue.
- Operating cash flow rose 56% year over year to $8.6 million for the first half of 2026, and free cash flow improved to $5.4 million from a small outflow, strengthening internally generated liquidity.
- The company returned capital through a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share and Q2 repurchases of 397,381 shares for $7.4 million under a $60 million authorization.
Negative
- GAAP profitability weakened: Q2 2026 net loss widened to $3.3 million, and first‑half operating margin fell to 3% from 15% a year earlier, driven by higher executive‑related compensation and transition costs.
- Shareholders’ equity declined to $6.5 million from $14.0 million while borrowings under the Delayed Draw Term Loan and Revolving Loan totaled roughly $90 million, increasing financial leverage.
- Non‑cash stock‑based compensation and management transition costs were substantial, totaling $8.98 million and $3.16 million respectively year‑to‑date, materially depressing GAAP earnings even though they are excluded from adjusted metrics.
Filing Explained
The filing leaves 198,485 RSUs unvested and 610,436 options outstanding, creating conditional future share issuance rather than an immediate sale.
This Form 10-Q is an unaudited quarterly report; as of
Before vesting, the RSUs carry no dividend or voting rights, so they do not yet provide those common-holder rights. An amendment approved on
The filing presents 3.9 million shares available under the 2025 plan as future-grant capacity, while it presents the RSUs and options as awards rather than shares sold. If awards later result in additional shares, total share count would rise and existing holders’ percentage ownership would fall absent offsets.
Watch the award footnotes for vesting of the RSUs and exercises of the options, and the plan balance for further grants.
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UNITED STATES
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NRC HEALTH
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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement includes phrases such as NRC Health (“the Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” or similar terms) “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “could,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “creates,” “intends,” or the use of words such as “would,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “goal,” “focus,” or “should,” or other words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, statements regarding the value and utility of, and market demand for our service offerings, future opportunities for growth with respect to new and existing customers, our future ability to compete and the types of firms with which we will compete, future consolidation in the healthcare industry, future adequacy of our liquidity sources, future revenue sources, future revenue, expenses, and margins, future revenue estimates used to calculate total recurring contract value, the expected impact of economic factors, including interest rates and inflation, future capital expenditures, and the timing, amount, and sources of cash to fund such capital expenditures, future stock repurchases and dividends, the expected impact of pending claims and contingencies, the future outcome of uncertain tax positions, future non-cash charges related to executive equity awards, our future use of owned and leased real property, and the expected impact of global conflicts, among others, are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include, without limitation, the following factors:
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Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these and other factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included are only made as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and we undertake no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by the federal securities laws.
PART I – Financial Information
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
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NRC HEALTH
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of Presentation
Our condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2025, was derived from our audited consolidated balance sheet as of that date. All other financial statements contained herein are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that we consider necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Information and footnote disclosures included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto that are included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 5, 2026.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Deferred Contract Costs
We defer incremental costs of obtaining customer contracts. These costs are amortized over the estimated term of the contract, including renewals, which generally ranges from three to five years. We deferred incremental costs of obtaining a contract of $
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Commitments and Contingencies
There were no material changes to the Company’s commitments, contingencies, or legal proceedings from those disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
We monitor recently issued accounting pronouncements to assess their potential impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The following Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) have been issued but not yet adopted. The Company has evaluated or is currently evaluating each standard to determine the impact of adoption.
In February 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, which provides improvements to the disclosure requirements for expenses. The update primarily impacts disclosures by requiring entities to provide additional detail about the natural classification of significant expenses that are included in relevant income statement line items. ASU 2024-03 is effective for the Company for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods thereafter. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations, but it will result in expanded expense disclosures beginning with the Company’s annual financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2027.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, which provides targeted improvements to the accounting for internal-use software. The update replaces the current project stage model with a principles-based framework and requires capitalization to begin when management authorizes and commits funding, and project completion is probable. ASU 2025-06 is effective for the Company for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, including interim periods within those years. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of adopting this standard, and the impact is not yet known or reasonably estimable. The Company will determine the transition method for adoption and does not plan to adopt before the effective date.
