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Sep 30, 2021

SEI Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported positive financial results driven by market performance and strategic investments.

Key Takeaways

SEI Investments Company reported a strong third quarter with diluted earnings per share of $0.97, compared to $0.75 in the third quarter of 2020. Revenues increased by 14% to $485.322 million, and net income increased by 24% to $138.045 million. The company's performance reflects positive markets, continued sales momentum, and strategic investments in its business and workforce.

Revenues increased due to higher assets under management and administration, driven by market appreciation and positive cash flows.

Average assets under administration increased by $116.9 billion, or 16%, to $855.7 billion.

Average assets under management, excluding LSV, increased by $53.9 billion, or 22%, to $300.0 billion.

Net sales events in the Private Banks and Investment Managers segments are expected to generate approximately $15.1 million in net annualized recurring revenues.

Total Revenue
$485M
Previous year: $425M
+14.2%
EPS
$0.97
Previous year: $0.75
+29.3%
Avg. Assets under Admin.
$856B
Previous year: $739B
+15.8%
Avg. Assets under Mgmt excl. LSV
$300B
Previous year: $246B
+21.9%
Earnings from LSV
$35M
Previous year: $28.3M
+23.7%
Gross Profit
$272M
Previous year: $238M
+14.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$794M
Previous year: $768M
+3.4%
Free Cash Flow
$152M
Previous year: $124M
+22.7%
Total Assets
$2.19B
Previous year: $2.09B
+5.1%

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Forward Guidance

The release contains forward-looking statements regarding revenue generation from sales events, strategic investments, and the ability to capitalize on market opportunities. These statements are based on current beliefs and expectations but are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue will be generated by sales events that occurred during the quarter and the timing of such realization
  • Company will have sales momentum
  • Company will invest in our business, solutions, or workforce
  • Company will be able to capture the opportunities inherent in significant change
  • Company will be able to expand our relationships and revenue opportunities with new and existing clients

Challenges Ahead

  • Timing and success of client migrations, implementations and conversions
  • Company may not be able to take advantage of increasing sales demand
  • The timing of and our ability to integrate acquisition targets and the benefits we will receive from any of our acquisitions
  • The degree to which M&A activity in the industries in which we compete will affect our sales
  • The degree to which our technology is being adopted across both our existing client base and new clients

Revenue & Expenses

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