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SS&C Technologies Releases Q2 2024 Earnings Results, Announces $1 Billion Common Stock Repurchase Program

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Q2 2024 GAAP revenue $1,451.5 million, up 6.5%, Fully Diluted GAAP Earnings Per Share $0.75, up 47.1%

Record Adjusted revenue $1,452.4 million, up 6.5%, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share $1.27, up 17.6%

WINDSOR, Conn., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC), a global provider of investment, financial and healthcare software and software-enabled services, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

(in millions, except per share data):

2024

2023

Change

2024

2023

Change

GAAP Results

Revenue

$1,451.5

$1,362.6

6.5 %

$2,886.5

$2,725.3

5.9 %

Operating income

327.6

288.2

13.7 %

660.5

568.3

16.2 %

Operating income margin

22.6 %

21.2 %

140 bps

22.9 %

20.9 %

200 bps

Diluted earnings per share attributable to
SS&C

$0.75

$0.51

47.1 %

$1.38

$1.00

38.0 %

Net income attributable to SS&C

190.3

130.7

45.6 %

347.9

256.7

35.5 %

Adjusted Non-GAAP Results (defined in Notes 1 – 4 below)

Adjusted revenue

$1,452.4

$1,363.4

6.5 %

$2,888.2

$2,726.8

5.9 %

Adjusted operating income attributable to
SS&C

541.7

485.8

11.5 %

1,081.7

978.8

10.5 %

Adjusted operating income margin

37.3 %

35.6 %

170 bps

37.5 %

35.9 %

160 bps

Adjusted diluted earnings per share
attributable to SS&C

$1.27

$1.08

17.6 %

$2.55

$2.22

14.9 %

Adjusted consolidated EBITDA attributable
to SS&C

558.9

502.4

11.2 %

1,115.7

1,011.3

10.3 %

Adjusted consolidated EBITDA margin

38.5 %

36.8 %

170 bps

38.6 %

37.1 %

150 bps

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights:

Q2 2024 GAAP Revenue growth and Adjusted Revenue growth were 6.5 percentAdjusted Organic Revenue Growth was 6.4 percent, Financial Services Recurring Revenue Growth was 7.7 percent.Q2 2024 we bought back 3.7 million shares for $227.0 million, at an average price of $62.17 per share. This is the highest share buyback of any quarter in our history.SS&C reported GAAP net income attributable to SS&C of $190.3 million, up 45.6 percent and adjusted consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C of $558.9 million for Q2 2024, up 11.2 percent.GAAP operating income margin for Q2 2024 was 22.6 percent. Adjusted consolidated EBITDA margin for Q2 2024 was 38.5 percent.SS&C will host a 2024 Analyst Day on September 18th at the Nasdaq Marketsite in New York City.SS&C Deliver, our annual client conference, will be October 6-8 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and will feature David Rubenstein, co-Founder and co-Chairman of the Carlyle Group as our keynote speaker.

“SS&C’s momentum continued into the second quarter; we reported 6.4 percent organic revenue growth and $1.27 in adjusted diluted EPS, up 17.6 percent” says Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The strong results SS&C delivered in the first half of 2024 are indicative of the work we have put in over the last few years. We will continue to be aggressive with stock buy backs as long as we feel our stock is undervalued. Our goal is to maximize long term shareholder value.”

Operating Cash Flow

SS&C generated net cash from operating activities of $565.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $584.2 million for the same period in 2023, a 3.2% decrease.  SS&C ended the second quarter with $462.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $6,653.1 million in gross debt.  SS&C’s net debt balance as defined in our credit agreement, which excludes cash and cash equivalents of $88.5 million held at DomaniRx, LLC was $6,278.9 million as of June 30, 2024.  SS&C’s consolidated net leverage ratio as defined in our credit agreement stood at 2.84 times consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C as of June 30, 2024. SS&C’s net secured leverage ratio stood at 1.60 times consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C as of June 30, 2024.

SS&C Announces $1 Billion Common Stock Repurchase Program

SS&C announced that as part of the Company’s capital allocation strategy to maximize long-term stockholder value, its Board of Directors (“Board”) has authorized the renewal of the stock repurchase program, which will enable the Company to repurchase up to $1 billion in the aggregate of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. Under the renewed program, SS&C’s proposed repurchases may be made from time to time in one or more transactions on the open market or in privately negotiated purchase and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by the Company’s management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. Repurchases may also be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which would permit shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Any repurchased shares will be available for use in connection with the SS&C’s stock plans and for other corporate purposes. The Company’s authority to repurchase shares under the renewed program shall continue until the one year anniversary of the Board’s authorization, unless earlier terminated by the Board.

