Victory Capital Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR) reported a total AUM of $166.6 billion, with long-term gross flows of $6.6 billion and long-term net flows of ($1.1) billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. The GAAP operating margin was 41.9%, and the adjusted EBITDA margin was 52.3% in the quarter. The GAAP net income was $0.82 per diluted share, and the adjusted net income with tax benefit was $1.15 per diluted share. The Board increased the regular quarterly cash dividend by 5% to $0.335. The company's strategic growth initiatives led to improved long-term gross and net flows, as well as increased capital returned to shareholders through share repurchases and cash dividends. The AUM outperforming benchmarks over the respective 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was 62%, 84%, and 79%, and 70% of AUM in mutual funds and ETFs were rated four or five stars overall by Morningstar.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The financial results reported by Victory Capital Holdings indicate a robust financial performance with a significant increase in Adjusted EBITDA margin by 130 basis points year-over-year, reaching 50.9%. This suggests operational efficiency and cost management effectiveness. The GAAP operating margin of 41.9% and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 52.3% for the quarter are strong indicators of profitability, particularly when compared to the industry average for asset management firms, which typically ranges from 30% to 40%. The increase in dividends by 5% reflects confidence in the company's cash flow and a commitment to shareholder returns, which is often seen favorably by investors.

However, the long-term net outflows of $1.1 billion could raise concerns about the company's ability to attract and retain capital, which is a critical aspect of the asset management business. This outflow may be indicative of competitive pressures or investor sentiment shifting away from the company's product offerings. The share repurchase program, which returned $243 million to shareholders, can be seen as a move to bolster shareholder value and manage dilution, but it also signals that the company might be opting to return capital to shareholders rather than reinvesting it back into the business for growth.

Market Research Analyst

The reported AUM performance against benchmarks, with 62%, 84% and 79% of AUM outperforming over 3-, 5- and 10-year periods respectively, is impressive and above industry norms, which generally hover around 50%. This strong performance is likely to enhance the company's reputation and could potentially attract new investments. The 70% of AUM in mutual funds and ETFs rated four or five stars by Morningstar further reinforces the company's investment acumen and product quality, which is a significant competitive advantage in the asset management industry.

Victory Capital's strategic growth initiatives, including the launch of new products and technology enhancements, are proactive steps to diversify and modernize their offerings, which could lead to increased market share and revenue streams. The mention of ongoing M&A diligence activities suggests potential future growth through acquisitions, which could further expand the company's asset base and product offerings, but also comes with integration risks and costs that must be carefully managed.

Economist

The economic implications of Victory Capital's reported financials are multifaceted. On one hand, the company's ability to expand its profit margin in a year indicates a favorable economic position and adaptability in potentially challenging market conditions. The increased capital returned to shareholders suggests a healthy cash position and a stable economic environment for the company. On the other hand, the net outflows in long-term investments could point towards broader economic trends, such as shifts in investor confidence or changes in market dynamics.

Moreover, the share repurchase strategy could be interpreted as a signal of the company's assessment of its stock being undervalued, which is a common occurrence when firms believe the market has not fully recognized their economic potential. The overall economic health of the asset management sector is often seen as a barometer for the wider financial markets and Victory Capital's financial performance can provide insights into the health of investment activities and investor sentiment at large.

Fourth-Quarter 2023 Highlights

• Total Assets Under Management (AUM) of $166.6 billion¹
• Long-term gross flows of $6.6 billion in the quarter
• Long-term net flows of ($1.1) billion in the quarter
• GAAP operating margin of 41.9%
• Adjusted EBITDA margin of 52.3% in the quarter²
• GAAP net income of $0.82 per diluted share
• Adjusted net income with tax benefit of $1.15 per diluted share²
• Board increased regular quarterly cash dividend by 5% to $0.335

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR) (“Victory Capital” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

“We made significant progress in our strategic growth initiatives during 2023 and continued to validate the effectiveness and resiliency of our unique operating platform,” said David Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We invested in our business via the launching of several new products, enhancing our investment capabilities in several areas, and expanding our technology resources across the platform. Concurrently, we also expanded our profit margin with adjusted EBITDA margin rising 130 basis points to 50.9% for the year.

