Victory Capital Reports Fourth Quarter 2018 Results


Fourth Quarter 2018 Highlights¹

  • Assets under management (“AUM”) of $52.8 billion
  • Strong investment performance, with 57%, 68%, 74% and 88% of AUM outperforming its respective benchmarks over the trailing one year, three years, five years and 10 years, respectively
  • Gross flows of $4.0 billion; net outflows of $1.0 billion
  • Operating margin of 26.8%; adjusted EBITDA margin of 37.9%
  • $0.19 per diluted share of GAAP earnings
  • $0.38 per diluted share of adjusted net income with tax benefit
  • $34.4 million of cash flow from operations

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR) (“Victory Capital” or “the Company”) today reported its results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2018.

“I am pleased to report that Victory Capital delivered strong investment and financial performance during the fourth quarter of 2018, a period of unprecedented volatility for the financial markets,” said David Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Strong operating margins, cash flows and expense control during the volatile quarter highlighted the health and sustainability of our integrated multi-boutique business model.

“Our model provides diversification across asset classes, product types and business channels and has enabled us to build scale in operations, administration and technology. As a result, we have been able to reinvest efficiently in the business and allocate the resources necessary to deliver superior service to our clients and Investment Franchises.

“Our Franchises and Solutions Platform delivered strong investment performance during the quarter, resulting in 57% of our AUM outperforming their respective benchmarks over the trailing one-year, 68% over the three-year, 74% over the five-year, and 88% over the 10-year periods.

“As previously reported, total AUM decreased to $52.8 billion as of December 31, 2018, due primarily to market depreciation. Gross flows in the fourth quarter were strong at $4.0 billion, while resulting in net flows of ($1.0) billion as investors retreated from higher risk asset classes and rotated into cash.

“Overall, our pipeline for 2019 is healthy as are our sales prospects, fueled by robust investment performance and a diverse product set,” Mr. Brown continued.

“Momentum in VictoryShares ETFs remained strong in 2018, with net flows of $121 million for the quarter and $1.1 billion for the full year. Our ETFs have achieved positive net flows every quarter since we entered the ETF business in 2015. During 2018, our ETF market share increased 33% compared with year-end 2017, according to Morningstar.

“Looking ahead, we intend to grow organically by leveraging the diverse capabilities of our Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform, supported by our well-established distribution system. In addition, we remain committed to inorganic growth through acquisitions. In the second half of 2018, we announced two strategic acquisitions. During the fourth quarter, we announced our agreement to purchase USAA Asset Management Company, which includes its mutual fund, ETF and 529 College Savings Plan businesses. This will greatly enhance our existing distribution platform with the addition of USAA’s direct membership channel. This announcement followed the third-quarter disclosure of our planned acquisition of Harvest Volatility Management.

“Together, these two acquisitions will significantly diversify our AUM and investment capabilities, while further enhancing economies of scale. Plans to integrate both businesses are on track, and we are on target to accomplish our synergy goal of $100 million for the USAA transaction. We expect to close both transactions in the second quarter of 2019. 

“Our M&A pipeline remains active as we continue to seek prospects representing the ‘growers of the future’. This includes adding unique, innovative products and solutions that solve issues for client portfolios. As in the past, serving the needs of our clients remains our top priority.”

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¹ Adjusted measures are non-GAAP financial measures. An explanation of these non-GAAP financial measures is included under the heading “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release. Please see the non-GAAP reconciliation tables.

The table below presents AUM, and certain GAAP and non-GAAP (“adjusted”) financial results.

 
(in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise noted)
                
  For the Three Months Ended  For the Year Ended
  December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31,
  2018 2018 2017 2018 2017
Assets Under Management               
Ending $52,763  $63,640  $61,771  $52,763  $61,771 
Average  58,474   63,447   60,354   61,390   57,823 
                
Flows               
Gross $4,028  $2,896  $4,371  $14,130  $16,929 
Net  (1,019)  (672)  294   (2,427)  (1,471)
Net flows excluding Diversified Equity(1)  (1,019)  (672)  294   (2,427)  (853)
                
