HURN Huron Consulting Group Inc

Fourth Quarter 2014 Highlights:

• Revenues for Q4 2014 were $193.1 million compared to $211.3 million in Q4 2013.
• Operating income for Q4 2014 was $25.9 million compared to $36.9 million in Q4 2013.
• Adjusted EBITDA(6), a non-GAAP measure, was $35.6 million in Q4 2014 compared to $44.6 million in Q4 2013.
• Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for Q4 2014 were $0.57 compared to $0.96 in Q4 2013.
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations(6), a non-GAAP measure, was $0.74 in Q4 2014 compared to $1.05 in Q4 2013.

Full Year 2014 Highlights and 2015 Guidance:

• Revenues for full year 2014 increased 12.6% to $811.3 million compared to $720.5 million for full year 2013.
• Operating income for full year 2014 increased 2.6% to $123.0 million compared to $119.9 million for full year 2013.
• Adjusted EBITDA(6) for full year 2014 rose 12.5% to $155.7 million compared to $138.4 million for full year 2013.
• Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for full year 2014 rose 18.2% to $3.45 compared to $2.92 for full year 2013.
• Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations(6) rose 15.5% to $3.42 in 2014 compared to $2.96 in 2013.
• The Company provides 2015 full year revenue guidance in a range of $880.0 million to $920.0 million.

Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HURN), a leading provider of business consulting services, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.

“Our Healthcare, Education and Life Sciences, and Business Advisory segments finished with a strong fourth quarter, building upon the ongoing challenges in our clients’ markets. Huron Healthcare, our largest segment, continues to have a strong track record of winning assignments that involve large hospital systems and academic medical centers where the size and degree of complexity are a perfect fit for our competencies. Our Legal segment had a difficult fourth quarter, stemming largely from a more sudden than anticipated downturn in business resulting from the settlement of government investigations related to the credit crisis,” said James H. Roth, chief executive officer and president, Huron Consulting Group.

“We believe our strong finish to 2014 has put Huron in position to execute our growth and profitability strategies for 2015. The recent acquisition of Studer Group also enhances our healthcare strategy and adds a tremendously talented group of people to our already highly reputable healthcare practice,” added Roth.

Fourth Quarter 2014 Results

Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2014 were $193.1 million compared to $211.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. The Company's fourth quarter 2014 operating income was $25.9 million compared to $36.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Net income from continuing operations was $12.8 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $22.1 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, for the same period last year.

Fourth quarter 2014 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(6) was $33.5 million, compared to $43.9 million in the same quarter last year.

In evaluating the Company’s financial performance, management uses non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the effect of the following items (in thousands):

    Three Months Ended December 31, 2014   2013 Amortization of intangible assets $ 2,836 $ 2,451 Restructuring charges $ 2,042 $ 165 Litigation loss $ — $ 575 Non-cash interest on convertible notes $ 1,733 $ — Tax effect $ (2,644 ) $ (1,276 )

Adjusted EBITDA(6) was $35.6 million, or 18.4% of revenues, in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $44.6 million, or 21.1% of revenues, in the fourth quarter of 2013. Adjusted net income from continuing operations(6) was $16.8 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $24.0 million, or $1.05 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2013.

The average number of full-time billable consultants(1) increased 11.3% to 1,857 in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to 1,668 in the same quarter last year. Full-time billable consultant utilization rate(2) was 74.5% during the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with 75.0% during the same period last year. Average billing rate per hour for full-time billable consultants(3) was $252 for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $269 for the fourth quarter of 2013. The average number of full-time equivalent professionals(4) was 853 in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to 1,312 in the comparable period in 2013. The significant decrease in the average number of full-time equivalent professionals was driven by the slowdown in our Huron Legal segment during the fourth quarter of 2014.

Full Year 2014 Results

Revenues increased 12.6% to $811.3 million for the full year 2014 compared to $720.5 million for the full year 2013. The Company's operating income for the full year 2014 was $123.0 million compared to $119.9 million for the full year 2013. Net income from continuing operations increased 18.9% to $79.1 million, or $3.45 per diluted share, for the full year 2014 compared to $66.5 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, for the full year 2013.

