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SS&C Technologies Releases Q3 2024 Earnings Results

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Q3 2024 GAAP revenue $1,465.8 million, up 7.3%, Fully Diluted GAAP Earnings Per Share $0.65, up 6.6%

Record Adjusted revenue $1,466.8 million, up 7.3%, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share $1.29, up 10.3%

WINDSOR, Conn., Oct. 24, 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

(in millions, except per share data):

2024

2023

Change

2024

2023

Change

GAAP Results

Revenue

$1,465.8

$1,365.9

7.3 %

$4,352.3

$4,091.2

6.4 %

Operating income

325.1

306.4

6.1 %

985.6

874.7

12.7 %

Operating income margin

22.2 %

22.4 %

-20 bps

22.6 %

21.4 %

120 bps

Diluted earnings per share attributable to
SS&C

$0.65

$0.61

6.6 %

$2.02

$1.62

24.7 %

Net income attributable to SS&C

164.4

156.0

5.4 %

512.3

412.7

24.1 %

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

Adjusted revenue

$1,466.8

$1,366.7

7.3 %

$4,355.0

$4,093.5

6.4 %

Adjusted operating income attributable to
SS&C

548.8

517.4

6.1 %

1,630.5

1,496.2

9.0 %

Adjusted operating income margin

37.4 %

37.9 %

-50 bps

37.4 %

36.6 %

80 bps

Adjusted diluted earnings per share
attributable to SS&C

$1.29

$1.17

10.3 %

$3.83

$3.39

13.0 %

Adjusted consolidated EBITDA attributable
to SS&C

566.2

533.9

6.0 %

1,681.9

1,545.2

8.8 %

Adjusted consolidated EBITDA margin

38.6 %

39.1 %

-50 bps

38.6 %

37.7 %

90 bps

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights:

Q3 2024 GAAP Revenue growth and Adjusted Revenue growth were 7.3 percentAdjusted Organic Revenue Growth was 6.4 percent, Financial Services Recurring Revenue Growth was 7.2 percent.Q3 2024 we bought back 1.2 million shares for $89.4 million, at an average price of $72.72 per share.SS&C reported GAAP net income attributable to SS&C of $164.4 million, up 5.4 percent and adjusted consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C of $566.2 million for Q3 2024, up 6.0 percent.GAAP operating income margin for Q3 2024 was 22.2 percent. Adjusted consolidated EBITDA margin for Q3 2024 was 38.6 percent.SS&C completed its acquisition of Battea-Class Action Services on September 27, 2024 for a purchase price of approximately $670 million.

“SS&C reported strong results for Q3 2024, with organic revenue up 6.4 percent, accompanied by $1.29 in adjusted earnings per share, up 10.1 percent,” says Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “A few weeks ago we hosted over 1,000 clients, prospects, and partners in New Orleans for our annual SS&C Deliver Conference. We showcased SS&C’s strengths in emerging technology, best practice operational solutions, and deep industry expertise. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and we look forward to another great event in Scottsdale, AZ in 2025.”

Operating Cash Flow

SS&C generated net cash from operating activities of $902.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $826.7 million for the same period in 2023, a 9.1% increase.  SS&C ended the third quarter with $694.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $7,243.1 million in gross debt.  SS&C’s net debt balance as defined in our credit agreement, which excludes cash and cash equivalents of $159.0 million held at DomaniRx, LLC was $6,707.3 million as of September 30, 2024.  SS&C’s consolidated net leverage ratio as defined in our credit agreement stood at 2.94 times consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C as of September 30, 2024. SS&C’s net secured leverage ratio stood at 1.74 times consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C as of September 30, 2024.

