Biggest changeOur AUM and flows by capability for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were as follows (in billions): Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales Reclassifications December 31, 2022 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX (2) and disposals (3) 2023 By capability: Equities $ 171.3 $ 31.0 $ (33.2 ) $ (2.2 ) $ 34.8 $ 2.1 $ (0.9 ) $ 205.1 Fixed Income 59.8 24.1 (16.9 ) 7.2 3.8 0.7 — 71.5 Multi-Asset 45.5 4.1 (7.7 ) (3.6 ) 6.2 0.2 0.6 48.9 Alternatives 10.7 1.7 (3.8 ) (2.1 ) 0.3 0.2 0.3 9.4 Total $ 287.3 $ 60.9 $ (61.6 ) $ (0.7 ) $ 45.1 $ 3.2 $ — $ 334.9 Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales Reclassifications December 31, 2021 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX (2) and disposals (3) 2022 By capability: Equities $ 244.3 $ 24.4 $ (45.6 ) $ (21.2 ) $ (47.2 ) $ (5.9 ) $ 1.3 $ 171.3 Fixed Income 79.6 23.0 (29.4 ) (6.4 ) (8.9 ) (4.5 ) — 59.8 Multi-Asset 59.7 6.5 (10.8 ) (4.3 ) (9.3 ) (0.6 ) — 45.5 Alternatives 10.7 6.4 (5.3 ) 1.1 (0.3 ) (0.8 ) — 10.7 Quantitative Equities 38.0 0.2 (5.9 ) (5.7 ) (2.6 ) (0.1 ) (29.6 ) — Total $ 432.3 $ 60.5 $ (97.0 ) $ (36.5 ) $ (68.3 ) $ (11.9 ) $ (28.3 ) $ 287.3 Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales Reclassifications December 31, 2020 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX (2) and disposals (3) 2021 By capability: Equities $ 219.4 $ 34.7 $ (43.9 ) $ (9.2 ) $ 36.0 $ (1.9 ) $ — $ 244.3 Fixed Income 81.5 22.1 (21.0 ) 1.1 (1.1 ) (1.9 ) — 79.6 Multi-Asset 48.0 12.3 (8.1 ) 4.2 7.7 (0.2 ) — 59.7 Quantitative Equities 42.0 0.6 (12.6 ) (12.0 ) 8.0 — — 38.0 Alternatives 10.7 4.7 (5.0 ) (0.3 ) 0.7 (0.4 ) — 10.7 Total $ 401.6 $ 74.4 $ (90.6 ) $ (16.2 ) $ 51.3 $ (4.4 ) $ — $ 432.3 (1) Redemptions include the impact of client transfers.
Biggest changeAs of December 31, 2024, approximately 26% of our AUM was non-USD-denominated. 23 Table of Contents Our AUM and flows by capability for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, were as follows (in billions): Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales Acquisitions and December 31, 2023 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX( 2) reclassifications (3) 2024 By capability: Equities $ 205.1 $ 31.1 $ (37.6 ) $ (6.5 ) $ 32.7 $ (1.9 ) $ — $ 229.4 Fixed Income 71.5 29.5 (18.7 ) 10.8 1.9 (2.4 ) 0.9 82.7 Multi-Asset 48.9 6.3 (8.2 ) (1.9 ) 6.4 (0.2 ) (0.1 ) 53.1 Alternatives 9.4 3.6 (3.6 ) — 0.8 (0.2 ) 3.5 13.5 Total $ 334.9 $ 70.5 $ (68.1 ) $ 2.4 $ 41.8 $ (4.7 ) $ 4.3 $ 378.7 Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales December 31, 2022 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX (2) Reclassifications (3) 2023 By capability: Equities $ 171.3 $ 31.0 $ (33.2 ) $ (2.2 ) $ 34.8 $ 2.1 $ (0.9 ) $ 205.1 Fixed Income 59.8 24.1 (16.9 ) 7.2 3.8 0.7 — 71.5 Multi-Asset 45.5 4.1 (7.7 ) (3.6 ) 6.2 0.2 0.6 48.9 Alternatives 10.7 1.7 (3.8 ) (2.1 ) 0.3 0.2 0.3 9.4 Total $ 287.3 $ 60.9 $ (61.6 ) $ (0.7 ) $ 45.1 $ 3.2 $ — $ 334.9 Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales Reclassifications December 31, 2021 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX (2) and disposals (3) 2022 By capability: Equities $ 244.3 $ 24.4 $ (45.6 ) $ (21.2 ) $ (47.2 ) $ (5.9 ) $ 1.3 $ 171.3 Fixed Income 79.6 23.0 (29.4 ) (6.4 ) (8.9 ) (4.5 ) — 59.8 Multi-Asset 59.7 6.5 (10.8 ) (4.3 ) (9.3 ) (0.6 ) — 45.5 Alternatives 10.7 6.4 (5.3 ) 1.1 (0.3 ) (0.8 ) — 10.7 Quantitative Equities 38.0 0.2 (5.9 ) (5.7 ) (2.6 ) (0.1 ) (29.6 ) — Total $ 432.3 $ 60.5 $ (97.0 ) $ (36.5 ) $ (68.3 ) $ (11.9 ) $ (28.3 ) $ 287.3 (1) Redemptions include the impact of client transfers.
Net periodic benefit cost is recorded as a component of net income in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and includes service cost, interest cost and the expected return on plan assets. The costs of and period-end obligations under defined benefit pension plans are determined using actuarial valuations.
Net periodic benefit cost is recorded as a component of net income in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and includes service cost, interest cost and the expected return on plan assets. The net periodic benefit costs and period-end obligations under defined benefit pension plans are determined using actuarial valuations.
The assumption that investment management agreements are indefinite lived assets is reviewed at least annually or more frequently if facts and circumstances indicate that the useful life is no longer indefinite. Definite-lived intangible assets represent certain other investment management contracts, which are amortized over their estimated lives using the straight-line method.
The assumption that investment management agreements are indefinite lived assets is reviewed at least annually or more frequently if facts and circumstances indicate that the useful life is no longer indefinite. Definite-lived intangible assets represent certain other investment management contracts and trademarks, which are amortized over their estimated lives using the straight-line method.
The Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes and bears interest on borrowings outstanding at the relevant interbank offer rate plus a spread. The Credit Facility contains a financial covenant related to our long-term credit rating and financing leverage. If our long-term credit rating fall below a predefined threshold, our financing leverage ratio cannot exceed 3.00x EBITDA.
The Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes and bears interest on borrowings outstanding at the relevant interbank offer rate plus a spread. The Credit Facility contains a financial covenant related to our long-term credit rating and financing leverage. If our long-term credit rating falls below a predefined threshold, our financing leverage ratio cannot exceed 3.00x EBITDA.
If the fair value of the sole reporting unit or intangible asset is less than the carrying amount, an impairment is recognized. Any impairment is recognized immediately through net income and cannot subsequently be reversed. We performed our annual assessment as of October 1, 2023.
If the fair value of the sole reporting unit or intangible asset is less than the carrying amount, an impairment is recognized. Any impairment is recognized immediately through net income and cannot subsequently be reversed. We performed our annual assessment as of October 1, 2024.
The results of the goodwill assessment revealed it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit was greater than the carrying value as of October 1, 2023.
The results of the goodwill assessment revealed it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit was greater than the carrying value as of October 1, 2024.
Adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2022, also include impairment charges of certain mutual fund investment management contracts, client relationships and trademarks.
Adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2022, also includes impairment charges of certain mutual fund investment management contracts, client relationships and trademarks.
(2) On March 31, 2022, we completed the sale of our 97%-owned Quantitative Equities subsidiary, Intech. Performance fees Performance fees are derived across a number of product ranges. U.S. mutual fund performance fees are recognized on a monthly basis, while all other performance fees are recognized on a quarterly or annual basis.
(2) On March 31, 2022, we completed the sale of our 97%-owned Quantitative Equities subsidiary, Intech. * n/m - Not meaningful. Performance fees Performance fees are derived across a number of product ranges. U.S. mutual fund performance fees are recognized on a monthly basis, while all other performance fees are recognized on a quarterly or annual basis.
The new Credit Facility includes an option for us to request an increase to our borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility of up to an additional $50.0 million. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is June 30, 2028.
The Credit Facility includes an option for us to request an increase to our borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility of up to an additional $50.0 million. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is June 30, 2029.
The GBP strengthened against the USD during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, and the GBP weakened against the USD during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
The GBP weakened against the USD during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, and the GBP strengthened against the USD during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we expect significant foreign currency translation adjustments to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to other non-operating income, net on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income due to the anticipated liquidation of certain non-operating JHG entities.
For the year ending December 31, 2025, we expect significant foreign currency translation adjustments to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to other non-operating income (expense), net on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income due to the anticipated liquidation of certain non-operating JHG entities.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements As of December 31, 2023, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES Our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements As of December 31, 2024, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements. 34 Table of Contents CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES Our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S.
Mutual SICAVs Unit Trusts Other Funds Mandates Trusts Funds Performance fees Year ended December 31, 2023 $ 2.1 $ — $ 56.9 $ 3.1 $ 9.1 $ (66.1 ) Year ended December 31, 2022 $ 2.0 $ 0.1 $ 33.5 $ 10.0 $ 6.7 $ (63.0 ) Year ended December 31, 2021 $ 63.7 $ 19.2 $ 14.5 $ 6.9 $ 14.3 $ (15.9 ) Number of funds that earned performance fees Year ended December 31, 2023 (1) 8 — 5 8 1 15 Year ended December 31, 2022 (1) 8 2 8 11 1 15 Year ended December 31, 2021 (1) 14 2 9 17 3 17 AUM generating performance fees (in billions) AUM at December 31, 2023, generating FY23 performance fees $ 4.9 $ — $ 1.2 $ 5.8 $ 1.0 $ 56.7 AUM at December 31, 2022, generating FY22 performance fees $ 5.1 $ 1.5 $ 2.3 $ 9.3 $ 0.8 $ 45.1 AUM at December 31, 2021, generating FY21 performance fees $ 14.7 $ 2.0 $ 1.5 $ 12.4 $ 2.7 $ 66.1 Number of funds eligible to earn performance fees As of December 31, 2023 18 2 4 19 3 15 As of December 31, 2022 19 2 10 15 4 15 As of December 31, 2021 19 2 10 38 4 15 AUM subject to performance fees (in billions) AUM at December 31, 2023, subject to FY23 performance fees $ 11.0 $ 1.2 $ 1.6 $ 22.1 $ 1.9 $ 56.7 AUM at December 31, 2022, subject to FY22 performance fees $ 10.7 $ 1.5 $ 2.6 $ 12.7 $ 2.1 $ 45.1 AUM at December 31, 2021, subject to FY21 performance fees $ 12.9 $ 2.0 $ 2.4 $ 45.5 $ 3.0 $ 66.1 Uncrystallized performance fees (in billions) AUM at December 31, 2023, with an uncrystallized performance fee at December 31, 2023, vesting in 2024 (2) $ 2.8 $ 1.1 $ — n/a $ — n/a AUM at December 31, 2022, with an uncrystallized performance fee at December 31, 2022, vesting in 2023 (2) $ 0.1 $ — $ — n/a $ 0.8 n/a AUM at December 31, 2021, with an uncrystallized performance fee at December 31, 2021, vesting in 2022 (2) $ 4.5 $ 2.0 $ 0.2 n/a $ 1.4 n/a Performance fee participation rate percentage (3) 10% - 20% 15% - 20% 10% - 20% 5% - 28% 15% +/− 0.15% Performance fee frequency Annually and quarterly Annually Annually and quarterly Annually and quarterly Annually Monthly Performance fee methodology (4) Relative plus HWM Relative/absolute plus HWM Absolute plus HWM Bespoke Relative plus HWM Relative (1) For absolute return funds, this excludes funds earning a performance fee on redemption and only includes those with a period-end crystallization date.
