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SS&C Technologies Releases Q1 2024 Earnings Results

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SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC) reported strong Q1 2024 financial results with GAAP revenue up 5.3% to $1,435.0 million and Fully Diluted GAAP Earnings Per Share up 26.5% to $0.62. Adjusted revenue also increased by 5.3% to $1,435.8 million. The company bought back shares, paid down debt, and reported record net income and adjusted EBITDA. Operating cash flow decreased by 29.2% to $180.5 million. SS&C provided guidance for Q2 2024 and FY 2024.
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC) ha riportato risultati finanziari molto positivi per il primo trimestre del 2024, con un incremento del fatturato GAAP del 5,3% raggiungendo 1.435,0 milioni di dollari e un aumento del 26,5% degli utili per azione GAAP completamente diluiti, arrivando a 0,62 dollari. Anche il fatturato rettificato è cresciuto del 5,3% raggiungendo 1.435,8 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha riacquistato azioni, ridotto il debito e registrato un utile netto e un EBITDA rettificato record. Il flusso di cassa operativo è diminuito del 29,2% a 180,5 milioni di dollari. SS&C ha fornito le previsioni per il secondo trimestre del 2024 e per l'intero anno fiscale 2024.
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC) reportó fuertes resultados financieros para el primer trimestre de 2024, con un aumento en los ingresos según GAAP del 5,3%, alcanzando los 1.435,0 millones de dólares y un aumento del 26,5% en las Ganancias por Acción GAAP totalmente diluidas, llegando a 0,62 dólares. Los ingresos ajustados también aumentaron un 5,3% hasta los 1.435,8 millones de dólares. La compañía recompró acciones, redujo deuda y reportó ingresos netos y EBITDA ajustado récord. El flujo de caja operativo se redujo en un 29,2% a 180,5 millones de dólares. SS&C proporcionó proyecciones para el segundo trimestre de 2024 y para el año fiscal completo 2024.
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC)는 2024년 제1분기에 강력한 재무 결과를 보고했습니다. GAAP 매출이 5.3% 증가하여 14억 3,500만 달러에 달하고, 완전 희석된 주당 GAAP 이익은 26.5% 증가하여 0.62달러에 이르렀습니다. 조정된 매출도 5.3% 증가하여 14억 3,580만 달러를 기록했습니다. 회사는 주식을 매입하고 부채를 상환하며 사상 최고의 순이익과 조정된 EBITDA를 보고했습니다. 운영 현금 흐름은 180.5백만 달러로 29.2% 감소했습니다. SS&C는 2024년 2분기와 전체 회계 연도에 대한 지침을 제공했습니다.
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC) a rapporté d'excellents résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre 2024, avec une augmentation de 5,3% des revenus GAAP atteignant 1 435,0 millions de dollars et une hausse de 26,5% des bénéfices par action GAAP entièrement dilués à 0,62 dollars. Les revenus ajustés ont également augmenté de 5,3% pour atteindre 1 435,8 millions de dollars. La société a racheté des actions, réduit sa dette et enregistré un bénéfice net et un EBITDA ajusté records. Le flux de trésorerie opérationnel a diminué de 29,2% à 180,5 millions de dollars. SS&C a fourni des prévisions pour le deuxième trimestre 2024 et pour l'ensemble de l'exercice 2024.
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2024, mit einem Anstieg des GAAP-Umsatzes um 5,3% auf 1.435,0 Millionen Dollar und einem Anstieg der vollständig verwässerten GAAP-Gewinne pro Aktie um 26,5% auf 0,62 Dollar. Der bereinigte Umsatz stieg ebenfalls um 5,3% auf 1.435,8 Millionen Dollar. Das Unternehmen hat Aktien zurückgekauft, Schulden getilgt und Rekordnettoeinkommen sowie bereinigtes EBITDA gemeldet. Der operative Cashflow ging um 29,2% auf 180,5 Millionen Dollar zurück. SS&C hat Prognosen für das zweite Quartal 2024 und das gesamte Geschäftsjahr 2024 abgegeben.
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  • SS&C Technologies reported a 5.3% increase in Q1 2024 GAAP revenue to $1,435.0 million.
  • Fully Diluted GAAP Earnings Per Share rose by 26.5% to $0.62 in Q1 2024.
  • Adjusted revenue also saw a 5.3% growth to $1,435.8 million in Q1 2024.
  • SS&C bought back 0.8 million shares for $52.9 million in Q1 2024.
  • The company paid down $79.9 million in debt, reducing the net leverage ratio to 2.95 times consolidated EBITDA.
  • GAAP net income attributable to SS&C increased by 25.1% to $157.6 million in Q1 2024.
  • Adjusted consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C grew by 9.4% to $556.8 million in Q1 2024.
  • Operating cash flow decreased by 29.2% to $180.5 million in Q1 2024.
  • SS&C provided guidance for Q2 2024 and FY 2024 with expectations for adjusted revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other financial metrics.
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SS&C Technologies' Q1 2024 earnings present a robust financial performance. A 5.3%> increase in GAAP revenue coupled with an impressive 26.5%> rise in GAAP earnings per share suggest healthy revenue growth and operational efficiency. The 18.9%> hike in operating income and expansion of operating income margin by 260 basis points underscore cost management and the ability to translate top-line growth into bottom-line results. Additionally, the company's adjusted EBITDA margin improvement of 150 basis points to 38.8%> reflects solid profitability. The share buyback indicates confidence in the stock's intrinsic value, while the debt paydown contributes to a more robust balance sheet. For investors, these results could signal SS&C's strong market positioning and operational prowess, potentially making it an attractive investment based on fundamentals.

