WisdomTree Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results
WisdomTree reported strong Q2 2024 results with record AUM of $109.7 billion, up 2.3% from Q1. The company achieved $21.8 million in net income ($27.1 million adjusted) and diluted EPS of $0.13 ($0.16 adjusted). Operating revenues increased 10.5% to $107.0 million, driven by higher average AUM and increased other revenues from European listed products. The company saw $0.3 billion in net inflows, primarily in international developed equity, fixed income, and U.S. equity products. WisdomTree's operating income margin expanded to 31.3% (35.3% adjusted), a significant improvement from both the previous quarter and year-over-year. The company declared a $0.03 quarterly dividend.
WisdomTree ha riportato risultati solidi per il secondo trimestre del 2024 con un record di AUM pari a 109,7 miliardi di dollari, in aumento del 2,3% rispetto al primo trimestre. L'azienda ha raggiunto 21,8 milioni di dollari di reddito netto (27,1 milioni di dollari aggiustati) e un utilo per azione diluito di 0,13 dollari (0,16 dollari aggiustati). I ricavi operativi sono aumentati del 10,5% fino a 107,0 milioni di dollari, grazie a un aumento medio dell'AUM e a maggiori ricavi da prodotti quotati in Europa. L'azienda ha registrato 0,3 miliardi di dollari di afflussi netti, principalmente in azioni di mercati sviluppati internazionali, redditi fissi e prodotti azionari statunitensi. Il margine di reddito operativo di WisdomTree si è ampliato al 31,3% (35,3% aggiustato), un miglioramento significativo rispetto sia al trimestre precedente che anno su anno. L'azienda ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 0,03 dollari.
WisdomTree informó resultados sólidos para el segundo trimestre de 2024 con un récord de AUM de 109,7 mil millones de dólares, un aumento del 2,3% en comparación con el primer trimestre. La compañía alcanzó 21,8 millones de dólares en ingresos netos (27,1 millones ajustados) y utilidad por acción diluida de 0,13 dólares (0,16 dólares ajustados). Los ingresos operativos aumentaron un 10,5% hasta 107,0 millones de dólares, impulsados por un mayor AUM promedio y un aumento en los ingresos de productos cotizados en Europa. La compañía vio 0,3 mil millones de dólares en entradas netas, principalmente en acciones internacionales desarrolladas, renta fija y productos de acciones de EE.UU. El margen de ingreso operativo de WisdomTree se expandió al 31,3% (35,3% ajustado), una mejora significativa tanto con respecto al trimestre anterior como a la misma fecha del año pasado. La compañía declaró un dividendo trimestral de 0,03 dólares.
WisdomTree는 2024년 2분기 결과를 발표하며 1097억 달러의 기록적인 AUM을 달성했다고 보고했습니다. 이는 1분기 대비 2.3% 증가한 수치입니다. 이 회사는 2180만 달러의 순이익 (2710만 달러 조정 후)과 희석 주당순이익(EPS) 0.13 달러 (0.16 달러 조정 후)를 기록했습니다. 운영 수익은 10.5% 증가하여 1억 700만 달러에 달하며, 이는 평균 AUM 증가와 유럽 상장 상품에서의 기타 수익 증가에 의해 주도되었습니다. 이 회사는 3억 달러의 순 유입을 기록했으며, 주로 국제 개발 주식, 채권 및 미국 주식 상품에서 발생했습니다. WisdomTree의 영업 이익률은 31.3%로 확장되었습니다 (조정 후 35.3%), 이는 전분기 및 전년 대비 유의미한 개선입니다. 이 회사는 0.03달러의 분기 배당금을 선언했습니다.
WisdomTree a annoncé de bons résultats pour le deuxième trimestre de 2024 avec un actif sous gestion record de 109,7 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 2,3 % par rapport au premier trimestre. L'entreprise a réalisé 21,8 millions de dollars de revenu net (27,1 millions de dollars ajustés) et un bénéfice par action dilué de 0,13 dollar (0,16 dollar ajusté). Les revenus opérationnels ont augmenté de 10,5 % pour atteindre 107,0 millions de dollars, soutenus par des AUM moyens plus élevés et des revenus accrus provenant de produits cotés en Europe. L'entreprise a enregistré 0,3 milliard de dollars d'entrées nettes, principalement dans des actions développées internationalement, des obligations et des produits d'actions américains. La marge de revenu opérationnel de WisdomTree s'est élargie à 31,3 % (35,3 % ajustée), une amélioration significative par rapport au trimestre précédent et d'une année sur l'autre. L'entreprise a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 0,03 dollar.
WisdomTree hat starke Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2024 gemeldet, mit einem Rekord-AUM von 109,7 Milliarden Dollar, das um 2,3 % im Vergleich zum ersten Quartal gestiegen ist. Das Unternehmen erzielte 21,8 Millionen Dollar Nettoeinkommen (27,1 Millionen Dollar bereinigt) und einen verwässerten EPS von 0,13 Dollar (0,16 Dollar bereinigt). Die operativen Einnahmen stiegen um 10,5 % auf 107,0 Millionen Dollar, was auf höhere durchschnittliche AUM und gestiegene Einnahmen aus in Europa notierten Produkten zurückzuführen ist. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete 0,3 Milliarden Dollar an netto Zuflüssen, hauptsächlich aus internationalen entwickelten Aktien, festverzinslichen Wertpapieren und US-Aktienprodukten. Der Operative Gewinnmarge von WisdomTree erweiterte sich auf 31,3 % (35,3 % bereinigt), eine signifikante Verbesserung im Vergleich zum vorherigen Quartal sowie im Jahresvergleich. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine Vierteljahresdividende von 0,03 Dollar.
- Record AUM of $109.7 billion, up 2.3% from Q1 2024
- Net income of $21.8 million ($27.1 million adjusted)
- Operating revenues increased 10.5% to $107.0 million
- Operating income margin expanded to 31.3% (35.3% adjusted)
- $0.3 billion in net inflows
- Average advisory fee increased to 0.37%, up 1 basis point from Q1
- Net inflows of $0.3 billion were lower compared to $2.0 billion in Q1 2024
- Outflows from commodity products partially offset inflows in other sectors
Insights
WisdomTree's Q2 2024 results demonstrate strong financial performance and operational efficiency. The company reported record AUM of
Key financial highlights include:
- Operating revenues of
$107.0 million , up10.5% quarter-over-quarter - Net income of
$21.8 million ($27.1 million adjusted) - Diluted EPS of
$0.13 ($0.16 adjusted) - Operating income margin of
31.3% (35.3% adjusted)
The company's average advisory fee increased by 1 basis point to
WisdomTree's focus on ETFs, tokenization and blockchain technology positions it well for future growth in the evolving financial landscape. The company's ability to generate record AUM with only 300 employees underscores its efficient business model.
