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Janus Henderson Group Plc Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

Businesswire ·  May 2 19:30
  • Solid investment performance, with 70%, 60%, 68%, and 85% of assets under management ("AUM") outperforming relevant benchmarks on a one-, three-, five-, and 10-year basis, respectively, as of March 31, 2024
  • AUM increased 5% quarter over quarter and 14% year over year to US$352.6 billion as of March 31, 2024
  • First quarter 2024 net outflows of US$(3.0) billion reflect net inflows in Intermediary and outflows in Institutional
  • First quarter 2024 diluted EPS of US$0.81, or US$0.71 on an adjusted basis
  • Announced strategic decisions to acquire NBK Capital Partners, the emerging markets private investments team of NBK Wealth, and Tabula Investment Management, a leading independent European ETF provider
  • Returned US$145 million in capital to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks in first quarter 2024
  • Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.39 per share and approved a new share repurchase authorization of up to US$150 million of the Company's common shares

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG; "JHG," "Janus Henderson," or the "Company") published its first quarter 2024 results for the period ended March 31, 2024. First quarter 2024 operating income was US$119.2 million compared to US$143.7 million in the fourth quarter 2023 and US$100.4 million in the first quarter 2023. Adjusted operating income, adjusted for one-time, acquisition and transaction related costs, was US$128.2 million in the first quarter 2024 compared to US$156.2 million in the fourth quarter 2023 and US$105.6 million in the first quarter 2023.


First quarter 2024 diluted earnings per share of US$0.81 compared to US$0.74 in the fourth quarter 2023 and US$0.53 in the first quarter 2023. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of US$0.71 in the first quarter 2024 compared to US$0.82 in the fourth quarter 2023 and compared to US$0.55 in the first quarter 2023.

Acquisitions of NBK Capital Partners and Tabula Investment Management

Janus Henderson announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with NBK Wealth, the wealth management arm of the National Bank of Kuwait Group, whereby NBK Capital Partners ("NBKCP"), NBK Wealth's private investments team, will be acquired by Janus Henderson as the firm's new emerging markets private capital division. The private investments team from NBK Wealth was established in 2006 and today is a leading alternative investments advisor across private credit and private equity strategies in emerging markets, including the Middle East and North Africa. Janus Henderson has a well-established history of investing in emerging markets, showcasing capabilities in emerging market equity and, more recently, enhancing its offerings with the addition of an emerging markets debt team. As investors look across the global market for differentiated investment opportunities, Janus Henderson believes emerging markets remain underpenetrated for private capital solutions and, therefore, present a key strategic growth area. The Company expects that partnering with NBK Wealth will provide Janus Henderson with the opportunity to tap into this rapidly expanding market, where there is increasing appetite from both sovereigns and corporates.

The Company also announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Tabula Investment Management ("Tabula"), a leading independent ETF provider in Europe with an existing focus on fixed income and sustainable investment solutions. Established in 2018, Tabula has built an institutional-grade investment management and ETF platform with funds listed across 10 European exchanges, serving clients across 15 countries. The acquisition will build on Janus Henderson's successful active ETF business in the U.S., where it is the fourth largest global provider of active fixed income ETFs by AUM.1 Janus Henderson believes partnering with Tabula will enable the Company to respond to client demand globally for its exceptional investment strategies to include an ETF wrapper.

Financial terms of the transactions are not disclosed. Both transactions are expected to be completed in the second quarter 2024, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

1

Source: Bloomberg Professional as of March 31, 2024.

Ali Dibadj, Chief Executive Officer, stated:

"We are pleased with the progress made this quarter. We delivered solid investment performance and financial results, reflecting strong markets, alpha generation, effective cost control, and increased productivity leading to a nearly 30% year-over-year increase in our diluted adjusted EPS. Our strong balance sheet provides us the flexibility to invest in the business—both organically and inorganically—as well as return cash to shareholders. The new buyback authorization and announced dividend reflect our strong liquidity position and our continued commitment to capital return.

