Envestnet Reports Fourth Quarter 2014 Financial Results

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Envestnet (NYSE:ENV), a leading provider of unified wealth management technology and services to financial advisors, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.

Key Financial Metrics   Fourth Quarter   %   Full Year   %
(in millions except per share data)   2014   2013   Change 2014   2013   Change
   
Adjusted Revenues(1) $ 96.8 $ 74.4 30 % $ 348.7 $ 242.7 44 %
Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 16.6 $ 11.0 50 % $ 55.9 $ 38.6 45 %
Adjusted Net Income per Share(1) $ 0.23 $ 0.15 53 % $ 0.80 $ 0.54 48 %
 

Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2014 Compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2013:

  • Adjusted Revenues(1) increased 30% to $96.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 from $74.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2013.
  • Revenues from assets under management (AUM) or assets under administration (AUA) increased 29% to $81.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 from $63.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2013; total revenues, which include licensing and professional services fees, increased 30% to $96.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 from $74.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2013.
  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 50% to $16.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $11.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2013.
  • Adjusted Net Income(1) was $8.6 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $5.4 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2013.
  • Net income attributable to Envestnet, Inc. was $3.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $0.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2013.

Financial Results for the Full Year of 2014 Compared to the Full Year of 2013:

  • Adjusted Revenues(1), increased 44% to $348.7 million for 2014 from $242.7 million for 2013.
  • Revenues from AUM or AUA increased 47% to $294.2 million for 2014 from $200.6 million for 2013; total revenues, which include licensing and professional services fees, increased 44% to $348.7 million for 2014 from $242.5 million for 2013.
  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 45% to $55.9 million for 2014 compared to $38.6 million for 2013.
  • Adjusted Net Income(1) was $29.5 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for 2014 compared to $19.1 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for 2013.
  • Net income attributable to Envestnet, Inc. was $14.2 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, for 2014 compared to $3.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for 2013.

“During the fourth quarter, Envestnet surpassed two notable milestones – more than $700 billion of platform assets and more than 40,000 advisors served – as we empower excellence in wealth management with our industry-leading solutions,” said Jud Bergman, Chairman and CEO.

“We accomplished a great deal in 2014, including the onboarding of nearly $100 billion in new client conversions, the acquisition of Placemark and a successful capital raise. As we execute on our multi-channel and multi-portal strategy, Envestnet is well-positioned to continue delivering strong top and bottom-line growth in 2015 and beyond,” concluded Mr. Bergman.

Key Operating Metrics (AUM/A Only) as of and for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2014:

  • Assets: $246.4 billion, up 38% from December 31, 2013
  • Accounts: 977,625, up 33% from December 31, 2013
  • Advisors: 28,605, up 25% from December 31, 2013
  • Gross sales – fourth quarter 2014: $24.1 billion, resulting in net flows of $9.9 billion
  • Gross sales – full year 2014: $99.9 billion, resulting in net flows of $50.0 billion

The following table summarizes the changes in AUM and AUA for the quarter ended December 31, 2014:

In Millions Except Accounts   9/30/14   Placemark  

Gross
Sales

 

Redemp-
tions

 

Net
Flows

 

Market
Impact

  12/31/14
   
Assets under Management (AUM) $

54,935

 

$

15,404

 

$

5,846

 

$ (4,371 ) $

1,475

 

$

306

 

$

72,120

 

Assets under Administration (AUA)   164,639     -     18,280       (9,861 )     8,419     1,191     174,249  
Total AUM/A $ 219,574   $ 15,404   $ 24,126     $ (14,232 )   $ 9,894   $ 1,497   $ 246,369  
Fee-Based Accounts 897,551 45,187 34,887 977,625
 

The above AUM/A gross sales figures include $5.0 billion in new client conversions. The Company onboarded an additional $8.9 billion in licensing conversions during the fourth quarter, bringing total conversions for the quarter to $13.9 billion.