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We derive a majority of our revenue from renewable subscription‑based service agreements with our customers. These arrangements represent a single promise to stand ready to provide services over the contractual term and are recognized ratably as the related services are provided. As a result, the significant majority of our revenue is recognized over time.
Revenue recognized over time totaled $
Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was $
Our revenue recognition patterns during the quarter are consistent with those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers (in thousands):
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We have elected to apply the practical expedient to not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less. Total remaining contract revenue for contracts with original duration of greater than one year expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied at June 30, 2026, approximated $
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INCOME TAXES |
The effective tax rate was
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NOTES PAYABLE |
Our long‑term debt consists of amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement entered into in February 2025, as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2025. There were no amendments, modifications, or new debt issuances during the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Our long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
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As of June 30, 2026, we were in compliance with all financial covenants.
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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION |
Our 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan”), which became effective on May 7, 2025, provides for the granting of equity-based awards, as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. At June 30, 2026,
Service-Based Stock Option Awards
We grant stock options to directors and select executives with vesting based on specified service periods. Vesting terms vary with each grant and option awards are generally five to ten years following the date of grant. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the service period specified in the award. We granted
The fair value of service-based stock options granted in 2026 was estimated using a Black-Scholes valuation model with the following weighted average assumptions:
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The risk-free interest rate assumptions were based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. The expected volatility was based on historical monthly price changes of our stock based on the expected life of the options at the date of grant. The expected life of options is the average number of years we estimate that options will be outstanding. We consider groups of associates that have similar historical exercise behavior separately for valuation purposes.
The following table summarizes service-based stock option activity for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026:
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Performance-Based Stock Option Awards
We also grant stock options to selected executives with vesting contingent upon meeting certain Company-wide performance goals. The performance goals for options issued in 2024 are based on reaching a total recurring contract value target, measured at the end of the performance period, December 31, 2026. Vesting is also dependent upon remaining in our employment through the performance period. The performance awards issued in 2024 have a six-year contractual term. We recognize compensation expense prospectively from the date it is deemed probable that the performance goal will be met through the end of the performance period. We did not recognize compensation expense related to performance-based awards in 2026 or 2025 since achieving the performance goals was not deemed probable. There was no activity related to performance‑based stock option awards during the six- month period ended June 30, 2026.
As of June 30, 2026, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance-based and service-based stock option awards was approximately $
There was $
Non-vested Stock Awards
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On April 27, 2026, the Compensation and Talent Committee of the Board of Directors approved amendments to certain equity awards granted to three executives in 2025. The amendments eliminated the Company's right to repurchase shares underlying the awards if the executives' employment terminated under certain circumstances prior to the third anniversary of the respective grant dates.
As a result of these amendments, the Company recognized approximately $
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
The amount of goodwill was $
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EARNINGS PER SHARE |
Basic net income (loss) per share was computed using the weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding during the period.
Diluted net income (loss) per share was computed using the weighted-average shares of common stock and, if dilutive, the potential common stock outstanding during the period. Potential shares of common stock consist of the incremental common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units. The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and restricted stock units is reflected in diluted earnings (loss) per share by application of the treasury stock method.
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Segment Information |
The Company assesses segment reporting in accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting. Based on how the business is managed and the financial information reviewed by our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), who is our Chief Executive Officer, the Company operates as one operating segment and one reportable segment.
The CODM evaluates the Company’s performance and allocates resources based on consolidated net income, which is the primary measure used to assess results against forecasts and historical trends. Because the Company has a single operating segment, our segment results are identical to the amounts presented in our Consolidated Statements of Income, and we have no inter‑segment revenues or transfers.
