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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
June 30, 2023
or
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from
_________
to
________
Commission File Number:
0-10200
________________________________________
________________________________________
SEI INVESTMENTS COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
________________________________________
Pennsylvania
23-1707341
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1 Freedom Valley Drive
,
Oaks
,
Pennsylvania
19456
-1100
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(
610
)
676-1000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
SEIC
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes
x
No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes
x
No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
x
Accelerated filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
☐
Smaller reporting company
☐
Emerging growth company
☐
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes
☐
No
x
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, as of the close of business on July 13, 2023:
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $
936
and $
901
521,600
457,084
Securities owned
31,040
32,148
Other current assets
55,610
48,703
Total Current Assets
1,441,905
1,453,308
Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $
458,119
and $
440,861
180,503
181,029
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets
22,293
24,992
Capitalized Software, net of accumulated amortization of $
599,557
and $
586,744
242,525
237,302
Available for Sale and Equity Securities
116,791
128,201
Investments in Affiliated Funds, at fair value
6,772
6,366
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate
54,318
104,673
Goodwill
115,602
115,599
Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization of $
36,450
and $
30,261
49,621
55,532
Deferred Contract Costs
38,561
37,928
Deferred Income Taxes
17,464
4,936
Other Assets, net
38,609
33,687
Total Assets
$
2,324,964
$
2,383,553
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
2
SEI Investments Company
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except par value)
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
7,220
$
13,283
Accrued liabilities
237,164
359,363
Current portion of long-term operating lease liabilities
11,076
10,344
Deferred revenue
14,913
14,893
Total Current Liabilities
270,373
397,883
Long-term Income Taxes Payable
803
803
Long-term Operating Lease Liabilities
16,032
18,786
Other Long-term Liabilities
14,203
12,257
Total Liabilities
301,411
429,729
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $
0.01
par value,
750,000
shares authorized;
132,230
and
134,162
shares issued and outstanding
1,322
1,342
Capital in excess of par value
1,337,538
1,307,162
Retained earnings
724,672
694,287
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
(
39,979
)
(
48,967
)
Total Shareholders' Equity
2,023,553
1,953,824
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
2,324,964
$
2,383,553
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
3
SEI Investments Company
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Revenues:
Asset management, administration and distribution fees
$
378,821
$
382,594
$
750,650
$
776,691
Information processing and software servicing fees
110,236
99,076
207,526
286,422
Total revenues
489,057
481,670
958,176
1,063,113
Expenses:
Subadvisory, distribution and other asset management costs
47,247
50,023
94,626
103,151
Software royalties and other information processing costs
8,396
7,407
15,689
14,954
Compensation, benefits and other personnel
175,706
157,921
349,121
318,405
Stock-based compensation
7,405
10,007
15,479
20,573
Consulting, outsourcing and professional fees
61,312
63,271
122,416
125,762
Data processing and computer related
34,945
32,254
68,285
62,070
Facilities, supplies and other costs
23,034
20,133
41,826
37,760
Amortization
9,630
16,508
19,054
33,395
Depreciation
8,781
8,286
17,312
16,384
Total expenses
376,456
365,810
743,808
732,454
Income from operations
112,601
115,860
214,368
330,659
Net gain (loss) from investments
515
(
2,620
)
1,259
(
3,109
)
Interest and dividend income
9,550
1,853
18,328
2,701
Interest expense
(
139
)
(
211
)
(
280
)
(
461
)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate
32,711
29,813
61,590
62,272
Income before income taxes
155,238
144,695
295,265
392,062
Income taxes
36,387
33,419
69,399
90,478
Net income
$
118,851
$
111,276
$
225,866
$
301,584
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.89
$
0.82
$
1.69
$
2.20
Shares used to compute basic earnings per share
132,854
136,435
133,437
137,185
Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.89
$
0.81
$
1.68
$
2.17
Shares used to compute diluted earnings per share
133,936
137,817
134,623
138,764
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.43
$
0.40
$
0.43
$
0.40
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
4
SEI Investments Company
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net income
$
118,851
$
111,276
$
225,866
$
301,584
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
5,684
(
14,623
)
8,751
(
19,181
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Unrealized (losses) gains during the period, net of income taxes of $
342
, $
923
, $(
43
) and $
2,109
(
1,143
)
(
3,088
)
144
(
7,057
)
Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net income, net of income taxes of $(
18
), $(
39
), $(
29
) and $(
96
)
58
129
93
318
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
4,599
(
17,582
)
8,988
(
25,920
)
Comprehensive income
$
123,450
$
93,694
$
234,854
$
275,664
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
5
SEI Investments Company
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
Shares of Common Stock
Common Stock
Capital In Excess of Par Value
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Total Equity
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Balance, April 1, 2023
133,268
$
1,333
$
1,327,591
$
729,988
$
(
44,578
)
$
2,014,334
Net income
—
—
—
118,851
—
118,851
Other comprehensive income
—
—
—
—
4,599
4,599
Purchase and retirement of common stock
(
1,290
)
(
13
)
(
8,534
)
(
66,990
)
—
(
75,537
)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan
21
—
1,041
—
—
1,041
Issuance of common stock under share-based award plans
231
2
10,035
—
—
10,037
Stock-based compensation
—
—
7,405
—
—
7,405
Dividends declared ($
0.43
per share)
—
—
—
(
57,177
)
—
(
57,177
)
Balance, June 30, 2023
132,230
$
1,322
$
1,337,538
$
724,672
$
(
39,979
)
$
2,023,553
Shares of Common Stock
Common Stock
Capital In Excess of Par Value
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Total Equity
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Balance, April 1, 2022
137,219
$
1,372
$
1,266,320
$
733,572
$
(
28,181
)
$
1,973,083
Net income
—
—
—
111,276
—
111,276
Other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
—
(
17,582
)
(
17,582
)
Purchase and retirement of common stock
(
1,970
)
(
20
)
(
12,328
)
(
96,945
)
—
(
109,293
)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan
22
1
1,089
—
—
1,090
Issuance of common stock under share-based award plans
209
2
7,883
—
—
7,885
Stock-based compensation
—
—
10,007
—
—
10,007
Dividends declared ($
0.40
per share)
—
—
—
(
54,378
)
—
(
54,378
)
Balance, June 30, 2022
135,480
$
1,355
$
1,272,971
$
693,525
$
(
45,763
)
$
1,922,088
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
6
SEI Investments Company
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
Shares of Common Stock
Common Stock
Capital In Excess of Par Value
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Total Equity
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Balance, January 1, 2023
134,162
$
1,342
$
1,307,162
$
694,287
$
(
48,967
)
$
1,953,824
Net income
—
—
—
225,866
—
225,866
Other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
—
8,988
8,988
Purchase and retirement of common stock
(
2,651
)
(
27
)
(
17,538
)
(
138,304
)
—
(
155,869
)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan
45
—
2,244
—
—
2,244
Issuance of common stock under share-based award plans
674
7
30,191
—
—
30,198
Stock-based compensation
—
—
15,479
—
—
15,479
Dividends declared ($
0.43
per share)
—
—
—
(
57,177
)
—
(
57,177
)
Balance, June 30, 2023
132,230
$
1,322
$
1,337,538
$
724,672
$
(
39,979
)
$
2,023,553
Shares of Common Stock
Common Stock
Capital In Excess of Par Value
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Total Equity
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Balance, January 1, 2022
138,449
$
1,384
$
1,246,608
$
632,614
$
(
19,843
)
$
1,860,763
Net income
—
—
—
301,584
—
301,584
Other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
—
(
25,920
)
(
25,920
)
Purchase and retirement of common stock
(
3,683
)
(
37
)
(
23,051
)
(
186,295
)
—
(
209,383
)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan
45
1
2,257
—
—
2,258
Issuance of common stock under share-based award plans
669
7
26,584
—
—
26,591
Stock-based compensation
—
—
20,573
—
—
20,573
Dividends declared ($
0.40
per share)
—
—
—
(
54,378
)
—
(
54,378
)
Balance, June 30, 2022
135,480
$
1,355
$
1,272,971
$
693,525
$
(
45,763
)
$
1,922,088
7
SEI Investments Company
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
225,866
$
301,584
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities (See Note 1)
(
43,412
)
29,031
Net cash provided by operating activities
182,454
330,615
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment
(
16,470
)
(
19,821
)
Additions to capitalized software
(
18,036
)
(
13,809
)
Purchases of marketable securities
(
48,046
)
(
96,642
)
Prepayments and maturities of marketable securities
60,829
90,553
Sales of marketable securities
893
106
Other investing activities
(
4,979
)
(
2,903
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(
25,809
)
(
42,516
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments under revolving credit facility
—
(
40,000
)
Payment of contingent consideration
(
904
)
(
868
)
Purchase and retirement of common stock
(
156,174
)
(
210,324
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
32,442
28,849
Payment of dividends
(
114,829
)
(
109,830
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(
239,465
)
(
332,173
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
6,812
(
15,660
)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(
76,008
)
(
59,734
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
853,359
831,758
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$
777,351
$
772,024
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(all figures are in thousands except share and per share data)
Note 1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations
SEI Investments Company (the Company), a Pennsylvania corporation, provides comprehensive platforms, services and infrastructure–encompassing technology, operational, and investment management services–to help wealth managers, financial advisors, investment managers, family offices, institutional and private investors create and manage wealth.
Investment processing platforms provide technologies and business process outsourcing services for wealth managers. These solutions include investment advisory, client relationship, and other technology-enabled capabilities for the front office; administrative and investment services for the middle office; and accounting and processing services for the back office. Revenues from investment processing platforms are recognized in Information processing and software servicing fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Investment operations platforms provide business process outsourcing services for investment managers and asset owners. These platforms support a broad range of traditional and alternative investments and provide technology-enabled information analytics and investor capabilities for the front office; administrative and investment services for the middle office; and fund administration and accounting services for the back office. Revenues from investment operations platforms are recognized in Asset management, administration and distribution fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Investment management platforms provide comprehensive solutions for managing personal and institutional wealth. These platforms include goals-based investment strategies; SEI-sponsored investment products, including mutual funds, collective investment products, alternative investment portfolios and separately managed accounts (SMA); and other market-specific advice, technology and operational components. These platforms are offered to wealth managers as part of a complete goals-based investment program for their end-investors. For institutional investors, the Company provides Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) solutions and Enhanced Chief Investment Officer (ECIO) solutions that include investment management programs, as well as advisory and administrative services. Revenues from investment management platforms are recognized in Asset management, administration and distribution fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Certain financial information and accompanying note disclosure normally included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K have been condensed or omitted. The interim financial information is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2023, the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. These interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
There have been no significant changes in significant accounting policies during the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Variable Interest Entities
The Company or its affiliates have created numerous investment products for its clients in various types of legal entity structures. The Company serves as the Manager, Administrator and Distributor for these investment products and may also serve as the Trustee for some of the investment products. The Company receives asset management, distribution, administration and custodial fees for these services. Clients are the equity investors and participate in proportion to their ownership percentage in the net income or loss and net capital gains or losses of the products, and, on liquidation, will participate in proportion to their ownership percentage in the remaining net assets of the products after satisfaction of outstanding liabilities. The Company has concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of the entities and, therefore, is not required to consolidate any of the pooled investment vehicles for which it receives asset management, distribution, administration and custodial fees under the VIE model.
The Company is a party to expense limitation agreements with certain SEI-sponsored money market funds subject to Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 which establish a maximum level of ordinary operating expenses incurred by
9
the fund in any fiscal year including, but not limited to, fees of the administrator or its affiliates.