The following table summarizes the changes in AUM and AUA for the year ended December 31, 2014:

In Millions Except Accounts   12/31/13   Placemark  

Gross
Sales

 

Redemp-
tions

 

Net
Flows

 

Market
Impact

 

Reclass to
Licensing

  12/31/14
   
Assets under Management (AUM)

$

45,706

 

$

15,404

 

$

22,355

 

$ (12,414 )

$

9,941

 

$

1,069

 

$ -

$

72,120

 

Assets under Administration (AUA)   132,215     -     77,514       (37,424 )     40,090     5,102  

 

  (3,158 )   174,249  
Total AUM/A $ 177,921   $ 15,404   $ 99,869     $ (49,838 )   $ 50,031   $ 6,171   $ (3,158 ) $ 246,369  
Fee-Based Accounts 735,845 45,187 220,003 (23,410 ) 977,625
 

The above AUM/A gross sales figures include $28.2 billion in new client conversions. The Company onboarded an additional $66.9 billion in licensing conversions during 2014, bringing total conversions for the year to $95.1 billion.

Review of Fourth Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Adjusted Revenues(1) increased 30% to $96.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 from $74.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. The increase was primarily due to a 29% increase in revenues from AUM or AUA to $81.5 million from $63.4 million in the prior year period. Revenue from Placemark, acquired by the Company on October 1, 2014, is included for the entire fourth quarter.

Total operating expenses increased 23% to $89.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 from $73.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Cost of revenues increased 19% to $38.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 from $32.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 due to the increase in revenue from AUM or AUA, partially offset by Placemark revenue which is recognized net of manager fees. Compensation and benefits increased 37% to $30.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 from $22.0 million in the prior year period primarily due to the inclusion of Placemark and an increase in headcount to support growth in the business. General and administration expenses increased 13% to $15.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 from $14.0 million in the prior year period, partly due to the inclusion of Placemark.

Income from operations was $7.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $1.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. Net income attributable to Envestnet, Inc. was $3.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $0.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2013. Adjusted EBITDA(1) in the fourth quarter of 2014 was $16.6 million, compared to $11.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Adjusted Net Income(1) was $8.6 million, compared to $5.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Adjusted Net Income Per Share(1) was $0.23, compared to $0.15 in the fourth quarter of 2013.

In December 2014, Envestnet completed a $172.5 million convertible bond offering. At December 31, 2014, Envestnet had $209.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, and its revolving credit facility was undrawn with $100 million available.

Conference Call

Envestnet will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2014 financial results today at 5:00 p.m. ET. The live webcast can be accessed from Envestnet’s investor relations website at http://ir.envestnet.com/. The call can also be accessed live over the phone by dialing (800) 967-7187, or for international callers (719) 457-2644. A replay will be available one hour after the call and can be accessed by dialing (877) 870-5176 or (858) 384-5517 for international callers; the conference ID is 5939718. The dial-in replay will be available for one week and the webcast replay will be available for one month following the date of the conference call.

About Envestnet

Envestnet, Inc. (NYSE:ENV) is a leading provider of unified wealth management technology and services to investment advisors. Our open-architecture platforms unify and fortify the wealth management process, delivering unparalleled flexibility, accuracy, performance and value. Envestnet solutions enable the transformation of wealth management into a transparent, independent, objective and fully-aligned standard of care, and empower advisors to deliver better results.

Envestnet’s Advisor Suite® software empowers financial advisors to better manage client outcomes and strengthen their practice. Envestnet provides institutional-quality research and advanced portfolio solutions through our Portfolio Management Consultants group, Envestnet | PMC®. Envestnet | Tamarac provides leading rebalancing, reporting and practice management software.

(1) Non-GAAP Financial Measures

“Adjusted revenues” exclude the effect of purchase accounting on the fair value of acquired deferred revenue. Under United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we record at fair value the acquired deferred revenue for contracts in effect at the time the entities were acquired. Consequently, revenue related to acquired entities for periods subsequent to the acquisition does not reflect the full amount of revenue that would have been recorded by these entities had they remained stand-alone entities.

