UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Throughout this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”), we make “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “can have,” “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report are generally located in the material set forth under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” but may be found in other locations as well. These statements are based upon management’s current expectations, assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of timing, future results or performance. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including:
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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.
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Alignment Healthcare, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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Alignment Healthcare, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Alignment Healthcare, Inc.
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Alignment Healthcare, Inc.
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The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets to the total above:
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Alignment Healthcare, Inc.
Note to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(amounts in thousands, except share amounts)
1. Organization
Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (collectively, “we” or “us” or “our” or the “Company”), formerly, Alignment Healthcare Holdings, LLC, 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 the following:
Reorganization
We historically operated as a Delaware limited liability company under the name Alignment Healthcare Holdings, LLC. On March 17, 2021, Alignment Healthcare Holdings, LLC converted to a Delaware corporation pursuant to a statutory conversion and we changed our name to Alignment Healthcare, Inc. for purposes of completing an initial public offering ("IPO") ("the Reorganization"). As part of the Reorganization, Alignment Healthcare Partners, LP ("the Parent"), the sole unitholder of Alignment Healthcare Holdings, LLC, exchanged its membership units for our common stock and became the sole holder of our shares of common stock. Prior to the closing of the IPO, the Parent merged with and into the Company with Alignment Healthcare, Inc. surviving the merger.
The membership units that were owned by the Parent prior to the Reorganization were converted to our common stock using an approximately
Initial Public Offering
On March 25, 2021, our Registration Statement on Form S-1 for the initial public offering of
On March 30, 2021, we completed an IPO through issuing and selling
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited 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”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been omitted pursuant to such regulations. These financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with the accounting principles applied for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 as presented in the Company’s Form S-1, as amended, filed with the SEC. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of all normal and recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying note thereto as of December 31, 2020.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, our subsidiaries, and
We have no components of other comprehensive income (loss), and accordingly, comprehensive income (loss) is the same as the net 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; right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities valuation; 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”). We operate and manage the business as
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 was determined based on Level 1 inputs. The fair value of deposits of US Treasury bills and certificate of deposits, which were included in restricted and other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, was determined based on Level 2 inputs. There were
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Revenue and Accounts Receivable
Earned premium revenue consisted of premium revenue and capitation revenue as of March 31, 2021 and 2020:
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Premium revenue is derived monthly from the federal government based on our contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”). In accordance with this arrangement, 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 month (“PMPM”), which is adjusted based on certain risk factors derived from medical diagnoses for 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 our Third-Party Payors. Under those arrangements, 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 our 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.
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 and Nevada are each subject to a minimum annual medical loss ratio (“MLR”) of
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
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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 premiums 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.
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:
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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 and Medical Expense Payable
Medical expense includes 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 compensates 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.
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.
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”) using an actuarial process that is consistently applied and centrally controlled. Medical expenses payable includes claims reported but not yet paid, estimates for claims incurred but not reported, and estimates for the costs necessary to process unpaid claims at the end of each period. We estimate our medical claims 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 historical data for payment patterns, cost trends, product mix, seasonality, utilization of health care services, and other relevant factors. Each period, we re-examine previously established medical expense payable estimates based on actual claim submissions and other changes in facts and circumstances. As the medical expenses payable 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.
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Actuarial Standards of Practice generally require that the medical claims liability 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
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 March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, 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 restricted investments with financial institutions. Accounts at each financial institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to certain limits. At March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there was $
Industry Tax
Section 9010 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act imposes an annual, nondeductible insurance industry tax (“Industry Tax”), which is levied proportionately across the insurance industry for risk-based products. The Industry Tax was estimated
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based on a ratio of our net premiums written compared to the US Health insurance total net premiums. The Industry Tax was $
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.
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, it was on the simplified method available under U.S. GAAP. As we do not have trading history, volatility assumptions were developed using 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 straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards, which is generally
Additionally, prior to the IPO, the Parent had granted its Class B and Class C units to certain of our executives and board members ("Incentive Units") and had also approved the Company’s Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”) Plan. Upon the IPO, SARs were modified and concurrently were, partially settled in cash and partially settled with issuance of common stock, a portion of which is restricted as discussed in Note 10 below.
During March of 2021, we also amended certain of our contracts with third-party business partners and agreed to issue shares of common stock at the IPO price, in consideration for the discharge of certain contingent payment obligations under such agreements ("Stock Payment") as discussed in Note 10.
Equity-based compensation is recorded within selling, general and administrative expense, and medical expenses based on the function of the applicable employee and non-employee.
Net Loss per Share
The numerator for basic net loss per share is calculated as the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The denominator for basic net loss per share is determined as the weighted-average number of unrestricted common shares outstanding during the period ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:
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Basic net loss per share is the same as diluted net loss per share as the inclusion of all potentially dilutive shares would have been anti-dilutive.
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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 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:
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March 31, 2020 |
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Stock options |
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Emerging Growth Company Status
We are an emerging growth company, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that it (i) is no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opts out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. As a result, these condensed consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with the new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.
As described in “Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted” and “Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted” below, we early adopted certain accounting standards, as the JOBS Act does not preclude an emerging growth company from adopting a new or revised accounting standard earlier than the time that such standard applies to private companies. We expect to use the extended transition period for any other new or revised accounting standards during the period in which it remains an emerging growth company.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
On January 2021, we early adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This ASU eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge. A goodwill impairment charge would be recognized if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. This guidance did not have a material impact to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
On January1, 2021, we adopted ASU No. 2018-17, Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities, which provides clarification on determining whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest. This ASU requires reporting entities to consider indirect interests held through related parties under common control on a proportional basis rather than as the equivalent of a direct interest in its entirety. This guidance did not have a material impact to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
On January1, 2021, we adopted ASU No. 2018-15, Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract, which aligns the requirements for capitalization implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirement for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. Capitalized implementation costs related to a hosting arrangement that is a service contract will be amortized over the term of the hosting arrangement. New disclosures are required. This guidance did not have a material impact to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
3. Fair Value
US Treasury bills and certificate of deposits are reported at amortized costs which is equivalent to fair value. The following tables present the carrying value and fair value of these financial instruments as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
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Certificate of deposits |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Certificate of deposits |
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$ |
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$ |
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The carrying value of long-term debt represents the outstanding balance, net of unamortized debt issuance costs. As of March 31, 2021, the carrying value and fair value of our long-term debt was $
The fair value of our long-term debt is classified as a Level 3 financial instrument because certain inputs used to determine its fair value are not observable. The fair value was estimated using a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) methodology. The discount rate used in the DCF model was estimated based on a synthetic credit rating analysis for us, and a screening of market data to identify market yields of instruments within the range of identified credit ratings and with otherwise similar features.
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.
4. Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consisted of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
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Allowance for credit losses |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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$ |
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$ |
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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 credit loss related to accounts receivable of $
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5. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
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December 31, |
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$ |
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Office equipment and furniture |
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$ |
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Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $
6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consisted of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
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Goodwill |
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December 31, 2020 |
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Goodwill |
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$ |
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$ |
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Amortization expense relating to intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, was $
Remainder of 2021 |
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$ |
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2022 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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Thereafter |
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There were
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7. Medical Expenses Payable
The following table is a detail of medical expenses payable at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
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Claims incurred but not paid |
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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
The following table presents components of the change in medical expenses payable as of March 31, 2021 and 2020:
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Claims incurred but not paid - beginning balance |
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In March 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic. The COVID-19 virus disproportionately impacts older adults, especially those with chronic illnesses, which describes many of the seniors we serve. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, we experienced higher claims costs due to COVID-19 related inpatient admissions in the first half of the quarter. The ultimate impact of COVID-19 to us and our financial condition is presently unknown and we continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our claims reserve estimate.
We re-examine previously established outstanding claims reserve estimates based on actual claims submissions and other changes in facts and circumstances. We recognized an unfavorable prior year development, excluding provision for adverse deviation, of $
8. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt is recorded at carrying value in the consolidated balance sheets. The carrying value of long-term debt outstanding, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, consisted of the following at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
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As of March 31, 2021, the total long-term debt balance of $
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The term loan matures in , at which time the full balance of the term loan, including the commitment fee and the payment-in-kind balance, will be due.