The decreased cash flow from operations, down 29.2%>, may raise an eyebrow, but should be evaluated in the context of the company's overall capital management strategy. SS&C's net leverage ratio of 2.95 times consolidated EBITDA is within a reasonable range for technology and services companies, suggesting a manageable level of debt relative to earnings. The paydown of $79.9 million in debt also demonstrates a commitment to financial prudence. From a leveraged finance perspective, the company's actions to reduce gross debt and maintain a net secured leverage ratio at 2.02 times EBITDA are positive signals for debt holders, implying a lower risk of default.

The company's reference to deploying intelligent automation and generative AI indicates investment in innovation and efficiency, which is vital for staying competitive in the tech industry. By focusing on client service and productivity improvements, SS&C could enhance customer retention and attract new business, contributing to organic growth. In the long term, such technological advancements may improve the company's scalability and margin potential. Investors interested in the intersection of technology and financial services should take note of SS&C's strategic initiatives, as they could be transformative for the company's future development.

Q1 2024 GAAP revenue $1,435.0 million, up 5.3%, Fully Diluted GAAP Earnings Per Share $0.62, up 26.5%

Record Adjusted revenue $1,435.8 million, up 5.3%, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share $1.28, up 12.3% 

WINDSOR, Conn., April 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2024.


Three Months Ended March 31,


(in millions, except per share data):

2024

2023

Change

GAAP Results




Revenue

$1,435.0

$1,362.7

5.3 %

Operating income

332.9

280.1

18.9 %

Operating income margin

23.2 %

20.6 %

260 bps

Diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C

$0.62

$0.49

26.5 %

Net income attributable to SS&C

157.6

126.0

25.1 %

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

Adjusted revenue

$1,435.8

$1,363.4

5.3 %

Adjusted operating income attributable to SS&C

540.0

493.0

9.5 %

Adjusted operating income margin

37.6 %

36.2 %

140 bps

Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C

$1.28

$1.14

12.3 %

Adjusted consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C

556.8

509.0

9.4 %

Adjusted consolidated EBITDA margin

38.8 %

37.3 %

150 bps

 

First Quarter 2024 Highlights:

  • Q1 2024 GAAP Revenue growth and Adjusted Revenue growth were 5.3 percent.
  • Q1 2024 we bought back 0.8 million shares for $52.9 million, at an average price of $63.24 per share.
  • We paid down $79.9 million in debt in Q1 2024, bringing our net leverage ratio to 2.95 times consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C.
  • SS&C reported GAAP net income attributable to SS&C of $157.6 million, up 25.1 percent and adjusted consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C of $556.8 million for Q1 2024, up 9.4 percent.
  • GAAP operating income margin for Q1 2024 was 23.2 percent. Adjusted consolidated EBITDA margin for Q1 2024 was 38.8 percent.
  • SS&C hosted our inaugural Deliver Europe in April, hosting over 250 clients at the Fairmount Windsor Park, United Kingdom.

"SS&C started off the year strong, with record adjusted revenues, and organic growth coming in at 4.7 percent" says Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We were able to capitalize on stronger market conditions, and our growth was driven by Intralinks and Alternatives. We continue to deploy intelligent automation and generative AI throughout SS&C, and we are seeing real benefits in client service and productivity."