"We continue to execute our strategic objectives, and we are extraordinarily pleased to partner with the talented professionals at both NBKCP and Tabula. These transactions represent strategic steps to amplify existing strengths and diversify where clients give us the right to win. The M&A pipeline remains active, and these bolt-on acquisitions reflect only the beginning of what we believe will be several future partnerships to meet our clients' needs and support the growth of Janus Henderson.

"While there is still work to be done, we have several areas of momentum in our business and the progress is tangible. Our focus remains on positioning Janus Henderson to deliver superior outcomes for our clients, employees, shareholders, and other stakeholders."

SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS (unaudited) (in US$ millions, except per share data or as noted)

The Company presents its financial results in US$ and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). However, JHG management evaluates the profitability of the Company and its ongoing operations using additional non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses these performance measures to evaluate the business, and adjusted values are consistent with internal management reporting. See "Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information" below for additional information.

Three months ended

31 Mar

31 Dec

31 Mar

2024

2023

2023

GAAP basis:

Revenue

551.7

568.5

495.8

Operating expenses

432.5

424.8

395.4

Operating income

119.2

143.7

100.4

Operating margin

21.6%

25.3%

20.3%

Net income attributable to JHG

130.1

121.3

87.4

Diluted earnings per share

0.81

0.74

0.53

Adjusted basis:

Revenue

426.8

455.2

383.8

Operating expenses

298.6

299.0

278.2

Operating income

128.2

156.2

105.6

Operating margin

30.0%

34.3%

27.5%

Net income attributable to JHG

114.4

135.2

91.3

Diluted earnings per share

0.71

0.82

0.55

SHARE REPURCHASE AND DIVIDEND

As part of the US$150 million on-market share repurchase program approved by the Board in October 2023, JHG purchased approximately 2.7 million of its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the first quarter, for a total outlay of approximately US$81 million.

On May 1, 2024, the Board declared a first quarter dividend in respect of the three months ended March 31, 2024, of US$0.39 per share. Shareholders on the register on the record date of May 13, 2024, will be paid the dividend on May 29, 2024. Additionally, on May 1, 2024, the Board authorized a new on-market share repurchase program under which JHG may repurchase, from time to time, up to $150 million of the Company's common shares. This share repurchase program may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time, but any repurchases under the program must be made prior to the date of JHG's 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

Some JHG executives and employees obtain rights to receive shares of JHG common stock as part of their remuneration arrangements and employee entitlements. In order to satisfy these entitlements in a manner that is not dilutive to shareholders, the Board separately approved the repurchase of up to five million additional shares of common stock for the purpose of making grants to these executives and employees.

AUM AND FLOWS (in US$ billions)

FX reflects movement in AUM resulting from changes in foreign currency rates as non-US$ denominated AUM is translated into US$. Redemptions include impact of client switches.

Total comparative AUM and flows

Three months ended

31 Mar

31 Dec

31 Mar

2024

2023

2023

Opening AUM

334.9

308.3

287.3

Sales

15.9

14.4

19.5

Redemptions

(18.9)

(17.5)

(14.0)

Net sales / (redemptions)

(3.0)

(3.1)

5.5

Market / FX

20.7

29.7

17.7

Closing AUM

352.6

334.9

310.5

Quarterly AUM and flows by capability

Fixed

Equities

Income

Multi-Asset

Alternatives

Total

AUM 31 Mar 2023

188.5

65.0

46.8

10.2

310.5

Sales

8.6

5.1

1.1

0.4

15.2

Redemptions

(8.6)

(4.1)

(1.8)

(1.2)

(15.7)

Net sales / (redemptions)

1.0

(0.7)

(0.8)

(0.5)

Market / FX

10.6

(0.1)

1.6

12.1

Reclassifications

0.4

(0.4)

AUM 30 Jun 2023

199.5

65.9

47.7

9.0

322.1

Sales

5.7

4.8

1.0

0.3

11.8

Redemptions

(8.0)

(3.9)

(1.7)

(0.8)

(14.4)

Net sales / (redemptions)

(2.3)

0.9

(0.7)

(0.5)

(2.6)

Market / FX

(8.0)

(1.7)

(1.7)

0.2

(11.2)

Reclassifications

(1.3)

0.6

0.7

AUM 30 Sep 2023

187.9

65.1

45.9

9.4

308.3

Sales

6.0

6.9

1.0

0.5

14.4

Redemptions

(9.2)

