Victory Capital Reports Strong First-Quarter Results

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Victory Capital's reported increase in quarterly revenue and net income is indicative of strategic growth and capital management efficacy. The GAAP net income per diluted share climbed from $0.71 in Q1 2023 to $0.84 in Q1 2024, a noteworthy uptick of 18.3%. Additionally, the declaration of a dividend increase to $0.37 showcases confidence in the company's cash flow and profitability, which can be appealing to dividend-seeking investors. However, the reported net outflows of $1.1 billion suggest potential competitive pressures or client dissatisfaction, which could warrant investor caution. Furthermore, the strategic memorandum with Amundi indicates expansion and growth, suggesting a forward-looking vision by the company. Though the long-term benefits of such an agreement are promising, the short-term implications are contingent on successful execution and integration. The increase in total debt to approximately $1,002 million raises leverage concerns, though the subsequent reduction after the quarter's end signals active debt management.

The reported outperformance of Victory Capital's AUM against benchmarks—with 61%, 85% and 80% over 3, 5 and 10-year periods, respectively—is remarkable and indicative of strong asset management capabilities. This could enhance the firm's reputation and attract more clients. However, this performance should be closely compared to sector peers to ensure the benchmarks used align with investor expectations. The significant proportion of AUM in higher-rated Morningstar funds also bodes well for brand strength. The potential strategic transaction with Amundi is pivotal, potentially accelerating Victory Capital’s global presence and AUM growth. Investors should monitor the evolution of this transaction, as it could affect the company's risk profile and future earnings potential.

Investors need to be cognizant of the non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income presented, as they exclude certain costs that are nevertheless part of running the business. While these measures provide a focused view of operational performance, they should not be considered in isolation from GAAP measures. The memorandum with Amundi, which is still non-binding and subject to definitive agreements, introduces a regulatory layer that will be under scrutiny. Pending regulatory approvals could affect the timing and benefits of the transaction, thereby impacting projected growth and AUM figures. Close attention should be paid to how this agreement aligns with compliance and the regulatory landscape of the financial industry.

05/09/2024 - 04:29 PM

First-Quarter Highlights

Total Client Assets of $175.5 billion
Long-term gross flows of $7.0 billion
Long-term net flows of ($1.0) billion
GAAP operating margin of 39.3%
GAAP net income of $0.84 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA margin of 52.1%
Adjusted net income with tax benefit of $1.25 per diluted share
Board authorizes a 10% increase in regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.37

SAN ANTONIO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR) (“Victory Capital” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

“We achieved very strong results to start 2024,” said David Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “During the first quarter, our long-term gross and net flows improved quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, reaching their best levels in more than a year. This momentum accelerated toward the end of the quarter, with our long-term net flows turning positive in March. Additionally, we posted the highest level of quarterly revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Net Income in the past six quarters.”

“Our Investment Franchises continued to deliver excellent investment performance for our clients. Through the end of March, the percentage of our AUM outperforming benchmarks over the respective 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was 61%, 85%, and 80%. In addition, 69% of our AUM in mutual funds and ETFs was rated four or five stars overall by Morningstar.

“The Board authorized a 10% increase in our quarterly cash dividend from $0.335 to $0.37, which will be paid in June.

“Subsequent to quarter end, we disclosed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Amundi to enter into a proposed multi-dimensional transaction that is both strategic and financially compelling at the same time. The strategic transaction would combine Amundi US into our Company and establish 15-year global and reciprocal distribution agreements. These agreements would represent a significant enhancement in the globalization of our Company and are projected to grow AUM and revenue. We are working toward a definitive agreement by the end of June.

“As always, we continue to focus on serving our clients, which is our top priority.”

Total Client Assets includes Total AUM and Other Assets. Total AUM includes both discretionary assets under management and non-discretionary assets under advisement and excludes Other Assets.

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are not defined by GAAP and should not be regarded as an alternative to any measurement under GAAP. Please refer to the section “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release for an explanation of non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial measure.

The table below presents total AUM, and certain GAAP and non-GAAP (“adjusted”) financial results. Due to rounding, total AUM values and other amounts in this press release may not add up precisely to the totals provided.