“Adjusted EBITDA” represents net income before deferred revenue fair value adjustment, interest income, interest expense, imputed interest on contingent consideration, income tax provision, depreciation and amortization, non-cash compensation expense, restructuring charges and transaction costs, re-audit related expenses, severance, fair market value adjustment on contingent consideration, litigation related expense, other income and pre-tax loss attributable to non-controlling interest.

“Adjusted net income” represents net income before deferred revenue fair value adjustment, non-cash interest expense, non-cash compensation expense, restructuring charges and transaction costs, re-audit related expenses, severance, amortization of acquired intangibles, imputed interest on contingent consideration, fair market value adjustment on contingent consideration, litigation related expense, other income and net loss attributable to non-controlling interest. Reconciling items are tax effected using the income tax rates noted in the reconciliation table found in this release.

“Adjusted net income per share” represents adjusted net income divided by the diluted number of weighted-average shares outstanding.

See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures at the end of this press release. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for revenues, net income or net income per share determined in accordance with GAAP.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements made in this press release and its attachments concerning, among other things, Envestnet, Inc.’s (the “Company”) expected financial performance and outlook, its strategic operational plans and growth strategy are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties and the Company’s actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Furthermore, reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed by the forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, difficulty in sustaining rapid revenue growth, which may place significant demands on the Company’s administrative, operational and financial resources, fluctuations in the Company’s revenue, the concentration of nearly all of the Company’s revenues from the delivery of investment solutions and services to clients in the financial advisory industry, the Company’s reliance on a limited number of clients for a material portion of its revenue, the renegotiation of fee percentages or termination of the Company’s services by its clients, the Company’s ability to identify potential acquisition candidates, complete acquisitions and successfully integrate acquired companies, the impact of market and economic conditions on the Company’s revenues, compliance failures, regulatory actions against the Company, the failure to protect the Company’s intellectual property rights, the Company’s inability to successfully execute the conversion of its clients’ assets from their technology platform to the Company’s technology platform in a timely and accurate manner, general economic conditions, changes to the Company’s previously reported financial information as a result of political and regulatory conditions, as well as management’s response to these factors. More information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties and factors is contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or the Company’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.envestnet.com/. You are cautioned not to unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All information in this press release and its attachments is as of February 26, 2015 and, unless required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events after the date of this press release or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Envestnet, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
  December 31,   December 31,
2014 2013
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

209,754

 

$

49,942

 

Fees and other receivables, net 20,345 19,848
Deferred tax assets, net 4,654 2,462
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   7,242     7,155  
Total current assets   241,995     79,407  
 
Property and equipment, net 16,629 12,766
Internally developed software, net 7,023 5,740
Intangible assets, net 58,654 35,698
Goodwill 104,976 74,335
Deferred tax assets, net 565 8,367
Other non-current assets   9,516     4,929  
Total assets $ 439,358   $ 221,242  
 
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accrued expenses $ 48,247 $ 35,242
Accounts payable 4,869 5,528
Contingent consideration 6,405 6,008
Deferred revenue   5,159     6,245  
Total current liabilities   64,680     53,023  
 
Convertible notes, less discount 145,203 -
Contingent consideration 7,462 11,297
Deferred revenue 6,954 1,148
Deferred rent 3,588 2,051
Lease incentive 5,550 3,547
Other non-current liabilities   2,430     2,404  
Total liabilities   235,867     73,470  
 
Redeemable units in ERS, LLC 1,500 -
 
Equity:
Stockholders' equity 201,435 147,772
Non-controlling interest   556     -  
Total liabilities and equity $ 439,358   $ 221,242  
 
Envestnet, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share information)
(unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2014   2013 2014   2013
 