Operating Cash Flow

SS&C generated net cash from operating activities of $180.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $254.8 million for the same period in 2023, a 29.2% decrease.  SS&C ended the first quarter with $412.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and $6,679.0 million in gross debt.  SS&C's net debt balance as defined in our credit agreement, which excludes cash and cash equivalents of $95.1 million held at DomaniRx, LLC was $6,361.6 million as of March 31, 2024.  SS&C's consolidated net leverage ratio as defined in our credit agreement stood at 2.95 times consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C as of March 31, 2024. SS&C's net secured leverage ratio stood at 2.02 times consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C as of March 31, 2024.

Guidance



Q2 2024


FY 2024

Adjusted Revenue ($M)


$1,412.1$1,452.1


$5,694.6$5,854.6  

Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C

($M)


$295.7$311.7


$1,242.3$1,322.3

Interest Expense1 ($M)


$112.1 - $114.1


$436.7 - $444.7

Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share

attributable to SS&C


$1.16$1.22


$4.93$5.17

Cash from Operating Activities ($M)



$1,302.0$1,382.0

Capital Expenditures (% of revenue)



4.3%4.7%

Diluted Shares (M)


253.7 – 254.7


252.2 – 255.3

Effective Income Tax Rate (%)


26 %


26 %


1 Interest 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 Q2 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 first quarter 2024 earnings call will take place at 5:00 p.m. eastern time today, April 25, 2024.  The call will discuss first quarter 2024 results.  Interested parties may dial 888-210-4650 (US and Canada) or 646-960-0327 (International), and request the "SS&C Technologies First 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 second 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 March 31,




2024



2023


Revenues:







Software-enabled services


$

1,187.7



$

1,114.2


License, maintenance and related



247.3




248.5


Total revenues



1,435.0




1,362.7


Cost of revenues:







Software-enabled services



633.8




631.0


License, maintenance and related



94.0




94.7


Total cost of revenues



727.8




725.7


Gross profit



707.2




637.0


Operating expenses:







Selling and marketing



140.9




139.8


Research and development



120.9




118.2


General and administrative



112.5




98.9


Total operating expenses



374.3




356.9


Operating income



332.9




280.1


Interest expense, net



(116.0)




(111.9)


Other income, net



6.6




5.4


Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net



2.3




5.7


Loss on extinguishment of debt



(1.1)




(0.6)


Income before income taxes



224.7




178.7


Provision for income taxes



66.7




52.5


Net income



158.0




126.2


Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest



(0.4)




(0.2)


Net income attributable to SS&C common stockholders


$

157.6



$

126.0









Basic earnings per share attributable to SS&C common stockholders


$

0.64



$

0.50


Diluted earnings per share attributable to SS&C common stockholders


$

0.62



$

0.49









Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding



247.0




250.4


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



253.3




257.0









Net income


$

158.0



$

126.2


Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:







Foreign currency exchange translation adjustment



(47.6)




42.0


Change in defined benefit pension obligation






0.1


Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax



(47.6)




42.1


Comprehensive income



110.4




168.3


Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest



(0.4)




(0.2)


Comprehensive income attributable to SS&C common stockholders


$

110.0



$

168.1


 

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in millions)

(unaudited)




March 31,



December 31,




2024



2023


Assets







Current assets:







Cash and cash equivalents


$

412.5



$

432.2


Funds receivable and funds held on behalf of clients



2,027.0




2,615.6


Accounts receivable, net



879.9




799.4


Contract asset



43.2




36.1


Prepaid expenses and other current assets



142.8




165.8


Restricted cash



2.2




2.4


Total current assets



3,507.6




4,051.5


Property, plant and equipment, net



300.1




315.3


Operating lease right-of-use assets



213.5




221.4


Investments



183.7




184.7


Unconsolidated affiliates



346.7




345.2


Contract asset



100.2




99.7


Goodwill



8,933.2




8,969.5


Intangible and other assets, net



3,801.8




3,915.2


Total assets


$

17,386.8



$

18,102.5


Liabilities and Equity







Current liabilities:







