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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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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Liu Da, Chief Product Officer (CPO) of viaim, an AI technology hardware company deeply rooted in the smart office sector, gave an exclusive interview, sharing valuable insights into viaim’s exploration of the field of AI-powered earbuds, its innovative product concepts, and how the technology addresses common workplace challenges in North America. Mr. Liu also delved into the market potential of AI-powered earbuds and viaim’s strategic blueprint for shaping the future of smart offices, especially in the North American market.
North American business professionals have widely embraced remote and hybrid work models. The rise of multilingual communication has fostered a highly digitalized consumer landscape with diverse user needs, particularly for smart office solutions. In response, viaim is dedicated to developing practical AI solutions that alleviate repetitive and tiring office tasks. By addressing the evolving demands of North American professionals with its AI-driven innovations, viaim is advancing its global mission to transform work efficiency and productivity.
Unique advantages of AI-powered smart earbuds
In the interview, Mr. Liu said earbuds, being close to the user’s senses, are seamlessly integrated into daily life and serve as an ideal platform for AI technology. Unlike traditional office hardware, AI-powered earbuds are portable and versatile, fitting various scenarios such as remote meetings, commuting, and entertainment. He highlighted that viaim’s AI-powered smart office solutions position the Company to bridge the gap between people and devices, transforming earbuds from simple audio tools into smart office partners.
viaim’s technology and design challenges during the R&D phase
Mr. Liu detailed the challenges the Company faced during the R&D phase, including integrating AI computing power, storage, and sensors into earbuds with limited space while maintaining portability and battery life. He also highlighted the difficulty of balancing human auditory sensitivity with machine signal processing to ensure a natural user experience. To tackle these challenges, viaim employed multi-terminal collaboration, integrating earbuds, apps, and cloud services to ensure seamless voice processing and secure data management tailored to the needs of North American professionals.
Market potential, insights, and positioning in North America
A report from Upwork, the world’s largest work marketplace, projects 36.2 million Americans will work remotely in 2025, marking an 87% increase from pre-pandemic levels. AI-powered earbuds, with capabilities including meeting recording and follow-up task management, cater to the digitalized and multilingual North American market. As remote and hybrid work rises, AI earbuds are becoming vital for workplace efficiency and language learning. viaim stands out with a competitive strategy focused on technological innovation and market segmentation, offering unique value beyond traditional earbud brands.
Future strategy and product vision
Mr. Liu believes technology’s true value lies in solving real-world problems. “When users actively engage with our AI solutions, it demonstrates their true value,” he stated. AI earbuds remain the Company’s core focus, empowering professionals to shift their attention from routine tasks to meaningful creative endeavors. Looking ahead, viaim plans to expand its product lineup to include smart glasses and office accessories, creating a comprehensive AI office ecosystem. The Company aims to rapidly iterate based on user feedback, expanding AI earbuds from niche to mass markets and advancing industry development.
Media Contact:
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+86-15321782927
wangqian@vision-intelligence.tech
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KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Steller, a video-based, travel planning platform that allows travelers to discover, connect and book based on experiences shared by creators, introduced its most requested feature yet: group trip collaboration. The feature transforms how travelers plan group trips by consolidating everything—discovery, communication, organized planning, and booking—into one platform.
Traditional Trip planning involves multiple surfaces and when traveling with others, multiple communication channels. It is difficult to stay organized when communication is spread across text messages, social DMs, email, etc.
Steller’s new collaboration feature eliminates communication chaos and streamlines trip planning by offering a central group hub for organizing every piece of the process. Travelers can invite others to join their Trip itinerary, keeping communication, discovery, and booking in one place. With Steller’s library of more than 30 million pieces of user generated travel content, groups can share videos of activities, dining spots, attractions, add notes, and co-create custom itineraries. Flexible itinerary views—list, map, and video—give everyone a complete picture of the plan to share and edit with their travel companions.
“Collaborative trip planning has been a top request from our community. When we launched Trips by Steller last January, we knew it would resonate, but the response has far exceeded expectations. In a short time, over 50,000 users have planned and booked trips by incorporating their favorite user-generated travel videos into personalized itineraries. For our destination clients, Trips by Steller has seamlessly connected travel influencer marketing to planning and commerce. Steller clients see more than 18% of viewers who engage with their influencer campaigns planning trips to their destination—a result that sets a high bar in the travel industry. Adding collaboration to the mix amplifies that impact, inspiring more people to explore, engage and transact together!” said Pete Bryant, CEO of Steller.
