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Net Change in Cash [USD, Millions]

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Net revenues (USD, millions)

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Selling, general and administrative (USD, millions)

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Total operating costs and expenses, net (USD, millions)

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Net income (USD, millions)

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (USD, millions)

Net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics (USD, millions)

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The sharp increase in cash during Q4 2023 was driven primarily by **financing activities**, notably **proceeds from borrowings** totaling **$2,592 million**, which more than offset the lower operating cash flow and higher investment outflows such as increased spending on business acquisitions.  **[0001022079-24-000041_dgx-20231231.htm:109]** **[0001022079-24-000041_dgx-20231231.htm:117]** 

What drove the sharp increase in cash in Q4 2023?

Cash is exceptionally high in Q3 2024 because **strong operating cash inflows** and **significant financing activities**, particularly proceeds from borrowings, more than offset the large cash outflows from investing activities. Specifically, operating activities increased cash by **$125 million** compared to the previous period, and financing activities provided an inflow of **$1.254 billion**—driven by **$1.846 billion** in borrowings—despite offsetting outflows from debt repayments and dividend payments. These combined factors resulted in a net increase of **$78 million**, raising the cash balance to **$764 million** in Q3 2024.  **[0001022079-24-000190_dgx-20240930.htm:35]** **[0001022079-24-000190_dgx-20240930.htm:2]** 

Why is cash exceptionally high in Q3 2024?

The significant jump in **total assets** in Q3 2024 was primarily driven by several key acquisitions. Notably, Quest Diagnostics acquired **LifeLabs Inc.** for approximately **USD $1 billion**, select assets of **Allina Health's outreach laboratory services business** for **$230 million**, and the laboratory business of three physician groups in New York for **$300 million**—along with other smaller acquisitions. These transactions significantly boosted the company's asset base, which was further enhanced by marked increases in **Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net**, as well as enhancements in **Property, Plant, and Equipment, net** and **Accounts Receivable, net**. This combination of strategic acquisitions and subsequent asset revaluation collectively contributed to the jump in total assets in Q3 2024.  **[0001022079-24-000190_dgx-20240930.htm:26]** **[0001022079-24-000190_dgx-20240930.htm:2]** 

What caused the significant jump in total assets in Q3 2024?

The surge in long-term debt in **Q3 2024** was primarily driven by a substantial debt issuance. Specifically, Quest Diagnostics issued **$1.85 billion** in senior notes with an average coupon of approximately **4.8%** in August 2024. This financing activity significantly increased the company's long-term debt, and it was part of broader financing efforts that provided net cash of **$1,254 million** over the nine months ended September 30, 2024.  **[DGX_3403177_5]** **[20241022NY35982:3]** 

Why did long-term debt surge in Q3 2024?

The spike in the current portion of long-term debt in Q1 2024 is explained by the fact that the **4.25% Senior Notes due April 2024** were reclassified from long-term debt to current debt as their maturity date approached, which increased the current portion substantially from **$303 million at the end of 2023** to **$906 million by the end of Q1 2024**.  **[0001022079-24-000096_dgx033120248-kex991.htm:3]** **[0001022079-24-000099_dgx-20240331.htm:2]** **[0001022079-24-000041_dgx-20231231.htm:144]** 

What explains the spike in the current portion of long-term debt in Q1 2024?

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The near doubling of **Operating Income** in **Q4 2023** was primarily driven by multiple factors, including **growth in the base business** (with base revenues increasing by **4.7%** and testing volumes growing by **5.2%**), significant **cost reductions** through lower support costs and decreased performance-based compensation, a major decline in **COVID-19 testing revenues** (approximately **80%** drop, offset by base business strength), and a substantial reduction in **SG&A expenses** (from **$563 million** in Q4 2022 to **$407 million** in Q4 2023) which also contributed to improved margins.  **[DGX_3371541_4]** **[0001022079-24-000009_dgx123120238-kexhibit991.htm:2]** **[0001022079-24-000009_dgx123120238-kexhibit991.htm:5]** 

What factors contributed to the near doubling of Operating Income in Q4 2023?

Quest Diagnostics’ net income almost doubled in Q4 2023 because **lower overall operating costs and expenses** significantly improved profitability. In that quarter, the company reduced its selling, general and administrative expenses (from **$563 million** in Q4 2022 to **$407 million** in Q4 2023) and better managed other operating costs, which helped boost operating income from **$135 million** to **$267 million**. Additionally, a **4.7% increase in base business revenues** (reaching **$2.25 billion**) helped offset the impact of an **80% drop in COVID-19 testing revenues**, propelling the net income attributable to Quest Diagnostics from **$101 million** in Q4 2022 to **$192 million** in Q4 2023.  **[DGX_3371541_4]** **[0001022079-24-000009_dgx123120238-kexhibit991.htm:5]** 

Why did Net Income attributable to Quest Diagnostics almost double in Q4 2023?

The sharp spike in **Other Operating Expense** in **Q4 2023** was primarily driven by two factors: a **$29 million impairment charge** on certain long-lived assets related to the shutdown of a business, and a **$11 million loss** associated with an increase in the fair value of the contingent consideration accrual from previous acquisitions.  **[0001022079-24-000041_dgx-20231231.htm:106]** **[0000930413-24-000979_c108438_pre14a-ixbrl.htm:104]** 

What drove the sharp spike in Other Operating Expense in Q4 2023?

The turnaround in **Q4 2023** was primarily attributed to **gains associated with investments in deferred compensation plans**. This change marked a significant shift from prior periods, where there were substantial losses related to changes in the carrying value of strategic investments and deferred compensation plan investments.  **[0001022079-24-000041_dgx-20231231.htm:106]** **[0001022079-24-000009_dgx123120238-kexhibit991.htm:5]** 

What caused the turnaround in Other Income (Expense) in Q4 2023?

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- United States

- Foreign Operations

Total Revenue

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Quest Diagnostics Inc (DGX)

Financials