While the results are impressive, investors should monitor potential headwinds such as market volatility and competitive pressures in the ETF industry. Overall, WisdomTree's Q2 performance indicates a strong trajectory for the company.
WisdomTree's Q2 2024 results reflect broader industry trends and the company's strategic positioning. The net inflows of
The company's expansion into new product areas is noteworthy:
- Launch of the India Hedged Equity Fund (INDH)
- Introduction of Crypto ETPs on major European exchanges
- Listing of 5x short-and-leveraged equity ETPs
- Launch of the Global Sustainable UCITS ETF (WSDG)
These initiatives demonstrate WisdomTree's responsiveness to evolving investor demands, particularly in areas like emerging markets, cryptocurrency and ESG investing. The collaboration with Irish Life Investment Managers and the partnership with Trading 212 for retail investor-focused ETF model portfolios indicate a strategic focus on expanding distribution channels and market reach.
The introduction of Portfolio Solutions is a significant move, aligning with the industry trend towards providing comprehensive, scalable solutions for financial advisors. This could potentially deepen client relationships and create additional revenue streams.
WisdomTree's recognition as 'Best ETF Provider' at the Online Money Awards for the third consecutive year underscores its strong market position and brand reputation in Europe. However, the company will need to navigate increasing competition in the ETF space and potential regulatory challenges, particularly in emerging areas like crypto ETPs.
Record AUM of
940 bps of Operating Margin Expansion vs. YTD June 30, 2023
Diluted Earnings Per Share of
Update from Jonathan Steinberg, WisdomTree CEO
“WisdomTree continued to thrive in the second quarter, generating record assets under management with a global footprint and leadership in advisor solutions and tokenization on the back of only 300 employees. It is truly a testament to the efficiency of our business model and reflects our mission, vision and values. The broadening of our product lineup over the years while adding portfolio solutions for our advisor clients are showcased in our three-plus years of strong net inflows and record assets under management. Continued traction in those areas, alongside our leadership position in the industry’s secular shift toward ETFs, tokenization and blockchain technology, further set the company up for success in the long run.”
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Update from Jarrett Lilien, WisdomTree COO and President
“WisdomTree once again delivered strong revenue growth on the back of record assets under management, net inflows and expanding other revenue streams. With well-managed expenses and scale benefits, we’ve expanded adjusted operating margins 840 basis points this year as compared to the first half of last year. This all translates into an accelerated pace of EPS growth and strong returns for stockholders.”
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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Three Months Ended |
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June 30,
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Mar. 31,
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Dec. 31,
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Sept. 30,
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June 30,
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Consolidated Operating Highlights ($ in billions): |
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AUM—end of period |
$ |
109.7 |
|
$ |
107.2 |
|
$ |
100.1 |
|
$ |
93.7 |
|
$ |
93.7 |
|
Net inflows/(outflows) |
$ |
0.3 |
|
$ |
2.0 |
|
$ |
(0.3 |
) |
$ |
2.0 |
|
$ |
2.3 |
|
Average AUM |
$ |
108.4 |
|
$ |
102.4 |
|
$ |
96.6 |
|
$ |
95.7 |
|
$ |
91.6 |
|
Average advisory fee |
|
0.37 |
% |
|
0.36 |
% |
|
0.36 |
% |
|
0.36 |
% |
|
0.36 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
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Consolidated Financial Highlights ($ in millions, except per share amounts): |
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Operating revenues |
$ |
107.0 |
|
$ |
96.8 |
|
$ |
90.8 |
|
$ |
90.4 |
|
$ |
85.7 |
|
Net income |
$ |
21.8 |
|
$ |
22.1 |
|
$ |
19.1 |
|
$ |
13.0 |
|
$ |
54.3 |
|
Diluted earnings per share |
$ |
0.13 |
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
$ |
0.16 |
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
$ |
0.32 |
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Operating income margin |
|
31.3 |
% |
|
28.9 |
% |
|
28.7 |
% |
|
29.5 |
% |
|
21.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
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As Adjusted (Non-GAAP(1)): |
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Gross margin |
|
81.2 |
% |
|
79.4 |
% |
|
79.7 |
% |
|
80.1 |
% |
|
79.3 |
% |
Net income, as adjusted |
$ |
27.1 |
|
$ |
20.3 |
|
$ |
18.6 |
|
$ |
18.0 |
|
$ |
14.9 |
|
Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted |
$ |
0.16 |
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
Operating income margin, as adjusted |
|
35.3 |
% |
|
29.6 |
% |
|
28.7 |
% |
|
29.5 |
% |
|
26.9 |
% |
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RECENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS
Company News
Product News
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WISDOMTREE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
Six Months Ended |
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June 30,
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Mar. 31,
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Dec. 31,
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Sept. 30,
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June 30,
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June 30,
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June 30,
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Operating Revenues: |
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|
|
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|
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Advisory fees |
$ |
98,938 |
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$ |
92,501 |
|
$ |
86,988 |
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$ |
86,598 |
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$ |
82,004 |
|
$ |
191,439 |
|
$ |
159,641 |
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Other revenues |
|
8,096 |
|
|
4,337 |
|
|
3,856 |
|
|
3,825 |
|
|
3,720 |
|
|
12,433 |
|
|
8,127 |
|
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Total revenues |
|
107,034 |
|
|
96,838 |
|
|
90,844 |
|
|
90,423 |
|
|
85,724 |
|
|
203,872 |
|
|
167,768 |
|
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Operating Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Compensation and benefits |
|
30,790 |
|
|
31,054 |
|
|
27,860 |
|
|
27,955 |
|
|
26,319 |
|
|
61,844 |
|
|
53,717 |
|
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Fund management and administration |
|
20,139 |
|
|
19,962 |
|
|
18,445 |
|
|
18,023 |
|
|
17,727 |
|
|
40,101 |
|
|
34,880 |
|
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Marketing and advertising |
|
5,110 |
|
|
4,408 |
|
|
4,951 |
|
|
3,833 |
|
|
4,465 |
|
|
9,518 |
|
|
8,472 |
|
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Sales and business development |
|
3,640 |
|
|
3,611 |
|
|
3,881 |
|
|
3,383 |
|
|
3,326 |
|
|
7,251 |
|
|
6,320 |
|
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Contractual gold payments |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
1,583 |
|
|
— |
|
|
6,069 |
|
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Professional fees |