“In the final quarter of 2023, both long-term gross and net flows improved to their best levels in more than a year, which is encouraging as we begin 2024.

“Our Franchises continued to deliver excellent investment performance for clients. At year end, the percentage of our AUM outperforming benchmarks over the respective 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was 62%, 84%, and 79%. In addition, 70% of our AUM in mutual funds and ETFs were rated four or five stars overall by Morningstar.

“During the fourth quarter, we repurchased an additional 1.8 million shares, increasing the capital returned to shareholders from repurchases during the year to $158 million. Combined with cash dividends, we returned $243 million to shareholders in 2023, an increase of 21% over the previous year, and the most we have ever returned to our shareholders in our Company’s history.

“Our M&A diligence activities have progressed, and entering the new year we are optimistic about the prospects for executing on a transaction aligned with our strategic growth objectives.

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

1

Total AUM includes both discretionary and non-discretionary client assets.

2

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 AUM, and certain GAAP and non-GAAP (“adjusted”) financial results. Due to rounding, 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												For the Year Ended
		December 31,				September 30,				December 31,				December 31,				December 31,
		2023				2023				2022				2023				2022
Assets Under Management1
Ending		$	166,611			$	153,506			$	152,952			$	166,611			$	152,952
Average			156,734				161,147				154,632				158,268				164,025
Long-term Flows2
Long-term Gross		$	6,557			$	5,255			$	6,502			$	23,251			$	33,313
Long-term Net			(1,134	)			(1,700	)			(4,405	)			(6,176	)			(2,545	)
Money Market/Short-term Flows
Money Market / Short-term Gross		$	188			$	193			$	179			$	853			$	621
Money Market / Short-term Net			(47	)			(19	)			(62	)			(391	)			(187	)
Total Flows
Total Gross		$	6,745			$	5,449			$	6,681			$	24,104			$	33,934
Total Net			(1,181	)			(1,719	)			(4,466	)			(6,567	)			(2,732	)
Consolidated Financial Results (GAAP)
Revenue		$	205.8			$	209.7			$	201.5			$	821.0			$	854.8
Revenue realization (in bps)			52.1				51.6				51.7				51.9				52.1
Operating expenses			119.5				129.6				121.9				492.6				455.7
Income from operations			86.3				80.0				79.6				328.5				399.1
Operating margin			41.9	%			38.2	%			39.5	%			40.0	%			46.7	%
Net income			55.2				52.0				52.3				213.2				275.5
Earnings per diluted share		$	0.82			$	0.77			$	0.74			$	3.12			$	3.81
Cash flow from operations			97.1				91.6				67.1				330.3				335.2
Adjusted Performance Results (Non-GAAP)3
Adjusted EBITDA		$	107.6			$	107.2			$	100.1			$	418.0			$	424.2
Adjusted EBITDA margin			52.3	%			51.1	%			49.7	%			50.9	%			49.6	%
Adjusted net income			67.4				70.3				65.0				269.7				293.8
Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangible assets			9.7				9.5				9.5				38.3				37.5
Adjusted net income with tax benefit			77.0				79.8				74.5				307.9				331.2
Adjusted net income with tax benefit per diluted share		$	1.15			$	1.18			$	1.05			$	4.51			$	4.58
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1 Total AUM includes both discretionary and non-discretionary client 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

Victory Capital’s total AUM increased by 8.5%, or $13.1 billion, to $166.6 billion at December 31, 2023, compared with $153.5 billion at September 30, 2023. The increase was attributable to $14.3 billion of positive market action partially offset by $1.2 billion in negative net flows.