EBITDA(6) increased 6.5% to $152.9 million for the full year 2014 compared to $143.5 million for the full year 2013.

In evaluating the Company’s financial performance, management uses non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the effect of the following items (in thousands):

    Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014   2013 Amortization of intangible assets $ 11,101 $ 6,798 Restructuring charges $ 3,438 $ 761 Litigation and other (gains) losses $ (590 ) $ (5,875 ) Non-cash interest on convertible notes $ 2,139 $ — Tax effect $ (6,435 ) $ (674 ) Net tax benefit related to “check-the-box” election $ (10,244 ) $ —

Adjusted EBITDA(6) was $155.7 million, or 19.2% of revenues, for the full year 2014 compared to $138.4 million, or 19.2% of revenues, for the full year 2013. Adjusted net income from continuing operations(6) was $78.5 million, or $3.42 per diluted share, for the full year 2014 compared to $67.5 million, or $2.96 per diluted share, for the full year 2013.

The average number of full-time billable consultants(1) increased 14.8% to 1,797 for the full year 2014 compared to 1,565 for the full year 2013. Full-time billable consultant utilization rate(2) was 74.6% for the full year 2014 compared with 75.9% for the full year 2013. Average billing rate per hour for full-time billable consultants(3) was $242 for the full year 2014 compared to $232 for the full year 2013. The average number of full-time equivalent professionals(4) was 1,163 for the full year 2014 compared to 1,161 for the full year 2013.

Operating Segments

Huron’s results reflect a portfolio of service offerings focused on helping clients address complex business challenges.

The Company’s year-to-date revenues by operating segment are as follows: Huron Healthcare (51%); Huron Legal (23%); Huron Education and Life Sciences (18%); and Huron Business Advisory, which includes EPM & Analytics, (8%). Financial results by segment are included in the attached schedules and in Huron's forthcoming Form 10-K filing for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Acquisitions

On October 1, 2014, Huron completed its acquisition of Threshold Consulting, Inc., a provider of cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, data warehousing and business intelligence (BI) solutions, as well as customer relationship management (CRM) consulting capabilities.

Effective January 1, 2015, Huron completed its acquisition of Sky Analytics, Inc., a Massachusetts-based provider of legal spend management software for corporate law departments.

On February 12, 2015, Huron completed its acquisition of Studer Group®, a premier professional services firm that assists healthcare providers achieve cultural transformation to deliver and sustain exceptional improvement in clinical outcomes and financial results.

Outlook for 2015(7)

Based on currently available information, the Company provided guidance for full year 2015, which includes Studer Group, of revenues before reimbursable expenses in a range of $880.0 million to $920.0 million. The Company also anticipates EBITDA(7) in a range of $169.0 million to $180.0 million, Adjusted EBITDA(7) in a range of $173.0 million to $184.0 million, GAAP diluted earnings per share in a range of $2.65 to $2.95, and non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share(7) in a range of $3.70 to $4.00.

Management will provide a more detailed discussion of its outlook during the Company’s earnings conference call webcast.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Webcast

The Company will host a webcast to discuss its financial results today, February 24, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 p.m. Central Time). The conference call is being webcast by NASDAQ OMX and can be accessed at Huron Consulting Group’s website at http://ir.huronconsultinggroup.com. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the webcast and for 90 days thereafter.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures(6)

In evaluating the Company’s financial performance and outlook, management uses EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues, Adjusted net income from continuing operations and Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that such measures, as supplements to operating income, net income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and other GAAP measures, are useful indicators for investors. These useful indicators can help readers gain a meaningful understanding of our core operating results and future prospects. Investors should recognize that these non-GAAP measures might not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flows or liquidity prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

About Huron Consulting Group

Huron Consulting Group helps clients in diverse industries improve performance, transform the enterprise, reduce costs, leverage technology, process and review large amounts of complex data, address regulatory changes, recover from distress and stimulate growth. Our professionals employ their expertise in finance, operations, strategy, analytics, and technology to provide our clients with specialized analyses and customized advice and solutions that are tailored to address each client's particular challenges and opportunities to deliver sustainable and measurable results. The Company provides consulting services to a wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations, including healthcare organizations, leading academic institutions, Fortune 500 companies, governmental entities and law firms. Huron has worked with more than 450 health systems, hospitals, and academic medical centers; more than 400 corporate general counsel; and more than 400 universities and research institutions. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.

