Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR) (“Victory Capital” or “the Company”) today reported record financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

“We continue to make good progress with our integration work associated with Pioneer Investments, our newest Investment Franchise,” said David Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are firmly on track to deliver $110 million in net expense synergies, while simultaneously investing in strategic growth areas of the business. These net expense synergies are anticipated to be achieved within the previously disclosed timeframe.

“Our business and investment performance were both strong for the quarter. Gross long-term sales increased to $17 billion and our long-term net flows continued to improve for the fourth consecutive quarter. Long-term net outflows were just $244 million for the quarter. Our net flows continue to benefit from strong sales of our diversified suite of ETF products, which have added $5.4 billion of positive net flows through the first three quarters of the year.

“Firmwide investment performance through the end of September remains excellent. The percentage of our AUM outperforming benchmarks over the respective 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was 64%, 65%, and 77%. In addition, 64% of our rated AUM in mutual funds and ETFs was rated four or five stars overall by Morningstar.

“During the quarter, we repurchased 1.8 million shares of our common stock and, together with cash dividends, returned approximately $163 million of capital to shareholders. At quarter end, our net debt to leverage ratio improved to 1.1x further enhancing our financial wherewithal to execute inorganic growth opportunities.

“As always, we continue to focus on serving our clients, which is our top priority.”

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.

AUM, Flows and Investment Performance

At September 30, 2025, Victory Capital had total client assets of $313.4 billion, assets under management of $310.6 billion, and other assets of $2.7 billion. Total AUM increased by $12.1 billion to $310.6 billion at September 30, 2025, compared with $298.6 billion at June 30, 2025. The increase was primarily due to positive market action of $14.5 billion, partially offset by net outflows of $0.3 billion.

As of September 30, 2025, Victory Capital offered 189 investment strategies through its multiple autonomous Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform. The table below presents outperformance against benchmarks by AUM as of September 30, 2025.

Third Quarter 2025 Compared with Second Quarter 2025

On April 1, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Amundi US and reintroduced the brand Pioneer Investments ("Pioneer" or "Pioneer Investments") for the acquired business and investment products. Sequential results reflect the acquisition. Revenue increased 2.8% to $361.2 million in the third quarter, compared with $351.2 million in the second quarter, primarily due to higher average AUM over the comparable period.

GAAP operating margin expanded 1,140 basis points in the third quarter to 38.2%, up from 26.8% in the second quarter, due to a $11.9 million decrease in personnel, compensation, and benefits expense, a $25.4 million decrease in acquisition-related costs, and a $3.8 million decrease in restructuring and integration costs. Third quarter GAAP net income increased 64.4% to $96.5 million, up from $58.7 million in the prior quarter.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit increased 6.5% to $141.3 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, in the third quarter, up from $132.8 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, in the second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA increased $11.9 million to $190.5 million in the third quarter compared to $178.5 million in the second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 190 basis points in the third quarter of 2025 to 52.7% compared with 50.8% in the prior quarter.

Third Quarter 2025 Compared with Third Quarter 2024

Current year results reflect the acquisition of Amundi US, which closed on April 1, 2025. The acquisition positively impacted our financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2025 when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024. Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025, increased 60.1% to $361.2 million, compared with $225.6 million in the same quarter of 2024 as a result of higher average AUM over the comparable period.

Operating expenses were $223.0 million compared with $105.3 million in last year’s third quarter reflecting variable operating expenses that rose as a result of the higher average AUM and expanded business and higher restructuring and integration costs related to the acquisition of Amundi US. GAAP operating margin contracted 1,510 basis points to 38.2% in the third quarter, from 53.3% in the same quarter of 2024. GAAP net income increased 17.8% to $96.5 million in the third quarter compared with $82.0 million in the same quarter of 2024.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit increased 58.7% to $141.3 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, in the third quarter, compared with $89.0 million, or $1.35 per diluted share in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 57.1% to $190.5 million, compared with $121.3 million in the same quarter of last year. Year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 100 basis points to 52.7% in the third quarter of 2025, compared with 53.7% in the same quarter last year.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024

Current year results reflect the acquisition of Amundi US, which closed on April 1, 2025. The acquisition positively impacted our financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased 41.0% to $932.0 million, compared with $661.1 million in the same period of 2024 as a result of higher average AUM over the comparable period.

GAAP operating margin contracted 1,290 basis points, in the nine months ended September 30, 2025 to 34.9%, down from 47.8% in the same period of 2024, due to higher variable operating expenses as a result of the higher average AUM, an increase in acquisition-related costs, and an increase in restructuring and integration costs related to the acquisition of Amundi US. Nine months ended September 30, 2025, GAAP net income increased 2.5% to $217.3 million, up from $211.9 million in the prior period.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit increased 40.4% to $362.2 million, or $4.59 per diluted share, in the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared with $258.0 million, or $3.91 per diluted share in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 38.6% to $485.4 million, compared with $350.1 million in the same period of last year. Year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 90 basis points to 52.1% in the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared with 53.0% in the same period last year.

Balance Sheet / Capital Management

On September 23, 2025, the Company entered into the Sixth Amendment to Credit Agreement extending the maturity date of its revolving credit facility from March 31, 2026 to September 23, 2030 and decreasing the drawn interest rate margin by 0.25% per annum. The Company also refinanced its existing term loans with replacement term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $985,000,000. The Repriced Term Loans will mature on September 23, 2032 and will bear interest at an annual rate equal to, at the option of the Company, either SOFR plus a margin of 2.00% or an alternate base rate plus a margin of 1.00%. The repriced term loans otherwise remain subject to substantially similar terms to those that were applicable to the previous credit agreement.

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.49 per share. The dividend is payable on December 23, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 10, 2025.

Conference Call, Webcast and Slide Presentation

The Company will host a conference call tomorrow morning, Friday, November 7, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Victory Capital’s earnings release and supplemental materials are available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.vcm.com.

To participate in the conference call, please call 1-800-715-9871 (domestic) or 1-646-307-1963 (international), shortly before 8:00 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. For anyone who is unable to join the live event, an archive of the webcast will be available for replay, at the same location, shortly after the call concludes.

About Victory Capital

Victory Capital (NASDAQ: VCTR) is a diversified global asset management firm with $313 billion in total client assets, as of September 30, 2025. We serve institutional, intermediary, and individual clients through our Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform, which manage specialized investment strategies across traditional and alternative asset classes. Our differentiated approach combines the power of investment autonomy with the support of a robust, fully integrated operational and distribution platform. Clients have access to focused, top-tier investment talent equipped with comprehensive resources designed to deliver competitive long-term performance.

Victory Capital is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. To learn more, visit www.vcm.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter (X), and LinkedIn.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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Although it is not possible to identify all of these risks and factors, they include, among others, the following: reductions in the assets under management (“AUM”) based on investment performance, client withdrawals, difficult market conditions and other factors such as the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, a pandemic, tariffs or trade restrictions; the nature of the Company’s contracts and investment advisory agreements; the Company's ability to maintain historical returns and sustain our historical growth; the Company's dependence on third parties to market our strategies and provide products or services for the operation of our business; the Company's ability to retain key investment professionals or members of our senior management team; the Company's reliance on the technology systems supporting our operations; the Company's ability to successfully acquire and integrate new companies; risks associated with expected benefits of the Amundi US transaction and the related impact on the Company’s business; 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 our 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 we are not required to register as an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940; 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; and other risks and factors included, but not limited to, those listed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 28, 2025, which is accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

In light of these risks, uncertainties and other factors, the forward-looking statements contained in this press release might not prove to be accurate. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and Victory Capital undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.