|
6,594 |
|
|
3,630 |
|
|
3,201 |
|
|
3,719 |
|
|
8,334 |
|
|
10,224 |
|
|
12,049 |
|
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Occupancy, communications and equipment |
|
1,314 |
|
|
1,210 |
|
|
1,208 |
|
|
1,203 |
|
|
1,172 |
|
|
2,524 |
|
|
2,273 |
|
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Depreciation and amortization |
|
418 |
|
|
383 |
|
|
335 |
|
|
307 |
|
|
121 |
|
|
801 |
|
|
230 |
|
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Third-party distribution fees |
|
2,687 |
|
|
2,307 |
|
|
2,549 |
|
|
2,694 |
|
|
1,881 |
|
|
4,994 |
|
|
4,134 |
|
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Other |
|
2,831 |
|
|
2,323 |
|
|
2,379 |
|
|
2,601 |
|
|
2,615 |
|
|
5,154 |
|
|
4,872 |
|
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Total operating expenses |
|
73,523 |
|
|
68,888 |
|
|
64,809 |
|
|
63,718 |
|
|
67,543 |
|
|
142,411 |
|
|
133,016 |
|
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Operating income |
|
33,511 |
|
|
27,950 |
|
|
26,035 |
|
|
26,705 |
|
|
18,181 |
|
|
61,461 |
|
|
34,752 |
|
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Other Income/(Expenses): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Interest expense |
|
(4,140 |
) |
|
(4,128 |
) |
|
(3,758 |
) |
|
(3,461 |
) |
|
(4,021 |
) |
|
(8,268 |
) |
|
(8,023 |
) |
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Gain on revaluation/termination of deferred consideration—gold payments |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
41,361 |
|
|
— |
|
|
61,953 |
|
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Interest income |
|
1,438 |
|
|
1,398 |
|
|
1,225 |
|
|
791 |
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
2,836 |
|
|
2,083 |
|
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Impairments |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(339 |
) |
|
(2,703 |
) |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(4,900 |
) |
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Loss on extinguishment of convertible notes |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(9,721 |
) |
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Other losses and gains, net |
|
(1,283 |
) |
|
2,592 |
|
|
1,602 |
|
|
(2,512 |
) |
|
1,286 |
|
|
1,309 |
|
|
(721 |
) |
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Income before income taxes |
|
29,526 |
|
|
27,812 |
|
|
24,765 |
|
|
18,820 |
|
|
57,807 |
|
|
57,338 |
|
|
75,423 |
|
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Income tax expense |
|
7,767 |
|
|
5,701 |
|
|
5,688 |
|
|
5,836 |
|
|
3,555 |
|
|
13,468 |
|
|
4,938 |
|
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Net income |
$ |
21,759 |
|
$ |
22,111 |
|
$ |
19,077 |
|
$ |
12,984 |
|
$ |
54,252 |
|
$ |
43,870 |
|
|
70,485 |
|
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Earnings per share—basic |
$ |
0.13(2) |
$ |
0.14(2 |
) |
$ |
0.16(2 |
) |
$ |
0.07(2 |
) |
$ |
0.32(2 |
) |
$ |
0.27(2 |
) |
$ |
0.43(2 |
) |
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Earnings per share—diluted |
$ |
0.13 |
|
$ |
0.13 |
|
$ |
0.16(2 |
) |
$ |
0.07 |
|
$ |
0.32 |
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
$ |
0.42(2 |
) |
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Weighted average common shares—basic |
|
146,896 |
|
|
146,464 |
|
|
145,310 |
|
|
145,284 |
|
|
144,351 |
|
|
146,680 |
|
|
144,108 |
|
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Weighted average common shares—diluted |
|
166,359 |
|
|
165,268 |
|
|
171,703 |
|
|
177,140 |
|
|
170,672 |
|
|
165,872 |
|
|
165,468 |
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As Adjusted (Non-GAAP(1)) |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Total operating expenses |
$ |
69,252 |
|
$ |
68,193 |
|
$ |
64,809 |
|
$ |
63,718 |
|
$ |
62,630 |
|
|
|
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Operating income |
$ |
37,782 |
|
$ |
28,645 |
|
$ |
26,035 |
|
$ |
26,705 |
|
$ |
23,094 |
|
|
|
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Income before income taxes |
$ |
36,083 |
|
$ |
26,987 |
|
$ |
23,908 |
|
$ |
23,902 |
|
$ |
19,752 |
|
|
|
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Income tax expense |
$ |
9,008 |
|
$ |
6,731 |
|
$ |
5,342 |
|
$ |
5,854 |
|
$ |
4,833 |
|
|
|
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Net income |
$ |
27,075 |
|
$ |
20,256 |
|
$ |
18,566 |
|
$ |
18,048 |
|
$ |
14,919 |
|
|
|
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Earnings per share—diluted |
$ |
0.16 |
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
|
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Weighted average common shares—diluted |
|
166,359 |
|
|
165,268 |
|
|
171,703 |
|
|
177,140 |
|
|
170,672 |
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QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS
Operating Revenues
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Operating revenues increased
10.5% and24.9% from the first quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2023, respectively, due to higher average AUM and higher other revenues attributable to our European listed exchange-traded products (“ETPs”). -
Our average advisory fee was
0.37% ,0.36% and0.36% during the second quarter of 2024, the first quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2023, respectively.
Operating Expenses
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Operating expenses increased
6.7% from the first quarter of 2024 primarily due to higher professional fees arising from expenses incurred in connection with an activist campaign, as well as higher marketing expenses. -
Operating expenses increased
8.9% from the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to higher incentive and stock-based compensation expense and increased headcount, fund management and administration costs, third-party distribution fees and marketing expenses. These increases were partly offset by lower professional fees and the termination of the deferred consideration—gold payments obligation on May 10, 2023.
Other Income/(Expenses)
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Interest expense was essentially unchanged from the first quarter of 2024. Interest expense increased
3.0% from the second quarter of 2023 due to the recognition of imputed interest on our obligation payable to Gold Bullion Holdings (Jersey) Limited (“GBH”), a subsidiary of the World Gold Council, in connection with our repurchase in November 2023 of our Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, partly offset by a lower level of debt outstanding. -
Interest income increased
2.9% and43.8% from the first quarter of 2024 and second quarter of 2023, respectively, due to a higher level of interest-earning assets. -
Other losses and gains, net was a loss of
for the second quarter of 2024. The quarter included net losses of$1.3 million and$1.3 million on our investments and financial instruments owned, respectively. Gains and losses also generally arise from the sale of gold and crypto earned from management fees paid by our physically-backed gold and crypto ETPs, foreign exchange fluctuations and other miscellaneous items.$0.3 million
Income Taxes
-
Our effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2024 was
26.3% , resulting in income tax expense of . The effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of$7.8 million 21.0% primarily due to non-deductible executive compensation, an increase in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance on losses recognized on our investments and state and local income taxes. These items were partly offset by a lower tax rate on foreign earnings. -
Our adjusted effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2024 was
25.0% (1).