Statements in this press release that are not historical in nature, including those concerning the Company’s current expectations about its future requirements and needs, are “forward-looking” statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “provides,” “anticipates,” “assumes,” “can,” “will,” “meets,” “could,” “likely,” “intends,” “might,” “predicts,” “seeks,” “would,” “believes,” “estimates,” “plans” or “continues.” These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations about our future requirements and needs, results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation: failure to achieve expected utilization rates, billing rates and the number of revenue-generating professionals; inability to expand or adjust our service offerings in response to market demands; our dependence on renewal of client-based services; dependence on new business and retention of current clients and qualified personnel; failure to maintain third-party provider relationships and strategic alliances; inability to license technology to and from third parties; the impairment of goodwill; various factors related to income and other taxes; difficulties in successfully integrating the businesses we acquire and achieving expected benefits from such acquisitions; risks relating to privacy, information security, and related laws and standards; and a general downturn in market conditions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, among others, those described under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our forthcoming Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events, or for any other reason.

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)     Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, 2014   2013   2014   2013 Revenues and reimbursable expenses: Revenues $ 193,147 $ 211,344 $ 811,332 $ 720,522 Reimbursable expenses   18,952     16,266     77,875     67,267   Total revenues and reimbursable expenses 212,099 227,610 889,207 787,789 Direct costs and reimbursable expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown in operating expenses): Direct costs 122,373 128,455 500,171 443,539 Amortization of intangible assets and software development costs 1,270 1,084 4,888 3,091 Reimbursable expenses   18,875     16,320     77,856     67,320   Total direct costs and reimbursable expenses   142,518     145,859     582,915     513,950   Operating expenses and other operating gains: Selling, general and administrative expenses 35,286 38,231 155,434 138,538 Restructuring charges 2,042 165 3,438 761 Litigation and other (gains) losses - 575 (590 ) (5,875 ) Depreciation and amortization   6,376     5,886     25,014     20,510   Total operating expenses and other operating gains   43,704     44,857     183,296     153,934   Operating income 25,877 36,894 122,996 119,905 Other income (expense), net: Interest expense, net of interest income (3,898 ) (1,418 ) (8,741 ) (6,518 ) Other income, net   62     287     353     252   Total other expense, net   (3,836 )   (1,131 )   (8,388 )   (6,266 ) Income from continuing operations before income tax expense 22,041 35,763 114,608 113,639 Income tax expense   9,248     13,644     35,557     47,176   Net income from continuing operations 12,793 22,119 79,051 66,463 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax   -     1     -     (30 ) Net income $ 12,793   $ 22,120   $ 79,051   $ 66,433     Net earnings per basic share: Net income from continuing operations $ 0.58 $ 0.99 $ 3.52 $ 2.98 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax   -     -     -     -   Net income $ 0.58   $ 0.99   $ 3.52   $ 2.98     Net earnings per diluted share: Net income from continuing operations $ 0.57 $ 0.96 $ 3.45 $ 2.92 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax   -     -     -     -   Net income $ 0.57   $ 0.96   $ 3.45   $ 2.92     Weighted average shares used in calculating earnings per share: Basic 22,010 22,409 22,431 22,322 Diluted 22,548 22,973 22,925 22,777 HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)     December 31, December 31,     2014   2013 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 256,872 $ 58,131 Receivables from clients, net 98,640 123,750 Unbilled services, net 91,392 55,125 Income tax receivable 8,125 270 Deferred income taxes, net 14,772 15,498 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   16,358     19,740   Total current assets 486,159 272,514 Property and equipment, net 44,677 38,742 Long-term investment 12,250 - Other non-current assets 20,998 16,485 Intangible assets, net 24,684 21,222 Goodwill   567,146     536,637   Total assets $ 1,155,914   $ 885,600     Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 11,085 $ 8,185 Accrued expenses 17,089 19,180 Accrued payroll and related benefits 106,488 97,677 Current maturities of long-term debt 28,750 25,000 Accrued consideration for business acquisitions 226 5,177 Income tax payable - 2,917 Deferred revenues   12,738     15,248  