(5.2)

(2.4)

(0.7)

(17.5)

Net sales / (redemptions)

(3.2)

1.7

(1.4)

(0.2)

(3.1)

Market / FX

20.4

4.7

4.4

0.2

29.7

AUM 31 Dec 2023

205.1

71.5

48.9

9.4

334.9

Sales

8.1

5.8

1.3

0.7

15.9

Redemptions

(9.2)

(5.7)

(2.1)

(1.9)

(18.9)

Net sales / (redemptions)

(1.1)

0.1

(0.8)

(1.2)

(3.0)

Market / FX

18.3

(1.0)

3.0

0.4

20.7

AUM 31 Mar 2024

222.3

70.6

51.1

8.6

352.6

Average AUM by capability

Three months ended

31 Mar

31 Dec

31 Mar

2024

2023

2023

Equities

212.7

191.9

184.0

Fixed Income

70.6

66.8

63.5

Multi-Asset

50.0

46.9

46.5

Alternatives

8.6

9.3

10.5

Total

341.9

314.9

304.5

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

% of AUM outperforming benchmark (as of March 31, 2024)

Capability

1-year

3-year

5-year

10-year

Equities

60%

48%

55%

80%

Fixed Income

84%

69%

88%

92%

Multi-Asset

95%

95%

97%

97%

Alternatives

79%

89%

97%

100%

Total

70

60

68

85

Outperformance is measured based on composite performance gross of fees versus primary benchmark, except where a strategy has no benchmark index or corresponding composite in which case the most relevant metric is used: (1) composite gross of fees versus zero for absolute return strategies, (2) fund net of fees versus primary index, or (3) fund net of fees versus Morningstar peer group average or median. Non-discretionary and separately managed account assets are included with a corresponding composite where applicable.

Cash management vehicles, ETF-enhanced beta strategies, Managed CDOs, Private Equity funds, and custom non-discretionary accounts with no corresponding composite are excluded from the analysis. Performance across all time periods excludes Intech, the sale of which was completed March 31, 2022. Excluded assets represent 3% of AUM. Capabilities defined by Janus Henderson.

% of mutual fund AUM in top 2 Morningstar quartiles (as of March 31, 2024)

Capability

1-year

3-year

5-year

10-year

Equities

60%

73%

78%

86%

Fixed Income

67%

55%

65%

70%

Multi-Asset

93%

96%

93%

95%

Alternatives

30%

80%

9%

96%

Total

66

75

78

86

Includes Janus Investment Fund, Janus Aspen Series and Clayton Street Trust (U.S. Trusts), Janus Henderson Capital Funds (Dublin based), Dublin and UK OEIC and Investment Trusts, Luxembourg SICAVs, and Australian Managed Investment Schemes. Performance across all time periods excludes Intech, the sale of which was completed March 31, 2022. The top two Morningstar quartiles represent funds in the top half of their category based on total return. For the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ending March 31, 2024, 53%, 58%, 55%, and 62% of the 188, 172, 163, and 146 total mutual funds, respectively, were in the top 2 Morningstar quartiles.

Analysis based on "primary" share class (Class I Shares, Institutional Shares, or share class with longest history for U.S. Trusts; Class A Shares or share class with longest history for Dublin based; primary share class as defined by Morningstar for other funds). Performance may vary by share class. Rankings may be based, in part, on the performance of a predecessor fund or share class and are calculated by Morningstar using a methodology that differs from that used by Janus Henderson. Methodology differences may have a material effect on the return and therefore the ranking. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

Funds not ranked by Morningstar are excluded from the analysis. Capabilities defined by Janus Henderson. 2024 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS BRIEFING INFORMATION

Chief Executive Officer Ali Dibadj and Chief Financial Officer Roger Thompson will present these results on May 2, 2024, on a conference call and webcast to be held at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Those wishing to participate should call:

United States

833 470 1428

United Kingdom

0808 189 6484

All other countries

+1 929 526 1599

Conference ID

583840

Access to the webcast and accompanying slides will be available via the investor relations section of Janus Henderson's website (ir.janushenderson.com).

