Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Virtus Investment Partners Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2024 By: Virtus Investment Partners via Business Wire July 26, 2024 at 07:00 AM EDT Earnings Per Share - Diluted of $2.43; Earnings Per Share - Diluted, as Adjusted, of $6.53 Total Sales of $6.1B; Net Flows of ($2.6B); Assets Under Management of $173.6B Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS) today reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Financial Highlights (Unaudited) (in millions, except per share data or as noted) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change U.S. GAAP Financial Measures Revenues $ 224.4 $ 213.5 5 % $ 222.0 1 % Operating expenses $ 180.2 $ 174.5 3 % $ 189.7 (5 %) Operating income (loss) $ 44.2 $ 39.0 13 % $ 32.3 37 % Operating margin 19.7 % 18.3 % 14.5 % Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. $ 17.6 $ 30.3 (42 %) $ 29.9 (41 %) Earnings (loss) per share - diluted $ 2.43 $ 4.10 (41 %) $ 4.10 (41 %) Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 7.242 7.385 (2 %) 7.287 (1 %) Non-GAAP Financial Measures (1) Revenues, as adjusted $ 203.0 $ 190.6 7 % $ 200.2 1 % Operating expenses, as adjusted $ 137.0 $ 129.0 6 % $ 143.8 (5 %) Operating income (loss), as adjusted $ 66.0 $ 61.6 7 % $ 56.4 17 % Operating margin, as adjusted 32.5 % 32.3 % 28.2 % Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted $ 47.3 $ 40.1 18 % $ 39.4 20 % Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, as adjusted $ 6.53 $ 5.43 20 % $ 5.41 21 % (1) See the information beginning on page 10 for reconciliations to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures and other important disclosures Earnings Summary The company presents U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP earnings information in this release. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial measures presented reflect the company’s operating results from providing investment management and related services to individuals and institutions and uses these measures to evaluate financial performance. Non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations and should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures. Non-GAAP information and reconciliations to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures can be found beginning on page 10 of this earnings release. Assets Under Management and Asset Flows (in billions) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change Ending total assets under management $ 173.6 $ 168.3 3% $ 179.3 (3%) Average total assets under management $ 175.2 $ 163.0 7% $ 173.4 1% Total sales $ 6.1 $ 7.6 (19%) $ 7.6 (19%) Net flows $ (2.6 ) $ — N/M $ (1.2 ) 117% N/M - Not Meaningful Total assets under management of $173.6 billion at June 30, 2024 decreased 3% from $179.3 billion at March 31, 2024 due to market performance and net outflows in U.S. retail funds and institutional accounts, partially offset by positive net flows in retail separate accounts, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and global funds. In addition, the company provided services to $2.6 billion of other fee-earning assets that are not included in assets under management. Total sales of $6.1 billion declined from $7.6 billion in the first quarter primarily due to lower sales of U.S. retail funds and institutional accounts. Institutional sales of $1.2 billion decreased from $1.7 billion in the prior quarter due to lower domestic equity sales. Retail separate account sales of $2.2 billion compared with $2.4 billion, with higher private client sales offset by lower intermediary sold. Open-end fund sales of $2.8 billion declined from $3.5 billion, as higher sales of large cap and global equity were more than offset by declines in other strategies. Net flows of ($2.6) billion compared with ($1.2) billion in the first quarter and included continued positive net flows in retail separate accounts, ETFs, and global funds. Institutional net flows of ($1.7) billion compared with ($1.3) billion and included a ($0.7) billion outflow from a partial rebalancing by a large account. Retail separate account net flows of $0.5 billion compared with $0.7 billion in the prior quarter, with positive net flows in both intermediary sold and private client. Open-end fund net flows of ($1.3) billion compared with ($0.6) billion in the prior quarter and included positive net flows in small/mid-cap and global equity strategies. GAAP Results Operating income of $44.2 million increased 37% from $32.3 million in the prior quarter due to a 1% increase in revenues, reflecting higher average assets under management, and a 5% decrease in operating expenses. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to lower employment expenses, which declined 8% to $105.7 million due to seasonally higher expenses in the prior quarter, and a decrease in the fair value of contingent consideration. These decreases were partially offset by higher other operating expenses, primarily due to a $0.7 million annual equity grant to the Board of Directors, and operating expenses of consolidated investment products. Net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. of $2.43 per diluted share included ($1.71) of realized and unrealized losses on investments, ($1.04) of fair value adjustments to minority interests, ($0.18) of amortization of an early lease termination fee, ($0.13) of collateralized loan obligation (CLO) expense, ($0.11) of acquisition and integration costs, and ($0.07) of restructuring expenses, partially offset by $0.34 of fair value adjustments to contingent consideration. Net income per diluted share of $4.10 in the prior quarter included ($0.69) of fair value adjustments to affiliate minority interests, ($0.12) of amortization related to an early lease termination fee, ($0.11) of acquisition and integration costs and ($0.08) of restructuring, partially offset by $0.76 of realized and unrealized gains on investments. The effective tax rate of 31% increased from 19% in the prior quarter, primarily reflecting changes in income tax valuation allowances from net unrealized and realized losses on the company’s investments compared with gains in the prior quarter. Non-GAAP Results Revenues, as adjusted, of $203.0 million increased 1% from $200.2 million in the prior quarter primarily due to higher average assets under management. Employment expenses, as adjusted, of $103.5 million decreased from $111.6 million due to prior quarter seasonal expenses, partially offset by higher variable incentive compensation. Other operating expenses, as adjusted, of $31.3 million increased from $30.2 million primarily due to the $0.7 million annual equity grant to the Board of Directors. Operating income, as adjusted, of $66.0 million and the related margin of 32.5% increased from $56.4 million and 28.2%, respectively, in the prior quarter primarily due to prior quarter seasonal expenses and higher investment management fees. Net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, per diluted share was $6.53, an increase of 21% from $5.41 in the prior quarter. The increase primarily reflected the impact of prior quarter seasonal items and higher investment management fees. The effective tax rate, as adjusted, of 26% was unchanged from the prior quarter. Select Balance Sheet Items (Unaudited) (in millions) As of As of 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change Cash and cash equivalents $ 183.0 $ 201.5 (9 %) $ 123.9 48 % Gross debt (1) $ 252.4 $ 300.2 (16 %) $ 258.1 (2 %) Contingent consideration (2) $ 63.4 $ 94.4 (33 %) $ 66.7 (5 %) Redeemable noncontrolling interests (3) $ 84.7 $ 87.6 (3 %) $ 80.0 6 % Total equity exc. noncontrolling interests $ 868.7 $ 851.5 2 % $ 871.7 — % Other Metrics Working capital (4) $ 143.0 $ 162.0 (12 %) $ 123.4 16 % Net debt (cash) (5) $ 69.4 $ 98.7 (30 %) $ 134.2 (48 %) (1) Excludes deferred financing costs of $4.8 million, $6.0 million, and $5.1 million, as of June 30, 2024, June 30, 2023, and March 31, 2024, respectively (2) Represents estimated revenue participation and contingent payments (3) Excludes redeemable noncontrolling interests of consolidated investment products of $44.7 million, $22.8 million, and $35.2 million as of June 30, 2024, June 30, 2023, and March 31, 2024, respectively (4) Defined as cash and cash equivalents plus accounts receivable, net, and deferred compensation related investments less accrued compensation and benefits excluding affiliate minority interests, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, dividends payable, debt principal payments due over next 12 months and revenue participation amounts earned as of the balance sheet date and due within 12 months. As of March 31, 2024, minority interest liabilities accounted for as accrued compensation were removed from the definition of working capital and prior periods have been adjusted to conform to this definition. (5) Defined as gross debt less cash and cash equivalents in accordance with the company's credit agreement Working capital of $143.0 million at June 30, 2024 compared with $123.4 million at March 31, 2024, as cash earnings more than offset return of capital and debt repayment. During the quarter, the company repurchased 55,099 shares for $12.5 million, and repaid $5.7 million of debt. Gross debt at June 30, 2024 was $252.4 million, and net debt was $69.4 million, or 0.2x EBITDA. Conference Call and Investor Presentation Management will host an investor conference call and webcast on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. Eastern to discuss these financial results and related matters. The presentation that will accompany the conference call is available in the Investor Relations section of virtus.com. A replay of the call will be available in the Investor Relations section for at least one year. We routinely post important information for investors on the Investor Relations section of our website and may use this website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. We may also use social media channels to communicate with our investors and the public about our company, our products and other matters, and those communications could be deemed to be material information. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website or social media channels are not incorporated by reference into, and are not a part of, this document. About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. We provide investment management products and services from our affiliated managers, each with a distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, as well as select subadvisers. Investment solutions are available across multiple disciplines and product types to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information about our firm, investment partners, and strategies is available at virtus.com. U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change Revenues Investment management fees $ 191,652 $ 179,979 6 % $ 188,360 2 % $ 380,012 $ 344,457 10 % Distribution and service fees 13,410 14,132 (5 %) 14,030 (4 %) 27,440 28,285 (3 %) Administration and shareholder service fees 18,308 18,240 — % 18,678 (2 %) 36,986 36,599 1 % Other income and fees 1,014 1,185 (14 %) 974 4 % 1,988 2,069 (4 %) Total revenues 224,384 213,536 5 % 222,042 1 % 446,426 411,410 9 % Operating Expenses Employment expenses 105,667 104,694 1 % 115,163 (8 %) 220,830 203,308 9 % Distribution and other asset-based expenses 23,695 25,460 (7 %) 24,348 (3 %) 48,043 49,175 (2 %) Other operating expenses 33,050 33,483 (1 %) 31,375 5 % 64,425 64,213 — % Operating expenses of consolidated investment products 2,909 360 N/M 690 322 % 3,599 1,060 240 % Restructuring expense 690 — N/M 797 (13 %) 1,487 — N/M Change in fair value of contingent consideration (3,300 ) (6,800 ) (51 %) — N/M (3,300 ) (6,800 ) (51 %) Depreciation expense 2,270 1,485 53 % 2,028 12 % 4,298 2,630 63 % Amortization expense 15,198 15,808 (4 %) 15,335 (1 %) 30,533 30,199 1 % Total operating expenses 180,179 174,490 3 % 189,736 (5 %) 369,915 343,785 8 % Operating Income (Loss) 44,205 39,046 13 % 32,306 37 % 76,511 67,625 13 % Other Income (Expense) Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net (1,553 ) 1,717 N/M 3,416 N/M 1,863 4,387 (58 %) Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of consolidated investment products, net (12,936 ) (4,436 ) 192 % 1,535 N/M (11,401 ) (1,840 ) N/M Other income (expense), net 597 (847 ) N/M 550 9 % 1,147 (1,190 ) N/M Total other income (expense), net (13,892 ) (3,566 ) 290 % 5,501 N/M (8,391 ) 1,357 N/M Interest Income (Expense) Interest expense (5,611 ) (6,217 ) (10 %) (5,681 ) (1 %) (11,292 ) (11,222 ) 1 % Interest and dividend income 2,643 2,675 (1 %) 3,469 (24 %) 6,112 5,913 3 % Interest and dividend income of investments of consolidated investment products 52,385 47,884 9 % 51,115 2 % 103,500 94,698 9 % Interest expense of consolidated investment products (41,960 ) (38,732 ) 8 % (40,012 ) 5 % (81,972 ) (73,935 ) 11 % Total interest income (expense), net 7,457 5,610 33 % 8,891 (16 %) 16,348 15,454 6 % Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 37,770 41,090 (8 %) 46,698 (19 %) 84,468 84,436 — % Income tax expense (benefit) 11,748 10,910 8 % 8,831 33 % 20,579 19,613 5 % Net Income (Loss) 26,022 30,180 (14 %) 37,867 (31 %) 63,889 64,823 (1 %) Noncontrolling interests (8,408 ) 77 N/M (8,009 ) 5 % (16,417 ) 4,058 N/M Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. $ 17,614 $ 30,257 (42 %) $ 29,858 (41 %) $ 47,472 $ 68,881 (31 %) Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic $ 2.47 $ 4.14 (40 %) $ 4.19 (41 %) $ 6.66 $ 9.47 (30 %) Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Diluted $ 2.43 $ 4.10 (41 %) $ 4.10 (41 %) $ 6.54 $ 9.31 (30 %) Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share $ 1.90 $ 1.65 15 % $ 1.90 — % $ 3.80 $ 3.30 15 % Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic 7,127 7,308 (2 %) 7,119 — % 7,123 7,277 (2 %) Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted 7,242 7,385 (2 %) 7,287 (1 %) 7,264 7,398 (2 %) N/M - Not Meaningful Assets Under Management - Product and Asset Class (in millions) Three Months Ended 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 By Product (period end): Open-End Funds (1) $ 56,828 $ 54,145 $ 56,062 $ 57,818 $ 55,852 Closed-End Funds 10,166 9,472 10,026 10,064 9,915 Retail Separate Accounts (2) 38,992 38,665 43,202 46,816 45,672 Institutional Accounts (3) 62,330 60,257 62,969 64,613 62,146 Total $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 173,585 By Product (average) (4) Open-End Funds (1) $ 56,120 $ 56,511 $ 54,132 $ 56,828 $ 56,692 Closed-End Funds 10,224 10,001 9,591 9,862 9,894 Retail Separate Accounts 37,397 38,992 38,665 43,202 46,816 Institutional Accounts (3) 59,248 62,368 60,319 63,466 61,773 Total $ 162,989 $ 167,872 $ 162,707 $ 173,358 $ 175,175 By Asset Class (period end): Equity $ 91,211 $ 87,984 $ 96,703 $ 103,501 $ 99,224 Fixed Income 38,361 37,352 37,192 37,037 36,970 Multi-Asset (5) 20,914 19,937 21,411 21,975 21,060 Alternatives (6) 17,830 17,266 16,953 16,798 16,331 Total $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 173,585 Assets Under Management - Average Management Fees Earned (7) (in basis points) Three Months Ended 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 By Product: Open-End Funds (1) 49.3 51.1 49.7 49.9 50.9 Closed-End Funds 57.6 58.2 58.4 58.7 58.6 Retail Separate Accounts (2) 44.1 43.3 43.3 43.9 43.3 Institutional Accounts (3)(8) 31.6 30.3 33.2 30.8 30.7 All Products (8) 42.2 42.0 42.6 41.9 42.2 (1) Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, global funds, exchange traded funds, and variable insurance funds (2) Includes investment models provided to managed account sponsors (3) Represents assets under management of institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products (4) Averages are calculated as follows: - Funds - average daily or weekly balances - Retail Separate Accounts - prior-quarter ending balance - Institutional Accounts - average of month-end balances in quarter (5) Consists of multi-asset offerings not included in equity, fixed income, and alternatives (6) Consists of managed futures, event-driven, real estate securities, infrastructure, long/short, and other strategies (7) Represents investment management fees, as adjusted, divided by average assets. Investment management fees, as adjusted, exclude the impact of consolidated investment products and are net of revenue-related adjustments. Revenue-related adjustments are based on specific agreements and reflect the portion of investment management fees passed through to third-party client intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products (8) Includes performance-related fees, in basis points, earned during the three months ended as follows: 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 Institutional Accounts 0.2 0.4 2.2 0.3 0.3 All Products 0.1 0.1 0.8 0.1 0.1 Assets Under Management - Asset Flows by Product (in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 6/30/2024 Open-End Funds (1) Beginning balance $ 53,865 $ 56,828 $ 54,145 $ 56,062 $ 57,818 $ 53,000 $ 56,062 Inflows 2,550 2,687 2,940 3,476 2,777 5,561 6,253 Outflows (4,692 ) (4,137 ) (4,905 ) (4,104 ) (4,120 ) (9,484 ) (8,224 ) Net flows (2,142 ) (1,450 ) (1,965 ) (628 ) (1,343 ) (3,923 ) (1,971 ) Market performance 2,163 (1,034 ) 4,260 2,560 (480 ) 4,934 2,080 Other (2) 2,942 (199 ) (378 ) (176 ) (143 ) 2,817 (319 ) Ending balance $ 56,828 $ 54,145 $ 56,062 $ 57,818 $ 55,852 $ 56,828 $ 55,852 Closed-End Funds Beginning balance $ 10,358 $ 10,166 $ 9,472 $ 10,026 $ 10,064 $ 10,361 $ 10,026 Inflows 20 — — — — 24 — Outflows — — — — (41 ) — (41 ) Net flows 20 — — — (41 ) 24 (41 ) Market performance (1 ) (504 ) 753 239 83 204 322 Other (2) (211 ) (190 ) (199 ) (201 ) (191 ) (423 ) (392 ) Ending balance $ 10,166 $ 9,472 $ 10,026 $ 10,064 $ 9,915 $ 10,166 $ 9,915 Retail Separate Accounts (3) Beginning balance $ 37,397 $ 38,992 $ 38,665 $ 43,202 $ 46,816 $ 35,352 $ 43,202 Inflows 1,346 1,849 2,118 2,373 2,172 2,713 4,545 Outflows (1,434 ) (1,524 ) (1,726 ) (1,695 ) (1,688 ) (2,722 ) (3,383 ) Net flows (88 ) 325 392 678 484 (9 ) 1,162 Market performance 1,683 (652 ) 4,144 2,936 (1,631 ) 3,649 1,305 Other (2) — — 1 — 3 — 3 Ending balance $ 38,992 $ 38,665 $ 43,202 $ 46,816 $ 45,672 $ 38,992 $ 45,672 Institutional Accounts (4) Beginning balance $ 53,229 $ 62,330 $ 60,257 $ 62,969 $ 64,613 $ 50,663 $ 62,969 Inflows 3,660 1,274 1,179 1,734 1,188 5,512 2,922 Outflows (1,478 ) (1,648 ) (3,406 ) (3,022 ) (2,913 ) (3,525 ) (5,935 ) Net flows 2,182 (374 ) (2,227 ) (1,288 ) (1,725 ) 1,987 (3,013 ) Market performance 2,440 (1,434 ) 5,165 3,001 (549 ) 5,346 2,452 Other (2) 4,479 (265 ) (226 ) (69 ) (193 ) 4,334 (262 ) Ending balance $ 62,330 $ 60,257 $ 62,969 $ 64,613 $ 62,146 $ 62,330 $ 62,146 Total Beginning balance $ 154,849 $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 149,376 $ 172,259 Inflows 7,576 5,810 6,237 7,583 6,137 13,810 13,720 Outflows (7,604 ) (7,309 ) (10,037 ) (8,821 ) (8,762 ) (15,731 ) (17,583 ) Net flows (28 ) (1,499 ) (3,800 ) (1,238 ) (2,625 ) (1,921 ) (3,863 ) Market performance 6,285 (3,624 ) 14,322 8,736 (2,577 ) 14,133 6,159 Other (2) 7,210 (654 ) (802 ) (446 ) (524 ) 6,728 (970 ) Ending balance $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 173,585 $ 168,316 $ 173,585 (1) Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, global funds, exchange traded funds, and variable insurance funds (2) Represents open-end and closed-end fund distributions net of reinvestments, the net change in assets from cash management strategies, and the impact of non-sales related activities such as asset acquisitions/(dispositions), seed capital investments/(withdrawals), current income or capital returned by structured products and the use of leverage (3) Includes investment models provided to managed account sponsors (4) Represents assets under management of institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products Non-GAAP Information and Reconciliations (in thousands except per share data) The non-GAAP financial measures included in this release differ from financial measures determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a result of the reclassification of certain income statement items, as well as the exclusion of certain expenses and other items that are not reflective of the earnings generated from providing investment management and related services. Management uses these measures to evaluate the company’s financial performance and operational decision-making. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when presented together with directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures, are useful to investors and other interested parties to provide additional insight, promote transparency and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the information used by management. Please see the Notes to Reconciliations on page 14 for additional information on how these measures reflect the company’s operating results. Non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations and should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures. Also, the non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release may not be comparable to the similarly titled measures used by other companies. The following are reconciliations and related notes of the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure to each non-GAAP measure: Three Months Ended Revenues 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Total revenues, GAAP $ 224,384 $ 213,536 $ 222,042 Consolidated investment products revenues (1) 2,326 2,479 2,544 Investment management fees (2) (10,282 ) (11,326 ) (10,316 ) Distribution and service fees (2) (13,413 ) (14,134 ) (14,032 ) Total revenues, as adjusted $ 203,015 $ 190,555 $ 200,238 Operating Expenses Total operating expenses, GAAP $ 180,179 $ 174,490 $ 189,736 Consolidated investment products expenses (1) (2,909 ) (360 ) (690 ) Distribution and other asset-based expenses (3) (23,695 ) (25,460 ) (24,348 ) Amortization of intangible assets (4) (15,198 ) (15,808 ) (15,335 ) Restructuring expense (5) (690 ) — (797 ) Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 36 (747 ) (1,249 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) 2,201 (3,165 ) (1,042 ) Other (8) (2,907 ) 49 (2,444 ) Total operating expenses, as adjusted $ 137,017 $ 128,999 $ 143,831 Operating Income (Loss) Operating income (loss), GAAP $ 44,205 $ 39,046 $ 32,306 Consolidated investment products (earnings) losses (1) 5,235 2,839 3,234 Amortization of intangible assets (4) 15,198 15,808 15,335 Restructuring expense (5) 690 — 797 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) (36 ) 747 1,249 Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (2,201 ) 3,165 1,042 Other (8) 2,907 (49 ) 2,444 Operating income (loss), as adjusted $ 65,998 $ 61,556 $ 56,407 Operating margin, GAAP 19.7 % 18.3 % 14.5 % Operating margin, as adjusted 32.5 % 32.3 % 28.2 % Three Months Ended Income (Loss) Before Taxes 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Income (loss) before taxes, GAAP $ 37,770 $ 41,090 $ 46,698 Consolidated investment products (earnings) losses (1) 268 283 (1,819 ) Amortization of intangible assets (4) 15,198 15,808 15,335 Restructuring expense (5) 690 — 797 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 545 (596 ) (400 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (2,201 ) 3,165 1,042 Other (8) 2,907 (49 ) 2,444 Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (9) 12,175 (1,057 ) (7,333 ) Income (loss) before taxes, as adjusted $ 67,352 $ 58,644 $ 56,764 Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense (benefit), GAAP $ 11,748 $ 10,910 $ 8,831 Tax impact of: Amortization of intangible assets (4) 3,973 4,334 3,993 Restructuring expense (5) 180 — 208 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 142 (163 ) (104 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (575 ) 868 271 Other (8) 1,415 628 1,056 Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (9) 725 (497 ) 529 Income tax expense (benefit), as adjusted $ 17,608 $ 16,080 $ 14,784 Effective tax rate, GAAPA 31.1 % 26.6 % 18.9 % Effective tax rate, as adjustedB 26.1 % 27.4 % 26.0 % A Reflects income tax expense (benefit), GAAP, divided by income (loss) before taxes, GAAP B Reflects income tax expense (benefit), as adjusted, divided by income (loss) before taxes, as adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. $ 17,614 $ 30,257 $ 29,858 Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax (4) 10,738 10,775 10,863 Restructuring expense, net of tax (5) 510 — 589 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 403 (433 ) (296 ) Acquisition and integration expenses, net of tax (7) (1,626 ) 2,297 771 Other, net of tax (8) 8,164 (2,253 ) 5,476 Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses, net of tax (9) 11,450 (560 ) (7,862 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted $ 47,253 $ 40,083 $ 39,399 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 7,242 7,385 7,287 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, GAAP $ 2.43 $ 4.10 $ 4.10 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, as adjusted $ 6.53 $ 5.43 $ 5.41 Three Months Ended Administration and Shareholder Services Fees 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Administration and shareholder service fees, GAAP $ 18,308 $ 18,240 $ 18,678 Consolidated investment products fees (1) 23 33 39 Administration and shareholder service fees, as adjusted $ 18,331 $ 18,273 $ 18,717 Employment Expenses Employment expenses, GAAP $ 105,667 $ 104,694 $ 115,163 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 36 (747 ) (1,249 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (1,099 ) (8,183 ) (1,042 ) Other (8) (1,134 ) 49 (1,262 ) Employment expenses, as adjusted $ 103,470 $ 95,813 $ 111,610 Other Operating Expenses Other operating expenses, GAAP $ 33,050 $ 33,483 $ 31,375 Acquisition and integration expenses (7) — (1,782 ) — Other (8) (1,773 ) — (1,182 ) Other operating expenses, as adjusted $ 31,277 $ 31,701 $ 30,193 Total Other Income (Expense), Net Total other income (expense), net GAAP $ (13,892 ) $ (3,566 ) $ 5,501 Consolidated investment products (1) 1,492 4,868 4,127 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 611 (1,312 ) (1,623 ) Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (9) 12,175 (1,057 ) (7,333 ) Total other income (expense), net as adjusted $ 386 $ (1,067 ) $ 672 Interest and Dividend Income Interest and dividend income, GAAP $ 2,643 $ 2,675 $ 3,469 Consolidated investment products (1) 3,966 1,728 1,923 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) (30 ) (31 ) (26 ) Interest and dividend income, as adjusted $ 6,579 $ 4,372 $ 5,366 Total Noncontrolling Interests Total noncontrolling interests, GAAP $ (8,408 ) $ 77 $ (8,009 ) Consolidated investment products (1) (268 ) (283 ) 1,819 Amortization of intangible assets (4) (487 ) (699 ) (479 ) Other (8) 6,672 (1,576 ) 4,088 Total noncontrolling interests, as adjusted $ (2,491 ) $ (2,481 ) $ (2,581 ) Notes to Reconciliations: Reclassifications: 1. Consolidated investment products - Revenues and expenses generated by operating activities of mutual funds and CLOs that are consolidated in the financial statements. Management believes that excluding these operating activities to reflect net revenues and expenses of the company prior to the consolidation of these products is consistent with the approach of reflecting its operating results from managing third-party client assets. Other Adjustments: Revenue Related 2. Investment management/Distribution and service fees - Each of these revenue line items is reduced to exclude fees passed through to third-party client intermediaries who own the retail client relationship and are responsible for distributing company sponsored investment products and servicing the client. The amount of fees fluctuates each period, based on a predetermined percentage of the value of assets under management, and varies based on the type of investment product. The specific adjustments are as follows: Investment management fees - Based on specific agreements, the portion of investment management fees passed-through to third-party intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products. Distribution and service fees - Based on distinct arrangements, fees collected by the company then passed-through to third-party client intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products. The adjustment represents all of the company's distribution and service fees that are recorded as a separate line item on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the company's operating results with other asset management firms that do not utilize third-party client intermediaries. Expense Related 3. Distribution and other asset-based expenses - Primarily payments to third-party client intermediaries for providing services to investors in sponsored investment products. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the company’s operating results with other asset management firms that do not utilize third-party client intermediaries. 4. Amortization of intangible assets - Non-cash amortization expense or impairment expense, if any, attributable to acquisition-related intangible assets, including any portion that is allocated to noncontrolling interests. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the company’s operating results with other asset management firms that have not engaged in acquisitions. 5. Restructuring expense - Certain non-recurring expenses associated with restructuring the business, including lease abandonment-related expenses and severance costs associated with staff reductions that are not reflective of ongoing earnings generation of the business. 6. Deferred compensation and related investments - Compensation expense, gains and losses (realized and unrealized), and interest and dividend income related to market performance of deferred compensation and related balance sheet investments. Market performance of deferred compensation plans and related investments can vary significantly from period to period. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the Company's operating results with prior periods. 7. Acquisition and integration expenses - Expenses that are directly related to acquisition and integration activities. Acquisition expenses include certain transaction related employment expenses, transaction closing costs, change in fair value of contingent consideration, certain professional fees, and financing fees. Integration expenses include costs incurred that are directly attributable to combining businesses, including compensation, restructuring and severance charges, professional fees, consulting fees, and other expenses. Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the company’s operating results with other asset management firms that have not engaged in acquisitions. Components of Acquisition and Integration Expenses for the respective periods are shown below: Three Months Ended Acquisition and Integration Expenses 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Employment expenses $ 1,099 $ 8,183 $ 1,042 Other operating expenses — 1,782 — Change in fair value of contingent consideration (3,300 ) (6,800 ) — Total Acquisition and Integration Expenses $ (2,201 ) $ 3,165 $ 1,042 8. Other - Certain expenses that are not reflective of the ongoing earnings generation of the business. Employment expenses and noncontrolling interests are adjusted for fair value measurements of affiliate minority interests. Other operating expenses are adjusted for non-capitalized debt issuance costs and amortization of lease termination fees. Interest expense is adjusted to remove gains on early extinguishment of debt and the write-off of previously capitalized costs associated with the modification of debt. Income tax expense (benefit) items are adjusted for uncertain tax positions, changes in tax law, valuation allowances, and other unusual or infrequent items not related to current operating results to reflect a normalized effective rate. Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the company’s operating results with prior periods. Components of Other for the respective periods are shown below: Three Months Ended Other 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Employment expense fair value adjustments $ 1,134 $ (49 ) $ 1,262 Amortization of lease termination fees 1,773 — 1,182 Tax impact of adjustments (760 ) 13 (637 ) Other discrete tax adjustments (655 ) (641 ) (419 ) Affiliate minority interest fair value adjustments 6,672 (1,576 ) 4,088 Total Other $ 8,164 $ (2,253 ) $ 5,476 Seed Capital and CLO Related 9. Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses - Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) of seed capital and CLO investments. Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) generated by investments in seed capital and CLO investments can vary significantly from period to period and do not reflect the company’s operating results from providing investment management and related services. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the company’s operating results with prior periods and with other asset management firms that do not have meaningful seed capital and CLO investments. Definitions: Revenues, as adjusted, comprise the fee revenues paid by clients for investment management and related services. Revenues, as adjusted, for purposes of calculating net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, differ from U.S. GAAP, namely in excluding the impact of operating activities of consolidated investment products and reduced to exclude fees passed through to third-party client intermediaries who own the retail client relationship and are responsible for distributing the product and servicing the client. Operating expenses, as adjusted, is calculated to reflect expenses from ongoing continuing operations. Operating expenses, as adjusted, for purposes of calculating net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, differ from U.S. GAAP expenses in that they exclude amortization or impairment, if any, of intangible assets, restructuring and severance, the effect of consolidated investment products, acquisition and integration-related expenses and certain other expenses that do not reflect the ongoing earnings generation of the business. Operating margin, as adjusted, is a metric used to evaluate efficiency represented by operating income, as adjusted, divided by revenues, as adjusted. Earnings (loss) per share, as adjusted, represent net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, divided by weighted average shares outstanding, as adjusted, on either a basic or diluted basis. Forward-Looking Information This press release contains statements that are, or may be considered to be, forward-looking statements. 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Virtus Investment Partners Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2024 By: Virtus Investment Partners via Business Wire July 26, 2024 at 07:00 AM EDT Earnings Per Share - Diluted of $2.43; Earnings Per Share - Diluted, as Adjusted, of $6.53 Total Sales of $6.1B; Net Flows of ($2.6B); Assets Under Management of $173.6B Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS) today reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Financial Highlights (Unaudited) (in millions, except per share data or as noted) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change U.S. GAAP Financial Measures Revenues $ 224.4 $ 213.5 5 % $ 222.0 1 % Operating expenses $ 180.2 $ 174.5 3 % $ 189.7 (5 %) Operating income (loss) $ 44.2 $ 39.0 13 % $ 32.3 37 % Operating margin 19.7 % 18.3 % 14.5 % Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. $ 17.6 $ 30.3 (42 %) $ 29.9 (41 %) Earnings (loss) per share - diluted $ 2.43 $ 4.10 (41 %) $ 4.10 (41 %) Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 7.242 7.385 (2 %) 7.287 (1 %) Non-GAAP Financial Measures (1) Revenues, as adjusted $ 203.0 $ 190.6 7 % $ 200.2 1 % Operating expenses, as adjusted $ 137.0 $ 129.0 6 % $ 143.8 (5 %) Operating income (loss), as adjusted $ 66.0 $ 61.6 7 % $ 56.4 17 % Operating margin, as adjusted 32.5 % 32.3 % 28.2 % Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted $ 47.3 $ 40.1 18 % $ 39.4 20 % Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, as adjusted $ 6.53 $ 5.43 20 % $ 5.41 21 % (1) See the information beginning on page 10 for reconciliations to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures and other important disclosures Earnings Summary The company presents U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP earnings information in this release. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial measures presented reflect the company’s operating results from providing investment management and related services to individuals and institutions and uses these measures to evaluate financial performance. Non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations and should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures. Non-GAAP information and reconciliations to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures can be found beginning on page 10 of this earnings release. Assets Under Management and Asset Flows (in billions) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change Ending total assets under management $ 173.6 $ 168.3 3% $ 179.3 (3%) Average total assets under management $ 175.2 $ 163.0 7% $ 173.4 1% Total sales $ 6.1 $ 7.6 (19%) $ 7.6 (19%) Net flows $ (2.6 ) $ — N/M $ (1.2 ) 117% N/M - Not Meaningful Total assets under management of $173.6 billion at June 30, 2024 decreased 3% from $179.3 billion at March 31, 2024 due to market performance and net outflows in U.S. retail funds and institutional accounts, partially offset by positive net flows in retail separate accounts, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and global funds. In addition, the company provided services to $2.6 billion of other fee-earning assets that are not included in assets under management. Total sales of $6.1 billion declined from $7.6 billion in the first quarter primarily due to lower sales of U.S. retail funds and institutional accounts. Institutional sales of $1.2 billion decreased from $1.7 billion in the prior quarter due to lower domestic equity sales. Retail separate account sales of $2.2 billion compared with $2.4 billion, with higher private client sales offset by lower intermediary sold. Open-end fund sales of $2.8 billion declined from $3.5 billion, as higher sales of large cap and global equity were more than offset by declines in other strategies. Net flows of ($2.6) billion compared with ($1.2) billion in the first quarter and included continued positive net flows in retail separate accounts, ETFs, and global funds. Institutional net flows of ($1.7) billion compared with ($1.3) billion and included a ($0.7) billion outflow from a partial rebalancing by a large account. Retail separate account net flows of $0.5 billion compared with $0.7 billion in the prior quarter, with positive net flows in both intermediary sold and private client. Open-end fund net flows of ($1.3) billion compared with ($0.6) billion in the prior quarter and included positive net flows in small/mid-cap and global equity strategies. GAAP Results Operating income of $44.2 million increased 37% from $32.3 million in the prior quarter due to a 1% increase in revenues, reflecting higher average assets under management, and a 5% decrease in operating expenses. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to lower employment expenses, which declined 8% to $105.7 million due to seasonally higher expenses in the prior quarter, and a decrease in the fair value of contingent consideration. These decreases were partially offset by higher other operating expenses, primarily due to a $0.7 million annual equity grant to the Board of Directors, and operating expenses of consolidated investment products. Net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. of $2.43 per diluted share included ($1.71) of realized and unrealized losses on investments, ($1.04) of fair value adjustments to minority interests, ($0.18) of amortization of an early lease termination fee, ($0.13) of collateralized loan obligation (CLO) expense, ($0.11) of acquisition and integration costs, and ($0.07) of restructuring expenses, partially offset by $0.34 of fair value adjustments to contingent consideration. Net income per diluted share of $4.10 in the prior quarter included ($0.69) of fair value adjustments to affiliate minority interests, ($0.12) of amortization related to an early lease termination fee, ($0.11) of acquisition and integration costs and ($0.08) of restructuring, partially offset by $0.76 of realized and unrealized gains on investments. The effective tax rate of 31% increased from 19% in the prior quarter, primarily reflecting changes in income tax valuation allowances from net unrealized and realized losses on the company’s investments compared with gains in the prior quarter. Non-GAAP Results Revenues, as adjusted, of $203.0 million increased 1% from $200.2 million in the prior quarter primarily due to higher average assets under management. Employment expenses, as adjusted, of $103.5 million decreased from $111.6 million due to prior quarter seasonal expenses, partially offset by higher variable incentive compensation. Other operating expenses, as adjusted, of $31.3 million increased from $30.2 million primarily due to the $0.7 million annual equity grant to the Board of Directors. Operating income, as adjusted, of $66.0 million and the related margin of 32.5% increased from $56.4 million and 28.2%, respectively, in the prior quarter primarily due to prior quarter seasonal expenses and higher investment management fees. Net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, per diluted share was $6.53, an increase of 21% from $5.41 in the prior quarter. The increase primarily reflected the impact of prior quarter seasonal items and higher investment management fees. The effective tax rate, as adjusted, of 26% was unchanged from the prior quarter. Select Balance Sheet Items (Unaudited) (in millions) As of As of 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change Cash and cash equivalents $ 183.0 $ 201.5 (9 %) $ 123.9 48 % Gross debt (1) $ 252.4 $ 300.2 (16 %) $ 258.1 (2 %) Contingent consideration (2) $ 63.4 $ 94.4 (33 %) $ 66.7 (5 %) Redeemable noncontrolling interests (3) $ 84.7 $ 87.6 (3 %) $ 80.0 6 % Total equity exc. noncontrolling interests $ 868.7 $ 851.5 2 % $ 871.7 — % Other Metrics Working capital (4) $ 143.0 $ 162.0 (12 %) $ 123.4 16 % Net debt (cash) (5) $ 69.4 $ 98.7 (30 %) $ 134.2 (48 %) (1) Excludes deferred financing costs of $4.8 million, $6.0 million, and $5.1 million, as of June 30, 2024, June 30, 2023, and March 31, 2024, respectively (2) Represents estimated revenue participation and contingent payments (3) Excludes redeemable noncontrolling interests of consolidated investment products of $44.7 million, $22.8 million, and $35.2 million as of June 30, 2024, June 30, 2023, and March 31, 2024, respectively (4) Defined as cash and cash equivalents plus accounts receivable, net, and deferred compensation related investments less accrued compensation and benefits excluding affiliate minority interests, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, dividends payable, debt principal payments due over next 12 months and revenue participation amounts earned as of the balance sheet date and due within 12 months. As of March 31, 2024, minority interest liabilities accounted for as accrued compensation were removed from the definition of working capital and prior periods have been adjusted to conform to this definition. (5) Defined as gross debt less cash and cash equivalents in accordance with the company's credit agreement Working capital of $143.0 million at June 30, 2024 compared with $123.4 million at March 31, 2024, as cash earnings more than offset return of capital and debt repayment. During the quarter, the company repurchased 55,099 shares for $12.5 million, and repaid $5.7 million of debt. Gross debt at June 30, 2024 was $252.4 million, and net debt was $69.4 million, or 0.2x EBITDA. Conference Call and Investor Presentation Management will host an investor conference call and webcast on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. Eastern to discuss these financial results and related matters. The presentation that will accompany the conference call is available in the Investor Relations section of virtus.com. A replay of the call will be available in the Investor Relations section for at least one year. We routinely post important information for investors on the Investor Relations section of our website and may use this website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. We may also use social media channels to communicate with our investors and the public about our company, our products and other matters, and those communications could be deemed to be material information. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website or social media channels are not incorporated by reference into, and are not a part of, this document. About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. We provide investment management products and services from our affiliated managers, each with a distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, as well as select subadvisers. Investment solutions are available across multiple disciplines and product types to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information about our firm, investment partners, and strategies is available at virtus.com. U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change Revenues Investment management fees $ 191,652 $ 179,979 6 % $ 188,360 2 % $ 380,012 $ 344,457 10 % Distribution and service fees 13,410 14,132 (5 %) 14,030 (4 %) 27,440 28,285 (3 %) Administration and shareholder service fees 18,308 18,240 — % 18,678 (2 %) 36,986 36,599 1 % Other income and fees 1,014 1,185 (14 %) 974 4 % 1,988 2,069 (4 %) Total revenues 224,384 213,536 5 % 222,042 1 % 446,426 411,410 9 % Operating Expenses Employment expenses 105,667 104,694 1 % 115,163 (8 %) 220,830 203,308 9 % Distribution and other asset-based expenses 23,695 25,460 (7 %) 24,348 (3 %) 48,043 49,175 (2 %) Other operating expenses 33,050 33,483 (1 %) 31,375 5 % 64,425 64,213 — % Operating expenses of consolidated investment products 2,909 360 N/M 690 322 % 3,599 1,060 240 % Restructuring expense 690 — N/M 797 (13 %) 1,487 — N/M Change in fair value of contingent consideration (3,300 ) (6,800 ) (51 %) — N/M (3,300 ) (6,800 ) (51 %) Depreciation expense 2,270 1,485 53 % 2,028 12 % 4,298 2,630 63 % Amortization expense 15,198 15,808 (4 %) 15,335 (1 %) 30,533 30,199 1 % Total operating expenses 180,179 174,490 3 % 189,736 (5 %) 369,915 343,785 8 % Operating Income (Loss) 44,205 39,046 13 % 32,306 37 % 76,511 67,625 13 % Other Income (Expense) Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net (1,553 ) 1,717 N/M 3,416 N/M 1,863 4,387 (58 %) Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of consolidated investment products, net (12,936 ) (4,436 ) 192 % 1,535 N/M (11,401 ) (1,840 ) N/M Other income (expense), net 597 (847 ) N/M 550 9 % 1,147 (1,190 ) N/M Total other income (expense), net (13,892 ) (3,566 ) 290 % 5,501 N/M (8,391 ) 1,357 N/M Interest Income (Expense) Interest expense (5,611 ) (6,217 ) (10 %) (5,681 ) (1 %) (11,292 ) (11,222 ) 1 % Interest and dividend income 2,643 2,675 (1 %) 3,469 (24 %) 6,112 5,913 3 % Interest and dividend income of investments of consolidated investment products 52,385 47,884 9 % 51,115 2 % 103,500 94,698 9 % Interest expense of consolidated investment products (41,960 ) (38,732 ) 8 % (40,012 ) 5 % (81,972 ) (73,935 ) 11 % Total interest income (expense), net 7,457 5,610 33 % 8,891 (16 %) 16,348 15,454 6 % Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 37,770 41,090 (8 %) 46,698 (19 %) 84,468 84,436 — % Income tax expense (benefit) 11,748 10,910 8 % 8,831 33 % 20,579 19,613 5 % Net Income (Loss) 26,022 30,180 (14 %) 37,867 (31 %) 63,889 64,823 (1 %) Noncontrolling interests (8,408 ) 77 N/M (8,009 ) 5 % (16,417 ) 4,058 N/M Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. $ 17,614 $ 30,257 (42 %) $ 29,858 (41 %) $ 47,472 $ 68,881 (31 %) Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic $ 2.47 $ 4.14 (40 %) $ 4.19 (41 %) $ 6.66 $ 9.47 (30 %) Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Diluted $ 2.43 $ 4.10 (41 %) $ 4.10 (41 %) $ 6.54 $ 9.31 (30 %) Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share $ 1.90 $ 1.65 15 % $ 1.90 — % $ 3.80 $ 3.30 15 % Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic 7,127 7,308 (2 %) 7,119 — % 7,123 7,277 (2 %) Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted 7,242 7,385 (2 %) 7,287 (1 %) 7,264 7,398 (2 %) N/M - Not Meaningful Assets Under Management - Product and Asset Class (in millions) Three Months Ended 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 By Product (period end): Open-End Funds (1) $ 56,828 $ 54,145 $ 56,062 $ 57,818 $ 55,852 Closed-End Funds 10,166 9,472 10,026 10,064 9,915 Retail Separate Accounts (2) 38,992 38,665 43,202 46,816 45,672 Institutional Accounts (3) 62,330 60,257 62,969 64,613 62,146 Total $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 173,585 By Product (average) (4) Open-End Funds (1) $ 56,120 $ 56,511 $ 54,132 $ 56,828 $ 56,692 Closed-End Funds 10,224 10,001 9,591 9,862 9,894 Retail Separate Accounts 37,397 38,992 38,665 43,202 46,816 Institutional Accounts (3) 59,248 62,368 60,319 63,466 61,773 Total $ 162,989 $ 167,872 $ 162,707 $ 173,358 $ 175,175 By Asset Class (period end): Equity $ 91,211 $ 87,984 $ 96,703 $ 103,501 $ 99,224 Fixed Income 38,361 37,352 37,192 37,037 36,970 Multi-Asset (5) 20,914 19,937 21,411 21,975 21,060 Alternatives (6) 17,830 17,266 16,953 16,798 16,331 Total $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 173,585 Assets Under Management - Average Management Fees Earned (7) (in basis points) Three Months Ended 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 By Product: Open-End Funds (1) 49.3 51.1 49.7 49.9 50.9 Closed-End Funds 57.6 58.2 58.4 58.7 58.6 Retail Separate Accounts (2) 44.1 43.3 43.3 43.9 43.3 Institutional Accounts (3)(8) 31.6 30.3 33.2 30.8 30.7 All Products (8) 42.2 42.0 42.6 41.9 42.2 (1) Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, global funds, exchange traded funds, and variable insurance funds (2) Includes investment models provided to managed account sponsors (3) Represents assets under management of institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products (4) Averages are calculated as follows: - Funds - average daily or weekly balances - Retail Separate Accounts - prior-quarter ending balance - Institutional Accounts - average of month-end balances in quarter (5) Consists of multi-asset offerings not included in equity, fixed income, and alternatives (6) Consists of managed futures, event-driven, real estate securities, infrastructure, long/short, and other strategies (7) Represents investment management fees, as adjusted, divided by average assets. Investment management fees, as adjusted, exclude the impact of consolidated investment products and are net of revenue-related adjustments. Revenue-related adjustments are based on specific agreements and reflect the portion of investment management fees passed through to third-party client intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products (8) Includes performance-related fees, in basis points, earned during the three months ended as follows: 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 Institutional Accounts 0.2 0.4 2.2 0.3 0.3 All Products 0.1 0.1 0.8 0.1 0.1 Assets Under Management - Asset Flows by Product (in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 6/30/2024 Open-End Funds (1) Beginning balance $ 53,865 $ 56,828 $ 54,145 $ 56,062 $ 57,818 $ 53,000 $ 56,062 Inflows 2,550 2,687 2,940 3,476 2,777 5,561 6,253 Outflows (4,692 ) (4,137 ) (4,905 ) (4,104 ) (4,120 ) (9,484 ) (8,224 ) Net flows (2,142 ) (1,450 ) (1,965 ) (628 ) (1,343 ) (3,923 ) (1,971 ) Market performance 2,163 (1,034 ) 4,260 2,560 (480 ) 4,934 2,080 Other (2) 2,942 (199 ) (378 ) (176 ) (143 ) 2,817 (319 ) Ending balance $ 56,828 $ 54,145 $ 56,062 $ 57,818 $ 55,852 $ 56,828 $ 55,852 Closed-End Funds Beginning balance $ 10,358 $ 10,166 $ 9,472 $ 10,026 $ 10,064 $ 10,361 $ 10,026 Inflows 20 — — — — 24 — Outflows — — — — (41 ) — (41 ) Net flows 20 — — — (41 ) 24 (41 ) Market performance (1 ) (504 ) 753 239 83 204 322 Other (2) (211 ) (190 ) (199 ) (201 ) (191 ) (423 ) (392 ) Ending balance $ 10,166 $ 9,472 $ 10,026 $ 10,064 $ 9,915 $ 10,166 $ 9,915 Retail Separate Accounts (3) Beginning balance $ 37,397 $ 38,992 $ 38,665 $ 43,202 $ 46,816 $ 35,352 $ 43,202 Inflows 1,346 1,849 2,118 2,373 2,172 2,713 4,545 Outflows (1,434 ) (1,524 ) (1,726 ) (1,695 ) (1,688 ) (2,722 ) (3,383 ) Net flows (88 ) 325 392 678 484 (9 ) 1,162 Market performance 1,683 (652 ) 4,144 2,936 (1,631 ) 3,649 1,305 Other (2) — — 1 — 3 — 3 Ending balance $ 38,992 $ 38,665 $ 43,202 $ 46,816 $ 45,672 $ 38,992 $ 45,672 Institutional Accounts (4) Beginning balance $ 53,229 $ 62,330 $ 60,257 $ 62,969 $ 64,613 $ 50,663 $ 62,969 Inflows 3,660 1,274 1,179 1,734 1,188 5,512 2,922 Outflows (1,478 ) (1,648 ) (3,406 ) (3,022 ) (2,913 ) (3,525 ) (5,935 ) Net flows 2,182 (374 ) (2,227 ) (1,288 ) (1,725 ) 1,987 (3,013 ) Market performance 2,440 (1,434 ) 5,165 3,001 (549 ) 5,346 2,452 Other (2) 4,479 (265 ) (226 ) (69 ) (193 ) 4,334 (262 ) Ending balance $ 62,330 $ 60,257 $ 62,969 $ 64,613 $ 62,146 $ 62,330 $ 62,146 Total Beginning balance $ 154,849 $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 149,376 $ 172,259 Inflows 7,576 5,810 6,237 7,583 6,137 13,810 13,720 Outflows (7,604 ) (7,309 ) (10,037 ) (8,821 ) (8,762 ) (15,731 ) (17,583 ) Net flows (28 ) (1,499 ) (3,800 ) (1,238 ) (2,625 ) (1,921 ) (3,863 ) Market performance 6,285 (3,624 ) 14,322 8,736 (2,577 ) 14,133 6,159 Other (2) 7,210 (654 ) (802 ) (446 ) (524 ) 6,728 (970 ) Ending balance $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 173,585 $ 168,316 $ 173,585 (1) Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, global funds, exchange traded funds, and variable insurance funds (2) Represents open-end and closed-end fund distributions net of reinvestments, the net change in assets from cash management strategies, and the impact of non-sales related activities such as asset acquisitions/(dispositions), seed capital investments/(withdrawals), current income or capital returned by structured products and the use of leverage (3) Includes investment models provided to managed account sponsors (4) Represents assets under management of institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products Non-GAAP Information and Reconciliations (in thousands except per share data) The non-GAAP financial measures included in this release differ from financial measures determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a result of the reclassification of certain income statement items, as well as the exclusion of certain expenses and other items that are not reflective of the earnings generated from providing investment management and related services. Management uses these measures to evaluate the company’s financial performance and operational decision-making. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when presented together with directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures, are useful to investors and other interested parties to provide additional insight, promote transparency and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the information used by management. Please see the Notes to Reconciliations on page 14 for additional information on how these measures reflect the company’s operating results. Non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations and should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures. Also, the non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release may not be comparable to the similarly titled measures used by other companies. The following are reconciliations and related notes of the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure to each non-GAAP measure: Three Months Ended Revenues 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Total revenues, GAAP $ 224,384 $ 213,536 $ 222,042 Consolidated investment products revenues (1) 2,326 2,479 2,544 Investment management fees (2) (10,282 ) (11,326 ) (10,316 ) Distribution and service fees (2) (13,413 ) (14,134 ) (14,032 ) Total revenues, as adjusted $ 203,015 $ 190,555 $ 200,238 Operating Expenses Total operating expenses, GAAP $ 180,179 $ 174,490 $ 189,736 Consolidated investment products expenses (1) (2,909 ) (360 ) (690 ) Distribution and other asset-based expenses (3) (23,695 ) (25,460 ) (24,348 ) Amortization of intangible assets (4) (15,198 ) (15,808 ) (15,335 ) Restructuring expense (5) (690 ) — (797 ) Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 36 (747 ) (1,249 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) 2,201 (3,165 ) (1,042 ) Other (8) (2,907 ) 49 (2,444 ) Total operating expenses, as adjusted $ 137,017 $ 128,999 $ 143,831 Operating Income (Loss) Operating income (loss), GAAP $ 44,205 $ 39,046 $ 32,306 Consolidated investment products (earnings) losses (1) 5,235 2,839 3,234 Amortization of intangible assets (4) 15,198 15,808 15,335 Restructuring expense (5) 690 — 797 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) (36 ) 747 1,249 Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (2,201 ) 3,165 1,042 Other (8) 2,907 (49 ) 2,444 Operating income (loss), as adjusted $ 65,998 $ 61,556 $ 56,407 Operating margin, GAAP 19.7 % 18.3 % 14.5 % Operating margin, as adjusted 32.5 % 32.3 % 28.2 % Three Months Ended Income (Loss) Before Taxes 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Income (loss) before taxes, GAAP $ 37,770 $ 41,090 $ 46,698 Consolidated investment products (earnings) losses (1) 268 283 (1,819 ) Amortization of intangible assets (4) 15,198 15,808 15,335 Restructuring expense (5) 690 — 797 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 545 (596 ) (400 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (2,201 ) 3,165 1,042 Other (8) 2,907 (49 ) 2,444 Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (9) 12,175 (1,057 ) (7,333 ) Income (loss) before taxes, as adjusted $ 67,352 $ 58,644 $ 56,764 Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense (benefit), GAAP $ 11,748 $ 10,910 $ 8,831 Tax impact of: Amortization of intangible assets (4) 3,973 4,334 3,993 Restructuring expense (5) 180 — 208 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 142 (163 ) (104 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (575 ) 868 271 Other (8) 1,415 628 1,056 Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (9) 725 (497 ) 529 Income tax expense (benefit), as adjusted $ 17,608 $ 16,080 $ 14,784 Effective tax rate, GAAPA 31.1 % 26.6 % 18.9 % Effective tax rate, as adjustedB 26.1 % 27.4 % 26.0 % A Reflects income tax expense (benefit), GAAP, divided by income (loss) before taxes, GAAP B Reflects income tax expense (benefit), as adjusted, divided by income (loss) before taxes, as adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. $ 17,614 $ 30,257 $ 29,858 Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax (4) 10,738 10,775 10,863 Restructuring expense, net of tax (5) 510 — 589 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 403 (433 ) (296 ) Acquisition and integration expenses, net of tax (7) (1,626 ) 2,297 771 Other, net of tax (8) 8,164 (2,253 ) 5,476 Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses, net of tax (9) 11,450 (560 ) (7,862 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted $ 47,253 $ 40,083 $ 39,399 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 7,242 7,385 7,287 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, GAAP $ 2.43 $ 4.10 $ 4.10 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, as adjusted $ 6.53 $ 5.43 $ 5.41 Three Months Ended Administration and Shareholder Services Fees 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Administration and shareholder service fees, GAAP $ 18,308 $ 18,240 $ 18,678 Consolidated investment products fees (1) 23 33 39 Administration and shareholder service fees, as adjusted $ 18,331 $ 18,273 $ 18,717 Employment Expenses Employment expenses, GAAP $ 105,667 $ 104,694 $ 115,163 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 36 (747 ) (1,249 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (1,099 ) (8,183 ) (1,042 ) Other (8) (1,134 ) 49 (1,262 ) Employment expenses, as adjusted $ 103,470 $ 95,813 $ 111,610 Other Operating Expenses Other operating expenses, GAAP $ 33,050 $ 33,483 $ 31,375 Acquisition and integration expenses (7) — (1,782 ) — Other (8) (1,773 ) — (1,182 ) Other operating expenses, as adjusted $ 31,277 $ 31,701 $ 30,193 Total Other Income (Expense), Net Total other income (expense), net GAAP $ (13,892 ) $ (3,566 ) $ 5,501 Consolidated investment products (1) 1,492 4,868 4,127 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 611 (1,312 ) (1,623 ) Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (9) 12,175 (1,057 ) (7,333 ) Total other income (expense), net as adjusted $ 386 $ (1,067 ) $ 672 Interest and Dividend Income Interest and dividend income, GAAP $ 2,643 $ 2,675 $ 3,469 Consolidated investment products (1) 3,966 1,728 1,923 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) (30 ) (31 ) (26 ) Interest and dividend income, as adjusted $ 6,579 $ 4,372 $ 5,366 Total Noncontrolling Interests Total noncontrolling interests, GAAP $ (8,408 ) $ 77 $ (8,009 ) Consolidated investment products (1) (268 ) (283 ) 1,819 Amortization of intangible assets (4) (487 ) (699 ) (479 ) Other (8) 6,672 (1,576 ) 4,088 Total noncontrolling interests, as adjusted $ (2,491 ) $ (2,481 ) $ (2,581 ) Notes to Reconciliations: Reclassifications: 1. Consolidated investment products - Revenues and expenses generated by operating activities of mutual funds and CLOs that are consolidated in the financial statements. Management believes that excluding these operating activities to reflect net revenues and expenses of the company prior to the consolidation of these products is consistent with the approach of reflecting its operating results from managing third-party client assets. Other Adjustments: Revenue Related 2. Investment management/Distribution and service fees - Each of these revenue line items is reduced to exclude fees passed through to third-party client intermediaries who own the retail client relationship and are responsible for distributing company sponsored investment products and servicing the client. The amount of fees fluctuates each period, based on a predetermined percentage of the value of assets under management, and varies based on the type of investment product. The specific adjustments are as follows: Investment management fees - Based on specific agreements, the portion of investment management fees passed-through to third-party intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products. Distribution and service fees - Based on distinct arrangements, fees collected by the company then passed-through to third-party client intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products. The adjustment represents all of the company's distribution and service fees that are recorded as a separate line item on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the company's operating results with other asset management firms that do not utilize third-party client intermediaries. Expense Related 3. Distribution and other asset-based expenses - Primarily payments to third-party client intermediaries for providing services to investors in sponsored investment products. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the company’s operating results with other asset management firms that do not utilize third-party client intermediaries. 4. Amortization of intangible assets - Non-cash amortization expense or impairment expense, if any, attributable to acquisition-related intangible assets, including any portion that is allocated to noncontrolling interests. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the company’s operating results with other asset management firms that have not engaged in acquisitions. 5. Restructuring expense - Certain non-recurring expenses associated with restructuring the business, including lease abandonment-related expenses and severance costs associated with staff reductions that are not reflective of ongoing earnings generation of the business. 6. Deferred compensation and related investments - Compensation expense, gains and losses (realized and unrealized), and interest and dividend income related to market performance of deferred compensation and related balance sheet investments. Market performance of deferred compensation plans and related investments can vary significantly from period to period. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the Company's operating results with prior periods. 7. Acquisition and integration expenses - Expenses that are directly related to acquisition and integration activities. Acquisition expenses include certain transaction related employment expenses, transaction closing costs, change in fair value of contingent consideration, certain professional fees, and financing fees. Integration expenses include costs incurred that are directly attributable to combining businesses, including compensation, restructuring and severance charges, professional fees, consulting fees, and other expenses. Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the company’s operating results with other asset management firms that have not engaged in acquisitions. Components of Acquisition and Integration Expenses for the respective periods are shown below: Three Months Ended Acquisition and Integration Expenses 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Employment expenses $ 1,099 $ 8,183 $ 1,042 Other operating expenses — 1,782 — Change in fair value of contingent consideration (3,300 ) (6,800 ) — Total Acquisition and Integration Expenses $ (2,201 ) $ 3,165 $ 1,042 8. Other - Certain expenses that are not reflective of the ongoing earnings generation of the business. Employment expenses and noncontrolling interests are adjusted for fair value measurements of affiliate minority interests. Other operating expenses are adjusted for non-capitalized debt issuance costs and amortization of lease termination fees. Interest expense is adjusted to remove gains on early extinguishment of debt and the write-off of previously capitalized costs associated with the modification of debt. Income tax expense (benefit) items are adjusted for uncertain tax positions, changes in tax law, valuation allowances, and other unusual or infrequent items not related to current operating results to reflect a normalized effective rate. Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the company’s operating results with prior periods. Components of Other for the respective periods are shown below: Three Months Ended Other 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Employment expense fair value adjustments $ 1,134 $ (49 ) $ 1,262 Amortization of lease termination fees 1,773 — 1,182 Tax impact of adjustments (760 ) 13 (637 ) Other discrete tax adjustments (655 ) (641 ) (419 ) Affiliate minority interest fair value adjustments 6,672 (1,576 ) 4,088 Total Other $ 8,164 $ (2,253 ) $ 5,476 Seed Capital and CLO Related 9. Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses - Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) of seed capital and CLO investments. Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) generated by investments in seed capital and CLO investments can vary significantly from period to period and do not reflect the company’s operating results from providing investment management and related services. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the company’s operating results with prior periods and with other asset management firms that do not have meaningful seed capital and CLO investments. Definitions: Revenues, as adjusted, comprise the fee revenues paid by clients for investment management and related services. Revenues, as adjusted, for purposes of calculating net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, differ from U.S. GAAP, namely in excluding the impact of operating activities of consolidated investment products and reduced to exclude fees passed through to third-party client intermediaries who own the retail client relationship and are responsible for distributing the product and servicing the client. Operating expenses, as adjusted, is calculated to reflect expenses from ongoing continuing operations. Operating expenses, as adjusted, for purposes of calculating net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, differ from U.S. GAAP expenses in that they exclude amortization or impairment, if any, of intangible assets, restructuring and severance, the effect of consolidated investment products, acquisition and integration-related expenses and certain other expenses that do not reflect the ongoing earnings generation of the business. Operating margin, as adjusted, is a metric used to evaluate efficiency represented by operating income, as adjusted, divided by revenues, as adjusted. Earnings (loss) per share, as adjusted, represent net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, divided by weighted average shares outstanding, as adjusted, on either a basic or diluted basis. Forward-Looking Information This press release contains statements that are, or may be considered to be, forward-looking statements. 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Our business and our forward- looking statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented by our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), as well as the following risks and uncertainties resulting from: (i) any reduction in our assets under management; (ii) inability to achieve expected benefits of strategic transactions; (iii) withdrawal, renegotiation or termination of investment management agreements; (iv) damage to our reputation; (v) inability to satisfy financial debt covenants and required payments; (vi) inability to attract and retain key personnel; (vii) challenges from competition; (viii) adverse developments related to unaffiliated subadvisers; (ix) negative changes in key distribution relationships; (x) interruptions, breaches, or failures of technology systems; (xi) loss on our investments; (xii) lack of sufficient capital on satisfactory terms; (xiii) adverse regulatory and legal developments; (xiv) failure to comply with investment guidelines or other contractual requirements; (xv) adverse civil litigation, government investigations, or proceedings; (xvi) unfavorable changes in tax laws or limitations; (xvii) inability to make common stock dividend payments; (xviii) impediments from certain corporate governance provisions; (xix) losses or costs not covered by insurance; (xx) impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets; and other risks and uncertainties. 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Earnings Per Share - Diluted of $2.43; Earnings Per Share - Diluted, as Adjusted, of $6.53 Total Sales of $6.1B; Net Flows of ($2.6B); Assets Under Management of $173.6B
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS) today reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Financial Highlights (Unaudited) (in millions, except per share data or as noted) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change U.S. GAAP Financial Measures Revenues $ 224.4 $ 213.5 5 % $ 222.0 1 % Operating expenses $ 180.2 $ 174.5 3 % $ 189.7 (5 %) Operating income (loss) $ 44.2 $ 39.0 13 % $ 32.3 37 % Operating margin 19.7 % 18.3 % 14.5 % Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. $ 17.6 $ 30.3 (42 %) $ 29.9 (41 %) Earnings (loss) per share - diluted $ 2.43 $ 4.10 (41 %) $ 4.10 (41 %) Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 7.242 7.385 (2 %) 7.287 (1 %) Non-GAAP Financial Measures (1) Revenues, as adjusted $ 203.0 $ 190.6 7 % $ 200.2 1 % Operating expenses, as adjusted $ 137.0 $ 129.0 6 % $ 143.8 (5 %) Operating income (loss), as adjusted $ 66.0 $ 61.6 7 % $ 56.4 17 % Operating margin, as adjusted 32.5 % 32.3 % 28.2 % Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted $ 47.3 $ 40.1 18 % $ 39.4 20 % Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, as adjusted $ 6.53 $ 5.43 20 % $ 5.41 21 % (1) See the information beginning on page 10 for reconciliations to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures and other important disclosures Earnings Summary The company presents U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP earnings information in this release. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial measures presented reflect the company’s operating results from providing investment management and related services to individuals and institutions and uses these measures to evaluate financial performance. Non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations and should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures. Non-GAAP information and reconciliations to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures can be found beginning on page 10 of this earnings release. Assets Under Management and Asset Flows (in billions) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change Ending total assets under management $ 173.6 $ 168.3 3% $ 179.3 (3%) Average total assets under management $ 175.2 $ 163.0 7% $ 173.4 1% Total sales $ 6.1 $ 7.6 (19%) $ 7.6 (19%) Net flows $ (2.6 ) $ — N/M $ (1.2 ) 117% N/M - Not Meaningful Total assets under management of $173.6 billion at June 30, 2024 decreased 3% from $179.3 billion at March 31, 2024 due to market performance and net outflows in U.S. retail funds and institutional accounts, partially offset by positive net flows in retail separate accounts, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and global funds. In addition, the company provided services to $2.6 billion of other fee-earning assets that are not included in assets under management. Total sales of $6.1 billion declined from $7.6 billion in the first quarter primarily due to lower sales of U.S. retail funds and institutional accounts. Institutional sales of $1.2 billion decreased from $1.7 billion in the prior quarter due to lower domestic equity sales. Retail separate account sales of $2.2 billion compared with $2.4 billion, with higher private client sales offset by lower intermediary sold. Open-end fund sales of $2.8 billion declined from $3.5 billion, as higher sales of large cap and global equity were more than offset by declines in other strategies. Net flows of ($2.6) billion compared with ($1.2) billion in the first quarter and included continued positive net flows in retail separate accounts, ETFs, and global funds. Institutional net flows of ($1.7) billion compared with ($1.3) billion and included a ($0.7) billion outflow from a partial rebalancing by a large account. Retail separate account net flows of $0.5 billion compared with $0.7 billion in the prior quarter, with positive net flows in both intermediary sold and private client. Open-end fund net flows of ($1.3) billion compared with ($0.6) billion in the prior quarter and included positive net flows in small/mid-cap and global equity strategies. GAAP Results Operating income of $44.2 million increased 37% from $32.3 million in the prior quarter due to a 1% increase in revenues, reflecting higher average assets under management, and a 5% decrease in operating expenses. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to lower employment expenses, which declined 8% to $105.7 million due to seasonally higher expenses in the prior quarter, and a decrease in the fair value of contingent consideration. These decreases were partially offset by higher other operating expenses, primarily due to a $0.7 million annual equity grant to the Board of Directors, and operating expenses of consolidated investment products. Net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. of $2.43 per diluted share included ($1.71) of realized and unrealized losses on investments, ($1.04) of fair value adjustments to minority interests, ($0.18) of amortization of an early lease termination fee, ($0.13) of collateralized loan obligation (CLO) expense, ($0.11) of acquisition and integration costs, and ($0.07) of restructuring expenses, partially offset by $0.34 of fair value adjustments to contingent consideration. Net income per diluted share of $4.10 in the prior quarter included ($0.69) of fair value adjustments to affiliate minority interests, ($0.12) of amortization related to an early lease termination fee, ($0.11) of acquisition and integration costs and ($0.08) of restructuring, partially offset by $0.76 of realized and unrealized gains on investments. The effective tax rate of 31% increased from 19% in the prior quarter, primarily reflecting changes in income tax valuation allowances from net unrealized and realized losses on the company’s investments compared with gains in the prior quarter. Non-GAAP Results Revenues, as adjusted, of $203.0 million increased 1% from $200.2 million in the prior quarter primarily due to higher average assets under management. Employment expenses, as adjusted, of $103.5 million decreased from $111.6 million due to prior quarter seasonal expenses, partially offset by higher variable incentive compensation. Other operating expenses, as adjusted, of $31.3 million increased from $30.2 million primarily due to the $0.7 million annual equity grant to the Board of Directors. Operating income, as adjusted, of $66.0 million and the related margin of 32.5% increased from $56.4 million and 28.2%, respectively, in the prior quarter primarily due to prior quarter seasonal expenses and higher investment management fees. Net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, per diluted share was $6.53, an increase of 21% from $5.41 in the prior quarter. The increase primarily reflected the impact of prior quarter seasonal items and higher investment management fees. The effective tax rate, as adjusted, of 26% was unchanged from the prior quarter. Select Balance Sheet Items (Unaudited) (in millions) As of As of 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change Cash and cash equivalents $ 183.0 $ 201.5 (9 %) $ 123.9 48 % Gross debt (1) $ 252.4 $ 300.2 (16 %) $ 258.1 (2 %) Contingent consideration (2) $ 63.4 $ 94.4 (33 %) $ 66.7 (5 %) Redeemable noncontrolling interests (3) $ 84.7 $ 87.6 (3 %) $ 80.0 6 % Total equity exc. noncontrolling interests $ 868.7 $ 851.5 2 % $ 871.7 — % Other Metrics Working capital (4) $ 143.0 $ 162.0 (12 %) $ 123.4 16 % Net debt (cash) (5) $ 69.4 $ 98.7 (30 %) $ 134.2 (48 %) (1) Excludes deferred financing costs of $4.8 million, $6.0 million, and $5.1 million, as of June 30, 2024, June 30, 2023, and March 31, 2024, respectively (2) Represents estimated revenue participation and contingent payments (3) Excludes redeemable noncontrolling interests of consolidated investment products of $44.7 million, $22.8 million, and $35.2 million as of June 30, 2024, June 30, 2023, and March 31, 2024, respectively (4) Defined as cash and cash equivalents plus accounts receivable, net, and deferred compensation related investments less accrued compensation and benefits excluding affiliate minority interests, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, dividends payable, debt principal payments due over next 12 months and revenue participation amounts earned as of the balance sheet date and due within 12 months. As of March 31, 2024, minority interest liabilities accounted for as accrued compensation were removed from the definition of working capital and prior periods have been adjusted to conform to this definition. (5) Defined as gross debt less cash and cash equivalents in accordance with the company's credit agreement Working capital of $143.0 million at June 30, 2024 compared with $123.4 million at March 31, 2024, as cash earnings more than offset return of capital and debt repayment. During the quarter, the company repurchased 55,099 shares for $12.5 million, and repaid $5.7 million of debt. Gross debt at June 30, 2024 was $252.4 million, and net debt was $69.4 million, or 0.2x EBITDA. Conference Call and Investor Presentation Management will host an investor conference call and webcast on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. Eastern to discuss these financial results and related matters. The presentation that will accompany the conference call is available in the Investor Relations section of virtus.com. A replay of the call will be available in the Investor Relations section for at least one year. We routinely post important information for investors on the Investor Relations section of our website and may use this website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. We may also use social media channels to communicate with our investors and the public about our company, our products and other matters, and those communications could be deemed to be material information. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website or social media channels are not incorporated by reference into, and are not a part of, this document. About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. We provide investment management products and services from our affiliated managers, each with a distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, as well as select subadvisers. Investment solutions are available across multiple disciplines and product types to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information about our firm, investment partners, and strategies is available at virtus.com. U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change 3/31/2024 Change 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 Change Revenues Investment management fees $ 191,652 $ 179,979 6 % $ 188,360 2 % $ 380,012 $ 344,457 10 % Distribution and service fees 13,410 14,132 (5 %) 14,030 (4 %) 27,440 28,285 (3 %) Administration and shareholder service fees 18,308 18,240 — % 18,678 (2 %) 36,986 36,599 1 % Other income and fees 1,014 1,185 (14 %) 974 4 % 1,988 2,069 (4 %) Total revenues 224,384 213,536 5 % 222,042 1 % 446,426 411,410 9 % Operating Expenses Employment expenses 105,667 104,694 1 % 115,163 (8 %) 220,830 203,308 9 % Distribution and other asset-based expenses 23,695 25,460 (7 %) 24,348 (3 %) 48,043 49,175 (2 %) Other operating expenses 33,050 33,483 (1 %) 31,375 5 % 64,425 64,213 — % Operating expenses of consolidated investment products 2,909 360 N/M 690 322 % 3,599 1,060 240 % Restructuring expense 690 — N/M 797 (13 %) 1,487 — N/M Change in fair value of contingent consideration (3,300 ) (6,800 ) (51 %) — N/M (3,300 ) (6,800 ) (51 %) Depreciation expense 2,270 1,485 53 % 2,028 12 % 4,298 2,630 63 % Amortization expense 15,198 15,808 (4 %) 15,335 (1 %) 30,533 30,199 1 % Total operating expenses 180,179 174,490 3 % 189,736 (5 %) 369,915 343,785 8 % Operating Income (Loss) 44,205 39,046 13 % 32,306 37 % 76,511 67,625 13 % Other Income (Expense) Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net (1,553 ) 1,717 N/M 3,416 N/M 1,863 4,387 (58 %) Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of consolidated investment products, net (12,936 ) (4,436 ) 192 % 1,535 N/M (11,401 ) (1,840 ) N/M Other income (expense), net 597 (847 ) N/M 550 9 % 1,147 (1,190 ) N/M Total other income (expense), net (13,892 ) (3,566 ) 290 % 5,501 N/M (8,391 ) 1,357 N/M Interest Income (Expense) Interest expense (5,611 ) (6,217 ) (10 %) (5,681 ) (1 %) (11,292 ) (11,222 ) 1 % Interest and dividend income 2,643 2,675 (1 %) 3,469 (24 %) 6,112 5,913 3 % Interest and dividend income of investments of consolidated investment products 52,385 47,884 9 % 51,115 2 % 103,500 94,698 9 % Interest expense of consolidated investment products (41,960 ) (38,732 ) 8 % (40,012 ) 5 % (81,972 ) (73,935 ) 11 % Total interest income (expense), net 7,457 5,610 33 % 8,891 (16 %) 16,348 15,454 6 % Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 37,770 41,090 (8 %) 46,698 (19 %) 84,468 84,436 — % Income tax expense (benefit) 11,748 10,910 8 % 8,831 33 % 20,579 19,613 5 % Net Income (Loss) 26,022 30,180 (14 %) 37,867 (31 %) 63,889 64,823 (1 %) Noncontrolling interests (8,408 ) 77 N/M (8,009 ) 5 % (16,417 ) 4,058 N/M Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. $ 17,614 $ 30,257 (42 %) $ 29,858 (41 %) $ 47,472 $ 68,881 (31 %) Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic $ 2.47 $ 4.14 (40 %) $ 4.19 (41 %) $ 6.66 $ 9.47 (30 %) Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Diluted $ 2.43 $ 4.10 (41 %) $ 4.10 (41 %) $ 6.54 $ 9.31 (30 %) Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share $ 1.90 $ 1.65 15 % $ 1.90 — % $ 3.80 $ 3.30 15 % Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic 7,127 7,308 (2 %) 7,119 — % 7,123 7,277 (2 %) Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted 7,242 7,385 (2 %) 7,287 (1 %) 7,264 7,398 (2 %) N/M - Not Meaningful Assets Under Management - Product and Asset Class (in millions) Three Months Ended 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 By Product (period end): Open-End Funds (1) $ 56,828 $ 54,145 $ 56,062 $ 57,818 $ 55,852 Closed-End Funds 10,166 9,472 10,026 10,064 9,915 Retail Separate Accounts (2) 38,992 38,665 43,202 46,816 45,672 Institutional Accounts (3) 62,330 60,257 62,969 64,613 62,146 Total $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 173,585 By Product (average) (4) Open-End Funds (1) $ 56,120 $ 56,511 $ 54,132 $ 56,828 $ 56,692 Closed-End Funds 10,224 10,001 9,591 9,862 9,894 Retail Separate Accounts 37,397 38,992 38,665 43,202 46,816 Institutional Accounts (3) 59,248 62,368 60,319 63,466 61,773 Total $ 162,989 $ 167,872 $ 162,707 $ 173,358 $ 175,175 By Asset Class (period end): Equity $ 91,211 $ 87,984 $ 96,703 $ 103,501 $ 99,224 Fixed Income 38,361 37,352 37,192 37,037 36,970 Multi-Asset (5) 20,914 19,937 21,411 21,975 21,060 Alternatives (6) 17,830 17,266 16,953 16,798 16,331 Total $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 173,585 Assets Under Management - Average Management Fees Earned (7) (in basis points) Three Months Ended 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 By Product: Open-End Funds (1) 49.3 51.1 49.7 49.9 50.9 Closed-End Funds 57.6 58.2 58.4 58.7 58.6 Retail Separate Accounts (2) 44.1 43.3 43.3 43.9 43.3 Institutional Accounts (3)(8) 31.6 30.3 33.2 30.8 30.7 All Products (8) 42.2 42.0 42.6 41.9 42.2 (1) Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, global funds, exchange traded funds, and variable insurance funds (2) Includes investment models provided to managed account sponsors (3) Represents assets under management of institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products (4) Averages are calculated as follows: - Funds - average daily or weekly balances - Retail Separate Accounts - prior-quarter ending balance - Institutional Accounts - average of month-end balances in quarter (5) Consists of multi-asset offerings not included in equity, fixed income, and alternatives (6) Consists of managed futures, event-driven, real estate securities, infrastructure, long/short, and other strategies (7) Represents investment management fees, as adjusted, divided by average assets. Investment management fees, as adjusted, exclude the impact of consolidated investment products and are net of revenue-related adjustments. Revenue-related adjustments are based on specific agreements and reflect the portion of investment management fees passed through to third-party client intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products (8) Includes performance-related fees, in basis points, earned during the three months ended as follows: 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 Institutional Accounts 0.2 0.4 2.2 0.3 0.3 All Products 0.1 0.1 0.8 0.1 0.1 Assets Under Management - Asset Flows by Product (in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 6/30/2024 Open-End Funds (1) Beginning balance $ 53,865 $ 56,828 $ 54,145 $ 56,062 $ 57,818 $ 53,000 $ 56,062 Inflows 2,550 2,687 2,940 3,476 2,777 5,561 6,253 Outflows (4,692 ) (4,137 ) (4,905 ) (4,104 ) (4,120 ) (9,484 ) (8,224 ) Net flows (2,142 ) (1,450 ) (1,965 ) (628 ) (1,343 ) (3,923 ) (1,971 ) Market performance 2,163 (1,034 ) 4,260 2,560 (480 ) 4,934 2,080 Other (2) 2,942 (199 ) (378 ) (176 ) (143 ) 2,817 (319 ) Ending balance $ 56,828 $ 54,145 $ 56,062 $ 57,818 $ 55,852 $ 56,828 $ 55,852 Closed-End Funds Beginning balance $ 10,358 $ 10,166 $ 9,472 $ 10,026 $ 10,064 $ 10,361 $ 10,026 Inflows 20 — — — — 24 — Outflows — — — — (41 ) — (41 ) Net flows 20 — — — (41 ) 24 (41 ) Market performance (1 ) (504 ) 753 239 83 204 322 Other (2) (211 ) (190 ) (199 ) (201 ) (191 ) (423 ) (392 ) Ending balance $ 10,166 $ 9,472 $ 10,026 $ 10,064 $ 9,915 $ 10,166 $ 9,915 Retail Separate Accounts (3) Beginning balance $ 37,397 $ 38,992 $ 38,665 $ 43,202 $ 46,816 $ 35,352 $ 43,202 Inflows 1,346 1,849 2,118 2,373 2,172 2,713 4,545 Outflows (1,434 ) (1,524 ) (1,726 ) (1,695 ) (1,688 ) (2,722 ) (3,383 ) Net flows (88 ) 325 392 678 484 (9 ) 1,162 Market performance 1,683 (652 ) 4,144 2,936 (1,631 ) 3,649 1,305 Other (2) — — 1 — 3 — 3 Ending balance $ 38,992 $ 38,665 $ 43,202 $ 46,816 $ 45,672 $ 38,992 $ 45,672 Institutional Accounts (4) Beginning balance $ 53,229 $ 62,330 $ 60,257 $ 62,969 $ 64,613 $ 50,663 $ 62,969 Inflows 3,660 1,274 1,179 1,734 1,188 5,512 2,922 Outflows (1,478 ) (1,648 ) (3,406 ) (3,022 ) (2,913 ) (3,525 ) (5,935 ) Net flows 2,182 (374 ) (2,227 ) (1,288 ) (1,725 ) 1,987 (3,013 ) Market performance 2,440 (1,434 ) 5,165 3,001 (549 ) 5,346 2,452 Other (2) 4,479 (265 ) (226 ) (69 ) (193 ) 4,334 (262 ) Ending balance $ 62,330 $ 60,257 $ 62,969 $ 64,613 $ 62,146 $ 62,330 $ 62,146 Total Beginning balance $ 154,849 $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 149,376 $ 172,259 Inflows 7,576 5,810 6,237 7,583 6,137 13,810 13,720 Outflows (7,604 ) (7,309 ) (10,037 ) (8,821 ) (8,762 ) (15,731 ) (17,583 ) Net flows (28 ) (1,499 ) (3,800 ) (1,238 ) (2,625 ) (1,921 ) (3,863 ) Market performance 6,285 (3,624 ) 14,322 8,736 (2,577 ) 14,133 6,159 Other (2) 7,210 (654 ) (802 ) (446 ) (524 ) 6,728 (970 ) Ending balance $ 168,316 $ 162,539 $ 172,259 $ 179,311 $ 173,585 $ 168,316 $ 173,585 (1) Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, global funds, exchange traded funds, and variable insurance funds (2) Represents open-end and closed-end fund distributions net of reinvestments, the net change in assets from cash management strategies, and the impact of non-sales related activities such as asset acquisitions/(dispositions), seed capital investments/(withdrawals), current income or capital returned by structured products and the use of leverage (3) Includes investment models provided to managed account sponsors (4) Represents assets under management of institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products Non-GAAP Information and Reconciliations (in thousands except per share data) The non-GAAP financial measures included in this release differ from financial measures determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a result of the reclassification of certain income statement items, as well as the exclusion of certain expenses and other items that are not reflective of the earnings generated from providing investment management and related services. Management uses these measures to evaluate the company’s financial performance and operational decision-making. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when presented together with directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures, are useful to investors and other interested parties to provide additional insight, promote transparency and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the information used by management. Please see the Notes to Reconciliations on page 14 for additional information on how these measures reflect the company’s operating results. Non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations and should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures. Also, the non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release may not be comparable to the similarly titled measures used by other companies. The following are reconciliations and related notes of the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure to each non-GAAP measure: Three Months Ended Revenues 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Total revenues, GAAP $ 224,384 $ 213,536 $ 222,042 Consolidated investment products revenues (1) 2,326 2,479 2,544 Investment management fees (2) (10,282 ) (11,326 ) (10,316 ) Distribution and service fees (2) (13,413 ) (14,134 ) (14,032 ) Total revenues, as adjusted $ 203,015 $ 190,555 $ 200,238 Operating Expenses Total operating expenses, GAAP $ 180,179 $ 174,490 $ 189,736 Consolidated investment products expenses (1) (2,909 ) (360 ) (690 ) Distribution and other asset-based expenses (3) (23,695 ) (25,460 ) (24,348 ) Amortization of intangible assets (4) (15,198 ) (15,808 ) (15,335 ) Restructuring expense (5) (690 ) — (797 ) Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 36 (747 ) (1,249 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) 2,201 (3,165 ) (1,042 ) Other (8) (2,907 ) 49 (2,444 ) Total operating expenses, as adjusted $ 137,017 $ 128,999 $ 143,831 Operating Income (Loss) Operating income (loss), GAAP $ 44,205 $ 39,046 $ 32,306 Consolidated investment products (earnings) losses (1) 5,235 2,839 3,234 Amortization of intangible assets (4) 15,198 15,808 15,335 Restructuring expense (5) 690 — 797 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) (36 ) 747 1,249 Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (2,201 ) 3,165 1,042 Other (8) 2,907 (49 ) 2,444 Operating income (loss), as adjusted $ 65,998 $ 61,556 $ 56,407 Operating margin, GAAP 19.7 % 18.3 % 14.5 % Operating margin, as adjusted 32.5 % 32.3 % 28.2 % Three Months Ended Income (Loss) Before Taxes 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Income (loss) before taxes, GAAP $ 37,770 $ 41,090 $ 46,698 Consolidated investment products (earnings) losses (1) 268 283 (1,819 ) Amortization of intangible assets (4) 15,198 15,808 15,335 Restructuring expense (5) 690 — 797 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 545 (596 ) (400 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (2,201 ) 3,165 1,042 Other (8) 2,907 (49 ) 2,444 Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (9) 12,175 (1,057 ) (7,333 ) Income (loss) before taxes, as adjusted $ 67,352 $ 58,644 $ 