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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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Creality K3 Now Available at $849, Making Multi-Color 3D Printing More Practical

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Creality’s four-nozzle flagship moves from pre-order to official U.S. availability, bringing faster color changes and greater creative flexibility to everyday 3D printing.

HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Creality today announced the official U.S. availability of the K3, its latest flagship K Series 3D printer, starting at $849. Following its pre-order debut in October, the K3 is now available for purchase, with shipments of the first pre-orders having begun on November 2.

Recognized as an IFA Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree, the K3 introduces a four-nozzle system designed to make multi-color printing faster, less wasteful, and more practical for everyday creative projects.

Making Multi-Color Printing Easier and Faster

From detailed figures and personalized gifts to decorative pieces and functional designs, color can make a significant difference in how a 3D-printed project comes together. Conventional multi-color printing often comes with a setback: more colors mean more time spent switching filaments and more material discarded along the way.

The K3 takes a different approach. Its KliTek™ four-nozzle system keeps different filaments ready in independent channels, allowing the printer to switch between nozzles in approximately 5 seconds while reducing the repeated purging required by conventional single-nozzle systems.

In Creality’s internal testing, this approach shortened total print times by up to 80% and reduced material waste by up to 85% compared with conventional single-nozzle multi-color workflows.

For makers, this means less time and filament spent on color changes, whether creating a personalized gift, a detailed display piece, or a batch of matching designs.

More Room for More Creative Possibilities

Beyond multi-color printing, the K3 is designed to grow with makers as their projects become more ambitious.

With optional accessories, its four-nozzle architecture supports different nozzle sizes within a single print, allowing users to combine finer surface details with more efficient internal structures. This gives makers greater flexibility to balance appearance, precision, and printing time without having to choose a single nozzle size for an entire project.

The K3 also offers an expandable path into multi-material printing. An optional top cover enables the use of engineering materials, while a dedicated TPU Kit expands compatibility to softer flexible filaments and soluble support materials. These options open up possibilities for projects that combine different material properties or require more complex structures.

U.S. Availability and Launch Offer

The Creality K3 is now available in the United States, starting at $849. Shipments of the first pre-orders began on November 2.

To celebrate the official launch, customers purchasing the K3 through November 30 will receive four complimentary rolls of Hyper PLA filament. Orders placed through Creality’s official online store during the promotional period also qualify for free shipping.

European availability is expected in December 2026.

For more information or to purchase, visit the Creality K3 official product page.

Performance figures are based on Creality’s internal testing. Actual results may vary depending on materials, models, and printing conditions. Advanced multi-material and mixed-nozzle capabilities require optional accessories sold separately.

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Epic Seven’s New Server “Foundry” Goes Live to Celebrate Official Steam Launch

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Official Steam Launch on Oct 29, Long-term positive synergy anticipated from a new influx of players and improved accessibilityNew server “Foundry” launches with various events to help players settle in quicklySpecial Side Story “Secret Rabbit Hole” Available From Oct 29 to Dec 10

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday the 3rd, Smilegate announced that its mobile turn-based strategic RPG “Epic Seven,” developed by Super Creative, has officially launched on Steam on the 29th and also opened a new server, “Foundry”.

The Steam launch is part of a platform expansion reflecting the needs of global players. With Epic Seven now available on Steam, the world’s largest gaming platform, long-term positive synergy is expected from a new influx of players and improved accessibility. Furthermore, the Steam server introduces exclusive new features, such as controller support.

The new “Foundry” server, launched alongside the Steam service, can be accessed not only through Steam but also via the STOVE PC Client and mobile devices. For players starting Epic Seven for the first time, the new server will operate with independent matchmaking for PvP content for a limited time.

Additionally, various events will be held on the new server to help players settle in quickly. A Settlement Support Buff Event, which began on the 29th, provides various effects to accelerate Hero and account growth, along with daily free Hero summons. There will also be bountiful rewards provided, including various Equipment, growth materials, and Hero Skins, when players log in or play through content.

Global player response has also been highly positive, with over 100,000 players participating in the Steam Wishlist Event that began in August.

