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SS&C Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SSNC), founded in 1986, is a global provider of software products and software-enabled services that focus primarily on the financial services and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, SS&C operates worldwide, offering solutions that encompass account administration, asset valuation, compliance processing, data gathering, investment accounting, performance measurement, and regulatory reporting.
The company caters to a diverse clientele, including asset managers, banks, financial advisors, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and alternative investment firms. SS&C's offerings are tailored to meet the specific needs of each industry, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with regulatory requirements. By leveraging state-of-the-art technology, SS&C helps its clients manage and account for investments totaling over $44 trillion.
SS&C's product suite includes SS&C GlobeOp, which provides fund administration services to alternative and traditional asset managers, and Intralinks, a leading provider of Virtual Data Room solutions. The acquisition of DST Systems in 2018 expanded SS&C's footprint into the healthcare sector, adding pharmacy health management solutions and medical claim administration services to its portfolio. More recently, in 2022, SS&C acquired Blue Prism, further enhancing its intelligent automation capabilities.
SS&C's latest strategic moves include a partnership with Regnology to deliver an integrated risk and regulatory reporting solution designed to streamline compliance and analytical insights. This collaboration aims to help financial institutions adapt swiftly to regulatory changes, enhancing their operational efficiency.
Financially, SS&C has demonstrated robust performance, with record adjusted revenue and consolidated EBITDA for the full year 2023. The company generated over $1.2 billion in operating cash flow and maintains a strong cash position with a net leverage ratio of 3.05 times consolidated EBITDA. Despite global economic uncertainties, SS&C continues to see opportunities in both the financial services and healthcare markets, driven by strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
SS&C is also enhancing its global reach, recently receiving regulatory approval to expand its fund administration services in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. This move reinforces SS&C's commitment to providing comprehensive financial technology solutions across different regions and markets.
SS&C Technologies released findings from a survey of 213 financial services industry leaders, revealing growing AI adoption trends. The survey shows that 69% of firms expect AI benefits within a year, with 39% already seeing measurable results. While 82% of firms use AI at some level, only 13% report organization-wide adoption.
Key findings indicate that 65% of firms have C-suite executives leading AI initiatives, and 84% have developed or are developing AI policies. Top use cases include data analysis (52%), routine task automation (34%), and content development (29%). Major challenges include data privacy (70%), regulatory compliance (52%), and talent shortage (39%).
SS&C Technologies (Nasdaq: SSNC) announced that Rahul Kanwar, President and Chief Operating Officer, will present at the RBC Capital Markets Global Technology, Internet, Media, and Telecommunications Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, at 11:20 AM ET at the InterContinental New York Barclay in New York. The event will be accessible via webcast on SS&C's investor relations website.
The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSE Arca: ENFR) has announced its fourth quarter 2024 distribution of $0.34603. The dividend will be payable on November 18, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 13, 2024. Key dates include:
- Ex-Date: November 13, 2024
- Record Date: November 13, 2024
- Payable Date: November 18, 2024
The ETF focuses on Master Partnerships (MLPs) and energy infrastructure investments, employing a passive management approach to track its underlying index.
The Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMLP) has announced its fourth quarter 2024 distribution of $0.95. The dividend will be paid on November 18, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2024. The distribution schedule includes an ex-date and record date of November 13, 2024, with payment scheduled for November 18, 2024. The ETF focuses on Master Partnerships (MLPs) investments and is structured as a C- for tax purposes, subject to federal income tax at corporate rates.
SS&C GlobeOp reported a 0.25% gross return for its Hedge Fund Performance Index in October 2024, while the Capital Movement Index showed a 1.02% advance in November. The year-to-date performance stands at 6.80%, with a 11.15% return over the last 12 months.
The Capital Movement Index reached 125.16 points in November 2024, reflecting positive net flows into hedge funds. According to Bill Stone, Chairman and CEO, these allocations offer attractive risk-adjusted returns typically uncorrelated with broad markets and provide protection during market volatility.