In addition, the term loan includes financial covenants regarding the maintenance of minimum liquidity of $
9. Income Taxes
There was
We have cumulative NOLs as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. 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 March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), the federal NOLs generated in 2018 through 2020 will be carried forward indefinitely and are limited to an
Additionally, an “ownership change” as defined under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, 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 the 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
2021 Equity Incentive Plan
In connection with the IPO, on March 25, 2021, our Board of Directors adopted the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). Under the 2021 Plan, employees, consultants and directors of our company and our affiliates that perform services for us are eligible to receive awards. The 2021 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options (“ISOs”), non-statutory stock options (“NSOs”), stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, performance awards, other share-based awards (including restricted stock units) and other cash-based awards. ISOs may be granted only to employees, including officers. All other awards may be granted to employees, including officers, non-employee directors and consultants. The maximum number of shares available for issuance under the 2021 Plan may not exceed
IPO-Equity Awards
Stock options
Stock options generally vest
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Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the exercise price of the option and the closing price of our common stock. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised for three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were both $
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Restricted Stock Awards
New restricted stock awards ("RSAs") granted generally vest
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Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units ("RSU") generally vest
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The following is a summary of RSU transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2021:
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|
Non-Employee Awards
During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, total payment of $
Pre-IPO equity
Our Parent issued Incentive Units to certain employees, board members, and advisors, which were profits interests issued in Class B and Class C units. As of the IPO, only the time-vesting portion of Class B Incentive Units were fully vested.
In 2014, Alignment Healthcare Holdings, LLC’s Board of Directors adopted a Stock Appreciation Rights Plan (“SARs Plan”), under which Alignment Healthcare Holdings, LLC had granted awards in the form of SARs to employees, officers, directors, consultants, and other service providers of the Company.
Stock Appreciation Rights
In conjunction with the IPO, on March 24, 2021, the Company modified the Performance-vesting SARs to be converted into RSAs which vest
The following table is a summary of SARs transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2021:
|
|
SARs |
|
|
Balance as of December 31, 2020 |
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
Canceled |
|
|
( |
) |
Cash settlement or converted into common stock |
|
|
( |
) |
Unvested and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 |
|
|
|
Incentive Units
A portion of Incentive Units vest annually over four years (“Time-vesting Incentive Units”) and the remaining Incentive Units vest upon a change in control (“Performance-vesting Incentives Units”). The IPO was not considered a change in control under the original terms of the Incentive Units.
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The following table summarizes the equity-based awards activity as if the Series B and C Incentive Units were converted to RSA and common stock at the earliest period presented:
|
|
Equivalent Shares of RSA and Common Stock |
|
|
Balance as of December 31, 2019 |
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
Canceled |
|
|
( |
) |
Redeemed |
|
|
|
|
Balance as of March 31, 2020 |
|
|
|
|
|
Equivalent Shares of RSA and Common Stock |
|
|
Balance as of December 31, 2020 |
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
Canceled |
|
|
|
|
Redeemed |
|
|
( |
) |
Converted into common stock |
|
|
( |
) |
Converted into unvested RSAs |
|
|
( |
) |
Balance as of March 31, 2021 |
|
|
|
The following table summarizes unvested equity-based awards activity as if the Series B and C Incentive Units were converted to restricted common stock at the earliest period presented:
|
|
Equivalent Shares of Restricted Common Stock |
|
|
Balance as of December 31, 2019 |
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
Vested |
|
|
( |
) |
Balance as of March 31, 2020 |
|
|
|
|
|
Equivalent Shares of Restricted Common Stock |
|
|
Balance as of December 31, 2020 |
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
Vested |
|
|
( |
) |
Converted into unvested RSAs |
|
|
( |
) |
Balance as of March 31, 2021 |
|
|
|
Modifications
In conjunction with the Reorganization, the conversion of the Incentive Units into our RSAs was made pursuant to antidilution provisions of the original awards which required the award holders to be kept whole. As a result, there was no incremental compensation cost associated with the conversion.
In conjunction with the IPO, the Company modified the Time-vesting Incentive Units to be converted into RSAs and subject to the same time-vesting conditions upon the IPO, and modified the Performance-vesting SARs and Performance-vesting Incentive Units to be converted into RSAs which vest upon the later of the fourth anniversary of the original vesting commencement date or 50% annually on the first and second anniversary of the IPO.
Historically, no equity-based compensation expense was recognized for the SARs or Performance-vesting Incentive Units as the change in control was not probable.
As a result of the conversion and modification, we determined that the RSAs converted from the Performance-vesting SARs and the Performance-vesting Incentive Units should be remeasured as of the date of the modification (March 25, 2021).
The RSAs converted from the SARs were previously classified as liabilities and subject to remeasurement at fair value each reporting period. After the modification the converted RSAs were classified as equity, and were measured using the IPO stock price which will be recognized over the remaining modified vesting periods.
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Equity-Based Compensation Expense
We recognized equity-based compensation expense as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|||||
(amounts in thousands) |
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
||
Cash settlement of SARs |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Modification charge from performance-based Incentive Units and SARs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Total equity-based compensation expense |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
Total equity-based compensation was presented on the statement of operations as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|||||
(amounts in thousands) |
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Medical expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Total equity-based compensation expense |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
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, 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 in have adopted the RBC rules. Our health plans or risk-bearing entities were in compliance with the minimum capital requirements for all periods presented.
Tangible Net Equity
Our health plan in California is required to comply with the tangible net equity (“TNE”) requirements.
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 March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
Restricted Assets
Pursuant to the regulations governing our subsidiaries, we maintain certain deposits required by the government authorities in the form of certificate of deposits 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 restricted and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.
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We hold these assets until maturity, at which time these assets will renew or are invested in a similar type of investment instrument. 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.
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.
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 consolidated financial statements. Amounts accrued for legal proceedings were
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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 is intended to help the reader understand our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statement 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 prospectus, dated March 25, 2021 (File No. 333-253824) (the “IPO Prospectus”) as well as our unaudited 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 that is revolutionizing 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 HMO and PPO contracts, from approximately 13,000 at inception to over 83,000 today, representing a 32% compound annual growth rate across 22 markets and 3 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.
Recent Developments
On March 25, 2021, the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 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 the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“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. We expect to use the net proceeds from the IPO for working capital and general corporate purposes, including continued investments in the growth of our business, and strengthening our balance sheet by potentially repaying debt. We may also use a portion of our net proceeds to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, products, services or technologies
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See further discussion related to the IPO as described in Note 1, Organization, to Alignment Healthcare, Inc.'s consolidated financial statements.
Factors Affecting Our Performance
Our historical financial performance has been, and we expect our financial performance in the future will be, driven by our ability to:
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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 MBR financial performance and ultimately the ability to offer richer products in the market.
Executive Summary
The following table presents key financial statistics for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively:
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||
(dollars in '000's, except percentages) |
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
% Change |
|
||||||||||||||
Health Plan Membership |
|
|
83,100 |
|
|
|
62,900 |
|
|
|
32.1 |
% |
|||||||||||
Medical Benefits Ratio |
|
|
91.5 |
% |
|
|
86.0 |
% |
|
|
6.4 |
% |
|||||||||||
Revenues |
|
$ |
267,082 |
|
|
$ |
224,633 |
|
|
|
18.9 |
% |
|||||||||||
Loss from Operations |
|
$ |
(52,664 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,115 |
) |
|
N/M |
|
||||||||||||
Net loss |
|
$ |
(56,874 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,072 |
) |
|
N/M |
|
||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) |
|
$ |
(14,042 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,916 |
) |
|
N/M |
|
||||||||||||
Adjusted Gross Profit (1) |
|
$ |
22,605 |
|
|
$ |
31,342 |
|
|
|
-27.9 |
% |
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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 approximately 600 members and 7,400 members as of March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Adjusted Gross Profit and Medical Benefits Ratio, or MBR
Adjusted gross profit is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as revenue less medical expenses before depreciation and amortization and equity-based compensation expense. 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 is reconciled as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
||
(dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Revenues |
|
$ |
267,082 |
|
|
$ |
224,633 |
|
Medical expenses |
|
|
251,095 |
|
|
|
193,396 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
15,987 |
|
|
|
31,237 |
|
Gross profit % |
|
|
6.0 |
% |
|
|
13.9 |
% |
Add back: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Equity-based compensation (medical expenses) |
|
$ |
6,566 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Depreciation |
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
105 |
|
Total add back |
|
|
6,618 |
|
|
|
105 |
|
Adjusted gross profit |
|
$ |
22,605 |
|
|
$ |
31,342 |
|
Adjusted gross profit % |
|
|
8.5 |
% |
|
|
14.0 |
% |
We calculate our MBR by dividing total medical expenses excluding depreciation and equity-based compensation 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 (“MLR”) 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 income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, reorganization and transaction-related expenses 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. 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 income (loss), which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.