Guidance

Q3 2024

FY 2024

Adjusted Revenue ($M)

$1,420.0 – $1,460.0

$5,706.2 – $5,866.2  

Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C ($M)

$304.6 – $320.6

$1,246.3 – $1,326.3

Interest Expense1 ($M)

$107.0 – $109.0

$435.0 – $443.0

Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share attributable to SS&C

$1.21 – $1.27

$4.98 – $5.22

Cash from Operating Activities ($M)

$1,305.0 – $1,385.0

Capital Expenditures (% of revenue)

4.1% – 4.5%

Diluted Shares (M)

251.6 – 252.6

250.9 – 253.9

Effective Income Tax Rate (%)

26 %

26 %

1Interest expense is net of deferred financing cost amortization and original issue discount

SS&C does not provide reconciliations of guidance for Adjusted Revenues and Adjusted Net Income to comparable GAAP measures, in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K.  SS&C is unable, without unreasonable efforts, to forecast certain items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures.  These items include acquisition transactions and integration, foreign exchange rate changes, as well as other non-cash and other adjustments as defined under the Company’s Credit agreement, that are difficult to predict in advance in order to include in a GAAP estimate.  The unavailable information could have a significant impact on Q3 2024 and FY 2024 GAAP financial results.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted consolidated EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures.  See the accompanying notes for the reconciliations and definitions for each of these non-GAAP measures and the reasons our management believes these measures provide useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations.

Earnings Call and Press Release

SS&C’s second quarter 2024 earnings call will take place at 5:00 p.m. eastern time today, July 25, 2024.  The call will discuss second quarter 2024 results.  Interested parties may dial 888-210-4650 (US and Canada) or 646-960-0327 (International), and request the “SS&C Technologies Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call”; conference ID #4673675.  In connection with the earnings call, a presentation will be available on SS&C’s website at www.ssctech.com.  The call will be available for replay via the webcast on SS&C’s website; access: https://investor.ssctech.com/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx

Certain information contained in this press release relating to, among other things, the Company’s financial guidance for the third quarter and full year of 2024 constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, expectations, intentions, projections, developments, future events, performance, underlying assumptions, and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects”, “estimates”, “projects”, “forecasts”, “may”, “assume”, “intend”, “will”, “continue”, “opportunity”, “predict”, “potential”, “future”, “guarantee”, “likely”, “target”, “indicate”, “would”, “could” and “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements are accompanied by such words.  Such statements reflect management’s best judgment based on factors currently known but are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.  Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the state of the economy and the financial services industry and other industries in which the Company’s clients operate, the Company’s ability to realize anticipated benefits from its acquisitions, including DST Systems, Inc., the effect of customer consolidation on demand for the Company’s products and services, the increasing focus of the Company’s business on the hedge fund industry, the variability of revenue as a result of activity in the securities markets, the ability to retain and attract clients, fluctuations in customer demand for the Company’s products and services, the intensity of competition with respect to the Company’s products and services, the exposure to litigation and other claims, terrorist activities and other catastrophic events, disruptions, attacks or failures affecting the Company’s software-enabled services, risks associated with the Company’s foreign operations, privacy concerns relating to the collection and storage of personal information, evolving regulations and increased scrutiny from regulators, the Company’s ability to protect intellectual property assets and litigation regarding intellectual property rights, delays in product development, investment decisions concerning cash balances, regulatory and tax risks, risks associated with the Company’s joint ventures, changes in accounting standards, risks related to the Company’s substantial indebtedness, the market price of the Company’s stock prevailing from time to time, and the risks discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can also be accessed on our website.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world’s largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

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SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenues:

Software-enabled services

$

1,192.4

$

1,106.5

$

2,380.1

$

2,220.7

License, maintenance and related

259.1

256.1

506.4

504.6

Total revenues

1,451.5

1,362.6

2,886.5

2,725.3

Cost of revenues:

Software-enabled services

654.0

628.6

1,287.8

1,259.6

License, maintenance and related

99.2

92.9

193.2

187.6

Total cost of revenues

753.2

721.5

1,481.0

1,447.2

Gross profit

698.3

641.1

1,405.5

1,278.1

Operating expenses:

Selling and marketing

142.6

137.1

283.5

276.9

Research and development

128.7

119.6

249.6

237.8

General and administrative

99.4

96.2

211.9

195.1

Total operating expenses

370.7

352.9

745.0

709.8

Operating income

327.6

288.2

660.5

568.3

Interest expense, net

(113.3)

(118.0)

(229.3)

(229.9)

Other income, net

0.6

14.9

7.2

20.3

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net

17.3

9.4

19.6

15.1

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(27.7)

(28.8)

(0.6)

Income before income taxes

204.5

194.5

429.2

373.2

Provision for income taxes

13.8

63.6

80.5

116.1

Net income

190.7

130.9

348.7

257.1

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(0.4)

