Federated Hermes, Inc. reports first quarter 2022 earnings
Federated Hermes (FHI) reported Q1 2022 earnings per diluted share of $0.61, down from $0.75 in Q1 2021, with net income at $55.9 million, compared to $74.5 million in the prior year. Total managed assets reached $631.1 billion, a decrease of 6% from the previous quarter. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27. Key revenue drivers included long-term assets contributing 72% of the total revenue. Voluntary yield-related fee waivers impacted pre-tax income negatively. The firm continues to navigate a challenging market environment.
- Total managed assets increased by $6.1 billion year-over-year.
- Alternative/private market assets reached a record $23.1 billion, up 20% from last year.
- Top-selling funds, including the Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund, showed strong demand.
- Q1 2022 revenue decreased by $16.4 million or 5% due to lower average equity assets.
- Net nonoperating income fell by $13.6 million compared to Q1 2021.
- Equity assets declined by 5% from both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter.
- Q1 2022 earnings per diluted share of
$0.61 - Board declares
$0.27 per share quarterly dividend
PITTSBURGH, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI), a global leader in active, responsible investing, today reported earnings per diluted share (EPS) of
Federated Hermes' total managed assets were
"As markets faced volatility, a slowing economy and higher interest rates in the first quarter, investors sought haven in a variety of our equity products, including the Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend strategy, which seeks to provide income by investing in companies that have a history of sustaining and growing dividends," said J. Christopher Donahue, president and chief executive officer. "Other strategies in demand included high-yield and our Strategic Income bond strategies, which illustrate the case for active management, as the portfolio management teams seek attractive opportunities across sectors while managing risk to navigate challenging market conditions."
Federated Hermes' board of directors declared a dividend of
Equity assets were
Fixed-income assets were
Alternative/private market assets were a record
Money market assets were
Financial Summary
Q1 2022 vs. Q1 2021
Revenue decreased
During Q1 2022, Federated Hermes derived
Operating expenses decreased
Nonoperating income (expenses), net decreased
Q1 2022 vs. Q4 2021
Revenue increased
Operating expenses increased
Nonoperating income (expenses), net decreased
Impact of voluntary yield-related fee waivers
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, voluntary yield-related fee waivers totaled
Short-term interest rates remained near historic lows during most of Q1 2022 as technical factors at the front end of the yield curve kept yields on short-term government securities—including repurchase agreements and Treasury bills—just above zero. Following the central bank's
Federated Hermes' level of business activity and financial results are dependent upon many factors, including market conditions, investment performance and investor behavior. These factors and others, including asset levels and mix, product sales and redemptions, market appreciation or depreciation, revenues, fee waivers, expenses and regulatory changes, can significantly impact Federated Hermes' business activity levels and financial results. Risk factors and uncertainties that can influence Federated Hermes' financial results are discussed in the company's annual and quarterly reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Federated Hermes will host an earnings conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern on April 29, 2022. Investors are invited to listen to the earnings teleconference by calling 877-545-0523 (domestic) or 973-528-0016 (international) prior to the 9 a.m. start time. To listen online, go to the Investor Relations section and the Analyst Information tab of FederatedHermes.com at least 15 minutes prior to register and join the call. A replay will be available at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern on April 29, 2022. To access the telephone replay, dial 877-481-4010 (domestic) or 919-882-2331 (international) and enter access code 45193. The online replay will be available via FederatedHermes.com for one year.
Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with
Federated Hermes ranks in the top
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1) As of March 31, 2022
2) ISS Market Intelligence (SIMFUND), March 31, 2022. Based on assets under management in open-end funds.
3) Money Management Institute/Cerulli,Q4 2021.
Federated Securities Corp. is distributor of the Federated Hermes funds.
Separately managed accounts are made available through Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment Counseling, Federated MDTA LLC, Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited, Hermes Investment Management Limited, and Hermes GPE LLP, each a registered investment advisor in one or more of the U.S., U.K. or Ireland.