SIX MONTH HIGHLIGHTS
-
Operating revenues increased
21.5% as compared to 2023 due to higher average AUM and higher other revenues attributable to our European listed ETPs. -
Operating expenses increased
7.1% as compared to 2023 primarily due to higher incentive and stock-based compensation expense and increased headcount, fund management and administration costs, marketing expenses, sales and business development expenses, third-party distribution fees, as well as higher depreciation and amortization. These increases were partly offset by lower contractual gold payments and professional fees. -
Significant items reported in other income/(expense) in 2024 include: an increase in interest expense of
3.1% due to imputed interest on our obligation payable to GBH, partly offset by a lower level of debt outstanding; an increase in interest income of36.1% due to an increase in our interest-earning assets; net gains on our financial instruments owned of ; and losses on our investments of$1.8 million . Gains and losses also generally arise from the sale of gold earned on management fees paid by our physically-backed gold ETPs, foreign exchange fluctuations and other miscellaneous items.$1.2 million -
Our effective income tax rate for 2024 was
23.5% , resulting in an income tax expense of . Our tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of$13.5 million 21.0% primarily due to non-deductible executive compensation and state and local income taxes. These items were partly offset by a lower tax rate on foreign earnings and tax windfalls associated with the vesting of stock-based compensation awards.
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(1) |
See “Non-GAAP Financial Measurements.” |
(2) |
Earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated pursuant to the two-class method as it results in a lower EPS amount as compared to the treasury stock method. In addition, the three months ended December 31, 2023 includes a gain of |
WISDOMTREE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES KEY OPERATING STATISTICS (Unaudited) |
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|
|
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|
Three Months Ended |
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|
June 30, 2024 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Sept. 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2023 |
||||||||||
GLOBAL ETPs ($ in millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Beginning of period assets |
$ |
107,230 |
|
$ |
100,124 |
|
$ |
93,735 |
|
$ |
93,666 |
|
$ |
90,740 |
|
Inflows/(outflows) |
|
340 |
|
|
1,990 |
|
|
(255 |
) |
|
1,983 |
|
|
2,327 |
|
Market appreciation/(depreciation) |
|
2,116 |
|
|
5,116 |
|
|
6,644 |
|
|
(1,914 |
) |
|
599 |
|
End of period assets |
$ |
109,686 |
|
$ |
107,230 |
|
$ |
100,124 |
|
$ |
93,735 |
|
$ |
93,666 |
|
Average assets during the period |
$ |
108,392 |
|
$ |
102,360 |
|
$ |
96,534 |
|
$ |
95,743 |
|
$ |
91,578 |
|
Average advisory fee during the period |
|
0.37 |
% |
|
0.36 |
% |
|
0.36 |
% |
|
0.36 |
% |
|
0.36 |
% |
Revenue days |
|
91 |
|
|
91 |
|
|
92 |
|
|
92 |
|
|
91 |
|
Number of ETFs—end of the period |
|
350 |
|
|
338 |
|
|
337 |
|
|
344 |
|
|
344 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Beginning of period assets |
$ |
78,087 |
|
$ |
72,486 |
|
$ |
68,018 |
|
$ |
65,903 |
|
$ |
61,283 |
|
Inflows/(outflows) |
|
1,106 |
|
|
1,983 |
|
|
(67 |
) |
|
3,601 |
|
|
3,249 |
|
Market appreciation/(depreciation) |
|
529 |
|
|
3,618 |
|
|
4,535 |
|
|
(1,486 |
) |
|
1,371 |
|
End of period assets |
$ |
79,722 |
|
$ |
78,087 |
|
$ |
72,486 |
|
$ |
68,018 |
|
$ |
65,903 |
|
Average assets during the period |
$ |
78,436 |
|
$ |
74,730 |
|
$ |
69,694 |
|
$ |
68,008 |
|
$ |
62,712 |
|
Number of ETFs—end of the period |
|
78 |
|
|
77 |
|
|
76 |
|
|
80 |
|
|
80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
EUROPEAN LISTED ETPs ($ in millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Beginning of period assets |
$ |
29,143 |
|
$ |
27,638 |
|
$ |
25,717 |
|
$ |
27,763 |
|
$ |
29,457 |
|
(Outflows)/inflows |
|
(766 |
) |
|
7 |
|
|
(188 |
) |
|
(1,618 |
) |
|
(922 |
) |
Market appreciation/(depreciation) |
|
1,587 |
|
|
1,498 |
|
|
2,109 |
|
|
(428 |
) |
|
(772 |
) |
End of period assets |
$ |
29,964 |
|
$ |
29,143 |
|
$ |
27,638 |
|
$ |
25,717 |
|
$ |
27,763 |
|
Average assets during the period |
$ |
29,956 |
|
$ |
27,630 |
|
$ |
26,840 |
|
$ |
27,735 |
|
$ |
28,866 |
|
Number of ETPs—end of the period |
|
272 |
|
|
261 |
|
|
261 |
|
|
264 |
|
|
264 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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PRODUCT CATEGORIES ($ in millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Beginning of period assets |
$ |
31,670 |
|
$ |
29,156 |
|
$ |
25,643 |
|
$ |
26,001 |
|
$ |
24,534 |
|
Inflows |
|
221 |
|
|
536 |
|
|
487 |
|
|
864 |
|
|
414 |
|
Market (depreciation)/appreciation |
|
(57 |
) |
|
1,978 |
|
|
3,026 |
|
|
(1,222 |
) |
|
1,053 |
|
End of period assets |
$ |
31,834 |
|
$ |
31,670 |
|
$ |
29,156 |
|
$ |
25,643 |
|
$ |
26,001 |
|
Average assets during the period |
$ |
31,252 |
|
$ |
30,056 |
|
$ |
26,822 |
|
$ |
26,501 |
|
$ |
24,732 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Commodity & Currency |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Beginning of period assets |
$ |
21,944 |
|
$ |
21,336 |
|
$ |
20,466 |
|
$ |
22,384 |
|
$ |
24,924 |
|
Outflows |
|
(1,499 |
) |
|
(460 |
) |
|
(449 |
) |
|
(1,814 |
) |
|
(1,513 |
) |
Market appreciation/(depreciation) |
|
1,542 |
|
|
1,068 |
|
|
1,319 |
|
|
(104 |
) |
|
(1,027 |
) |
End of period assets |
$ |
21,987 |
|
$ |
21,944 |
|
$ |
21,336 |
|
$ |
20,466 |
|
$ |
22,384 |
|
Average assets during the period |
$ |
22,437 |
|
$ |
20,837 |
|
$ |
21,254 |
|
$ |
22,278 |
|
$ |
24,033 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Fixed Income |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Beginning of period assets |
$ |
21,218 |
|
$ |
21,197 |
|
$ |
21,797 |
|
$ |
20,215 |
|
$ |
18,708 |
|
Inflows/(outflows) |
|
236 |
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
(715 |
) |
|
1,670 |
|
|
1,471 |
|
Market (depreciation)/appreciation |
|
(24 |
) |
|
35 |
|
|
115 |
|
|
(88 |
) |
|
36 |
|
End of period assets |
$ |
21,430 |
|
$ |
21,218 |
|