(0.2)

(0.8)

(0.4)

Net income attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

190.3

$

130.7

$

347.9

$

256.7

Basic earnings per share attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

0.77

$

0.53

$

1.41

$

1.03

Diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

0.75

$

0.51

$

1.38

$

1.00

Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

246.2

248.5

246.6

249.5

Diluted weighted-average number of common and common equivalent

shares outstanding

252.3

255.0

252.7

256.0

Net income

$

190.7

$

130.9

$

348.7

$

257.1

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency exchange translation adjustment

2.7

66.2

(44.9)

108.2

Change in defined benefit pension obligation

0.1

(0.1)

0.1

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

2.8

66.1

(44.8)

108.2

Comprehensive income

193.5

197.0

303.9

365.3

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(0.4)

(0.2)

(0.8)

(0.4)

Comprehensive income attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

193.1

$

196.8

$

303.1

$

364.9

 

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in millions)

(unaudited)

June 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

462.7

$

432.2

Funds receivable and funds held on behalf of clients

1,624.2

2,615.6

Accounts receivable, net

868.4

799.4

Contract asset

40.7

36.1

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

132.8

165.8

Restricted cash

3.3

2.4

Total current assets

3,132.1

4,051.5

Property, plant and equipment, net

304.7

315.3

Operating lease right-of-use assets

203.9

221.4

Investments

181.2

184.7

Unconsolidated affiliates

337.1

345.2

Contract asset

101.7

99.7

Goodwill

8,935.3

8,969.5

Intangible and other assets, net

3,709.2

3,915.2

Total assets

$

16,905.2

$

18,102.5

Liabilities and Equity

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term debt

$

39.0

$

51.5

Client funds obligations

1,624.2

2,615.6

Accounts payable

57.2

80.3

Income taxes payable

1.0

22.3

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

221.6

270.2

Interest payable

36.1

29.4

Other accrued expenses

229.7

232.3

Deferred revenue

482.9

470.3

Total current liabilities

2,691.7

3,771.9

Long-term debt, net of current portion

6,575.1

6,668.5

Operating lease liabilities

183.0

199.1

Other long-term liabilities

198.9

248.7

Deferred income taxes

769.7

816.6

Total liabilities

10,418.4

11,704.8

SS&C stockholders’ equity

6,427.9

6,339.6

Noncontrolling interest

58.9

58.1

Total equity

6,486.8

6,397.7

Total liabilities and equity

$

16,905.2

$

18,102.5

 

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in millions)

(unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Cash flow from operating activities:

Net income

$

348.7

$

257.1

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

333.0

331.8

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net

(19.6)

(15.1)

Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates

2.5

16.2

Stock-based compensation expense

95.7

75.4

Net losses (gains) on investments

0.6

(1.8)

Amortization and write-offs of loan origination costs and original issue discounts

5.2

6.9

Loss on extinguishment of debt

28.8

0.6

(Gain) loss on sale or disposition of property and equipment

(0.1)

6.9

Deferred income taxes

(49.4)

(52.7)

Provision for credit losses

9.7

8.0

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects from acquisitions:

Accounts receivable

(83.3)

(28.2)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

16.5

62.7

Contract assets

(7.2)

9.0

Accounts payable

(37.4)

(5.0)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

(90.2)

(106.4)

Income taxes prepaid and payable

(8.3)

0.9

Deferred revenue

20.2

17.9

Net cash provided by operating activities

565.4

584.2

Cash flow from investing activities:

Cash paid for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired and asset acquisitions

(0.9)

(0.1)

Additions to property and equipment

(15.8)

(24.2)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

3.2

Additions to capitalized software

(100.2)

(97.2)

Proceeds from sales / maturities of investments

0.2

2.1

Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates

24.5

Collection of other non-current receivables

5.0

5.0

Net cash used in investing activities

(84.0)

(114.4)

Cash flow from financing activities:

Cash received from debt borrowings, net of original issue discount

4,745.0

175.0

Repayments of debt

(4,850.1)

(344.8)

Payment of deferred financing fees

(30.0)

Net decrease in client funds obligations

(1,151.6)

(613.6)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

103.7

45.1

Withholding taxes paid related to equity award net share settlement

(14.9)

(1.6)

Purchases of common stock for treasury

(279.9)

(244.1)

Dividends paid on common stock

(119.8)

(101.2)

Net cash used in financing activities

(1,597.6)

(1,085.2)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(3.9)

0.6

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(1,120.1)

(614.8)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

2,998.6

1,337.6

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

1,878.5

$

722.8

Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

462.7

$

439.7

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

3.3

2.5

Restricted cash and cash equivalents included in funds receivable and funds held on behalf of
clients