Guidance

Q4 2024

FY 2024

Adjusted Revenue ($M)

$1,460.0 – $1,500.0

$5,815.0 – $5,855.0

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

$329.0 – $345.0

$1,299.0 – $1,315.0

Interest Expense1 ($M)

$110.0 – $112.0

$442.0 – $444.0

Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share
attributable to SS&C

$1.29 – $1.35

$5.12 – $5.18

Cash from Operating Activities ($M)

$1,330.0 – $1,370.0

Capital Expenditures (% of revenue)

4.1% – 4.5%

Diluted Shares (M)

254.6 – 255.6

253.6 – 253.8

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 Q4 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 third quarter 2024 earnings call will take place at 5:00 p.m. eastern time today, October 24, 2024.  The call will discuss third quarter 2024 results.  Interested parties may dial 888-210-4650 (US and Canada) or 646-960-0327 (International), and request the “SS&C Technologies Third 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 fourth 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 September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenues:

Software-enabled services

$

1,206.2

$

1,122.1

$

3,586.3

$

3,342.8

License, maintenance and related

259.6

243.8

766.0

748.4

Total revenues

1,465.8

1,365.9

4,352.3

4,091.2

Cost of revenues:

Software-enabled services

661.9

617.8

1,949.7

1,877.4

License, maintenance and related

99.7

93.7

292.9

281.3

Total cost of revenues

761.6

711.5

2,242.6

2,158.7

Gross profit

704.2

654.4

2,109.7

1,932.5

Operating expenses:

Selling and marketing

144.1

134.7

427.6

411.6

Research and development

131.3

117.7

380.9

355.5

General and administrative

103.7

95.6

315.6

290.7

Total operating expenses

379.1

348.0

1,124.1

1,057.8

Operating income

325.1

306.4

985.6

874.7

Interest expense, net

(109.6)

(120.6)

(338.9)

(350.5)

Other income (expense), net

9.3

(5.0)

16.5

15.3

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net

1.1

27.5

20.7

42.6

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(1.3)

(0.5)

(30.1)

(1.1)

Income before income taxes

224.6

207.8

653.8

581.0

Provision for income taxes

60.0

51.2

140.5

167.3

Net income

164.6

156.6

513.3

413.7

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(0.2)

(0.6)

(1.0)

(1.0)

Net income attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

164.4

$

156.0

$

512.3

$

412.7

Basic earnings per share attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

0.67

$

0.63

$

2.08

$

1.66

Diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

0.65

$

0.61

$

2.02

$

1.62

Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

246.1

247.5

246.4

248.8

Diluted weighted-average number of common and common equivalent
shares outstanding

254.1

253.9

253.3

255.3

Net income

$

164.6

$

156.6

$

513.3

$

413.7

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency exchange translation adjustment

159.0

(113.0)

114.1

(4.8)

Change in defined benefit pension obligation

0.1

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

159.0

(113.0)

114.2

(4.8)

Comprehensive income

323.6

43.6

627.5

408.9

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(0.2)

(0.6)

(1.0)

(1.0)

Comprehensive income attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

323.4

$

43.0

$

626.5

$

407.9

 

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions)
(unaudited)

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

694.7

$

432.2

Funds receivable and funds held on behalf of clients

2,081.5

2,615.6

Accounts receivable, net

934.0

799.4

Contract asset

47.2

36.1

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

129.8

165.8

Restricted cash

3.5

2.4

Total current assets

3,890.7

4,051.5

Property, plant and equipment, net

309.4

315.3

Operating lease right-of-use assets

193.8

221.4

Investments

184.6

184.7

Unconsolidated affiliates

327.7

345.2

Contract asset

115.2

99.7

Goodwill

9,374.4

8,969.5

Intangible and other assets, net

4,042.6

3,915.2

Total assets

$

18,438.4

$

18,102.5

Liabilities and Equity

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term debt

$

47.1

$

51.5

Client funds obligations

2,081.6

2,615.6

Accounts payable

43.6

80.3

Income taxes payable

7.7

22.3

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

280.1

270.2

Interest payable

19.7

29.4

Other accrued expenses

275.9

232.3

Deferred revenue

464.0

470.3

Total current liabilities

3,219.7

3,771.9

Long-term debt, net of current portion

7,155.6

6,668.5

Operating lease liabilities

175.4

199.1

Other long-term liabilities

203.4

248.7

Deferred income taxes

796.2

816.6

Total liabilities

11,550.3

11,704.8

SS&C stockholders’ equity

6,814.1

6,339.6

Noncontrolling interest

74.0

58.1

Total equity

6,888.1

6,397.7

Total liabilities and equity

$

18,438.4

$

18,102.5

 

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in millions)
(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

Cash flow from operating activities:

Net income

$

513.3

$

413.7

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

Depreciation and amortization

504.3

500.4

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net

(20.7)

(42.6)

Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates

13.1

21.2

Stock-based compensation expense

147.9

117.5

Net (gains) losses on investments

(2.5)

0.9

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

6.7

10.2

Loss on extinguishment of debt

30.1

1.1

Loss on sale or disposition of property and equipment

7.6

Deferred income taxes

(52.6)

(89.1)

Provision for credit losses

13.7

9.8

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

Accounts receivable

(100.4)

(69.0)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

5.5

27.6

Contract assets

(25.3)

0.5

Accounts payable

(40.8)

(5.3)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

(75.7)

(73.8)

Income taxes prepaid and payable

(8.9)

(16.3)

Deferred revenue

(5.7)

12.3

Net cash provided by operating activities

902.0

826.7

Cash flow from investing activities:

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

(646.9)

(0.1)

Additions to property and equipment

(41.7)

(40.7)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

3.3

Additions to capitalized software

(149.7)

(140.9)

Investments in securities

(0.6)

Proceeds from sales / maturities of investments

0.3

7.7

Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates

24.4

Collection of other non-current receivables

7.7

7.5

Net cash used in investing activities

(802.6)

(167.1)

Cash flow from financing activities:

Cash received from debt borrowings, net of original issue discount

5,545.0

275.0

Repayments of debt

(5,060.1)

(499.5)

Payment of deferred financing fees

(36.6)

Net decrease in client funds obligations

(952.2)

(163.7)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

271.1

79.2

Withholding taxes paid related to equity award net share settlement

(20.3)

(1.7)

Purchases of common stock for treasury

(369.3)

(341.0)

Dividends paid on common stock

(182.6)

(160.9)

Proceeds from noncontrolling interests

14.9

Net cash used in financing activities

(790.1)

(812.6)

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

2.2

(4.2)

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(688.5)

(157.2)

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

$

2,310.1

$

1,180.4

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

Cash and cash equivalents

$

694.7

$

447.6

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

3.5

2.3

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

1,611.9

730.5

$

2,310.1

$

1,180.4

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
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

(in millions)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenues

$

1,465.8

$

1,365.9

$

4,352.3

$

4,091.2

ASC 606 adoption impact

(0.7)

(0.8)

(2.2)

(2.5)

Purchase accounting adjustments impact on revenue

1.7

1.6

4.9

4.8

Adjusted revenues

$

1,466.8

$

1,366.7

$

4,355.0

$

4,093.5

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
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

(in millions)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Software-enabled services

$

1,206.2

$

1,122.1

$

3,586.3

$

3,342.8

License, maintenance and related

259.6

243.8

766.0

748.4

Total revenues

$

1,465.8

$

1,365.9

$

4,352.3

$

4,091.2

Software-enabled services

$

1,207.3

$

1,123.1

$

3,589.1

$

3,345.4

License, maintenance and related

259.5

243.6

765.9

748.1

Total adjusted revenues

$

1,466.8

$

1,366.7

$

4,355.0

$

4,093.5

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
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

(in millions)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Operating income

$

325.1

$

306.4

$

985.6

$

874.7

Amortization of intangible assets

152.4

150.6

449.1

445.3

Stock-based compensation

52.2

42.1

147.9

117.5

Purchase accounting adjustments (1)

3.4

3.6

9.5

12.0

ASC 606 adoption impact

(0.7)

(0.8)

(2.0)

(2.3)

Acquisition related (2)

1.6

2.4

2.7

7.8

Facilities and workforce restructuring

14.0

13.8

33.6

42.5

Other (3)

1.7

0.2

7.2

0.8

Adjusted operating income

$

549.7

$

518.3

$

1,633.6

$

1,498.3

Adjusted operating income attributable to noncontrolling interest (4)

(0.9)

(0.9)

(3.1)

(2.1)

Adjusted operating income attributable to SS&C common
stockholders

$

548.8

$

517.4

$

1,630.5

$

1,496.2

(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
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

Twelve
Months
Ended
September 30,

(in millions)

2024

2023

2024

2023

2024

Net income

$

164.6

$

156.6

$

513.3

$

413.7

$

708.3

Interest expense, net

109.6

120.6

338.9

350.5

458.3

Provision for income taxes

60.0

51.2

140.5

167.3

222.2

Depreciation and amortization

171.3

168.5

504.3

500.4

674.4

EBITDA

505.5

496.9

1,497.0

1,431.9

2,063.2

Stock-based compensation

52.2

42.1

147.9

117.5

189.8

Acquired EBITDA and cost savings (1)