Mutual SICAVs Unit Trusts Other Funds Mandates Trusts Funds Funds Performance fees: Year ended December 31, 2024 $ 26.3 $ 6.2 $ 70.8 $ 4.9 $ 0.7 $ 1.0 $ (39.5 ) Year ended December 31, 2023 $ 2.1 $ — $ 56.9 $ 3.1 $ 9.1 n/a $ (66.1 ) Year ended December 31, 2022 $ 2.0 $ 0.1 $ 33.5 $ 10.0 $ 6.7 n/a $ (63.0 ) Number of funds that earned performance fees: Year ended December 31, 2024 (1) 11 2 5 9 1 3 15 Year ended December 31, 2023 (1) 8 — 5 8 1 n/a 15 Year ended December 31, 2022 (1) 8 2 8 11 1 n/a 15 AUM generating performance fees (in billions): AUM at December 31, 2024, generating FY24 performance fees $ 12.4 $ 1.2 $ 2.9 $ 6.9 $ 0.9 $ 0.1 $ 66.1 AUM at December 31, 2023, generating FY23 performance fees $ 4.9 $ — $ 1.2 $ 5.8 $ 1.0 n/a $ 56.7 AUM at December 31, 2022, generating FY22 performance fees $ 5.1 $ 1.5 $ 2.3 $ 9.3 $ 0.8 n/a $ 45.1 Number of funds eligible to earn performance fees: As of December 31, 2024 18 2 6 18 2 4 15 As of December 31, 2023 18 2 4 19 3 n/a 15 As of December 31, 2022 19 2 10 15 4 n/a 15 AUM subject to performance fees (in billions): AUM at December 31, 2024, subject to FY24 performance fees $ 13.9 $ 1.2 $ 2.9 $ 23.9 $ 1.7 $ 0.3 $ 66.1 AUM at December 31, 2023, subject to FY23 performance fees $ 11.0 $ 1.2 $ 1.6 $ 22.1 $ 1.9 n/a $ 56.7 AUM at December 31, 2022, subject to FY22 performance fees $ 10.7 $ 1.5 $ 2.6 $ 12.7 $ 2.1 n/a $ 45.1 Uncrystallized performance fees (in billions): AUM at December 31, 2024, with an uncrystallized performance fee at December 31, 2024, vesting in 2025 (2) $ 0.5 $ 1.5 $ — n/a $ 0.4 $ 0.8 n/a AUM at December 31, 2023, with an uncrystallized performance fee at December 31, 2023, vesting in 2024 (2) $ 2.8 $ 1.1 $ — n/a $ — n/a n/a AUM at December 31, 2022, with an uncrystallized performance fee at December 31, 2022, vesting in 2023 (2) $ 0.1 $ — $ — n/a $ 0.8 n/a n/a Performance fee participation rate percentage (3) 10% - 20% 15% - 20% 10% - 20% 5% - 28% 15 % 15% - 25% +/− 0.15% Performance fee frequency Annually Annually Annually and quarterly Annually and quarterly Annually Various Monthly Performance fee methodology (4) Relative plus HWM Relative/absolute plus HWM Absolute plus HWM Bespoke Relative plus HWM Relative plus HWM Relative (1) For absolute return funds, this excludes funds earning a performance fee on redemption and only includes those with a period-end crystallization date.
Actual future tax consequences on settlement of our uncertain tax positions may be materially different than management’s current estimates. As of December 31, 2023, unrecognized tax benefits were $28.4 million.
Actual future tax consequences on settlement of our uncertain tax positions may be materially different than management’s current estimates. As of December 31, 2024, unrecognized tax benefits were $28.9 million.
In addition, a $12.5 million charge due to a correction of an error of previously recognized earnings associated with an equity method investment impacted investment gains (losses), net for the year ended December 31, 2023. Gains and losses attributable to third-party ownership interests in seeded investment products are noncontrolling interests and are not included in net income attributable to JHG. Other non-operating income, net Other non-operating income, net improved $1.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
In addition, a $12.5 million charge due to a correction of an error of previously recognized earnings associated with an equity method investment impacted investment gains (losses), net for the year ended December 31, 2023. Gains and losses attributable to third-party ownership interests in seeded investment products are noncontrolling interests and are not included in net income attributable to JHG. Other non-operating income (expense), net Other non-operating income (expense), net declined $99.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
We first considered goodwill where we initially assess goodwill for impairment using qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test.
We initially assess goodwill for impairment using qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test.
The following table summarizes key balance sheet data relating to our liquidity and capital resources as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in millions): December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Cash and cash equivalents held by the Company $ 1,145.9 $ 1,156.5 Investments held by the Company $ 399.2 $ 359.1 Fees and other receivables $ 294.0 $ 252.9 Long-term debt $ 304.6 $ 307.5 Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash held at banks, on-demand deposits, investments in money market instruments, highly liquid short-term debt securities and commercial paper with a maturity date of three months or less.
The following table summarizes key balance sheet data relating to our liquidity and capital resources as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions): December 31, 2024 2023 Cash and cash equivalents held by the Company $ 1,190.9 $ 1,145.9 Investments held by the Company $ 474.1 $ 399.2 Fees and other receivables $ 356.6 $ 294.0 Long-term debt $ 395.0 $ 304.6 Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of cash held at banks, on-demand deposits, investments in money market instruments, highly liquid short-term debt securities and commercial paper with a maturity date of three months or less.
We have provided a reconciliation below of our non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. 33 Table of Contents Alternative performance measures The following is a reconciliation of revenue, operating expenses, operating income, net income attributable to JHG and diluted earnings per share to adjusted revenue, adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to JHG and adjusted diluted earnings per share, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in millions, except per share and operating margin data): Year ended Year ended December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Reconciliation of revenue to adjusted revenue Revenue $ 2,101.8 $ 2,203.6 Management fees (164.8 ) (193.2 ) Shareowner servicing fees (172.4 ) (185.2 ) Other revenue (118.7 ) (119.9 ) Adjusted revenue (1) $ 1,645.9 $ 1,705.3 Reconciliation of operating expenses to adjusted operating expenses Operating expenses $ 1,618.1 $ 1,713.8 Employee compensation and benefits (2) (5.8 ) (16.8 ) Long-term incentive plans (2) (1.2 ) (21.1 ) Distribution expenses (1) (455.9 ) (498.3 ) General, administrative and occupancy (2) (16.3 ) (9.5 ) Impairment of intangible assets (3) — (35.8 ) Depreciation and amortization (3) (1.7 ) (3.7 ) Adjusted operating expenses $ 1,137.2 $ 1,128.6 Adjusted operating income $ 508.7 $ 576.7 Operating margin (4) 23.0 % 22.2 % Adjusted operating margin (5) 30.9 % 33.8 % Reconciliation of net income attributable to JHG to adjusted net income attributable to JHG Net income attributable to JHG $ 392.0 $ 372.4 Employee compensation and benefits (2) 5.8 16.8 Long-term incentive plans (2) 1.2 21.1 General, administrative and occupancy (2) 16.3 9.5 Impairment of intangible assets (3) — 35.8 Depreciation and amortization (3) 1.7 3.7 Investment gains (losses), net (6) 12.5 0.4 Other non-operating income, net (6) 28.6 0.3 Income tax provision (7) (22.9 ) (26.2 ) Adjusted net income attributable to JHG 435.2 433.8 Less: allocation of earnings to participating stock-based awards (12.4 ) (13.1 ) Adjusted net income attributable to JHG common shareholders $ 422.8 $ 420.7 Weighted-average common shares outstanding — diluted $ 160.5 $ 162.0 Diluted earnings per share (8) $ 2.37 $ 2.23 Adjusted diluted earnings per share (9) $ 2.63 $ 2.60 (1) We contract with third-party intermediaries to distribute and service certain of our investment products.