In addition to consolidated net income, the CODM is regularly provided supplemental information regarding management transition costs, noncash stock compensation expense, and the related income tax, as presented below (in thousands):
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ITEM 2. |
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
The following discussion of our results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Our purpose is to humanize healthcare and support organizations in their understanding of each unique individual. Our commitment to Human Understanding® helps leading healthcare systems improve their operations through understanding each person they serve not as point-in-time insights, but as an ongoing relationship. Our end-to-end solutions enable our customers to understand what matters most to each person they serve – before, during, after, and beyond clinical encounters – to gain a longitudinal understanding of how life and health intersect, with the goal of developing lasting, trusting relationships. Our ability to measure what matters most and systematically capture, analyze, and deliver insights based on self-reported information from patients, families, and consumers is critical in today’s healthcare market. We believe access to, analysis of, and acting on our extensive individual-driven information is increasingly valuable as healthcare providers need to better understand and engage the people they serve to create long-term relationships, build loyalty, and improve processes.
Our portfolio of subscription-based solutions provides actionable information and analysis to healthcare organizations across a range of mission-critical, constituent-related elements, including patient experience, service recovery, care transitions, employee engagement, reputation management, and brand loyalty. We partner with customers across the continuum of healthcare services and believe this cross-continuum positioning is a unique and an increasingly important capability as the evolving healthcare landscape drives its constituents towards a more collaborative and integrated service model.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected financial information derived from our condensed consolidated financial statements and the percentage change in such items versus the prior comparable period, as well as other key financial metrics. The discussion that follows the information should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026, Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
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$ | 35,392 | $ | 34,038 | 4 | |||||||
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13,564 | 12,974 | 5 | |||||||||
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22,945 | 17,734 | 29 | |||||||||
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Depreciation and amortization |
2,121 | 1,742 | 22 | |||||||||
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Operating income (loss) |
(3,238 | ) | 1,588 | (304 | ) | |||||||
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(1,299 | ) | (1,007 | ) | 29 | |||||||
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Provision for income taxes |
(1,254 | ) | 687 | (283 | ) | |||||||
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28 | % | 118 | % | (90 | ) | ||||||
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Operating margin |
(9 | )% | 5 | % | (14 | ) | ||||||
Revenue. Revenue in the 2026 period increased compared to the 2025 period by $1.4 million. This was mainly from $1.2 million higher recurring revenue from existing customers compared to the prior year, and $0.9 million higher revenue from new customers, compared to the prior year, partially offset by new contra-revenue of $0.7 million related to sales where we act as an agent in the delivery of third-party solutions.
Direct expenses. Direct expenses consist primarily of salaries and employee benefits, employee travel and lodging, materials, contract labor, third party software subscription costs, hosted customer conferences, and other direct expenses associated with revenue. Personnel costs within direct expenses are associated with individuals in product delivery, customer support, thought leadership, conference support, technology infrastructure, and product development. Direct expenses represented 38% of revenue for both the 2026 and 2025 periods. Direct expenses increased to $13.6 million for the 2026 period from $13.0 million for the same period in 2025, primarily driven by higher survey delivery services and increased spending on contractor services and computer subscription costs related to continued investments in technology and development.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses consist of salaries and employee benefits, commissions and amortization of deferred commissions, stock-based compensation, employee travel and lodging, third party software subscription and platform costs, marketing costs, facility expenses, office expenses, fees for professional services, provision for credit losses, and other operational expenses. Personnel costs within selling, general, and administrative expenses are associated with individuals in sales, marketing, finance, accounting, business development, human resources, administrative, product development, internal information systems, and executive management. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $22.9 million for the 2026 period, from $17.7 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily driven by $7.1 million of higher stock-based compensation expense related to executive leadership. This increase in stock-based compensation expense primarily related to previously disclosed amendments to certain executive equity awards. We do not expect similar amendments to be recurring events. Accordingly, the increase in stock-based compensation expense in the reported period is not necessarily indicative of such expense in future periods. The increase was also driven by approximately $0.5 million of higher salary expense for executives who were not present for the same period in 2025. These increases were partially offset by $3.2 million of lower executive leadership transition bonus expense compared to the prior-year period. The remaining increase was attributable to higher travel and computer software subscription expenses to support continued investment in technology.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses increased in the 2026 period compared to the 2025 period due to the completion of our headquarters building renovations in June 2025.