Meanwhile, Epic Seven will release a Special Side Story, “Secret Rabbit Hole,” from October 29 to December 10. The greatest Bunny detective, Bunny Girl Great Detective Moro, alongside her sidekick, Alencia, will investigate various incidents to stop a plot detected during a victory celebration party, uncovering the hidden truth behind the case along the way. Players can earn three pieces of Level 88 Equipment by progressing through the story and will receive a special Pet upon collecting all three new Bunny Girl characters and two skins. Additional rewards, such as Charms and Emojis, can also be earned through the concurrent “Trusty Sidekick Alencia’s Case Files” and “Lucky Board Party!” events.

For more information on Epic Seven, visit the official community and the official YouTube channel.

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Benzinga Expands Support for AI-Powered Financial Innovation Through Growing Data Ecosystem

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DETROIT, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Benzinga, a leading provider of real-time financial news and market intelligence, today highlighted its continued commitment to supporting the rapidly growing ecosystem of AI-powered financial applications, with tradeInsightAI among the latest platforms leveraging Benzinga content to enhance market intelligence and decision-making.

As artificial intelligence reshapes how investors, analysts, and institutions consume information, demand for trusted, real-time financial data continues to grow. Through its APIs and data licensing solutions, Benzinga provides the news, corporate communications, and market intelligence that power a growing range of AI-driven products and workflows across the financial industry.

The relationship with tradeInsightAI reflects a broader trend of AI-native companies incorporating high-quality financial data into their platforms to generate insights, identify market-moving developments, and help users navigate increasingly complex information environments. By integrating Benzinga’s real-time financial news and corporate communications content, tradeInsightAI is further strengthening its AI-powered analysis capabilities and expanding the intelligence available to its users.

Benzinga’s data ecosystem supports a wide variety of AI use cases, including market research, event detection, workflow automation, portfolio intelligence, sentiment analysis, and real-time decision support. By delivering structured, machine-readable content through flexible APIs and licensing solutions, Benzinga enables developers, financial institutions, and technology providers to build innovative applications on a foundation of trusted market intelligence.

“AI is rapidly transforming financial markets, and we’re seeing incredible innovation from companies building the next generation of investment and intelligence tools,” said Emily Goldvekht, Account Manager at Benzinga. “tradeInsightAI is a great example of how firms are using AI to turn complex market information into actionable insights. At Benzinga, we’re proud to provide the real-time data and content that help power these emerging technologies.”

“tradeInsightAI replaces endless financial market dashboards and fragmented data feeds with pure inference, a single intelligence layer for real-time market clarity,” said Al Vinjamur, Founder and CEO of tradeInsightAI. “By combining Benzinga’s premium reporting with our domain-aware AI and quantitative pipelines, we turn information overload into edge. With upcoming pilots at some of the world’s largest banks and hedge funds, we’re defining the future of market intelligence.”

As financial institutions continue exploring artificial intelligence to improve research, analysis, and decision-making, Benzinga remains focused on delivering the trusted market intelligence that helps power the next generation of financial technology. Through its expanding network of AI-driven customers and partners, the company is helping accelerate innovation across the broader financial ecosystem.

About Benzinga

Benzinga is a leading financial media and data technology company that empowers investors with high-quality, real-time market intelligence. Through its news platform, APIs, and data products, Benzinga provides traders, financial institutions, and fintech platforms with the insights they need to make smarter investment decisions. From breaking news and analyst ratings to corporate events and alternative datasets, Benzinga’s tools help market participants stay ahead of the information that drives price movement.

To learn more, visit www.benzinga.com/apis/.

About tradeInsightAI

tradeInsightAI is a real time AI-powered financial intelligence platform that triangulates high-resolution market data, news, and alternative datasets to deliver total situational awareness for traders. Founded by a known ex-quantitative portfolio manager at one of the largest hedge funds in the world, market microstructure and AI engineers, the company’s mission is to clarify the deluge of financial information by bridging the gap between fragmented market noise and actionable understanding. tradeInsightAI’s Agentic Market Inference Engine (AMIE) unifies auction dynamics, market structure, news, social media chatter, prediction markets, filings and more through a full-stack AI engine built from the ground up to detect market shifts.

To learn more, visit https://tradeinsight.ai.

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