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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.
Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
||
(dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Net loss |
|
$ |
(56,874 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,072 |
) |
Add back: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Interest expense |
|
$ |
4,248 |
|
|
$ |
4,160 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
3,789 |
|
|
|
3,670 |
|
EBITDA |
|
|
(48,837 |
) |
|
|
(2,242 |
) |
Equity-based compensation(1) |
|
|
31,787 |
|
|
|
326 |
|
Reorganization and transaction-related expenses(2) |
|
|
3,008 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
(14,042 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,916 |
) |
Impact of COVID-19 on Our Operations
The severity, magnitude and duration of the current COVID-19 pandemic is uncertain and rapidly changing. As of the date of this Quarterly Report, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may impact our business, results of operations and financial condition remains uncertain. Furthermore, because of our business model, the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may not be fully reflected in our results of operations and overall financial condition until future periods.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we took the following actions to ensure the safety of our employees and their families and to address the physical, mental and social health of our members:
The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on certain developments, including: the duration and spread of the outbreak; government responses to the pandemic; its impact on the health and welfare of our members, our employees and their families; its impact on member, industry, or employee events; delays in hiring and onboarding new employees; and effects on our partners and supply chain, some of which are uncertain, difficult to predict, and not within our control. Further, as a result of the pandemic, we have experienced increased challenges in appropriately documenting members’ underlying conditions, lower RAF scores among new members than we have historically experienced, limitations on our ability to engage in outreach to potential new members, abnormal seasonality in our medical expense and increased operational expenditures.
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of operations data for the periods indicated:
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
||
(dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Earned premiums |
|
$ |
267,000 |
|
|
$ |
224,266 |
|
Other |
|
|
82 |
|
|
|
367 |
|
Total revenues |
|
|
267,082 |
|
|
|
224,633 |
|
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Medical expenses |
|
|
251,095 |
|
|
|
193,396 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
64,914 |
|
|
|
32,787 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
3,737 |
|
|
|
3,565 |
|
Total expenses |
|
|
319,746 |
|
|
|
229,748 |
|
Loss from operations |
|
|
(52,664 |
) |
|
|
(5,115 |
) |
Other expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Interest expense |
|
|
4,248 |
|
|
|
4,160 |
|
Other (income) expenses |
|
|
(38 |
) |
|
|
797 |
|
Total other expenses |
|
|
4,210 |
|
|
|
4,957 |
|
Loss before income taxes |
|
|
(56,874 |
) |
|
|
(10,072 |
) |
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(56,874 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,072 |
) |
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 March 31, |
|
||||||||||
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|||||||
(% of revenue) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
Earned premiums |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
|||||
Other |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|||||
Total revenues |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
Medical expenses |
|
|
94 |
|
|
|
86 |
|
|||||
Selling. general and administrative expenses |
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
|||||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|||||
Total expenses |
|
|
119 |
|
|
|
102 |
|
|||||
Loss from operations |
|
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|||||
Other expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
Interest expense |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|||||
Other (income) expenses |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|||||
Total other expenses |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|||||
Loss before income taxes |
|
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|||||
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|||||
Net loss |
|
|
(21 |
)% |
|
|
(4 |
)% |
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Comparison of the Three-Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
Revenues
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
|||||
(dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Earned premiums |
|
$ |
267,000 |
|
|
$ |
224,266 |
|
|
$ |
42,734 |
|
|
|
19.1 |
% |
|
Other |
|
|
82 |
|
|
$ |
367 |
|
|
|
(285 |
) |
|
|
(77.7 |
)% |
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
267,082 |
|
|
$ |
224,633 |
|
|
$ |
42,449 |
|
|
|
18.9 |
% |
Revenues. Revenues were $267.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, an increase of $42.4 million, or 18.9%, compared to $224.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The increase was driven primarily by growth in Alignment’s Health Plan membership in 2021 as compared to 2020 offset by a reduction in capitation revenue from third party payors.
Expenses
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
$ Change |
|
|
% Change |
|
||||||||||||||
(dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Medical expenses |
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$ |
251,095 |
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$ |
193,396 |
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$ |
57,699 |
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29.8 |
% |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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64,914 |
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32,787 |
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32,127 |
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98.0 |
% |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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3,737 |
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3,565 |
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172 |
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4.8 |
% |
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Total expenses |
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$ |
319,746 |
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|
$ |
229,748 |
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|
$ |
89,998 |
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|
|
39.2 |
% |
Medical Expenses. Medical expenses were $251.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, an increase of $57.7 million, or 29.8%, compared to $193.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The increase was driven primarily by growth in Alignment’s Health Plan membership in 2021 as compared to 2020. In addition, the increase was partially due to $6.6 million of equity-based compensation recorded to medical expenses related to the IPO. Overall, medical expenses grew at a higher rate than total revenues due to a combination of mix shift of membership away from Alignment's third-party payor members from 2020 to 2021, and the impact of COVID-19 on utilization in 2021. For the first half of the quarter ending March 31, 2021, we experienced an increase in inpatient admissions due to COVID-related hospitalizations. The ultimate impact of COVID-19 to us and our financial condition is presently unknown and we continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our claims reserve estimate.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $64.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, an increase of $32.1 million, or 98.0%, compared to $32.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The increase was primarily due to equity-based compensation of $25.2 million related to the initial public offering ($11.4 million of which represents a cash settlement of previously issued awards). Excluding the equity-based compensation in the first quarter of 2021, our, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 21% from the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The remaining increase was driven by ongoing investments and expenditures in sales and marketing to drive the growth of Alignment’s Health Plan membership, continued hiring of employees to support that growth, and investments related to the IPO.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense was $3.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, an increase of $0.2 million, or 4.8%, compared to $3.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The increase was primarily due to the amount and timing of our capital expenditures and the associated depreciation relative to 2020.
Other Expenses
Interest expense. Interest expense was $4.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, an increase of $0.1 million, or 2.1%, compared to $4.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
Other expenses. Other expenses were $0.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, a decrease of $0.8 million, compared to $0.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The decrease was primarily due to losses on the disposal of assets in 2020 that did not recur in 2021.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
On March 25, 2021, the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 for the initial public offering of 27,200,000 shares of common stock was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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. 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. We expect to use the net proceeds from the IPO for working capital and general corporate purposes, including continued investments in the growth of our business, and strengthening our balance sheet by potentially repaying debt. We may also use a portion of our net proceeds to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, products, services or technologies. See further discussion related to the IPO as described in Note 1, Organization, to Alignment Healthcare, Inc.'s consolidated financial statements.
Prior to the IPO, we have financed our operations principally through private placements of our equity securities, revenues, and a loan agreement with CR Group (“CRG”). As of March 31, 2021 we had $528.4 million in cash. 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 and due to additional general and administrative costs we expect to incur in connection with operating 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, together with anticipated revenues from our operations, will be sufficient to fund our operating and 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 and increase our sales and marketing activities. We may in the future enter into arrangements to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, services and technologies, including intellectual property rights. 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. Our health plans or risk-bearing entities were in compliance with the minimum capital requirements for all periods presented.
Term Loan
On August 21, 2018, we entered into a term loan with CRG for $80 million, with an option to borrow up to an additional $20 million (as amended, the “Term Loan”). In April 2019, we amended the Term Loan to increase its borrowing capacity by $75 million and drew down $35 million in May 2019. The Term Loan was subject to a commitment fee of $6.8 million and we incurred debt issuance costs of $3.6 million. The Term Loan matures in June 2023, at which time the full balance of the Term Loan, including the commitment fee and the payment-in-kind balance, will be due.
The commitment fees are deferred as part of debt issuance costs and are amortized to interest expense over the term using the effective interest method. The debt issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term using the effective interest method.