Consolidated Financial Results (GAAP)               
Revenue $96.0  $108.1  $105.6  $413.4  $409.6 
Revenue realization (in bps)  65.1   67.6   69.4   67.3   70.8 
Operating expenses  70.2   76.3   78.7   298.9   319.5 
Income from operations  25.8   31.8   26.9   114.5   90.2 
Operating margin  26.8 %  29.4 %  25.5 %  27.7 %  22.0 %
Net income  13.9   20.6   11.2   63.7   25.8 
Earnings per diluted share $0.19  $0.29  $0.19  $0.90  $0.43 
Cash flow from operations  34.4   40.3   36.8   134.3   96.2 
                
Adjusted Performance Results (Non-GAAP)(2)               
Adjusted EBITDA $36.4  $43.3  $40.0  $160.2  $149.1 
Adjusted EBITDA margin  37.9 %  40.1 %  37.9 %  38.7 %  36.4 %
Adjusted net income  23.6   29.0   18.1   102.3   62.0 
Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangibles  3.3   3.3   5.0   13.3   19.7 
Adjusted net income with tax benefit  27.0   32.3   23.1   115.5   81.7 
Adjusted net income with tax benefit per diluted share $0.38  $0.45  $0.39  $1.64  $1.37 
                     
(1) In May 2017, the Company made a decision to exit the Diversified Equity Franchise; all remaining AUM was transferred to the Munder Capital Management Franchise to manage beginning May 15, 2017.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliation of each of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income to Net Income have been provided in the non-GAAP reconciliation tables in this press release. An explanation of these non-GAAP financial measures is included below under the heading "Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
 

AUM, Flows and Investment Performance

Victory Capital’s AUM decreased by $10.8 billion to $52.8 billion at December 31, 2018, compared to $63.6 billion at September 30, 2018. The decrease was due to market depreciation of $9.9 billion in addition to net outflows of $1.0 billion. Gross flows for the fourth quarter were $4.0 billion. 

As of December 31, 2018, Victory Capital offered 71 investment strategies through its nine autonomous Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform. The table below presents outperformance against benchmarks by AUM and strategies as of December 31, 2018.

         
  Trailing Trailing Trailing Trailing
  1-Year 3-Years 5-Years 10-Years
Percentage of AUM Outperforming Benchmark 57% 68% 74% 88%
Percentage of Strategies Outperforming Benchmark 59% 59% 63% 75%
         

Fourth Quarter of 2018 Compared to Third Quarter of 2018

For the quarter ended December 31, 2018, GAAP Net Income decreased 33% to $13.9 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to GAAP Net Income of $20.6 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2018. GAAP operating margin was 26.8% for the quarter compared to 29.4% for the third quarter of 2018. Adjusted Net Income with tax benefit decreased 16% to $27.0 million, or $0.38 per diluted share comprised of $0.33 per diluted share in Adjusted Net Income and $0.05 per diluted share in tax benefit, compared to $32.3 million, or $0.45 per diluted share comprised of $0.40 per diluted share in Adjusted Net Income and $0.05 per diluted share in tax benefit, for the third quarter of 2018.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin were $36.4 million and 37.9%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2018, compared to $43.3 million and 40.1% in the third quarter of 2018. Net Income, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA decreased due to lower revenue partially offset by lower variable operating expenses.

  • Revenue was $96.0 million, a decrease from $108.1 million for the third quarter of 2018 due to a decrease in average AUM and a decrease in the realized fee rate due to asset mix.
  • Operating expenses decreased to $70.2 million, compared to $76.3 million in the third quarter of 2018 primarily due to lower AUM and revenue levels which drive certain variable expenses, partially offset by an increase in acquisition costs.

Fourth Quarter of 2018 Compared to Fourth Quarter of 2017

For the quarter ended December 31, 2018, GAAP Net Income increased 24% to $13.9 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $11.2 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2017. GAAP operating margin increased to 26.8% for the quarter from 25.5% for the fourth quarter of 2017. Adjusted Net Income with tax benefit increased 17% to $27.0 million, or $0.38 per diluted share comprised of $0.33 per diluted share in Adjusted Net Income and $0.05 per diluted share in tax benefit in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to $23.1 million, or $0.39 per diluted share comprised of $0.30 per diluted share in Adjusted Net Income and $0.09 per diluted share in tax benefit, in the fourth quarter of 2017. Net Income and Adjusted Net Income increased primarily due to lower interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2018 as a result of refinancing activities and debt pre-payments.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin were $36.4 million and 37.9%, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to $40.0 million and 37.9%, respectively, for the fourth quarter a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA decreased due to lower revenue, partially offset by lower variable operating expenses. 

