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Sep 30, 2022

SEI Q3 2022 Earnings Report

SEI's Q3 2022 financial results were impacted by lower capital market performance, one-time costs associated with the voluntary separation program, and continued inflationary pressures on costs.

Key Takeaways

SEI Investments Company announced its Q3 2022 financial results, with diluted earnings per share at $0.45, compared to $0.97 in Q3 2021. Revenue and profits were impacted by lower capital market performance, one-time costs associated with the voluntary separation program, and continued inflationary pressures on costs.

Diluted earnings per share were $0.45 in third-quarter 2022 compared to $0.97 in third-quarter 2021.

Revenues from Information processing and software servicing fees increased from new client conversions and the acquisition of SEI Novus.

Revenues from Assets under management, administration, and distribution fees declined due to the significant decline in capital markets during the third-quarter 2022.

We finalized the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) offered to long-tenured employees in July 2022 and recognized the total cost of the program of $57.0 million during the third-quarter 2022.

Total Revenue
$471M
Previous year: $485M
-2.9%
EPS
$0.77
Previous year: $0.97
-20.6%
Avg. Assets under Admin.
$787B
Previous year: $856B
-8.1%
Earnings from LSV
$26.7M
Previous year: $35M
-23.7%
Effective Tax Rate
23%
Gross Profit
$190M
Previous year: $272M
-30.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$791M
Previous year: $794M
-0.3%
Free Cash Flow
$85.4M
Previous year: $152M
-43.8%
Total Assets
$2.3B
Previous year: $2.19B
+4.7%

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Forward Guidance

SEI provided forward-looking statements regarding market conditions, revenue generation, investment strategies, and growth prospects.

Positive Outlook

  • Market conditions and trends create growth opportunities.
  • Sales events are expected to generate net annualized recurring revenues.
  • Investments in talent will enable capitalization on organic and inorganic growth opportunities.
  • The company is positioned for growth to deliver value to employees, clients, and shareholders.
  • Strategic initiatives and business segments will be pursued and invested in.

Challenges Ahead

  • Client deconversions may affect revenue.
  • Changes to clients' businesses may impact recurring revenue.
  • One-time and transaction-based revenues during the quarter may not be repeated.
  • Margins may decline or normalize.
  • Integration of acquisition targets may face timing challenges.

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