The Term Loan bears interest at a rate of 10.25% payable on a quarterly basis. We have the option to pay a portion of the interest in cash with the remaining portion of the interest added to the principal balance as a payment-in-kind. The payment-in-kind is also subject to a commitment fee of 5%. The cash and payment-in-kind interest rates were 7.75% and 2.50%, respectively, through April 2019, and then converted to 7.50% and 2.75%, respectively. In 2019 and 2020, we utilized our option to pay the quarterly interest payments in both cash and payment-in-kind. As of March 31, 2021, the payment-in-kind balance was $9.0 million.
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Our total long-term debt balance of $150.9 million as of March 31, 2021 included the principal balance of $135.0 million, the initial commitment fee of $6.8 million, and the payment-in-kind interest on the principal balance of $9.0 million. The payment-in-kind interest on the principal balance is also subject to the commitment fee which was 0.1 million as of March 31, 2021. The amount was included in the long-term debt balance.
In addition, the Term Loan includes financial covenants regarding the maintenance of minimum liquidity of $6 million of operating cash, as defined, on a consolidated basis, at least $10 million in its cash accounts on a daily basis and minimum consolidated revenue amounts in the calendar years through 2022. As of March 31, 2021, we were in compliance with the financial covenants. The Term Loan is guaranteed by certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries and collateralized by all unrestricted assets.
Cash Flows
The following table presents a summary of our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated.
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2020 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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$ |
(38,107 |
) |
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$ |
(21,819 |
) |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(4,446 |
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(3,735 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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363,659 |
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131,484 |
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Net change in cash |
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321,106 |
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105,930 |
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Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period |
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207,811 |
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86,484 |
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Cash and restricted cash at end of period |
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$ |
528,917 |
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$ |
192,414 |
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Operating Activities
For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, net cash used in operating activities was $38.1 million, an increase of $16.3 million compared to net cash used in operating activities of $21.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Significant changes impacting net cash provided by operating activities for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2020 were as follows: Increase in net loss offset by changes in working capital related to the timing of claims payment activities and the timing of accrued payments.
Investing Activities
For the quarter ended March 31, 2021, net cash used in investing activities was $4.4 million, an increase of $0.7 million compared to net cash used in investing activities of $3.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The increase primarily relates to incremental capital expenditures related to information technology and infrastructure projects.
Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities was $363.7 million and $131.5 million during the quarters ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, an increase of $232.2 million. The increase primarily relates to proceeds from the IPO in the first quarter of 2021 which was higher than the funding received in the first quarter of 2020.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations disclosed in our IPO Prospectus.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of March 31, 2021.
JOBS Act
We qualify as an “emerging growth company” pursuant to the provisions of the JOBS Act. For as long as we are an “emerging growth company,” we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies,” including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive
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compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, exemptions from the requirements of holding advisory “say-on-pay” votes on executive compensation and shareholder advisory votes on golden parachute compensation.
In addition, under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We intend to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that we (i) are no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. As a result, our consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with the new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.
As described under Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted” and “Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted”, we early adopted certain accounting standards, as the JOBS Act does not preclude an emerging growth company from adopting a new or revised accounting standard earlier than the time that such standard applies to private companies. We expect to use the extended transition period for any other new or revised accounting standards during the period in which we remain an emerging growth company.
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our 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 two 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.
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 Policies" in the IPO Prospectus.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted” for more information.
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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.
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 March 31, 2021.
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 March 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain employees began working remotely in March 2020. We have not identified any material changes in our internal control over financial reporting as a result of these changes to the working environment, in part because our internal control over financial reporting was designed to operate in a remote working environment. We are continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation to determine any potential impact on the design and operating effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
See Note 14, Commitments and Contingencies – Legal Proceedings, to Alignment Healthcare Holdings, LLC’s 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 IPO Prospectus.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
There were no unregistered sales of equity securities during the three-months ended March 31, 2021.
Use of Proceeds
On March 25, 2021, the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 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. We may also use a portion of our net proceeds to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, products, services or technologies.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
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101.CAL* |
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101.DEF* |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
101.LAB* |
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101.PRE* |
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* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith
+ Indicates management contract or compensatory plan.
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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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Date: May 17, 2021 |
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/s/ John Kao |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: May 17, 2021 |
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/s/ Thomas Freeman |
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Thomas Freeman |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 10.9
AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE USA, LLC AND
JOHN E. KAO MARCH 26, 2021
AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is made and
entered into as of March 26, 2021, by and between Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC, a California corporation (the “Employer”), and John E. Kao (the “Employee”).
WHEREAS, the Employer desires to continue to employ the Employee, and the Employee desires to accept such employment, on the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows.
“Affiliate” means, when used with reference to a specified Person, (a) any Person who directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the specified Person, (b) any Person who is an officer, director, partner, member, manager or trustee of, or serves in a similar capacity with respect to, the specified Person, or for which the specified Person is an officer, director, partner, member or manager or trustee or serves in a similar capacity, (c) any Person who, directly or indirectly, is the beneficial owner of 10% or more of any class of equity securities of the specified Person, or of which the specified Person, directly or indirectly, is the owner of 10% or more of any class of equity securities and (d) any member of such specified Person’s immediate family.
“Board” means the board of directors of Alignment Healthcare, Inc. or any other Person the Board has appointed or delegated authority.
“Cause” means the Employee’s:
“Confidential Information” means all proprietary and other information relating to the business and operations of the Employer and its Affiliates, which has not been specifically designated for release to the public by an authorized representative of the Employer or one of its Affiliates, including, but not limited to the following: (i) information, observations, procedures and data concerning the business or affairs of the Employer or any of its Affiliates; (ii) products or services; (iii) costs and pricing structures;
“Disability” means the Employee’s inability, due to physical or mental illness or disability, to perform the essential functions of his employment with the Employer, even with reasonable accommodation that does not impose an undue hardship on the Employer, for more than 60 consecutive days, or for any 90 days within any one year period, unless a longer period is required by federal or state law, in which case such longer period will be applicable. The Employer reserves the right, in good faith, to make the determination of Disability under this Agreement based on information supplied by the Employee and/or his medical personnel, as well as information from medical personnel selected by the Employer or its insurers.
“Employer” has the meaning set forth in the preamble; provided that, for purposes of Sections 8 through 15, “Employer” includes Alignment Healthcare, Inc. and all of its Subsidiaries and Affiliates. All references in this Agreement to Alignment Healthcare, Inc. shall refer to Alignment Healthcare Holdings, LLC prior to its conversion into Alignment Healthcare, Inc. unless the context indicates otherwise.
“Good Reason” means:
(A) if the Employee has in his sole discretion agreed in writing that such event shall not be Good Reason or (B) unless, (I) within 60 days of the occurrence of the events claimed to be Good Reason the Employee notifies the Employer in writing of the reasons why he believes that Good Reason exists, (II) the Employer has failed to correct the circumstance that would otherwise be Good Reason within 30 days of receipt of such notice, and (III) the Employee terminates his employment within 60 days of such 30-day period (the date of such resignation, the “Early Resignation Date”).
“Person” shall be construed broadly and shall include, without limitation, an individual, a partnership, an investment fund, a limited liability company, a corporation, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization and a governmental entity or any department, agency or political subdivision thereof.
“Subsidiary” or “Subsidiaries” of any Person means any corporation, partnership, joint venture or other legal entity of which such Person (either alone or through or together with any other Person), owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the stock or other equity interests which are generally entitled to vote for the election of the board of directors or other governing body of such corporation or other legal entity.
“Termination Date” means the effective date of the termination of the Employee’s employment hereunder, which (i) in the case of termination due to resignation by the Employee without Good Reason, shall mean the date that is 90 days following the date of the Employee’s written notice to the Employer of his resignation, or in the case of resignation by the Employee with Good Reason, shall mean the Early Resignation Date, provided, however, that in each case the Employer may accelerate the Termination Date;
(ii) in the case of termination by reason of the Employee’s death, shall mean the date of death; (iii) in the case of termination by reason of Disability, shall mean the date specified in the notice of such termination delivered to the Employee by the Employer; (iv) in the case of a termination by the Employer for Cause or without Cause, shall mean the date specified in the written notice of such termination delivered to the Employee by the Employer; (iv) in the case of termination by mutual agreement, shall mean the date mutually agreed to by the parties hereto, (v) in the case of termination due to either party’s delivery to the other party of a Notice of Nonrenewal pursuant to Section 2, shall mean the next scheduled Renewal Date to which the Notice of Nonrenewal relates.