Total gross flows were $6.7 billion in the fourth quarter and $24.1 billion for the year. Long-term AUM increased by 8.7%, or $13.0 billion, to $163.3 billion at December 31, 2023, compared with $150.3 billion at September 30, 2023. For the fourth quarter, the Company reported long-term gross flows of $6.6 billion and net long-term outflows of $1.1 billion. For the year-to-date period, the Company reported long-term gross flows of $23.3 billion and net long-term outflows of $6.2 billion.

At December 31, 2023, Victory Capital offered 118 investment strategies through its 11 autonomous Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform. The table below presents outperformance against benchmarks by AUM as of December 31, 2023.

Percentage of AUM Outperforming Benchmark
Trailing		Trailing		Trailing		Trailing
1-Year		3-Years		5-Years		10-Years
49%		62%		84%		79%

Fourth Quarter 2023 Compared with Third Quarter 2023

Revenue decreased 1.9% to $205.8 million, in the fourth quarter, compared with $209.7 million in the third quarter, primarily due to lower average AUM, which decreased 2.7% from $161.1 billion at September 30, 2023 to $156.7 billion at December 31, 2023. GAAP operating margin expanded 370 basis points in the fourth quarter to 41.9%, up from 38.2% in the third quarter. The increase was primarily due to the combination of a non-cash $6.3 million difference in amounts recorded to the change in the fair value of consideration payable for acquisitions and a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense as a result of a write-down of an intangible asset in the third quarter. Reflecting these lower non-cash expenses, fourth-quarter GAAP net income increased 6.2% to $55.2 million, up from $52.0 million in the prior quarter. On a per-share basis, GAAP net income increased 6.5% to $0.82 per diluted share in the fourth quarter, versus $0.77 per diluted share in the third quarter.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit decreased 3.5% to $77.0 million in the fourth quarter, down from $79.8 million in the third quarter. On a per-share basis, adjusted net income with tax benefit decreased 2.5% to $1.15 per diluted share in the fourth quarter, from $1.18 per diluted share in the prior quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $107.6 million in the fourth quarter, compared to $107.2 million in the third quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 120 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 52.3%, compared with 51.1% in the prior quarter.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Compared with Fourth Quarter 2022

Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2023 increased 2.1% to $205.8 million, compared with $201.5 million in the same quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher average AUM, which increased 1.4% to $156.7 billion, compared with $154.6 billion in the same quarter last year. Also contributing was a slight increase in revenue realization due to a change in asset mix.

Operating expenses decreased 2.0% to $119.5 million, compared with $121.9 million in last year’s fourth quarter primarily due to a $4.9 million decrease in personnel compensation and benefits and a $3.2 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense partially offset by a $4.0 million increase in non-cash difference in amounts recorded to the change in the fair value of consideration payable for acquisitions as well as a $3.3 million increase in general and administrative expense due to unwind costs associated with the monetization of the Company’s Swap. GAAP operating margin expanded 240 basis points to 41.9% in the fourth quarter, from 39.5% in the same quarter of 2022. GAAP net income increased 5.6% to $55.2 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter compared with $52.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in the same quarter of 2022.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit increased 3.4% to $77.0 million in the fourth quarter, up from $74.5 million in the same quarter last year. On a per share basis, adjusted net income with tax benefit increased 9.5% to $1.15 per diluted share in the fourth quarter, from $1.05 per diluted share in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 7.4% to $107.6 million in the fourth quarter, compared with $100.1 million in last year’s same quarter. Year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 260 basis points to 52.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 49.7% in the same quarter last year.

Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared with Year Ended December 31, 2022

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, declined 4.0% to $821.0 million, compared with $854.8 million in the same period of 2022. The decrease was primarily due to lower average AUM.