Revenues:
Assets under management or administration $ 81,516 $ 63,418 $ 294,223

$

200,568

 

Licensing and professional services   15,287    

10,980

 

  54,525     41,967  
Total revenues   96,803     74,398     348,748     242,535  
 
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenues 38,564 32,370 150,067 98,970
Compensation and benefits 30,008 21,967 104,457 77,442
General and administration 15,807 13,968 54,321 44,808
Depreciation and amortization 5,361 4,663 18,651 15,329
Restructuring charges   -     -     -     474  
Total operating expenses   89,740     72,968     327,496     237,023  
 
Income from operations 7,063 1,430 21,252 5,512
Other income (expense):
Interest income 38 5 139 18
Interest expense (604 ) - (626 ) -
Other income (expense), net   (88 )   -     1,742     182  
Total other income (expense)   (654 )   5     1,255     200  
 
Income before income tax provision 6,409 1,435 22,507 5,712
Income tax provision   2,716     740     8,528     2,052  
 
Net and comprehensive income 3,693 695 13,979 3,660
Add: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest   -     -     195     -  
Net income attributable to Envestnet, Inc. $ 3,693   $ 695   $ 14,174   $ 3,660  
 
Net income per share attributable to Envestnet, Inc.:
 
Basic $ 0.11   $ 0.02   $ 0.41   $ 0.11  
 
Diluted $ 0.10   $ 0.02   $ 0.38   $ 0.10  
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic   34,890,566     34,001,055     34,559,558     33,191,088  
 
Diluted   37,242,598     36,339,851     36,877,599     35,666,575  
 
Envestnet, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
  Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2014   2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 13,979 $ 3,660

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization 18,651 15,329
Deferred rent and lease incentive 275 (483 )
Provision for doubtful accounts 15 203
Impairment of long-lived assets - 330
Deferred income taxes (4,640 ) (2,546 )
Stock-based compensation expense 11,423 8,738
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation expense (8,848 ) (3,579 )
Interest expense

626

-
Imputed interest expense 1,472 787
Fair market value adjustment on contingent consideration (1,432 ) 501
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Fees and other receivables, net 1,788 (9,566 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,733 (1,075 )
Other non-current assets (873 ) (1,444 )
Accrued expenses

9,784

12,389
Accounts payable (659 ) 2,914
Deferred revenue 4,677 1,625
Other non-current liabilities   26     1,074  
Net cash provided by operating activities   55,997     28,857  
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment (6,177 ) (6,125 )
Capitalization of internally developed software (3,382 ) (3,143 )
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired   (59,570 )   (8,992 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (69,129 )   (18,260 )
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes 172,500 -
Convertible notes issuance costs (5,533 ) -
Proceeds from bank indebtedness 30,000 -
Payment of bank indebtedness (30,000 ) -
Payment of contingent consideration (6,000 ) -
Payment of promissory note (1,500 ) -
Issuance of ERS, LLC redeemable units 1,500 -
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 5,190 6,400
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation expense 8,848 3,579
Purchase of treasury stock for stock-based minimum tax withholdings (2,062 ) (622 )
Issuance of restricted stock 1 1
Proceeds from exercise of warrants   -     4  
Net cash provided by financing activities   172,944     9,362  
 
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   159,812     19,959  
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 49,942 29,983
   
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 209,754   $ 49,942  
 
Envestnet, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(in thousands, except share and per share information)
(unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended   Twelve Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2014   2013 2014   2013
 
Revenues $ 96,803 $ 74,398 $ 348,748 $ 242,535
Deferred revenue fair value adjustment   -     -     -     160  
Adjusted revenues $ 96,803   $ 74,398   $ 348,748   $ 242,695  
 