  • Revenue decreased $9.6 million to $96.0 million, compared to $105.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2017, due to a decrease in average AUM and a decrease in the realized fee rate due to asset mix.
  • Operating expenses decreased 11% to $70.2 million, compared to $78.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, primarily due to lower AUM and revenue levels which drive certain variable expenses, partially offset by an increase in acquisition costs.

Year Ended December 31, 2018 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2017

For the year ended December 31, 2018, GAAP Net Income increased 147% to $63.7 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, compared to $25.8 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2017. GAAP operating margin increased to 27.7% for the year ended December 31, 2018 from 22.0% for the year ended December 31, 2017. Adjusted Net Income with tax benefit increased 41% to $115.5 million, or $1.64 per diluted share comprised of $1.45 per diluted share in Adjusted Net Income and $0.19 per diluted share in tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $81.7 million, or $1.37 per diluted share comprised of $1.04 per diluted share in Adjusted Net Income and $0.33 per diluted share in tax benefit, for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin were $160.2 million and 38.7%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $149.1 million and 36.4%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2017. Net Income, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA increased due to higher revenue coupled with operational efficiencies, lower intangible amortization and reduced distribution expense related to AUM levels and, specific to Net Income and Adjusted Net Income, lower interest expense as a result of refinancing activities and debt pre-payments.

  • Revenue increased to $413.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $409.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, due to higher average AUM, partially offset by a decrease in the realized fee rate due to asset mix.
  • Operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018 decreased 6% to $298.9 million, compared to $319.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, primarily due to operational efficiencies, lower intangible amortization and reduced distribution expense related to AUM levels.

Balance Sheet / Capital Management

Cash and cash equivalents were $51.5 million at December 31, 2018, compared to $12.9 million at December 31, 2017. During the quarter, the Company did not make any debt pay-downs with cash on hand. The term loan balance at December 31, 2018 was $280.0 million.

During the quarter, the Company repurchased 498,578 shares at an average price of $9.03 per share.

Conference Call, Webcast and Slide Presentation

The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today, February 6, 2019. Analysts and investors may participate in the question-and-answer session. The call can be accessed via telephone at (866) 465-5145 (domestic) or (409) 220-9945 (international). Please reference the Victory Capital Conference Call. A recorded replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the live call and can be accessed until February 20, 2019 by dialing (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international) and enter the Conference ID Number 5157508.

The slide presentation and webcast of the conference call can be accessed on the Events and Presentations page of the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.vcm.com.

About Victory Capital

Victory Capital is a global investment management firm operating a next-generation, integrated multi-boutique business model with $52.8 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2018.

Victory Capital’s differentiated model is comprised of nine Investment Franchises, each with an independent culture and investment approach. Additionally, the Company offers a rules-based Solutions Platform, featuring the VictoryShares ETF brand, as well as custom and multi-asset class solutions. The Company’s Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform are supported by a centralized distribution, marketing and operational environment, in which the investment professionals can focus on the pursuit of investment excellence.

Victory Capital provides institutions, financial advisors and retirement platforms with a variety of asset classes and investment vehicles, including separately managed accounts, collective trusts, mutual funds, ETFs, UCITs and UMA/SMA vehicles.