Under the terms of these agreements, the Company waived $
5,320
and $
9,039
in fees during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company waived $
10,881
and $
20,224
, respectively, in fees.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when the transfer of control of promised goods or services under the terms of a contract with customers are satisfied in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those promised goods or services. Certain portions of the Company’s revenues involve a third party in providing goods or services to its customers. In such circumstances, the Company must determine whether the nature of its promise to the customer is to provide the underlying goods or services (the Company is the principal in the transaction and reports the transaction gross) or to arrange for a third party to provide the underlying goods or services (the entity is the agent in the transaction and reports the transaction net).
See Note 13 for related disclosures regarding revenue recognition.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes $
304,611
and $
305,434
at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, primarily invested in SEI-sponsored open-ended money market mutual funds.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash includes $
250
at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 segregated for regulatory purposes related to trade-execution services conducted by SEI Investments (Europe) Limited. Restricted cash also includes $
50
and $
101
at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, segregated in special reserve accounts for the benefit of customers of the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary, SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO), in accordance with certain rules established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for broker-dealers.
Capitalized Software
The Company capitalized $
18,036
and $
13,809
of software development costs during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company's software development costs primarily relate to significant enhancements to the SEI Wealth Platform
SM
(SWP). As of June 30, 2023, the net book value of SWP was $
222,853
.
The net book value includes $
3,127
of capitalized software development costs in-progress associated with future releases of SWP. Capitalized software development costs in-progress associated with future releases of SWP were $
14,217
as of December 31, 2022. SWP has a weighted average remaining life of
9.4
years. Amortization expense for SWP was $
12,516
and $
23,859
during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company also capitalized $
8,642
of software development costs during the six months ended June 30, 2023 related to a new platform for the Investment Managers segment. Capitalized software development costs in-progress associated with this platform were $
18,196
and $
9,558
as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The platform is not yet ready for use.
Earnings per Share
The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 are:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net income
$
118,851
$
111,276
$
225,866
$
301,584
Shares used to compute basic earnings per common share
132,854,000
136,435,000
133,437,000
137,185,000
Dilutive effect of stock options
1,082,000
1,382,000
1,186,000
1,579,000
Shares used to compute diluted earnings per common share
133,936,000
137,817,000
134,623,000
138,764,000
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.89
$
0.82
$
1.69
$
2.20
Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.89
$
0.81
$
1.68
$
2.17
During the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, employee stock options to purchase
11,006,000
and
12,064,000
shares of common stock with an average exercise price of $
61.29
and $
60.27
, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, employee stock options to purchase
11,140,000
and
12,141,000
shares of common stock with an average exercise price of $
61.29
and $
60.28
, respectively, were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share.These options for the three and six month periods were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per
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common share because either the performance conditions have not been satisfied or would not have been satisfied if the reporting date was the end of the contingency period or the options' exercise price was greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock and the effect on diluted earnings per common share would have been anti-dilutive.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805) Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2021-08). This update amends Topic 805 to add contract assets and contract liabilities to the list of exceptions to the recognition and measurement principles that apply to business combinations and to require that an entity (acquirer) recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in accordance with ASC 606. The Company adopted ASU 2021-08 on January 1, 2023. There was no material impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements from the implementation of ASU 2021-08.
Statements of Cash Flows
For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Company considers investment instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
The following table provides the details of the adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30:
2023
2022
Net income
$
225,866
$
301,584
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation
17,312
16,384
Amortization
19,054
33,395
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate
(
61,590
)
(
62,272
)
Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliate
61,452
69,824
Stock-based compensation
15,479
20,573
Provision for losses on receivables
35
350
Deferred income tax expense
(
12,600
)
(
23,506
)
Net (gain) loss from investments
(
1,259
)
3,109
Change in other long-term liabilities
1,946
1,998
Change in other assets
(
71
)
(
3,111
)
Contract costs capitalized, net of amortization
(
633
)
883
Other
2,443
(
1,521
)
Change in current assets and liabilities
(Increase) decrease in
Receivables from investment products
5,710
4,125
Receivables
(
64,551
)
(
25,523
)
Other current assets
(
6,907
)
(
7,014
)
Advances due from unconsolidated affiliate
50,493
53,500
(Decrease) increase in
Accounts payable
(
6,063
)
(
7
)
Accrued liabilities
(
63,682
)
(
55,734
)
Deferred revenue
20
3,578
Total adjustments
(
43,412
)
29,031
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
182,454
$
330,615
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Note 2.
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate
LSV Asset Management
The Company has an investment in LSV Asset Management (LSV), a registered investment advisor that provides investment advisory services primarily to institutions, including pension plans and investment companies. LSV is currently an investment sub-advisor for a limited number of SEI-sponsored investment products. The Company's partnership interest in LSV as of June 30, 2023 was
38.6
%.
The Company accounts for its interest in LSV using the equity method because of its less than 50% ownership. The Company’s interest in the net assets of LSV is reflected in Investment in unconsolidated affiliate on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and its interest in the earnings of LSV is reflected in Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
At June 30, 2023, the Company’s total investment in LSV was $
54,318
. The Company receives partnership distributions from LSV on a quarterly basis. The Company received partnership distributions from LSV of $
61,452
and $
69,824
in the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As such, the Company considers these distribution payments as returns on investment rather than returns of the Company's original investment in LSV and has therefore classified the associated cash inflows as an operating activity on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
The Company’s proportionate share in the earnings of LSV was $
32,711
and $
29,813
during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company's proportionate share in the earnings of LSV was $
61,590
and $
62,272
, respectively.
These tables contain condensed financial information of LSV:
Condensed Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Revenues
$
108,836
$
99,814
$
207,028
$
208,264
Net income
84,779
77,193
159,553
160,984
Condensed Balance Sheets
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Current assets
$
130,951
$
158,326
Non-current assets
6,972
6,019
Total assets
$
137,923
$
164,345
Current liabilities
$
50,950
$
77,306
Non-current liabilities
2,625
3,050
Partners’ capital
84,348
83,989
Total liabilities and partners’ capital
$
137,923
$
164,345
Note 3.
Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions
Receivables
Receivables on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Trade receivables
$
136,677
$
110,722
Fees earned, not billed
360,812
320,700
Other receivables
25,047
26,563
522,536
457,985
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
(
936
)
(
901
)
$
521,600
$
457,084
Fees earned, not billed represents receivables from contracts with customers earned but unbilled and results from timing differences between services provided and contractual billing schedules. These billing schedules generally provide for fees to be billed on a quarterly basis. In addition, certain fees earned from investment operations services are calculated based on assets under administration that have an extended valuation process. Billings to these clients occur once the asset valuation processes are completed.
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Receivables from investment products on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets primarily represent fees receivable for distribution, investment advisory, and administration services to various regulated investment companies and other investment products sponsored by SEI.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of:
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Buildings
$
216,338
$
210,626
Equipment
188,063
179,318
Land
26,439
26,439
Purchased software
162,987
160,714
Furniture and fixtures
22,599
21,956
Leasehold improvements
21,562
20,879
Construction in progress
634
1,958
638,622
621,890
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(
458,119
)
(
440,861
)
Property and Equipment, net
$
180,503
$
181,029
The Company recognized $
17,312
and $
16,384
in depreciation expense related to property and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Deferred Contract Costs
Deferred contract costs, which primarily consist of deferred sales commissions, were $
38,561
and $
37,928
as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Company deferred expenses related to contract costs of $
3,225
and $
1,543
during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company deferred expenses related to contract costs of $
4,969
and $
5,062
, respectively. Amortization expense related to deferred contract costs were $
4,336
and $
5,945
during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Amortization expense during the six months ended June 30, 2022 includes $
1,784
in expense accelerated as a result of the termination of a contractual agreement with a significant client (See Note 13). Amortization expense related to deferred contract costs is included in Compensation, benefits and other personnel on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were
no
material impairment losses in relation to deferred contract costs during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Accrued employee compensation
$
58,627
$
100,566
Accrued employee benefits and other personnel
4,353
9,852
Accrued voluntary separation program
33,892
53,821
Accrued consulting, outsourcing and professional fees
38,106
37,009
Accrued sub-advisory, distribution and other asset management fees
50,259
52,916
Accrued dividend payable
291
58,051
Other accrued liabilities
51,636
47,148
Total accrued liabilities
$
237,164
$
359,363
Note 4.
Fair Value Measurements
The fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, except for the Company's investment funds sponsored by LSV, is determined in accordance with the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Company’s Level 1 financial assets consist mainly of investments in open-ended mutual funds that are quoted daily. Level 2 financial assets consist of GNMA mortgage-backed securities held by the Company's wholly-owned limited purpose federal thrift subsidiary, SEI Private Trust Company (SPTC), and Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and other U.S. government agency short-term notes held
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by SIDCO. The financial assets held by SIDCO were purchased as part of a cash management program requiring only short term, top-tier investment grade government and corporate securities. The financial assets held by SPTC are debt securities issued by GNMA and are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. These securities were purchased for the sole purpose of satisfying applicable regulatory requirements and have maturity dates which range from 2023 to 2041.
The fair value of the Company's investment funds sponsored by LSV is measured using the net asset value per share (NAV) as a practical expedient. The NAVs of the funds are calculated by the funds' independent custodian and are derived from the fair values of the underlying investments as of the reporting date. The funds allow for investor redemptions at the end of each calendar month. This investment has not been classified in the fair value hierarchy but is presented in the tables below to permit reconciliation to the amounts presented on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The valuation of the Company's Level 2 financial assets held by SIDCO and SPTC are based upon securities pricing policies and procedures utilized by third-party pricing vendors.
The pricing policies and procedures applied for our Level 1 and Level 2 financial assets during the six months ended June 30, 2023 were consistent with those as described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K at December 31, 2022. The Company had no Level 3 financial assets at June 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022 that were required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
There were no transfers of financial assets between levels within the fair value hierarchy during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
The fair value of certain financial assets of the Company was determined using the following inputs:
Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
Assets
June 30, 2023
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Equity securities
$
10,826
$
10,826
$
—
Available-for-sale debt securities
105,965
—
105,965
Fixed-income securities owned
31,040
—
31,040
Investment funds sponsored by LSV (1)
6,772
$
154,603
$
10,826
$
137,005
Fair Value Measurements at the End of the Reporting Period Using
Assets
December 31, 2022
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Equity securities
$
10,900
$
10,900
$
—
Available-for-sale debt securities
117,301
—
117,301
Fixed-income securities owned
32,148
—
32,148
Investment funds sponsored by LSV (1)
6,366
$
166,715
$
10,900
$
149,449
(1) The fair value amounts presented in the tables above are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets (See Note 5).
Note 5.
Marketable Securities
Marketable securities include investments in money market funds and commercial paper classified as cash equivalents, available-for-sale debt securities, investments in SEI-sponsored and non-SEI-sponsored mutual funds, equities, investments in funds sponsored by LSV and securities owned by SIDCO.
Cash Equivalents
Investments in money market funds and commercial paper classified as cash equivalents had a fair value of $
470,591
and $
450,240
at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. There were no material unrealized or realized gains or losses from these investments during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Investments in money market funds and commercial paper are Level 1 assets.
