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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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China Southern Power Grid: Powering Asia-Pacific Prosperity Through Energy Cooperation

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The following is a news report from Xinhuanet:

The Asia-Pacific Media Forum opened in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on September 5 under the theme “Building a Path to Shared Prosperity for the Asia-Pacific Community: Media Consensus and Action.” Qian Chaoyang, Chairman and Party Secretary of China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (CSG), attended the forum and delivered remarks.

The Asia-Pacific region is a major engine of global economic growth, and clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient energy is essential to keeping that engine running smoothly. The region accounts for a significant share of global energy consumption. Its countries vary widely in their energy resources but have strong potential to complement one another, creating substantial opportunities for greater regional energy connectivity. CSG has consistently supported efforts to build an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future and has worked to become an important force in advancing energy connectivity across the region.

CSG highlighted progress in six areas across the Greater Bay Area: power supply, grid reliability, clean-energy integration, transmission technology, artificial intelligence and regional cooperation. Total electricity consumption across the Greater Bay Area exceeded 700 TWh, ranking ahead of the world’s other major bay areas; a stronger power grid, with average annual outage time per customer of less than 30 minutes and power supply reliability maintained at a world-class level; cleaner power, with approximately 180 billion kWh of clean electricity transmitted to the Greater Bay Area annually through the West-to-East Electricity Transmission project, installed renewable energy capacity exceeding 93 GW, and clean energy accounting for more than half of total installed capacity; more active innovation, with world-leading expertise in areas including complex large-scale power grid operations and flexible ultra-high-voltage direct-current (UHVDC) transmission; a smarter power system, with CSG’s proprietary power-sector foundation model, “Big Watt • Yudian,” receiving the top award at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference; and more open collaboration, with CSG launching and regularly convening the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Power Enterprise Summit and establishing the Greater Bay Area Power Development Cooperation Organization to advance open, mutually beneficial regional power cooperation.   

CSG is also contributing to the development of an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future by sharing its experience in building, operating and governing the “electricity-powered Greater Bay Area,” as well as its experience in regional cooperation. The company has built 17 high-voltage power transmission links with Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar and is exploring the development of a regional electricity market in the Lancang-Mekong region. More than 84 TWh of electricity has already been exchanged across national borders, with clean energy accounting for more than 90% of the total.

Pluz Energía Perú, operated by CSG, ranks first in its local market for power supply reliability, while power outages in three demonstration zones established in partnership with Laos have declined by 70%. CSG has also hosted the Global South Power Partnership Development Forum and signed more than 50 partnership agreements. The company has trained nearly 2,000 energy professionals from partner countries and implemented a number of small-scale, high-impact community projects, including the Vinh Tan Light initiative in Vietnam and the Dok Champa project in Laos.

Looking ahead, CSG said it plans to work with regional partners to capitalize on complementary energy resources and expand cross-border energy cooperation across the Asia-Pacific.

The forum brought together more than 400 representatives from over 40 countries and regions, as well as United Nations agencies and international organizations.

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Frost & Sullivan Appoints Janesh Janardhanan as Global Partner and Head of Subscriptions

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Janardhanan to lead the strategic direction, commercial growth and global expansion of Frost & Sullivan’s analytics, subscription and Growth Generator platforms

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 7, 2026 /CNW/ — Frost & Sullivan, the global analytics and growth advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Janesh Janardhanan as Global Partner and Head of its Subscriptions business. In this role, Janardhanan assumes P&L leadership of the company’s global subscription portfolio, encompassing its analytics business, its subscriptions platform, and its Growth Generator data platform.

The appointment reflects Frost & Sullivan’s continued investment in its recurring-revenue subscription offerings, which provide clients worldwide with continuous access to intelligence, growth opportunity analytics, and decision-support tools. Janardhanan will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, commercial performance, and global expansion of these platforms.