Operating income (loss) and margin. Operating income swung to a loss in the 2026 period compared to the 2025 period due to the increased compensation related to our executive leadership transition and increased investment in technology, partially offset by revenue growth.
Total other expense. Total other expense increased in the 2026 period compared to the 2025 period due to higher interest expense due to a higher balance on long term debt.
Provision for income taxes and effective tax rate. Provision for income taxes changed to a benefit in the 2026 period from an expense in the 2025 period, primarily due to a pre-tax loss in the 2026 period compared to pre-tax income in the 2025 period. The effective tax rate decreased in the 2026 period primarily because the 2025 rate reflected a small pre-tax income base that magnified the impact of nondeductible items, specifically executive compensation subject to nondeductible executive compensation under IRC Section 162(m), whereas in the 2026 period, the pre-tax loss minimized the impact of these nondeductible items.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026, Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
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$ | 70,195 | $ | 67,588 | 4 | |||||||
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27,210 | 26,031 | 5 | |||||||||
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36,364 | 28,089 | 29 | |||||||||
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4,290 | 3,284 | 31 | |||||||||
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2,331 | 10,184 | (77 | ) | ||||||||
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(2,489 | ) | (1,880 | ) | 32 | |||||||
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(97 | ) | 2,623 | (104 | ) | |||||||
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3 | % | 15 | % | (12 | ) | ||||||
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$ | 151,904 | $ | 136,952 | 11 | |||||||
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8,566 | 5,507 | 56 | |||||||||
Revenue. Revenue in the 2026 period increased compared to the 2025 period by $2.6 million. This was mainly from $2.8 million higher recurring revenue from existing customers compared to the prior year, and $0.5 million higher revenue from new customers, compared to the prior year, partially offset by new contra-revenue of $0.7 million related to sales where we act as an agent in the delivery of third-party solutions.
Direct expenses. Direct expenses represented 39% of revenue for both the 2026 and 2025 periods. Direct expenses increased to $27.2 million in 2026 from $26.0 million in 2025, primarily driven by survey delivery services and increased spending on contractor services and computer subscription costs related to continued investments in technology and development.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $8.3 million to $36.4 million for the 2026 period, from $28.1 million for the same period in 2025. The primary driver was salaries and benefits due to $8.5 million of higher stock-based compensation related to executive leadership. Consistent with the discussion above for the three-month period, this increase in stock-based compensation primarily related to previously disclosed amendments to certain executive equity awards, which are not expected to recur. Accordingly, the increase in stock-based compensation expense for the six-month period is not necessarily indicative of such expense in future periods. The increase was also driven by $1.1 million of higher salary expense for executives who were not present for the same period in 2025, partially offset by $3.3 million of lower bonus expense paid as part of our executive leadership transition. The remaining increase was attributable to higher computer subscription expenses to support continued investment in technology, increased travel, regulatory-related accruals, and the timing of corporate‑related expenses.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses increased in the 2026 period compared to the 2025 period due to the completion of our headquarters building renovations in June 2025.
Operating income and margin. Operating income decreased in the 2026 period compared to the 2025 period due to the increased compensation related to our executive leadership transition and continued investment in technology, partially offset by revenue growth.
Total other expense. Total other expense increased in the 2026 period compared to the 2025 period due to higher interest expense on a higher balance on long term debt.
Provision for income taxes and effective tax rate. Provision for income taxes changed to a benefit of $0.1 million in the 2026 period from an expense of $2.6 million in the 2025 period, primarily due to lower pre-tax income. The effective tax rate increased in the 2026 period primarily due to executive compensation subject to the deductibility limitations under IRC Section 162(m) and other non-deductible items, which had a magnified impact given the reduced pre-tax base. For the reasons described in the discussion above for the three-month period, we do not expect our tax provision for 2026 or 2025 periods to be indicative of our tax provision for the second half of 2026.