For more information, please visit www.vcm.com. Go to www.victorysharesliterature.com for ETF prospectuses or www.victoryfundliterature.com for mutual fund prospectuses.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may include, without limitation, any statements preceded by, followed by or including words such as “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “may,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “budget,” “continue,” “estimate,” “future,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “will,” “can have,” “likely,” “should,” “would,” “could” and other words and terms of similar meaning or the negative thereof. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond Victory Capital’s control, as discussed in Victory Capital’s filings with the SEC, that could cause Victory Capital’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the expected results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Although it is not possible to identify all such risks and factors, they include, among others, the following: reductions in AUM based on investment performance, client withdrawals, difficult market conditions and other factors; the nature of the Company’s contracts and investment advisory agreements; the Company’s ability to maintain historical returns and sustain its historical growth; the Company’s dependence on third parties to market its strategies and provide products or services for the operation of its business; the Company’s ability to retain key investment professionals or members of its senior management team; the Company’s reliance on the technology systems supporting its operations; the Company’s ability to successfully acquire and integrate new companies; the concentration of the Company’s investments in long-only small- and mid-cap equity and U.S. clients; risks and uncertainties associated with non-U.S. investments; the Company’s efforts to establish and develop new teams and strategies; the ability of the Company’s investment teams to identify appropriate investment opportunities; the Company’s ability to limit employee misconduct; the Company’s ability to meet the guidelines set by its clients; the Company’s exposure to potential litigation (including administrative or tax proceedings) or regulatory actions; the Company’s ability to implement effective information and cyber security policies, procedures and capabilities; the Company’s substantial indebtedness; the potential impairment of the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets; disruption to the operations of third parties whose functions are integral to the Company’s ETF platform; the Company’s determination that Victory Capital is not required to register as an "investment company" under the 1940 Act; the fluctuation of the Company’s expenses; the Company’s ability to respond to recent trends in the investment management industry; the level of regulation on investment management firms and the Company’s ability to respond to regulatory developments; the competitiveness of the investment management industry; the dual class structure of the Company’s common stock; the level of control over the Company retained by Crestview GP; the Company’s status as an emerging growth company and a controlled company; and other risks and factors listed under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding Victory Capital’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which it will operate in the future. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Victory Capital assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

Investor Relations Website

Victory Capital may use the Investor Relations section of its website, https://ir.vcm.com, to disclose material information to investors and the marketplace as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation Fair Disclosure (“Reg FD”). Victory Capital encourages investors, the media and other interested parties to visit its investor relations website regularly.

Contacts
Investors:
Lisa Mueller, 310-622-8231
lmueller@finprofiles.com

Media:
Tricia Ross, 310-622-8226
tross@finprofiles.com

Victory Funds are distributed by Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (VCA). VictoryShares ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Victory Capital Management Inc. (VCM) is the adviser to VictoryShares ETFs and Victory Funds. VCM and VCA are affiliated. They are not affiliated with Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

  
Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations 
(in thousands except shares) 
                     
  For the Three Months Ended    For the Year Ended   
  December 31,  September 30,  December 31,  December 31,  December 31, 
  2018
  2018
  2017
  2018
  2017
 
Revenue                    
Investment management fees $82,030   $92,525   $89,206   $352,683   $343,811  
Fund administration and distribution fees  13,937    15,557    16,440    60,729    65,818  
Total revenue   95,967     108,082     105,646     413,412     409,629  
                     
Expenses                    
Personnel compensation and benefits  33,910    38,027    37,339    145,880    144,111  
Distribution and other asset-based expenses  21,123    24,269    25,213    94,680    103,439  
General and administrative  6,910    6,951    7,947    30,005    33,996  
Depreciation and amortization  5,360    5,574    6,570    23,277    29,910  
Change in value of consideration payable for acquisition of business  (33)       (269)   (37)   (294) 
Acquisition-related costs  2,900    1,451    659    4,346    2,094  
Restructuring and integration costs  40        1,261    742    6,205  
Total operating expenses   70,210     76,272     78,720     298,893     319,461  
                     
Income from operations   25,757     31,810     26,926     114,519     90,168  
Operating margin  26.8%   29.4%   25.5%   27.7%   22.0% 
                     
Other income (expense)                    
Interest income and other income/(expense)  (2,627)   (200)   (2,097)   (2,856)   (2,913) 
Interest expense and other financing costs  (4,438)   (4,458)   (10,308)   (20,694)   (48,467) 
Loss on debt extinguishment              (6,058)   (330) 
Total other income (expense), net   (7,065)    (4,658)    (12,405)    (29,608)    (51,710) 
                     
Income before income taxes   18,692     27,152     14,521     84,911     38,458  
                     
Income tax expense   (4,777)    (6,562)    (3,312)    (21,207)    (12,632) 
                     
Net income $ 13,915   $ 20,590   $ 11,209   $ 63,704   $ 25,826  
                     
Earnings per share of common stock                    
Basic $0.21   $0.30   $0.20   $0.96   $0.47  
Diluted  0.19    0.29    0.19    0.90    0.43  
                     
Weighted average number of shares outstanding                    
Basic  67,715,681    67,972,313    55,119,711    66,295,240    54,930,852  
Diluted  71,557,705    71,863,566    59,768,134    70,510,536    59,577,348  
                     