We have provided a reconciliation below of our non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. 30 Table of Contents Alternative performance measures The following is a reconciliation of revenue, operating expenses, operating income, net income attributable to JHG and diluted earnings per share to adjusted revenue, adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income attributable to JHG and adjusted diluted earnings per share, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in millions, except per share and operating margin data): Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Reconciliation of revenue to adjusted revenue: Revenue $ 2,473.2 $ 2,101.8 $ 2,203.6 Management fees (198.9 ) (164.8 ) (193.2 ) Shareowner servicing fees (194.4 ) (172.4 ) (185.2 ) Other revenue (139.1 ) (118.7 ) (119.9 ) Adjusted revenue (1) 1,940.8 $ 1,645.9 $ 1,705.3 Reconciliation of operating expenses to adjusted operating expenses: Operating expenses $ 1,827.5 $ 1,618.1 $ 1,713.8 Employee compensation and benefits (2) (20.0 ) (5.8 ) (16.8 ) Long-term incentive plans (2) (8.1 ) (1.2 ) (21.1 ) Distribution expenses (1) (520.9 ) (455.9 ) (498.3 ) General, administrative and occupancy (2) (2.7 ) (16.3 ) (9.5 ) Impairment of intangible assets (3) — — (35.8 ) Depreciation and amortization (3) (3.1 ) (1.7 ) (3.7 ) Adjusted operating expenses $ 1,272.7 $ 1,137.2 $ 1,128.6 Adjusted operating income $ 668.1 $ 508.7 $ 576.7 Operating margin (4) 26.1 % 23.0 % 22.2 % Adjusted operating margin (5) 34.4 % 30.9 % 33.8 % Reconciliation of net income attributable to JHG to adjusted net income attributable to JHG: Net income attributable to JHG $ 408.9 $ 392.0 $ 372.4 Employee compensation and benefits (2) 8.5 5.8 16.8 Long-term incentive plans (2) 8.1 1.2 21.1 General, administrative and occupancy (2) 2.7 16.3 9.5 Impairment of intangible assets (3) — — 35.8 Depreciation and amortization (3) 3.1 1.7 3.7 Interest expense (6) 0.3 — — Investment gains (losses), net (6) 0.8 12.5 0.4 Other non-operating income (expense), net (6) 136.9 28.6 0.3 Income tax provision (7) (4.4 ) (22.9 ) (26.2 ) Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests (8) (1.2 ) — — Adjusted net income attributable to JHG 563.7 435.2 433.8 Less: allocation of earnings to participating stock-based awards (13.6 ) (12.4 ) (13.1 ) Adjusted net income attributable to JHG common shareholders $ 550.1 $ 422.8 $ 420.7 Weighted-average common shares outstanding — diluted $ 155.8 $ 160.5 $ 162.0 Diluted earnings per share (9) $ 2.56 $ 2.37 $ 2.23 Adjusted diluted earnings per share (10) $ 3.53 $ 2.63 $ 2.60 (1) We contract with third-party intermediaries to distribute and service certain of our investment products.
Long-term incentive plans Long-term incentive plan expenses decreased $13.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a decrease of $42.4 million for the roll-off of vested awards and the forfeiture of expense related to departed employees exceeding the roll-on of new awards and the acceleration of expense related to departed employees.
Long-term incentive plans Long-term incentive plan expenses decreased $0.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to a decrease of $8.3 million for the roll-off of vested awards and the forfeiture of awards related to departed employees exceeding the roll-on of new awards and the acceleration of expense related to departed employees.
The reclassification activity is not part of our ongoing operations and will not be included in our adjusted results. Other non-operating income, net improved $2.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
The reclassification activity is not part of our ongoing operations and will not be included in our adjusted results. Other non-operating income (expense), net improved $1.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Cash and cash equivalents exclude cash held by consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”) and consolidated voting rights entities (“VREs”), and investments exclude noncontrolling interests as these assets are not available to us under any circumstance. Investments held by us represent seeded investment products (exclusive of noncontrolling interests), equity method investments, investments related to deferred compensation plans and other less significant investments.
Cash and cash equivalents exclude cash held by consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”) and consolidated voting rights entities (“VREs”), and investments exclude noncontrolling interests as these assets are not available to us under any circumstance. Investments held by us represent seeded investment products (exclusive of noncontrolling interests), investments related to deferred compensation plans and other less significant investments classified as current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The decrease is due to no impairment charges being recognized during 2023, compared to a $35.8 million impairment of certain mutual fund investment management agreements, client relationships and trademarks recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022. Intangible asset impairment charges decreased by $86.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
The decrease is due to no impairment charges being recognized during 2023, compared to a $35.8 million impairment of certain mutual fund investment management agreements, client relationships and trademarks recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for information on adjusted non-GAAP figures. ● Strong balance sheet and cash generation, with $1.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $441.6 million of cash provided by operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2023. ● During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Board of Directors declared and paid dividends of $1.56 per share. ● During the year ended December 31, 2023, we acquired 2,319,870 shares of our common stock for $61.9 million as part of the share buyback program. Financial Summary Results are reported on a U.S.
Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for information on adjusted non-GAAP figures. ● Strong balance sheet and cash generation, with $1.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $694.6 million of cash provided by operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2024. ● During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Board of Directors declared and paid dividends of $1.56 per share. ● During the year ended December 31, 2024, we acquired 6,035,388 shares of our common stock for $208.2 million as part of the share buyback program. 22 Table of Contents Financial Summary Results are reported on a U.S.
There were no events or changes in circumstances during the year ended December 31, 2023. Retirement Benefit Plans We provide certain employees with retirement benefits through defined benefit plans.
There were no events or changes in circumstances during the year ended December 31, 2024. 35 Table of Contents Retirement Benefit Plans We provide certain employees with retirement benefits through defined benefit plans.