Total recurring contract value (TRCV). TRCV at June 30, 2026 was higher compared to June 30, 2025, primarily due to sales to new and existing customers. We view TRCV as a leading indicator of our future revenue trends. TRCV represents the total annualized contract value of recurring amounts under customer contracts that are in effect or contractually committed as of the most recent quarter-end and are expected to be in force over the subsequent 12 months, based on contractual pricing and term provisions. TRCV is calculated using contracted recurring fees and assumes no upsells, downsells, price changes, early terminations, or non-renewals, unless we have been notified of such changes by the customer as of the measurement date. TRCV is an operating metric and is not a measure of revenue recognized under U.S. GAAP. The timing and amount of revenue we recognize under ASC 606 may differ from the pattern implied by TRCV due to allocation of transaction price and the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations. As a result, there is typically a lag between changes in TRCV and changes in our reported revenue. Generally, if we are able to sustain growth in TRCV, we would expect revenue growth to follow within subsequent periods, although intervening factors may affect this relationship.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to consolidated GAAP financial measures, we review various non-GAAP financial measures that management believes to be important in the evaluation of its operating results and performance, including “Adjusted Net Income,” “Adjusted Earnings per Share,” “Adjusted EBITDA,” “Adjusted EBITDA Margin,” “Free Cash Flow,” and “Free Cash Flow Margin.”
We believe Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are helpful supplemental measures to assist management and investors in evaluating our operating results as (i) they exclude certain items that are unusual in nature or whose fluctuation from period to period do not necessarily correspond to changes in the operations of our business, and (ii) the exclusion of non-cash stock compensation is useful for investors applying certain valuation metrics and is consistent with the leverage ratio for our credit facility.
Adjusted Net Income represents net income adjusted to add back management transition costs and non-cash stock compensation and the related tax. The income tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments is calculated by applying the Company's blended federal and state statutory rate to the deductible portion of each adjustment; amounts nondeductible under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code receive no tax effect. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, executive transition costs, and non-cash stock compensation items. Adjusted EBITDA Margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.
Management transition costs, presented in the Company's prior earnings releases as "non-recurring executive compensation," consist of costs related to the Company's executive leadership transition. The caption was revised in the current period to more accurately reflect the composition of these costs. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, these costs consisted of bonuses tied to compensation arrangements for our new CEO and existing executive leaders. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, these costs consist of bonuses paid to certain executives to cover anticipated tax obligations in connection with amendments to their 2025 equity awards, as previously disclosed, and approximately $270,000 of severance costs incurred in connection with team restructurings implemented by newly appointed executives.
We consider Free Cash Flow to be a measure that provides useful information to management and investors about our liquidity. Free Cash Flow does not represent residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. Free Cash Flow Margin represents Free Cash Flow divided by revenue.
We view Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow, and Free Cash Flow Margin as operating performance measures. As such, we believe the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Share are GAAP Net Income and GAAP Earnings per Share, respectively, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin is GAAP Net Income and GAAP Net Income Margin, and the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin is GAAP Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities and GAAP Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Margin.
Non-GAAP measures are supplemental financial measures of our performance and should not be considered substitutes for net income, earnings per share, or any other measure derived in accordance with GAAP. This information should be read only in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are limitations to these non-GAAP financial measures because they are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to potential differences in methods of calculation and items or events being adjusted. In addition, other companies may use different measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. A reconciliation is provided below for each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Share
The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP net income and GAAP earnings per share to adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share, respectively, for each of the periods indicated (in thousands excluding earnings per share):
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$ | (3,283 | ) | $ | (106 | ) | $ | (61 | ) | $ | 5,681 | |||||
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3,160 | 6,640 | 3,160 | 6,640 | ||||||||||||
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(180 | ) | (468 | ) | (180 | ) | (468 | ) | ||||||||
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7,371 | 307 | 8,979 | 478 | ||||||||||||
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(210 | ) | 22 | (470 | ) | (21 | ) | |||||||||
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$ | 6,858 | $ | 6,395 | $ | 11,428 | $ | 12,310 | ||||||||
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$ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.25 | |||||
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22,009 | 22,658 | 21,905 | 22,820 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 0.31 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.54 | ||||||||
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22,113 | 22,661 | 22,049 | 22,820 | ||||||||||||
1 See 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' above for a description of the composition of management transition costs and the change from prior period presentation.