Operating expenses increased 8.1% to $492.6 million for year ended December 31, 2023, compared with $455.7 million in 2022 due to a non-cash $63.8 million difference in amounts recorded from the change in fair value of consideration payable for acquisitions partially offset by a decrease in variable operating expenses from lower average AUM and earnings. GAAP operating margin was 40.0% for the year ended December 31, 2023, a 670 basis point decrease from the 46.7% recorded in 2022. GAAP net income declined 22.6% to $213.2 million for the year ended 2023 compared with $275.5 million in the prior year. GAAP net earnings per share decreased to $3.12 per diluted share in 2023, down from $3.81 per diluted share in 2022.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit decreased 7.0% to $307.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, down from $331.2 million in 2022. On a per share basis, adjusted net income with tax benefit decreased 1.5% to $4.51 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2023, from $4.58 per diluted share in 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2023, adjusted EBITDA declined 1.5% to $418.0 million, compared with $424.2 million in 2022. Year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 130 basis points to 50.9% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared with 49.6% in the previous year.

Balance Sheet / Capital Management

The Company ended the year with $124 million of cash on its balance sheet.

Total debt outstanding as of December 31, 2023 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.

During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased 1.7 million shares under the 10b-5 plan and net settled 0.1 million shares. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 4.2 million shares under the 10b-5 plan and net settled 0.8 million shares.

The Company’s Board of Directors also approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.335 per share. The dividend is payable on March 25, 2024, to shareholders of record on March 11, 2024.

Conference Call, Webcast and Slide Presentation

The Company will host a conference call tomorrow morning, February 9, 2024, 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 1-888-330-3571 (domestic) or 1-646-960-0657 (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, supplemental materials will be available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.vcm.com before the conference call begins. 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 $166.6 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023. 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: 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												For the Year Ended
		December 31,				September 30,				December 31,				December 31,				December 31,
		2023				2023				2022				2023				2022
Revenue
Investment management fees		$	160,677			$	163,953			$	156,346			$	640,876			$	664,710
Fund administration and distribution fees			45,117				45,735				45,169				180,152				190,090
Total revenue			205,794				209,688				201,515				821,028				854,800
Expenses
Personnel compensation and benefits			53,949				54,501				58,846				220,992				238,198
Distribution and other asset-based expenses			36,438				38,160				37,634				149,596				161,105
General and administrative			16,702				13,947				13,389				56,287				52,373
Depreciation and amortization			7,984				12,333				11,150				41,647				43,201
Change in value of consideration payable for acquisition of business			4,000				10,336				—				23,236				(40,600	)
Acquisition-related costs			83				116				85				217				534
Restructuring and integration costs			320				246				808				595				881
Total operating expenses			119,476				129,639				121,912				492,570				455,692
Income from operations			86,318				80,049				79,603				328,458				399,108
Operating margin			41.9	%			38.2	%			39.5	%			40.0	%			46.7	%
Other income (expense)
Interest income and other income (expense)			3,765				1,452				2,633				8,732				(2,463	)
Interest expense and other financing costs			(16,561	)			(15,580	)			(13,327	)			(61,282	)			(43,964	)
Loss on debt extinguishment			—				—				239				—				(2,648	)
Total other expense, net			(12,796	)			(14,128	)			(10,455	)			(52,550	)			(49,075	)
Income before income taxes			73,522				65,921				69,148				275,908				350,033
Income tax expense			(18,316	)			(13,914	)			(16,879	)			(62,751	)			(74,522	)
Net income		$	55,206			$	52,007			$	52,269			$	213,157			$	275,511
Earnings per share of common stock
Basic		$	0.85			$	0.79			$	0.77			$	3.22			$	4.02
Diluted			0.82				0.77				0.74				3.12				3.81
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic			65,309				65,774				68,054				66,202				68,481
Diluted			66,935				67,676				70,685				68,214				72,266
Dividends declared per share		$	0.32			$	0.32			$	0.25			$	1.28			$	1.00