Dividends declared per share $   $   $0.23   $   $2.42  


Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures
(unaudited; in thousands except shares)
                
  For the Three Months Ended  For the Year Ended
  December 31, September 30, December 31, December 31, December 31,
  2018
 2018
 2017
 2018
 2017
Net income (GAAP) $ 13,915  $ 20,590  $ 11,209  $ 63,704  $ 25,826 
Income tax expense  (4,777)  (6,562)  (3,312)  (21,207)  (12,632)
Income before taxes $ 18,692  $ 27,152  $ 14,521  $ 84,911  $ 38,458 
Interest expense  3,797   4,053   9,328   20,173   44,330 
Depreciation  709   775   895   2,956   3,561 
Other business taxes  337   350   428   1,505   1,887 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles  4,651   4,799   5,676   20,321   26,349 
Stock-based compensation  3,943   4,005   1,740   15,238   11,752 
Acquisition, restructuring and exit costs  3,664   1,647   6,001   6,389   15,041 
Debt issuance costs  371   373   788   7,807   6,035 
Pre-IPO governance expenses        347   138   1,248 
Earnings/losses from equity method investments  224   167   319   730   427 
Adjusted EBITDA $ 36,388  $ 43,321  $ 40,043  $ 160,168  $ 149,088 
Adjusted EBITDA margin  37.9 %  40.1 %  37.9 %  38.7 %  36.4 %
                
                
Net income (GAAP) $ 13,915  $ 20,590  $ 11,209  $ 63,704  $ 25,826 
Adjustment to reflect the operating performance of the Company               
Other business taxes  337   350   428   1,505   1,887 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles  4,651   4,799   5,676   20,321   26,349 
Stock-based compensation  3,943   4,005   1,740   15,238   11,752 
Acquisition, restructuring and exit costs  3,664   1,647   6,001   6,389   15,041 
Debt issuance costs  371   373   788   7,807   6,035 
Pre-IPO governance expenses        347   138   1,248 
Tax effect of above adjustments  (3,241)  (2,794)  (5,692)  (12,849)  (23,678)
Remeasurement of net deferred taxes        (2,422)     (2,422)
Adjusted net income $ 23,640  $ 28,970  $ 18,075  $ 102,253  $ 62,038 
Adjusted net income per diluted share $0.33  $0.40  $ 0.30  $1.45  $1.04 
                
Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangibles  $ 3,320  $ 3,318  $ 4,998  $ 13,278  $ 19,691 
Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangibles per diluted share $0.05  $0.05  $ 0.09  $0.19  $0.33 
                
Adjusted net income with tax benefit $ 26,960  $ 32,288  $ 23,073  $ 115,531  $ 81,729 
Adjusted net income with tax benefit per diluted share $0.38  $0.45  $0.39  $1.64  $1.37 


Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except for shares)
       
  December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents $51,491  $12,921 
Investment management fees receivable  37,980   42,264 
Fund administration and distribution fees receivable  3,153   3,925 
Other receivables  2,987   9,728 
Prepaid expenses  2,664   5,441 
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value  601   677 
Trading securities, at fair value  12,719   10,659 
Property and equipment, net  8,780   8,844 
Goodwill  284,108   284,108 
Other intangible assets, net  387,679   408,000 
Other assets  9,349   6,055 
Total assets $ 801,511  $ 792,622 
       
Liabilities and stockholders' equity      
Accounts payable $607  $327 
Accrued compensation and benefits  30,228   29,305 
Accrued expenses  19,743   21,669 
Deferred compensation plan liability  12,719   10,659 
Consideration payable for acquisition of business  5,838   9,856 
Deferred tax liability, net  6,212   4,068 
Other liabilities  1,759   2,330 
Long-term debt(1)  268,857   483,225 
Total liabilities   345,963    561,439 
       
Stockholders' equity:      
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share: 2018 - no shares authorized, issued and outstanding; 2017 - 78,837,300 shares authorized, 57,182,730 issued and 55,118,673 shares outstanding     572 
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share: 2018 - 400,000,000 shares authorized, 15,280,833 shares issued and 14,424,558 shares outstanding; 2017 - no shares authorized, issued and outstanding  153    
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share: 2018 - 200,000,000 shares authorized, 55,284,408 shares issued and 53,137,428 shares outstanding; 2017 - no shares authorized, issued and outstanding  553    
Additional paid-in capital  604,401   435,334 
Class A treasury stock, at cost: 2018 - 856,275 shares; 2017 - no shares  (8,045)   
Class B treasury stock, at cost: 2018 - 2,146,980 shares; 2017 - 2,064,057 shares  (21,719)  (20,899)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  (86)  64 
Retained deficit  (119,709)  (183,888)
Total stockholders' equity   455,548    231,183 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 801,511  $ 792,622 
 