(in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise noted)

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2024			2023			2023
Assets Under Management¹
Ending	$	170,342		$	161,322		$	153,356
Average		163,533			151,870			152,533

AUM Long-term Flows²
Long-term Gross	$	6,952		$	6,357		$	5,848
Long-term Net		(1,028	)		(1,334	)		(1,140	)

AUM Money Market/Short-term Flows
Money Market / Short-term Gross	$	236		$	188		$	241
Money Market / Short-term Net		(99	)		(47	)		(9	)

AUM Total Flows
Total Gross	$	7,187		$	6,545		$	6,089
Total Net		(1,127	)		(1,381	)		(1,149	)

Consolidated Financial Results (GAAP)
Revenue	$	215.9		$	205.8		$	201.3
AUM revenue realization (in bps)		53.0			53.6			53.4
Operating expenses		131.0			119.5			126.8
Income from operations		84.8			86.3			74.6
Operating margin		39.3	%		41.9	%		37.0	%
Net income		55.7			55.2			49.3
Earnings per diluted share	$	0.84		$	0.82		$	0.71
Cash flow from operations		68.7			97.1			64.2

Adjusted Performance Results (Non-GAAP)³
Adjusted EBITDA	$	112.4		$	107.6		$	99.2
Adjusted EBITDA margin		52.1	%		52.3	%		49.3	%
Adjusted net income		72.6			67.4			65.6
Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangible assets		9.7			9.7			9.5
Adjusted net income with tax benefit		82.3			77.0			75.2
Adjusted net income with tax benefit per diluted share	$	1.25		$	1.15		$	1.08
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¹ Total AUM includes both discretionary assets under management and non-discretionary assets under advisement and excludes other assets.
² Long-term AUM is defined as total AUM excluding Money Market and Short-term assets.
³ The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are not defined by GAAP and should not be regarded as an alternative to any measurement under GAAP. Please refer to the section “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release for an explanation of Non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial measure.

AUM, Flows and Investment Performance

At March 31, 2024, Victory Capital had total client assets of $175.5 billion, assets under management of $170.3 billion, and other assets of $5.1 billion. Total AUM increased by $9.0 billion to $170.3 billion at March 31, 2024, compared with $161.3 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase was due to positive market action of $10.2 billion, partially offset by net outflows of $1.1 billion. Total gross flows for the first quarter were $7.2 billion, including long-term gross flows of $7.0 billion.

As of March 31, 2024, Victory Capital offered 121 investment strategies through its 11 autonomous Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform. The table below presents outperformance against benchmarks by AUM as of March 31, 2024.

Percentage of AUM Outperforming Benchmark
Trailing	Trailing	Trailing	Trailing
1-Year	3-Years	5-Years	10-Years
54%	61%	85%	80%

First Quarter 2024 Compared with Fourth Quarter 2023

Revenue increased $10.1 million to $215.9 million, in the first quarter, compared with $205.8 million in the fourth quarter, due to an increase in average total client assets partially offset by one less day in the quarter and a decrease in revenue realization. GAAP operating margin contracted 260 basis points in the first quarter to 39.3%, down from 41.9% in the fourth quarter, due to an $8.2 million increase in non-cash amounts recorded to the change in fair value of consideration payable for acquisitions as well as an increase in personnel compensation and benefits. First quarter GAAP net income increased 0.9% to $55.7 million, up from $55.2 million in the prior quarter. On a per-share basis, GAAP net income increased 2.4% to $0.84 per diluted share in the first quarter, versus $0.82 per diluted share in the fourth quarter.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit increased 6.9% to $82.3 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, in the first quarter, up from $77.0 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA increased $4.8 million to $112.4 million in the first quarter compared to $107.6 million in the fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 20 basis points in the first quarter of 2024 to 52.1% compared with 52.3% in the prior quarter primarily due to higher seasonal payroll taxes and benefits.

First Quarter 2024 Compared with First Quarter 2023

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, increased 7.2% to $215.9 million, compared with $201.3 million in the same quarter of 2023. The increase was due to higher average AUM and one additional day. GAAP operating margin was 39.3% in the first quarter, a 230 basis point expansion from 37.0% in the same quarter of 2023. Operating expenses increased 3.4% to $131.0 million, compared with $126.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to a $4.8 million increase in amounts recorded to the change in fair value of consideration payable for acquisitions. GAAP net income increased 13.0% to $55.7 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, in the first quarter compared with $49.3 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, in the same quarter of 2023.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit expanded 9.5% to $82.3 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, in the first quarter, compared with $75.2 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 13.3% to $112.4 million, compared with $99.2 million in the same quarter of 2023. Year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 280 basis points to 52.1% in the first quarter of 2024, compared with 49.3% in the same quarter last year.