$ |
21,197 |
|
$ |
21,797 |
|
$ |
20,215 |
|
Average assets during the period |
$ |
21,277 |
|
$ |
21,082 |
|
$ |
21,889 |
|
$ |
20,965 |
|
$ |
19,185 |
|
|
Three Months Ended |
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|
June 30, 2024 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Sept. 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2023 |
||||||||||
International Developed Market Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Beginning of period assets |
$ |
18,103 |
|
$ |
15,103 |
|
$ |
13,902 |
|
$ |
13,423 |
|
$ |
11,433 |
|
Inflows |
|
1,253 |
|
|
1,599 |
|
|
9 |
|
|
798 |
|
|
1,593 |
|
Market appreciation/(depreciation) |
|
29 |
|
|
1,401 |
|
|
1,192 |
|
|
(319 |
) |
|
397 |
|
End of period assets |
$ |
19,385 |
|
$ |
18,103 |
|
$ |
15,103 |
|
$ |
13,902 |
|
$ |
13,423 |
|
Average assets during the period |
$ |
18,809 |
|
$ |
16,688 |
|
$ |
14,266 |
|
$ |
13,873 |
|
$ |
12,276 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Emerging Market Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Beginning of period assets |
$ |
11,189 |
|
$ |
10,726 |
|
$ |
9,569 |
|
$ |
9,191 |
|
$ |
8,811 |
|
Inflows |
|
57 |
|
|
217 |
|
|
412 |
|
|
451 |
|
|
329 |
|
Market appreciation/(depreciation) |
|
629 |
|
|
246 |
|
|
745 |
|
|
(73 |
) |
|
51 |
|
End of period assets |
$ |
11,875 |
|
$ |
11,189 |
|
$ |
10,726 |
|
$ |
9,569 |
|
$ |
9,191 |
|
Average assets during the period |
$ |
11,448 |
|
$ |
10,900 |
|
$ |
9,833 |
|
$ |
9,652 |
|
$ |
8,998 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Leveraged & Inverse |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Beginning of period assets |
$ |
1,828 |
|
$ |
1,815 |
|
$ |
1,781 |
|
$ |
1,864 |
|
$ |
1,785 |
|
(Outflows)/inflows |
|
(18 |
) |
|
(50 |
) |
|
(59 |
) |
|
(1 |
) |
|
12 |
|
Market appreciation/(depreciation) |
|
112 |
|
|
63 |
|
|
93 |
|
|
(82 |
) |
|
67 |
|
End of period assets |
$ |
1,922 |
|
$ |
1,828 |
|
$ |
1,815 |
|
$ |
1,781 |
|
$ |
1,864 |
|
Average assets during the period |
$ |
1,905 |
|
$ |
1,792 |
|
$ |
1,803 |
|
$ |
1,894 |
|
$ |
1,798 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Cryptocurrency |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Beginning of period assets |
$ |
874 |
|
$ |
414 |
|
$ |
243 |
|
$ |
248 |
|
$ |
239 |
|
Inflows |
|
75 |
|
|
158 |
|
|
28 |
|
|
10 |
|
|
(1 |
) |
Market (depreciation)/appreciation |
|
(111 |
) |
|
302 |
|
|
143 |
|
|
(15 |
) |
|
10 |
|
End of period assets |
$ |
838 |
|
$ |
874 |
|
$ |
414 |
|
$ |
243 |
|
$ |
248 |
|
Average assets during the period |
$ |
856 |
|
$ |
614 |
|
$ |
325 |
|
$ |
238 |
|
$ |
236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Alternatives |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Beginning of period assets |
$ |
404 |
|
$ |
377 |
|
$ |
334 |
|
$ |
340 |
|
$ |
306 |
|
Inflows |
|
15 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
32 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
22 |
|
Market (depreciation)/appreciation |
|
(4 |
) |
|
23 |
|
|
11 |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
12 |
|
End of period assets |
$ |
415 |
|
$ |
404 |
|
$ |
377 |
|
$ |
334 |
|
$ |
340 |
|
Average assets during the period |
$ |
408 |
|
$ |
391 |
|
$ |
342 |
|
$ |
342 |
|
$ |
320 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Headcount |
|
304 |
|
|
300 |
|
|
303 |
|
|
299 |
|
|
291 |
|
Note: Previously issued statistics may be restated due to fund closures and trade adjustments |
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Source: WisdomTree |
WISDOMTREE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except per share amounts) |
|||||||
|
June 30,
|
Dec. 31,
|
|||||
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|||||
ASSETS |
|
|
|||||
Current assets: |
|
|
|||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
$ |
132,459 |
|
$ |
129,305 |
|
|
Financial instruments owned, at fair value |
|
69,783 |
|
|
58,722 |
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
42,664 |
|
|
35,473 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
8,595 |
|
|
5,258 |
|
|
Other current assets |
|
1,199 |
|
|
1,036 |
|
|
Total current assets |
|
254,700 |
|
|
229,794 |
|
|
Fixed assets, net |
|
413 |
|
|
427 |
|
|
Securities held-to-maturity |
|
218 |
|
|
230 |
|
|
Deferred tax assets, net |
|
6,786 |
|
|
11,057 |
|
|
Investments |
|
8,288 |
|
|
9,684 |
|
|
Right of use assets—operating leases |
|
847 |
|
|
563 |
|
|
Goodwill |
|
86,841 |
|
|
86,841 |
|
|
Intangible assets, net |
|
605,580 |
|
|
605,082 |
|
|
Other noncurrent assets |
|
457 |
|
|
459 |
|
|
Total assets |
$ |
964,130 |
|
$ |
944,137 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
|
|||||
LIABILITIES |
|
|
|||||
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|||||
Fund management and administration payable |
$ |
26,551 |
|
$ |
30,085 |
|
|
Compensation and benefits payable |
|
20,315 |
|
|
38,111 |
|
|
Payable to Gold Bullion Holdings (Jersey) Limited (“GBH”) |
|
14,804 |
|
|
14,804 |
|
|
Income taxes payable |
|
1,830 |
|
|
3,866 |
|
|
Operating lease liabilities |
|
847 |
|
|
578 |
|
|
Accounts payable and other liabilities |
|
20,341 |
|
|
15,772 |
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
84,688 |
|
|
103,216 |
|
|
Convertible notes—long term |
|
275,638 |
|
|
274,888 |
|
|
Payable to GBH |
|
25,671 |
|
|
24,328 |
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
385,997 |
|
|
402,432 |
|
|
Preferred stock: |
|
|
|||||
Series A Non-Voting Convertible, par value |
|
132,569 |
|
|
132,569 |
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
||||||
Common stock, par value |
|
|
|||||
Issued and outstanding: 151,857 and 150,330 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively |
|
1,519 |
|
|
1,503 |
|
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
315,359 |
|
|
312,440 |
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
(931 |
) |
|
(548 |
) |
|
Retained earnings |
|
129,617 |
|
|
95,741 |
|
|
Total stockholders’ equity |
|
445,564 |
|
|
409,136 |
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ |
964,130 |
|
$ |
944,137 |
|
|
|
|
|
WISDOMTREE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (Unaudited) |
|||||||
Six Months Ended
|
|||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
Net income |
$ |
43,870 |
|
$ |
70,485 |