Net income $ 3,693 $ 695 $ 13,979 $ 3,660
Add (deduct):
Deferred revenue fair value adjustment - - - 160
Interest income (38 ) (5 ) (139 ) (18 )
Interest expense 604 - 626 -
Income tax provision 2,716 740 8,528 2,052
Depreciation and amortization 5,361 4,663 18,651 15,329
Non-cash compensation expense 2,980 2,457 11,423 8,919
Restructuring charges and transaction costs 1,008 1,124 2,672 3,297
Re-audit related expenses - 105 - 3,110
Severance 717 365 735 790
Imputed interest expense on contingent consideration 363 395 1,472 787
Fair market value adjustment on contingent consideration (1,090 ) 501 (1,432 ) 501
Litigation related expense - - 18 7
Other income - - (1,825 ) -
Pre-tax loss attributable to non-controlling interest   295     -     1,230     -  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 16,609   $ 11,040   $ 55,938   $ 38,594  
 
Net income $ 3,693 $ 695 $ 13,979 $ 3,660
Add (deduct):
Deferred revenue fair value adjustment - - - 93
Non-cash interest expense 195 - 195 -
Non-cash compensation expense 1,788 1,425 6,854 5,173
Restructuring charges and transaction costs 777 991 2,025 2,252
Re-audit related expenses - 62 - 1,804
Severance 430 211 440 458
Amortization of acquired intangibles 2,013 1,537 6,385 4,903
Imputed interest expense on contingent consideration 218 229 883 456
Fair market value adjustment on contingent consideration (655 ) 291 (859 ) 291
Litigation related expense - - 11 4
Other income - - (1,095 ) -
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest   177     -     719     -  
Adjusted net income $ 8,636   $ 5,441   $ 29,537   $ 19,094  
 
Diluted number of weighted-average shares outstanding   37,242,598     36,339,851     36,877,599     35,666,575  
 
Adjusted net income per share - diluted $ 0.23   $ 0.15   $ 0.80   $ 0.54  
Note:   Adjustments, excluding non-deductible transaction costs, are tax effected using an income tax rate of 40.0% and 42.0% for 2014 and 2013, respectively. Pre-tax loss attributable to non-controlling interest assumes losses are allocated to Envestnet Retirement Solutions, LLC members pro-rata based on ownership percentage.
 
Envestnet, Inc.
Historical Assets, Accounts and Advisors
(in millions, except accounts and advisors)
(unaudited)
 
  As of

December 31,

 

March 31,

 

June 30,

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

2013

 

2014

 

2014

 

2014

 

2014

 
Platform Assets
Assets Under Management (AUM)

$

45,706

 

$

49,383

 

$

53,063

 

$

54,935

 

$

72,120

 

Assets Under Administration (AUA)   132,215       146,748       156,723       164,639       174,249  
Subtotal AUM/A 177,921 196,131 209,786 219,574 246,369
Licensing   358,919       376,341       412,141       448,169       466,982  
Total Platform Assets $ 536,840     $ 572,472     $ 621,927     $ 667,743     $ 713,351  
 
Platform Accounts
AUM 211,039 226,452 239,367 255,359 310,351
AUA   524,806       566,139       596,886       642,192       667,274  
Subtotal AUM/A 735,845 792,591 836,253 897,551 977,625
Licensing   1,508,254       1,559,188       1,659,313       1,830,678       1,881,352  
Total Platform Accounts   2,244,099       2,351,779       2,495,566       2,728,229       2,858,977  
 
Advisors
AUM/A 22,838 24,369 24,945 24,887 28,605
Licensing   7,794       8,025       8,583       11,266       11,632  
Total Advisors   30,632       32,394       33,528       36,153       40,237  
Notes:
 

(1)

 

During the third quarter of 2014, approximately $3.2 billion in assets, 23,000 accounts and 1,100 advisors were reclassified from AUA to Licensing in connection with client conversion activity.

 

(2)

Metrics as of December 31, 2014 include Placemark, which added approximately $15.4 billion in AUM, 45,000 accounts and 3,400 advisors as of October 1, 2014.

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