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												For the Year Ended
		December 31,				September 30,				December 31,				December 31,				December 31,
		2023				2023				2022				2023				2022
Net income (GAAP)		$	55,206			$	52,007			$	52,269			$	213,157			$	275,511
Income tax expense			(18,316	)			(13,914	)			(16,879	)			(62,751	)			(74,522	)
Income before income taxes		$	73,522			$	65,921			$	69,148			$	275,908			$	350,033
Interest expense			15,532				14,660				12,006				57,820				41,024
Depreciation			2,273				2,302				1,959				8,842				8,045
Other business taxes			305				636				448				1,707				2,118
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets			5,711				10,032				9,191				32,805				35,160
Stock-based compensation			1,503				1,451				2,420				6,496				10,143
Acquisition, restructuring and exit costs			5,586				11,463				3,997				28,982				(28,722	)
Debt issuance costs			3,128				762				935				5,394				5,620
Losses from equity method investments			—				—				—				—				825
Adjusted EBITDA		$	107,560			$	107,227			$	100,104			$	417,954			$	424,246
Adjusted EBITDA margin			52.3	%			51.1	%			49.7	%			50.9	%			49.6	%
Net income (GAAP)		$	55,206			$	52,007			$	52,269			$	213,157			$	275,511
Adjustment to reflect the operating performance of the Company
Other business taxes			305				636				448				1,707				2,118
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets			5,711				10,032				9,191				32,805				35,160
Stock-based compensation			1,503				1,451				2,420				6,496				10,143
Acquisition, restructuring and exit costs			5,586				11,463				3,997				28,982				(28,722	)
Debt issuance costs			3,128				762				935				5,394				5,620
Tax effect of above adjustments			(4,061	)			(6,085	)			(4,247	)			(18,847	)			(6,080	)
Adjusted net income		$	67,378			$	70,266			$	65,013			$	269,694			$	293,750
Adjusted net income per diluted share		$	1.01			$	1.04			$	0.92			$	3.95			$	4.06
Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangible assets		$	9,655			$	9,536			$	9,513			$	38,252			$	37,490
Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangible assets per diluted share		$	0.14			$	0.14			$	0.13			$	0.56			$	0.52
Adjusted net income with tax benefit		$	77,033			$	79,802			$	74,526			$	307,946			$	331,240
Adjusted net income with tax benefit per diluted share		$	1.15			$	1.18			$	1.05			$	4.51			$	4.58
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 Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except for shares)
		December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	123,547			$	38,171
Investment management fees receivable			71,888				68,347
Fund administration and distribution fees receivable			14,238				14,379
Other receivables			1,444				1,747
Prepaid expenses			5,785				8,443
Investments in proprietary funds, at fair value			534				466
Deferred compensation plan investments, at fair value			31,274				26,800
Property and equipment, net			19,578				21,146
Goodwill			981,805				981,805
Other intangible assets, net			1,281,832				1,314,637
Other assets			10,691				64,958
Total assets		$	2,542,616			$	2,540,899
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	56,477			$	50,862
Accrued compensation and benefits			55,456				58,458
Consideration payable for acquisition of business			217,200				230,400
Deferred compensation plan liability			31,274				26,800
Deferred tax liability, net			128,714				108,138
Other liabilities			11,225				15,317
Long-term debt(1)			989,269				985,514
Total liabilities			1,489,615				1,475,489
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock; $0.01 par value per share: 2023 - 600,000,000 shares authorized, 82,404,305 shares issued and 64,254,714 shares outstanding; 2022 - 600,000,000 shares authorized, 80,528,137 shares issued and 67,325,534 shares outstanding			824				805
Additional paid-in capital			728,283				705,466
Treasury stock, at cost: 2023 - 18,149,591 shares; 2022 - 13,202,603 shares			(444,286	)			(285,425	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income			31,328				35,442
Retained earnings			736,852				609,122
Total stockholders' equity			1,053,001				1,065,410
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	2,542,616			$	2,540,899
1 Balances at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are shown net of unamortized loan discount and debt issuance costs in the amount of $12.4 million and $16.2 million, respectively. The gross amount of the debt outstanding was $1,001.7 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries Assets Under Management (unaudited; in millions except for percentages)
		For the Three Months Ended												% Change from
		December 31,				September 30,				December 31,				September 30,		December 31,
		2023				2023				2022				2023		2022
Beginning assets under management		$	153,506			$	161,622			$	147,257			-5%		4%
Gross client cash inflows			6,745				5,449				6,681			24%		1%
Gross client cash outflows			(7,926	)			(7,168	)			(11,147	)		11%		-29%
Net client cash flows			(1,181	)			(1,719	)			(4,466	)		-31%		-74%
Market appreciation (depreciation)			14,315				(4,888	)			10,492			N/A		36%
Realizations and distributions			(27	)			—				(295	)		N/A		N/A
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers1			(2	)			(1,508	)			(36	)		N/A		N/A
Ending assets under management			166,611				153,506				152,952			9%		9%
Average assets under management			156,734				161,147				154,632			-3%		1%
		For the Year Ended												% Change from
		December 31,				December 31,								December 31,
		2023				2022								2022
Beginning assets under management		$	152,952			$	183,654							-17%
Gross client cash inflows			24,104				33,934							-29%
Gross client cash outflows			(30,671	)			(36,666	)						-16%
Net client cash flows			(6,567	)			(2,732	)						140%
Market appreciation (depreciation)			21,878				(26,495	)						N/A
Realizations and distributions			(100	)			(376	)						-73%
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers2			(1,552	)			(1,100	)						41%
Ending assets under management			166,611				152,952							9%
Average assets under management			158,268				164,025							-4%
1 The three months ended September 30, 2023 reflects divested assets of $1.3 billion associated with the INCORE transaction.
2 The year ended December 31, 2023 reflects divested assets of $1.3 billion associated with the INCORE transaction.