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|||||
Advisory and license fees paid in gold, other precious metals and cryptocurrency |
|
(25,365 |
) |
|
(25,692 |
) |
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
10,755 |
|
|
8,506 |
|
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
4,326 |
|
|
2,964 |
|
|
Gains on financial instruments owned, at fair value |
|
(1,772 |
) |
|
(947 |
) |
|
Imputed interest on payable to GBH |
|
1,342 |
|
|
— |
|
|
Losses on investments |
|
1,195 |
|
|
819 |
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
801 |
|
|
230 |
|
|
Amortization of issuance costs—convertible notes |
|
750 |
|
|
1,069 |
|
|
Amortization of right of use asset |
|
647 |
|
|
640 |
|
|
Gain on revaluation/termination of deferred consideration—gold payments |
|
— |
|
|
(61,953 |
) |
|
Loss on extinguishment of convertible notes |
|
— |
|
|
9,721 |
|
|
Impairments |
|
— |
|
|
4,900 |
|
|
Contractual gold payments |
|
— |
|
|
6,069 |
|
|
Other |
|
— |
|
|
(946 |
) |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|||||
Accounts receivable |
|
(7,132 |
) |
|
(5,254 |
) |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
(3,353 |
) |
|
(3,425 |
) |
|
Gold and other precious metals |
|
24,972 |
|
|
18,441 |
|
|
Other assets |
|
(118 |
) |
|
347 |
|
|
Fund management and administration payable |
|
(3,430 |
) |
|
6,419 |
|
|
Compensation and benefits payable |
|
(17,657 |
) |
|
(18,941 |
) |
|
Income taxes payable |
|
(2,028 |
) |
|
(2,523 |
) |
|
Operating lease liabilities |
|
(662 |
) |
|
(652 |
) |
|
Accounts payable and other liabilities |
|
4,031 |
|
|
9,752 |
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
31,172 |
|
|
20,029 |
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|||||
Purchase of financial instruments owned, at fair value |
|
(14,193 |
) |
|
(40,532 |
) |
|
Purchase of investments |
|
— |
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
Cash paid—software development |
|
(1,184 |
) |
|
— |
|
|
Purchase of fixed assets |
|
(102 |
) |
|
(58 |
) |
|
Proceeds from the sale of financial instruments owned, at fair value |
|
5,303 |
|
|
102,020 |
|
|
Proceeds from the exit from investment in Securrency, Inc. |
|
465 |
|
|
— |
|
|
Proceeds from held-to-maturity securities maturing or called prior to maturity |
|
12 |
|
|
14 |
|
|
Receipt of contingent consideration—Sale of Canadian ETF business |
|
— |
|
|
1,477 |
|
|
Acquisition of Securrency Transfers, Inc. (net of cash acquired) |
|
— |
|
|
(985 |
) |
|
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities |
|
(9,699 |
) |
|
51,936 |
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|||||
Dividends paid |
|
(9,873 |
) |
|
(9,647 |
) |
|
Shares repurchased |
|
(7,820 |
) |
|
(3,540 |
) |
|
Repurchase and maturity of convertible notes |
|
— |
|
|
(184,272 |
) |
|
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes |
|
— |
|
|
130,000 |
|
|
Termination of deferred consideration—gold payments |
|
— |
|
|
(50,005 |
) |
|
Issuance costs—convertible notes |
|
— |
|
|
(3,548 |
) |
|
Issuance costs—Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock |
|
— |
|
|
(97 |
) |
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
(17,693 |
) |
|
(121,109 |
) |
|
(Decrease)/increase in cash flow due to changes in foreign exchange rate |
|
(626 |
) |
|
778 |
|
|
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
|
3,154 |
|
|
(48,366 |
) |
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of year |
|
129,305 |
|
|
132,101 |
|
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period |
$ |
132,459 |
|
$ |
83,735 |
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
|
||||||
Cash paid for income taxes |
$ |
11,138 |
|
$ |
5,900 |
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
$ |
6,175 |
|
$ |
4,514 |
|
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASUREMENTS
In an effort to provide additional information regarding our results as determined by GAAP, we also disclose certain non-GAAP information which we believe provides useful and meaningful information. Our management reviews these non-GAAP financial measurements when evaluating our financial performance and results of operations; therefore, we believe it is useful to provide information with respect to these non-GAAP measurements so as to share this perspective of management. Non-GAAP measurements do not have any standardized meaning, do not replace nor are superior to GAAP financial measurements and are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measurements should be considered in the context with our GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial measurements contained in this press release include:
Adjusted Operating Income, Operating Expenses, Income Before Income Taxes, Income Tax Expense, Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share
We disclose adjusted operating income, operating expenses, income before income taxes, income tax expense, net income and diluted earnings per share as non-GAAP financial measurements in order to report our results exclusive of items that are non-recurring or not core to our operating business. We believe presenting these non-GAAP financial measurements provides investors with a consistent way to analyze our performance. These non-GAAP financial measurements exclude the following:
Gains or losses on financial instruments owned: We account for our financial instruments owned as trading securities, which requires these instruments to be measured at fair value with gains and losses reported in net income. We exclude these items when calculating our non-GAAP financial measurements as the gains and losses introduce volatility in earnings and are not core to our operating business.
Tax windfalls and shortfalls upon vesting of stock-based compensation awards: GAAP requires the recognition of tax windfalls and shortfalls within income tax expense. These items arise upon the vesting of stock-based compensation awards and the magnitude is directly correlated to the number of awards vesting/exercised as well as the difference between the price of our stock on the date the award was granted and the date the award vested or was exercised. We exclude these items when calculating our non-GAAP financial measurements as they introduce volatility in earnings and are not core to our operating business.
