Ss&C Technologies - SSNC STOCK NEWS

SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ: SSNC) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with GAAP revenue reaching $1,513.9 million, up 5.5% year-over-year. The company achieved significant growth in key metrics:

- Adjusted diluted EPS increased 8.3% to $1.44
- GAAP net income rose 35.2% to $213.0 million
- Operating cash flow surged 50.8% to $272.2 million
- Financial Services Recurring Revenue grew 5.9%

During Q1, SS&C repurchased 2.4 million shares for $206.9 million and reduced debt by $155.0 million, achieving a net leverage ratio of 2.74x. The company's FY 2025 guidance projects adjusted revenue of $6,118.0-$6,238.0 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $5.68-$6.00.

SS&C Technologies Holdings (Nasdaq: SSNC) has been selected by Singapore-based Aquilius Investment Partners as their fund administrator. Aquilius, founded by Bastian Wolff and Christian Keiber, specializes in secondaries solutions in the Asia Pacific region and has executed over US$2 billion of transactions.

SS&C GlobeOp will provide comprehensive services including administration, compliance, and treasury management across jurisdictions. The partnership highlights SS&C's expanding presence in Asia and its commitment to serving private market clients. Aquilius' platform covers LP fund transfers, GP-led transactions, and secondary direct transactions in the Asian secondaries market.

SS&C GlobeOp reported its Forward Redemption Indicator for April 2025 at 1.85%, showing a decrease from March's 2.42% and slightly below the previous year's 1.86%. The figure remains lower than the five-year April average of 2.07%.

The company's Hedge Fund Performance Index showed a flash estimate of -1.61% for the current month, with year-to-date returns at 0.52% and last 12-month performance at 5.29%. The Capital Movement Index recorded a 12-month high of 125.37 in December 2024 and a low of 123.40 in January 2025.

Despite challenging market conditions including tariff policy changes, market volatility, and global economic slowdown, hedge funds continue to maintain assets by delivering competitive risk-adjusted returns.

SS&C Technologies (SSNC) has released findings from its 2025 Global Enterprise AI survey, highlighting key factors for successful AI implementation. The study, conducted by SS&C Blue Prism in December, gathered insights from 1,650 executives across financial services and healthcare sectors globally.

The survey revealed that 94% of respondents consider process orchestration fundamental for AI management. Notable challenges include data management issues, with 44% lacking systems for large data transfers and 41% struggling with data accuracy. Workforce transformation shows promise, with 84% of leaders recognizing AI's potential to revolutionize work practices.

Key implementation challenges include: security and compliance concerns (37%), skills shortages (35%), and integration complexities (35%). While 88% of organizations measure AI value, only 36% report consistent benefits. Regarding autonomous automation, 29% have adopted it, with 44% planning implementation within a year, though 78% express trust concerns.

SS&C GlobeOp has released its March 2025 Hedge Fund Performance Index and April Capital Movement Index results. The hedge fund performance showed a -1.61% decline in March, while maintaining a positive year-to-date return of 0.52% and a 12-month return of 5.29%.

The Capital Movement Index advanced 0.24% in April 2025, reaching 124.79 points, marking a notable increase during a month that typically experiences net outflows. This performance comes amid significant global market volatility, driven by new tariffs, fiscal policy changes, and a slowing global economy.

The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index, which began in January 2006, maintains a historically low correlation of 25-30% with popular equity market indices, demonstrating its value as an independent performance indicator. The index has achieved a life-to-date return of 283.19%.

SS&C ALPS Advisors has launched the ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF (Nasdaq: ELFY) in partnership with Ladenburg Thalmann Index, The fund targets mid- and large-cap companies positioned to benefit from electrification infrastructure development.

The ETF seeks to track the Ladenburg Thalmann Electrification Infrastructure Index (LTELFYX) and provides an equal-weighted, sector-diverse investment vehicle focused on companies involved in electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and smart grid technologies.

According to Laton Spahr, Portfolio Manager and President of SS&C ALPS Advisors, the U.S. government and industry commitment to electrification infrastructure represents a significant long-term investment opportunity. The fund focuses on companies that will benefit from the growing electricity demand and the broader electrification of America.

SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) has announced the renewal of its transfer agency agreement with T. Rowe Price for their U.K. fund range. The partnership involves SS&C providing transfer agency services for T. Rowe's OEIC funds, which currently manage approximately £1.5 billion in assets.

SS&C administers 21 of T. Rowe's active funds, focusing on distributors and nominees. The services include straight-through processing of trades, settlement support, and comprehensive reporting through SS&C's secure distributor portal. The renewal highlights SS&C's strong position in providing distribution solutions and technology services in the U.K. market.

SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) has announced the opening of a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, expanding its global presence. The company currently serves 850 financial institutions and corporate clients in the Middle East, with 150 clients based in Saudi Arabia. The expansion aims to strengthen relationships with the Capital Markets Authority and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency.

The new office, led by Director Issa Jadon, will provide software and services solutions across investment management, risk management, automation, and deal services. The move aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic transformation program, which is expected to involve over $3 trillion in investments.

Jadwa Investment, a long-time client of SS&C in Saudi Arabia, welcomed the expansion, noting that the new office will enable more localized and tailored services.

SS&C Technologies (Nasdaq: SSNC) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release for April 24, 2025, after market close. The company will host an earnings conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss Q1 2025 results.

Investors can access the earnings call by dialing 888-210-4650 (US/Canada) or 646-960-0327 (International) with conference ID #4673675. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of SS&C's website, with a replay accessible after the event.

SS&C, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, serves over 22,000 financial services and healthcare organizations globally, providing specialized software and software-enabled services.