0.8

19.4

34.5

Loss on extinguishment of debt

1.3

0.5

30.1

1.1

31.1

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net

(1.1)

(27.5)

(20.7)

(42.6)

(78.2)

Purchase accounting adjustments (2)

1.9

2.4

5.7

6.7

8.3

ASC 606 adoption impact

(0.7)

(0.8)

(2.0)

(2.3)

(2.7)

Foreign currency translation (gains) losses

(4.2)

2.5

1.6

3.7

(2.3)

Investment (gains) losses (3)

(5.3)

0.5

(17.3)

(13.7)

(22.5)

Facilities and workforce restructuring

13.9

13.8

33.6

42.5

47.9

Acquisition related (4)

1.8

3.9

2.7

(1.3)

3.9

Other (5)

1.8

0.5

6.4

3.8

10.0

Consolidated EBITDA

$

567.9

$

534.8

$

1,704.4

$

1,547.3

$

2,283.0

Acquired EBITDA and cost savings (1)

(0.8)

(19.4)

(34.5)

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA

$

567.1

$

534.8

$

1,685.0

$

1,547.3

$

2,248.5

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling
interest (6)

(0.9)

(0.9)

(3.1)

(2.1)

(4.0)

Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C common
stockholders

$

566.2

$

533.9

$

1,681.9

$

1,545.2

$

2,244.5

(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
September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

(in millions, except per share data)

2024

2023

2024

2023

GAAP – Net income

$

164.6

$

156.6

$

513.3

$

413.7

Amortization of intangible assets

152.4

150.6

449.1

445.3

Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount

1.4

3.3

6.7

10.2

Stock-based compensation

52.2

42.1

147.9

117.5

Loss on extinguishment of debt

1.3

0.5

30.1

1.1

Purchase accounting adjustments (1)

3.4

3.6

9.5

12.0

ASC 606 adoption impact

(0.7)

(0.8)

(2.0)

(2.3)

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net

(1.1)

(27.5)

(20.7)

(42.6)

Foreign currency translation (gains) losses

(4.2)

2.5

1.6

3.7

Investment (gains) losses (2)

(3.1)

2.7

(2.5)

0.9

Facilities and workforce restructuring

13.9

13.8

33.6

42.5

Acquisition related (3)

1.8

3.9

2.7

(1.3)

Other (4)

1.8

0.8

6.3

4.7

Income tax effect (5)

(55.4)

(53.6)

(201.7)

(137.6)

Adjusted net income

$

328.3

$

298.5

$

973.9

$

867.8

Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (6)

(1.2)

(1.2)

(3.6)

(2.3)

Adjusted net income attributable to SS&C common stockholders

$

327.1

$

297.3

$

970.3

$

865.5

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

$

1.29

$

1.17

$

3.83

$

3.39

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

$

0.65

$

0.61

$

2.02

$

1.62

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

254.1

253.9

253.3

255.3

(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 nine months ended September 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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VYLIT OPENS ITS CREATOR ADVISORY BOARD, GIVING CREATORS EQUITY IN THE PLATFORM

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Reality star & chef Dom DeAngelis, model & creator Cydney Moreau, and creator-entrepreneur Crystal Jackson named as founding members, with applications now open for creators who want a voice in how the platform is shaped

MIAMI, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vylit, the 18+ creator-first social platform co-founded by Ami Gan, former CEO of OnlyFans, and seasoned entrepreneur Kailey Magder, is opening applications for its Creator Advisory Board, which will include a select group of creators that will have a strong voice in shaping the platform they use and earn on.

Vylit is inviting creators not just to join the platform, but to help build it, with real shares in the company reserved for those who contribute to its growth, culture and direction. The Creator Advisory Board will give creators a direct voice in building Vylit’s community, the platform’s development and creator tools, along with ownership in the business they’re helping grow.

Applications are now open. Creators can apply by emailing vylit@vylitworld.com with their name, bio and social handles.

Vylit is launching the board with three founding members who show the range of creators it’s built for.