$675,000 per annum.
Employer or one or more of its Affiliates or Subsidiaries or business units or divisions thereof, and/or may be based on individual quantitative or qualitative performance objectives or any combination of the foregoing. The calculation of the achievement of Performance Targets for each year shall be determined by the Board or Compensation Committee thereof in its good faith discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, the Bonus in respect of calendar year 2021 shall be prorated such that the Bonus for the period of (i) January 1, 2021 through March 25, 2021 shall be based on a Base Salary equal to $675,000 per annum and a Target Bonus Percentage and Maximum Bonus Percentage equal to 50% and 100%, respectively, and (ii) March 26, 2021 through December 31, 2021 shall be based on a Base Salary equal to $675,000 per annum and a Target Bonus Percentage and Maximum Bonus Percentage equal to 100% and 200%, respectively. The Bonus, if any, payable with respect to a calendar year shall be paid within 30 days following the rendering of the Employer’s audited financial statements for the relevant calendar year, but not later than June 1st of the year immediately following such relevant calendar year, provided that (except as set forth in Section 6) the Employee remains employed with the Employer or one of its Affiliates through the applicable payment date.
Employee of a Notice of Nonrenewal, the Employer shall have no current or further obligations (including Base Salary) to the Employee under this Agreement other than as set forth in Section 6(a) and payment of any Bonus for any calendar year preceding the calendar year in which termination occurs which has not yet been paid, payable at the time bonuses for such calendar year are otherwise payable to senior executives of the Employer (“Prior Year Bonus”).
termination of the Employee’s employment are subject to the Employee’s execution and delivery of a Release, (i) no such payments shall be made prior to the first normal payroll date of the Employer occurring on or after the Release Effective Date, (ii) the Employer shall deliver the Release to the Employee within ten business days following the Termination Date, (iii) if the Employee fails to execute the Release on or prior to the Release Expiration Date (as defined below) or the Employee timely revokes his acceptance of the Release within the seven day period following the Release Expiration Date, the Employee shall not be entitled to the Severance Benefits otherwise conditioned on the Release, and (iv) if the Employee executes the Release on or prior to the Release Expiration Date and does not timely revoke his acceptance of the Release within the seven day period following the Release Expiration Date, any Severance Benefits that would otherwise have been paid to the Employee prior to the first normal payroll date of the Employer occurring on or after the Release Effective Date but for clause (i) above shall be paid on the first normal payroll date of the Employer occurring on or after the Release Effective Date. For purposes of this Section 6(d), “Release Expiration Date” shall mean the date that is 21 days following the date upon which the Employer timely delivers the Release to the Employee, or, in the event that termination of the Employee’s employment is “in connection with an exit incentive or other employment termination program” (as such phrase is defined in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967), the date that is 45 days following such delivery date, and “Release Effective Date” shall mean the eighth day following the Release Expiration Date, provided that the Employee executes the Release on or prior to the Release Expiration Date and does not timely revoke his acceptance of the Release within the seven day period following the Release Expiration Date.
with any of its provisions, or arising out of, based upon, or relating in any way to the Employee’s employment or association with the Employer, or termination of the same, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any questions regarding whether a particular dispute is arbitrable, and any alleged violation of statute, common law or public policy, including, but not limited to, any state or federal statutory claims, shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration in Orange County, California, in accordance with the JAMS Employment Arbitration Rules and Procedures, before a single neutral arbitrator selected from the JAMS panel, or if JAMS is no longer able to supply the arbitrator, such arbitrator shall be selected from the American Arbitration Association, in accordance with its National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes (the arbitrator selected hereunder, the “Arbitrator”). Provisional injunctive relief may, but need not, be sought by either party to this Agreement in a court of law while arbitration proceedings are pending, pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.8, and any provisional injunctive relief granted by such court shall remain effective until the matter is finally determined by the Arbitrator. Final resolution of any dispute through arbitration may include any remedy or relief which the Arbitrator deems just and equitable, including any and all remedies provided by applicable state or federal statutes. At the conclusion of the arbitration, the Arbitrator shall issue a written decision that sets forth the essential findings and conclusions upon which the Arbitrator’s award or decision is based. Any award or relief granted by the Arbitrator hereunder shall be final and binding on the parties hereto and may be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. To the extent permitted by law, the arbitrator’s fees and arbitration expenses and any other costs associated with the arbitration or arbitration hearing that are unique to arbitration will be borne equally by each party. The parties shall each pay their own deposition, witness, expert and attorneys’ fees and other expenses as and to the same extent as if the matter were being heard in court, provided that the arbitrator may in its discretion award costs to the prevailing party if it determines that to be appropriate.
employed by the Employer and after the termination of the Employee’s employment for any reason, the Employee will respond and provide information with regard to matters in which the Employee has knowledge as a result of the Employee’s employment with the Employer, and will provide reasonable assistance to the Employer, its Affiliates and their respective representatives in defense of any claims that may be made against the Employer or its Affiliates, and will assist the Employer and its Affiliates in the prosecution of any claims that may be made by the Employer or its Affiliates, to the extent that such claims may relate to the period of the Employee’s employment with the Employer, provided, that with respect to periods after the termination of the Employee’s employment, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing such assistance and, with respect to any period in which the Employee is required to provide more than ten hours of assistance per week after his termination of employment but is not receiving severance payments from the Employer or its Affiliates, and is not testifying, the Employer shall pay the Employee a reasonable amount of money for his services at a reasonable rate agreed to between the Employer and the Employee; and provided further that after the Employee’s termination of employment with the Employer, such assistance shall not unreasonably interfere with the Employee’s business or personal obligations. The Employee agrees to promptly inform the Employer if the Employee becomes aware of any lawsuits involving such claims that may be filed or threatened against the Employer or its Affiliates. The Employee also agrees to promptly inform the Employer (to the extent the Employee is legally permitted to do so) if the Employee is asked to assist in any investigation of the Employer or its Affiliates (or their actions), regardless of whether a lawsuit or other proceeding has then been filed against the Employer or its Affiliates with respect to such investigation, and shall not do so unless legally required.
Execution of this Agreement constitutes the Employee’s acknowledgment of receipt of written notification of this Section 15 and of notice of the general exception to assignments of Inventions provided under the Uniform Employee Patents Act, in the form adopted by the state having jurisdiction over this Agreement or provision, or any comparable applicable law.
Employee’s obligations under the prior agreement shall continue to apply). The parties further intend that this Agreement shall constitute the complete and exclusive statement of its terms and that no extrinsic evidence whatsoever may be introduced in any judicial, administrative, or other legal proceeding to vary the terms of this Agreement.
(i) no person or entity has made or has the authority to make any representations or promises on behalf of any of the parties which are inconsistent with the representations or promises contained in this Agreement, and (ii) this Agreement has not been executed in reliance on any representations or promises not set forth herein. Specifically, no promises, warranties or representations have been made by anyone on any topic or subject matter related to the Employee’s relationship with the Employer or any of its Affiliates or any of their executives or employees, including but not limited to any promises, warranties or representations regarding future employment, compensation, benefits, any entitlement to equity interests in the Employer or any of its Affiliates or regarding the termination of the Employee’s employment. In this regard, the Employee agrees that no promises, warranties or representations shall be deemed to be made in the future unless they are set forth in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Employer.
Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC 4 Park Plaza Drive, #500
Irvine, CA 92614
Facsimile: (949) 679-0005
E-mail: mfoster@alignmenthealthcare.com Attention: Corporate Secretary
with a copy to: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019-6064 Fax: (212) 757-3990
Email: lwitdorchic@paulweiss.com Attention: Lawrence I. Witdorchic
or to such other address as the recipient party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith.
