Mar 31, 2021

Silvercrest Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Silvercrest reported new highs in AUM, revenue, and Adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2021, marked by record highs in assets under management (AUM), revenue, and Adjusted EBITDA. Discretionary AUM increased significantly, driving revenue growth. The firm's institutional equity new business opportunities and OCIO offering continue to expand, contributing to an optimistic outlook.

Total AUM reached $29.0 billion, including $21.9 billion in discretionary AUM and $7.1 billion in non-discretionary AUM.

Revenue for the quarter was $31.2 million.

GAAP consolidated net income was $4.3 million, with net income attributable to Silvercrest at $2.6 million.

Adjusted EBITDA was $9.7 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.9%.

Total Revenue
$31.2M
Previous year: $28.4M
+10.1%
EPS
$0.42
Previous year: $0.36
+16.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$9.66M
Previous year: $8.23M
+17.4%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
30.9%
Previous year: 29%
+6.6%
Total AUM
$29B
Previous year: $20.6B
+40.8%
Gross Profit
$13.6M
Previous year: $12.7M
+7.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$42.6M
Previous year: $32.8M
+29.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$15.7M
Previous year: -$15.3M
+2.9%
Total Assets
$192M
Previous year: $189M
+1.6%

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Forward Guidance

Silvercrest plans to continue its growth trajectory and high cash flow generation both organically and through careful, strategic acquisitions.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong relative performance in institutional equity.
  • Growing new business opportunities across proprietary equity capabilities.
  • New sub-advisory relationships added assets.
  • Optimistic growth prospects with a robust new business pipeline.
  • Organically built Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) offering continues to grow.

Challenges Ahead

  • Unprecedented change in technology.
  • Asset management challenges.
  • Waves of consolidation threaten business models dedicated to the best interests of the client.
  • General and administrative expenses increased by $7.9 million.
  • Decrease in cash and cash equivalents from $62.5 million to $42.6 million.

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