Record Financial Results
Total revenue of $388M (up 4% QoQ, up 77% YoY), record adjusted EBITDA of $204M with a 52.6% adjusted EBITDA margin, and adjusted net income with tax benefit of $153.2M or $1.82 per diluted share (up 2% QoQ, up 34% YoY).
Record Long-Term Gross Flows
Long-term gross flows reached a record $18.9B (up 11% QoQ and 104% YoY). Management cites an annualized run-rate of ~$76B (roughly 24% of long-term AUM) supporting positive organic growth.
Strong ETF Growth
ETF AUM topped $20B (up 7% QoQ and 53% YoY) with net ETF flows of $1.3B in the quarter. ETF AUM CAGR since 2017 is 28%. Average ETF fee ~35 bps and ETF margins meet firm-wide requirements.
International Distribution Momentum
International AUM of $55B across 60 countries, with 29 countries > $100M AUM. International channel was net flow positive in Q1 and since the Pioneer acquisition; 15-year strategic Amundi distribution agreement underway and U.S.-listed ETFs now sold across Asia (early positive reception).
Capital Return and Share Repurchase
Returned $185M to shareholders in Q1 (dividend + repurchase of 2M shares). Trailing 12-month capital returned = $512M (> $6 per share). Board increased quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share.
Acquisition Integration and Synergies
Pioneer acquisition integration substantially complete; achieved ~$104M of expected $110M net expense synergies to date, with remaining synergies expected to be captured in 2026.
Investment Performance
Strong investment results: 58 mutual funds/ETFs earned 4- or 5-star Morningstar ratings representing 68% of rated AUM. AUM outperformance: 71% (1yr), 67% (3yr), 68% (5yr), 81% (10yr).
Healthy Balance Sheet and Lower Interest Cost
Net leverage ratio 1.1x, cash $76M, debt $980M, $100M credit facility undrawn. Cash interest expense declined to $14M after prior refinancing (35 bps reduction).