Dividends declared and paid during the year ended December 31, 2023, were as follows: Dividend Date Dividends paid Date per share declared (in US$ millions) paid $ 0.39 February 1, 2023 $ 64.7 February 28, 2023 $ 0.39 May 2, 2023 $ 64.6 May 31, 2023 $ 0.39 August 1, 2023 $ 64.7 August 30, 2023 $ 0.39 October 31, 2023 $ 64.7 November 30, 2023 On January 31, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.39 per share.
Dividends declared and paid during the year ended December 31, 2024, were as follows: Dividend Date Dividends paid Date per share declared (in US$ millions) paid $ 0.39 January 31, 2024 $ 63.2 February 28, 2024 $ 0.39 May 1, 2024 $ 62.6 May 29, 2024 $ 0.39 July 31, 2024 $ 62.3 August 28, 2024 $ 0.39 October 30, 2024 $ 62.0 November 27, 2024 On January 30, 2025, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.39 per share.
As of December 31, 2023, we had operating and finance lease payment obligations of $82.4 million, with $24.2 million payable within 12 months. Short-Term Liquidity Requirements Common Stock Purchases On October 31, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the 2023 Corporate Buyback Program pursuant to which we are authorized to repurchase up to $150.0 million of our common stock on the NYSE at any time prior to the date of our 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
As of December 31, 2024, we had operating and finance lease payment obligations of $106.3 million, with $18.0 million payable within 12 months. Short-Term Liquidity Considerations Common Stock Purchases — Corporate Buyback Program On October 31, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the 2023 Corporate Buyback Program pursuant to which we were authorized to repurchase up to $150.0 million of our common stock on the NYSE at any time prior to the date of our 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which was held on May 1, 2024.
Shareowner servicing fees decreased by $10.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, and by $36.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to a decline in average mutual fund AUM. Other revenue Other revenue is primarily composed of 12b-1 distribution fees, general administration charges and other fee revenue.
Shareowner servicing fees increased by $27.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, and decreased by $10.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to movements in average mutual fund AUM. 27 Table of Contents Other revenue Other revenue is primarily composed of 12b-1 distribution fees, general administration charges and other fee revenue.
Due to the long-term nature of these plans, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainty. 39 Table of Contents The table below shows the movement in funded status that would result from certain sensitivity changes (in millions): Hypothetical decrease in funded status at December 31, 2023 Discount rate: -0.1% $ 6.2 Inflation: +0.1% $ 1.5 Life expectancy: +1 year at age 65 $ 17.2 Market value of return seeking portfolio falls 25% $ 1.5 Income Taxes We operate in several countries, states and other taxing jurisdictions through various subsidiaries and branches, and must allocate income, expenses and earnings under the various laws and regulations of each of these taxing jurisdictions.
The table below shows the movement in funded status that would result from certain sensitivity changes (in millions): Hypothetical decrease in funded status at December 31, 2024 Discount rate: -0.1% $ 5.0 Inflation: +0.1% $ 1.1 Life expectancy: +1 year at age 65 $ 15.0 Market value of return seeking portfolio falls 25% $ 0.3 Income Taxes We operate in several countries, states and other taxing jurisdictions through various subsidiaries and branches, and must allocate income, expenses and earnings under the various laws and regulations of each of these taxing jurisdictions.
When a third-party investor redeems the investment, a cash outflow is disclosed as a distribution. Other Sources of Liquidity On June 30, 2023, we entered into a new $200 million unsecured, revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) and terminated our former Credit Facility as it was approaching its expiration date.
When a third-party investor redeems the investment, a cash outflow is disclosed as a distribution. Other Sources of Liquidity On June 30, 2023, we entered into a $200 million unsecured, revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”).
Year-over-year fluctuations in marketing expenses were primarily driven by changes in the level of advertising campaigns and sponsored events. General, administrative and occupancy General, administrative and occupancy expenses increased $15.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a $9.6 million increase in the amortization of capitalized cloud computing costs, primarily related to the order management system transformation project, which was completed in the second quarter of 2023, a $9.3 million charge related to a separately managed account trade error and a $4.0 million increase in software costs primarily related to application licensing fees.
These increases were partially offset by a $9.3 million charge related to a separately managed account trade error recognized during 2023 and a subsequent insurance reimbursement of $4.7 million recognized during 2024. General, administrative and occupancy expenses increased $15.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a $9.6 million increase in the amortization of capitalized cloud computing costs, primarily related to the order management system transformation project, which was completed in the second quarter of 2023, a $9.3 million charge related to a separately managed account trade error and a $4.0 million increase in software costs primarily related to application licensing fees.
As a result of the reduction in the state income tax rate, the U.S deferred tax assets and liabilities were revalued from 23.9% to 23.5%, creating a non-cash deferred tax benefit of $8.8 million.
The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023, was also impacted by a reduction in the state income tax rate. As a result of the reduction in the state income tax rate, the U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities were revalued from 23.9% to 23.5% creating a non-cash deferred tax benefit of $8.8 million.
Refer to Note 11 — Debt, in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for further information on the Credit Facility. Regulatory Capital We are subject to regulatory oversight by the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, FCA and other international regulatory bodies. We strive to ensure that we are compliant with our regulatory obligations at all times.
Refer to Note 11 — Debt, in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for further information on the Credit Facility. 33 Table of Contents Regulatory Capital We are subject to regulatory oversight by the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, FCA and other international regulatory bodies.
The decrease is primarily due to a $121.9 million impairment of certain indefinite-lived intangible assets and trademarks recognized during the year ended December 31, 2021, partially offset by a $35.8 million impairment of certain mutual fund investment management agreements, client relationships and trademarks recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022. Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased $8.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a $3.6 million decline in the amortization of internally developed software as assets became fully amortized during the current year, a $3.5 million decrease in the amortization of prepaid commissions and a $1.2 million reduction in the amortization of intangible assets resulting from the sale of Intech, which was recognized during the first quarter 2022. Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased $9.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to a $3.7 million reduction in the amortization of intangible assets resulting from the sale of Intech and a $3.0 million decrease in the amortization of prepaid commissions. 2024 Non-compensation operating expenses For the year ended December 31, 2024, we anticipate adjusted non-compensation expense growth in the mid- to high-single digits.
Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased $8.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a $3.6 million decline in the amortization of internally developed software as assets became fully amortized during the current year, a $3.5 million decrease in the amortization of prepaid commissions and a $1.2 million reduction in the amortization of intangible assets resulting from the sale of Intech, which was recognized during the first quarter 2022. 2025 Non-compensation operating expenses For the year ending December 31, 2025, we anticipate adjusted non-compensation expense growth in the mid- to high-single digits.
By client location: 2023 2022 2021 2022 2021 North America $ 198.6 $ 168.6 $ 241.0 18 % (30 )% EMEA and Latin America 102.9 85.7 132.3 20 % (35 )% Asia Pacific 33.4 33.0 59.0 1 % (44 )% Total $ 334.9 $ 287.3 $ 432.3 17 % (34 )% Valuation of Assets Under Management The fair value of our AUM is based on the value of the underlying cash and investments of our funds, trusts and segregated mandates.
By client location: 2024 2023 2022 2023 2022 North America $ 236.8 $ 198.6 $ 168.6 19 % 18 % EMEA and Latin America 104.8 102.9 85.7 2 % 20 % Asia Pacific 37.1 33.4 33.0 11 % 1 % Total $ 378.7 $ 334.9 $ 287.3 13 % 17 % Valuation of Assets Under Management The fair value of our AUM is based on the value of the underlying cash and investments securities of our funds, trusts and segregated mandates.
The combined capital requirement is £136.0 million ($173.4 million), resulting in £322.4 million ($411.0 million) of capital above the requirement as of December 31, 2023, based upon internal calculations and taking into account the effect of foreseeable dividends. Capital requirements in other jurisdictions are not significant in aggregate.
The combined capital requirement is £159.2 million ($199.4 million), resulting in £275.8 million ($345.4 million) of capital above the requirement as of December 31, 2024, based upon internal calculations and taking into account the effect of foreseeable dividends. Capital requirements in other jurisdictions are not significant in aggregate.
Other revenue decreased by $7.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, and by $23.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to a decline in average AUM. Operating Expenses Year ended December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 vs. 2023 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating expenses (in millions): Employee compensation and benefits $ 593.3 $ 611.5 $ 693.3 (3 )% (12 )% Long-term incentive plans 167.4 180.7 181.0 (7 )% (0 )% Distribution expenses 455.9 498.3 554.1 (9 )% (10 )% Investment administration 47.4 49.4 51.6 (4 )% (4 )% Marketing 36.6 27.1 31.7 35 % (15 )% General, administrative and occupancy 294.6 279.3 271.8 5 % 3 % Impairment of intangible assets — 35.8 121.9 (100 )% (71 )% Depreciation and amortization 22.9 31.7 40.7 (28 )% (22 )% Total operating expenses $ 1,618.1 $ 1,713.8 $ 1,946.1 (6 )% (12 )% Employee compensation and benefits Employee compensation and benefits decreased $18.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily driven by a decrease of $18.1 million in variable compensation, primarily due to lower profitability, and a $13.7 million decline in fixed compensation costs due to lower average headcount.
Other revenue decreased by $7.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a decline in average AUM. Operating Expenses Year ended December 31, 2024 vs. 2023 vs. 2024 2023 2022 2023 2022 Operating expenses (in millions): Employee compensation and benefits $ 716.1 $ 593.3 $ 611.5 21 % (3 )% Long-term incentive plans 166.6 167.4 180.7 (0 )% (7 )% Distribution expenses 520.9 455.9 498.3 14 % (9 )% Investment administration 58.2 47.4 49.4 23 % (4 )% Marketing 40.4 36.6 27.1 10 % 35 % General, administrative and occupancy 300.8 294.6 279.3 2 % 5 % Impairment of intangible assets — — 35.8 n/m* (100 )% Depreciation and amortization 24.5 22.9 31.7 7 % (28 )% Total operating expenses $ 1,827.5 $ 1,618.1 $ 1,713.8 13 % (6 )% * n/m - Not meaningful.
Distribution expenses decreased by $42.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, and by $55.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily driven by a decline in average AUM subject to distribution charges. 31 Table of Contents Marketing Marketing expenses increased by $9.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, and decreased by $4.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
Distribution expenses decreased by $42.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily driven by a decline in average AUM subject to distribution charges.
The actuarial valuation involves making a number of assumptions, including those related to the discount rate, the expected rate of return on assets, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases.
The actuarial valuation involves making a number of assumptions, including those related to the discount rate, the expected rate of return on assets, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the long-term nature of these plans, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainty.
Refer to Note 3 — Dispositions, in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for information regarding the divesture of Intech. 26 Table of Contents Our AUM and flows by client type for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were as follows (in billions): Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales Reclassifications December 31, 2022 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX (2) and disposals (3) 2023 By client type: Intermediary $ 162.0 $ 39.5 $ (43.1 ) $ (3.6 ) $ 22.8 $ 2.1 $ 0.1 $ 183.4 Self-directed 64.3 1.3 (4.8 ) (3.5 ) 14.9 0.2 0.2 76.1 Institutional 61.0 20.1 (13.7 ) 6.4 7.4 0.9 (0.3 ) 75.4 Total $ 287.3 $ 60.9 $ (61.6 ) $ (0.7 ) $ 45.1 $ 3.2 $ — $ 334.9 Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales Reclassifications December 31, 2021 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX (2) and disposals (3) 2022 By client type: Intermediary $ 215.0 $ 39.9 $ (53.3 ) $ (13.4 ) $ (32.8 ) $ (5.9 ) $ (0.9 ) $ 162.0 Self-directed 90.1 1.5 (5.1 ) (3.6 ) (21.6 ) (0.6 ) — 64.3 Institutional 127.2 19.1 (38.6 ) (19.5 ) (13.9 ) (5.4 ) (27.4 ) 61.0 Total $ 432.3 $ 60.5 $ (97.0 ) $ (36.5 ) $ (68.3 ) $ (11.9 ) $ (28.3 ) $ 287.3 Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales Reclassifications December 31, 2020 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX (2) and disposals (3) 2021 By client type: Intermediary $ 192.9 $ 56.9 $ (54.8 ) $ 2.1 $ 23.8 $ (2.0 ) $ (1.8 ) $ 215.0 Institutional 127.6 14.3 (29.6 ) (15.3 ) 15.4 (2.3 ) 1.8 127.2 Self-directed 81.1 3.2 (6.2 ) (3.0 ) 12.1 (0.1 ) — 90.1 Total $ 401.6 $ 74.4 $ (90.6 ) $ (16.2 ) $ 51.3 $ (4.4 ) $ — $ 432.3 (1) Redemptions include the impact of client transfers.