Balance Sheet / Capital Management

The total debt outstanding as of March 31, 2024 was approximately $1,002 million and consisted of an existing term loan balance of $631 million and the 2021 Incremental Term Loans balance of $371 million. Subsequent to March 31, 2024, the Company reduced outstanding debt by $9.5 million.

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per share. The dividend is payable on June 25, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 10, 2024.

Conference Call, Webcast and Slide Presentation

The Company will host a conference call tomorrow morning, May 10, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Analysts and investors may participate in the question-and-answer session. To participate in the conference call, please call (888) 330-3571 (domestic) or (646) 960-0657 (international), shortly before 8:00 a.m. ET and reference the Victory Capital Conference Call. A live, listen-only webcast will also be available via the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.vcm.com. Prior to the call, a supplemental slide presentation that will be used during the conference call will be available on the Events and Presentations page of the Company’s investor relations website. For anyone who is unable to join the live event, an archive of the webcast will be available for replay shortly after the call concludes.

About Victory Capital

Victory Capital is a diversified global asset management firm with total assets under management of $170.3 billion, and $175.5 billion in total client assets, as of March 31, 2024. The Company employs a next-generation business strategy that combines boutique investment qualities with the benefits of a fully integrated, centralized operating and distribution platform.

Victory Capital provides specialized investment strategies to institutions, intermediaries, retirement platforms and individual investors. With 11 autonomous Investment Franchises and a Solutions Business, Victory Capital offers a wide array of investment products and services, including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, third-party ETF model strategies, collective investment trusts, private funds, a 529 Education Savings Plan, and brokerage services.

Victory Capital is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with offices and investment professionals in the U.S. and around the world. To learn more please visit www.vcm.com or follow Victory Capital on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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 such as continued geopolitical uncertainty including the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel and its effect on our business, operations and financial results going forward, 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: the Memorandum of Understanding is non-binding and there is no certainty that the negotiations will result in definitive agreements or that the currently contemplated terms will not change; risks that the conditions to closing will be satisfied and the transaction will close on the anticipated timeline, if at all; risks associated with expected benefits, or impact on our business, of the proposed transaction, including our ability to achieve any expected synergies; reductions in AUM based on investment performance, client withdrawals, difficult market conditions and other factors such as a pandemic; 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 level of control over the Company retained by Crestview GP; 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.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
*(in thousands except per share data and percentages)*

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2024			2023			2023
Revenue
Investment management fees	$	169,785		$	160,677		$	156,836
Fund administration and distribution fees		46,072			45,117			44,484
Total revenue		215,857			205,794			201,320

Expenses
Personnel compensation and benefits		59,454			53,949			57,602
Distribution and other asset-based expenses		36,263			36,438			37,654
General and administrative		14,012			16,702			12,388
Depreciation and amortization		7,601			7,984			11,680
Change in value of consideration payable for acquisition of business		12,200			4,000			7,400
Acquisition-related costs		1,026			83			2
Restructuring and integration costs		492			320			29
Total operating expenses		131,048			119,476			126,755

Income from operations		84,809			86,318			74,565
Operating margin		39.3	%		41.9	%		37.0	%

Other income (expense)
Interest income and other income (expense)		3,565			3,765			1,544
Interest expense and other financing costs		(16,486	)		(16,561	)		(14,239	)
Total other expense, net		(12,921	)		(12,796	)		(12,695	)

Income before income taxes		71,888			73,522			61,870

Income tax expense		(16,197	)		(18,316	)		(12,597	)

Net income	$	55,691		$	55,206		$	49,273

Earnings per share of common stock
Basic	$	0.86		$	0.85		$	0.73
Diluted		0.84			0.82			0.71

Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic		64,389			65,309			67,288
Diluted		65,972			66,935			69,727

Dividends declared per share	$	0.335		$	0.32		$	0.32

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures¹
*(unaudited; in thousands except per share data and percentages)*

