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Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (VCTR)

8-K 2020-05-11 For: 2020-05-11
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8‑K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 11, 2020

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)


Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 001‑38388 32‑0402956
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
15935 La Cantera Parkway; San Antonio, TX 78256
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(216) 898‑2400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 VCTR NASDAQ
  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 \(§230.405 of this chapter\) or Rule 12b‑2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 \(§240.12b‑2 of this chapter\).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 11, 2020, Victory Capital Holdings, Inc., (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Earnings Press Release”) reporting results for the three months ended March 31, 2020.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

The information set forth in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing of the Company under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Earnings Press Release dated May 11, 2020.

SIGNATURE(S)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

VICTORY CAPITAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: May 11, 2020 By: /s/ MICHAEL D. POLICARPO
Name: Michael D. Policarpo
Title: President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer
Exhibit 99.1
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Victory Capital Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial Results

First Quarter 2020 Highlights

- Total Asset Under Management (AUM) of $123.8 billion - Long-term gross flows of $7.3 billion; total net outflows of $2.9 billion - GAAP operating margin of 44.3% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 44.8%^1^ - GAAP net income of $0.77 per diluted share, up 285% versus first quarter 2019 - Adjusted net income with tax benefit of $0.92 per diluted share, up 163% versus first quarter 2019^1^ - Board authorizes regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2020--Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR) (“Victory Capital” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

“I am pleased to report Victory Capital generated excellent financial results during the first quarter, despite unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said David Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Advance preparation proved essential for delivering uninterrupted service to clients and providing safe working conditions for employees. Our comprehensive and thoroughly tested business continuity plan has ensured that all investment activities remain unaffected, and we have been energized by our organization’s ability to seamlessly adapt to challenging circumstances.

“Our cost structure also adjusted in real time with market fluctuations, proving the resiliency of our next-generation business model and contributing to first-quarter results exceeding expectations.

“Four of our investment franchises achieved positive long-term net flows during the quarter, and net outflows from fixed income products held up much better than the industry-wide averages.

“In addition, we took opportunistic action on the capital management front. Early in the quarter, we repriced our term loan to reduce the interest rate spread by 75 basis points. Later in the quarter, we promptly responded to falling interest rates and effectively locked in a rate of 3.465% on the majority of our current debt. At the same time, we maintained a disciplined capital allocation strategy and deployed most of our free cash flow to further reduce debt, while returning some capital to shareholders with steady share repurchases and the cash dividend. Since last year’s origination of the term loan on July 1, we have repaid $217 million and lowered the current outstanding balance to $883 million.

“Looking ahead, we continue to invest to support future growth and remain committed to executing on our strategy to enhance shareholder value. We are still actively evaluating strategic acquisition candidates and conducting due diligence. Persistent market volatility may accelerate industry consolidation and our flexible business model ideally positions us to benefit in this environment. As always, serving the needs of our clients will remain our top priority, and I am more optimistic than ever about our Company’s ability to withstand and thrive in ever-changing market environments.”

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

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

(in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise noted)
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, December 31, March 31,
2020 2019 2019
Assets Under Management
Ending $ 123,779 $ 151,832 $ 58,119
Average 144,112 147,867 57,043
Long-term Flows^(2)^
Long-term Gross^(2)^ $ 7,273 $ 5,284 $ 3,038
Long-term Net^(2)^ (3,101 ) (1,474 ) (1,105 )
Money Market/Short-term Flows
Money Market/Short-term Gross $ 7,652 $ 4,371 $
Money Market/Short-term Net 201 85
Total Flows
Total Gross $ 14,925 $ 9,655 $ 3,038
Total Net (2,900 ) (1,390 ) (1,105 )
Consolidated Financial Results (GAAP)
Revenue $ 204.4 $ 218.6 $ 87.5
Revenue realization (in bps) 57.1 58.6 62.2
Operating expenses 113.8 154.4 65.4
Income from operations 90.6 64.2 22.1
Operating margin 44.3 % 29.4 % 25.3 %
Net income 57.2 37.6 14.5
Earnings per diluted share $ 0.77 $ 0.51 $ 0.20
Cash flow from operations 51.9 59.7 17.9
Adjusted Performance Results (Non-GAAP)^(1)^
Adjusted EBITDA $ 91.5 $ 102.3 $ 33.6
Adjusted EBITDA margin 44.8 % 46.8 % 38.4 %
Adjusted net income 61.7 66.0 21.9
Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangible assets 6.7 6.8 3.4
Adjusted net income with tax benefit 68.5 72.8 25.3
Adjusted net income with tax benefit per diluted share $ 0.92 $ 0.99 $ 0.35
^____________________ 1^The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are not defined by GAAP and should not be regarded as an alternative to any measurement under GAAP. Please refer to<br> the section “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release for an explanation of Non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial measure.
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^2^Long-term AUM is defined as total AUM excluding Money Market and short-term assets.

