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- **Strategic Pullback**: Intentional 2025 MA volume reduction to preserve cash and focus on 95% retention vs. industry 85%.
- **SNP Leadership**: 15% SNP market share; 70% 2026 SNP products non-commissionable to peers.
- **Growth Engine**: GoHealth Protect up 40% YoY; $32M cash balance with no capital needs.
- **Consolidation Play**: $1B+ M&A pipeline to acquire SNP-focused brokers at 5x EBITDA.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- GoHealth scaled back Medicare Advantage (MA) activity in Q2 2025 due to health plans tightening commissions, eligibility, and benefit structures. 
- Shifted focus to retention, special needs plans (SNPs), and cash preservation.
- Reduced overhead by 30% while investing in AI/automation to improve agent efficiency.
- Secured $40M super-priority term loan and refreshed Board to support strategic flexibility.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
1. **Market Growth Trajectory**: 
   - Health plans prioritizing retention over new enrollment; CMS projects slower MA penetration.
   - SNPs growing 20% YoY as plans reallocate resources to high-margin, stable SNP products.
   - GoHealth expects to return to pre-2025 growth rates with improved margins post-market stabilization.

2. **Strategic Positioning**: 
   - Lead SNP broker with 15% market share; 70% of 2026 SNP products non-commissionable to competitors.
   - GoHealth Protect (non-MA insurance) grew 40% Q3 YoY, offsetting MA decline with stable, recurring revenue.
   - $32M cash balance; no near-term need for additional capital due to disciplined cash management.

3. **Consolidation Opportunity**: 
   - Fragmented broker landscape (1,200+ brokers) creates $1B+ consolidation opportunity.
   - GoHealth uniquely positioned to acquire smaller brokers with strong SNP backbooks.
   - Target 20%+ annualized SNP revenue CAGR through organic growth + M&A.

4. **Retention Strategy**: 
   - 95% retention rate vs. industry average 85% due to focus on confirming existing plans.
   - Agents incentivized to service existing members rather than pursue new sales.
   - AI-powered PlanFit tool automates SNP eligibility checks, reducing agent ramp time to 2 weeks.

**【Financial Performance】**
- Q3 2025: 
   - SNP revenue $120M (up 15% YoY)
   - GoHealth Protect revenue $80M (up 40% YoY)
   - Total revenue $200M (-10% YoY)
   - Adjusted EBITDA $(10M) vs. $(20M) prior year
   - Cash burn $5M/Qtr (vs. $15M pre-scaling back)

GoHealth, Inc. (GOCO) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **$115M Capital Raise**: Secured new term loan with $250M M&A debt basket, enabling strategic acquisitions in fragmented Medicare market.
- **Governance Refresh**: 3 new board members and Transformation Committee to drive capital structure optimization.
- **GoHealth Protect Growth**: $8M Q2 revenue, meeting expectations; scaling life insurance product with agent redeployment.
- **AEP Readiness**: Cautious approach due to health plan uncertainty, but positioned to capitalize on market dynamics.
- **Share Dilution**: Issued 4.7M shares to lenders, aligning incentives with long-term value creation.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Secured $115M superpriority senior secured term loan facility ($80M new money, $35M existing revolving loans rolled up), providing financial flexibility for M&A and AEP preparation.
- Appointed 3 new board members and established a Transformation Committee to evaluate capital structure and strategic opportunities.
- Removed going concern status; expects to record intangible asset impairment in Q2 10-Q filing.
- $250M debt basket approved for acquisitions, aligning with lender support for consolidation in fragmented Medicare market.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Covenants Comparison**: Replaced multiple covenants with a single minimum liquidity covenant, offering greater operational flexibility.
- **M&A Strategy**: Prioritizes acquisitions with contract assets, talent, and product diversification; $250M debt basket available for transactions.
- **GoHealth Protect Performance**: Generated $8M in Q2 revenue, meeting expectations; focuses on scaling through agent training and technology integration.
- **Regulatory Impact on AEP**: Health plans showing mixed signals on stability; expects disruptive market dynamics similar to prior years.
- **Share Dilution**: Issued 4.7M Class A shares to lenders, aligning incentives with long-term success; interest rate on new money is SOFR + 550bps.
- **CAC and Revenue Trends**: Q2 CAC elevated due to Medicare Advantage pullback; expects efficiency improvements in future quarters as GoHealth Protect scales.