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2024			2023			2023
Net income (GAAP)	$	55,691		$	55,206		$	49,273
Income tax expense		(16,197	)		(18,316	)		(12,597	)
Income before income taxes	$	71,888		$	73,522		$	61,870
Interest expense		15,711			15,532			13,482
Depreciation		2,269			2,273			1,971
Other business taxes		369			305			384
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		5,332			5,711			9,709
Stock-based compensation		1,327			1,503			2,004
Acquisition, restructuring and exit costs		14,705			5,586			8,984
Debt issuance costs		755			3,128			748
Adjusted EBITDA	$	112,356		$	107,560		$	99,152
Adjusted EBITDA margin		52.1	%		52.3	%		49.3	%


Net income (GAAP)	$	55,691		$	55,206		$	49,273
Adjustment to reflect the operating performance of the Company
Other business taxes		369			305			384
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		5,332			5,711			9,709
Stock-based compensation		1,327			1,503			2,004
Acquisition, restructuring and exit costs		14,705			5,586			8,984
Debt issuance costs		755			3,128			748
Tax effect of above adjustments		(5,621	)		(4,061	)		(5,457	)
Adjusted net income	$	72,558		$	67,378		$	65,645
Adjusted net income per diluted share	$	1.10		$	1.01		$	0.94

Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangible assets	$	9,748		$	9,655		$	9,524
Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangible assets per diluted share	$	0.15		$	0.14		$	0.14

Adjusted net income with tax benefit	$	82,306		$	77,033		$	75,169
Adjusted net income with tax benefit per diluted share	$	1.25		$	1.15		$	1.08

¹ The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are not defined by GAAP and should not be regarded as an alternative to any measurement under GAAP. Please refer to the section “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release for an explanation of Non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial measure.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
*(In thousands, except for shares)*

	March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	79,937		$	123,547
Receivables		97,211			87,570
Prepaid expenses		7,269			5,785
Investments, at fair value		33,524			31,808
Property and equipment, net		17,552			19,578
Goodwill		981,805			981,805
Other intangible assets, net		1,276,500			1,281,832
Other assets		12,400			10,691
Total assets	$	2,506,198		$	2,542,616

Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	62,022		$	56,477
Accrued compensation and benefits		48,521			55,456
Consideration payable for acquisition of business		149,400			217,200
Deferred tax liability, net		133,258			128,714
Other liabilities		45,658			42,499
Long-term debt, net¹		990,206			989,269
Total liabilities		1,429,065			1,489,615

Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share: 2024 - 600,000,000 shares authorized, 83,166,423 shares issued and 64,671,237 shares outstanding; 2023 - 600,000,000 shares authorized, 82,404,305 shares issued and 64,254,714 shares outstanding		832			824
Additional paid-in capital		735,517			728,283
Treasury stock, at cost: 2024 - 18,495,186 shares; 2023 - 18,149,591 shares		(457,539	)		(444,286	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		28,164			31,328
Retained earnings		770,159			736,852
Total stockholders' equity		1,077,133			1,053,001
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	2,506,198		$	2,542,616

¹ Balances at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are shown net of unamortized loan discount and debt issuance costs in the amount of $11.5 million and $12.4 million, respectively. The gross amount of the debt outstanding was $1,001.7 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Total Client Assets
*(unaudited; in millions)*

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2024			2023			2023
Beginning AUM	$	161,322		$	148,879		$	147,762
Beginning other assets¹		5,289			4,627			5,190
Beginning total client assets		166,611			153,506			152,952

AUM net cash flows		(1,127	)		(1,381	)		(1,149	)
Other assets net cash flows		(524	)		200			(95	)
Total client assets net cash flows		(1,651	)		(1,181	)		(1,244	)

AUM market appreciation (depreciation)		10,178			13,853			6,744
Other assets market appreciation (depreciation)		352			462			170
Total client assets market appreciation (depreciation)		10,529			14,315			6,914

AUM realizations and distributions		—			(27	)		—
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers		(31	)		(2	)		—

Ending AUM		170,342			161,322			153,356
Ending other assets		5,117			5,289			5,265
Ending total client assets		175,459			166,611			158,621
Average total client assets²		168,865			156,734			157,817

¹ Includes low-fee (2 to 4 bps) institutional assets, previously reported in the Solutions asset class within the by asset class table and in Separate Accounts and Other Pooled Vehicles within the by vehicle table. These assets are included as part of Victory’s Regulatory Assets Under Management reported in Form ADV Part 1.
² For the three-month periods ending March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023 total client assets revenue realization was 51.4 basis points, 52.1 basis points and 51.7 basis points, respectively.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Total Assets Under Management¹
*(unaudited; in millions)*