(1) Balance at December 31, 2018 is shown net of unamortized loan discount and debt issuance costs in the amount of $11.1 million. The gross amount of the debt outstanding was $280.0 million.


Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Assets Under Management
(unaudited; in millions)
              
  For the Three Months Ended  % Change from
  December 31, September 30, December 31, September 30, December 31,
  2018
 2018
 2017
 2018 2017
Beginning assets under management $63,640  $62,256  $58,997  2% 8%
Gross client cash inflows  4,028   2,896   4,371  39% -8%
Gross client cash outflows  (5,047)  (3,568)  (4,077) 41% 24%
Net client cash flows  (1,019)  (672)  294  -52% -447%
Market appreciation (depreciation)  (9,858)  2,056   2,575  n/m -483%
Net transfers        (95) n/m n/m
Ending assets under management  52,763   63,640   61,771  -17% -15%
Average assets under management  58,474   63,447   60,354  -8% -3%
Net client cash flows excluding Diversified Equity  (1,019)  (672)  294  -52% -447%
              
              
  For the Year Ended     % Change from  
  December 31, December 31,    December 31,  
  2018
 2017
    2017  
Beginning assets under management $61,771  $54,965     12%  
Gross client cash inflows  14,130   16,929     -17%  
Gross client cash outflows  (16,557)  (18,400)    -10%  
Net client cash flows  (2,427)  (1,471)    -65%  
Market appreciation (depreciation)  (6,573)  8,372     -179%  
Net transfers  (8)  (95)    n/m  
Ending assets under management  52,763   61,771     -15%  
Average assets under management  61,390   57,823     6%  
Net client cash flows excluding Diversified Equity  (2,427)  (853)    -185%  


Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Assets Under Management by Asset Class
(unaudited; in millions)
                            
For the Three Months Ended  By Asset Class
              Global /            
  U.S. Mid U.S. Small Fixed U.S. Large Non-U.S.            
  Cap Equity Cap Equity Income Cap Equity Equity Solutions Commodity Other Total
December 31, 2018                           
Beginning assets under management $25,014  $16,438  $7,149  $4,644  $4,738  $4,224  $966  $467  $63,640 
Gross client cash inflows  1,238   815   369   59   1,068   406   44   29   4,028 
Gross client cash outflows  (2,045)  (1,235)  (666)  (171)  (409)  (281)  (192)  (48)  (5,047)
Net client cash flows  (807)  (420)  (297)  (112)  659   125   (148)  (19)  (1,019)
Market appreciation (depreciation)  (4,165)  (3,085)  (22)  (775)  (787)  (582)  (348)  (94)  (9,858)
Net transfers  (23)  15   6   2         (1)  1    
Ending assets under management $20,019  $12,948  $6,836  $3,759  $4,610  $3,767  $469  $355  $52,763 
                            
September 30, 2018                           
Beginning assets under management $24,485  $15,971  $6,978  $4,577  $4,705  $3,815  $1,291  $434  $62,256 
Gross client cash inflows  964   740   449   42   307   321   27   46   2,896 
Gross client cash outflows  (1,660)  (860)  (346)  (179)  (193)  (61)  (238)  (31)  (3,568)
Net client cash flows  (696)  (120)  103   (137)  114   260   (211)  15   (672)
Market appreciation (depreciation)  1,225   587   67   204   (81)  149   (114)  19   2,056 
Net transfers        1               (1)   
Ending assets under management $25,014  $16,438  $7,149  $4,644  $4,738  $4,224  $966  $467  $63,640 
                            