Certain statements in this press release, such as those related to performance, investor preferences and demand, asset flows, asset mix, interest rates, and fee waivers constitute or may constitute forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Other risks and uncertainties include the ability of the company to predict the level of fee waivers and expenses in future quarters, predict whether performance fees or carried interest will be earned and retained, and sustain product demand, asset flows and mix, which could vary significantly depending on various factors, such as market conditions, investment performance and investor behavior. Other risks and uncertainties include the risk factors discussed in the company's annual and quarterly reports as filed with the SEC. As a result, no assurance can be given as to future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and neither the company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness, or updating, of such statements in the future.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income | ||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||
Quarter Ended | % | Quarter | % | |||
March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | ||||
Revenue | ||||||
Investment advisory fees, net | $ 232,994 | $ 247,689 | (6)% | $ 223,796 | 4 % | |
Administrative service fees, net—affiliates | 73,507 | 74,302 | (1) | 77,734 | (5) | |
Other service fees, net | 18,263 | 19,182 | (5) | 20,115 | (9) | |
Total Revenue | 324,764 | 341,173 | (5) | 321,645 | 1 | |
Operating Expenses | ||||||
Compensation and related | 133,965 | 143,620 | (7) | 124,107 | 8 | |
Distribution | 48,562 | 44,389 | 9 | 39,894 | 22 | |
Systems and communications | 19,494 | 18,594 | 5 | 19,343 | 1 | |
Professional service fees | 13,468 | 14,636 | (8) | 16,279 | (17) | |
Office and occupancy | 11,322 | 11,240 | 1 | 11,215 | 1 | |
Advertising and promotional | 2,732 | 2,824 | (3) | 9,493 | (71) | |
Travel and related | 1,795 | 296 | NM | 2,499 | (28) | |
Other | 9,477 | 8,096 | 17 | 10,232 | (7) | |
Total Operating Expenses | 240,815 | 243,695 | (1) | 233,062 | 3 | |
Operating Income | 83,949 | 97,478 | (14) | 88,583 | (5) | |
Nonoperating Income (Expenses) | ||||||
Investment income (loss), net | (10,602) | 2,011 | NM | 3,257 | (426) | |
Debt expense | (1,222) | (491) | 149 | (472) | 159 | |
Other, net | 83 | 345 | (76) | 258 | (68) | |
Total Nonoperating Income (Expenses), net | (11,741) | 1,865 | NM | 3,043 | (486) | |
Income before income taxes | 72,208 | 99,343 | (27) | 91,626 | (21) | |
Income tax provision | 17,611 | 24,997 | (30) | 20,629 | (15) | |
Net income including the noncontrolling interests in | 54,597 | 74,346 | (27) | 70,997 | (23) | |
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the | (1,266) | (138) | NM | 2,434 | (152) | |
Net Income | $ 55,863 | $ 74,484 | (25)% | $ 68,563 | (19) % | |
Amounts Attributable to Federated Hermes, Inc. | ||||||
Earnings Per Share1 | ||||||
Basic and Diluted | $ 0.61 | $ 0.75 | (19)% | $ 0.71 | (14)% | |
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding | ||||||
Basic and Diluted | 88,050 | 95,218 | 91,924 | |||
Dividends Declared Per Share | $ 0.27 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.27 |
1) | Unvested share-based awards that receive non-forfeitable dividend rights are deemed participating securities and are required to be considered in the |