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Available for Sale and Equity Securities
Available For Sale and Equity Securities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
At June 30, 2023
Cost
Amount
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
Fair
Value
Available-for-sale debt securities
$
117,727
$
—
$
(
11,762
)
$
105,965
SEI-sponsored mutual funds
5,315
206
(
29
)
5,492
Equities and other mutual funds
5,044
290
—
5,334
$
128,086
$
496
$
(
11,791
)
$
116,791
At December 31, 2022
Cost
Amount
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
Fair
Value
Available-for-sale debt securities
$
129,372
$
—
$
(
12,071
)
$
117,301
SEI-sponsored mutual funds
6,207
—
(
176
)
6,031
Equities and other mutual funds
5,026
—
(
157
)
4,869
$
140,605
$
—
$
(
12,404
)
$
128,201
Net unrealized losses at June 30, 2023 of available-for-sale debt securities were $
9,057
(net of income tax benefit of $
2,705
). Net unrealized losses at December 31, 2022 of available-for-sale debt securities were $
9,294
(net of income tax benefit of $
2,777
). These unrealized losses are associated with the Company’s investments in mortgage-backed securities issued by GNMA and were caused by interest rate increases (See Note 4). The contractual cash flows of these securities are guaranteed by an agency of the U.S. government. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost bases of the Company's investments. The Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not likely that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases.
These net unrealized losses are reported as a separate component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
There were gross realized losses of $
122
and $
414
from available-for-sale debt securities during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. There were
no
gross realized gains from available-for-sale debt securities during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Realized losses from available-for-sale debt securities, including amounts reclassified from accumulated comprehensive loss, are reflected in Net gain (loss) from investments on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
There were gross realized gains of $
44
and gross realized losses of $
49
from mutual funds and equities during the six months ended June 30, 2023. There were gross realized gains of $
7
and gross realized losses of $
658
from mutual funds and equities during the six months ended June 30, 2022. Gains and losses from mutual funds and equities are reflected in Net gain (loss) from investments on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Investments in Affiliated Funds
The Company has an investment in funds sponsored by LSV. The Company records this investment on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses from the change in fair value of these funds are recognized in Net gain (loss) from investments on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The funds had a fair value of $
6,772
and $
6,366
at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Company recognized unrealized gains of $
235
and unrealized losses of $
1,270
during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, from the change in fair value of the funds. The Company recognized unrealized gains of $
406
and unrealized losses of $
916
during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, from the change in fair value of the funds.
Securities Owned
The Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary, SIDCO, has investments in U.S. government agency securities with maturity dates less than one year. These investments are reflected as Securities owned on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Due to specialized accounting practices applicable to investments by broker-dealers, the securities are reported at fair value and changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings.
The securities had a fair value of $
31,040
and $
32,148
at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. There were no material net gains or losses related to the securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
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Note 6.
Line of Credit
The Company has a
five-year
$
325,000
Credit Agreement (the Credit Facility) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and a syndicate of other lenders. The Credit Facility is scheduled to expire in April 2026, at which time any aggregate principal amount of loans outstanding becomes payable in full. Any borrowings made under the Credit Facility will accrue interest at rates that, at the Company's option, are based on a base rate (the Base Rate) plus a premium that can range from
0.25
% to
1.00
% or the Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus a premium that can range from
1.25
% to
2.00
% depending on the Company’s Leverage Ratio (a ratio of consolidated indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA for the
four
preceding fiscal quarters, all as defined in the related agreement). The Base Rate is defined as the highest of a) the Prime Rate, b) the Federal Funds Rate plus
0.50
% and c) the Adjusted Term SOFR for a one-month tenor in effect on such day plus
1.00
%.
The Company also pays quarterly commitment fees based on the unused portion of the Credit Facility. The quarterly fees for the Credit Facility can range from
0.15
% of the amount of the unused portion to
0.30
%, depending on the Company’s Leverage Ratio. Certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company have guaranteed the obligations of the Company under the agreement. The aggregate amount of the Credit Facility may be increased by an additional $
100,000
under certain conditions set forth in the agreement. The Company may issue up to $
15,000
in letters of credit under the terms of the Credit Facility. The Company pays a periodic commission fee of
1.25
% plus an issuance fee of
0.20
% of the aggregate face amount of the outstanding letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility.
The Credit Facility contains covenants with restrictions on the ability of the Company to do transactions with affiliates other than wholly-owned subsidiaries or to incur liens or certain types of indebtedness as defined in the agreement. In the event of a default under the Credit Facility, the Company would also be restricted from paying dividends on, or repurchasing, its common stock without the approval of the lenders. Upon the occurrence of certain financial or economic events, significant corporate events, or certain other events of default constituting an event of default under the Credit Facility, all loans outstanding may be declared immediately due and payable and all commitments under the agreement may be terminated.
On April 17, 2023, the Company and the lenders amended the Credit Facility to add SOFR as an alternative reference rate for borrowings in place of LIBOR. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain in effect.
The Company was in compliance with all covenants of the Credit Facility during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
As of July 13, 2023, the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $
4,866
under the Credit Facility. These letters of credit were issued primarily for the expansion of the Company's headquarters and are scheduled to expire during 2023. The amount of the Credit Facility that is available for general corporate purposes as of July 13, 2023 was $
320,134
.
Note 7.
Shareholders’ Equity
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has only non-qualified stock options and restricted stock units outstanding under its equity compensation plans.
The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense in its Consolidated Financial Statements in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Stock-based compensation expense
$
7,405
$
10,007
$
15,479
$
20,573
Less: Deferred tax benefit
(
1,347
)
(
1,839
)
(
2,839
)
(
3,934
)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax
$
6,058
$
8,168
$
12,640
$
16,639
All outstanding stock options have performance-based vesting provisions specific to each option grant that tie the vesting of the applicable stock options to the Company’s financial performance. The Company’s stock options vest at a rate of
50
% when a specified financial vesting target is achieved, and the remaining
50
% when a second, higher specified financial vesting target is achieved. Options vest as a result of achievement of the financial vesting targets. Options granted in December 2017 and thereafter include a service condition which requires a minimum
two
or
four year
waiting period from the grant date along with the attainment of the applicable financial vesting target. The targets are measured annually on December 31. The amount of stock-based compensation expense recognized in the period is based upon management’s estimate of when the financial vesting targets may be achieved. Any change in management’s estimate could result in the remaining amount of stock-based compensation expense to be accelerated, spread out over a longer
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period, or reversed. This may cause volatility in the recognition of stock-based compensation expense in future periods and could materially affect the Company’s earnings.
The Company revised its estimate of when some vesting targets are expected to be achieved. This change in management's estimate resulted in a decrease of $
2,776
in stock-based compensation expense during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
As of June 30, 2023, there was approximately $
99,899
of unrecognized compensation cost remaining related to unvested employee stock options and restricted stock units that management expects will vest and is being amortized.
The Company issues new common shares associated with the exercise of stock options. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $
10,019
. The total options exercisable as of June 30, 2023 had an intrinsic value of $
67,512
. The total intrinsic value for options exercisable is calculated as the difference between the market value of the Company’s common stock as of June 30, 2023 and the weighted average exercise price of the options. The market value of the Company’s common stock as of June 30, 2023 was $
59.62
as reported by the Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC. The weighted average exercise price of the options exercisable as of June 30, 2023 was $
53.17
. Total options that were outstanding as of June 30, 2023 were
17,509,000
. Total options that were exercisable as of June 30, 2023 were
8,325,000
.
Common Stock Buyback
The Company’s Board of Directors, under multiple authorizations, has authorized the repurchase of common stock on the open market or through private transactions. The Company purchased
2,651,000
shares at a total cost of $
155,869
during the six months ended June 30, 2023, which reduced the total shares outstanding of common stock. The cost of stock purchases during the period includes the cost of excise taxes applicable to stock repurchases and certain transactions that settled in the following quarter. On April 18, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors approved an increase in the stock repurchase program by an additional $
250,000
. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had approximately $
186,983,274
of authorization remaining for the purchase of common stock under the program.
The Company immediately retires its common stock when purchased. Upon retirement, the Company reduces Capital in excess of par value for the average capital per share outstanding and the remainder is charged against Retained earnings. If the Company reduces its Retained earnings to zero, any subsequent purchases of common stock will be charged entirely to Capital in excess of par value.
Cash Dividend
On May 31, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $
0.43
per share on the Company's common stock, which was paid on June 21, 2023, to shareholders of record on June 12, 2023. Cash dividends declared during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $
57,177
and $
54,378
, respectively.
Note 8.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows:
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, January 1, 2023
$
(
39,673
)
$
(
9,294
)
$
(
48,967
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
8,751
144
8,895
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
—
93
93
Net current-period other comprehensive income
8,751
237
8,988
Balance, June 30, 2023
$
(
30,922
)
$
(
9,057
)
$
(
39,979
)
Note 9.
Business Segment Information
The Company’s reportable business segments are:
Private Banks – Provides outsourced investment processing and investment management platforms to banks and trust institutions, independent wealth advisers and financial advisors worldwide;
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Investment Advisors – Provides investment management and investment processing platforms to affluent investors through a network of independent registered investment advisors, financial planners and other investment professionals in the United States;
Institutional Investors – Provides Outsourced Chief Investment Officer and Enhanced Chief Investment Officer solutions, including investment management and administrative outsourcing platforms to retirement plan sponsors, healthcare systems, higher education and other not-for-profit organizations worldwide;
Investment Managers – Provides investment operations outsourcing platforms to fund companies, banking institutions, traditional and non-traditional investment managers worldwide and family offices in the United States; and
Investments in New Businesses – Focuses on providing investment management solutions to ultra-high-net-worth families residing in the United States; developing network and data protection services; modularizing larger technology platforms; entering new markets; and conducting other research and development activities.
The information in the following tables is derived from internal financial reporting used for corporate management purposes. There are
no
inter-segment revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Assets are not allocated to segments for internal reporting purposes. The accounting policies of the reportable business segments are the same as those described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The following tables highlight certain financial information about each of the business segments for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Private
Banks
Investment
Advisors
Institutional
Investors
Investment
Managers
Investments
In New
Businesses
Total
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Revenues
$
134,099
$
109,580
$
75,145
$
165,339
$
4,894
$
489,057
Expenses
116,061
64,178
45,516
107,761
10,571
344,087
Operating profit (loss)
$
18,038
$
45,402
$
29,629
$
57,578
$
(
5,677
)
$
144,970
Private
Banks
Investment
Advisors
Institutional
Investors
Investment
Managers
Investments
In New
Businesses
Total
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Revenues
$
124,184
$
113,194
$
83,483
$
155,926
$
4,883
$
481,670
Expenses
121,060
63,375
43,925
100,807
12,844
342,011
Operating profit (loss)
$
3,124
$
49,819
$
39,558
$
55,119
$
(
7,961
)
$
139,659
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A reconciliation of the total operating profit reported for the business segments to income from operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:
2023
2022
Total operating profit from segments
$
144,970
$
139,659
Corporate overhead expenses
(
32,369
)
(
23,799
)
Income from operations
$
112,601
$
115,860
The following tables provide additional information for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 pertaining to the business segments:
Capital Expenditures (1)
Depreciation
2023
2022
2023
2022
Private Banks
$
8,001
$
8,541
$
5,450
$
5,554
Investment Advisors
3,615
3,423
549
469
Institutional Investors
457
1,028
303
285
Investment Managers
2,592
4,113
2,210
1,755
Investments in New Businesses
202
208
63
44
Total from business segments
$
14,867
$
17,313
$
8,575
$
8,107
Corporate overhead
362
445
206
179
$
15,229
$
17,758
$
8,781
$
8,286
(1) Capital expenditures include additions to property and equipment and capitalized software.