AUM, Flows and Investment Performance

Victory Capital’s AUM decreased by $28.1 billion to $123.8 billion at March 31, 2020, compared with $151.8 billion at December 31, 2019. The decrease was due to negative market action and net outflows of $25.2 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively. Total gross flows for the first quarter were $14.9 billion. For the first quarter, the Company reported long-term gross flows of $7.3 billion.

As of March 31, 2020, Victory Capital offered 116 investment strategies through its nine autonomous Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform. The table below presents outperformance against benchmarks by AUM as of March 31, 2020.

Percentage of AUM Outperforming Benchmark
Trailing Trailing Trailing Trailing
1-Year 3-Years 5-Years 10-Years
44% 55% 69% 79%

First Quarter 2020 Compared with Fourth Quarter 2019

Revenue decreased 6.5% to $204.4 million, in the first quarter, compared with $218.6 million in the fourth quarter, reflecting lower average AUM, one less day in the quarter and a decrease in average fee rate realization as a result of AUM mix shift. GAAP operating margin expanded 1,490 basis points in the first quarter to 44.3%, up from 29.4% in the fourth quarter, due to lower cash operating expenses and a $4.6 million net benefit in acquisition-related expenses. In the prior quarter, acquisition related expenses totaled $22.3 million. Adjusting for the impact of acquisition-related expenses, quarter-over-quarter expenses declined $13.7 million, or 10.4%, reflecting the Company’s variable cost structure. First quarter GAAP net income rose 52% to $57.2 million, up from $37.6 million in the prior quarter. On a per-share basis, GAAP net income advanced 51% to $0.77 per diluted share in the first quarter, versus $0.51 per diluted share in the fourth quarter.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit decreased 6% to $68.5 million in the first quarter, down from $72.8 million in the fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, adjusted net income with tax benefit decreased 7% to $0.92 per diluted share in the first quarter, from $0.99 per diluted share in the prior quarter. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 11% to $91.5 million in the first quarter, versus $102.3 million in the fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 200 basis points in the first quarter of 2020 to 44.8% compared with 46.8% in the prior quarter.

First Quarter 2020 Compared with First Quarter 2019

Year-over-year results reflect the acquisition of the USAA Asset Management Company, which closed on July 1, 2019. The acquisition significantly impacted our financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020 when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2020, rose 134% to $204.4 million, compared with $87.5 million in the same quarter of 2019. The increase was primarily due to higher average AUM as a result of the acquisition.

GAAP operating margin was 44.3% in the first quarter, a 1900 basis point increase from the 25.3% recorded in the same quarter of 2019 primarily due to improved operating leverage. Operating expenses increased 74% to $113.8 million, compared with $65.4 million in last year’s first quarter, reflecting the Company’s larger scale and new call center dedicated to serving USAA members. GAAP net income rose 294% to $57.2 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, in the first quarter compared with $14.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in the same quarter of 2019.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit advanced 171% to $68.5 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, in the first quarter, compared with $25.3 million, or $0.35 per diluted share in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 172% to $91.5 million, compared with $33.6 million in last year’s same quarter. Year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 640 basis points to 44.8% in the first quarter of 2020, compared with 38.4% in the same quarter last year.


Balance Sheet / Capital Management

During the first quarter, the Company reduced outstanding debt by an additional $38 million. To date, the Company has reduced total debt by $217 million, since July 1, 2019. On January 21, 2020, the Company repriced its Term Loan, lowering the interest rate spread by 75 basis points, from 3.25% over LIBOR, to 2.50% over LIBOR. On March 27, 2020, the Company executed a floating-to-fixed interest rate swap transaction to effectively fix the interest rate at 3.465% on $450 million of its outstanding Term Loan.

Today, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share payable on June 25, 2020, to shareholders of record on June 10, 2020.