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.								Alternative				Total				Money Market /
		Cap Equity				Cap Equity				Income				Cap Equity				Equity				Solutions				Investments				Long-term				Short-term				Total
December 31, 2023
Beginning assets under management		$	28,235			$	14,650			$	23,790			$	11,596			$	14,807			$	53,998			$	3,222			$	150,298			$	3,208			$	153,506
Gross client cash inflows			1,008				555				1,072				62				1,251				2,110				498				6,557				188				6,745
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				133				146				(1,134	)			(47	)			(1,181	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)			2,917				1,698				1,392				1,320				1,387				5,474				91				14,278				38				14,315
Realizations and distributions			—				—				—				—				—				—				(27	)			(27	)			—				(27	)
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers			(8	)			(6	)			(8	)			(15	)			(16	)			(20	)			(1	)			(74	)			72				(2	)
Ending assets under management		$	30,604			$	15,959			$	24,355			$	12,635			$	16,772			$	59,585			$	3,431			$	163,340			$	3,271			$	166,611
September 30, 2023
Beginning assets under management		$	30,007			$	15,664			$	26,098			$	12,170			$	15,392			$	55,836			$	3,301			$	158,469			$	3,152			$	161,622
Gross client cash inflows			1,224				458				892				51				392				1,988				249				5,255				193				5,449
Gross client cash outflows			(1,769	)			(920	)			(1,343	)			(282	)			(519	)			(1,720	)			(402	)			(6,955	)			(213	)			(7,168	)
Net client cash flows			(545	)			(462	)			(451	)			(231	)			(126	)			268				(153	)			(1,700	)			(19	)			(1,719	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)			(1,224	)			(547	)			(460	)			(287	)			(451	)			(2,028	)			71				(4,927	)			39				(4,888	)
Realizations and distributions			—				—				—				—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers 1			(2	)			(5	)			(1,397	)			(57	)			(8	)			(78	)			3				(1,545	)			37				(1,508	)
Ending assets under management		$	28,235			$	14,650			$	23,790			$	11,596			$	14,807			$	53,998			$	3,222			$	150,298			$	3,208			$	153,506
December 31, 2022
Beginning assets under management		$	25,754			$	14,109			$	27,198			$	10,762			$	12,293			$	48,551			$	5,334			$	144,001			$	3,256			$	147,257
Gross client cash inflows			1,442				754				1,342				87				1,025				1,372				479				6,502				179				6,681
Gross client cash outflows			(2,259	)			(1,133	)			(2,694	)			(450	)			(767	)			(1,697	)			(1,907	)			(10,906	)			(241	)			(11,147	)
Net client cash flows			(818	)			(379	)			(1,352	)			(362	)			258				(324	)			(1,427	)			(4,405	)			(62	)			(4,466	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)			2,963				1,378				601				680				1,628				3,166				48				10,464				28				10,492
Realizations and distributions			—				—				—				—				—				—				(295	)			(295	)			—				(295	)
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers			(8	)			(6	)			(94	)			(106	)			(19	)			114				3				(116	)			80				(36	)
Ending assets under management		$	27,892			$	15,103			$	26,353			$	10,973			$	14,160			$	51,507			$	3,663			$	149,649			$	3,302			$	152,952
1 The three months ended September 30, 2023 reflects divested assets of $1.3 billion associated with the INCORE transaction.