Amortization
2023
2022
Private Banks
$
4,718
$
8,261
Investment Advisors
1,945
3,158
Institutional Investors
1,829
2,257
Investment Managers
929
2,577
Investments in New Businesses
144
185
Total from business segments
$
9,565
$
16,438
Corporate overhead
65
70
$
9,630
$
16,508
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The following tables highlight certain financial information about each of business segment for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Private
Banks
Investment
Advisors
Institutional
Investors
Investment
Managers
Investments
In New
Businesses
Total
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Revenues
$
256,702
$
216,118
$
149,435
$
326,025
$
9,896
$
958,176
Expenses
230,337
127,724
86,384
213,627
22,215
680,287
Operating profit (loss)
$
26,365
$
88,394
$
63,051
$
112,398
$
(
12,319
)
$
277,889
Private
Banks
Investment
Advisors
Institutional
Investors
Investment
Managers
Investments
In New
Businesses
Total
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Revenues
$
337,732
$
232,424
$
170,322
$
312,827
$
9,808
$
1,063,113
Expenses
243,015
127,895
89,283
199,644
24,794
684,631
Operating profit (loss)
$
94,717
$
104,529
$
81,039
$
113,183
$
(
14,986
)
$
378,482
A reconciliation of the total operating profit reported for the business segments to income from operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
2023
2022
Total operating profit from segments
$
277,889
$
378,482
Corporate overhead expenses
(
63,521
)
(
47,823
)
Income from operations
$
214,368
$
330,659
The following tables provide additional information for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Capital Expenditures (2)
Depreciation
2023
2022
2023
2022
Private Banks
$
17,072
$
15,763
$
10,804
$
10,660
Investment Advisors
7,954
6,450
1,017
925
Institutional Investors
1,105
1,977
585
574
Investment Managers
7,198
8,137
4,365
3,775
Investments in New Businesses
544
413
131
88
Total from business segments
$
33,873
$
32,740
$
16,902
$
16,022
Corporate Overhead
977
890
410
362
$
34,850
$
33,630
$
17,312
$
16,384
(2) Capital expenditures include additions to property and equipment and capitalized software.
Amortization
2023
2022
Private Banks
$
9,364
$
16,800
Investment Advisors
3,763
6,391
Institutional Investors
3,653
4,540
Investment Managers
1,856
5,153
Investments in New Businesses
289
370
Total from business segments
$
18,925
$
33,254
Corporate Overhead
129
141
$
19,054
$
33,395
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Note 10.
Income Taxes
The gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $
16,741
and $
15,204
, respectively, exclusive of interest and penalties, of which $
16,197
and $
14,431
would affect the effective tax rate if the Company were to recognize the tax benefit.
The Company classifies interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the combined amount of accrued interest and penalties related to tax positions taken on tax returns was $
1,630
and $
1,118
, respectively.
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest and penalties
$
16,741
$
15,204
Interest and penalties on unrecognized benefits
1,630
1,118
Total gross uncertain tax positions
$
18,371
$
16,322
Amount included in Current liabilities
$
4,168
$
4,065
Amount included in Other long-term liabilities
14,203
12,257
$
18,371
$
16,322
The effective income tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 differs from the federal income tax statutory rate due to the following:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Statutory rate
21.0
%
21.0
%
21.0
%
21.0
%
State taxes, net of federal tax benefit
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
Foreign tax expense and tax rate differential
(
0.2
)
(
0.1
)
(
0.2
)
(
0.1
)
Tax benefit from stock option exercises
(
0.1
)
(
0.3
)
(
0.2
)
(
0.3
)
Other, net
(
0.1
)
(
0.3
)
0.1
(
0.3
)
23.4
%
23.1
%
23.5
%
23.1
%
The increase in the Company's effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to decreased tax benefits related to the lower volume of stock option exercises and a decrease in credits associated with research and development as compared to the prior year period.
The Company files income tax returns in the United States on a consolidated basis and in many U.S. state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is subject to examination of income tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other domestic and foreign tax authorities. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examination for years before 2019 and is no longer subject to state, local or foreign income tax examinations by authorities for years before 2015.
The Company estimates it will recognize $
4,168
of gross unrecognized tax benefits. This amount is expected to be paid within one year or to be removed at the expiration of the statute of limitations and resolution of income tax audits and is netted against the current payable account. These unrecognized tax benefits are related to tax positions taken on certain federal, state, and foreign tax returns. However, the timing of the resolution of income tax examinations is highly uncertain, and the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued for each year. While it is reasonably possible that some issues under examination could be resolved in the next twelve months, based upon the current facts and circumstances, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the timing of such resolution or the total range of potential changes as it relates to the current unrecognized tax benefits that are recorded as part of the Company’s financial statements.
Note 11.
Commitments and Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, the Company from time to time enters into contracts containing indemnification obligations of the Company. These obligations may require the Company to make payments to another party upon the occurrence of certain events including the failure by the Company to meet its performance obligations under the contract. These contractual indemnification provisions are often standard contractual terms of the nature customarily found in the type of contracts entered into by the Company. In many cases, there are no stated or notional amounts included in the indemnification provisions. The amounts recognized as of June 30, 2023 on the Consolidated Balance Sheet related to
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these indemnifications are not material. There are no amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022 related to these indemnifications.
Legal Proceedings
The Company is a party to various disputes, actions and claims that the Company does not believe are material. The Company believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or the manner in which the Company conducts its business. Currently, the Company does not believe the amount of losses, if any, associated with these matters can be estimated. While the Company does not believe that the amount of such losses will, when liquidated or estimable, be material to its financial position, the assumptions upon which these beliefs are based may be incorrect and, if so, any such loss could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or the manner in which the Company conducts its business in the period(s) during which the underlying matters are resolved.
Note 12.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The changes in the carrying amount of the Company's goodwill by segment are as follows:
Institutional Investors
Investment Managers
Investments in New Businesses
Total
Balance, December 31, 2022
$
47,108
$
56,992
$
11,499
$
115,599
Foreign currency translation adjustments
—
3
—
3
Balance, June 30, 2023
$
47,108
$
56,995
$
11,499
$
115,602
In April 2018, the Company acquired all ownership interests of Huntington Steele, LLC (Huntington Steele). The total purchase price for Huntington Steele included a contingent purchase price payable to the sellers which is determined at various intervals occurring between 2019 and 2023. The Company made payments of $
904
and $
868
during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, to the sellers. As of June 30, 2023, the remaining amount of the contingent consideration of $
8,177
is included in Accrued liabilities on the accompanying Balance Sheet. During July 2023, the Company exercised its option to settle the contingent consideration and made payments totaling $
7,985
to the sellers.
The Company recognized $
6,113
and $
6,496
of amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Note 13.
Revenues from Contracts with Customers
The Company’s principal sources of revenues are: (1) asset management, administration and distribution fees primarily earned based upon a contractual percentage of net assets under management or administration; and (2) information processing and software servicing fees that are either recurring and primarily earned based upon the number of trust accounts being serviced or a percentage of the market value of the clients' assets processed on the Company's platforms, or non-recurring and based upon project-oriented contractual agreements related to client implementations.
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Disaggregation of Revenue
The following tables provide additional information pertaining to our revenues disaggregated by major product line and primary geographic market based on the location of the use of the products or services for each of the business segments for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Private
Banks
Investment
Advisors
Institutional
Investors
Investment
Managers
Investments
In New
Businesses
Total
Major Product Lines:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Investment management fees from pooled investment products
$
32,092
$
61,103
$
13,154
$
104
$
352
$
106,805
Investment management fees from investment management agreements
824
43,159
56,627
—
4,025
104,635
Investment operations fees
337
—
—
152,713
—
153,050
Investment processing fees - PaaS
56,713
2,296
280
75
20
59,384
Investment processing fees - SaaS
28,581
—
2,790
4,296
—
35,667
Professional services fees (1)
14,589
—
—
730
—
15,319
Account fees and other
963
3,022
2,294
7,421
497
14,197
Total revenues
$
134,099
$
109,580
$
75,145
$
165,339
$
4,894
$
489,057
Primary Geographic Markets:
United States
$
91,282
$
109,580
$
63,123
$
150,533
$
4,894
$
419,412
United Kingdom
27,984
—
8,684
—
—
36,668
Canada
10,148
—
1,447
—
—
11,595
Ireland
4,685
—
1,891
8,978
—
15,554
Luxembourg
—
—
—
5,828
—
5,828
Total revenues
$
134,099
$
109,580
$
75,145
$
165,339
$
4,894
$
489,057
(1) Professional services fees of the Private Banks segment includes a one-time early contractual buyout fee of $
10,457
recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2023 from an investment processing client acquired by an existing client.
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Private
Banks
Investment
Advisors
Institutional
Investors
Investment
Managers
Investments
In New
Businesses
Total
Major Product Lines:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Investment management fees from pooled investment products
$
31,993
$
67,490
$
15,700
$
123
$
402
$
115,708
Investment management fees from investment management agreements
616
40,398
63,212
—
4,073
108,299
Investment operations fees
344
—
—
144,742
—
145,086
Investment processing fees - PaaS
56,378
—
—
—
—
56,378
Investment processing fees - SaaS
29,845
—
3,021
3,911
—
36,777
Professional services fees
4,096
—
—
635
—
4,731
Account fees and other
912
5,306
1,550
6,515
408
14,691
Total revenues
$
124,184
$
113,194
$
83,483
$
155,926
$
4,883
$
481,670
Primary Geographic Markets:
United States
$
96,115
$
113,194
$
68,702
$
142,350
$
4,883
$
425,244
United Kingdom
13,036
—
11,283
—
—
24,319
Canada
11,023
—
1,424
—
—
12,447
Ireland
4,010
—
1,963
9,416
—
15,389
Luxembourg
—
—
4,160
4,160
Other
—
—
111
—
—
111
Total revenues
$
124,184
$
113,194
$
83,483
$
155,926
$
4,883
$
481,670
The following tables provide additional information pertaining to our revenues disaggregated by major product line and primary geographic market based on the location of the use of the products or services for each of the Company’s business segments for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
Private
Banks
Investment
Advisors
Institutional
Investors
Investment
Managers
Investments
In New
Businesses
Total
Major Product Lines:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Investment management fees from pooled investment products
$
64,313
$
121,708
$
24,437
$
230
$
690
$
211,378
Investment management fees from investment management agreements
1,310
83,825
115,562
—
8,242
208,939
Investment operations fees
683
—
—
299,907
—
300,590
Investment processing fees - PaaS
114,298
2,296
280
75
20
116,969
Investment processing fees - SaaS
55,398
—
5,441
8,417
—
69,256
Professional services fees (2)
18,675
—
—
2,244
—
20,919
Account fees and other
2,025
8,289
3,715
15,152
944
30,125
Total revenues
$
256,702
$
216,118
$
149,435
$
326,025
$
9,896
$
958,176
Primary Geographic Markets:
United States
$
171,452
$
216,118
$
125,341
$
296,805
$
9,896
$
819,612
United Kingdom
55,830
—
17,779
—
—
73,609
Canada
20,238
—
2,816
—
—
23,054
Ireland
9,182
—
3,499
18,003
—
30,684
Luxembourg
—
—
—
11,217
—
11,217
Total revenues
$
256,702
$
216,118
$
149,435
$
326,025
$
9,896
$
958,176
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(2) Professional services fees of the Private Banks segment includes a one-time early contractual buyout fee of $
10,457
recorded during during the three months ended June 30, 2023 from an investment processing client acquired by an existing client.
