TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprott Inc. (NYSE/TSX: SII) ("Sprott" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Management commentary "Sprott's Assets Under Management ("AUM") ended the first quarter of 2025 at $35.1 billion, up 11% from $31.5 billion as at December 31, 2024," said Whitney George, Chief Executive Officer of Sprott. "Our AUM growth during the quarter was driven by surging gold prices and strong inflows to our physical gold and sil ...

Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) reported its preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $1.53 trillion as of April 30, 2025, which decreased marginally from the prior month.The decline in the AUM balance was due to the impact of preliminary long-term net outflows of $10 billion, inclusive of $10 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management, partially offset by the positive impact of foreign exchange.Breakdown of BEN’s AUM Based on Asset ClassFranklin recorded equity assets of $597.3 billio ...

Core Insights - AGF Management Limited reported total assets under management (AUM) and fee-earning assets of $51.3 billion as of April 30, 2025 [1][6]. AUM Summary - Total AUM decreased by 1.6% from $50.0 billion in March 2025 to $49.2 billion in April 2025, but increased by 7.7% compared to $45.7 billion in April 2024 [2]. - Total fee-earning assets remained stable at $2.1 billion, resulting in total AUM and fee-earning assets of $51.3 billion, down 1.5% from $52.1 billion in March 2025 and up 7.3% from $47.8 billion in April 2024 [2]. Mutual Fund AUM by Category - Domestic Equity Funds AUM was $4.3 billion in April 2025, slightly down from $4.4 billion in March 2025 and up from $4.1 billion in April 2024 [3]. - U.S. and International Equity Funds AUM was $18.0 billion, down from $18.1 billion in March 2025 and up from $15.4 billion in April 2024 [3]. - Domestic Fixed Income Funds AUM remained stable at $2.0 billion, up from $1.6 billion in April 2024 [3]. Company Overview - AGF Management Limited, founded in 1957, is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm with operations in North America and Europe [4][6]. - The firm focuses on responsible and sustainable corporate practices, serving a wide range of clients including financial advisors, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional investors [5][6].

Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN) reported second-quarter fiscal 2025 (ended March 31) adjusted earnings of 47 cents per share, which matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, the bottom line compared unfavorably with 56 cents reported in the year-ago quarter.BEN’s results were affected by lower revenues and assets under management (AUM) balance. Yet, lower expenses supported the results to some extent. In light of this, Franklin’s shares rose 1.1% in Friday’s pre-market trading session.Net income (GAAP ba ...

For the quarter ended March 2025, T. Rowe Price (TROW) reported revenue of $1.76 billion, up 0.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.23, compared to $2.38 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.39% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.09, the EPS surprise was +6.70%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their ...