Total current liabilities

176,376 173,384 Non-current liabilities: Deferred compensation and other liabilities 10,838 5,360 Long-term debt, net of current portion 327,852 143,750 Deferred lease incentives 13,359 12,355 Deferred income taxes, net   26,855     20,487   Total non-current liabilities 378,904 181,952   Commitments and Contingencies   Stockholders’ equity Common stock; $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 24,976,395 and 25,246,565 shares issued at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively 241 245 Treasury stock, at cost, 2,097,173 and 1,993,769 shares at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively (94,074 ) (88,091 ) Additional paid-in capital 442,308 443,144 Retained earnings 254,814 175,763 Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (2,655 )   (797 ) Total stockholders’ equity   600,634     530,264   Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,155,914   $ 885,600   HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands)   Year Ended December 31, 2014   2013 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 79,051 $ 66,433 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 30,989 23,609 Share-based compensation 20,130 18,347 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 3,832 1,363 Allowances for doubtful accounts and unbilled services 5,918 4,411 Deferred income taxes 8,096 4,683 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: (Increase) decrease in receivables from clients 30,072 (21,731 ) (Increase) decrease in unbilled services (38,211 ) (11,932 ) (Increase) decrease in current income tax receivable / payable, net (10,773 ) (5,027 )

(Increase) decrease in other assets

2,324 (174 ) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 9,164 1,514 Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related benefits 8,835 34,724 Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues   (2,974 )   (962 ) Net cash provided by operating activities   146,453     115,258     Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (25,913 ) (20,225 ) Investment in life insurance policies (1,775 ) (1,002 ) Purchases of businesses (53,971 ) (30,297 ) Purchase of convertible debt investment (12,500 ) - Capitalization of internally developed software - (1,572 ) Proceeds from note receivable   328     438   Net cash used in investing activities   (93,831 )   (52,658 )   Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 857 198 Shares redeemed for employee tax withholdings (3,653 ) (1,449 ) Tax benefit from share-based compensation 5,107 2,354 Share repurchases (50,000 ) - Proceeds from borrowings under credit facility 129,000 96,000 Repayments on credit facility (154,000 ) (119,750 ) Proceeds from convertible senior notes issuance 250,000 - Proceeds from sale of warrants 23,625 - Payments for convertible senior note hedges (42,125 ) - Payments for debt issuance costs (7,346 ) (1,155 ) Payments of capital lease obligations (79 ) (19 ) Deferred payment for purchase of property and equipment (471 ) (471 ) Deferred acquisition payments   (4,745 )   (5,356 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   146,170     (29,648 )   Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (51 ) 17   Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 198,741 32,969 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   58,131     25,162   Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 256,872   $ 58,131   HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA (Unaudited)    