56,764 Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense (benefit), GAAP $ 11,748 $ 10,910 $ 8,831 Tax impact of: Amortization of intangible assets (4) 3,973 4,334 3,993 Restructuring expense (5) 180 — 208 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 142 (163 ) (104 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (575 ) 868 271 Other (8) 1,415 628 1,056 Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (9) 725 (497 ) 529 Income tax expense (benefit), as adjusted $ 17,608 $ 16,080 $ 14,784 Effective tax rate, GAAPA 31.1 % 26.6 % 18.9 % Effective tax rate, as adjustedB 26.1 % 27.4 % 26.0 % A Reflects income tax expense (benefit), GAAP, divided by income (loss) before taxes, GAAP B Reflects income tax expense (benefit), as adjusted, divided by income (loss) before taxes, as adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. $ 17,614 $ 30,257 $ 29,858 Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax (4) 10,738 10,775 10,863 Restructuring expense, net of tax (5) 510 — 589 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 403 (433 ) (296 ) Acquisition and integration expenses, net of tax (7) (1,626 ) 2,297 771 Other, net of tax (8) 8,164 (2,253 ) 5,476 Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses, net of tax (9) 11,450 (560 ) (7,862 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted $ 47,253 $ 40,083 $ 39,399 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 7,242 7,385 7,287 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, GAAP $ 2.43 $ 4.10 $ 4.10 Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, as adjusted $ 6.53 $ 5.43 $ 5.41 Three Months Ended Administration and Shareholder Services Fees 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Administration and shareholder service fees, GAAP $ 18,308 $ 18,240 $ 18,678 Consolidated investment products fees (1) 23 33 39 Administration and shareholder service fees, as adjusted $ 18,331 $ 18,273 $ 18,717 Employment Expenses Employment expenses, GAAP $ 105,667 $ 104,694 $ 115,163 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 36 (747 ) (1,249 ) Acquisition and integration expenses (7) (1,099 ) (8,183 ) (1,042 ) Other (8) (1,134 ) 49 (1,262 ) Employment expenses, as adjusted $ 103,470 $ 95,813 $ 111,610 Other Operating Expenses Other operating expenses, GAAP $ 33,050 $ 33,483 $ 31,375 Acquisition and integration expenses (7) — (1,782 ) — Other (8) (1,773 ) — (1,182 ) Other operating expenses, as adjusted $ 31,277 $ 31,701 $ 30,193 Total Other Income (Expense), Net Total other income (expense), net GAAP $ (13,892 ) $ (3,566 ) $ 5,501 Consolidated investment products (1) 1,492 4,868 4,127 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) 611 (1,312 ) (1,623 ) Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (9) 12,175 (1,057 ) (7,333 ) Total other income (expense), net as adjusted $ 386 $ (1,067 ) $ 672 Interest and Dividend Income Interest and dividend income, GAAP $ 2,643 $ 2,675 $ 3,469 Consolidated investment products (1) 3,966 1,728 1,923 Deferred compensation and related investments (6) (30 ) (31 ) (26 ) Interest and dividend income, as adjusted $ 6,579 $ 4,372 $ 5,366 Total Noncontrolling Interests Total noncontrolling interests, GAAP $ (8,408 ) $ 77 $ (8,009 ) Consolidated investment products (1) (268 ) (283 ) 1,819 Amortization of intangible assets (4) (487 ) (699 ) (479 ) Other (8) 6,672 (1,576 ) 4,088 Total noncontrolling interests, as adjusted $ (2,491 ) $ (2,481 ) $ (2,581 ) Notes to Reconciliations: Reclassifications: 1. Consolidated investment products - Revenues and expenses generated by operating activities of mutual funds and CLOs that are consolidated in the financial statements. Management believes that excluding these operating activities to reflect net revenues and expenses of the company prior to the consolidation of these products is consistent with the approach of reflecting its operating results from managing third-party client assets. Other Adjustments: Revenue Related 2. Investment management/Distribution and service fees - Each of these revenue line items is reduced to exclude fees passed through to third-party client intermediaries who own the retail client relationship and are responsible for distributing company sponsored investment products and servicing the client. The amount of fees fluctuates each period, based on a predetermined percentage of the value of assets under management, and varies based on the type of investment product. The specific adjustments are as follows: Investment management fees - Based on specific agreements, the portion of investment management fees passed-through to third-party intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products. Distribution and service fees - Based on distinct arrangements, fees collected by the company then passed-through to third-party client intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products. The adjustment represents all of the company's distribution and service fees that are recorded as a separate line item on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the company's operating results with other asset management firms that do not utilize third-party client intermediaries. Expense Related 3. Distribution and other asset-based expenses - Primarily payments to third-party client intermediaries for providing services to investors in sponsored investment products. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the company’s operating results with other asset management firms that do not utilize third-party client intermediaries. 4. Amortization of intangible assets - Non-cash amortization expense or impairment expense, if any, attributable to acquisition-related intangible assets, including any portion that is allocated to noncontrolling interests. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the company’s operating results with other asset management firms that have not engaged in acquisitions. 5. Restructuring expense - Certain non-recurring expenses associated with restructuring the business, including lease abandonment-related expenses and severance costs associated with staff reductions that are not reflective of ongoing earnings generation of the business. 6. Deferred compensation and related investments - Compensation expense, gains and losses (realized and unrealized), and interest and dividend income related to market performance of deferred compensation and related balance sheet investments. Market performance of deferred compensation plans and related investments can vary significantly from period to period. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the Company's operating results with prior periods. 7. Acquisition and integration expenses - Expenses that are directly related to acquisition and integration activities. Acquisition expenses include certain transaction related employment expenses, transaction closing costs, change in fair value of contingent consideration, certain professional fees, and financing fees. Integration expenses include costs incurred that are directly attributable to combining businesses, including compensation, restructuring and severance charges, professional fees, consulting fees, and other expenses. Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the company’s operating results with other asset management firms that have not engaged in acquisitions. Components of Acquisition and Integration Expenses for the respective periods are shown below: Three Months Ended Acquisition and Integration Expenses 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Employment expenses $ 1,099 $ 8,183 $ 1,042 Other operating expenses — 1,782 — Change in fair value of contingent consideration (3,300 ) (6,800 ) — Total Acquisition and Integration Expenses $ (2,201 ) $ 3,165 $ 1,042 8. Other - Certain expenses that are not reflective of the ongoing earnings generation of the business. Employment expenses and noncontrolling interests are adjusted for fair value measurements of affiliate minority interests. Other operating expenses are adjusted for non-capitalized debt issuance costs and amortization of lease termination fees. Interest expense is adjusted to remove gains on early extinguishment of debt and the write-off of previously capitalized costs associated with the modification of debt. Income tax expense (benefit) items are adjusted for uncertain tax positions, changes in tax law, valuation allowances, and other unusual or infrequent items not related to current operating results to reflect a normalized effective rate. Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the company’s operating results with prior periods. Components of Other for the respective periods are shown below: Three Months Ended Other 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 3/31/2024 Employment expense fair value adjustments $ 1,134 $ (49 ) $ 1,262 Amortization of lease termination fees 1,773 — 1,182 Tax impact of adjustments (760 ) 13 (637 ) Other discrete tax adjustments (655 ) (641 ) (419 ) Affiliate minority interest fair value adjustments 6,672 (1,576 ) 4,088 Total Other $ 8,164 $ (2,253 ) $ 5,476 Seed Capital and CLO Related 9. Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses - Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) of seed capital and CLO investments. Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) generated by investments in seed capital and CLO investments can vary significantly from period to period and do not reflect the company’s operating results from providing investment management and related services. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the company’s operating results with prior periods and with other asset management firms that do not have meaningful seed capital and CLO investments. Definitions: Revenues, as adjusted, comprise the fee revenues paid by clients for investment management and related services. Revenues, as adjusted, for purposes of calculating net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, differ from U.S. GAAP, namely in excluding the impact of operating activities of consolidated investment products and reduced to exclude fees passed through to third-party client intermediaries who own the retail client relationship and are responsible for distributing the product and servicing the client. Operating expenses, as adjusted, is calculated to reflect expenses from ongoing continuing operations. Operating expenses, as adjusted, for purposes of calculating net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, differ from U.S. GAAP expenses in that they exclude amortization or impairment, if any, of intangible assets, restructuring and severance, the effect of consolidated investment products, acquisition and integration-related expenses and certain other expenses that do not reflect the ongoing earnings generation of the business. Operating margin, as adjusted, is a metric used to evaluate efficiency represented by operating income, as adjusted, divided by revenues, as adjusted. Earnings (loss) per share, as adjusted, represent net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, divided by weighted average shares outstanding, as adjusted, on either a basic or diluted basis. Forward-Looking Information This press release contains statements that are, or may be considered to be, forward-looking statements. 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Our business and our forward- looking statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented by our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), as well as the following risks and uncertainties resulting from: (i) any reduction in our assets under management; (ii) inability to achieve expected benefits of strategic transactions; (iii) withdrawal, renegotiation or termination of investment management agreements; (iv) damage to our reputation; (v) inability to satisfy financial debt covenants and required payments; (vi) inability to attract and retain key personnel; (vii) challenges from competition; (viii) adverse developments related to unaffiliated subadvisers; (ix) negative changes in key distribution relationships; (x) interruptions, breaches, or failures of technology systems; (xi) loss on our investments; (xii) lack of sufficient capital on satisfactory terms; (xiii) adverse regulatory and legal developments; (xiv) failure to comply with investment guidelines or other contractual requirements; (xv) adverse civil litigation, government investigations, or proceedings; (xvi) unfavorable changes in tax laws or limitations; (xvii) inability to make common stock dividend payments; (xviii) impediments from certain corporate governance provisions; (xix) losses or costs not covered by insurance; (xx) impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets; and other risks and uncertainties. Any occurrence of, or any material adverse change in, one or more risk factors or risks and uncertainties referred to above, in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other periodic reports filed with the SEC could materially and adversely affect our operations, financial results, cash flows, prospects and liquidity. Certain other factors that may impact our continuing operations, prospects, financial results and liquidity, or that may cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements, are discussed or included in the company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC and are available on our website at virtus.com under “Investor Relations.” You are urged to carefully consider all such factors. 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