Vulcan Value Partners Sold SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC) Due to Narrowed Margin of Safety

Core Insights - Vulcan Value Partners reported positive results across all its investment strategies for Q4 2025, with the Large Cap Composite returning -1.5% in Q4 and 7.9% YTD, and the All-Cap Composite returning 1.3% in Q4 and 10.7% YTD, despite overvalued markets [1] Investment Performance - The Small Cap Composite (Net) gained 3.2% in Q4 and 9.5% YTD, while the Focus Composite (Net) and Focus Plus Composite (Net) both returned 0.1% in Q4, with YTD returns of 7.1% and 6.2% respectively [1] - The firm emphasized a focus on safety and long-term gains over short-term performance, drawing parallels to the late 1990s dot-com bubble [1] Company Specifics - Vulcan Value Partners exited its holdings in SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSNC) during Q4 2025, which had a one-month return of -4.23% and a 52-week gain of 7.31% [2] - As of January 22, 2026, SS&C Technologies had a market capitalization of $20.961 billion, with shares closing at $85.83 [2] Investment Rationale - The company had initially invested in SS&C Technologies in the summer of 2023, anticipating positive outcomes from its investments in sales, marketing, and product development [3] - SS&C Technologies exceeded expectations in organic revenue growth, margins, and free cash flow, leading Vulcan Value Partners to sell its position and reallocate to more attractive opportunities [3]