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||
(in thousands) | March 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Assets | ||
Cash and other investments | $ 457,480 | $ 426,674 |
Other current assets | 124,365 | 132,773 |
Intangible assets, net, including goodwill | 1,253,451 | 1,270,080 |
Other long-term assets | 183,226 | 188,660 |
Total Assets | $ 2,018,522 | $ 2,018,187 |
Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity | ||
Current liabilities | $ 180,973 | $ 270,707 |
Long-term debt | 397,383 | 223,350 |
Other long-term liabilities | 333,676 | 346,911 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 48,569 | 63,202 |
Equity excluding treasury stock | 1,652,727 | 1,652,481 |
Treasury stock | (594,806) | (538,464) |
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity | $ 2,018,522 | $ 2,018,187 |
Unaudited Changes in Long-Term Assets - By Asset Class | ||||
(in millions) | Quarter Ended | |||
March 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | ||
Equity | ||||
Beginning assets | $ 96,716 | $ 97,425 | $ 91,788 | |
Sales1 | 6,992 | 4,371 | 7,760 | |
Redemptions1 | (7,070) | (7,106) | (7,164) | |
Net sales (redemptions)1 | (78) | (2,735) | 596 | |
Net exchanges | (174) | (2) | 32 | |
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (454) | (162) | (595) | |
Market gains and (losses)3 | (4,334) | 2,190 | 4,349 | |
Ending assets | $ 91,676 | $ 96,716 | $ 96,170 | |
Fixed Income | ||||
Beginning assets | $ 97,550 | $ 97,226 | $ 84,277 | |
Sales1 | 7,424 | 7,920 | 11,187 | |
Redemptions1 | (9,437) | (7,438) | (8,284) | |
Net sales (redemptions)1 | (2,013) | 482 | 2,903 | |
Net exchanges | 146 | (23) | (44) | |
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (104) | (9) | (60) | |
Market gains and (losses)3 | (3,433) | (126) | (612) | |
Ending assets | $ 92,146 | $ 97,550 | $ 86,464 | |
Alternative/Private Markets | ||||
Beginning assets | $ 22,920 | $ 22,064 | $ 19,084 | |
Sales1 | 644 | 1,696 | 478 | |
Redemptions1 | (505) | (1,460) | (631) | |
Net sales (redemptions)1 | 139 | 236 | (153) | |
Net exchanges | 0 | 0 | (1) | |
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (637) | 107 | 139 | |
Market gains and (losses)3 | 687 | 513 | 232 | |
Ending assets | $ 23,109 | $ 22,920 | $ 19,301 | |
Multi-asset | ||||
Beginning assets | $ 3,780 | $ 3,692 | $ 3,948 | |
Sales1 | 74 | 75 | 67 | |
Redemptions1 | (132) | (119) | (170) | |
Net sales (redemptions)1 | (58) | (44) | (103) | |
Net exchanges | 5 | 14 | 5 | |
Impact of foreign exchange2 | 0 | 0 | (1) | |
Market gains and (losses)3 | (172) | 118 | 132 | |
Ending assets | $ 3,555 | $ 3,780 | $ 3,981 | |
Total Long-term Assets | ||||
Beginning assets | $ 220,966 | $ 220,407 | $ 199,097 | |
Sales1 | 15,134 | 14,062 | 19,492 | |
Redemptions1 | (17,144) | (16,123) | (16,249) | |
Net sales (redemptions)1 | (2,010) | (2,061) | 3,243 | |
Net exchanges | (23) | (11) | (8) | |
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (1,195) | (64) | (517) | |
Market gains and (losses)3 | (7,252) | 2,695 | 4,101 | |
Ending assets | $ 210,486 | $ 220,966 | $ 205,916 |
1) | For certain accounts, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return. |
2) | Reflects the impact of translating non-U.S. dollar denominated AUM into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. |
3) | Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income. |
Unaudited Changes in Long-Term Assets - By Asset Class and Product Type | ||||||||||