(a) adopt such amendments to this Agreement and appropriate policies and procedures, including amendments and policies with retroactive effect, that the Employer determines necessary or appropriate to preserve the intended tax treatment of the benefits provided by
this Agreement, to preserve the economic benefits of this Agreement and to avoid less favorable accounting or tax consequences for the Employer and/or (b) take such other actions as the Employer determines necessary or appropriate to exempt the amounts payable hereunder from Section 409A of the Code and related Department of Treasury guidance, or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and related Department of Treasury guidance, including such Department of Treasury guidance and other interpretive materials as may be issued after the date hereof, and avoid the applicable of penalty taxes thereunder. No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed to transfer any liability for failure to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code from the Employee or any other individual to the Employer or any of its Affiliates, employees or agents. To the extent any amounts under this Agreement are payable by reference to Employee’s “termination of employment,” such term and similar terms shall be deemed to refer to Employee’s “separation from service,” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, to the extent any payments hereunder constitute nonqualified deferred compensation, within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then if the Employee is a specified employee (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) as of the date of Employee’s separation from service, each such payment that is payable upon the Employee’s separation from service and would have been paid prior to the six-month anniversary of Employee’s separation from service, shall be delayed until the earlier to occur of (i) the first day of the seventh month following the Employee’s separation from service or (ii) the date of the Employee’s death.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Employment Agreement as of the date first written above.
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE USA, LLC
By: /s/ Supriya Sood
Name: Supriya Sood
Title: Chief People Officer
/s/ John Kao
John E. Kao, individually
SCHEDULE l
LIST OF SECURITIES AND INTERESTS OWNED
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Exhibit 10.10
AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE USA, LLC AND
DAWN MARONEY MARCH 26, 2021
AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is made and
entered into as of March 26, 2021, by and between Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC, a California corporation (the “Employer”), and Dawn Maroney (the “Employee”).
WHEREAS, the Employer desires to continue to employ the Employee, and the Employee desires to accept such employment, on the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows.
“Affiliate” means, when used with reference to a specified Person, (a) any Person who directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the specified Person, (b) any Person who is an officer, director, partner, member, manager or trustee of, or serves in a similar capacity with respect to, the specified Person, or for which the specified Person is an officer, director, partner, member or manager or trustee or serves in a similar capacity, (c) any Person who, directly or indirectly, is the beneficial owner of 10% or more of any class of equity securities of the specified Person, or of which the specified Person, directly or indirectly, is the owner of 10% or more of any class of equity securities and (d) any member of such specified Person’s immediate family.
“Board” means the board of directors of Alignment Healthcare, Inc. or any other Person the Board has appointed or delegated authority.
“Cause” means the Employee’s:
“Confidential Information” means all proprietary and other information relating to the business and operations of the Employer and its Affiliates, which has not been specifically designated for release to the public by an authorized representative of the Employer or one of its Affiliates, including, but not limited to the following: (i) information, observations, procedures and data concerning the business or affairs of the Employer or any of its Affiliates; (ii) products or services; (iii) costs and pricing structures;
“Disability” means the Employee’s inability, due to physical or mental illness or disability, to perform the essential functions of her employment with the Employer, even with reasonable accommodation that does not impose an undue hardship on the Employer, for more than 60 consecutive days, or for any 90 days within any one year period, unless a longer period is required by federal or state law, in which case such longer period will be applicable. The Employer reserves the right, in good faith, to make the determination of Disability under this Agreement based on information supplied by the Employee and/or her medical personnel, as well as information from medical personnel selected by the Employer or its insurers.
“Effective Date” means March 26, 2021.
“Employer” has the meaning set forth in the preamble; provided that, for purposes of Sections 8 through 15, “Employer” includes Alignment Healthcare, Inc. and all of its Subsidiaries and Affiliates. All references in this Agreement to Alignment
Healthcare, Inc. shall refer to Alignment Healthcare Holdings, LLC prior to its conversion into Alignment Healthcare, Inc. unless the context indicates otherwise.
“Good Reason” means:
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this definition, Good Reason shall not exist
(A) if the Employee has in her sole discretion agreed in writing that such event shall not be Good Reason or (B) unless, (I) within 60 days of the occurrence of the events claimed to be Good Reason the Employee notifies the Employer in writing of the reasons why he believes that Good Reason exists, (II) the Employer has failed to correct the circumstance that would otherwise be Good Reason within 30 days of receipt of such notice, and (III) the Employee terminates her employment within 60 days of such 30-day period (the date of such resignation, the “Early Resignation Date”).
“Person” shall be construed broadly and shall include, without limitation, an individual, a partnership, an investment fund, a limited liability company, a corporation, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization and a governmental entity or any department, agency or political subdivision thereof.
“Subsidiary” or “Subsidiaries” of any Person means any corporation, partnership, joint venture or other legal entity of which such Person (either alone or through or together with any other Person), owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the stock or other equity interests which are generally entitled to vote for the election of the board of directors or other governing body of such corporation or other legal entity.
“Termination Date” means the effective date of the termination of the Employee’s employment hereunder, which (i) in the case of termination due to resignation by the Employee without Good Reason, shall mean the date that is 90 days following the date of the Employee’s written notice to the Employer of her resignation, or in the case of resignation by the Employee with Good Reason, shall mean the Early Resignation Date, provided, however, that in each case the Employer may accelerate the Termination Date;
(ii) in the case of termination by reason of the Employee’s death, shall mean the date of death; (iii) in the case of termination by reason of Disability, shall mean the date specified in the notice of such termination delivered to the Employee by the Employer; (iv) in the
case of a termination by the Employer for Cause or without Cause, shall mean the date specified in the written notice of such termination delivered to the Employee by the Employer; (iv) in the case of termination by mutual agreement, shall mean the date mutually agreed to by the parties hereto, (v) in the case of termination due to either party’s delivery to the other party of a Notice of Nonrenewal pursuant to Section 2, shall mean the next scheduled Renewal Date to which the Notice of Nonrenewal relates.
$550,000 per annum.
by the Employer. The amount of the Bonus, if any, payable in respect of any calendar year will be determined based on the achievement of performance goals established for the Employee by the Board or compensation committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) within the first 90 days of such year (or with respect to the first calendar year hereunder, within the first 30 days of the commencement of the Employment Period) (the “Performance Targets”). The target Bonus (the “Target Bonus Percentage”) and the maximum Bonus (the “Maximum Bonus Percentage”) in respect of each calendar year will equal 85% and 170%, respectively, of the Base Salary payable to the Employee for such year. Performance Targets may be based on quantitative performance objectives for the Employer or one or more of its Affiliates or Subsidiaries or business units or divisions thereof, and/or may be based on individual quantitative or qualitative performance objectives or any combination of the foregoing. The calculation of the achievement of Performance Targets for each year shall be determined by the Board or Compensation Committee thereof in its good faith discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, the Bonus in respect of calendar year 2021 shall be prorated such that the Bonus for the period of (i) January 1, 2021 through March 25, 2021 shall be based on a Base Salary equal to $500,000 per annum and a Target Bonus Percentage and Maximum Bonus Percentage equal to 35% and 70%, respectively, and (ii) March 26, 2021 through December 31, 2021 shall be based on a Base Salary equal to $550,000 per annum and a Target Bonus Percentage and Maximum Bonus Percentage equal to 85% and 170%, respectively. The Bonus, if any, payable with respect to a calendar year shall be paid within 30 days following the rendering of the Employer’s audited financial statements for the relevant calendar year, but not later than June 1st of the year immediately following such relevant calendar year, provided that (except as set forth in Section 6) the Employee remains employed with the Employer or one of its Affiliates through the applicable payment date.
less frequently than annually during the Employment Period and may increase, but not decrease, the rate of Base Salary and the Bonus Percentages from those then in effect.
on Schedule 1 shall constitute a violation of this Section 11(a). If the Employee acquires knowledge of a business venture which may be a business venture or prospective business venture (“Corporate Opportunity”) in which the Employer could have an interest or expectancy, or otherwise is exploiting any Corporate Opportunity, the Employee shall promptly bring such opportunity to the Employer. The Employee shall not have the right to hold any such Corporate Opportunity for her own account or benefit (or for the account or benefit of her agents’, partners’ or Affiliates’), or to recommend, assign or otherwise transfer or deal in such Corporate Opportunity with Persons other than the Employer.
may have, to a temporary, preliminary or permanent injunction or other appropriate equitable relief to restrain any such breach without showing or proving any actual damage to the non-breaching party from any court having competent jurisdiction over either party.
or with others) may make, discover, create or conceive in the course of the Employee’s employment. The Employee acknowledges that the Work Product is the property of the Employer. To the extent that any of the Work Product is capable of protection by copyright, the Employee acknowledges that it is created within the scope of the Employee’s employment and is a work made for hire. To the extent that any such material may not be a work made for hire, the Employee hereby assigns to the Employer all rights in such material. To the extent that any of the Work Product is an invention, discovery, process or other potentially patentable subject matter (the “Inventions”), the Employee hereby assigns to the Employer all right, title, and interest in and to all Inventions. The Employer acknowledges that the assignment in the preceding sentence does not apply to an Invention that the Employee develops entirely on her own time without using the Employer’s equipment, supplies, facilities or trade secret information, except for those Inventions that either:
Employer.