Three Months EndedDecember 31,

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Segment and Consolidated Operating Results (in thousands):   2014   2013   Huron Healthcare:   Revenues $ 109,476 $ 114,118 (4.1 )% Operating income $ 41,593 $ 50,430 (17.5 )% Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 38.0 % 44.2 % Huron Legal: Revenues $ 29,229 $ 51,098 (42.8 )% Operating income $ 6,937 $ 13,095 (47.0 )% Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 23.7 % 25.6 % Huron Education and Life Sciences: Revenues $ 38,116 $ 35,943 6.0 % Operating income $ 8,592 $ 7,294 17.8 % Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 22.5 % 20.3 % Huron Business Advisory: Revenues $ 15,742 $ 9,601 64.0 % Operating income (loss) $ 1,954 $ (784 ) N/M Segment operating income (loss) as a percentage of segment revenues 12.4 % (8.2 )% All Other: Revenues $ 584 $ 584 0.0 % Operating loss $ (833 ) $ (555 ) 50.1 % Segment operating loss as a percentage of segment revenues N/M N/M Total Company: Revenues $ 193,147 $ 211,344 (8.6 )% Reimbursable expenses   18,952     16,266   16.5 % Total revenues and reimbursable expenses $ 212,099   $ 227,610   (6.8 )%   Statement of Earnings reconciliation: Segment operating income $ 58,243 $ 69,480 (16.2 )% Items not allocated at the segment level: Other operating expenses and gains 25,990 26,700 (2.7 )% Depreciation and amortization expense   6,376     5,886   8.3 % Total operating income 25,877 36,894 (29.9 )% Other expense, net   3,836     1,131   239.2 % Income from continuing operations before income tax expense $ 22,041   $ 35,763   (38.4 )%   Other Operating Data (excluding All Other):             Number of full-time billable consultants (at period end) (1): Huron Healthcare 1,099 966 13.8 % Huron Legal 119 141 (15.6 )% Huron Education and Life Sciences 418 413 1.2 % Huron Business Advisory   205     155   32.3 % Total 1,841 1,675 9.9 % Average number of full-time billable consultants (for the period) (1): Huron Healthcare 1,109 954 Huron Legal 124 142 Huron Education and Life Sciences 417 417 Huron Business Advisory   207     155   Total 1,857 1,668 HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA (CONTINUED) (Unaudited)   Three Months Ended December 31, Other Operating Data (excluding All Other):   2014   2013 Full-time billable consultant utilization rate (2):   Huron Healthcare 78.6 % 81.5 % Huron Legal 57.3 % 69.6 % Huron Education and Life Sciences 74.2 % 66.0 % Huron Business Advisory 63.5 % 63.3 % Total 74.5 % 75.0 % Full-time billable consultant average billing rate per hour (3): Huron Healthcare $ 262 $ 297 Huron Legal (5) $ 242 $ 245 Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 227 $ 222 Huron Business Advisory $ 248 $ 204 Total (5) $ 252 $ 269 Revenue per full-time billable consultant (in thousands): Huron Healthcare $ 92 $ 114 Huron Legal (5) $ 61 $ 74 Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 76 $ 68 Huron Business Advisory $ 71 $ 60 Total (5) $ 84 $ 94 Average number of full-time equivalents (for the period) (4): Huron Healthcare 68 51 Huron Legal 728 1,216 Huron Education and Life Sciences 46 43 Huron Business Advisory   11     2   Total 853 1,312 Revenue per full-time equivalent (in thousands): Huron Healthcare $ 105 $ 107 Huron Legal (5) $ 30 $ 33 Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 144 $ 180 Huron Business Advisory $ 96 $ 100 Total (5) $ 43 $ 41 HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA (Unaudited)     Twelve Months EndedDecember 31,