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.’s (TROW) first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $2.23 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.09. Nonetheless, the bottom line decreased 6.3% year over year.Shares of TROW have rallied 1.9% in the pre-market trading on better-than-expected results.TROW's results benefited from higher investment advisory fees and a rise in assets under management (AUM). On the other hand, higher expenses and negative capital allocation-based income were headwinds. Net income attributable ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fundraising in Q1 2025 reached a record $3.2 billion, contributing to a target of $6 billion for the year [6][24] - Fee-related earnings (FRE) were $42.6 million or $0.27 per share, reflecting a 2116% year-over-year growth [6][8] - Assets under management (AUM) grew to $46 billion, a 43% increase year-over-year and over 9% sequentially [10][26] - Distributable earnings were $37 million or $0.23 per share, up 12% year-over-year [8][32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fee-earning AUM increased to $35 billion, a 46% year-over-year growth and 6% sequentially [10][28] - Organic net inflows into fee-earning AUM were over $700 million, representing an annualized organic growth rate of over 8.6% [7][26] - Management fee revenue for Q1 was $77.3 million, up 28% year-over-year, but down 17% sequentially due to seasonal factors [28][29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 20% of fee-earning AUM were in permanent capital vehicles, which is a key long-term objective [13][22] - Strong demand from Asian sovereign wealth fund investors led to $1 billion in commitments during the quarter [14][15] - Local investors accounted for approximately 17% of fundraising in Q1 2025, indicating a growing interest in alternative investments [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to diversify its investment strategies and product offerings, enhancing resilience against global uncertainties [23][24] - The focus is on organic growth through customized investment accounts and special managed accounts, moving away from a product-centric model [6][12] - The company is positioned to benefit from geopolitical shifts, with a low exposure to U.S. tariffs and a focus on local consumption markets in Latin America [17][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the $6 billion fundraising target despite global uncertainties [24][31] - The company believes Latin America is becoming a more attractive destination for capital, benefiting from low geopolitical risks and strong local consumption [18][39] - Management anticipates that the ongoing trade conflicts may lead to increased foreign direct investment (FDI) in the region [42] Other Important Information - The company has a net debt of approximately $143 million, with a net debt to FRE ratio well below one time [32] - The effective tax rate for the quarter was 9.2%, with expectations to trend towards 10% by 2027 [32] - A quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share was approved for 2025, with intentions to repurchase shares throughout the year [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: How are portfolios positioned regarding higher tariffs in the U.S.? - Management indicated that most investments are Latin America-oriented, with minimal exposure to Mexico, and sectors are resilient and locally driven [37][39] Question: Could Chinese institutions divert allocations from U.S. to LatAm? - Management confirmed that there is increased interest from Asian investors, with significant commitments already made [43][45] Question: Is there potential upside to the $6 billion fundraising target? - Management maintained the $6 billion target but acknowledged the strong start with $3.2 billion raised in Q1 [52][54] Question: Update on integration of M&A completed last year? - Management reported that 2025 is focused on integration, with no major issues encountered and synergies expected to improve margins [70][74] Question: Overview of the $3.5 billion pending fee AUM? - Management stated that most pending AUM will be allocated to infrastructure and GPMS verticals, with an average management fee of 96 basis points expected [78][80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fundraising in Q1 2025 totaled a record $3.2 billion, contributing to a target of $6 billion for the year [6][13] - Fee related earnings (FRE) were $42.6 million or $0.27 per share, representing a 2116% year-over-year growth [6][9] - Assets under management (AUM) grew to $46 billion, a 43% increase year-over-year and over 9% sequentially [11][26] - Distributable earnings were $37 million or $0.23 per share, up 12% year-over-year [9][33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fee earning AUM reached $35 billion, up 46% year-over-year and 6% sequentially [11][26] - Organic net inflows into fee earning AUM were over $700 million, reflecting an annualized growth rate of 8.6% [7][28] - Management fee revenue for Q1 was $77.3 million, up 28% year-over-year, driven by acquisitions [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 20% of fee earning AUM were in permanent capital vehicles, a key long-term objective [14][22] - Strong demand from Asian sovereign wealth funds resulted in $1 billion of commitments in customized investment accounts [14][20] - Local investors accounted for about 17% of fundraising in Q1 2025, indicating growing interest in alternative strategies [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to diversify and grow both organically and inorganically, enhancing resilience amid global uncertainty [23][24] - Focus on local consumption markets and resilient sectors such as healthcare and agribusiness [19][40] - The strategy includes increasing the proportion of assets that earn fees based on net asset value, which supports long-term compounding [7][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to weather economic uncertainty and potential global recession, highlighting Latin America's attractiveness for investment [17][18] - The company anticipates that geopolitical tensions may lead to increased foreign direct investment in Latin America [18][20] - Management remains cautious about extrapolating Q1 fundraising success across the entire year due to the unpredictable nature of large customized accounts [16][53] Other Important Information - The company expects FRE margins to fall within the range of 58% to 60% for the full year [32][72] - The effective tax rate for Q1 was 9.2%, with expectations to trend towards 10% by 2027 [33] - A quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share was approved for 2025 [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: How are portfolios positioned from higher tariffs in the U.S.? - Management indicated that most investments are Latin America-oriented, with minimal exposure to Mexico, and sectors are resilient and locally driven [40][42] Question: Could Chinese institutions divert allocations from U.S. to LatAm? - Management confirmed that conversations with Chinese investors have intensified, reflecting a shift away from U.S. exposure [45][48] Question: Is there potential upside to the $6 billion fundraising target? - Management maintained the $6 billion target but acknowledged the strong start with $3.2 billion raised in Q1 [52][53] Question: Update on integration of M&A completed last year? - Management reported that 2025 is focused on integration, with no major issues encountered and synergies expected to improve margins [67][72] Question: Overview of the $3.5 billion pending fee AUM? - Management indicated that most of the pending fee AUM will be allocated to infrastructure and GPMS, with deployment expected over the next four to six quarters [78][80]

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Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) is scheduled to announce first-quarter 2025 results on May 2, before market open. APO’s quarterly earnings and revenues are expected to have increased from the year-ago reported levels.In the last reported quarter, Apollo’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results were primarily aided by a rise in assets under management balances, along with a decline in expenses. However, lower revenues acted as headwinds in the quarter.APO’s earnings beat the consensus ...