1,412.5

280.6

$

1,878.5

$

722.8

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Disclosures Relating to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Note 1. Reconciliation of Revenues to Adjusted Revenues

Adjusted revenues represents revenues adjusted to include a) amounts that would have been recognized if deferred revenue were not adjusted to fair value at the date of acquisition and b) amounts that would have been recognized if not for adjustments to deferred revenue and retained earnings related to the adoption of ASC 606.  Adjusted revenues is presented because we use this measure to evaluate performance of our business against prior periods and believe it is a useful indicator of the underlying performance of our business.  Adjusted revenues is not a recognized term under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).  Adjusted revenues does not represent revenues, as that term is defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to revenues as an indicator of our operating performance.  Adjusted revenues as presented herein is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.  Below is a reconciliation of adjusted revenues to revenues, the GAAP measure we believe to be most directly comparable to adjusted revenues.

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in millions)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenues

$

1,451.5

$

1,362.6

$

2,886.5

$

2,725.3

ASC 606 adoption impact

(0.7)

(0.8)

(1.5)

(1.7)

Purchase accounting adjustments impact on revenue

1.6

1.6

3.2

3.2

Adjusted revenues

$

1,452.4

$

1,363.4

$

2,888.2

$

2,726.8

The following is a breakdown of software-enabled services and license, maintenance and related revenues and adjusted software-enabled services and license, maintenance and related revenues.

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in millions)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Software-enabled services

$

1,192.4

$

1,106.5

$

2,380.1

$

2,220.7

License, maintenance and related

259.1

256.1

506.4

504.6

Total revenues

$

1,451.5

$

1,362.6

$

2,886.5

$

2,725.3

Software-enabled services

$

1,193.3

$

1,107.4

$

2,381.8

$

2,222.3

License, maintenance and related

259.1

256.0

506.4

504.5

Total adjusted revenues

$

1,452.4

$

1,363.4

$

2,888.2

$

2,726.8

Note 2. Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income

Adjusted operating income represents operating income adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, purchase accounting adjustments for deferred revenue and related costs, ASC 606 adoption impact and other expenses.  Adjusted operating income is presented because we use this measure to evaluate performance of our business and believe it is a useful indicator of our underlying performance.  Adjusted operating income is not a recognized term under GAAP.  Adjusted operating income does not represent operating income, as that term is defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of our operating performance.  Adjusted operating income as presented herein is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures by other companies.  The following is a reconciliation between adjusted operating income and operating income, the GAAP measure we believe to be most directly comparable to adjusted operating income.

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in millions)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Operating income

$

327.6

$

288.2

$

660.5

$

568.3

Amortization of intangible assets

149.1

147.9

296.7

294.7

Stock-based compensation

50.6

33.5

95.7

75.4

Purchase accounting adjustments (1)

3.1

3.6

6.1

8.4

ASC 606 adoption impact

(0.6)

(0.8)

(1.3)

(1.5)

Acquisition related (2)

0.3

3.1

1.1

5.4

Facilities and workforce restructuring

7.4

10.9

19.6

28.7

Other (3)

5.3

5.5

0.6

Adjusted operating income

$

542.8

$

486.4

$

1,083.9

$

980.0

Adjusted operating income attributable to noncontrolling interest (4)

(1.1)

(0.6)

(2.2)

(1.2)

Adjusted operating income attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

541.7

$

485.8

$

1,081.7

$

978.8

(1)

Purchase accounting adjustments include (a) an adjustment to increase revenues by the amount that would have been recognized

if deferred revenue were not adjusted to fair value at the date of acquisition, (b) an adjustment to increase personnel and

commissions expense by the amount that would have been recognized if prepaid commissions and deferred personnel costs were

not adjusted to fair value at the date of the acquisitions and (c) an adjustment to decrease depreciation expense by the amount that

would not have been recognized if property, plant and equipment were not adjusted to fair value at the date of acquisition.

(2)

Acquisition related includes costs related to both current acquisitions and the resolution of pre-acquisition matters for prior period

acquisitions.

(3)

Other includes additional expenses and income that are permitted to be excluded per the terms of our Credit Agreement from

Consolidated EBITDA, a financial measure used in calculating our covenant compliance.

(4)

In 2021, we entered into a joint venture named DomaniRx, LLC in which we are the majority interest holder and primary

beneficiary.  As such, we consolidate DomaniRx, LLC as a variable interest entity. Adjusted operating income attributable to

noncontrolling interest represents adjusted operating income based on the ownership interest retained by the respective

noncontrolling parties.

