Ardent Health, Inc. · NYSE:ARDT
Ardent Health — Wells Fargo 21st Annual Healthcare Conference 2026
9 slides from Ardent Health's conference presentation, September 2026
Slide 1: Supplemental Presentation for Wells Fargo Conference
Supplemental Presentation for Wells Fargo Conference September 2026
Slide 2: Important disclaimers
Important disclaimers Forward-Looking Statements This presentation may contain certain “forward-looking statements,” as that term is defined in the U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements other than statements of historical facts, in
Slide 3: Important disclaimers: Non-GAAP Financial Information
Important disclaimers Non-GAAP Financial Information We have included certain financial measures in this presentation that have not been prepared in a manner that complies with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDAR
Slide 4: Who We Are
Who We Are 1 Hospital 1 Hospital 2 Hospitals 14 Sites of Care 19 Sites of Care 28 Sites of Care • A leading operator of 30 hospitals and provider of 145 Providers 150 Providers 149 Providers 208k Population 368k Population 544k Population healthcare services with a track record of success delivering
Slide 5: 3-Part Growth Strategy Supports Long-Term Value Creation
3-Part Growth Strategy Supports Long-Term Value Creation Moving up the value chain and expanding our footprint through strategic focus and operational excellence Strategic Organic Growth in Operational Excellence Active M&A Pipeline Core Markets Organic Growth Strengthen Margins Disciplined M&A • Bu
Slide 6: IMPACT Program Supports Operational Excellence Initiatives
IMPACT Program Supports Operational Excellence Initiatives Multi-year enterprise operating strategy focused on sustainable margin improvement, greater agility and care transformation Expense Optimization Revenue Optimization Care Transformation IMPACT Savings Sustainable savings Enhance revenue yiel
Slide 7: Appendix
BAILEY Leia EET TTT et TERI wal TT TITIES _ Appendix tN SSE. &
Slide 8: Non-GAAP Reconciliation
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Full Year 2026 Guidance Dollars in millions Low High Net income $202 $260 Income tax expense 53 69 Interest expense, net 56 53 Depreciation and amortization 175 170 Noncontrolling interest earnings (92) (97) Other non-operating gains 1 (6) (6) Cybersecurity Incident recoverie
Slide 9: Non-GAAP Reconciliation (continued)
Non-GAAP Reconciliation (continued) (1) Other non-operating losses include losses realized on certain non-recurring events or events that are non-operational in nature. (2) Cybersecurity Incident recoveries, net represent insurance recovery proceeds associated with the Cybersecurity Incident, net of
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