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Dec 31, 2021

SEI Q4 2021 Earnings Report

SEI's financial performance for Q4 2021 reflected continued sales momentum, success in delivering solutions, and positive capital markets.

Key Takeaways

SEI Investments Company reported diluted earnings per share of $1.03 for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $0.86 for the fourth quarter of 2020. The company's record financial results for 2021 reflect continued sales momentum, success in delivering solutions to its markets, and positive capital markets.

Revenues from asset management, administration, and distribution fees increased due to higher assets under management and administration from market appreciation and positive cash flows.

Net sales events in the Private Banks and Investment Managers segments during Q4 2021 are expected to generate net annualized recurring revenues of approximately $22.1 million when contract values are completely realized.

The company acquired Novus Partners in November 2021, with its results included in the Institutional Investors segment, negatively impacting the segment's Q4 2021 results by approximately $868 thousand.

During the quarter, SEI repurchased 1.5 million shares of its common stock for $95.5 million at an average price of $62.44 per share.

Total Revenue
$502M
Previous year: $444M
+13.1%
EPS
$1.03
Previous year: $0.86
+19.8%
Avg. Assets under Admin.
$884B
Previous year: $780B
+13.4%
Gross Profit
$283M
Previous year: $254M
+11.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$825M
Previous year: $785M
+5.2%
Free Cash Flow
$139M
Previous year: $80.8M
+71.6%
Total Assets
$2.35B
Previous year: $2.17B
+8.6%

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SEI Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

SEI anticipates continued growth and strategic execution.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue will be generated by sales events that occurred during the quarter and the timing of the realization of such revenue.
  • Whether we will have sales momentum
  • The effect of our acquisitions on our capabilities, competitive position and growth opportunities
  • Our strategic priorities and commitments and the degree to which we will execute on them
  • The degree to which we are well-positioned to seize growth opportunities that will lead to increased shareholder value.

Challenges Ahead

  • The timing and success of client migrations, implementations and conversions
  • Our ability to expand our relationships and revenue opportunities with new and existing clients
  • Whether we will be able to take advantage of increasing sales demand
  • The timing of and our ability to integrate acquisition targets and the potential benefits we may derive from any of our acquisitions
  • The degree to which M&A activity in the industries in which we compete will affect our sales

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income