Imputed interest on our payable to the Gold Bullion Holdings (Jersey) Limited (“GBH”): During the fourth quarter of 2023, we repurchased our Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, which was convertible into approximately 13.1 million shares of WisdomTree common stock, from GBH, a subsidiary of the World Gold Council, for aggregate cash consideration of approximately
Other items: Gains and losses recognized on our investments, changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowance, expenses incurred in response to an activist campaign, unrealized gains or losses on the revaluation/termination of deferred consideration—gold payments which we terminated in the second quarter of 2023, loss on extinguishment of convertible notes, impairments and litigation expenses associated with certain provisions of our Stockholder Rights Agreement dated as of March 17, 2023, as amended, with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Rights Agent, are excluded when calculating our non-GAAP financial measurements.
Adjusted Effective Income Tax Rate
We disclose our adjusted effective income tax rate as a non-GAAP financial measurement in order to report our effective income tax rate exclusive of items that are non-recurring or not core to our operating business. We believe reporting our adjusted effective income tax rate provides investors with a consistent way to analyze our income taxes. Our adjusted effective income tax rate is calculated by dividing adjusted income tax expense by adjusted income before income taxes. See above for information regarding the items that are excluded.
Gross Margin and Gross Margin Percentage
We disclose our gross margin and gross margin percentage as non-GAAP financial measurements because we believe they provide investors with a consistent way to analyze the amount we retain after paying third-party service providers to operate our ETPs. These measures also assist us in analyzing the profitability of our products. We define gross margin as total operating revenues less fund management and administration expenses. Gross margin percentage is calculated as gross margin divided by total operating revenues.
GAAP to NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION (CONSOLIDATED) (in thousands) (Unaudited) |
|||||||||||||||||||
|
Three Months Ended |
||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share: |
June 30, 2024 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Sept. 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2023 |
||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
Net income, as reported |
$ |
21,759 |
|
$ |
22,111 |
|
$ |
19,077 |
|
$ |
12,984 |
|
$ |
54,252 |
|
||||
Add back: Expenses incurred in response to an activist campaign, net of income taxes |
|
3,234 |
|
|
526 |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
3,720 |
|
||||
Add back/(deduct): Losses/(gains) recognized on investments, net of income taxes |
|
998 |
|
|
(93 |
) |
|
(336 |
) |
|
323 |
|
|
(2,346 |
) |
||||
Add back: Imputed interest on payable to GBH, net of income taxes |
513 |
|
|
504 |
|
|
224 |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|||||
Add back/(deduct): Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax asset valuation allowance on financial instruments owned and investments |
|
391 |
|
|
(531 |
) |
|
(280 |
) |
|
1,234 |
|
|
(508 |
) |
||||
Add back/(deduct): Losses/(gains) on financial instruments owned, net of income taxes |
|
220 |
|
|
(1,562 |
) |
|
(370 |
) |
|
1,479 |
|
|
762 |
|
||||
(Deduct)/add back: Tax (windfalls)/shortfalls upon vesting of stock-based compensation awards |
|
(40 |
) |
|
(699 |
) |
|
(6 |
) |
|
(18 |
) |
|
33 |
|
||||
Add back: Litigation expenses associated with certain provisions of the Stockholder Rights Agreement, net of income taxes |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
367 |
|
||||
Add back: Impairments, net of income taxes |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
257 |
|
|
2,046 |
|
|
— |
|
||||
Deduct: Gain on revaluation/termination of deferred consideration—gold payments |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
(41,361 |
) |
||||
Adjusted net income |
$ |
27,075 |
|
$ |
20,256 |
|
$ |
18,566 |
|
$ |
18,048 |
|
$ |
14,919 |
|
||||
Weighted average common shares—diluted |
|
166,359 |
|
|
165,268 |
|
|
171,703 |
|
|
177,140 |
|
|
170,672 |
|
||||
Adjusted earnings per share—diluted |
$ |
0.16 |
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
Three Months Ended |
|||||||||||||||||||
Gross Margin and Gross Margin Percentage: |
June 30, 2024 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Sept. 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2023 |
||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
Operating revenues |
$ |
107,034 |
|
$ |
96,838 |
|
$ |
90,844 |
|
$ |
90,423 |
|
$ |
85,724 |
|
||||
Less: Fund management and administration |
|
(20,139 |
) |
|
(19,962 |
) |
|
(18,445 |
) |
|
(18,023 |
) |
|
(17,727 |
) |
||||
Gross margin |
$ |
86,895 |
|
$ |
76,876 |
|
$ |
72,399 |
|
$ |
72,400 |
|
$ |
67,997 |
|
||||
Gross margin percentage |
|
81.2 |
% |
|
79.4 |
% |
|
79.7 |
% |
|
80.1 |
% |
|
79.3 |
% |
|
Three Months Ended |
||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Income Margin: |
June 30, 2024 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Sept. 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2023 |
||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
Operating revenues |
$ |
107,034 |
|
$ |
96,838 |
|
$ |
90,844 |
|
$ |
90,423 |
|
$ |
85,724 |
|
||||
Operating income |
$ |
33,511 |
|
$ |
27,950 |
|
$ |
26,035 |
|
$ |
26,705 |
|
$ |
18,181 |
|
||||
Add back: Expenses incurred in response to an activist campaign |
|
4,271 |
|
|
695 |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
4,913 |
|
||||
Adjusted operating income |
$ |
37,782 |
|
$ |
28,645 |
|
$ |
26,035 |
|
$ |
26,705 |
|
$ |
23,094 |
|
||||
Adjusted operating income margin |
|
35.3 |
% |
|
29.6 |
% |
|
28.7 |
% |
|
29.5 |
% |
|
26.9 |
% |
|
Three Months Ended |
||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Total Operating Expenses: |
June 30, 2024 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Sept. 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2023 |
||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
$ |
73,523 |
|
$ |
68,888 |
|
$ |
64,809 |
$ |
63,718 |
$ |
67,543 |
|
||||
Deduct: Expenses incurred in response to an activist campaign |
|
(4,271 |
) |
|
(695 |
) |
|
— |
|
— |
|
(4,913 |
) |
||||
Adjusted total operating expenses |
$ |
69,252 |
|
$ |
68,193 |
|
$ |
64,809 |
$ |
63,718 |
$ |
62,630 |
|
|
Three Months Ended |
||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Income Before Income Taxes: |
June 30, 2024 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Sept. 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2023 |
||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
$ |
29,526 |
$ |
27,812 |
|
$ |
24,765 |
|
$ |
18,820 |
$ |
57,807 |
|
||||
Add back: Expenses incurred in response to an activist campaign |
|
4,271 |
|
695 |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
4,913 |
|
||||
Add back/(deduct): Losses/(gains) recognized on investments |
|
1,318 |
|
(123 |
) |
|
(1,003 |
) |
|
426 |
|
(3,099 |
) |
||||
Add back: Imputed interest on payable to GBH |
|
677 |
|
666 |
|
|
296 |
|
|
— |
|
— |
|
||||
Add back/(deduct): Losses/(gains) on financial instruments owned |
|
291 |
|
(2,063 |
) |
|
(489 |
) |
|
1,953 |
|
1,007 |
|
||||
Add back: Litigation expenses associated with certain provisions of the Stockholder Rights Agreement |
|
— |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