Conference Call, Webcast and Slide Presentation

The Company will host a conference call this morning, May 11, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Analysts and investors may participate in the question-and-answer session. To participate in the conference call, please call (877) 823-8673 (domestic) or (647) 689-4067 (international), shortly before 10:00 a.m. ET and reference the Victory Capital Conference Call. A live, listen-only webcast will also be available via the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.vcm.com. Prior to the call, a supplemental slide presentation that will be used during the conference call will be available on the Events and Presentations page of the Company’s investor relations website. For anyone who is unable to join the live event, an archive of the webcast will be available for replay shortly after the call concludes.

About Victory Capital

Victory Capital is a diversified global asset management firm with $131.8 billion in assets under management as of April 30, 2020. The Company operates a next-generation business model combining boutique investment qualities with the benefits of a fully integrated, centralized operating and distribution platform.

Victory Capital provides specialized investment strategies to institutions, intermediaries, retirement platforms and individual investors. With nine autonomous Investment Franchises and a Solutions Platform, Victory Capital offers a wide array of investment styles and investment vehicles including, actively managed mutual funds, separately managed accounts, rules-based and active ETFs, multi-asset class strategies, custom-designed solutions and a 529 College Savings Plan.

For more information, please visit www.vcm.com or follow us on: Twitter and LinkedIn.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may include, without limitation, any statements preceded by, followed by or including words such as “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “may,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “budget,” “continue,” “estimate,” “future,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “will,” “can have,” “likely,” “should,” “would,” “could” and other words and terms of similar meaning or the negative thereof. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond Victory Capital’s control such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our business, operations and financial results going forward, as discussed in Victory Capital’s filings with the SEC, that could cause Victory Capital’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the expected results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.


Although it is not possible to identify all such risks and factors, they include, among others, the following: reductions in AUM based on investment performance, client withdrawals, difficult market conditions and other factors such as a pandemic; the nature of the Company’s contracts and investment advisory agreements; the Company’s ability to maintain historical returns and sustain its historical growth; the Company’s dependence on third parties to market its strategies and provide products or services for the operation of its business; the Company’s ability to retain key investment professionals or members of its senior management team; the Company’s reliance on the technology systems supporting its operations; the Company’s ability to successfully acquire and integrate new companies; the concentration of the Company’s investments in long-only small- and mid-cap equity and U.S. clients; risks and uncertainties associated with non-U.S. investments; the Company’s efforts to establish and develop new teams and strategies; the ability of the Company’s investment teams to identify appropriate investment opportunities; the Company’s ability to limit employee misconduct; the Company’s ability to meet the guidelines set by its clients; the Company’s exposure to potential litigation (including administrative or tax proceedings) or regulatory actions; the Company’s ability to implement effective information and cyber security policies, procedures and capabilities; the Company’s substantial indebtedness; the potential impairment of the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets; disruption to the operations of third parties whose functions are integral to the Company’s ETF platform; the Company’s determination that Victory Capital is not required to register as an "investment company" under the 1940 Act; the fluctuation of the Company’s expenses; the Company’s ability to respond to recent trends in the investment management industry; the level of regulation on investment management firms and the Company’s ability to respond to regulatory developments; the competitiveness of the investment management industry; the dual class structure of the Company’s common stock; the level of control over the Company retained by Crestview GP; the Company’s status as an emerging growth company and a controlled company; and other risks and factors listed under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding Victory Capital’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which it will operate in the future. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Victory Capital assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. ****


Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries<br><br> <br>Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations<br><br> <br>(in thousands except per share data and percentages)
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, December 31, March 31,
2020 2019 2019
Revenue
Investment management fees $ 146,881 $ 158,943 $ 74,411
Fund administration and distribution fees 57,540 59,611 13,068
Total revenue 204,421 218,554 87,479
Expenses
Personnel compensation and benefits 47,571 54,210 34,501
Distribution and other asset-based expenses 54,860 57,471 15,767
General and administrative 11,888 14,740 7,087
Depreciation and amortization 4,050 5,620 5,222
Change in value of consideration payable for acquisition of business (5,500 ) 19,900
Acquisition-related costs (69 ) 367 2,777
Restructuring and integration costs 998 2,049
Total operating expenses 113,798 154,357 65,354
Income from operations 90,623 64,197 22,125
Operating margin 44.3 % 29.4 % 25.3 %
Other income (expense)
Interest income and other income (expense) (4,172 ) 1,598 1,833
Interest expense and other financing costs (11,408 ) (14,901 ) (4,624 )
Loss on debt extinguishment (1,054 ) (2,451 )
Total other expense, net (16,634 ) (15,754 ) (2,791 )
Income before income taxes 73,989 48,443 19,334
Income tax expense (16,823 ) (10,854 ) (4,807 )
Net income $ 57,166 $ 37,589 $ 14,527
Earnings per share of common stock
Basic $ 0.84 $ 0.56 $ 0.22
Diluted 0.77 0.51 0.20
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic 67,790 67,633 67,521
Diluted 74,350 73,856 72,282
Dividends declared per share $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries<br><br> <br>Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures<br><br> <br>(unaudited; in thousands except per share data and percentages)
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, December 31, March 31,
2020 2019 2019
Net income (GAAP) $ 57,166 $ 37,589 $ 14,527
Income tax expense (16,823 ) (10,854 ) (4,807 )
Income before income taxes $ 73,989 $ 48,443 $ 19,334
Interest expense 10,528 14,852 3,853
Depreciation 884 1,130 571
Other business taxes (3,296 ) 359 555
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 3,166 4,490 4,651
Stock-based compensation 5,372 5,724 1,478
Acquisition, restructuring and exit costs (1,542 ) 24,947 2,777
Debt issuance costs 2,389 2,387 364
Earnings from equity method investments 4
Adjusted EBITDA $ 91,490 $ 102,332 $ 33,587
Adjusted EBITDA margin 44.8 % 46.8 % 38.4 %
Net income (GAAP) $ 57,166 $ 37,589 $ 14,527
Adjustment to reflect the operating performance of the Company
Other business taxes (3,296 ) 359 555
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 3,166 4,490 4,651
Stock-based compensation 5,372 5,724 1,478
Acquisition, restructuring and exit costs (1,542 ) 24,947 2,777
Debt issuance costs 2,389 2,387 364
Tax effect of above adjustments (1,522 ) (9,477 ) (2,456 )
Adjusted net income $ 61,733 $ 66,019 $ 21,896
Adjusted net income per diluted share $ 0.83 $ 0.89 $ 0.30
Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangible assets $ 6,728 $ 6,801 $ 3,361
Tax benefit of goodwill and acquired intangible assets per diluted share $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.05
Adjusted net income with tax benefit $ 68,461 $ 72,820 $ 25,257
Adjusted net income with tax benefit per diluted share $ 0.92 $ 0.99 $ 0.35

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries <br> Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets <br> (In thousands, except for shares)
December 31, 2019
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 37,130 $ 37,121
Receivables 77,610 95,093
Prepaid expenses 6,709 4,852
Investments 15,631 19,076
Property and equipment, net 14,028 13,240
Goodwill 404,750 404,750
Other intangible assets, net 1,172,305 1,175,471
Other assets 3,600 3,706
Total assets 1,731,763 $ 1,753,309
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 79,111 $ 89,203
Accrued compensation and benefits 33,544 54,842
Consideration payable for acquisition of business 113,200 118,700
Deferred tax liability, net 11,134 5,486
Other liabilities 25,047 22,668
Long-term debt, net(1) 888,647 924,539
Total liabilities 1,150,683 1,215,438
Stockholders' equity
Class A common stock, 0.01 par value per share: 2020 - 400,000,000 shares authorized, 18,508,087 shares issued and 16,582,902 shares<br> outstanding; 2019 - 400,000,000 shares authorized, 18,099,772 shares issued and 16,414,617 shares outstanding 185 181
Class B common stock, 0.01 par value per share: 2020 - 200,000,000 shares authorized, 54,537,895 shares issued and 51,436,953 shares<br> outstanding; 2019 - 200,000,000 shares authorized, 53,937,394 shares issued and 51,281,512 shares outstanding 545 539
Additional paid-in capital 632,468 624,766
Class A treasury stock, at cost: 2020 - 1,925,185 shares; 2019 - 1,685,155 shares (25,918 ) (21,524 )
Class B treasury stock, at cost: 2020 - 3,100,942 shares; 2019 - 2,655,882 shares (40,173 ) (31,386 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,887 )
Retained earnings (deficit) 18,860 (34,705 )
Total stockholders' equity 581,080 537,871
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 1,731,763 $ 1,753,309

All values are in US Dollars.