The Performance Index, which began in January 2006, maintains a 25-30% correlation with popular equity market indices, demonstrating its independence from traditional market movements.
SS&C Technologies (SSNC) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with GAAP revenue of $1,465.8 million, up 7.3% year-over-year. The company achieved adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.29, marking a 10.3% increase. Notable highlights include organic revenue growth of 6.4%, Financial Services Recurring Revenue growth of 7.2%, and the completion of Battea-Class Action Services acquisition for $670 million. Operating cash flow reached $902.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, up 9.1%. The company maintains a strong financial position with $694.7 million in cash and provided guidance for Q4 2024 with adjusted revenue expected between $1,460.0 – $1,500.0 million.
SS&C Blue Prism has been named a Leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) by Everest Group for the seventh consecutive year in their RPA Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024. The assessment analyzed 27 technology providers, considering factors such as year-over-year growth, vision and strategy, client feedback, and industry coverage.
Amardeep Modi, Vice President at Everest Group, highlighted SS&C Blue Prism's strong vision, market presence, and comprehensive RPA capabilities as key factors in maintaining its leadership position. Clients praised the product's ease of use, scalability, and resilience, as well as the robust support and training provided.
Rob Stone, Senior Vice President and General Manager at SS&C Technologies, expressed delight at the recognition, emphasizing the company's impact in the market and its focus on empowering clients through enterprise AI, automation, and orchestration. SS&C Blue Prism's solutions are utilized across various sectors, including financial services, insurance, health and pharma, and banking.
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) announced that the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for October 2024 measured 2.23%, down from 2.72% in September and lower than the 10-year average of 2.67%. Bill Stone, Chairman and CEO, noted that redemption notices are near historically low levels as investors maintain hedge fund allocations to manage risk and improve returns. The indicator represents the sum of forward redemption notices received from investors in hedge funds administered by SS&C GlobeOp, divided by the AuA at the beginning of the month. The next publication date is October 21, 2024.
Additional data shows the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index with a flash estimate of 1.22% for the current month, 6.77% year-to-date, and 10.25% for the last 12 months. The SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index's 12-month high was 127.90 in November 2023, while the 12-month low was 123.64 in April 2024.
SS&C Technologies Holdings (Nasdaq: SSNC) has released its Q4 2024 global and regional M&A predictions through the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor. Despite ongoing challenges like interest rates and geopolitical uncertainties, dealmakers remain optimistic about strategic growth opportunities. Global M&A deal flow is expected to grow 5-10% above Q3 2024 and Q4 2023 announced volumes.
Key regional forecasts include:
- Asia Pacific: Stable with upward growth trajectory, particularly in China, Hong Kong, and India
- Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Double-digit growth, with strong performance in France, Germany, and the UK
- Latin America: Stable performance, with promising activity in Mexico and Colombia
- North America: Steady climb in pre-announced deal volume, with Canada showing impressive growth
The SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor forecasts future M&A announcements by tracking early-stage M&A activity on the Intralinks platform, typically six months ahead of public announcements.
SS&C GlobeOp has released its Hedge Fund Performance Index and Capital Movement Index for September and October 2024, respectively. The Performance Index showed a 1.22% gross return for September, while the Capital Movement Index indicated a 0.44% decline in October.
Bill Stone, Chairman and CEO of SS&C Technologies, noted that the October decline reflects seasonal asset allocation and portfolio rebalancing patterns. He highlighted that current market conditions, including higher interest rates and persistent inflation, provide opportunities for hedge fund alpha generation and attractive risk-adjusted returns.
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index, which began in January 2006, offers an independent view of hedge fund performance. It has shown a 6.77% year-to-date return and a 10.25% return over the last 12 months. The Capital Movement Index stands at 124.19 points, having decreased by 3.36 points over the past year. The next publication date for these indices is set for November 13, 2024.
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