GoHealth (GOCO)-7 Aug 25-2025 Q2 Earnings call transcript

- **Revenue Growth Accelerates**: Q1 2025 revenue up 19% YoY to $221M, driven by 64% captive agency submission growth vs. 24% agent headcount expansion.
- **Profitability Improves**: Adjusted EBITDA surges 56% to $42M, 18% cost per submission reduction, and 12% faster enrollments via AI tools.
- **New Product Momentum**: GoHealth Protect life insurance suite launched, targeting 50%+ Medicare-eligible without coverage, with agents already 15% licensed for life insurance.
- **Market Disruption Expected**: CMS 5.06% MA revenue hike and 10.72% commission boost contrast with Q2/Q3 SEP disruption from health plans pulling back on growth, creating AEP 2025 shopping opportunities.
- **Cash Flow Management**: Negative Q1 cash flow ($12.4M) due to agency mix, but GoHealth Protect's non-agency-like cash dynamics to reduce seasonality.
- **Regulatory Risk**: DOJ intervenes in 7-year-old qui tam lawsuit; GoHealth denies FCA/Anti-Kickback claims but faces potential litigation distraction.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q1 2025 revenue reached $221 million, a 19% year-over-year increase, driven by captive agency submissions growing 64% YoY with only 24% agent headcount growth.
- Adjusted EBITDA rose to $42 million (56% YoY), fueled by 18% reduction in direct operating costs per submission and AI-driven efficiency improvements (12% faster enrollment handle times).
- Launched GoHealth Protect, a life insurance suite targeting Medicare-eligible consumers without coverage, with early agent adoption and 15% YoY sales per submission decline due to agency/non-agency mix shift.
- PlanFit checkups grew 27% YoY, retaining 15,000 consumers in existing plans, while MyGoHealth platform streamlined consumer profiles and enrollment workflows.
- CMS announced 5.06% Medicare Advantage revenue increase and 10.72% broker commission hike, supporting long-term growth despite Q2/Q3 SEP disruption expectations.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- GAAP net loss narrowed to $9.8 million (vs. $12.5M prior year), with adjusted EBITDA up 56% to $42.1 million.
- Commissions receivable reached $1.06 billion (19% YoY), reflecting agency model scalability.
- Negative cash flow ($12.4M) due to agency/non-agency mix shift, offset by GoHealth Protect's non-agency-like cash dynamics.
- Focus on capital discipline, evaluating debt structure optimization while maintaining $22 million cash balance.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- GoHealth Protect: 15% of agents hold life insurance licenses; testing inbound/outbound marketing with higher conversion rates. Expected to reduce seasonality and lower CAC through multi-product engagement.
- AEP 2025 outlook: Health plans pulling back on commission-eligible products amid margin challenges, likely driving more consumer shopping during Q4 AEP.
- ETQ acquisition integration: 25% YoY agent growth with ETQ agents contributing to captive team efficiency. No separate tracking of ETQ submissions.
- Regulatory risk: U.S. DOJ intervened in 7-year-old qui tam lawsuit alleging FCA/Anti-Kickback violations. GoHealth denies claims, but case may delay capital structure discussions.
- Cash and debt: $22M cash, no specific debt guidance, focusing on operational efficiency over external financing.
- Customer behavior: Volatile markets increase plan-fit checkups (27% YoY growth), with 15,000 consumers retaining plans despite disruptions.

GoHealth (GOCO)-13 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Revenue Surge**: Q4 2024 revenue up 41% to $389M, driven by 67% submission growth and 27% CAC reduction.
- **Operational Excellence**: 82% captive agent growth, 72% PlanFit CheckUp engagement, and 170% e-TeleQuote submissions highlight execution strength.
- **2025 Outlook**: Cautious optimism for first three quarters amid CMS MA growth and strategic PlanFit Save expansion.
- **Financial Health**: $120M annual EBITDA, successful debt refinancing, and $1.1B commissions receivables reflect strong partner alignment.
- **Strategic Focus**: Prioritizing Medicare engagement, cost efficiency, and high-ROI investments for sustainable growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q4 2024 revenue reached $389 million, a 41% year-over-year increase, driven by 67% higher submissions (481,000) and 27% lower direct operating cost per submission ($501). Adjusted EBITDA grew 107% to $118 million.
- Operational highlights include 82% submission growth from captive agents (via e-TeleQuote integration) and 25% increase from external partners. Agent handle time improved 8.6%.
- PlanFit CheckUp engagement rose 72%, with 29,000 consumers reaffirmed in their current plans. e-TeleQuote delivered 54,000 submissions, 170% YoY growth.
- 2025 outlook: Cautious optimism for first three quarters amid favorable market dynamics, with CMS 4.3% MA revenue growth and 7.7% broker commission hike.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Full year 2024 revenue: $798.9 million (+9% YoY), Adjusted EBITDA: $120.3 million (+60% YoY). Q4 cash flow from operations: -$21.6 million (vs. -$130.7 million prior year).
- Completed $475 million term loan refinancing at SOFR +7.5%, reducing interest costs. LTV model incorporates comprehensive risk assessment.
- Commissions receivables: $1.1 billion at year-end, reflecting strong partner relationships.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **CAC Efficiency**: Direct cost per submission down to $501 (from $688), with 82% captive agent growth. 2025 CAC trends dependent on market disruption levels.
- **2025 AEP Outlook**: Less disruption than 2024, but favorable dynamics remain. GoHealth's targeted marketing and PlanFit Save will mitigate risk.
- **Balance Sheet Strategy**: Exploring capital optimization (e.g., receivables securitization) to reduce cost of capital while maintaining debt discipline.
- **Long-term Growth**: Focus on Medicare engagement (PlanFit Save, Encompass) before expanding beyond MA. 2025 investments will prioritize high ROI opportunities like agent productivity and tech enablement.

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