Private
Banks
Investment
Advisors
Institutional
Investors
Investment
Managers
Investments
In New
Businesses
Total
Major Product Lines:
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Investment management fees from pooled investment products
$
65,111
$
139,483
$
29,566
$
207
$
769
$
235,136
Investment management fees from investment management agreements
871
82,406
131,672
—
8,199
223,148
Investment operations fees
704
—
—
290,121
—
290,825
Investment processing fees - PaaS
112,833
—
—
—
—
112,833
Investment processing fees - SaaS
59,404
—
6,131
7,569
—
73,104
Professional services fees (3)
96,825
—
—
1,024
—
97,849
Account fees and other
1,984
10,535
2,953
13,906
840
30,218
Total revenues
$
337,732
$
232,424
$
170,322
$
312,827
$
9,808
$
1,063,113
Primary Geographic Markets:
United States
$
177,001
$
232,424
$
139,265
$
286,375
$
9,808
$
844,873
United Kingdom
129,699
—
24,032
—
—
153,731
Canada
22,823
—
2,666
—
—
25,489
Ireland
8,209
—
4,130
19,238
—
31,577
Luxembourg
—
—
7,214
7,214
Other
—
—
229
—
—
229
Total revenues
$
337,732
$
232,424
$
170,322
$
312,827
$
9,808
$
1,063,113
(3) Professional services fees of the Private Banks segment includes one-time early termination fees of $
88,000
related to a contractual agreement with a significant client of the Company. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 606, the entire amount of the fees received were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2022 as there were no future performance obligations of the Company related to the agreement upon termination.
Investment management fees from pooled investment products
- Revenues associated with clients' assets invested in Company-sponsored pooled investment products. Contractual fees are stated as a percentage of the market value of assets under management and collected on a monthly basis. Revenues are recognized in Asset management, administration and distribution fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Investment management fees from investment management agreements
- Revenues based on assets of clients of the Institutional Investors segment primarily invested in Company-sponsored products. Each client is charged an investment management fee that is stated as a percentage of the market value of all assets under management. The client is billed directly on a quarterly basis. Revenues are recognized in Asset management, administration and distribution fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Revenues associated with the separately managed account program offered through registered investment advisors located throughout the United States. The contractual fee is stated as a percentage of the market value of all assets invested in the separately managed account and collected on a quarterly basis. Revenues are recognized in Asset management, administration and distribution fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Investment operations fees
- Revenues earned from accounting and administrative services, distribution support services and regulatory and compliance services to investment management firms and family offices. The Company contracts directly with the investment management firm or family office. The contractual fees are stated as a percentage of net assets under administration and billed when asset valuations are finalized. Revenues are recognized in Asset management, administration and distribution fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Investment processing fees - Platform as a Service
- Revenues associated with clients that outsource their entire investment operation and back-office processing functions. Through the use of the Company's proprietary platforms, the Company assumes all back-office investment processing services including investment processing, custody and safekeeping of assets, income collections, securities settlement and other related trust activities. The contractual fee is
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based on a monthly fee plus additional fees determined on a per-account or per-transaction basis. Contractual fees can also be stated as a percentage of the value of assets processed on the Company's platforms each month as long as the fee is in excess of a monthly contractual minimum. The client is billed directly on a monthly basis. Revenues are recognized in Information processing and software servicing fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Investment processing fees - Software as a Service
- Revenues associated with clients of the Private Banks segment for application software services. Clients retain responsibility for all investment operations, client administration and other back-office trust operations. The contractual fee is based on a monthly fee plus additional fees determined on a per-account or per-transaction basis. The client is billed directly on a monthly basis.
Revenues associated with clients of the Investment Managers segment processed on the Archway Platform
SM
are fees for hosted technology services to family offices and financial institutions. The Archway Platform is an integrated technology platform used for investment, operations, accounting and client reporting by these institutions. The contractual fee is based on a monthly subscription fee to access the Archway Platform along with additional fees on a per transaction basis.
Revenues associated with clients of the Institutional Investors segment processed on the SEI Novus
SM
portfolio intelligence tool are fees for data management, performance measurement, reporting, and risk analytics. The contractual fee is based on a fixed fee to access SEI Novus and includes fees for integration of historical fund data and custom reporting.
All revenues from investment processing fees are recognized in Information processing and software servicing fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Professional services
fees
- Revenues associated with the business services migration for investment processing clients of the Private Banks segment and investment operations clients of the Investment Managers segment. In addition, Professional services include other services such as business transformation consulting. Typically fees are stated as a contractual fixed fee. The client is billed directly and fees are collected according to the terms of the agreement.
Account fees and other
- Revenues associated with custody account servicing, account terminations, reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses, and other fees for the provision of ancillary services.
Note 14.
Subsequent Events
On July 13, 2023, the Company announced that SEI Investments (Europe) Limited (SIEL), its wholly-owned operating subsidiary in the United Kingdom, has entered into an option agreement to acquire the outstanding equity of XPS Pensions (Nexus) Limited, principal employer and scheme funder of the National Pensions Trust (NPT), from its parent company, XPS Pensions Group PLC (XPS).
The total cash consideration payable to XPS for Nexus is up to £
42,500
, comprised of a £
35,000
initial consideration paid at closing and deferred consideration of up to £
7,500
that may be earned over
two years
after the closing, subject to the achievement of certain post-closing performance measurements. The transaction is expected to close before year end, subject to applicable regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.
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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(In thousands, except asset balances and per share data)
This discussion reviews and analyzes the consolidated financial condition, the consolidated results of operations and other key factors that may affect future performance. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Overview
Consolidated Summary
SEI delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to help drive growth, make confident decisions, and protect futures. Investment processing fees are earned as either monthly fees for contracted services or as a percentage of the market value of our clients' assets processed on our platforms. Investment operations and investment management fees are earned as a percentage of assets under management, administration or advised assets. As of June 30, 2023, through our subsidiaries and partnerships in which we have a significant interest, we manage, advise or administer $1.3 trillion in hedge, private equity, mutual fund and pooled or separately managed assets.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Percent Change*
Six Months Ended June 30,
Percent Change*
2023
2022
2023
2022
Revenues
$
489,057
$
481,670
2%
$
958,176
$
1,063,113
(10)%
Expenses
376,456
365,810
3%
743,808
732,454
2%
Income from operations
112,601
115,860
(3)%
214,368
330,659
(35)%
Net gain (loss) from investments
515
(2,620)
NM
1,259
(3,109)
NM
Interest income, net of interest expense
9,411
1,642
473%
18,048
2,240
706%
Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliate
32,711
29,813
10%
61,590
62,272
(1)%
Income before income taxes
155,238
144,695
7%
295,265
392,062
(25)%
Income taxes
36,387
33,419
9%
69,399
90,478
(23)%
Net income
118,851
111,276
7%
225,866
301,584
(25)%
Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.89
$
0.81
10%
$
1.68
$
2.17
(23)%
* Variances noted "NM" indicate the percent change is not meaningful.
The following items had a significant impact on our financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:
•
Revenue from Information processing and software servicing fees decreased in the first six months of 2023 primarily from one-time early termination fees of $88.0 million from a significant client of the Private Banks segment recorded during the first quarter 2022. A one-time early contractual buyout fee of $10.5 million recorded during second-quarter 2023 from an investment processing client of the Private Banks segment acquired by an existing client partially offset the decline in revenues.
•
Revenue from Asset management, administration and distribution fees decreased in the first six months of 2023 primarily from lower assets under management in equity and fixed income programs from market depreciation during 2022 and negative cash flows from SEI fund programs due to client losses in the Investment Advisors and Institutional Investors segments. The improvement in market conditions and positive cash flows into separately managed account programs and Strategist programs of the Investment Advisors segment during 2023 partially offset the decline in revenues. Average assets under management in equity and fixed income programs, excluding LSV, decreased $17.4 billion, or 9%, to $168.4 billion in the first six months of 2023 as compared to $185.8 billion during the first six months of 2022.
•
Revenue from Asset management, administration and distribution fees increased from existing alternative investment clients of the Investment Managers segment due to new products and additional services. The decrease in average assets under administration reflect a loss of a significant client in 2022 which was not charged asset-based fees.
•
Earnings from LSV decreased to $61.6 million in the first six months of 2023 as compared to $62.3 million in the first six months of 2022 due to a lower level of assets under management by LSV from negative cash flows from
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existing clients, client losses and market depreciation during 2022. Higher performance fees and market appreciation during second quarter 2023 partially offset the decline in earnings from LSV.
•
Operating expenses increased from higher personnel costs due to business growth primarily in our Investment Managers segment and competitive labor markets. Operational expenses also increased due to personnel costs and investments in compliance infrastructure to meet new regulatory requirements. The increase was partially offset by lower direct costs related to asset management revenues and lower amortization expense.
•
Capitalized software development costs were $18.0 million in the first six months of 2023, of which $9.4 million was for continued enhancements to SWP. We also capitalized $8.6 million of software development costs in the first six months of 2023 for a new platform for the Investment Managers segment.
•
Amortization expense related to SWP was $12.5 million in the first six months of 2023 as compared to $23.9 million in the first six months of 2022. The decline in amortization expense was due to the amortization period of the initial development costs related to SWP which ended in second-quarter 2022.
•
Interest and dividend income was $18.3 million in the first six months of 2023 as compared to $2.7 million in the first six months of 2022. The increase in interest and dividend income was due to an overall increase in interest rates.
•
We continued the stock repurchase program during 2023 and purchased 2.7 million shares for $155.9 million in the six month period.
•
On July 13, 2023, our wholly-owned operating subsidiary in the United Kingdom entered into an option agreement to acquire XPS Pensions (Nexus) Limited, principal employer and scheme funder of the National Pensions Trust (NPT). The total cash consideration payable for Nexus is up to £42.5 million, comprised of a £35.0 million initial consideration paid at closing and deferred consideration of up to £7.5 million that may be earned over two years after the closing, subject to the achievement of certain post-closing performance measurements. The transaction is expected to close before year end, subject to applicable regulatory approval (See Note 14 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
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Ending Asset Balances
(In millions)
As of June 30,
Percent Change
2023
2022
Private Banks:
Equity and fixed-income programs
$
24,091
$
22,277
8%
Collective trust fund programs
7
7
—%
Liquidity funds
3,433
3,666
(6)%
Total assets under management
$
27,531
$
25,950
6%
Client assets under administration
4,154
3,923
6%
Total assets
$
31,685
$
29,873
6%
Investment Advisors:
Equity and fixed-income programs
$
69,439
$
65,783
6%
Liquidity funds
4,968
8,292
(40)%
Total Platform assets under management
$
74,407
$
74,075
—%
Platform-only assets
16,103
12,642
27%
Total Platform assets
$
90,510
$
86,717
4%
Institutional Investors:
Equity and fixed-income programs
$
75,854
$
75,506
—%
Collective trust fund programs
4
5
(20)%
Liquidity funds
1,353
1,654
(18)%
Total assets under management
$
77,211
$
77,165
—%
Client assets under advisement
4,368
4,218
4%
Total assets
$
81,579
$
81,383
—%
Investment Managers:
Collective trust fund programs (A)
$
149,779
$
142,035
5%
Liquidity funds
249
271
(8)%
Total assets under management
$
150,028
$
142,306
5%
Client assets under administration
873,570
885,096
(1)%
Total assets
$
1,023,598
$
1,027,402
—%
Investments in New Businesses:
Equity and fixed-income programs
$
2,104
$
1,903
11%
Liquidity funds
217
242
(10)%
Total assets under management
$
2,321
$
2,145
8%
Client assets under advisement
1,098
1,076
2%
Total assets
$
3,419
$
3,221
6%
LSV:
Equity and fixed-income programs (B)
$
86,469
$
81,940
6%
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Total:
Equity and fixed-income programs (C)
$
257,957
$
247,409
4%
Collective trust fund programs
149,790
142,047
5%
Liquidity funds
10,220
14,125
(28)%
Total assets under management
$
417,967
$
403,581
4%
Client assets under advisement
5,466
5,294
3%
Client assets under administration (D)
877,724
889,019
(1)%
Platform-only assets
16,103
12,642
27%
Total assets
$
1,317,260
$
1,310,536
1%
(A)
Collective trust fund program assets are included in assets under management since SEI is the trustee. Fees earned on this product are less than fees earned on customized asset management programs.
