Silvercrest Asset Management Group(US:SAMG) Globenewswireยท2025-07-31 20:01Core Viewpoint - Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. reported strong growth in assets under management (AUM) and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing future revenue despite facing some net client outflows in the second quarter of 2025 [2][4][14]. Financial Performance - Discretionary AUM increased by $1.0 billion, or 4.4%, to $23.7 billion as of June 30, 2025, compared to $22.7 billion at March 31, 2025 [15]. - Total AUM reached a record high of $36.7 billion, reflecting a $3.3 billion increase, or 9.9%, year-over-year [3][14]. - Revenue for the second quarter was $30.7 million, a slight decrease of $0.3 million, or 1.0%, from the previous year [16]. - Consolidated net income for the second quarter was $3.1 million, representing a net income margin of 10.3% [18][22]. Client Flows and Market Dynamics - Despite negative net flows, the company added $80.0 million in organic new client accounts during the second quarter and $0.5 billion in the first half of 2025 [2][4]. - Market appreciation contributed $2.8 billion to the total AUM increase, while net client inflows accounted for $0.5 billion [14]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is focused on investing in talent and strategic initiatives to drive growth in both institutional and wealth markets [5][4]. - A new stock repurchase program of $25.0 million was announced following a completed $12.0 million buyback program [7]. Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The Board of Directors approved a 5% increase in the quarterly dividend, raising it from $0.20 to $0.21 per share, payable on September 19, 2025 [8]. Liquidity and Capital Resources - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $30.0 million as of June 30, 2025, down from $68.6 million at the end of 2024 [24]. - Total equity stood at $100.0 million, with 8,501,241 shares of Class A common stock and 4,126,476 shares of Class B common stock outstanding [25].