2 The income tax effect on management transition costs and non-cash stock compensation reflects only the tax deductible portion of these add-backs; compensation subject to the deduction limitation under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code receives no offsetting tax benefit. Because the current period reflects a pre-tax loss rather than pre-tax income, the income tax provision does not fully reflect the impact of the non-deductibility that would be captured in a profitable period, which has the effect of increasing Adjusted Net Income for the period.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP net income and GAAP net income margin to adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, respectively, for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):
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$ | (3,283 | ) | $ | (106 | ) | $ | (61 | ) | $ | 5,681 | |||||
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2,121 | 1,742 | 4,290 | 3,284 | ||||||||||||
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1,321 | 1,032 | 2,576 | 1,931 | ||||||||||||
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(1,254 | ) | 687 | (97 | ) | 2,623 | ||||||||||
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3,160 | 6,640 | 3,160 | 6,640 | ||||||||||||
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7,371 | 307 | 8,979 | 478 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 9,436 | $ | 10,302 | $ | 18,847 | $ | 20,637 | ||||||||
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(9 | )% | - | % | - | % | 8 | % | ||||||||
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27 | % | 30 | % | 27 | % | 31 | % | ||||||||
1 See 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' above for a description of the composition of management transition costs and the change from prior period presentation.
Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin
The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP net cash provided by operating activities and net cash provided by operating activities margin to free cash flow and free cash flow margin, respectively, for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):
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$ | 1,386 | $ | (1,139 | ) | $ | 8,566 | $ | 5,507 | |||||||
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1,324 | 3,010 | 3,158 | 5,996 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 52 | $ | (4,149 | ) | $ | 5,408 | $ | (489 | ) | ||||||
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4 | % | (3 | )% | 12 | % | 8 | % | ||||||||
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our Board of Directors has established priorities for capital allocation, which include funding of innovation and growth investments, including merger and acquisition activity as well as internal projects, and returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
As of June 30, 2026, our principal sources of liquidity included $3.3 million of cash and cash equivalents, up to $17.0 million of unused borrowings under our Revolving Loan and an additional $27.6 million on our Delayed Draw Term Loan.
Our cash flows from operating activities primarily consist of net income adjusted for non-cash items including depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, share-based compensation, and the effect of working capital changes. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, cash provided by operating activities increased compared to the same period in 2025 primarily due to higher net income net of non-cash items and working capital changes. Working capital changes were mainly driven by trade accounts receivable and prepaid expenses primarily due to timing of billings and payments, and higher deferred revenue, partially offset by the timing of income tax payments and lower accrued expense balances.
See the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in this report for the detail of our operating cash flows.
We had a working capital deficit of $12.2 million and $16.4 million on June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively. The change was primarily due to an increase in income taxes receivable and prepaid expenses, together with decreases in accrued wages and bonuses, income taxes payable, and other current liabilities. These favorable changes were partially offset by decreases in cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable, and by an increase in deferred revenue. Cash and cash equivalents decreased mainly due to the payment of dividends and the repurchase of shares of our common stock for treasury, partially offset by cash from operating activities. Our working capital is significantly impacted by our large deferred revenue balances, which will vary based on the timing and frequency of billings on annual agreements. Notwithstanding our working capital deficit on June 30, 2026, we believe that our existing sources of liquidity, including cash and cash equivalents, borrowing availability, and operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet our projected capital and debt maturity needs for the foreseeable future.
Cash used in investing activities primarily consisted of capitalized internal-use software and purchases of property and equipment including computer software and hardware, building improvements, and furniture and equipment.
Cash used in financing activities consisted of payments of dividends on our common stock, payments and borrowings on our Delayed Draw Term Loan and Revolving Loan, repurchases of common stock, and cash to pay contingent consideration related to our 2024 acquisition of Nobl Health.