Quarter Ended | ||||||||||
March 31, 2022 | ||||||||||
Equity | Fixed Income | Alternative / Private | Multi-asset | Total | ||||||
Funds | Separate | Funds | Separate | Funds | Separate | Funds | Separate | Funds. | Separate | |
Beginning assets | $ 57,036 | $ 39,680 | $ 59,862 | $ 37,688 | $ 14,788 | $ 8,132 | $ 3,608 | $ 172 | $ 85,672 | |
Sales | 3,960 | 3,032 | 5,429 | 1,995 | 395 | 249 | 73 | 1 | 9,857 | 5,277 |
Redemptions | (4,118) | (2,952) | (8,422) | (1,015) | (436) | (69) | (128) | (4) | (13,104) | (4,040) |
Net sales (redemptions) | (158) | 80 | (2,993) | 980 | (41) | 180 | (55) | (3) | (3,247) | 1,237 |
Net exchanges | (174) | 0 | 148 | (2) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | (21) | (2) |
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (290) | (164) | (79) | (25) | (397) | (240) | 0 | 0 | (766) | (429) |
Market gains and (losses)3 | (4,524) | 190 | (2,108) | (1,325) | 497 | 190 | (157) | (15) | (6,292) | (960) |
Ending assets | $ 51,890 | $ 39,786 | $ 54,830 | $ 37,316 | $ 14,847 | $ 8,262 | $ 3,401 | $ 154 | $ 85,518 |
1) | Includes separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed products. For certain accounts, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return. |
2) | Reflects the impact of translating non-U.S. dollar denominated AUM into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. |
3) | Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income. |
Unaudited Changes in Long-Term Assets - By Product Type | ||||
(in millions) | Quarter Ended | |||
March 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | ||
Total Fund Assets | ||||
Beginning assets | $ 135,294 | $ 136,297 | $ 123,713 | |
Sales | 9,857 | 10,094 | 15,253 | |
Redemptions | (13,104) | (11,955) | (11,775) | |
Net sales (redemptions) | (3,247) | (1,861) | 3,478 | |
Net exchanges | (21) | (11) | (412) | |
Impact of foreign exchange1 | (766) | 4 | (217) | |
Market gains and (losses)2 | (6,292) | 865 | 1,814 | |
Ending assets | $ 124,968 | $ 135,294 | $ 128,376 | |
Total Separate Account Assets3 | ||||
Beginning assets | $ 85,672 | $ 84,110 | $ 75,384 | |
Sales4 | 5,277 | 3,968 | 4,239 | |
Redemptions4 | (4,040) | (4,168) | (4,474) | |
Net sales (redemptions)4 | 1,237 | (200) | (235) | |
Net exchanges | (2) | 0 | 404 | |
Impact of foreign exchange1 | (429) | (68) | (300) | |
Market gains and (losses)2 | (960) | 1,830 | 2,287 | |
Ending assets | $ 85,518 | $ 85,672 | $ 77,540 | |
Total Long-term Assets3 | ||||
Beginning assets | $ 220,966 | $ 220,407 | $ 199,097 | |
Sales4 | 15,134 | 14,062 | 19,492 | |
Redemptions4 | (17,144) | (16,123) | (16,249) | |
Net sales (redemptions)4 | (2,010) | (2,061) | 3,243 | |
Net exchanges | (23) | (11) | (8) | |
Impact of foreign exchange1 | (1,195) | (64) | (517) | |
Market gains and (losses)2 | (7,252) | 2,695 | 4,101 | |
Ending assets | $ 210,486 | $ 220,966 | $ 205,916 |
1) | Reflects the impact of translating non-U.S. dollar denominated AUM into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. |
2) | Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income. |
3) | Includes separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed products. |
4) | For certain accounts, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return. |
Unaudited Managed Assets | |||||
(in millions) | March 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Sept. 30, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