Current portion of long-term debt


$

50.8



$

51.5


Client funds obligations



2,027.0




2,615.6


Accounts payable



38.3




80.3


Income taxes payable



65.3




22.3


Accrued employee compensation and benefits



168.9




270.2


Interest payable



2.8




29.4


Other accrued expenses



226.5




232.3


Deferred revenue



493.2




470.3


Total current liabilities



3,072.8




3,771.9


Long-term debt, net of current portion



6,593.5




6,668.5


Operating lease liabilities



191.7




199.1


Other long-term liabilities



256.2




248.7


Deferred income taxes



779.9




816.6


Total liabilities



10,894.1




11,704.8


SS&C stockholders' equity



6,434.2




6,339.6


Noncontrolling interest



58.5




58.1


Total equity



6,492.7




6,397.7


Total liabilities and equity


$

17,386.8



$

18,102.5


 

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in millions)

(unaudited)




Three Months Ended March 31,




2024



2023


Cash flow from operating activities:







Net income


$

158.0



$

126.2


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







Depreciation and amortization



165.5




165.9


Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net



(2.3)




(5.7)


Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates






15.0


Stock-based compensation expense



45.1




41.9


Net gains on investments



(0.3)




(1.0)


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



3.3




3.5


Loss on extinguishment of debt



1.1




0.6


Loss on sale or disposition of property and equipment






6.4


Deferred income taxes



(31.4)




(30.2)


Provision for credit losses



5.1




5.0


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







Accounts receivable



(89.7)




(35.3)


Prepaid expenses and other assets



7.9




38.7


Contract assets



(8.6)




0.1


Accounts payable



(40.6)




(9.3)


Accrued expenses and other liabilities



(133.9)




(155.7)


Income taxes prepaid and payable



70.1




59.6


Deferred revenue



31.2




29.1


Net cash provided by operating activities



180.5




254.8


Cash flow from investing activities:







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



(0.7)





Additions to property and equipment



(5.8)




(10.5)


Proceeds from sale of property and equipment



3.3





Additions to capitalized software



(50.0)




(42.6)


Proceeds from sales / maturities of investments



0.1




0.9


Collection of other non-current receivables



2.5




2.4


Net cash used in investing activities



(50.6)




(49.8)


Cash flow from financing activities:







Cash received from debt borrowings, net of original issue discount



15.0




145.0


Repayments of debt



(94.9)




(189.6)


Net decrease in client funds obligations



(690.0)




(541.9)


Proceeds from exercise of stock options



53.4




15.3


Withholding taxes paid related to equity award net share settlement



(6.8)




(0.1)


Purchases of common stock for treasury



(52.9)




(133.3)


Dividends paid on common stock



(59.7)




(50.7)


Net cash used in financing activities



(835.9)




(755.3)


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



(3.8)




0.9


Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash



(709.8)




(549.4)


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


$

2,288.8



$

788.2
















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


Cash and cash equivalents


$

412.5



$

433.3


Restricted cash and cash equivalents



2.2




2.5


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



1,874.1




352.4




$

2,288.8



$

788.2


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 March 31,



(in millions)


2024



2023



Revenues


$

1,435.0



$

1,362.7



ASC 606 adoption impact



(0.8)




(0.8)



Purchase accounting adjustments impact on revenue



1.6




1.5



Adjusted revenues


$

1,435.8



$

1,363.4



 

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 March 31,



(in millions)


2024



2023



Software-enabled services


$

1,187.7



$

1,114.2



License, maintenance and related



247.3




248.5



Total revenues


$

1,435.0



$

1,362.7











Software-enabled services


$

1,188.5



$

1,114.9



License, maintenance and related



247.3




248.5



Total adjusted revenues


$

1,435.8



$

1,363.4



 

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 March 31,



(in millions)


2024



2023



Operating income


$

332.9



$

280.1



Amortization of intangible assets



147.6




146.8



Stock-based compensation



45.1




41.9



Purchase accounting adjustments (1)



3.0




4.8



ASC 606 adoption impact



(0.7)




(0.7)



Acquisition related (2)



0.8




2.3



Facilities and workforce restructuring



12.2




17.8



Other (3)



0.2




0.6



Adjusted operating income


$

541.1



$

493.6



Adjusted operating income attributable to noncontrolling interest (4)



(1.1)




(0.6)



Adjusted operating income attributable to SS&C common stockholders


$

540.0



$

493.0





(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)

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 March 31,



Twelve Months

Ended

March 31,


(in millions)