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2024			2023			2023
Beginning assets under management	$	161,322		$	148,879		$	147,762
Gross client cash inflows		7,187			6,545			6,089
Gross client cash outflows		(8,314	)		(7,926	)		(7,238	)
Net client cash flows		(1,127	)		(1,381	)		(1,149	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		10,178			13,853			6,744
Realizations and distributions		—			(27	)		—
Acquired & divested assets / Net Transfers		(31	)		(2	)		—
Ending assets under management		170,342			161,322			153,356
Average assets under management		163,533			151,870			152,533

¹Total AUM includes both discretionary assets under management and non-discretionary assets under advisement and excludes other assets.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Other Assets (Institutional)¹
*(unaudited; in millions)*

	For the Three Months
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2024			2023			2023
Beginning other assets (institutional)	$	5,289		$	4,627		$	5,190
Gross client cash inflows		—			200			—
Gross client cash outflows		(524	)		(1	)		(95	)
Net client cash flows		(524	)		200			(95	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		352			462			170
Realizations and distributions		—			—			—
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers		—			—			—
Ending other assets (institutional)		5,117			5,289			5,265
Average other assets (institutional)²		5,332			4,864			5,284

¹ Includes low-fee (2 to 4 bps) institutional assets, previously reported in the Solutions asset class within the by asset class table and in Separate Accounts and Other Pooled Vehicles within the by vehicle table. These assets are included as part of Victory’s Regulatory Assets Under Management reported in Form ADV Part 1.
² For the three-month periods ending March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023 total other assets (institutional) revenue realization was 3.5 basis points, 3.6 basis points and 3.5 basis points, respectively.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Total 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.						Alternative			Total			Money Market /			Total
	Cap Equity			Cap Equity			Income			Cap Equity			Equity			Solutions			Investments			Long-term			Short-term			AUM¹
March 31, 2024
Beginning assets under management	$	30,604		$	15,959		$	24,355		$	12,635		$	16,772		$	54,296		$	3,431		$	158,051		$	3,271		$	161,322
Gross client cash inflows		1,371			507			1,298			68			1,090			2,165			452			6,952			236			7,187
Gross client cash outflows		(1,845	)		(925	)		(1,367	)		(332	)		(751	)		(2,410	)		(349	)		(7,980	)		(335	)		(8,314	)
Net client cash flows		(474	)		(418	)		(69	)		(264	)		339			(245	)		103			(1,028	)		(99	)		(1,127	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		2,795			801			176			1,555			1,133			3,749			(75	)		10,135			42			10,178
Realizations and distributions		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Acquired assets / Net transfers		(7	)		(45	)		18			(31	)		(44	)		33			5			(69	)		38			(31	)
Ending assets under management	$	32,918		$	16,297		$	24,481		$	13,895		$	18,200		$	57,833		$	3,465		$	167,089		$	3,253		$	170,342

December 31, 2023
Beginning assets under management	$	28,235		$	14,650		$	23,790		$	11,596		$	14,807		$	49,371		$	3,222		$	145,671		$	3,208		$	148,879
Gross client cash inflows		1,008			555			1,072			62			1,251			1,910			498			6,357			188			6,545
Gross client cash outflows		(1,548	)		(938	)		(1,890	)		(329	)		(657	)		(1,977	)		(352	)		(7,691	)		(234	)		(7,926	)
Net client cash flows		(541	)		(383	)		(818	)		(267	)		595			(67	)		146			(1,334	)		(47	)		(1,381	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		2,917			1,698			1,392			1,320			1,387			5,012			91			13,816			38			13,853
Realizations and distributions		—			—			—			—			—			—			(27	)		(27	)		—			(27	)
Acquired assets / Net transfers		(8	)		(6	)		(8	)		(14	)		(16	)		(20	)		(1	)		(74	)		72			(2	)
Ending assets under management	$	30,604		$	15,959		$	24,355		$	12,635		$	16,772		$	54,296		$	3,431		$	158,051		$	3,271		$	161,322