Note 3. Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA, Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA

EBITDA represents net income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.  Consolidated EBITDA, defined under our Credit Agreement entered into in April 2018, as amended, is used in calculating covenant compliance, and is EBITDA adjusted for certain items.  Consolidated EBITDA is calculated by subtracting from or adding to EBITDA items of income or expense described below.  Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA is calculated by subtracting acquired EBITDA (as defined below) from Consolidated EBITDA. EBITDA, Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA are presented because we use these measures to evaluate performance of our business and believe them to be useful indicators of an entity’s debt capacity and its ability to service debt.  EBITDA, Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA are not recognized terms under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to operating income, net income or cash flows from operating activities as indicators of our operating performance.  These measures are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures by other companies.  The following is a reconciliation of EBITDA, Consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA to net income.

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

Twelve
Months
Ended
June 30,

(in millions)

2024

2023

2024

2023

2024

Net income

$

190.7

$

130.9

$

348.7

$

257.1

$

700.2

Interest expense, net

113.3

118.0

229.3

229.9

469.2

Provision for income taxes

13.8

63.6

80.5

116.1

213.4

Depreciation and amortization

167.5

166.0

333.0

331.8

671.6

EBITDA

485.3

478.5

991.5

934.9

2,054.4

Stock-based compensation

50.6

33.5

95.7

75.4

179.7

Acquired EBITDA and cost savings (1)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

27.7

28.8

0.6

30.4

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net

(17.3)

(9.4)

(19.6)

(15.1)

(104.6)

Purchase accounting adjustments (2)

1.9

2.3

3.8

4.3

8.7

ASC 606 adoption impact

(0.6)

(0.8)

(1.3)

(1.5)

(2.9)

Foreign currency translation losses

1.1

1.7

5.8

1.2

4.4

Investment gains (3)

(1.4)

(3.0)

(12.0)

(14.2)

(16.7)

Facilities and workforce restructuring

7.5

10.9

19.7

28.7

47.7

Acquisition related (4)

0.1

(7.5)

0.9

(5.2)

6.1

Other (5)

5.1

(3.2)

4.6

3.4

8.8

Consolidated EBITDA

$

560.0

$

503.0

$

1,117.9

$

1,012.5

$

2,216.0

Acquired EBITDA and cost savings (1)

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA

$

560.0

$

503.0

$

1,117.9

$

1,012.5

$

2,216.0

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interest (6)

(1.1)

(0.6)

(2.2)

(1.2)

(3.9)

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

558.9

$

502.4

$

1,115.7

$

1,011.3

$

2,212.1

(1)

Acquired EBITDA reflects the EBITDA impact of significant businesses that were acquired during the period as if the acquisition

occurred at the beginning of the period, as well as cost savings enacted in connection with acquisitions.

(2)

Purchase accounting adjustments include (a) an adjustment to increase revenues by the amount that would have been recognized

if deferred revenue were not adjusted to fair value at the date of acquisitions (b) an adjustment to increase personnel and

commissions expense by the amount that would have been recognized if prepaid commissions and deferred personnel costs were

not adjusted to fair value at the date of the acquisitions and (c) an adjustment to increase or decrease rent expense by the amount

that would have been recognized if lease obligations were not adjusted to fair value at the date of acquisitions.

(3)

Investment gains includes unrealized fair value adjustments of investments and dividend income received on investments.

(4)

Acquisition related includes costs related to both current acquisitions and the resolution of pre-acquisition matters for prior period

acquisitions.

(5)

Other includes additional expenses and income that are permitted to be excluded per the terms of our Credit Agreement from

Consolidated EBITDA, a financial measure used in calculating our covenant compliance. 

(6)

In 2021, we entered into a joint venture named DomaniRx, LLC in which we are the majority interest holder and primary

beneficiary.  As such, we consolidate DomaniRx, LLC as a variable interest entity. Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA attributable

to noncontrolling interest represents adjusted Consolidated EBITDA based on the ownership interest retained by the respective

noncontrolling parties.

Note 4. Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to SS&C to Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to SS&C

Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C represent net income and earnings per share attributable to SS&C before amortization of intangible assets and deferred financing costs, stock-based compensation, purchase accounting adjustments and other items.  We consider adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C to be important to management and investors because they represent our operational performance exclusive of the effects of amortization of intangible assets and deferred financing costs, stock-based compensation, purchase accounting adjustments, loss on extinguishment of debt and other items, that are not operational in nature or comparable to those of our competitors.  Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are not recognized terms under GAAP.  Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share do not represent net income or diluted earnings per share, as those terms are defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as alternatives to net income or diluted earnings per share as indicators of our operating performance.  Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C as presented herein are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.  Below is a reconciliation of adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C to net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C, the GAAP measures we believe to be most directly comparable to adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share.