(B) Equity and fixed-income programs include $2.0 billion of assets managed by LSV in which fees are based solely on performance and are not calculated as an asset-based fee (as of June 30, 2023).
(C) Equity and fixed-income programs include $6.2 billion of assets invested in various asset allocation funds at June 30, 2023.
(D) In addition to the assets presented, SEI also administers an additional $11.7 billion in Funds of Funds assets on which SEI does not earn an administration fee (as of June 30, 2023).
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Average Asset Balances
(In millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Percent Change
Six Months Ended June 30,
Percent Change
2023
2022
2023
2022
Private Banks:
Equity and fixed-income programs
$
23,748
$
23,713
—%
$
23,662
$
24,675
(4)%
Collective trust fund programs
7
7
—%
7
7
—%
Liquidity funds
3,500
3,795
(8)%
3,377
4,099
(18)%
Total assets under management
$
27,255
$
27,515
(1)%
$
27,046
$
28,781
(6)%
Client assets under administration
4,282
4,163
3%
4,299
4,332
(1)%
Total assets
$
31,537
$
31,678
—%
$
31,345
$
33,113
(5)%
Investment Advisors:
Equity and fixed-income programs
$
68,371
$
70,436
(3)%
$
67,975
$
74,006
(8)%
Liquidity funds
4,808
7,070
(32)%
4,902
6,111
(20)%
Total Platform assets under management
$
73,179
$
77,506
(6)%
$
72,877
$
80,117
(9)%
Platform-only assets
15,548
13,142
18%
15,180
13,560
12%
Total Platform assets
$
88,727
$
90,648
(2)%
$
88,057
$
93,677
(6)%
Institutional Investors:
Equity and fixed-income programs
$
74,865
$
80,971
(8)%
$
74,759
$
85,111
(12)%
Collective trust fund programs
4
5
(20)%
5
5
—%
Liquidity funds
1,537
2,097
(27)%
1,626
2,160
(25)%
Total assets under management
$
76,406
$
83,073
(8)%
$
76,390
$
87,276
(12)%
Client assets under advisement
4,583
3,987
15%
4,507
4,438
2%
Total assets
$
80,989
$
87,060
(7)%
$
80,897
$
91,714
(12)%
Investment Managers:
Collective trust fund programs (A)
$
147,543
$
131,435
12%
$
146,229
$
109,034
34%
Liquidity funds
286
285
—%
302
359
(16)%
Total assets under management
$
147,829
$
131,720
12%
$
146,531
$
109,393
34%
Client assets under administration
859,296
893,361
(4)%
847,853
891,108
(5)%
Total assets
$
1,007,125
$
1,025,081
(2)%
$
994,384
$
1,000,501
(1)%
Investments in New Businesses:
Equity and fixed-income programs
$
2,057
$
2,016
2%
$
2,024
$
2,021
—%
Liquidity funds
199
262
(24)%
206
274
(25)%
Total assets under management
$
2,256
$
2,278
(1)%
$
2,230
$
2,295
(3)%
Client assets under advisement
1,075
1,165
(8)%
1,087
1,281
(15)%
Total assets
$
3,331
$
3,443
(3)%
$
3,317
$
3,576
(7)%
LSV:
Equity and fixed-income programs (B)
$
84,492
$
87,818
(4)%
$
85,740
$
92,134
(7)%
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Total:
Equity and fixed-income programs (C)
$
253,533
$
264,954
(4)%
$
254,160
$
277,947
(9)%
Collective trust fund programs
147,554
131,447
12%
146,241
109,046
34%
Liquidity funds
10,330
13,509
(24)%
10,413
13,003
(20)%
Total assets under management
$
411,417
$
409,910
—%
$
410,814
$
399,996
3%
Client assets under advisement
5,658
5,152
10%
5,594
5,719
(2)%
Client assets under administration (D)
863,578
897,524
(4)%
852,152
895,440
(5)%
Platform-only assets
15,548
13,142
18%
15,180
13,560
12%
Total assets
$
1,296,201
$
1,325,728
(2)%
$
1,283,740
$
1,314,715
(2)%
(A) Collective trust fund program average assets are included in assets under management since SEI is the trustee. Fees earned on this product are less than fees earned on customized asset management programs.
(B) Equity and fixed-income programs include assets managed by LSV in which fees are based solely on performance and are not calculated as an asset-based fee. The average value of these assets for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $2.0 billion.
(C) Equity and fixed-income programs include $6.3 billion of average assets invested in various asset allocation funds for the three months ended June 30, 2023.
(D) In addition to the assets presented, SEI also administers an additional $11.9 billion of average assets in Funds of Funds assets for the three months ended June 30, 2023 on which SEI does not earn an administration fee.
In the preceding tables, assets under management are total assets of our clients or their customers invested in equity and fixed-income investment programs, collective trust fund programs, and liquidity funds for which we provide asset management services through our subsidiaries and partnerships in which we have a significant interest. Assets under advisement include assets for which we provide advisory services through a subsidiary to the accounts but do not manage the underlying assets. Assets under administration include total assets of our clients or their customers for which we provide administrative services, including client fund balances for which we provide administration and/or distribution services through our subsidiaries and partnerships in which we have a significant interest. Platform-only assets include total assets of our clients or their customers which are not invested in any SEI-sponsored investment products. The assets presented in the preceding tables do not include assets processed on SWP and are not included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets because we do not own them.
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Business Segments
Revenues, Expenses and Operating Profit (Loss) for our business segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 were as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Percent
Change
Six Months Ended June 30,
Percent
Change
2023
2022
2023
2022
Private Banks:
Revenues
$
134,099
$
124,184
8%
$
256,702
$
337,732
(24)%
Expenses
116,061
121,060
(4)%
230,337
243,015
(5)%
Operating Profit
$
18,038
$
3,124
NM
$
26,365
$
94,717
(72)%
Operating Margin
13
%
3
%
10
%
28
%
Investment Advisors:
Revenues
$
109,580
$
113,194
(3)%
$
216,118
$
232,424
(7)%
Expenses
64,178
63,375
1%
127,724
127,895
—%
Operating Profit
$
45,402
$
49,819
(9)%
$
88,394
$
104,529
(15)%
Operating Margin
41
%
44
%
41
%
45
%
Institutional Investors:
Revenues
$
75,145
$
83,483
(10)%
$
149,435
$
170,322
(12)%
Expenses
45,516
43,925
4%
86,384
89,283
(3)%
Operating Profit
$
29,629
$
39,558
(25)%
$
63,051
$
81,039
(22)%
Operating Margin
39
%
47
%
42
%
48
%
Investment Managers:
Revenues
$
165,339
$
155,926
6%
$
326,025
$
312,827
4%
Expenses
107,761
100,807
7%
213,627
199,644
7%
Operating Profit
$
57,578
$
55,119
4%
$
112,398
$
113,183
(1)%
Operating Margin
35
%
35
%
34
%
36
%
Investments in New Businesses:
Revenues
$
4,894
$
4,883
—%
$
9,896
$
9,808
1%
Expenses
10,571
12,844
(18)%
22,215
24,794
(10)%
Operating Loss
$
(5,677)
$
(7,961)
NM
$
(12,319)
$
(14,986)
NM
For additional information pertaining to our business segments, see Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Private Banks
Three Months Ended June 30,
Percent
Change
Six Months Ended June 30,
Percent
Change
2023
2022
2023
2022
Revenues:
Information processing and software servicing fees
$
100,602
$
93,203
8%
$
190,580
$
274,240
(31)%
Asset management, administration & distribution fees
33,497
30,981
8%
66,122
63,492
4%
Total revenues
$
134,099
$
124,184
8%
$
256,702
$
337,732
(24)%
Revenues increased $9.9 million, or 8%, in the three month period ended June 30, 2023 and were primarily affected by:
•
One-time early termination fees of $10.5 million from an investment processing client;
•
Increased investment processing fees from new client conversions; and
•
Increased revenues from U.K. clients impacted by increased interest rates; partially offset by
•
The negative impact from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the British pound on our foreign operations;
•
A negative adjustment to fees from an investment processing client which reduced their business processed through divestment; and
•
Lower investment processing fees from the recontacting of existing clients.
Revenues decreased $81.0 million, or 24%, in the six month period ended June 30, 2023 and were primarily affected by:
•
One-time early termination fees of $88.0 million from a significant investment processing client recorded during the first quarter 2022;
•
The negative impact from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the British pound on our foreign operations;
•
A negative adjustment to fees from an investment processing client which reduced their business processed through divestment; and
•
Lower investment processing fees from the recontacting of existing clients; partially offset by
•
Increased investment processing fees from new client conversions;
•
Increased revenues from U.K. clients impacted by increased interest rates; and
•
One-time early termination fees of $10.5 million from an investment processing client recorded in second quarter 2023.
Operating margins increased to 13% compared to 3% in the three month period. Operating income increased by $14.9 million in the three month period and was primarily affected by:
•
An increase in revenues; and
•
Decreased amortization expense related to SWP; partially offset by
•
Increased personnel costs due to competitive labor markets; and
•
Increased costs, mainly personnel costs, primarily related to maintenance, support and client migrations to SWP.
Operating margins decreased to 10% compared to 28% in the six month period. Operating income decreased by $68.4 million, or 72%, in the six month period and was primarily affected by:
•
A decrease in revenues;
•
Increased personnel costs due to competitive labor markets; and
•
Increased costs, mainly personnel costs, primarily related to maintenance, support and client migrations to SWP; partially offset by
•
Decreased amortization expense related to SWP; and
•
Decreased amortization expense related to deferred sales commissions.
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Investment Advisors
Three Months Ended June 30,
Percent
Change
Six Months Ended June 30,
Percent
Change
2023
2022
2023
2022
Revenues:
Investment management fees-SEI fund programs
$
61,103
$
67,490
(9)%
$
121,708
$
139,483
(13)%
Separately managed account fees
43,159
40,398
7%
83,825
82,406
2%
Other fees
5,318
5,306
—%
10,585
10,535
—%
Total revenues
$
109,580
$
113,194
(3)%
$
216,118
$
232,424
(7)%
Revenues decreased $3.6 million, or 3%, in the three month period and decreased $16.3 million, or 7%, in the six month period ended June 30, 2023 and were primarily affected by:
•
Decreased investment management fees from SEI fund programs resulting from market depreciation and client losses during 2022 along with a continued shift out of SEI fund programs into separately managed accounts; partially offset by
•
Increased fees from separately managed account programs and Strategist programs from positive cash flows.
Operating margin decreased to 41% compared to 44% in the three month period and decreased to 41% compared to 45% in the six month period. Operating income decreased $4.4 million, or 9%, in the three month period and decreased $16.1 million, or 15%, in the six month period and was primarily affected by:
•
A decrease in revenues;
•
Increased personnel costs; and
•
Increased direct expenses associated with investment management fees; partially offset by
•
Decreased direct expenses related to a significant client loss during the third quarter 2022;
•
Decreased amortization expense related to SWP; and
•
Decreased non-capitalized consulting costs.
Institutional Investors
Revenues decreased $8.3 million, or 10%, in the three month period and decreased $20.9 million, or 12%, in the six month period ended June 30, 2023 and were primarily affected by:
•
Decreased investment management fees from defined benefit client losses and market depreciation during 2022.