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Whether it’s a getaway for two or a large group adventure, collaboration makes organizing travel plans easy with an all-in-one solution.
Build Your Itinerary Together: Group members can contribute by adding things to do, activities, and notes.Stay Organized: Add notes and structure by day, activity, or group to eliminate confusion.Flexible Views: View your itinerary as a detailed list, on a map, or through video for a fully customizable planning experience.Real-Time Updates: Keep track of changes, additions, and edits made by group members.On-the-Go Access: Everyone can access the itinerary on their phone.
Steller continues to lead the charge in innovative travel planning, ensuring that its platform evolves based on user feedback. Collaborative trip planning is the latest step in its mission to evolve travel.
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Steller, headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., is the market leading travel planning platform that guides travelers from inspiration to planning and booking through authentic experiences of their favorite creators. Steller’s patent pending platform distributes millions of pieces of bespoke, worldwide video content that can be found and booked on the Steller app. Learn more at www.steller.co and stellerforbusiness.com.
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RAAPID Raises Series A from M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund to Scale Next-Generation Healthcare Risk Adjustment
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RAAPID, the industry-leading healthcare AI company, announced today a significant Series A investment from M12, Microsoft’s venture fund. This strategic funding positions RAAPID to expand its groundbreaking Neuro-symbolic AI platform that is reshaping healthcare risk adjustment.
RAAPID’s explosive growth – marked by a 300% revenue increase in 2024 – demonstrates the market’s strong validation of its advanced technology platform. The company has quickly established itself as a trusted partner for major health plans and provider., At the core of RAAPID’s success is its pioneering VisionAI technology, which tackles one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges: making sense of unstructured medical data. While over 70% of medical records exist as unstructured data when shared outside EHRs, RAAPID’s AI engine transforms this complex information into actionable insights, enabling unprecedented accuracy in risk capture and care gap identification.
“Our vision extends beyond traditional risk adjustment,” states Chetan Parikh, Founder and CEO of RAAPID. “We’re creating a future where AI augments healthcare professionals’ capabilities, leading to better patient outcomes and more accurate appropriate reimbursements. This investment from M12 accelerates our mission to transform healthcare through advanced AI.”
RAAPID’s purpose-built Risk Adjustment platform has achieved remarkable results:
Slashing chart review time by 60-80%Surpassing industry standards with 95%+ coding accuracyGenerating additional appropriate and compliant revenue per memberImproving risk capture accuracy by 25%
The HITRUST-certified platform stands out for its unique Neuro-symbolic AI approach, combining neural networks with an extensive medical knowledge graph containing over 4 million clinical entities and 50 million relationships. This sophisticated technology enables both retrospective analysis and prospective risk adjustment, helping organizations identify and address care gaps to positively impact patient health.
“Healthcare organizations are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to manage risk and improve care delivery in value-based arrangements,” said Todd Graham, Managing Partner at M12. “RAAPID’s AI-driven risk adjustment platform aligns perfectly with our investment strategy. Through M12, we are committed to providing our portfolio companies with access to Microsoft’s resources and expertise to drive significant impact in the healthcare sector.
Led by a team with over 25 years of healthcare technology expertise, RAAPID has collaborated with experts from the top 4 tech giants in developing its clinical AI solutions. RAAPID continues to push the safe boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare AI. The company’s selection as an M12 portfolio company validates its position as a leader in healthcare technology innovation.
As value-based care becomes increasingly important, RAAPID’s AI-powered solutions are becoming essential tools for healthcare organizations striving to improve timeliness and quality of care all patients expect. With this new funding, RAAPID is poised to further advance its technology and expand its positive impact on patients, providers and payers.
About RAAPID
RAAPID develops AI-powered solutions for healthcare payers, providers, and supporting organizations. The company’s cloud-based risk adjustment platform uses neuro-symbolic AI to identify chronic conditions, determine HCC codes, calculate risk scores, and analyze population health trends. RAAPID serves organizations that participate in Medicare Advantage, ACA, Medicare ACO, and Medicaid programs.
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