Acadian Asset Management Inc. · NYSE:AAMI

Acadian Asset Management — BrightSphere Investment Group — Q1 2018 Earnings Presentation

20 slides from Acadian Asset Management's earnings presentation, May 3, 2018

  1. Slide 1: Q1 2018 Earnings Presentation

    Q1 2018 EARNINGS PRESENTATION May 3, 2018 1

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer Forward Looking Statements This presentation may contain forward looking statements for the purposes of the safe harbor provision under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “may,” “intends,

  3. Slide 3: Overview and Highlights

    Overview and Highlights • Q1'18 U.S. GAAP EPS of $0.52 up from $0.19 in Q1’17 • Q1'18 ENI per share of $0.50 up 47.1% from Q1'17 ENI per share of $0.34, primarily driven by increases in average assets under management and weighted average fee rate • Net Client Cash Flows of $1.9 billion for Q1'18 pr

  4. Slide 4: Growth Strategy

    Growth Strategy BrightSphere’s multi-boutique model is well positioned for growth, with four key areas of focus... ___________________________________________________________ Please see definitions and additional notes 4

  5. Slide 5: AUM Progression and Mix

    AUM Progression and Mix AUM Progression (Last 12 Months) AUM Mix (3/31/18) $B AUM % Change: (3.8)% AUM by Affiliate $B %Total $260 $ 99.5 41% $240 $(32.4) 86.7 36% $24.4 $220 $(1.6) 5.2 2% $249.7 $200 $240.1 6.1 3% (13.0)% (0.6)% 9.8% $180 2.0 1% $160 16.2 7% Removal of Net flows Market and Q1'17 He

  6. Slide 6: Strong Investment Performance

    Strong Investment Performance Products representing ≥ 62% of revenue outperforming on a 1-, 3- and 5-year basis Commentary • BrightSphere uses revenue-weighted performance as its primary investment metric ◦ Ties investment performance to business performance ◦ Reflects percent of management fee reve

  7. Slide 7: Net Client Cash Flows and Revenue Impact

    Net Client Cash Flows and Revenue Impact AUM Net Client Cash Flows (“NCCF”) Revenue Impact of NCCF(1) $B $M $20 $19.0 $4 $14.6 $2.4 $15 $13.5 $13.1 $1.9 $12.2 $2 $11.3 $1.5 $10 $0.8 $7.3 $0.5 $6.8 $0 $5 $(0.2) $(0.3) $0.7 $0.8 $0 -$2 -$5 $(3.4) $(2.5) $(2.6) $(2.5) $(2.9) $(3.2) $(6.6) $(7.5) -$4 $(

  8. Slide 8: Net Client Cash Flows Breakdown

    Net Client Cash Flows Breakdown AUM Net Client Cash Flows (“NCCF”) - by Asset Class Revenue Impact of NCCF - by Asset Class $B $M $24 $4 $3 $20 $1.9 (1) $2.8 112 $2 $2.1 $16 $0.1 $15.6 $13.1 $1 $1.0 $12 $1.3 $1.6 20 $22.1 $1.0 $0.7 $0.4 $0.1 41 $0 $8 $14.9 $(1.6) 25 -$1 $9.4 $(2.4) $4 $(2.9) $(2.8)

  9. Slide 9: Financial Highlights – Q1 2018 v. Q1 2017

    Financial Highlights – Q1 2018 v. Q1 2017 • Q1'18 economic net income up 41.1% to $54.9 million ($0.50 per share) from $38.9 million ($0.34 per share) in Q1'17 • ENI revenue increase of $49.0 million, or 24.6%, to $247.8 million in Q1'18 ◦ Management fees increased 25.2% to $245.0 million, including

  10. Slide 10: Consolidated Asset Growth and Fee Mix Benefits Q1'18 Results Despite Recent Volatile Markets

    Consolidated Asset Growth and Fee Mix Benefits Q1'18 Results Despite Recent Volatile Markets $248 Average AUM(1) ENI Revenue(2) Pre-tax ENI Equity-accounted Performance Performance $b % Change Q1'17 to Q1'18: (0.5)% Affiliates $m % Change Q1'17 to Q1'18: 24.6% $m % Change Q1'17 to Q1'18: 36.3% Fees

  11. Slide 11: Management Fee Growth Driven By Increase in Average Assets at Consolidated Affiliates

    Management Fee Growth Driven By Increase in Average Assets at Consolidated Affiliates With Higher Fee Products Average AUM and Fee Rate by Asset Class(1)(2) ENI Management Fee Revenue by Asset Class(1)(2) $B Avg. AUM $M % Change: 14.1% : 25.2 % % Change ange % Change (3) % Ch 41.0 $250 $242.4 $250 $

  12. Slide 12: BrightSphere Benefited From Scale Efficiencies

    BrightSphere Benefited From Scale Efficiencies Commentary • Total ENI operating expenses reflect Affiliate operating expenses, Center expenses and key initiatives, including Global Distribution (excluding variable compensation) • Q1'18 operating expense ratio(1) decreased to 34.5% for the period, re

  13. Slide 13: Cash Variable Compensation In Line With Business Profitability

    Cash Variable Compensation In Line With Business Profitability Commentary • Variable compensation typically awarded based on contractual percentage (e.g., ~25 – 35%) of each Affiliate’s ENI earnings before variable compensation, plus Center bonuses; also includes contractual split of certain perform

  14. Slide 14: Distribution Ratio Increased Due to Continued Growth and Certain Leveraged Employee Equity Structures

    Distribution Ratio Increased Due to Continued Growth and Certain Leveraged Employee Equity Structures Commentary • Represents employees’ share of profit from their respective Affiliates, in some cases following an initial preference to BSIG and other equity holders(1) • Q1'18 distribution ratio of 2

  15. Slide 15: Balance Sheet Management Provides Ongoing Opportunities to Increase Shareholder Value

    Balance Sheet Management Provides Ongoing Opportunities to Increase Shareholder Value Balance Sheet Capital ($M) December 31, • March 31 leverage ratio (Debt / Adj. EBITDA) of 1.3x below March 31, 2018 2017 target range of 1.75x - 2.25x Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 177.1 $ 186.3 • Cash of $177

  16. Slide 16: Appendix

    Appendix BRIGHTSPHERE investment Group

  17. Slide 17: Reconciliation: GAAP to ENI and Adjusted EBITDA

    Reconciliation: GAAP to ENI and Adjusted EBITDA(1) ($M) Three Months Ended ENI Adjustments March 31, 2018 2017 i. 1 Exclude non-cash expenses representing changes in the value of Affiliate equity and U.S. GAAP net income attributable to controlling interests $ 57.3 $ 21.4 profit interests held by Af

  18. Slide 18: Definitions and Additional Notes

    Definitions and Additional Notes References to “BrightSphere” “BSIG” or the “Company” refer to BrightSphere Investment Group plc; references to “OM plc” refer to Old Mutual plc, the Company’s former parent; references to “BSUS” or the “Center” refer to the holding company excluding the Affiliates; r

  19. Slide 19: Definitions and Additional Notes

    Definitions and Additional Notes The Company adjusts its income tax expense to reflect any tax impact of its ENI adjustments. Please see Slide 17 for a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income attributable to controlling interests to economic net income. Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA is defined as e

  20. Slide 20: Definitions and Additional Notes

    Definitions and Additional Notes ENI earnings before variable compensation ENI earnings before variable compensation is calculated as ENI revenue, less ENI operating expense. ENI variable compensation ratio The ENI variable compensation ratio is calculated as variable compensation divided by ENI ear

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