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StepStone (STEP) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-25 01:05
StepStone Group Inc. (NASDAQ:STEP) Q4 2023 Results Conference Call May 24, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Seth Weiss - Investor Relations Scott Hart - Chief Executive Officer Jason Ment - President and Co-Chief Operating Officer Mike McCabe - Head of Strategy Johnny Randel - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ken Worthington - J.P. Morgan Ben Budish - Barclays Operator Greetings. Welcome to StepStone’s Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in li ...
StepStone (STEP) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-02-10 03:34
7 Includes asset management investments. 8 Private Debt includes 797 investments totaling $42.1 billion of capital commitments and excludes (i) all client-directed debt investments (32 investments, totaling $2.5 billion of capital commitments), (ii) real estate credit investments that were recommended by Courtland Partners, Ltd. prior to the Courtland acquisition (54 investments totaling $5.2 billion of capital commitments), and (iii) investments for which StepStone does not provide monitoring and reporting ...
StepStone (STEP) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-02-10 03:34
StepStone Group Inc. (NASDAQ:STEP) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 9, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Seth Weiss - Head, Investor Relations Scott Hart - Chief Executive Officer Jason Ment - President and Co-Chief Operating Officer Mike McCabe - Head, Strategy Johnny Randel - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ken Worthington - JPMorgan Adam Beatty - UBS Ben Budish - Barclays Michael Cyprys - Morgan Stanley Alex Blostein - Goldman Sachs John Dunn - Evercore Operator Greetings ...
StepStone (STEP) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-02-08 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________________ to ___________________________ Commission file number 001-39510 STEPSTONE GROUP INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) (S ...
StepStone (STEP) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-11-06 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________________ to ___________________________ Commission file number 001-39510 STEPSTONE GROUP INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) ( ...
StepStone (STEP) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-11-06 07:29
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a GAAP net loss of $67.1 million for Q2 2023, with a net loss attributable to StepStone Group of $29.2 million [7] - Fee-related earnings reached $39 million, marking a 48% increase year-over-year, while adjusted net income was $37.3 million, down from $0.40 per share in the prior year quarter to $0.33 [11][12] - The company finished the quarter with $135 billion in assets under management (AUM) and $80 billion in fee-earning assets, reflecting a 20% growth in fee-earning AUM over the past year [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The retail segment saw strong inflows, raising approximately $180 million for the quarter into the SeaPrime product, which now has over $850 million in AUM and an annualized return of 33% [17] - The company activated several funds post-quarter, including a PE secondaries fund and a multi-strategy global venture capital fund, which are expected to contribute approximately $2 billion to fee-earning assets in the next quarter [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a $500 million drag on fee-earning assets due to currency movements, primarily from the strengthening of the U.S. dollar [23] - The company reported $19 billion in gross AUM inflows over the last 12 months, with over $7 billion from commingled funds and over $11 billion from separately managed accounts [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to make private markets accessible to individual investors, rebranding Conversus as StepStone Private Wealth and expanding its retail product offerings [17][26] - The management emphasized the importance of manager selection and asset allocation in the current market environment, positioning StepStone to help clients navigate these challenges [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while clients are cautious, they are still looking for compelling opportunities in private markets, indicating a resilient demand despite market volatility [15] - The company expects to grow its quarterly dividend in line with fee-related earnings and plans to introduce a supplemental annual dividend funded by performance-related earnings [34][35] Other Important Information - The company reported a FRE margin of 33% for the quarter, up approximately 100 basis points year-over-year, indicating strong profitability [37] - The gross accrued carry finished the quarter at approximately $1.2 billion, reflecting a decrease due to reduced underlying valuations [42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on FRE margin expectations - Management indicated that the FRE margin is tracking ahead of expectations, maintaining a medium-term outlook in the mid-30s range [46] Question: Retail flows and investor hesitancy - Management noted that retail flows have increased due to expanded distribution and strong product reception, despite market volatility [48] Question: Fundraising and LP capacity - Management acknowledged that many LPs have spent their 2022 budgets early, but they expect commitments to increase in early 2023 as budgets free up [53][55] Question: Competitive environment for retail products - Management highlighted the differentiated nature of their retail products, emphasizing their multi-asset class approach and accredited eligibility [56][58] Question: Impact of Conversus transition on adjusted income - Management clarified that the distribution business has not been profitable yet, but they expect to provide updates on flows and AUM as they progress [69] Question: Liquidity solutions and secondary market activity - Management noted an increase in LP interest in the secondary market as a solution to over-allocations, with a growing pipeline of LP-led secondary transactions [95] Question: Re-up rates and new customer activity - Management reported strong re-up rates, particularly on separate accounts, and noted good progress with new clients despite some delays in closing [102][104]
StepStone (STEP) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-06 00:43
StepStone Group Inc. (NASDAQ:STEP) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 4, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Seth Weiss - Head, Investor Relations Scott Hart - Chief Executive Officer Mike McCabe - Head, Strategy Johnny Randel - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Cyprys - Morgan Stanley Ken Worthington - JPMorgan Alex Blostein - Goldman Sachs Adam Beatty - UBS Operator Welcome to the StepStone Fiscal First Quarter 2023 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants will be in ...
StepStone (STEP) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2022-08-05 20:07
First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Presentation AUGUST 4, 2022 Today's Presenters Scott Hart CEO Jason Ment President & Co-COO Mike McCabe Head of Strategy Johnny Randel Chief Financial Officer STEPSTONE GROUP 2 GAAP Consolidated Income Statements GAAP net income (loss) was $(21.5) million for the quarter. GAAP net income (loss) attributable to StepStone Group Inc. was $(11.0) million (or $(0.18) per share) for the quarter. | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |---------------------------------------- ...
StepStone (STEP) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-04 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________________ to ___________________________ Commission file number 001-39510 STEPSTONE GROUP INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) (State ...
StepStone (STEP) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-05-30 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________________ to ___________________________ Commission file number 001-39510 STEPSTONE GROUP INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its char ...