December 31, 2017                           
Beginning assets under management $23,389  $14,833  $7,777  $4,806  $3,735  $2,591  $1,517  $349  $58,997 
Gross client cash inflows  2,335   716   403   57   366   377   71   46   4,371 
Gross client cash outflows  (1,819)  (873)  (654)  (282)  (211)  (62)  (154)  (22)  (4,077)
Net client cash flows  515   (158)  (251)  (225)  155   315   (83)  24   294 
Market appreciation (depreciation)  1,281   633   68   210   232   150   (16)  18   2,575 
Net transfers        (43)  (1)  (18)  (28)     (5)  (95)
Ending assets under management $25,185  $15,308  $7,551  $4,789  $4,105  $3,028  $1,419  $386  $61,771 


Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Assets Under Management by Asset Class
(unaudited; in millions)
                            
For the Year Ended  By Asset Class
              Global /            
  U.S. Mid U.S. Small Fixed U.S. Large Non-U.S.            
  Cap Equity Cap Equity Income Cap Equity Equity Solutions Commodity Other Total
December 31, 2018                           
Beginning assets under management $25,185  $15,308  $7,551  $4,789  $4,105  $3,028  $1,419  $386  $61,771 
Gross client cash inflows  4,530   3,198   1,514   259   2,488   1,713   244   184   14,130 
Gross client cash outflows  (7,207)  (3,762)  (2,303)  (848)  (1,003)  (588)  (709)  (137)  (16,557)
Net client cash flows  (2,677)  (564)  (789)  (589)  1,485   1,125   (465)  47   (2,427)
Market appreciation (depreciation)  (2,485)  (1,792)  67   (455)  (972)  (426)  (484)  (26)  (6,573)
Net transfers  (4)  (4)  7   14   (8)  40   (1)  (52)  (8)
Ending assets under management $20,019  $12,948  $6,836  $3,759  $4,610  $3,767  $469  $355  $52,763 
                            
December 31, 2017                           
Beginning assets under management $20,083  $14,090  $7,726  $5,921  $3,460  $1,575  $1,882  $229  $54,965 
Gross client cash inflows  8,622   3,613   1,777   230   924   1,342   305   116   16,929 
Gross client cash outflows  (7,299)  (4,722)  (2,240)  (1,702)  (1,333)  (213)  (778)  (113)  (18,400)
Net client cash flows  1,323   (1,109)  (462)  (1,472)  (410)  1,129   (473)  3   (1,471)
Market appreciation (depreciation)  3,778   2,327   388   347   1,073   352   10   96   8,372 
Net transfers  1      (101)  (7)  (18)  (28)     57   (95)
Ending assets under management $25,185  $15,308  $7,551  $4,789  $4,105  $3,028  $1,419  $386  $61,771 


Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Assets Under Management by Vehicle
(unaudited; in millions)
             
For the Three Months Ended  By Vehicle
        Separate   
        Accounts   
  Mutual    and Other   
  Funds(1) ETFs Vehicles(2) Total
December 31, 2018            
Beginning assets under management $38,189  $3,295  $22,156  $63,640 
Gross client cash inflows  2,350   319   1,359   4,028 
Gross client cash outflows  (3,857)  (198)  (992)  (5,047)
Net client cash flows  (1,507)  121   367   (1,019)
Market appreciation (depreciation)  (6,190)  (460)  (3,208)  (9,858)
Net transfers            
Ending assets under management $30,492  $2,956  $19,315  $52,763 
             
September 30, 2018            
Beginning assets under management $37,818  $2,906  $21,532  $62,256 
Gross client cash inflows  2,098   305   493   2,896 
Gross client cash outflows  (2,950)  (18)  (600)  (3,568)
Net client cash flows  (852)  287   (107)  (672)
Market appreciation (depreciation)  1,223   102   731   2,056 
Net transfers            
Ending assets under management $38,189  $3,295  $22,156  $63,640 
             
December 31, 2017            
Beginning assets under management $37,341  $1,875  $19,782  $58,997 
Gross client cash inflows  2,264   278   1,829   4,371 
Gross client cash outflows  (3,121)  (16)  (941)  (4,077)
Net client cash flows  (857)  262   889   294 
Market appreciation (depreciation)  1,577   113   886   2,575 
Net transfers  (93)     (2)  (95)
Ending assets under management $37,967  $2,250  $21,555  $61,771 
 
(1) Includes institutional and retail share classes and VIP funds.
(2) Includes collective trust funds, wrap program separate accounts and unified managed accounts or UMAs.


Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Assets Under Management by Vehicle
(unaudited; in millions)
             
For the Year Ended  By Vehicle
        Separate   
        Accounts   
  Mutual    and Other   
  Funds(1) ETFs Vehicles(2) Total
December 31, 2018            
Beginning assets under management $37,967  $2,250  $21,555  $61,771 
Gross client cash inflows  9,629   1,401   3,100   14,130 
Gross client cash outflows  (12,781)  (341)  (3,435)  (16,557)
Net client cash flows  (3,152)  1,060   (335)  (2,427)
Market appreciation (depreciation)  (4,312)  (354)  (1,907)  (6,573)
Net transfers  (11)     3   (8)
Ending assets under management $30,492  $2,956  $19,315  $52,763 
             
December 31, 2017            
Beginning assets under management $33,975  $906  $20,085  $54,965 
Gross client cash inflows  11,922   1,111   3,896   16,929 
Gross client cash outflows  (13,259)  (20)  (5,121)  (18,400)
Net client cash flows  (1,337)  1,091   (1,225)  (1,471)
Market appreciation (depreciation)  5,427   253   2,692   8,372 
Net transfers  (98)     3   (95)
Ending assets under management $37,967  $2,250  $21,555  $61,771 
 
(1) Includes institutional and retail share classes and VIP funds.
(2) Includes collective trust funds, wrap program separate accounts and unified managed accounts or UMAs.
 

Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Victory Capital uses non-GAAP financial measures referred to as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income to measure the operating profitability of the Company. These measures eliminate the impact of one-time acquisition, restructuring and integration costs and demonstrate the ongoing operating earnings metrics of the Company. The Company has included these non-GAAP measures to provide investors with the same financial metrics used by management to assess the operating performance of the Company.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjustments made to GAAP Net Income to calculate Adjusted EBITDA are:

  • Adding back income tax;
  • Adding back interest paid on debt and other financing costs net of interest income;
  • Adding back depreciation on property and equipment;
  • Adding back other business taxes;
  • Adding back amortization of acquisition-related intangibles;
  • Adding back the expense associated with stock-based compensation associated with equity issued from pools that were created in connection with the management-led buyout with Crestview GP from KeyCorp, the Munder Acquisition and the RS Acquisition and as a result of any equity grants related to the IPO;
  • Adding back direct incremental costs of acquisitions and the IPO, including expenses associated with third-party advisors, proxy solicitations of mutual fund shareholders for transaction consents, vendor contract early termination costs, loss on other receivable recorded in connection with an acquisition and severance, retention and transaction incentive compensation;
  • Adding back debt issuance costs;
  • Adding back pre-IPO governance expenses paid to the Company’s private equity partners that terminated as of the completion of the IPO; and
  • Adjusting for earnings/losses on equity method investments.

Adjusted Net Income

Adjustments made to GAAP Net Income to calculate Adjusted Net Income are:

  • Adding back other business taxes;
  • Adding back amortization of acquisition-related intangibles;
  • Adding back the expense associated with stock-based compensation associated with equity issued from pools that were created in connection with the management-led buyout with Crestview GP from KeyCorp, the Munder Acquisition and the RS Acquisition and as a result of any equity grants related to the IPO;
  • Adding back direct incremental costs of acquisitions and the IPO, including expenses associated with third-party advisors, proxy solicitations of mutual fund shareholders for transaction consents, vendor contract early termination costs, loss on other receivable recorded in connection with an acquisition and severance, retention and transaction incentive compensation;
  • Adding back debt issuance costs;
  • Adding back pre-IPO governance expenses paid to the Company’s private equity partners that terminated as of the completion of the IPO;
  • Subtracting an estimate of income tax expense on the adjustments; and
  • Subtracting the impact of remeasuring the U.S. net deferred taxes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Tax Benefit of Goodwill and Acquired Intangibles

Due to Victory Capital’s acquisitive nature, tax deductions allowed on acquired intangible assets and goodwill provide it with additional significant supplemental economic benefit. The tax benefit of goodwill and intangibles represents the tax benefits associated with deductions allowed for intangibles and goodwill generated from prior acquisitions in which the Company received a step-up in basis for tax purposes. Acquired intangible assets and goodwill may be amortized for tax purposes, generally over a 15-year period. The tax benefit from amortization on these assets is included to show the full economic benefit of deductions for all acquired intangibles with a step-up in tax basis.