“I am honored to take on the leadership of Frost & Sullivan’s Subscriptions business at such a pivotal moment,” said Janesh Janardhanan, Global Partner and Head of Subscriptions, Frost & Sullivan. “Our analytics, data, and Growth Generator platforms sit at the heart of how clients identify and act on their next opportunities for growth. My focus will be on deepening the value we deliver, scaling our platforms globally, and ensuring our subscribers stay ahead of the transformations reshaping their industries.”

Janardhanan brings extensive experience in commercial leadership, analytics, and growth strategy to the role. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School (GMP) and holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

Under his leadership, Frost & Sullivan’s Subscriptions business will continue to expand its coverage, enrich its content and data assets, and strengthen the technology platforms that power insight and growth for organizations across the globe.

About Frost & Sullivan

For more than six decades, Frost & Sullivan has helped clients accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company’s Growth Pipeline as a Service provides corporate leadership teams and their growth strategy partners with continuous research, insight, and analytics that drive transformational growth strategies. For more information, visit www.frost.com.

Your Transformational Growth Journey Starts Here: Schedule Your Growth Pipeline Dialog™ with the Frost & Sullivan team.

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Sony Electronics and Hello Kitty Team Up for Limited-Edition Headphone Collection

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Sony Store-exclusive bundles pair select Sony headphones with custom Hello Kitty accessories featuring thoughtful, character-inspired design details

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics Inc. today announced a limited-edition collaboration with Hello Kitty, one of Sanrio’s most beloved and recognizable characters. Available only through the Sony Store, the collection pairs select Sony headphones with exclusive Hello Kitty collaboration merchandise, bringing together Sony’s premium audio experience and Hello Kitty’s iconic charm. Pre-orders begin later this holiday season1.

The limited-edition collaboration is available with the following Sony headphones:

WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Canceling HeadphonesWH-CH730N Wireless Noise Canceling HeadphonesWH-CH530 Wireless Headphones

Available with select pink/sand pink and black colorways of the WH-1000XM6, WH-CH730N, and WH-CH530 headphones, each collaboration bundle includes a Sony Store exclusive Hello Kitty carrying case and tote bag2. Designed to hold headphones and added space for everyday essentials, the carrying case blends Hello Kitty’s signature charm with Sony’s premium, minimalist design aesthetic. Thoughtful details throughout the collaboration celebrate Hello Kitty’s world and her connection to music, entertainment, and everyday creativity, while each headphone model is paired with its own uniquely designed tote bag for everyday use.

Bringing together Sony’s audio expertise and Hello Kitty’s timeless appeal, the limited-edition collection celebrates self-expression, entertainment, and personal style. The exclusive accessories allow fans to enjoy Hello Kitty’s iconic world not only while listening to music, but also as part of their everyday routine at home and on the go.

To receive updates on this collaboration bundle, please visit https://cloud.email.sel.sony.com/HelloKittyxSony 

About Sony Electronics Inc.

Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution, and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.

About Sanrio

Sanrio is the global lifestyle brand best known for Hello Kitty, who was created in 1974, and home to many other beloved character brands such as My Melody, Kuromi, LittleTwinStars, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, gudetama, Aggretsuko, Chococat, Badtz-maru and Keroppi. Sanrio was founded on the philosophy that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages. Since 1960, this philosophy has served as the inspiration to offer quality products, services, and activities that promote communication and inspire unique consumer experiences across the world. Today, Sanrio’s business extends into the entertainment industry with several content series, gaming offerings, and theme parks. Sanrio boasts an extensive product lineup that is available in over 130 countries. Sanrio hopes to bring smiles to everyone’s faces with their vision of “One World, Connecting Smiles.” To learn more about Sanrio, please visit www.sanrio.com and follow @sanrio and @hellokitty on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest, and subscribe to the Hello Kitty and Friends YouTube Channel.

1 The collaboration will be available in limited quantities in select countries and regions. Available headphone models will vary by market and may include the WH-1000XM6, WH-CH730N and WH-CH530
2 Availability of collaboration bundles and headphone models varies by country/region.

 

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