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in millions, except per share data)

2024

2023

2024

2023

GAAP – Net income

$

190.7

$

130.9

$

348.7

$

257.1

Amortization of intangible assets

149.1

147.9

296.7

294.7

Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount

2.0

3.4

5.3

6.9

Stock-based compensation

50.6

33.5

95.7

75.4

Loss on extinguishment of debt

27.7

28.8

0.6

Purchase accounting adjustments (1)

3.1

3.6

6.1

8.4

ASC 606 adoption impact

(0.6)

(0.8)

(1.3)

(1.5)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net

(17.3)

(9.4)

(19.6)

(15.1)

Foreign currency translation losses

1.1

1.7

5.8

1.2

Investment losses (gains) (2)

0.7

(0.8)

0.6

(1.8)

Facilities and workforce restructuring

7.5

10.9

19.7

28.7

Acquisition related (3)

0.1

(7.5)

0.9

(5.2)

Other (4)

5.2

(2.9)

4.5

3.9

Income tax effect (5)

(99.0)

(33.7)

(146.3)

(83.9)

Adjusted net income

$

320.9

$

276.8

$

645.6

$

569.4

Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (6)

(1.3)

(0.6)

(2.4)

(1.2)

Adjusted net income attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

319.6

$

276.2

$

643.2

$

568.2

Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C common
stockholders

$

1.27

$

1.08

$

2.55

$

2.22

GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C common
stockholders

$

0.75

$

0.51

$

1.38

$

1.00

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

252.3

255.0

252.7

256.0

(1)

Purchase accounting adjustments include (a) an adjustment to increase revenues by the amount that would have been recognized
if deferred revenue were not adjusted to fair value at the date of acquisition, (b) an adjustment to increase personnel and
commissions expense by the amount that would have been recognized if prepaid commissions and deferred personnel costs were
not adjusted to fair value at the date of the acquisitions and (c) an adjustment to decrease depreciation expense by the amount that
would not have been recognized if property, plant and equipment were not adjusted to fair value at the date of acquisition.

(2)

Investment gains includes unrealized fair value adjustments of investments.  In prior periods, investment gains also included
dividend income received on investments.  Prior period amounts have been revised for consistent presentation.

(3)

Acquisition related includes costs related to both current acquisitions and the resolution of pre-acquisition matters for prior period
acquisitions.

(4)

Other includes additional expenses and income that are permitted to be excluded per the terms of our Credit Agreement from
Consolidated EBITDA, a financial measure used in calculating our covenant compliance. 

(5)

An estimated normalized effective tax rate of approximately 26% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 has
been used to adjust the provision for income taxes for the purpose of computing adjusted net income.

(6)

In 2021, we entered into a joint venture named DomaniRx, LLC in which we are the majority interest holder and primary
beneficiary.  As such, we consolidate DomaniRx, LLC as a variable interest entity. Adjusted net income attributable to
noncontrolling interest represents adjusted net income based on the ownership interest retained by the respective noncontrolling
parties.

 

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STARTRADER Launches SKHY as SK Hynix Makes Its US Market Debut, Giving Clients Timely Access to a Key AI Memory Name

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SKHY gives clients direct exposure to a key supplier of high-bandwidth memory at the heart of the AI acceleration market.

DUBAI, UAE, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARTRADER today announced the launch of SK Hynix Inc. (SKHY) as a US Stock CFD on its trading platform, available from July 22, 2026. Moving swiftly following SK Hynix’s recent US listing, which raised approximately $26.5 billion, STARTRADER is ensuring clients can engage with this name at the earliest opportunity.

This is precisely the type of occasion STARTRADER builds its product strategy around. As significant names enter the US market and begin drawing institutional attention, STARTRADER moves decisively to ensure clients have access when it carries the most relevance. For a company of SK Hynix’s standing in the AI memory supply chain, its US debut represents exactly that kind of opportunity.

The decision reflects a product philosophy centred on anticipation. As the boundary between global and US-listed equities continues to narrow, STARTRADER intends to remain consistently at that intersection, connecting clients to names the global investment community is beginning to follow closely and providing the access needed to engage with both confidence and context.

“Clients who follow the AI infrastructure story understand that the opportunity runs through the entire supply chain, including the memory and bandwidth that make large-scale AI possible. SK Hynix’s arrival on the US market made this the right moment to act, and acting early on behalf of our clients is exactly what we intend to keep doing.”

Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER

SKHY marks the latest addition in a product offering designed to keep clients directly connected to the names and sectors defining the next phase of global market development, with the breadth and precision to engage with structural investment themes as they take shape.

Trading CFDs involves a significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure you fully understand the risks before trading.