Operating margin decreased to 39% compared to 47% in the three month period and decreased to 42% compared to 48% in the six month period. Operating income decreased $9.9 million, or 25%, in the three month period and decreased $18.0 million, or 22%, in the six month period and was primarily affected by:
•
A decrease in revenues;
•
A one-time operational charge of $4.5 million related to a client reimbursement; partially offset by
•
Decreased direct expenses associated with investment management fees; and
•
Decreased professional fees.
Investment Managers
Revenues increased $9.4 million, or 6%, in the three month period and increased $13.2 million, or 4%, in the six month period ended June 30, 2023 and were primarily affected by:
•
Increased revenues from new products launched and additional services provided to our largest alternative fund clients; and
•
Positive cash flows into alternative and traditional funds from new and existing clients; partially offset by
•
Client losses, fund closures and the impact of market depreciation during 2022 to revenue from traditional fund clients.
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Operating margin remained at 35% in the three month period and decreased to 34% compared to 36% in the six month period. Operating income increased $2.5 million, or 4%, in the three month period and decreased $800 thousand, or 1%, in the six month period and was primarily affected by:
•
Increased personnel costs due to competitive labor markets; and
•
Increased costs associated with new business, primarily personnel expenses and third-party vendor costs; partially offset by
Corporate overhead expenses primarily consist of general and administrative expenses and other costs not directly attributable to a reportable business segment. Corporate overhead expenses were $32.4 million and $23.8 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $63.5 million and $47.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in corporate overhead expenses in the three and six month periods is primarily due to non-recurring consulting costs related to corporate strategic planning, target market review and other corporate analysis projects as well investments in upgrading and enhancing various technologies utilized by corporate overhead units. Additionally, personnel costs increased primarily to enhance and further build our compliance infrastructure, strategic development initiatives and the impact of inflation on wages.
Other income and expense
Other income and expense items on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations consist of:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net gain (loss) from investments
$
515
$
(2,620)
$
1,259
$
(3,109)
Interest and dividend income
9,550
1,853
18,328
2,701
Interest expense
(139)
(211)
(280)
(461)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate
32,711
29,813
61,590
62,272
Total other income and expense items, net
$
42,637
$
28,835
$
80,897
$
61,403
Net gain (loss) from investments
Net gains from investments in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 were primarily due to unrealized mark-to-market gains recorded in current earnings associated with Company-sponsored mutual funds and LSV-sponsored investment funds from market appreciation (See Note 5).
Interest and dividend income
Interest and dividend income is earned based upon the amount of cash that is invested daily. The increase in interest and dividend income in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was due to an overall increase in interest rates.
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate reflects our ownership interest in LSV. As of June 30, 2023, our total partnership interest in LSV was 38.6%. The table below presents the revenues and net income of LSV and the proportionate share in LSV's earnings.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Percent Change
Six Months Ended June 30,
Percent Change
2023
2022
2023
2022
Revenues of LSV
$
108,836
$
99,814
9%
$
207,028
$
208,264
(1)%
Net income of LSV
84,779
77,193
10%
159,553
160,984
(1)%
SEI's proportionate share in earnings of LSV
$
32,711
$
29,813
10%
$
61,590
$
62,272
(1)%
The increase in earnings from LSV in the three months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to higher performance fees and market appreciation. Net negative cash flows from existing clients and client losses partially offset the increase in earnings from LSV. The decrease in earnings from LSV in the six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to
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negative cash flows from existing clients, client losses and market depreciation during 2022 and early 2023. Average assets under management by LSV decreased $6.4 billion to $85.7 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to $92.1 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of 7%.
Amortization
Amortization expense on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations consists of:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Percent Change
Six Months Ended June 30,
Percent Change
2023
2022
2023
2022
Capitalized software development costs
$
6,507
$
13,204
(51)%
$
12,812
$
26,758
(52)%
Intangible assets acquired through acquisitions and asset purchases
3,055
3,253
(6)%
6,113
6,496
(6)%
Other
68
51
33%
129
141
(9)%
Total amortization expense
$
9,630
$
16,508
(42)%
$
19,054
$
33,395
(43)%
Capitalized software development costs
The decrease in amortization expense related to capitalized software development costs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to the amortization of the initial development costs for the SEI Wealth Platform
SM
(SWP). The amortization period for these costs ended during the second quarter of 2022, resulting in a lower level of amortization expense for SWP beginning in the third quarter 2022 (See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
Income Taxes
The effective income tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 differ from the federal income tax statutory rate due to the following:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Statutory rate
21.0
%
21.0
%
21.0
%
21.0
%
State taxes, net of federal tax benefit
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
Foreign tax expense and tax rate differential
(0.2)
(0.1)
(0.2)
(0.1)
Tax benefit from stock option exercises
(0.1)
(0.3)
(0.2)
(0.3)
Other, net
(0.1)
(0.3)
0.1
(0.3)
23.4
%
23.1
%
23.5
%
23.1
%
The increase in the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to decreased tax benefits related to stock option exercises and a decrease in credits associated with research and development as compared to the prior year period.
Stock-Based Compensation
We recognized $15.5 million and $20.6 million in stock-based compensation expense during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Stock-based compensation was impacted by a higher level of cancellations of stock options due to the departure of employees through the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) and the departure of certain senior executives unrelated to the VSP. The higher level of cancellations resulted in a decrease in the amount of expense recognized during 2023 as compared to the prior year period.
The amount of stock-based compensation expense recognized is primarily based upon management's estimate of when the financial vesting targets of outstanding stock options may be achieved. Any change in the estimate could result in the amount of stock-based compensation expense to be accelerated, spread out over a longer period, or reversed. This may cause volatility in the recognition of stock-based compensation expense in future periods and could materially affect earnings.
We revised our estimate of when some vesting targets are expected to be achieved. This change in estimate resulted in a decrease of $2.8 million in stock-based compensation expense during the six months ended June 30, 2023. We expect to recognize approximately $13.7 million in stock-based compensation expense during the remainder of 2023.
Fair Value Measurements
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities, except for the investment funds sponsored by LSV, is determined in accordance with the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the investment funds sponsored by LSV is measured using the net asset value per share (NAV) as a practical expedient. The fair value of all other financial assets are determined using
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Level 1 or Level 2 inputs and consist mainly of investments in equity or fixed-income mutual funds that are quoted daily and Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) and other U.S. government agency securities that are single issuer pools that are valued based on current market data of similar assets. Level 3 financial liabilities at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consist entirely of the estimated contingent consideration resulting from an acquisition (See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
Regulatory Matters
Like many firms operating within the financial services industry, we are experiencing a complex and changing regulatory environment across our markets. Our current scale and reach as a provider to the financial services industry, the introduction and implementation of new solutions for our financial services industry clients, the increased regulatory oversight of the financial services industry generally, new laws and regulations affecting the financial services industry and ever-changing regulatory interpretations of existing laws and regulations, and a greater propensity of regulators to pursue enforcement actions and other sanctions against regulated entities, have made this an increasingly challenging and costly regulatory environment in which to operate.
SEI and some of our regulated subsidiaries have undergone or been scheduled to undergo a range of periodic or thematic reviews, examinations or investigations by numerous regulatory authorities around the world, including the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (FCA), the Central Bank of Ireland and others. These regulatory activities typically result in the identification of matters or practices to be addressed by us or our subsidiaries and, in certain circumstances, the regulatory authorities require remediation activities or pursue enforcement proceedings against us or our subsidiaries. From time to time, the regulators in different jurisdictions will elevate their level of scrutiny of our operations as our business expands or is deemed critical to the operations of the relevant financial markets. As described under the caption “Regulatory Considerations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, the range of possible sanctions that are available to regulatory authorities include limitations on our ability to engage in business for specified periods of time, the revocation of registration, censures and fines. The direct and indirect costs of responding to these regulatory activities and of complying with new or modified regulations, as well as the potential financial costs and potential reputational impact against us of any enforcement proceedings that might result, is uncertain but could have a material adverse impact on our operating results or financial position.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2022
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
182,454
$
330,615
Net cash used in investing activities
(25,809)
(42,516)
Net cash used in financing activities
(239,465)
(332,173)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
6,812
(15,660)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(76,008)
(59,734)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
853,359
831,758
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$
777,351
$
772,024
The credit facility provides for borrowings up to $325.0 million and is scheduled to expire in April 2026 (See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). As of July 13, 2023, we had outstanding letters of credit of $4.9 million which reduced the amount available under the credit facility. These letters of credit were primarily issued for the expansion of the corporate headquarters and are due to expire in late 2023. As of July 13, 2023, the amount of the credit facility available for corporate purposes was $320.1 million.
The availability of the credit facility is subject to compliance with certain covenants set forth in the agreement. The credit facility contains covenants which restrict our ability to engage in transactions with affiliates other than wholly-owned subsidiaries or to incur liens or certain types of indebtedness as defined in the agreement. In the event of a default under the credit facility, we would also be restricted from paying dividends on, or repurchasing our common stock. Currently, our ability to borrow from the credit facility is not limited by any covenant of the agreement (See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
On April 17, 2023, we amended the credit facility agreement with the lenders to add the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) as an alternative reference rate for borrowings in place of LIBOR. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain in effect.
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The majority of excess cash reserves are primarily placed in accounts located in the United States that invest entirely in SEI-sponsored money market mutual funds denominated in the U.S. dollar. We also utilize demand deposit accounts or money market accounts at several large, well-established financial institutions located in the United States. The institutions we utilize have not indicated any stability issues regarding the ability to honor current or future deposit obligations to their customers. Accounts used to manage these excess cash reserves do not impose any restrictions or limitations that would prevent us from being able to access such cash amounts immediately. As of July 13, 2023, the amount of cash and cash equivalents considered free and immediately accessible for other general corporate purposes was $399.4 million.
Cash and cash equivalents include accounts managed by subsidiaries that are used in their operations or to cover specific business and regulatory requirements. The availability of this cash for other purposes beyond the operations of these subsidiaries may be limited. We therefore do not include accounts of foreign subsidiaries in the calculation of free and immediately accessible cash for other general corporate purposes. A portion of the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries are deemed repatriated. Any subsequent transfer of available cash related to the repatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries could significantly increase free and immediately accessible cash.
Cash flows from operations decreased $148.2 million in the first six months of 2023 compared to the first six months of 2022 primarily from the decline in net income and the negative impact from the change in working capital accounts.
Net cash used in investing activities includes:
•
Purchases, sales and maturities of marketable securities.
Purchases, sales and maturities of marketable securities in the first six months of 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2022
Purchases
$
(48,046)
$
(96,642)
Sales and maturities
61,722
90,659
Net investing activities from marketable securities
$
13,676
$
(5,983)
See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to marketable securities.
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The capitalization of costs incurred in developing computer software.
We capitalized $18.0 million of software development costs in the first six months of 2023 as compared to $13.8 million in the first six months of 2022. Software development costs are principally related to significant enhancements for the expanded functionality of the SEI Wealth Platform and a new platform for the Investment Managers segment.
•
Capital expenditures.
Capital expenditures in the first six months of 2023 were $16.5 million as compared to $19.8 million in the first six months of 2022. Expenditures in 2023 and 2022 include capital outlays for purchased software and equipment for data center operations. We continue to evaluate improvements to our information technology infrastructure which, if implemented, will result in additional expenditures for purchased software and equipment for data center operations.
Net cash used in financing activities includes:
•
Principal repayments on revolving credit facility.
We made principal payments of $40.0 million during the first six months of 2022 to fully repay the outstanding balance of the credit facility. We have no borrowings through the credit facility as of June 30, 2023.
•
The repurchase of common stock.