March 31, 2023
Beginning assets under management	$	27,892		$	15,103		$	26,353		$	10,973		$	14,160		$	46,317		$	3,663		$	144,460		$	3,302		$	147,762
Gross client cash inflows		1,600			986			1,187			84			378			1,217			397			5,848			241			6,089
Gross client cash outflows		(1,092	)		(873	)		(1,571	)		(384	)		(544	)		(1,683	)		(840	)		(6,988	)		(250	)		(7,238	)
Net client cash flows		508			113			(385	)		(300	)		(166	)		(466	)		(444	)		(1,140	)		(9	)		(1,149	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		637			423			615			822			920			3,196			96			6,709			34			6,744
Realizations and distributions		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Acquired assets / Net transfers		(1	)		9			(48	)		(69	)		(46	)		104			2			(50	)		50			—
Ending assets under management	$	29,035		$	15,648		$	26,535		$	11,425		$	14,868		$	49,151		$	3,317		$	149,979		$	3,377		$	153,356

¹Total AUM includes both discretionary assets under management and non-discretionary assets under advisement and excludes other assets.

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
	Funds¹			ETFs²			Vehicles³			Total AUM⁴
March 31, 2024
Beginning assets under management	$	108,802		$	4,970		$	47,551		$	161,322
Gross client cash inflows		4,303			451			2,434			7,187
Gross client cash outflows		(5,956	)		(449	)		(1,909	)		(8,314	)
Net client cash flows		(1,653	)		2			525			(1,127	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		6,796			215			3,167			10,178
Realizations and distributions		—			—			—			—
Acquired assets / Net transfers		(48	)		43			(26	)		(31	)
Ending assets under management	$	113,897		$	5,229		$	51,217		$	170,342

December 31, 2023
Beginning assets under management	$	101,138		$	4,710		$	43,031		$	148,879
Gross client cash inflows		4,126			343			2,076			6,545
Gross client cash outflows		(5,887	)		(356	)		(1,682	)		(7,926	)
Net client cash flows		(1,761	)		(13	)		394			(1,381	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		9,466			273			4,115			13,853
Realizations and distributions		—			—			(27	)		(27	)
Acquired assets / Net transfers		(41	)		—			39			(2	)
Ending assets under management	$	108,802		$	4,970		$	47,551		$	161,322

March 31, 2023
Beginning assets under management	$	99,447		$	5,627		$	42,688		$	147,762
Gross client cash inflows		4,546			218			1,325			6,089
Gross client cash outflows		(5,406	)		(233	)		(1,599	)		(7,238	)
Net client cash flows		(860	)		(16	)		(274	)		(1,149	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		4,650			(47	)		2,141			6,744
Realizations and distributions		—			—			—			—
Acquired assets / Net transfers		9			(9	)		—			—
Ending assets under management	$	103,246		$	5,555		$	44,554		$	153,356

¹ Includes institutional and retail share classes, money market and VIP funds.
² Represents only ETF assets held by third parties. Excludes ETF assets held by other Victory Capital products.
³ Includes collective trust funds, wrap program accounts, UMAs, UCITS, private funds and non-U.S. domiciled pooled vehicles.
⁴Total AUM includes both discretionary assets under management and non-discretionary assets under advisement and excludes other assets.

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, as applicable, are:

Adding back income tax expense;
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 expense on acquisition-related intangible assets;
Adding back stock-based compensation expense associated with equity awards issued from pools created in connection with the management-led buyout and various acquisitions and as a result of equity grants related to the IPO;
Adding back direct incremental costs of acquisitions, including restructuring costs;
Adding back debt issuance cost expense;
Adjusting for earnings/losses on equity method investments.

Adjusted Net Income

Adjustments made to GAAP Net Income to calculate Adjusted Net Income, as applicable, are:

Adding back other business taxes;
Adding back amortization expense on acquisition-related intangible assets;
Adding back stock-based compensation expense associated with equity awards issued from pools created in connection with the management-led buyout and various acquisitions and as a result of any equity grants related to the IPO;
Adding back direct incremental costs of acquisitions, including restructuring costs;
Adding back debt issuance cost expense;
Subtracting an estimate of income tax expense applied to the sum of the adjustments above.

Tax Benefit of Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

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 intangible assets represent the tax benefits associated with deductions allowed for intangible assets 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 intangible assets with a step-up in tax basis.

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216-898-2412

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Director, Global Communications

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