2024



2023



2024


Net income


$

158.0



$

126.2



$

640.4


Interest expense, net



116.0




111.9




473.9


Provision for income taxes



66.7




52.5




263.3


Depreciation and amortization



165.5




165.9




670.1


EBITDA



506.2




456.5




2,047.7


Stock-based compensation



45.1




41.9




162.6


Acquired EBITDA and cost savings (1)










Loss on extinguishment of debt



1.1




0.6




2.7


Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net



(2.3)




(5.7)




(96.6)


Purchase accounting adjustments (2)



1.9




2.0




9.1


ASC 606 adoption impact



(0.7)




(0.7)




(3.0)


Foreign currency translation losses (gains)



4.7




(0.5)




4.9


Investment gains (3)



(10.6)




(11.2)




(18.4)


Facilities and workforce restructuring



12.2




17.8




51.2


Acquisition related (4)



0.8




2.3




(1.6)


Other (5)



(0.5)




6.6




0.3


Consolidated EBITDA


$

557.9



$

509.6



$

2,158.9


Acquired EBITDA and cost savings (1)










Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA


$

557.9



$

509.6



$

2,158.9


Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interest (6)



(1.1)




(0.6)




(3.4)


Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C common stockholders


$

556.8



$

509.0



$

2,155.5




(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 March 31,



(in millions, except per share data)


2024



2023



GAAP – Net income


$

158.0



$

126.2



Amortization of intangible assets



147.6




146.8



Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount



3.3




3.5



Stock-based compensation



45.1




41.9



Loss on extinguishment of debt



1.1




0.6



Purchase accounting adjustments (1)



3.0




4.8



ASC 606 adoption impact



(0.7)




(0.7)



Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net



(2.3)




(5.7)



Foreign currency translation losses (gains)



4.7




(0.5)



Investment gains (2)



(0.1)




(1.0)



Facilities and workforce restructuring



12.2




17.8



Acquisition related (3)



0.8




2.3



Other (4)



(0.7)




6.8



Income tax effect (5)



(47.3)




(50.3)



Adjusted net income


$

324.7



$

292.5



Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (6)



(1.1)




(0.6)



Adjusted net income attributable to SS&C common stockholders


$

323.6



$

291.9



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


$

1.28



$

1.14



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


$

0.62



$

0.49



Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding



253.3




257.0





(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 months ended March 31, 2024 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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FAQ

What was SS&C Technologies' Q1 2024 GAAP revenue?

SS&C Technologies reported Q1 2024 GAAP revenue of $1,435.0 million.

By how much did Fully Diluted GAAP Earnings Per Share increase in Q1 2024?

Fully Diluted GAAP Earnings Per Share rose by 26.5% to $0.62 in Q1 2024.

What was the growth percentage of Adjusted revenue in Q1 2024?

Adjusted revenue saw a 5.3% growth to $1,435.8 million in Q1 2024.

How many shares did SS&C Technologies buy back in Q1 2024 and at what cost?

SS&C Technologies bought back 0.8 million shares for $52.9 million in Q1 2024.

What was the net leverage ratio after paying down debt in Q1 2024?

SS&C reduced the net leverage ratio to 2.95 times consolidated EBITDA after paying down debt in Q1 2024.

What was the increase in GAAP net income attributable to SS&C in Q1 2024?

GAAP net income attributable to SS&C increased by 25.1% to $157.6 million in Q1 2024.

What was the growth percentage of Adjusted consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C in Q1 2024?

Adjusted consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C grew by 9.4% to $556.8 million in Q1 2024.

How did SS&C's operating cash flow change in Q1 2024?

Operating cash flow decreased by 29.2% to $180.5 million in Q1 2024.

What guidance did SS&C provide for Q2 2024 and FY 2024?

SS&C provided guidance for Q2 2024 and FY 2024 including adjusted revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other financial metrics.

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ss&c provides the global financial services industry with a broad range of highly specialized software, software enabled-services and software as a service (saas) solutions for operational excellence. ss&c answers the outsourcing needs of the insurance, asset management, reit industries, alternative investments, and other financial service industries by tailoring solutions for their unique needs. these include account administration, asset valuation, compliance processing, data gathering, investment accounting and valuation, performance measurement, reconciliation, regulatory reporting and statement generation. founded in 1986 and listed on nasdaq (nasdaq: ssnc), ss&c has its headquarters in windsor, connecticut and offices around the world. some 10,000 financial services organizations, from the world’s largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using ss&c's products and services. these clients in the aggregate manage over $44 trillion in assets.