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.								Alternative				Total				Money Market /
		Cap Equity				Cap Equity				Income				Cap Equity				Equity				Solutions				Investments				Long-term				Short-term				Total
December 31, 2023
Beginning assets under management		$	27,892			$	15,103			$	26,353			$	10,973			$	14,160			$	51,507			$	3,663			$	149,649			$	3,302			$	152,952
Gross client cash inflows			5,090				2,741				4,024				284				2,581				6,937				1,593				23,251				853				24,104
Gross client cash outflows			(5,536	)			(3,859	)			(6,129	)			(1,286	)			(2,304	)			(8,310	)			(2,002	)			(29,426	)			(1,245	)			(30,671	)
Net client cash flows			(446	)			(1,117	)			(2,105	)			(1,002	)			276				(1,373	)			(409	)			(6,176	)			(391	)			(6,567	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)			3,153				1,978				1,595				2,809				2,431				9,494				270				21,729				149				21,878
Realizations and distributions			—				—				—				—				—				—				(100	)			(100	)			—				(100	)
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers1			5				(4	)			(1,487	)			(145	)			(96	)			(43	)			7				(1,763	)			211				(1,552	)
Ending assets under management		$	30,604			$	15,959			$	24,355			$	12,635			$	16,772			$	59,585			$	3,431			$	163,340			$	3,271			$	166,611
December 31, 2022
Beginning assets under management		$	30,578			$	20,094			$	35,154			$	15,766			$	16,050			$	60,364			$	2,548			$	180,554			$	3,100			$	183,654
Gross client cash inflows			6,859				3,162				5,524				406				4,149				8,169				5,045				33,313				621				33,934
Gross client cash outflows			(6,919	)			(5,214	)			(9,545	)			(1,498	)			(3,111	)			(6,247	)			(3,324	)			(35,858	)			(807	)			(36,666	)
Net client cash flows			(60	)			(2,053	)			(4,020	)			(1,093	)			1,038				1,921				1,721				(2,545	)			(187	)			(2,732	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)			(2,641	)			(2,965	)			(3,345	)			(3,328	)			(3,153	)			(10,887	)			(215	)			(26,533	)			39				(26,495	)
Realizations and distributions			—				—				—				—				—				—				(376	)			(376	)			—				(376	)
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers			14				27				(1,436	)			(372	)			226				107				(16	)			(1,450	)			350				(1,100	)
Ending assets under management		$	27,892			$	15,103			$	26,353			$	10,973			$	14,160			$	51,507			$	3,663			$	149,649			$	3,302			$	152,952
1 The year ended December 31, 2023 reflects divested assets of $1.3 billion associated with the INCORE transaction.

