Conference call will be held today, Thursday, May 9 at 9:00 am ET CARMEL, Ind., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syra Health Corp. (NASDAQ:SYRA), ("Syra Health" or the "Company") a healthcare technology company with a mission to improve healthcare by providing innovative services and technology solutions, announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Q1 2024 Financial Highlights Revenue of $1.7 million in 1Q24 compared to $1.2 million in 1Q23. Business units excluding Healthcare Workforce grew 333% and comprised 19% of total revenues in 1Q24, versus only 7% in 1Q23. Population Health, driven by demand for epidemiology services, saw an increase of 212% compared to 1Q23. Cash balance of $3.2 million as of March 31, 2024, and no long-term debt. 2024 Financial Outlook The Company anticipates full-year 2024 revenue of $9 to $11 million, representing growth of 64%-100% versus 2023. Due to the implementation cycle of customers, the Company expects the majority of its contract revenues to be realized in the second half of 2024.    Recent Operational Highlights Currently has active contracts in 19 states across the nation. Secured a one-year renewable contract with a national healthcare organization worth $660,000 to provide Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) outreach and support services essential for fostering positive health outcomes and reducing costs. Announced a one-year, $480,000 contract from the Indiana Department of Health to administer public health and healthcare readiness assessments. Awarded a one-year $450,000 contract for epidemiology services with the Shelby County Health Department in Tennessee, with two additional one-year renewal options, bringing the total potential value of the contract to $1.35 million. Secured a one-year contract with Washington D.C.'s Department of Behavioral Health worth approximately $250,000. The Company will conduct an epidemiological study aimed at identifying the prevalence and types of behavioral health conditions that exist among D.C. youth. Won multiple healthcare workforce contracts in states including Missouri, Nebraska, and Virginia. Announced that it has been selected as a subcontractor for a contract awarded to Caduceus Healthcare, Inc. by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Families and Children, Office of Refugee Resettlement, Medical Staffing and Support, valued at $75 billion. Revenues will be realized after the receipt of task orders. The Company's research study protocol for "Syrenity," Syra Health's prevention-focused mental and behavioral health platform, was approved by Pearl Institutional Review Board. The research study will be conducted by renowned university researchers and practicing psychologists who will enroll approximately 300 people with moderate or worse depression severity. Management Commentary Dr. Deepika Vuppalanchi, CEO of Syra Health, said "We are proud of our impressive growth in 2024, as our revenues in the first quarter grew 47% versus last year. As such, we are confident in our 2024 revenue guidance of $9 million to $11 million, based on contracts in hand and pending implementation. The demand for our services remains strong and we believe we are properly positioned to take advantage. We are currently doing business in 19 states, and we anticipate securing new business from both the private and public sectors. We are excited about our Population Health business unit, which grew over 200% in the first quarter, driven by strong demand for our epidemiology services. Our growth remains strong in our newest business units of Digital Health and Health Education, and we are excited that our Healthcare Workforce business unit has returned to growth in 2024. Syrenity, our mental and behavioral health platform, which is focused on prevention, also holds great promise in terms of revenue for 2024 and beyond. We believe we are at the early stages of accelerating growth, which has been made possible by recent investments in our people and our technology." Q1 2024 Financial Results Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, was $1.7 million, compared to the $1.2 million reported in the first quarter of 2023. Strong growth was driven by Population Health which grew 212% year over year, and Healthcare Workforce, which grew 28% year over year. Digital Health had revenues of $92,250, compared to zero last year. Gross profit margin in the first quarter of 2024 was 10.2%, compared to 12.4% in the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in gross margins was due to the mix shift to Healthcare Workforce. Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2024 were $1.6 million compared to $921,781 in the first quarter of 2023. Salaries and benefits expenses increased 61% to support general business growth and sales. Professional fees declined 18% due to decreased legal and other professional costs as the Company completed its IPO process in the fourth quarter of 2023. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 87% due to increased operations. Depreciation expense was $12,545 compared to $11,763 in the first quarter of 2023, reflecting expanded office space. R&D expenses were $277,548, reflecting the development of technology-based solutions.   Net Loss for the third quarter of 2024 was $(1.4 million) compared to $(785,892) in the first quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter 2024 was $(1.4 million) compared to $(762,710) in the first quarter 2023. Cash on hand on March 31, 2024, was $3.2 million. Conference Call Management will hold a conference call to discuss the fiscal year's financial results at 9:00 am ET on May 9, 2024. Interested parties can listen via a live webcast, from the link available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://ir.syrahealth.com/presentations/q1-2024-earnings-call A replay will be available after the call, in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://ir.syrahealth.com/presentations/q1-2024-earnings-call. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to financial results reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), we have provided the following non-GAAP financial measure in this release and the accompanying tables: adjusted EBITDA. We use this non-GAAP financial measures internally to facilitate period-to-period comparisons and analysis of our operating performance and liquidity, and believe it is useful to investors as a supplement to GAAP measures in analyzing, trending, and benchmarking the performance and value of our business. However, this measure is not intended to be a substitute for those reported in accordance with GAAP. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, even when similar terms are used to identify such measures. For reconciliations of historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable financial measures under GAAP, see the table below. SYRA HEALTH CORP. RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA TO NET LOSS Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 March 31, 2023 Net Loss $(1,447,050) $(785,892) Interest 4,077 11,419 Depreciation 12,545 11,763 Taxes - - EBITDA $(1,430,428) $(762,710) ABOUT SYRA HEALTH  Syra Health is a healthcare technology company addressing some of healthcare's most significant challenges in areas such as behavioral and mental health, digital health, and population health, by providing innovative services and technology solutions. Syra Health's products and services are centered on prevention, improved access, and affordable care. Syra Health supplies its solutions to payers, providers, life sciences organizations, academic institutions, and government. For more information, please visit www.syrahealth.com. Forward-Looking Statements  Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements." These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected use of proceeds, the Company's operations and business strategy and the Company's expected financial results. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on management's current expectations and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by federal securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.  For more information, please contact: Media: Syra Health Communications & Marketing Director Christine Drury 317-385-9227  Investors: Ben Shamsian Vice President Lytham Partners, LLC 646-829-9701   SYRA HEALTH CORP. CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) March 31, December 31, 2024 2023 ASSETS (Unaudited)  Current assets: Cash $ 3,237,957 $ 3,280,075 Accounts receivable, net 745,683 1,060,634 Accounts receivable related party 82,124 50,614 Other current assets 381,887 389,787 Total current assets 4,447,651 4,781,110 Property and equipment, net 72,048 78,974 Right-of-use asset