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Segment and Consolidated Operating Results (in thousands):   2014   2013   Huron Healthcare:   Revenues $ 415,803 $ 358,766 15.9 % Operating income $ 159,015 $ 141,870 12.1 % Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 38.2 % 39.5 % Huron Legal: Revenues $ 183,646 $ 182,394 0.7 % Operating income $ 46,164 $ 41,964 10.0 % Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 25.1 % 23.0 % Huron Education and Life Sciences: Revenues $ 145,962 $ 143,609 1.6 % Operating income $ 36,131 $ 35,966 0.5 % Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 24.8 % 25.0 % Huron Business Advisory: Revenues $ 62,840 $ 34,669 81.3 % Operating income $ 14,035 $ 7,211 94.6 % Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues 22.3 % 20.8 % All Other: Revenues $ 3,081 $ 1,084 184.2 % Operating loss $ (2,466 ) $ (1,256 ) 96.3 % Segment operating loss as a percentage of segment revenues N/M N/M Total Company: Revenues $ 811,332 $ 720,522 12.6 % Reimbursable expenses   77,875     67,267   15.8 % Total revenues and reimbursable expenses $ 889,207   $ 787,789   12.9 %   Statement of Earnings reconciliation: Segment operating income $ 252,879 $ 225,755 12.0 % Items not allocated at the segment level: Other operating expenses and gains 104,869 85,340 22.9 % Depreciation and amortization expense   25,014     20,510   22.0 % Total operating income 122,996 119,905 2.6 % Other expense, net   8,388     6,266   33.9 % Income from continuing operations before income tax expense $ 114,608   $ 113,639   0.9 %     Other Operating Data (excluding All Other):             Number of full-time billable consultants (at period end) (1): Huron Healthcare 1,099 966 13.8 % Huron Legal 119 141 (15.6 )% Huron Education and Life Sciences 418 413 1.2 % Huron Business Advisory   205     155   32.3 % Total 1,841 1,675 9.9 % Average number of full-time billable consultants (for the period) (1): Huron Healthcare 1,070 907 Huron Legal 130 146 Huron Education and Life Sciences 417 427 Huron Business Advisory   180     85   Total 1,797 1,565 HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA (CONTINUED) (Unaudited)   Twelve Months Ended December 31, Other Operating Data (excluding All Other):   2014   2013 Full-time billable consultant utilization rate (2):   Huron Healthcare 78.3 % 83.0 % Huron Legal 63.5 % 60.8 % Huron Education and Life Sciences 71.3 % 66.6 % Huron Business Advisory 68.0 % 72.7 % Total 74.6 % 75.9 % Full-time billable consultant average billing rate per hour (3): Huron Healthcare $ 248 $ 233 Huron Legal (5) $ 242 $ 231 Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 219 $ 216 Huron Business Advisory $ 255 $ 285 Total (5) $ 242 $ 232 Revenue per full-time billable consultant (in thousands): Huron Healthcare $ 363 $ 369 Huron Legal (5) $ 280 $ 254 Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 292 $ 272 Huron Business Advisory $ 330 $ 392 Total (5) $ 337 $ 333 Average number of full-time equivalents (for the period) (4): Huron Healthcare 60 53 Huron Legal 1,051 1,062 Huron Education and Life Sciences 43 44 Huron Business Advisory   9     2   Total 1,163 1,161 Revenue per full-time equivalent (in thousands): Huron Healthcare $ 461 $ 449 Huron Legal (5) $ 140 $ 137 Huron Education and Life Sciences $ 558 $ 620 Huron Business Advisory $ 390 $ 530 Total (5) $ 174 $ 170 (1)   Consists of our full-time professionals who provide consulting services and generate revenues based on the number of hours worked. (2) Utilization rate for our full-time billable consultants is calculated by dividing the number of hours all of our full-time billable consultants worked on client assignments during a period by the total available working hours for all of these consultants during the same period, assuming a forty-hour work week, less paid holidays and vacation days. (3) Average billing rate per hour for our full-time billable consultants is calculated by dividing revenues for a period by the number of hours worked on client assignments during the same period. (4) Consists of consultants who work variable schedules as needed by our clients, as well as contract reviewers and other professionals who generate revenues primarily based on number of hours worked and units produced, such as pages reviewed and data processed. Also includes full-time employees who provide software support and maintenance services to our clients. (5) During the second quarter of 2014, we revised the methodology we use to allocate revenue between our billable consultants and our full-time equivalents in our Huron Legal segment to better reflect the nature of the work being provided. Operating data for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, as presented above, reflects this change.