^1^Balances at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are shown net of unamortized loan discount and debt issuance costs in the amount of $25.4 million and $27.5 million,<br> respectively. The gross amount of the debt outstanding was $914 million as of March 31, 2020 and $952 million as of December 31, 2019.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries<br><br> <br>Assets Under Management<br><br> <br>(unaudited; in millions except for percentages)
For the Three Months Ended % Change from
March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31, March 31,
2020 2019 2019 2019 2019
Beginning assets under management $ 151,832 $ 145,832 $ 52,763 4 % 188 %
Gross client cash inflows 14,925 9,655 3,038 55 % 391 %
Gross client cash outflows (17,825 ) (11,045 ) (4,143 ) 61 % 330 %
Net client cash flows (2,900 ) (1,390 ) (1,105 ) 109 % 162 %
Market appreciation (depreciation) (25,153 ) 7,389 6,460 -440 % -489 %
Acquired assets / Net transfers 0 % 0 %
Ending assets under management 123,779 151,832 58,119 -18 % 113 %
Average assets under management 144,112 147,867 57,043 -3 % 153 %

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries<br><br> <br>Assets Under Management by Asset Class<br><br> <br>(unaudited; in millions)
For the Three Months Ended By Asset Class
Global /
U.S. Mid U.S. Small Fixed U.S. Large Non-U.S. Total Money Market/
Cap Equity Cap Equity Income Cap Equity Equity Solutions Other Long-term Short-term Total
March 31, 2020
Beginning assets under management $ 26,347 $ 17,346 $ 37,973 $ 14,091 $ 12,603 $ 31,649 $ 236 $ 140,245 $ 11,587 $ 151,832
Gross client cash inflows 1,474 1,233 1,951 238 671 1,695 11 7,273 7,652 14,925
Gross client cash outflows (2,265 ) (1,310 ) (2,890 ) (807 ) (684 ) (2,394 ) (24 ) (10,374 ) (7,451 ) (17,825 )
Net client cash flows (791 ) (77 ) (939 ) (569 ) (13 ) (699 ) (12 ) (3,101 ) 201 (2,900 )
Market appreciation (depreciation) (6,907 ) (5,325 ) (1,361 ) (2,828 ) (3,245 ) (5,436 ) (86 ) (25,187 ) 34 (25,153 )
Acquired assets / Net transfers (28 ) (59 ) (272 ) 9 27 12 3 (307 ) 307
Ending assets under management $ 18,622 $ 11,885 $ 35,402 $ 10,703 $ 9,372 $ 25,526 $ 140 $ 111,650 $ 12,129 $ 123,779
December 31, 2019
Beginning assets under management $ 25,479 $ 16,266 $ 37,784 $ 13,488 $ 11,532 $ 29,579 $ 243 $ 134,371 $ 11,460 $ 145,832
Gross client cash inflows 1,007 838 1,608 266 433 1,118 15 5,284 4,371 9,655
Gross client cash outflows (1,642 ) (1,142 ) (1,684 ) (610 ) (491 ) (1,139 ) (52 ) (6,758 ) (4,286 ) (11,045 )
Net client cash flows (635 ) (304 ) (76 ) (344 ) (58 ) (21 ) (37 ) (1,474 ) 85 (1,390 )
Market appreciation (depreciation) 1,505 1,384 262 946 1,129 2,091 32 7,348 41 7,389
Acquired assets / Net transfers (3 ) 3 1
Ending assets under management $ 26,347 $ 17,346 $ 37,973 $ 14,091 $ 12,603 $ 31,649 $ 236 $ 140,245 $ 11,587 $ 151,832
March 31, 2019
Beginning assets under management $ 20,019 $ 12,948 $ 6,836 $ 3,759 $ 4,610 $ 3,767 $ 824 $ 52,763 $ $ 52,763
Gross client cash inflows 993 992 303 26 365 279 81 3,038 3,038
Gross client cash outflows (1,786 ) (1,059 ) (383 ) (183 ) (277 ) (349 ) (107 ) (4,143 ) (4,143 )
Net client cash flows (793 ) (67 ) (79 ) (158 ) 88 (70 ) (26 ) (1,105 ) (1,105 )
Market appreciation (depreciation) 2,942 1,834 216 516 535 297 120 6,460 6,460
Acquired assets / Net transfers 2 (1 ) (1 ) 1 (1 )
Ending assets under management $ 22,169 $ 14,714 $ 6,973 $ 4,117 $ 5,234 $ 3,996 $ 918 $ 58,119 $ $ 58,119