485 |
|
||||
Add back: Impairments |
|
— |
|
— |
|
|
339 |
|
|
2,703 |
|
— |
|
||||
Deduct: Gain on revaluation/termination of deferred consideration—gold payments |
|
— |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
(41,361 |
) |
||||
Add back: Loss on extinguishment of convertible notes |
|
— |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
— |
|
||||
Adjusted income before income taxes |
$ |
36,083 |
$ |
26,987 |
|
$ |
23,908 |
|
$ |
23,902 |
$ |
19,752 |
|
|
Three Months Ended |
||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Income Tax Expense and Adjusted Effective Income Tax Rate: |
June 30, 2024 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
Sept. 30, 2023 |
June 30, 2023 |
||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
Adjusted income before income taxes (above) |
$ |
36,083 |
|
$ |
26,987 |
|
$ |
23,908 |
|
$ |
23,902 |
|
$ |
19,752 |
|
||||
Income tax expense |
$ |
7,767 |
|
$ |
5,701 |
|
$ |
5,688 |
|
$ |
5,836 |
|
$ |
3,555 |
|
||||
Add back: Tax benefit arising from expenses incurred in response to an activist campaign |
|
1,037 |
|
|
169 |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
1,193 |
|
||||
(Deduct)/add back: (Increase)/decrease in deferred tax asset valuation allowance on financial instruments owned and investments |
|
(391 |
) |
|
531 |
|
|
280 |
|
|
(1,234 |
) |
|
508 |
|
||||
Add back/(deduct): Tax benefit/(expense) on gains and losses on investments |
|
320 |
|
|
(30 |
) |
|
(667 |
) |
|
103 |
|
|
(753 |
) |
||||
Add back: Tax benefit on imputed interest |
|
164 |
|
|
162 |
|
|
72 |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
||||
Add back/(deduct): Tax benefit/(expense) arising from (gains)/losses on financial instruments owned |
|
71 |
|
|
(501 |
) |
|
(119 |
) |
|
474 |
|
|
245 |
|
||||
Add back/(deduct): Tax windfalls/(shortfalls) upon vesting of stock-based compensation awards |
|
40 |
|
|
699 |
|
|
6 |
|
|
18 |
|
|
(33 |
) |
||||
Add back: Tax benefit arising from litigation expenses associated with certain provisions of the Stockholder Rights Agreement |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
118 |
|
||||
Add back: Tax benefit arising from impairments |
|
— |
|
|
— |
|
|
82 |
|
|
657 |
|
|
— |
|
||||
Adjusted income tax expense |
$ |
9,008 |
|
$ |
6,731 |
|
$ |
5,342 |
|
$ |
5,854 |
|
$ |
4,833 |
|
||||
Adjusted effective income tax rate |
|
25.0 |
% |
|
24.9 |
% |
|
22.3 |
% |
|
24.5 |
% |
|
24.5 |
% |
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements relate to future events or our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are, in some cases, beyond our control and could materially affect results. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, the risks described below. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties occur, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual events or results may vary significantly from those implied or projected by the forward-looking statements. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance. You should read this press release completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
In particular, forward-looking statements in this press release may include statements about:
- anticipated trends, conditions and investor sentiment in the global markets and ETPs;
- anticipated levels of inflows into and outflows out of our ETPs;
- our ability to deliver favorable rates of return to investors;
- competition in our business;
- whether we will experience future growth;
- our ability to develop new products and services and their potential for success;
- our ability to maintain current vendors or find new vendors to provide services to us at favorable costs;
- our ability to successfully implement our strategy relating to digital assets and blockchain-enabled financial services, including WisdomTree Prime®, and achieve its objectives;
-
our ability to successfully operate and expand our business in non-
U.S. markets; - the effect of laws and regulations that apply to our business; and
- actions of activist stockholders.
Our business is subject to many risks and uncertainties, including without limitation:
- declining prices of securities, gold and other precious metals and other commodities and changes in interest rates and general market conditions can adversely affect our business by reducing the market value of the assets we manage or causing WisdomTree ETP investors to sell their fund shares and trigger redemptions;
- fluctuations in the amount and mix of our AUM, whether caused by disruptions in the financial markets or otherwise, including but not limited to events such as a pandemic or war, geopolitical conflicts, political events, acts of terrorism and other matters beyond our control, may negatively impact revenues and operating margins, and may impede our ability to refinance our debt upon maturity or increase the cost of borrowing upon a refinancing;
- competitive pressures could reduce revenues and profit margins;
- we derive a substantial portion of our revenues from a limited number of products, and, as a result, our operating results are particularly exposed to investor sentiment toward investing in the products’ strategies and our ability to maintain the AUM of these products, as well as the performance of these products and market-specific and political and economic risk;
-
a significant portion of our AUM is held in products with exposure to
U.S. and international developed markets, and we therefore have exposure to domestic and foreign market conditions and are subject to currency exchange rate risks; - withdrawals or broad changes in investments in our ETPs by investors with significant positions may negatively impact revenues and operating margins;
- we face increased operational, regulatory, financial and other risks as a result of conducting our business internationally, and as we expand our digital assets product offerings and services beyond our existing ETP business;
- many of our ETPs have a limited track record, and poor investment performance could cause our revenues to decline;
- we depend on third parties to provide many critical services to operate our business and our ETPs. The failure of key vendors to adequately provide such services could materially affect our operating business and harm WisdomTree ETP investors; and
- actions of activist stockholders against us, which have been costly and may be disruptive and cause uncertainty about the strategic direction of our business.
Other factors, such as general economic conditions, including currency exchange rate fluctuations, also may have an effect on the results of our operations. For a more complete description of the risks noted above and other risks that could cause our actual results to differ from our current expectations, see “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
The forward-looking statements in this press release represent our views as of the date of this press release. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments may cause our views to change. However, while we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we have no current intention of doing so except to the extent required by applicable law. Therefore, these forward-looking statements do not represent our views as of any date other than the date of this press release.
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Jeremy Campbell
+1.917.267.3859
jeremy.campbell@wisdomtree.com
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Jessica Zaloom
+1.917.267.3735
jzaloom@wisdomtree.com
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