About STARTRADER
STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STAR-APP, and STAR-COPY. Regulated infive jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

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FORD AND GEELY AUTO JOIN FORCES IN EUROPE TO PRODUCE NEXT-GENERATION MULTI-ENERGY VEHICLES IN SPAIN

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The global automakers plan to form a manufacturing joint venture at Ford’s Valencia, Spain, plant, combining scale and factory utilization, to build Ford and Geely vehiclesThe partnership, built on a foundation of trust and shared business principles, secures the future of the Valencia plant, provides long-term stability and creates the potential for future high-tech manufacturing job growthThe joint venture addresses the new realities of the European market — intense global competition, relentless cost pressure and tightening regulation — resetting Valencia to build at the industry’s emerging cost benchmarkThe Valencia plant will produce a new generation of low- and zero-emission vehicles for European markets, offering customers an outstanding technology experienceThe joint venture is expected to produce an all-new multi-energy crossover for Ford, in addition to a new member of the Bronco family, plus two electric Geely SUVs, with production starting in 2028. Kuga production continues uninterruptedThe collaboration accelerates Geely Auto’s European expansion, and supports Ford’s product offensive to bring five new passenger vehicles to European showrooms by 2029

VALENCIA, Spain, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ford Motor Company and Geely Automobile Holdings (hereafter “Geely Auto”) today announced an agreement to form a Europe-focused joint venture (JV) at Ford’s Valencia, Spain, manufacturing hub.

The new JV will manufacture Ford and Geely multi-energy passenger vehicles for the European market, driving greater choice and value for European drivers.

Europe is home to one of the fiercest competitive battles in the global automotive industry today. Tightening regulation, high operating costs and a new generation of global competitors have reset the industry’s benchmark for manufacturing cost, vehicle technology and software experience.

By pooling production volume, Ford and Geely will maximize the capacity of the Valencia plant, lower the cost of every vehicle built there, and compete at this emerging cost standard while delivering world-class multi-energy vehicles and strengthening the local Valencia economy in the process.

Pending regulatory approvals, the joint venture will begin operations in the first half of 2027, with the first new vehicles scheduled to roll off the line in 2028. The Valencia plant will continue to produce the Ford Kuga in the meantime.

“This JV with Ford in Europe reflects our commitment to open, collaborative product development as part of our growth strategy, deepening our local presence and commitment to customers in Europe”, said Alex Nan, Vice President of Geely Auto Group. “We are dedicated to delivering vehicles that European customers will choose on merit: on industry leading features, on high-quality and on actively contributing to Europe’s green future. Put simply: we are building cars in Europe, for Europe, alongside a trusted partner.”

Ford’s partnership with Geely is built on a foundation of trust and respect stretching back to 2010 when Ford sold Volvo Cars to Geely and watched it protect and revitalize the brand. Both companies share a commitment to quality, cost-efficient sourcing and continuous improvement, as well as a belief that customers should be able to choose their own path through the energy transition.

Transforming Valencia into a Powerhouse for Low-CO2 Mobility

The JV will transform Ford’s Valencia facility – already one of Europe’s most productive and advanced plants, with a potential annual capacity of about 500,000 vehicles – into a shared, high-tech manufacturing hub built to compete at the industry’s new global cost standard. The plant has been at the leading edge of the European market since it opened in 1976, when it built the original Ford Fiesta, Ford’s first global front-wheel-drive car, and a major success. Ford was the first non-Spanish automaker to build in Valencia, the start of a partnership with Spain and its people that remains as strong today.

Under the proposed ownership structure, Ford will own 66% of the new entity and Geely Auto 34%.

An Exciting Vehicle Lineup

“For nearly 50 years, Valencia has built some of the most-loved cars in our history, and now this team will help build our future”, said Jim Baumbick, President, Ford of Europe. ” That’s why we’re building a flexible, cost-effective industrial system with a capable partner in Geely Auto. Together we can fully utilize a best-in-class plant with a great workforce and match the industry’s new cost benchmark. This is all part of Ford’s vision to give European drivers rally-bred handling, true off-road capability and multi-energy technology, with a distinct Blue Oval DNA.”

The JV will combine the engineering, manufacturing and development know-how of two of the world’s leading automakers to build both Ford and Geely low- and zero-emission passenger vehicles. The cars will be tailored for European drivers and will offer them choice in powertrain technology, as well as outstanding digital experiences.

Ford Models:

The Popular Ford Kuga: Production of the Ford Kuga — one of Europe’s favorite plug-in hybrids — will continue uninterrupted in Valencia.A Rugged New Bronco: Valencia will also produce a new member of the global Bronco family – a tough, compact, adventure-ready SUV built for European roads, with production starting in 2028.An All-New Crossover: A multi-energy family crossover, designed by Ford and jointly developed with Geely will arrive in 2028. Engineered with Ford’s signature capabilities and driving dynamics, it is part of an aggressive product offensive that will bring five new multi-energy vehicles to Europe by 2029.