Our material cash requirements include the following contractual and other obligations:
Dividends
Cash dividends of $3.6 million were paid in the six months ended June 30, 2026. Additional dividends of $3.5 million were declared in the three months ended June 30, 2026, and paid in July 2026. The dividends were paid from cash on hand and borrowings on our Revolving Loan. Our Board of Directors considers whether to declare a dividend and the amount of any dividends declared on a quarterly basis.
Capital Expenditures
We paid cash of $3.2 million for capital expenditures in the six months ended June 30, 2026. These expenditures consisted primarily of computer hardware and software, and costs related to software development for our Human Understanding® solutions.
Debt
Our credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), includes (i) a $30.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Loan”) and (ii) a $110.0 million delayed draw-down term facility (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan” and, together with the Revolving Loan, the “Credit Facilities”). The Delayed Draw Term Loan includes an accordion feature that, so long as no event of default exists or would exist after giving effect to such increase, allows us to request an increase in the Delayed Draw Term Loan of up to the lesser of (x) $25.0 million and (y) our EBITDA as of the preceding four fiscal quarters, exercisable in increments of $10.0 million (or the remaining available amount of the accordion, if less). We may use the Delayed Draw Term Loan to fund permitted future business acquisitions, repurchases of our common stock, capital expenditures, or payment of dividends and the Revolving Loan to fund ongoing working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes.
Interest accrues and is payable monthly at a floating rate equal to the one-month Term SOFR plus a percentage per annum determined by our cash flow leverage ratio, ranging from 2.25% to 2.75% (5.97% at June 30, 2026).
The outstanding balance on the Delayed Draw Term Loan was $77.3 million at June 30, 2026. Principal amounts outstanding are due and payable monthly during the term of the Delayed Draw Term Loan, in equal monthly installments to amortize the aggregate outstanding principal balance by (i) 5% during each of the first three years and (ii) 7.5% during each of the fourth and fifth years following the date of such loan. All outstanding principal and interest on the Delayed Draw Term Loan are due and payable in full at the maturity date, February 6, 2030. We had the availability to borrow an additional $27.6 million on the Delayed Draw Term Loan at June 30, 2026, excluding the accordion feature.
Principal amounts outstanding under the Revolving Loan are due and payable in full at maturity at February 6, 2028. As of June 30, 2026, we had $13.0 million outstanding and the availability to borrow $17.0 million on the Revolving Loan. Our weighted average borrowings for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2026, and 2025 were $5.9 million and $8.2 million, respectively. Our weighted average borrowings for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026, and 2025 were $4.7 million and $5.1 million, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings during the three-month periods ended June 30, 2026, and 2025 was 5.99% and 6.67%, respectively, and 6.01% and 6.67% during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026, and 2025, respectively.
We are obligated to pay ongoing unused commitment fees quarterly in arrears at a percentage per annum determined by our cash flow leverage ratio, ranging from 0.15% to 0.30%, based on the actual daily unused portions of the Revolving Loan and the Delayed Draw Term Loan, respectively.
The Credit Agreement is collateralized by substantially all of our assets, subject to permitted liens and other agreed exceptions, and contains customary representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants (including financial covenants), and events of default. The negative covenants include, among other things, restrictions regarding the incurrence of indebtedness and liens, repurchases of our common stock, and acquisitions, subject in each case to certain exceptions. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, we are required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10x and a cash flow leverage ratio of 3.50x or less for all testing periods throughout the term of the Credit Facilities. As of June 30, 2026, we were in compliance with our financial covenants.
Leases
We have lease arrangements for certain computer, office, printing, and mail inserting equipment as well as office and data center space. As of June 30, 2026, we had fixed lease payments of $413,000 and $5,000 for operating and finance leases, respectively, payable within 12 months.
Taxes
The liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions was $2.4 million as of June 30, 2026. There were no material changes in our unrecognized tax benefits during the six months ended June 30, 2026.