Execution of this Agreement constitutes the Employee’s acknowledgment of receipt of written notification of this Section 15 and of notice of the general exception to assignments of Inventions provided under the Uniform Employee Patents Act, in the form adopted by the state having jurisdiction over this Agreement or provision, or any comparable applicable law.
the Employee has entered into this Agreement knowingly and voluntarily and with full knowledge and understanding of the provisions of this Agreement after being given the opportunity to consult with counsel. The Employee further represents that in entering into this Agreement, the Employee is not relying on any statements or representations made by any of the directors, officers, employees or agents of the Employer or any of its Affiliates which are not expressly set forth herein, and that the Employee is relying only upon the Employee’s own judgment and any advice provided by the Employee’s attorney.
(i) no person or entity has made or has the authority to make any representations or promises on behalf of any of the parties which are inconsistent with the representations or promises contained in this Agreement, and (ii) this Agreement has not been executed in reliance on any representations or promises not set forth herein. Specifically, no promises, warranties or representations have been made by anyone on any topic or subject matter related to the Employee’s relationship with the Employer or any of its Affiliates or any of their executives or employees, including but not limited to any promises, warranties or representations regarding future employment, compensation, benefits, any entitlement to equity interests in the Employer or any of its Affiliates or regarding the termination of the Employee’s employment. In this regard, the Employee agrees that no promises, warranties or representations shall be deemed to be made in the future unless they are set forth in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Employer.
enforceable. No waiver of any provision or violation of this Agreement by the Employer shall be implied by the Employer’s forbearance or failure to take action. The expiration or termination of the Employment Period and this Agreement shall not impair the rights or obligations of any party hereto which shall have accrued hereunder prior to such expiration or termination.
number or e-mail address set forth below or, as to each party, at such other address as designated by that party in a written notice to the other parties. All notices and communications shall be deemed to have been validly served, given or delivered (i) if personally delivered, upon receipt or refusal to accept delivery, (ii) if sent via facsimile, upon mechanical confirmation of successful transmission thereof generated by the sending facsimile machine, (iii) if sent by a commercial overnight courier for delivery on the next business day, on the first business day after deposit with such courier service (or the second business day if sent to an address not in the United States), (iv) if sent by registered or certified mail, three days after deposit thereof in the United States mail, or (v) if sent by electronic mail, one business day after transmission when directed to the appropriate e- mail address (provided that the party giving notice must verify the e-mail address of the recipient prior to transmission):
Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC 1100 Town & Country Road Suite 1600
Orange, CA 92868
Facsimile: (949) 679-0005
E-mail: mfoster@alignmenthealthcare.com Attention: Corporate Secretary
with a copy to: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019-6064 Fax: (212) 757-3990
Email: lwitdorchic@paulweiss.com Attention: Lawrence I. Witdorchic
or to such other address as the recipient party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith.
Section 409A of the Code, each of the payments that may be made hereunder is designated as a separate payment and, for the avoidance of doubt and without limiting the foregoing, the Employee’s right to receive installment payments pursuant to Section 6(c) shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate and distinct payments. To the extent that any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, such reimbursement or benefit shall be provided no later than December 31 of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred. The reimbursements under this Agreement are not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit, and the amount of expenses reimbursed in one taxable year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Employer determines that any amounts payable hereunder will be immediately taxable to the Employee under Section 409A of the Code and related Department of Treasury guidance, the Employer reserves the right (without any obligation to do so or to indemnify the Employee for failure to do so) to
(a) adopt such amendments to this Agreement and appropriate policies and procedures, including amendments and policies with retroactive effect, that the Employer determines necessary or appropriate to preserve the intended tax treatment of the benefits provided by this Agreement, to preserve the economic benefits of this Agreement and to avoid less favorable accounting or tax consequences for the Employer and/or (b) take such other actions as the Employer determines necessary or appropriate to exempt the amounts payable hereunder from Section 409A of the Code and related Department of Treasury guidance, or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and related Department of Treasury guidance, including such Department of Treasury guidance and other interpretive materials as may be issued after the date hereof, and avoid the applicable of penalty taxes thereunder. No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed to transfer any liability for failure to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code from the Employee or any other individual to the Employer or any of its Affiliates, employees or agents. To the extent any amounts under this Agreement are payable by reference to Employee’s “termination of employment,” such term and similar terms shall be deemed to refer to Employee’s “separation from service,” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, to the extent any payments hereunder constitute nonqualified deferred compensation, within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then if the Employee is a specified employee (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) as of the date of Employee’s separation from service, each such payment that is payable upon the Employee’s separation from service and would have been paid prior to the six-month anniversary of Employee’s separation from service, shall be delayed until the earlier to occur of (i) the first day of the seventh month following the Employee’s separation from service or (ii) the date of the Employee’s death.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Employment Agreement as of the date first written above.
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE USA, LLC
By: /s/ John Kao
Name: John Kao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, individually
SCHEDULE 1
LIST OF SECURITIES AND INTERESTS OWNED
Exhibit 10.11
AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE USA, LLC AND
THOMAS FREEMAN MARCH 26, 2021
AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED & RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is made and
entered into effective as of March 26, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC, a California corporation (the “Employer”), and Thomas Freeman (the “Employee”).
WHEREAS, the Employer desires to continue to employ the Employee, and the Employee desires to accept such continued employment, on the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows.
“Affiliate” means, when used with reference to a specified Person, (a) any Person who directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the specified Person, (b) any Person who is an officer, director, partner, member, manager or trustee of, or serves in a similar capacity with respect to, the specified Person, or for which the specified Person is an officer, director, partner, member or manager or trustee or serves in a similar capacity, (c) any Person who, directly or indirectly, is the beneficial owner of 10% or more of any class of equity securities of the specified Person, or of which the specified Person, directly or indirectly, is the owner of 10% or more of any class of equity securities and (d) any member of such specified Person’s immediate family.
“Board” means the board of directors of Alignment Healthcare, Inc. or any other Person the Board has appointed or delegated authority.
“Cause” means the Employee’s:
“Confidential Information” means all proprietary and other information relating to the business and operations of the Employer and its Affiliates, which has not been specifically designated for release to the public by an authorized representative of the Employer or one of its Affiliates, including, but not limited to the following: (i) information, observations, procedures and data concerning the business or affairs of the Employer or any of its Affiliates; (ii) products or services; (iii) costs and pricing structures;
“Disability” means the Employee’s inability, due to physical or mental illness or disability, to perform the essential functions of Employee’s employment with the Employer, even with reasonable accommodation that does not impose an undue hardship on the Employer, for more than 60 consecutive days, or for any 90 days within any one year period, unless a longer period is required by federal or state law, in which case such longer period will be applicable. The Employer reserves the right, in good faith, to make the determination of Disability under this Agreement based on information supplied by the Employee and/or Employee’s medical personnel, as well as information from medical personnel selected by the Employer or its insurers.
“Employer” has the meaning set forth in the preamble; provided that, for purposes of Sections 8 through 15, “Employer” includes Alignment Healthcare, Inc. and all of its Subsidiaries and Affiliates. All references in this Agreement to Alignment Healthcare, Inc. shall refer to Alignment Healthcare Holdings, LLC prior to its conversion into Alignment Healthcare, Inc. unless the context indicates otherwise.
“Good Reason” means:
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this definition, Good Reason shall not exist
“Person” shall be construed broadly and shall include, without limitation, an individual, a partnership, an investment fund, a limited liability company, a corporation, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization and a governmental entity or any department, agency or political subdivision thereof.
“Subsidiary” or “Subsidiaries” of any Person means any corporation, partnership, joint venture or other legal entity of which such Person (either alone or through or together with any other Person), owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the stock or other equity interests which are generally entitled to vote for the election of the board of directors or other governing body of such corporation or other legal entity.