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries<br><br> <br>Assets Under Management by Vehicle<br><br> <br>(unaudited; in millions)
For the Three Months Ended By Vehicle
Separate
Accounts
Mutual and Other
Funds^(1)^ ETFs^(2)^ Vehicles^(3)^ Total
March 31, 2020
Beginning assets under management $ 118,605 $ 4,213 $ 29,014 $ 151,832
Gross client cash inflows 13,745 255 925 14,925
Gross client cash outflows (15,631 ) (461 ) (1,733 ) (17,825 )
Net client cash flows (1,886 ) (205 ) (809 ) (2,900 )
Market appreciation (depreciation) (18,413 ) (830 ) (5,910 ) (25,153 )
Acquired assets / Net transfers
Ending assets under management $ 98,305 $ 3,177 $ 22,296 $ 123,779
December 31, 2019
Beginning assets under management $ 114,071 $ 3,867 $ 27,894 $ 145,832
Gross client cash inflows 8,799 249 607 9,655
Gross client cash outflows (9,835 ) (125 ) (1,085 ) (11,045 )
Net client cash flows (1,036 ) 124 (478 ) (1,390 )
Market appreciation (depreciation) 5,569 222 1,598 7,389
Acquired assets / Net transfers
Ending assets under management $ 118,605 $ 4,213 $ 29,014 $ 151,832
March 31, 2019
Beginning assets under management $ 30,492 $ 2,956 $ 19,315 $ 52,763
Gross client cash inflows 2,379 242 417 3,038
Gross client cash outflows (2,887 ) (299 ) (957 ) (4,143 )
Net client cash flows (508 ) (58 ) (540 ) (1,105 )
Market appreciation (depreciation) 3,801 224 2,435 6,460
Acquired assets / Net transfers
Ending assets under management $ 33,786 $ 3,123 $ 21,210 $ 58,119
(1) Includes institutional and retail share classes, money market and VIP funds.
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(2) Excludes assets managed for other proprietary product (i.e. funds of funds) in order to adjust for double counting.
(3) Includes collective trust funds, wrap program separate accounts and unified managed accounts or UMAs. ****

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries<br><br> <br>Assets Under Management^1^<br><br> <br>(unaudited; in millions)
As of:
By Asset Class April 30, 2020 March 31, 2020
Fixed Income $ 35,476 $ 35,402
Solutions 27,867 25,526
U.S. Mid Cap Equity 21,148 18,622
U.S. Small Cap Equity 13,280 11,885
U.S. Large Cap Equity 11,880 10,703
Global / Non-U.S. Equity 10,213 9,372
Other 183 140
Total Long-Term Assets $ 120,047 $ 111,650
Money Market/Short-Term Assets 11,766 12,129
Total Assets Under Management $ 131,814 $ 123,779
By Vehicle
Mutual Funds^2^ 104,372 98,305
Separate Accounts and Other Vehicles^3^ 24,070 22,296
ETFs 3,372 3,177
Total Assets Under Management $ 131,814 $ 123,779
^1^Due to rounding, numbers presented in these tables may not add up precisely to the totals provided.
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^2^Includes institutional and retail share classes, money market and VIP funds.
^3^Includes collective trust funds, wrap program accounts and unified managed accounts.

Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Victory Capital uses non-GAAP financial measures referred to as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income to measure the operating profitability of the Company. These measures eliminate the impact of one-time acquisition, restructuring and integration costs and demonstrate the ongoing operating earnings metrics of the Company. The Company has included these non-GAAP measures to provide investors with the same financial metrics used by management to assess the operating performance of the Company.

Adjusted EBITDA

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

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

Adjusted Net Income

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

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

Tax Benefit of Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

Due to Victory Capital’s acquisitive nature, tax deductions allowed on acquired intangible assets and goodwill provide it with additional significant supplemental economic benefit. The tax benefit of goodwill and intangible assets represent the tax benefits associated with deductions allowed for intangible assets and goodwill generated from prior acquisitions in which the Company received a step-up in basis for tax purposes. Acquired intangible assets and goodwill may be amortized for tax purposes, generally over a 15-year period. The tax benefit from amortization on these assets is included to show the full economic benefit of deductions for all acquired intangible assets with a step-up in tax basis.

Contacts

Investors:

          Matthew Dennis, CFA 

          Chief of Staff 

          Director, Investor Relations 

          216-898-2412 

          mdennis@vcm.com

Media:

          Tricia Ross 

          310-622-8226 

          tross@finprofiles.com