By Asset Class | |||||
Equity | $ 91,676 | $ 96,716 | $ 97,425 | $ 100,506 | $ 96,170 |
Fixed-income | 92,146 | 97,550 | 97,226 | 90,801 | 86,464 |
Alternative / private markets | 23,109 | 22,920 | 22,064 | 20,962 | 19,301 |
Multi-asset | 3,555 | 3,780 | 3,692 | 3,699 | 3,981 |
Total long-term assets | 210,486 | 220,966 | 220,407 | 215,968 | 205,916 |
Money market | 420,596 | 447,907 | 413,713 | 429,804 | 419,080 |
Total Managed Assets | $ 631,082 | $ 668,873 | $ 634,120 | $ 645,772 | $ 624,996 |
By Product Type | |||||
Funds: | |||||
Equity | $ 51,890 | $ 57,036 | $ 58,218 | $ 59,933 | $ 56,767 |
Fixed-income | 54,830 | 59,862 | 60,262 | 58,486 | 55,581 |
Alternative / private markets | 14,847 | 14,788 | 14,299 | 13,225 | 12,231 |
Multi-asset | 3,401 | 3,608 | 3,518 | 3,517 | 3,797 |
Total long-term assets | 124,968 | 135,294 | 136,297 | 135,161 | 128,376 |
Money market | 279,514 | 312,834 | 292,311 | 301,971 | 297,182 |
Total Fund Assets | $ 404,482 | $ 448,128 | $ 428,608 | $ 437,132 | $ 425,558 |
Separate Accounts: | |||||
Equity | $ 39,786 | $ 39,680 | $ 39,207 | $ 40,573 | $ 39,403 |
Fixed-income | 37,316 | 37,688 | 36,964 | 32,315 | 30,883 |
Alternative / private markets | 8,262 | 8,132 | 7,765 | 7,737 | 7,070 |
Multi-asset | 154 | 172 | 174 | 182 | 184 |
Total long-term assets | 85,518 | 85,672 | 84,110 | 80,807 | 77,540 |
Money market | 141,082 | 135,073 | 121,402 | 127,833 | 121,898 |
Total Separate Account Assets | $ 226,600 | $ 220,745 | $ 205,512 | $ 208,640 | $ 199,438 |
Total Managed Assets | $ 631,082 | $ 668,873 | $ 634,120 | $ 645,772 | $ 624,996 |
Unaudited Average Managed Assets | Quarter Ended | ||||
(in millions) | March 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Sept. 30, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
By Asset Class | |||||
Equity | $ 92,034 | $ 97,751 | $ 100,076 | $ 99,165 | $ 95,167 |
Fixed-income | 95,475 | 97,229 | 93,685 | 88,405 | 86,939 |
Alternative / private markets | 22,848 | 22,243 | 21,446 | 20,047 | 19,278 |
Multi-asset | 3,621 | 3,763 | 3,713 | 4,067 | 3,974 |
Total long-term assets | 213,978 | 220,986 | 218,920 | 211,684 | 205,358 |
Money market | 433,254 | 419,392 | 414,141 | 427,993 | 412,720 |
Total Avg. Managed Assets | $ 647,232 | $ 640,378 | $ 633,061 | $ 639,677 | $ 618,078 |
By Product Type | |||||
Funds: | |||||
Equity | $ 52,419 | $ 58,290 | $ 59,918 | $ 58,662 | $ 56,832 |
Fixed-income | 57,413 | 60,339 | 59,618 | 57,006 | 55,416 |
Alternative / private markets | 14,746 | 14,419 | 13,704 | 12,703 | 12,239 |
Multi-asset | 3,460 | 3,590 | 3,533 | 3,880 | 3,783 |
Total long-term assets | 128,038 | 136,638 | 136,773 | 132,251 | 128,270 |
Money market | 291,157 | 294,618 | 289,566 | 301,990 | 288,403 |
Total Avg. Fund Assets | $ 419,195 | $ 431,256 | $ 426,339 | $ 434,241 | $ 416,673 |
Separate Accounts: | |||||
Equity | $ 39,615 | $ 39,461 | $ 40,158 | $ 40,503 | $ 38,335 |
Fixed-income | 38,062 | 36,890 | 34,067 | 31,399 | 31,523 |
Alternative / private markets | 8,102 | 7,824 | 7,742 | 7,344 | 7,039 |
Multi-asset | 161 | 173 | 180 | 187 | 191 |
Total long-term assets | 85,940 | 84,348 | 82,147 | 79,433 | 77,088 |
Money market | 142,097 | 124,774 | 124,575 | 126,003 | 124,317 |
Total Avg. Separate Account Assets | $ 228,037 | $ 209,122 | $ 206,722 | $ 205,436 | $ 201,405 |
Total Avg. Managed Assets | $ 647,232 | $ 640,378 | $ 633,061 | $ 639,677 | $ 618,078 |
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