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
December 31, 2023
Beginning assets under management		$	101,138			$	4,710			$	47,658			$	153,506
Gross client cash inflows			4,126				343				2,276				6,745
Gross client cash outflows			(5,887	)			(356	)			(1,682	)			(7,926	)
Net client cash flows			(1,761	)			(13	)			593				(1,181	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)			9,466				273				4,577				14,315
Realizations and distributions			—				—				(27	)			(27	)
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers			(41	)			—				39				(2	)
Ending assets under management		$	108,802			$	4,970			$	52,840			$	166,611
September 30, 2023
Beginning assets under management		$	105,916			$	5,193			$	50,513			$	161,622
Gross client cash inflows			3,283				232				1,933				5,449
Gross client cash outflows			(5,119	)			(557	)			(1,492	)			(7,168	)
Net client cash flows			(1,836	)			(324	)			441				(1,719	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)			(2,925	)			(165	)			(1,799	)			(4,888	)
Realizations and distributions			—				—				—				—
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers4			(17	)			6				(1,497	)			(1,508	)
Ending assets under management		$	101,138			$	4,710			$	47,658			$	153,506
December 31, 2022
Beginning assets under management		$	96,591			$	5,110			$	45,557			$	147,257
Gross client cash inflows			4,217				378				2,087				6,681
Gross client cash outflows			(7,953	)			(178	)			(3,016	)			(11,147	)
Net client cash flows			(3,736	)			200				(930	)			(4,466	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)			6,620				327				3,546				10,492
Realizations and distributions			—				—				(295	)			(295	)
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers			(27	)			(9	)			—				(36	)
Ending assets under management		$	99,447			$	5,627			$	47,877			$	152,952
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.
4 The three months ended September 30, 2023 reflects divested assets of $1.3 billion associated with the INCORE transaction.

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
		Funds1				ETFs2				Vehicles3				Total
December 31, 2023
Beginning assets under management		$	99,447			$	5,627			$	47,877			$	152,952
Gross client cash inflows			15,594				969				7,542				24,104
Gross client cash outflows			(21,276	)			(1,567	)			(7,828	)			(30,671	)
Net client cash flows			(5,682	)			(599	)			(286	)			(6,567	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)			15,114				(56	)			6,820				21,878
Realizations and distributions			—				—				(100	)			(100	)
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers4			(77	)			(3	)			(1,471	)			(1,552	)
Ending assets under management		$	108,802			$	4,970			$	52,840			$	166,611
December 31, 2022
Beginning assets under management		$	124,142			$	4,871			$	54,641			$	183,654
Gross client cash inflows			21,198				2,043				10,692				33,934
Gross client cash outflows			(27,703	)			(572	)			(8,391	)			(36,666	)
Net client cash flows			(6,505	)			1,472				2,302				(2,732	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)			(17,092	)			(724	)			(8,679	)			(26,495	)
Realizations and distributions			—				—				(376	)			(376	)
Acquired & divested assets / Net transfers5			(1,098	)			9				(11	)			(1,100	)
Ending assets under management		$	99,447			$	5,627			$	47,877			$	152,952
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.
4 The year ended December 31, 2023 reflects divested assets of $1.3 billion associated with the INCORE transaction.

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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FAQ

What is Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.'s ticker symbol?

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.'s ticker symbol is VCTR.

What were Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.'s total AUM and long-term gross flows in the fourth quarter of 2023?

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. reported a total AUM of $166.6 billion and long-term gross flows of $6.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

What was Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.'s adjusted EBITDA margin in the fourth quarter of 2023?

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.'s adjusted EBITDA margin was 52.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

What was the percentage of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.'s AUM outperforming benchmarks over the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods?

The percentage of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.'s AUM outperforming benchmarks over the respective 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was 62%, 84%, and 79%.