Geely Models:

Sleek Electric SUVs: Geely Auto plans to produce two electric SUVs at the Valencia facility in full support of their European focus and growth strategy. The first Geely-branded models to be manufactured under this joint venture are scheduled to roll off the production line in 2028.

The venture supports Geely Auto’s international expansion, following overseas sales of 474,228 vehicles in the first half of the year, while advancing Ford’s strategy of using partnerships to compete with speed, efficiency and scale in Europe.

“This partnership shows how automakers are strengthening Europe’s industrial base, but we can’t do it alone,” said Jim Baumbick. “What we’ve achieved in Valencia, with the ongoing support of Spain’s national and regional governments, is a masterclass in public-private partnership that sets the benchmark for the rest of Europe.”

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities, and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services, including BlueCruise (ADAS) and security. The company offers freedom of choice through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles (“EVs”) along with embedded software that defines always-on digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, the company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 168,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.

About Geely Auto Group

Geely Auto Group is a leading global automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group develops and manufactures passenger vehicles under the Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands.

Geely Auto achieved cumulative sales of 3,024,567 units in 2025, exceeding the full-year sales target with a year-on-year growth of 39%. New energy vehicle (NEV) sales reached 1,687,767 units, a year-on-year increase of 90%.

With a strong focus on technology innovation, electrification, and sustainable mobility, Geely Auto Group operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities across China, Europe, and key international markets. The Group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and intelligent vehicles enabled by advanced technologies such as hybrid powertrains, full-electric architectures, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving systems.

As a global company, Geely Auto Group continues to expand its international presence through strategic partnerships, localized operations, and industry-leading platforms. Geely strives to create mobility solutions that are greener, smarter, and more accessible, driving forward the future of sustainable transportation.

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K25.ai Secures Series A Investment with Strategic Support from Amber Group, Valuation Doubles to US$200 Million

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SINGAPORE, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — K25.ai, the AI-native prediction market transforming livestreams into real-time interactive markets, today announced the closing of its Series A investment round, with strategic support from Amber Group, at a post-money valuation of US$200 million, doubling the company’s valuation in under 60 days.

The Series A marks another major milestone for K25.ai as it builds a new category at the convergence of artificial intelligence, live digital content, creator economies and prediction markets.

K25.ai enables audiences to predict what happens next across live sports, esports, entertainment and creator content. Its proprietary AI infrastructure supports real-time market generation, content monitoring and outcome resolution, powering a seamless watch-to-predict experience.

The investment and strategic collaboration will accelerate K25.ai’s product development, global expansion, institutional liquidity infrastructure and creator ecosystem.

“We’re building the category where AI meets live content and real-money prediction. Amber Group’s backing — and the doubling of our valuation — confirms the market is ready. We’re moving fast,” said Andy Cheung, Founder and CEO of K25.ai.

Amber Group will support K25.ai across market infrastructure, liquidity strategy, ecosystem development and related digital asset expertise.

“K25.ai is creating a differentiated platform at the intersection of AI, real-time content and prediction markets,” said Haoyu, Portfolio Director of amber.ac. “We are excited to support its experienced team as it scales a new generation of interactive financial and entertainment experiences.”

The Series A follows K25.ai’s recently closed Pre-A round led by Nasdaq-listed NewGenIVF Group Limited (Nasdaq: NIVF). The Series A support from Amber Group doubles K25.ai’s valuation from its Pre-A round and adds a second institutional backer alongside NewGenIVF Group, extending K25.ai’s strategic support across both public markets and digital assets.

About K25.ai

K25.ai is an AI-native livestreaming prediction market transforming passive audiences into active participants. By combining live content, creator-led markets and AI-powered resolution, K25.ai is building the infrastructure for the next generation of interactive information markets.

About Amber Group

Amber Group is a global leader in digital assets, headquartered in Singapore. Amber Group is the parent company of Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), which operates as a separate publicly traded company. Since 2017, Amber Group has developed full-stack solutions that bridge traditional finance and digital assets, offering end-to-end services including wealth management, asset management, market making, advisory, investment, and infrastructure. These products and services are offered across various entities within Amber Group. Certain products, services, technologies, and initiatives described in this press release are developed or carried out by subsidiaries or affiliates of Amber Group other than Amber International Holding Limited, and are not necessarily conducted by or attributable to the listed entity.

Backed by top investors and equipped with deep expertise in both digital and traditional markets, Amber Group leverages AI, blockchain, and quantitative research to deliver personalized, cutting-edge solutions. The company focuses on servicing a diverse global clientele—comprising HNW individuals, institutions, funds, exchanges, and projects—to optimize returns safely across all market conditions.

Learn more at www.ambergroup.io.

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