Our AUM and flows by client type for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, were as follows (in billions): Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales Acquisitions and December 31, 2023 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX (2) reclassifications (3) 2024 By client type: Intermediary $ 183.4 $ 55.0 $ (46.3 ) $ 8.7 $ 20.4 $ (2.2 ) $ 0.7 $ 211.0 Self-directed 76.1 2.0 (5.8 ) (3.8 ) 14.2 — — 86.5 Institutional 75.4 13.5 (16.0 ) (2.5 ) 7.2 (2.5 ) 3.6 81.2 Total $ 334.9 $ 70.5 $ (68.1 ) $ 2.4 $ 41.8 $ (4.7 ) $ 4.3 $ 378.7 Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales December 31, 2022 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX (2) Reclassifications (3) 2023 By client type: Intermediary $ 162.0 $ 39.5 $ (43.1 ) $ (3.6 ) $ 22.8 $ 2.1 $ 0.1 $ 183.4 Self-directed 64.3 1.3 (4.8 ) (3.5 ) 14.9 0.2 0.2 76.1 Institutional 61.0 20.1 (13.7 ) 6.4 7.4 0.9 (0.3 ) 75.4 Total $ 287.3 $ 60.9 $ (61.6 ) $ (0.7 ) $ 45.1 $ 3.2 $ — $ 334.9 Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, Net sales Reclassifications December 31, 2021 Sales Redemptions (1) (redemptions) Markets FX (2) and disposals (3) 2022 By client type: Intermediary $ 215.0 $ 39.9 $ (53.3 ) $ (13.4 ) $ (32.8 ) $ (5.9 ) $ (0.9 ) $ 162.0 Self-directed 90.1 1.5 (5.1 ) (3.6 ) (21.6 ) (0.6 ) — 64.3 Institutional 127.2 19.1 (38.6 ) (19.5 ) (13.9 ) (5.4 ) (27.4 ) 61.0 Total $ 432.3 $ 60.5 $ (97.0 ) $ (36.5 ) $ (68.3 ) $ (11.9 ) $ (28.3 ) $ 287.3 (1) Redemptions include the impact of client transfers.
GAAP basis. Adjusted non-GAAP figures are presented in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $2,101.8 million, a decrease of $101.8 million, or (5%), compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
GAAP basis. Adjusted non-GAAP figures are presented in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $2,473.2 million, an increase of $371.4 million, or 18%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2023, our contractual obligations related to debt and interest payments totaled $323.2 million, with $14.6 million of interest payable within 12 months.
As of December 31, 2024, our contractual obligations related to debt and interest payments totaled $611.3 million, with $21.8 million of interest payable within 12 months.
The quarterly dividend will be paid on February 28, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 12, 2024. 37 Table of Contents Long-Term Liquidity Requirements Expected long-term commitments as of December 31, 2023, include principal and interest payments related to our 4.875% Senior Notes due 2025 (“2025 Senior Notes”) and operating and finance lease payments.
The quarterly dividend will be paid on February 27, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 11, 2025. Long-Term Liquidity Considerations Expected long-term commitments as of December 31, 2024, include principal and interest payments related to our 2034 Senior Notes, operating and finance lease payments, and acquisition related contingent consideration.
Revenues for distribution and servicing activities performed by us are not deducted from GAAP revenue. (2) Adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, include rent expense, rent income, other rent-related adjustments associated with subleased office space and the acceleration of long-term incentive plan expense and redundancy expenses related to the departure of certain employees.
Adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, include rent expense, rent income, other rent-related adjustments associated with subleased office space and the acceleration of long-term incentive plan expense and redundancy expense related to the departure of certain employees.
Performance fees by product type consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021: Year ended December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 vs. 2023 2022 2021 2022 2021 Performance fees (in millions): SICAVs $ 2.1 $ 2.0 $ 63.7 5 % (97 )% UK OEICs and unit trusts — 0.1 19.2 (100 )% (99 )% Absolute return funds and other funds 56.9 33.5 14.5 70 % n/m * Segregated mandates 3.1 10.0 6.9 (69 )% 45 % Investment trusts 9.1 6.7 14.3 36 % (53 )% U.S. mutual funds (66.1 ) (63.0 ) (15.9 ) (5 )% n/m * Total performance fees $ 5.1 $ (10.7 ) $ 102.7 n/m * n/m * * n/m - Not meaningful. For the year ended December 31, 2023, performance fees increased $15.8 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, due to an improvement in the performance of absolute return funds and other funds primarily driven by performance fees generated from a certain fund.
Performance fees by product type consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Year ended December 31, 2024 vs. 2023 vs. 2024 2023 2022 2023 2022 Performance fees (in millions): SICAVs $ 26.3 $ 2.1 $ 2.0 n/m* 5 % UK OEICs and unit trusts 6.2 — 0.1 — % (100 )% Absolute return funds and other funds 70.8 56.9 33.5 24 % 70 % Segregated mandates 4.9 3.1 10.0 58 % (69 )% Investment trusts 0.7 9.1 6.7 (92 )% 36 % Private capital funds 1.0 — — — % — % U.S. mutual funds (39.5 ) (66.1 ) (63.0 ) 40 % (5 )% Total performance fees $ 70.4 $ 5.1 $ (10.7 ) n/m* n/m* * n/m - Not meaningful.
Our operating margin was 23.0% in 2023 compared to 22.2% in 2022. Net income attributable to JHG for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $392.0 million, an increase of $19.6 million, or 5%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Our operating margin was 26.1% in 2024 compared to 23.0% in 2023. Net income attributable to JHG for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $408.9 million, an increase of $16.9 million, or 4%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
This may be due to significant market movements in other correlated open markets, scheduled market closures or unscheduled market closures as a result of natural disaster or government intervention. Third-party administrators hold a key role in the collection and validation of prices used in the valuation of the securities.
This may be due to significant market movements in other correlated open markets, scheduled market closures or unscheduled market closures as a result of natural disaster or government intervention.
Adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2023, also include a $9.3 million charge related to a separately managed account trade error. JHG management believes these costs do not represent our ongoing operations. (3) Investment management contracts have been identified as a separately identifiable intangible asset arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses.
Adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2023, also includes a $9.3 million charge related to a separately managed account trade error. JHG management believes these costs do not represent our ongoing operations.