Dominic DeAngelis, known from YouTube and Vanderpump Villa, where his culinary skills earned recognition from viewers around the world, has been using the platform to share behind-the-scenes and day-in-the-life content with his subscribers — the kind of direct, monetized relationship with fans that Vylit is designed around.

“Social media sucks right now. The algorithms are negative, you don’t even see the people you follow anymore, and creators are struggling to find real connections with their fans,” said DeAngelis. “I’m thrilled to be part of a platform that’s doing it differently. Vylit is actually listening to creators and building with us, not just for us.”

Cydney Moreau, a Louisiana-born former track athlete turned model and creator with a following across fitness, fashion and lifestyle, balances her work with life as a mom. Vylit is where she’s turning that following into a business for the first time, on her own terms.

“As someone who is monetizing my content for the first time, knowing that I will have a say in how the platform treats other creators means everything,” said Moreau. “It’s not every day a platform actually wants creators in the room while they’re building it. Knowing Vylit is making decisions with our interests at heart gives me the confidence to build here, and I’m excited to help shape where this goes.”

Crystal Jackson, known to millions of followers as Mrs. Poindexter, is the co-founder of EssentL, a company building business infrastructure and benefits for creators. A former engineer turned multi-platform creator and entrepreneur, she brings an operator’s understanding of what creators actually need from the platforms they build on.

“I’ve spent years building an audience and a business across platforms that weren’t built for today’s creator ecosystem,” said Jackson. “What drew me to Vylit is that they’re handing creators actual ownership and a real say in the decisions that affect us. That’s not something I’ve seen anyone else do, and I want to help build it right.”

Since launching, Vylit has positioned itself as the “HBO of social media,” a space between traditional social media and adult subscription platforms, where creators can be expressive, marketable and in control. The Creator Advisory Board takes that further. Rather than building the platform for creators and handing it over, Vylit is building it with them, giving them direct ownership and a say in its direction.

“The users driving value should have a say in the business,” said Ami Gan, Co-Founder and CEO of Vylit. “Creators understand culture and digital monetization better than anyone. At Vylit, that expertise earns them a real seat at the table.”

“We didn’t want to build another platform where creators show up after the fact,” added Kailey Magder, Co-Founder and COO of Vylit. “We want them involved from day one, shaping the product, the community and the direction of the business.”

Vylit truly puts creators in charge, giving them real ownership and a direct say in how the platform evolves. The Creator Advisory Board is just the start.

To learn more, visit https://vylitworld.com/ 

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ABOUT VYLIT
Vylit is an 18+ creator-first social platform redefining how adults share, discover and monetize content. Co-founded by Amrapali (Ami) Gan and Kailey Magder, Vylit was created to fill the gap between traditional social media and creator platforms, offering a premium digital experience for expression. Built as “the HBO of social media,” the platform allows topless content while prohibiting explicit material, giving creators greater freedom. Vylit combines social connectivity with built-in monetization, interest-based discovery through its Vybe Matching Engine, and in-house AI Image Generation and Chat tools designed for its users. Learn more at www.vylitworld.com.

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CNBC Names PayJoy one of the World’s Top FinTech Companies of 2026

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Recognition highlights PayJoy’s leadership in emerging market consumer finance

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CNBC and Statista have named PayJoy to the “World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026,” which honors companies providing digital funding and bank-independent lending solutions for individuals and businesses. PayJoy is a leading financial services provider for underserved consumers across emerging markets.

Now in its fourth edition, the ranking identifies 500 leading companies across eight fintech market segments worldwide, including Payments, Neobanking, Wealth Technology, Digital Assets, Enterprise Fintech, Insurtech, Regtech, and Alternative Financing. Companies were evaluated using an aggregated scoring model built on both general and segment-specific KPIs, drawing on desk research from publicly available sources alongside company self-reports submitted through an open application process.

PayJoy’s inclusion reflects its work bringing credit access to the emerging middle class in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Panama, Peru, Ecuador, South Africa, the Philippines, and Indonesia, nine countries where traditional financial infrastructure has long excluded first-time borrowers.

“This recognition from CNBC and Statista is a meaningful validation of the work our team does every day,” said Doug Ricket, PayJoy CEO and Co-Founder. “Millions of people across the markets we serve are building credit for the first time through PayJoy. Being named among the world’s top fintech companies reflects the scale and impact of that work.”