Our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of common stock through multiple authorizations. Currently, there is no expiration date for the common stock repurchase program. We had total capital outlays of $156.2 million during the first six months of 2023 and $210.3 million during the first six months of 2022 for the repurchase of common stock.
•
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock.
We received $32.4 million and $28.8 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock during the first six months of 2023 and 2022, respectively. These proceeds were primarily from stock option exercise activity.
•
Dividend payments.
Cash dividends paid were $114.8 million in the first six months of 2023 as compared to $109.8 million in the first six months of 2022.
Cash Requirements
Cash requirements and liquidity needs are primarily funded through cash flow from operations and our capacity for additional borrowing. At June 30, 2023, unused sources of liquidity consisted of cash and cash equivalents and the amount available under our credit facility.
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We are obligated to make payments in connection with the credit facility, operating leases, maintenance contracts and other commitments. We believe our operating cash flow, available borrowing capacity, and existing cash and cash equivalents will provide adequate funds for these obligations and ongoing operations. We currently anticipate that our available funds and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet our operational cash needs and fund our stock repurchase program for at least the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future.
Forward-Looking Information and Risk Factors
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. Certain information contained in this discussion is or may be considered forward-looking. Forward-looking statements relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that involve certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control or are subject to change. Although we believe our assumptions are reasonable, they could be inaccurate. Our actual future revenues and income could differ materially from our expected results. We have no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Among the risks and uncertainties which may affect our future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments are those risks described in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K in Part I, Item 1A. These risks include the following:
•
changes in capital markets and significant changes in the value of financial instruments that may affect our revenues and earnings;
•
product development risk;
•
risk of failure by a third-party service provider;
•
pricing pressure from increased competition, disruptive technology and poor investment performance;
•
the affect on our earnings and cashflows from the performance of LSV Asset Management;
•
consolidation within our target markets;
•
external factors affecting the fiduciary management market;
•
software defects, development delays or installation difficulties, which would harm our business and reputation and expose us to potential liability;
•
data and cyber security risks;
•
risk of the disclosure and misuse of personal data;
•
risk of outages, data losses, and disruptions of services;
•
intellectual property risks;
•
third-party service providers in our operations;
•
poor investment performance of our investment products or a client preference for products other than those which we offer or for products that generate lower fees;
•
investment advisory contracts which may be terminated or may not be renewed on favorable terms;
•
operational risks associated with the processing of investment transactions;
•
systems and technology risks;
•
the effect of governmental regulation;
•
the results of commercial disputes, litigation and regulatory examinations and investigations;
•
our ability to capture the expected value from acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments or strategic alliances;
•
increased costs and regulatory risks from the growth of our business;
•
our ability to meet competing and/or conflicting regulatory requirements of the different jurisdictions;
•
fiduciary or other legal liability for client losses from our investment management operations;
•
our ability to receive dividends or other payments in needed amounts from our subsidiaries;
•
the exit by the United Kingdom from the European Union;
•
the effectiveness of our business, risk management and business continuity strategies, models and processes;
•
financial and non-financial covenants which may restrict our ability to manage liquidity needs;
•
changes in, or interpretation of, accounting principles or tax rules and regulations;
•
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;
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•
fluctuations in interest rates affecting the value of our fixed-income investment securities;
•
disruptions of operations of other participants in the global financial system;
•
our ability to hire and retain qualified employees;
•
the competence and integrity of our employees and third-parties;
•
stockholder activism efforts;
•
retention of executive officers and senior management personnel;
•
unforeseen or catastrophic events, including the emergence of pandemic, extreme weather events or other natural disasters; and
•
geopolitical unrest and other events.
We conduct operations through many regulated wholly-owned subsidiaries. These subsidiaries include:
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SEI Investments Distribution Co., or SIDCO, a broker-dealer registered with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., or FINRA;
•
SEI Investments Management Corporation, or SIMC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, under the Commodity Exchange Act;
•
SEI Private Trust Company, or SPTC, a limited purpose federal thrift chartered and regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency;
•
SEI Trust Company, or STC, a Pennsylvania trust company, regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities;
•
SEI Institutional Transfer Agent, Inc., or SITA, a transfer agent registered with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;
•
SEI Investments (Europe) Limited, or SIEL, an investment manager and financial institution subject to regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom;
•
SEI Investments Canada Company, or SEI Canada, an investment fund manager that has various other capacities that is regulated by the Ontario Securities Commission and various provincial authorities;
•
SEI Investments Global, Limited, or SIGL, a management company for Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities, or UCITS, and for Alternative Investment Funds, or AIFs, that is regulated primarily by the Central Bank of Ireland, or CBI;
•
SEI Investments - Global Fund Services, Ltd., or GFSL, an authorized provider of administration services for Irish and non-Irish collective investment schemes that is regulated by the CBI;
•
SEI Investments - Depositary and Custodial Services (Ireland) Limited, or D&C, an authorized provider of depositary and custodial services that is regulated by the CBI;
•
SEI Investments - Luxembourg S.A., or SEI Lux, a professional of the specialized financial sector subject to regulation by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;
•
SEI Investments Global (Cayman), Ltd., a full mutual fund administrator that is regulated by the Cayman Island Monetary Authority; and
•
SEI Investments (South Africa) (PTY) Limited, a Private Company that is a licensed Financial Service Provider regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
In addition to the regulatory authorities listed above, our subsidiaries are subject to the jurisdiction of regulatory authorities in other foreign countries. In addition to our wholly-owned subsidiaries, we also own a minority interest of approximately 38.6% in LSV, which is also an investment advisor registered with the SEC.
The Company, its regulated subsidiaries, their regulated services and solutions and their customers are all subject to extensive legislation, regulation, and supervision that recently has been subject to, and continues to experience, significant change and increased regulatory activity. These changes and regulatory activities could have a material adverse effect on us and our clients.
The various governmental agencies and self-regulatory authorities that regulate or supervise the Company and its subsidiaries have broad administrative powers. In the event of a failure to comply with laws, regulations, and requirements of these agencies and authorities, the possible business process changes required or sanctions that may be imposed include the suspension of individual employees, limitations on our ability to engage in business for specified periods of time, the revocation of applicable registration as a broker-dealer, investment advisor or other regulated entity, and, as the case may be, censures and fines. Additionally, certain securities and banking laws applicable to us and our subsidiaries
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provide for certain private rights of action that could give rise to civil litigation. Any litigation could have significant financial and non-financial consequences including monetary judgments and the requirement to take action or limit activities that could ultimately affect our business.
Governmental scrutiny from regulators, legislative bodies, and law enforcement agencies with respect to matters relating to our regulated subsidiaries and their activities, services and solutions, our business practices, our past actions and other matters has increased dramatically in the past several years. Responding to these examinations, investigations, actions, and lawsuits, regardless of the ultimate outcome of the proceeding, is time consuming and expensive and can divert the time and effort of our senior management from our business. Penalties, fines and changes to business processes sought by regulatory authorities have increased substantially over the last several years, and certain regulators have been more likely in recent years to commence enforcement actions or to advance or support legislation targeted at the financial services industry. We continue to be subject to inquiries from examinations and investigations by supervisory and enforcement divisions of regulatory authorities and expect this to continue in the future. We believe this is also the case with many of our regulated clients. Governmental scrutiny and legal and enforcement proceedings can also have a negative impact on our reputation, our relationship with clients and prospective clients, and on the morale and performance of our employees, which could adversely affect our businesses and results of operations.
We are subject to U.S. and foreign anti-money laundering and financial transparency laws that require implementation of regulations applicable to financial services companies, including standards for verifying client identification and monitoring client transactions and detecting and reporting suspicious activities. We offer investment and banking solutions that also are subject to regulation by the federal and state securities and banking authorities, as well as foreign regulatory authorities, where applicable. Existing or future regulations that affect these solutions could lead to a reduction in sales of these solutions or require modifications of these solutions.
We must comply with economic sanctions and embargo programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and similar national and multinational bodies and governmental agencies outside the United States, as well as anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws and regulations throughout the world. We can incur higher costs and face greater compliance risks in structuring and operating our businesses to comply with these requirements. Furthermore, a violation of a sanction or embargo program or anti-corruption or anti-money laundering laws and regulations could subject us and our subsidiaries, and individual employees, to regulatory enforcement actions as well as significant civil and criminal penalties.
Our businesses are also subject to privacy and data protection information security legal requirements concerning the use and protection of certain personal information. These include those adopted pursuant to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 in the United States, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU, Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the Cayman Islands' Data Protection Law, and various other laws. Privacy and data security legislation is a priority issue in many states and localities in the United States, as well as foreign jurisdictions outside of the EU. For example, California enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) which broadly regulates the sale of the consumer information of California residents and grants California residents certain rights to, among other things, access and delete data about them in certain circumstances. Other states are considering similar proposals. Such attempts by the states to regulate have the potential to create a patchwork of differing and/or conflicting state regulations. Ensuring compliance under ever-evolving privacy legislation, such as GDPR and CCPA, is an ongoing commitment, which involves substantial costs.
Compliance with existing and future regulations and responding to and complying with recent increased regulatory activity affecting broker-dealers, investment advisors, investment companies, financial institutions, and their service providers could have a significant impact on us. We periodically undergo regulatory examinations and respond to regulatory inquiries and document requests. In addition, recent and continuing legislative activity in the United States and in other jurisdictions (including the European Union and the United Kingdom) have made and continue to make extensive changes to the laws regulating financial services firms. As a result of these examinations, inquiries, and requests, as a result of increased civil litigation activity, and as a result of these new laws and regulations, we engage legal counsel and other subject matter experts, review our compliance procedures, solution and service offerings, and business operations, and make changes as we deem necessary or as may be required by the applicable authority. These additional activities and required changes may result in increased expense or may reduce revenues.
Our bank clients are subject to supervision by federal, state, and foreign banking and financial services authorities concerning the manner in which such clients purchase and receive our products and services. Our plan sponsor clients and our subsidiaries providing services to those clients are subject to supervision by the Department of Labor and compliance with employee benefit regulations. Investment advisor and broker-dealer clients are regulated by the SEC, state securities authorities, or FINRA. Existing or future regulations applicable to our clients may affect our clients’ purchase of our products and services.
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In addition, see the discussion of governmental regulations in Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for a description of the risks that the current regulatory regimes and proposed regulatory changes may present for our business.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Information required by this item is set forth under the captions "Our revenues and earnings are affected by changes in capital markets and significant changes in the value of financial instruments" and "Changes in interest rates may affect the value of our fixed-income investment securities"
in Item 1A Risk Factors and under the caption "Sensitivity of our revenues and earnings to capital market fluctuations" in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. There have been no material changes to this information as it is disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2022.
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures.
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. A controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls systems are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.
(b) Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
No change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings.
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from Note 11 – “Legal Proceedings” included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors.
Information regarding risk factors appears in Part I – Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. There have been no material changes in the risk factors from those disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2022.
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(e) Our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $5.578 billion worth of our common stock through multiple authorizations through June 30, 2023. Currently, there is no expiration date for the common stock repurchase program. On April 18, 2023, our Board of Directors approved an increase in the stock repurchase program by an additional $250.0 million.
Information regarding the repurchase of common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2023 is as follows:
Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
per Share (1)
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Program
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Program
April 2023
100,000
$
58.30
100,000
$
256,685,750
May 2023
722,000
57.91
722,000
214,866,619
June 2023
468,000
58.31
468,000
186,983,273
Total
1,290,000
$
58.08
1,290,000
(1) Average price paid per share does not include excise tax on stock repurchases.
Item 6.
Exhibits.
The following is a list of exhibits filed as part of the Form 10-Q.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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