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HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO

ADJUSTED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (6)

(In thousands) (Unaudited)     Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, 2014   2013 2014   2013 Revenues $ 193,147   $ 211,344   $ 811,332   $ 720,522     Net income from continuing operations $ 12,793 $ 22,119 $ 79,051 $ 66,463 Add back: Income tax expense 9,248 13,644 35,557 47,176 Interest and other expenses 3,836 1,131 8,388 6,266 Depreciation and amortization   7,646     6,970     29,902     23,601   Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) (6) 33,523 43,864 152,898 143,506 Add back: Restructuring charges 2,042 165 3,438 761 Litigation and other (gains) losses   —     575     (590 )   (5,875 ) Adjusted EBITDA (6) $ 35,565   $ 44,604   $ 155,746   $ 138,392   Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues (6)   18.4 %   21.1 %   19.2 %   19.2 % HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (6)

(In thousands) (Unaudited)     Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, 2014   2013 2014   2013 Net income from continuing operations $ 12,793   $ 22,119   $ 79,051   $ 66,463   Weighted average shares - diluted 22,548 22,973 22,925 22,777 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 0.57   $ 0.96   $ 3.45   $ 2.92   Add back: Amortization of intangible assets 2,836 2,451 11,101 6,798 Restructuring charges 2,042 165 3,438 761 Litigation and other (gains) losses — 575

(590

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(5,875 ) Non-cash interest on convertible notes 1,733 — 2,139 — Tax effect (2,644 ) (1,276 ) (6,435 ) (674 ) Net tax benefit related to “check-the-box” election   —     —      

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  —   Total adjustments, net of tax   3,967     1,915     (591 )   1,010   Adjusted net income from continuing operations (6) $ 16,760   $ 24,034   $ 78,460   $ 67,473   Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (6) $ 0.74   $ 1.05   $ 3.42   $ 2.96   (6)   In evaluating the Company’s financial performance, management uses earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues, Adjusted net income from continuing operations, and Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which are non-GAAP measures. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to gain an understanding of our comparative operating performance (when comparing such results with previous periods or forecasts). These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management in their financial and operating decision making because management believes they reflect our ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures when publicly providing our business outlook, for internal management purposes, and as a basis for evaluating potential acquisitions and dispositions. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Huron’s current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose, and in comparing in a consistent manner Huron’s current financial results with Huron’s past financial results. Investors should recognize that these non-GAAP measures might not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flows or liquidity prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.   RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES FOR FULL YEAR 2015 OUTLOOK   RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO

ADJUSTED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (7)

(In millions) (Unaudited)   Year Ending December 31, 2015 Guidance Range Low   High Projected revenues – GAAP $ 880.0   $ 920.0 Projected net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 61.0   $ 67.5 Add back: Income tax expense 40.5 45.0 Interest and other expenses 19.0 19.0 Depreciation and amortization   48.5     48.5

Projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) (7)

169.0 180.0 Add back: Restructuring charges   4.0     4.0 Projected adjusted EBITDA (7) $ 173.0   $ 184.0 Projected adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of projected revenues (7)   19.7%     20.0% RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (7)

(In millions) (Unaudited)   Year Ending December 31, 2015 Guidance Range Low   High Projected net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 61.0     $ 67.5   Projected diluted earnings per share from continuing operations – GAAP $ 2.65     $ 2.95   Add back:   Amortization of intangible assets 28.0 28.0 Restructuring charges 4.0 4.0 Non-cash interest on convertible notes 7.0 7.0 Tax effect   (15.5 )     (15.5 ) Total adjustments, net of tax 23.5 23.5 Projected adjusted net income from continuing operations (7) $ 84.5     $ 91.0  

Projected adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (7)

$ 3.70     $ 4.00   (7)   In evaluating the Company’s outlook, management uses Projected EBITDA, Projected adjusted EBITDA, Projected adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues, Projected adjusted net income from continuing operations, and Projected adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which are non-GAAP measures. Management believes that the use of such measures, as supplements to Projected net income from continuing operations and Projected diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and other GAAP measures, are useful indicators for investors. These useful indicators can help readers gain a meaningful understanding of the Company’s core operating results and future prospects without the effect of non-cash or other one-time items. Investors should recognize that these non-GAAP measures might not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flows or liquidity prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Huron Consulting Group Inc.Media Contact:Jennifer Frost Hennagir312-880-3260jfrost-hennagir@huronconsultinggroup.comorInvestor Contact:C. Mark HusseyorEllen Wong312-583-8722investor@huronconsultinggroup.com