For more information on the full ranking, visit https://www.cnbc.com/worlds-top-fintech-companies-2026/ 

About PayJoy
PayJoy expands credit access across emerging markets through point-of-sale financing and card offerings. Its proprietary secured-credit technology enables first-time borrowers to responsibly build financial stability and participate fully in the modern economy. Through its cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI, PayJoy has financed over $3.5 billion of loans to more than 20 million people and employs over 1,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.payjoy.com/ 

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Youngstown Innovation Hub Breaks Ground at YBI’s 107 Building

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the United States works to strengthen its aerospace and defense manufacturing base, the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense broke ground today on YBI‘s 107 Building in downtown Youngstown, positioning the region as a national proving ground for advanced and additive manufacturing. The Hub is managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM).

Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense breaks ground at YBI’s 107 Building.

The Hub is one of four Innovation Hubs established across Ohio as part of a statewide initiative to strengthen innovation-driven economic growth. Once complete, it is projected to generate approximately $161.6 million in economic impact, create 450 new jobs, and produce 185 new STEM credential opportunities and 40 internship opportunities by 2029.

The groundbreaking comes as Ohio was recently ranked the No. 1 state for business in America by CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business rankings, up from No. 5 in 2025.

Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel attended and delivered remarks at the ceremony.

“Today is about more than renovating a building. It’s about building opportunity for Ohioans,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “The Mahoning Valley has always been defined by the people who make things, solve problems, and never stop working toward a better future. This Innovation Hub builds on that proud tradition while preparing the next generation for in-demand careers in manufacturing.”

Hub and YBI leadership also spoke at the ceremony.

“Today’s groundbreaking of the Youngstown Innovation Hub represents much more than the start of a building renovation. It reflects what can happen when state, regional, industry, academic, and community partners come together around a shared vision for the future of manufacturing, aerospace and defense innovation,” said Megan Malara, Ph.D., director of the Youngstown Innovation Hub.

The renovation is made possible in part by a $750,000 state capital investment. Ohio State Sen. Al Cutrona and state Rep. Lauren McNally were credited with helping advance the funding request through the legislative process. YBI also recognized the broader Lake to River legislative delegation, including state Reps. Nick Santucci, Tex Fischer, Monica Robb Blasdel, Dave Thomas, and Sarah Fowler Arthur, for their support, as well as U.S. Sens. Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno for their support of the project in the U.S. Senate.

Speakers at the ceremony included Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel; Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development; Mary Mertz, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Julius Oliver, 1st Ward Councilman for the City of Youngstown; State Sen. Al Cutrona; State Rep. Nick Santucci; State Rep. Lauren McNally; and Megan Malara, Ph.D., director of the Youngstown Innovation Hub. Barb Ewing, CEO of YBI, served as master of ceremonies.

The City of Youngstown, which committed $1.35 million in local matching funds to the project, was represented at the ceremony. John Wilczynski, executive director of America Makes, attended, and Barb Ewing recognized Kimberly Gibson and Alexander Steeb of America Makes for their roles in advancing the project.

Upon completion, the five-story, 130,000-square-foot concrete-framed building will offer flexible space for offices, workspaces, and display areas, along with robust power capacity to support multiple high-demand tenants. The building’s security features, including limited access points and naturally separated manufacturing bays, are designed to meet U.S. Department of War contracting criteria, positioning tenants to compete directly for federal defense work.

“It’s great to finally be transitioning from talking about this project to actually working on it. We appreciate all the support we’ve had from our political leaders and the community. YBI is proud to be a part of the project team that’s changing the trajectory of the Mahoning Valley,” said Barb Ewing, CEO of YBI.

Companies looking to expand, relocate, or enter the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector are encouraged to visit the Youngstown Innovation Hub website at youngstownhub.us.

About the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense

Managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), the Youngstown Innovation Hub is a national proving ground for advanced and additive manufacturing, strengthening U.S. aerospace and defense supply chains and workforce development. Learn more at youngstownhub.us.

About YBI

YBI is a globally recognized economic development nonprofit, advancing innovation and growth across Ohio and beyond. Through a flexible suite of high-quality entrepreneurial services and resources, YBI supports startups, small businesses, and manufacturers at every stage of development. For more information, visit ybi.org.

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Jessica Sprowl, Marketing and Communications Director, YBI
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