Stock Repurchase Program
In March 2026, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $60.0 million of our outstanding common stock through March 31, 2028 (the “2026 Program”). Under this authorization, we may repurchase shares from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, and/or other means in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations thereunder. Open market repurchases may be structured to occur in accordance with the requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. The Company may also, from time to time, enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate repurchases of shares of common stock under this authorization. The timing, manner, price, and amount of any repurchases will be determined by the Company at its discretion, and will depend on a variety of factors, including business, economic and market conditions, prevailing stock prices, corporate and regulatory requirements, and other considerations. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, we repurchased 397,381 shares of our common stock for an aggregate of $7.4 million.
Critical Accounting Estimates
There have been no changes to our critical accounting estimates described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, that have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes.
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ITEM 3. |
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
There are no material changes to the disclosures regarding our market risk exposures made in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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ITEM 4. |
Controls and Procedures |
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report, and our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Accordingly, effective internal control over financial reporting can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving its control objectives.
We have confidence in our internal controls and procedures. Nevertheless, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure procedures and controls or our internal controls will prevent all errors or intentional fraud. An internal control system, no matter how well-conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of such internal controls are met. Further, the design of an internal control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. As a result of the inherent limitations in all internal control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all our control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – Other Information
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ITEM 1. |
Legal Proceedings |
From time to time, we are involved in certain claims and litigation arising in the normal course of business. Management assesses the probability of loss for such contingencies and recognizes a liability when a loss is probable and estimable. For additional information, see Note 1, under the heading “Commitments and Contingencies,” to our condensed consolidated financial statements. Regardless of the final outcome, any legal proceedings, claims, inquiries and investigations, however, can impose a significant burden on management and employees, may include costly defense and settlement costs, and could cause harm to our reputation and brand, and other factors.
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ITEM 1A. |
Risk Factors |
The significant risk factors known to us that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, or operating results are described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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ITEM 2. |
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
Our Credit Agreement provides that, in order for us to pay dividends or repurchase our common stock, there must be no default or event of default existing or that would result from such payment and we must show that we would comply with the Credit Agreement’s fixed charge coverage ratio and consolidated cash flow leverage ratio after giving pro forma effect to such payment.
The table below summarizes repurchases of common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2026.
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Total Number of Shares Purchased |
Average Price Paid per Share (1) |
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(2) |
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2) |
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Apr 1 – Apr 30, 2026 |
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May 1 – May 31, 2026 |
342,866 | 18.63 | 342,866 | 51,684,874 | ||||||||||||
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54,515 | 18.86 | 54,515 | 50,657,850 | ||||||||||||
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397,381 | 397,381 | $ | 50,657,850 | ||||||||||||
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(1) |
The average price paid per share excludes excise tax incurred on stock repurchases. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, no excise tax expense was incurred. |
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(2) |
In March 2026, our Board of Directors authorized the 2026 Program, which authorizes the repurchase up to $60.0 million of our outstanding common stock through March 31, 2028. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, we repurchased 397,381 shares of our common stock for an aggregate of $7.4 million. |
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ITEM 5. |
Other Information |
During the second quarter of 2026, no director or officer adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
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ITEM 6. |
Exhibits |
The exhibits listed in the exhibit index below are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
Exhibit Description |
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(3.1) |
First Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, dated June 24, 2026 [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 29, 2026 (File No. 001-35929)] |
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(3.2) |
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company as of June 24, 2026 [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 29, 2026 (File No. 001-35929)] |
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(4.1) |
First Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, dated June 24, 2026 [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 29, 2026 (File No. 001-35929)] |
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(4.2) |
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company as of June 24, 2026 [Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 29, 2026 (File No. 001-35929)] |
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(10)** |
Form of Incentive Stock Award Notice for Non-Employee Directors used in connection with the National Research 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended |
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(31.1)** |
Certification by the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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(31.2)** |
Certification by the Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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(32)*** |
Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and the Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
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(101) ** |
Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of NRC Health for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and (vi) document and entity information. |
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(104) ** |
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in the Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
** Filed herewith
*** Furnished herewith
SIGNATURES
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.
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NRC HEALTH |
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Date: August 4, 2026 |
By: |
/s/ Trent S. Green |
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Trent S. Green |
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Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: August 4, 2026 |
By: |
/s/ Shane Harrison |
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Shane Harrison Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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