About Janus Henderson

Janus Henderson Group is a leading global active asset manager dedicated to helping clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. As of March 31, 2024, Janus Henderson had approximately US$353 billion in assets under management, more than 2,000 employees, and offices in 24 cities worldwide. The firm helps millions of people globally invest in a brighter future together. Headquartered in London, Janus Henderson is listed on the NYSE.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (unaudited)

Three months ended

31 Mar

31 Dec

31 Mar

(in US$ millions, except per share data or as noted)

2024

2023

2023

Revenue:

Management fees

459.4

427.1

414.6

Performance fees

(13.1)

41.7

(14.9)

Shareowner servicing fees

57.2

53.6

51.5

Other revenue

48.2

46.1

44.6

Total revenue

551.7

568.5

495.8

Operating expenses:

Employee compensation and benefits

165.8

156.1

140.3

Long-term incentive plans

50.4

41.7

55.5

Distribution expenses

122.4

113.3

112.0

Investment administration

12.2

12.3

11.6

Marketing

8.0

8.9

8.8

General, administrative and occupancy

68.6

87.6

61.1

Depreciation and amortization

5.1

4.9

6.1

Total operating expenses

432.5

424.8

395.4

Operating income

119.2

143.7

100.4

Interest expense

(3.1)

(3.2)

(3.1)

Investment gains, net

22.5

24.8

17.6

Other non-operating income, net

34.6

11.9

7.1

Income before taxes

173.2

177.2

122.0

Income tax provision

(32.6)

(32.9)

(26.0)

Net income

140.6

144.3

96.0

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(10.5)

(23.0)

(8.6)

Net income attributable to JHG

130.1

121.3

87.4

Less: allocation of earnings to participating stock-based awards

(3.0)

(3.5)

(2.4)

Net income attributable to JHG common shareholders

127.1

117.8

85.0

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions)

157.5

160.1

160.2

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions)

157.7

160.2

160.4

Diluted earnings per share (in US$)

0.81

0.74

0.53

Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information

In addition to financial results reported in accordance with GAAP, we compute certain financial measures using non-GAAP components, as defined by the SEC. These measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP, and our financial measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. We have provided a reconciliation of our non-GAAP components to the most directly comparable GAAP components. The following are reconciliations of GAAP revenue, operating expenses, operating income, net income attributable to JHG, and diluted earnings per share to adjusted revenue, adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to JHG, and adjusted diluted earnings per share.

Three months ended

31 Mar

31 Dec

31 Mar

(in US$ millions, except per share data or as noted)

2024

2023

2023

Reconciliation of revenue to adjusted revenue

Revenue

551.7

568.5

495.8

Management fees1

(45.5)

(40.8)

(40.8)

Shareowner servicing fees1

(45.9)

(42.9)

(42.3)

Other revenue1

(33.5)

(29.6)

(28.9)

Adjusted revenue

426.8

455.2

383.8

Reconciliation of operating expenses to adjusted operating expenses

Operating expenses

432.5

424.8

395.4

Employee compensation and benefits2

(8.5)

(2.2)

(1.2)

Long-term incentive plans2

(1.8)

(0.5)

(2.5)

Distribution expenses1

(122.4)

(113.3)

(112.0)

General, administration and occupancy2

(1.1)

(9.6)

(1.0)

Depreciation and amortization3

(0.1)

(0.2)

(0.5)

Adjusted operating expenses

298.6

299.0

278.2

Adjusted operating income

128.2

156.2

105.6

Operating margin

21.6%

25.3%

20.3%

Adjusted operating margin

30.0%

34.3%

27.5%

Reconciliation of net income attributable to JHG to adjusted net income attributable to JHG

Net income attributable to JHG

130.1

121.3

87.4

Employee compensation and benefits2

6.0

2.2

1.2

Long-term incentive plans2

1.8

0.5

2.5

General, administration and occupancy2

1.1

9.6

1.0

Depreciation and amortization3

0.1

0.2

0.5

Investment gains, net4

0.2

Other non-operating income (expense), net4

(22.6)

3.0

Income tax provision5

(2.1)

(1.8)

(1.3)