“Termination Date” means the effective date of the termination of the Employee’s employment hereunder, which (i) in the case of termination due to resignation by the Employee without Good Reason, shall mean the date that is 90 days following the date of the Employee’s written notice to the Employer of Employee’s resignation, or in the case of resignation by the Employee with Good Reason, shall mean the Early Resignation Date, provided, however, that in each case the Employer may accelerate the Termination Date; (ii) in the case of termination by reason of the Employee’s death, shall mean the date of death; (iii) in the case of termination by reason of Disability, shall mean the date specified in the notice of such termination delivered to the Employee by the Employer; (iv) in the case of a termination by the Employer for Cause or without Cause, shall mean the date specified in the written notice of such termination delivered to the Employee by the Employer; (iv) in the case of termination by mutual agreement, shall mean the date
mutually agreed to by the parties hereto, (v) in the case of termination due to either party’s delivery to the other party of a Notice of Nonrenewal pursuant to Section 2, shall mean the next scheduled Renewal Date to which the Notice of Nonrenewal relates.
$450,000 per annum.
Committee”) within the first 90 days of such year (or with respect to the first calendar year hereunder, within the first 30 days of the commencement of the Employment Period) (the “Performance Targets”). The target Bonus (the “Target Bonus Percentage”) and the maximum Bonus (the “Maximum Bonus Percentage”) in respect of each calendar year will equal 50% and 100%, respectively, of the Base Salary payable to the Employee for such year. Performance Targets may be based on quantitative performance objectives for the Employer or one or more of its Affiliates or Subsidiaries or business units or divisions thereof, and/or may be based on individual quantitative or qualitative performance objectives or any combination of the foregoing. The calculation of the achievement of Performance Targets for each year shall be determined by the Board or Compensation Committee thereof in its good faith discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, the Bonus in respect of calendar year 2021 shall be prorated such that the Bonus for the period of (i) January 1, 2021 through March 25, 2021 shall be based on a Base Salary equal to $400,000 per annum and a Target Bonus Percentage and Maximum Bonus Percentage equal to 35% and 70%, respectively, and (ii) March 26, 2021 through December 31, 2021 shall be based on a Base Salary equal to $450,000 per annum and a Target Bonus Percentage and Maximum Bonus Percentage equal to 50% and 100%, respectively. The Bonus, if any, payable with respect to a calendar year shall be paid within 30 days following the rendering of the Employer’s audited financial statements for the relevant calendar year, but not later than June 1st of the year immediately following such relevant calendar year, provided that (except as set forth in Section 6) the Employee remains employed with the Employer or one of its Affiliates through the applicable payment date.
be paid in a lump sum at the time bonuses for such calendar year are otherwise payable to senior executives of the Employer; and
Employee will cooperate with the Employer or its Affiliates and provide such information or other assistance as they may reasonably request in connection with obtaining and maintaining such policies.
involved in holding, managing or acquiring investments in the healthcare industry or other similar business in which the Employer is engaged (or so engage with, for or on behalf of any customer of the Employer), provided, however, that neither (i) the passive ownership by the Employee of not more than 2.0% of the outstanding equity securities of a publicly traded company nor (ii) the Employee’s ownership of the securities or interests described on Schedule 1 shall constitute a violation of this Section 11(a). If the Employee acquires knowledge of a business venture which may be a business venture or prospective business venture (“Corporate Opportunity”) in which the Employer could have an interest or expectancy, or otherwise is exploiting any Corporate Opportunity, the Employee shall promptly bring such opportunity to the Employer. The Employee shall not have the right to hold any such Corporate Opportunity for Employee’s own account or benefit (or for the account or benefit of Employee’s agents’, partners’ or Affiliates’), or to recommend, assign or otherwise transfer or deal in such Corporate Opportunity with Persons other than the Employer.
such violation would not reasonably or adequately compensate the Employer for such violation. Accordingly, the Employee agrees that if the Employee violates any of the provision of Sections 10 and 11, in addition to any other remedy that may be available at law or in equity, the Employer shall be entitled to specific performance and injunctive relief, without the necessity of proving actual damages or posting of a bond or other security.
shall be part of the Employee’s normal duties at all times to consider in what manner and by what methods or devices the products, services, processes, equipment or systems of the Employer and any customer or vendor of the Employer might be improved and promptly to give to the Chief Executive Officer of the Employer or Employee’s designee full details of any improvement, invention, research, development, discovery, design, code, model, suggestion or innovation (collectively called “Work Product”), which the Employee (alone or with others) may make, discover, create or conceive in the course of the Employee’s employment. The Employee acknowledges that the Work Product is the property of the Employer. To the extent that any of the Work Product is capable of protection by copyright, the Employee acknowledges that it is created within the scope of the Employee’s employment and is a work made for hire. To the extent that any such material may not be a work made for hire, the Employee hereby assigns to the Employer all rights in such material. To the extent that any of the Work Product is an invention, discovery, process or other potentially patentable subject matter (the “Inventions”), the Employee hereby assigns to the Employer all right, title, and interest in and to all Inventions. The Employer acknowledges that the assignment in the preceding sentence does not apply to an Invention that the Employee develops entirely on Employee’s own time without using the Employer’s equipment, supplies, facilities or trade secret information, except for those Inventions that either:
Employer.
Execution of this Agreement constitutes the Employee’s acknowledgment of receipt of written notification of this Section 15 and of notice of the general exception to assignments of Inventions provided under the Uniform Employee Patents Act, in the form adopted by the state having jurisdiction over this Agreement or provision, or any comparable applicable law.
Employee covenants that Employee will not disclose or use on behalf of the Employer or its Affiliates any proprietary information of a third party without such party’s consent.
such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability, without affecting in any way the remaining provisions thereof in such jurisdiction or rendering such provision or any other provision of this Agreement invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any other jurisdiction. If any covenant should be deemed invalid, illegal or unenforceable because its scope is considered excessive, such covenant shall be modified so that the scope of the covenant is reduced only to the minimum extent necessary to render the modified covenant valid, legal and enforceable. No waiver of any provision or violation of this Agreement by the Employer shall be implied by the Employer’s forbearance or failure to take action. The expiration or termination of the Employment Period and this Agreement shall not impair the rights or obligations of any party hereto which shall have accrued hereunder prior to such expiration or termination.
Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC
1100 Town & Country Road, Suite 1600 Orange, CA 92868
Facsimile: (844) 320-2247
E-mail: MFoster@ahcusa.com Attention: Corporate Secretary
with a copy to: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019-6064 Fax: (212) 757-3990
Email: lwitdorchic@paulweiss.com Attention: Lawrence I. Witdorchic
or to such other address as the recipient party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other party in writing in accordance herewith.
shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural and vice-versa.
(a) adopt such amendments to this Agreement and appropriate policies and procedures, including amendments and policies with retroactive effect, that the Employer determines necessary or appropriate to preserve the intended tax treatment of the benefits provided by this Agreement, to preserve the economic benefits of this Agreement and to avoid less favorable accounting or tax consequences for the Employer and/or (b) take such other actions as the Employer determines necessary or appropriate to exempt the amounts payable hereunder from Section 409A of the Code and related Department of Treasury guidance, or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and related Department of Treasury guidance, including such Department of Treasury guidance and other interpretive materials as may be issued after the Effective Date, and avoid the applicable of penalty taxes thereunder. No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed to transfer any liability for failure to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code from the Employee or any other individual to the Employer or any of its Affiliates, employees or agents. To the extent any amounts under this Agreement are payable by reference to Employee’s “termination of employment,” such term and similar terms shall be deemed to refer to Employee’s “separation from service,” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, to the extent any payments hereunder constitute nonqualified deferred compensation, within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then if the Employee is a specified employee (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) as of the date of Employee’s separation from service, each such payment that is payable upon the Employee’s separation from service and would have been paid prior to the six-month anniversary of Employee’s separation from service, shall be delayed until the earlier to occur of (i) the first day of the seventh month following the Employee’s separation from service or (ii) the date of the Employee’s death.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Employment Agreement as of the date first written above.
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE USA, LLC
By: /s/ John Kao
Name: John Kao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Thomas Freeman
Thomas Freeman, individually
SCHEDULE 1
LIST OF SECURITIES AND INTERESTS OWNED
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, John Kao, certify that:
Date: May 17, 2021 |
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Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Thomas Freeman, certify that:
Date: May 17, 2021 |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, John Kao, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
Date: May 17, 2021 |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Thomas Freeman, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
Date: May 17, 2021 |
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