Adjusted net income attributable to JHG

114.4

135.2

91.3

Less: allocation of earnings to participating stock-based awards

(2.6)

(3.9)

(2.5)

Adjusted net income attributable to JHG common shareholders

111.8

131.3

88.8

Weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding – diluted (in millions)

157.7

160.2

160.4

Diluted earnings per share (in US$)

0.81

0.74

0.53

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (in US$)

0.71

0.82

0.55

1

JHG contracts with third-party intermediaries to distribute and service certain of its investment products. Fees for distribution and servicing related activities are either provided for separately in an investment product's prospectus or are part of the management fee. Under both arrangements, the fees are collected by JHG and passed through to third-party intermediaries who are responsible for performing the applicable services. The majority of distribution and servicing fees collected by JHG are passed through to third-party intermediaries. JHG management believes that the deduction of distribution and servicing fees from revenue in the computation of adjusted revenue reflects the pass-through nature of these revenues. In certain arrangements, JHG performs the distribution and servicing activities and retains the applicable fees. Revenues for distribution and servicing activities performed by JHG are not deducted from GAAP revenue. In addition to the adjustments related to distribution and servicing activities, other revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, also includes an adjustment related to an employee secondment arrangement with a joint venture. The arrangement is pass-through in nature, and we believe the costs do not represent our ongoing operations.

2

Adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, primarily relate to redundancy expenses and the acceleration of long-term incentive plan expense related to the departure of certain employees. Adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2023, also include rent expense on subleased office space. Adjustments for the three months ended December 31, 2023, include a US$9.3 million charge related to a separately managed account trade error. JHG management believes these costs are not representative of our ongoing operations. Additionally, within the reconciliation of operating expenses to adjusted operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024, employee compensation and benefits also includes an adjustment related to an employee secondment arrangement with a joint venture. The arrangement is pass-through in nature, and we believe the costs do not represent our ongoing operations.

3

Investment management contracts have been identified as a separately identifiable intangible asset arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses. Such contracts are recognized at the net present value of the expected future cash flows arising from the contracts at the date of acquisition. For segregated mandate contracts, the intangible asset is amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected life of the contracts. JHG management believes these non-cash and acquisition-related costs are not representative of our ongoing operations.

4

Adjustments consist primarily of the release of accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments related to JHG liquidated entities. JHG management believes these costs are not representative of our ongoing operations.

5

The tax impact of the adjustments is calculated based on the applicable U.S. or foreign statutory tax rate as it relates to each adjustment. Certain adjustments are either not taxable or not tax-deductible.

Condensed consolidated balance sheets (unaudited)

31 Mar

31 Dec

(in US$ millions)

2024

2023

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

904.7

1,152.4

Investments

240.7

334.2

Property, equipment and software, net

41.7

44.2

Intangible assets and goodwill, net

3,708.9

3,721.6

Assets of consolidated variable interest entities

512.3

405.9

Other assets

861.8

838.3

Total assets

6,270.1

6,496.6

Liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity:

Long-term debt

303.9

304.6

Deferred tax liabilities, net

569.2

570.8

Liabilities of consolidated variable interest entities

4.7

3.2

Other liabilities

690.2

762.5

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

274.7

317.2

Total equity

4,427.4

4,538.3

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity

6,270.1

6,496.6

Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)

Three months ended

31 Mar

31 Dec

31 Mar

(in US$ millions)

2024

2023

2023

Cash provided by (used for):

Operating activities

(5.0)

161.5

(108.2)

Investing activities

(54.3)

(86.8)

(235.1)

Financing activities

(179.2)

(76.1)

13.8

Effect of exchange rate changes

(7.3)

29.2

15.4

Net change during period

(245.8 )

27.8

(314.1 )


Contacts

Investor enquiries:
Jim Kurtz
Head of Investor Relations
+1 303 336 4529
jim.kurtz@janushenderson.com

Or

Investor Relations
investor.relations@janushenderson.com

Media enquiries:
Nicole Mullin
Director of Media Relations
+44 (0)20 7818 2511
nicole.mullin@janushenderson.com

Candice Sun
Head of Corporate Communications, North America
+1 303 336 5452
candice.sun@janushenderson.com


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