(3) Participation rate related to non-U.S. mutual fund products reflects our share of outperformance. Participation rate related to U.S. mutual funds represents an adjustment to the management fee.
(3) Participation rate related to non-U.S. mutual fund products reflects our share of outperformance. Participation rate related to U.S. mutual funds represents an adjustment to the management fee. (4) Relative performance is measured versus applicable benchmarks and is subject to an HWM for relevant funds.
We do not expect Pillar 2 to have a material impact on our effective tax rate or our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Non-GAAP Financial Measures We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP.
As of December 31, 2024, the impact of Pillar 2 on our effective tax rate, results of operations, financial position, and cash flows was not significant to the financial statements. Non-GAAP Financial Measures We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP.
These decreases were partially offset by an improvement in absolute return funds and other funds primarily due to performance fees generated from the Janus Henderson Biotech Innovation Fund. 29 Table of Contents The following table outlines performance fees by product type and includes information on fees earned, number of funds generating performance fees, AUM generating performance fees, number of funds eligible to earn performance fees, AUM with an uncrystallized performance fee, performance fee participation rate, performance fee frequency and performance fee methodology (dollars in millions, except where noted): Absolute UK OEICs Return Funds and and Segregated Investment U.S.
This increase was partially offset by a decline in segregated mandates due to the relative performance of certain funds being below the established HWM. 26 Table of Contents The following table outlines performance fees by product type and includes information on fees earned, number of funds generating performance fees, AUM generating performance fees, number of funds eligible to earn performance fees, AUM with an uncrystallized performance fee, performance fee participation rate, performance fee frequency and performance fee methodology (dollars in millions, except where noted): Absolute UK OEICs Return Funds Private and and Segregated Investment Capital U.S.
The primary purpose of seeded investment products is to generate an investment performance track record in these products, and leverage that track record to attract third-party investors. We may redeem our seed capital investments for a variety of reasons, including when third-party investments in the relevant product are sufficient to sustain the investment strategy.
We may redeem our seed capital investments for a variety of reasons, including when third-party investments in the relevant product are sufficient to sustain the investment strategy.
JHG management believes these non-cash and acquisition-related costs do not represent our ongoing operations. 34 Table of Contents (4) Operating margin is operating income divided by revenue. (5) Adjusted operating margin is adjusted operating income divided by adjusted revenue. (6) Adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2023, include a provision for a credit loss and a contingent consideration fair value adjustment related to the 2022 sale of Intech, a correction due to an error of previously recognized earnings associated with an equity method investment and the release of accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments related to liquidated JHG entities.
Adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2023, include a provision for a credit loss and a contingent consideration fair value adjustment related to the 2022 sale of Intech, a correction due to an error of previously recognized earnings associated with an equity method investment and the reclassification of accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments to net income related to JHG liquidated entities.
Certain fund contracts allow for negative performance fees where there is underperformance against the relevant index. 24 Table of Contents 2023 SUMMARY 2023 Highlights ● Solid long-term investment performance, with 60%, 69% and 71% of our AUM outperforming benchmarks on a three-, five- and 10-year basis, respectively, as of December 31, 2023. ● AUM increased to $334.9 billion, up 17% from the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to positive market performance. ● Net outflows for the year ended December 31, 2023, were $0.7 billion compared to $30.8 billion of net outflows, excluding Intech, for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Certain fund contracts allow for negative performance fees where there is underperformance against the relevant index. 2024 SUMMARY 2024 Financial Highlights ● Solid long-term investment performance, with 65%, 72%, 55% and 73% of our AUM outperforming benchmarks on a one-, three-, five- and 10-year basis, respectively, as of December 31, 2024. ● AUM increased to $378.7 billion, up 13% from the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to positive market performance. ● Net inflows for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $2.4 billion, compared to $(0.7) billion of net outflows for the year ended December 31, 2023. ● 2024 diluted earnings per share was $2.56, or $3.53 on an adjusted basis.
This decline was partially offset by an increase of $27.6 million driven by market appreciation of mutual fund share awards and certain long-term incentive awards. Long-term incentive plan expenses decreased $0.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to a $38.9 million decrease driven by market depreciation related to mutual fund share awards and certain long-term incentive awards, and favorable foreign currency translation of $7.4 million.
This decrease was partially offset by an increase of $6.4 million driven by market appreciation of mutual fund share awards and certain long-term incentive awards. Long-term incentive plan expenses decreased $13.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a decrease of $42.4 million for the roll-off of vested awards and the forfeiture of expense related to departed employees exceeding the roll-on of new awards and the acceleration of expense related to departed employees.
The cash received and paid as part of this program is reflected in the table above. The transactions discussed above represent a majority of the activity within investing activities on our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Financing Activities Cash used for financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, was as follows (in millions): Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Dividends paid to shareholders $ (258.7 ) $ (259.4 ) $ (256.0 ) Third-party capital invested into consolidated seeded investment products, net 227.2 51.1 100.3 Purchase of common stock for stock-based compensation plans (57.4 ) (113.8 ) (71.8 ) Purchase of common stock for the share buyback program and from Dai-ichi Life (61.9 ) (98.9 ) (372.1 ) Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans 3.0 4.3 12.5 Other (4.1 ) (2.4 ) (1.0 ) Cash used for financing activities $ (151.9 ) $ (419.1 ) $ (588.1 ) The majority of cash flows within financing activities are driven by the payment of dividends to shareholders, and the purchases of common stock as part of the Corporate Buyback Program and for stock-based compensation plans.
Refer to Note 3 — Acquisitions and Dispositions, in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for further information on our acquisitions. Financing Activities Cash used for financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, was as follows (in millions): Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Dividends paid to shareholders $ (250.1 ) $ (258.7 ) $ (259.4 ) Third-party capital invested into consolidated seeded investment products, net 123.1 227.2 51.1 Purchase of common stock for stock-based compensation plans (79.8 ) (57.4 ) (113.8 ) Purchase of common stock for the share buyback program (208.2 ) (61.9 ) (98.9 ) Issuance of long-term debt 394.9 — — Repayment of current portion of long-term debt (304.0 ) — — Other (0.3 ) (1.1 ) 1.9 Cash used for financing activities $ (324.4 ) $ (151.9 ) $ (419.1 ) The majority of cash flows within financing activities are driven by the payment of dividends to shareholders, the purchases of common stock as part of the Corporate Buyback Program and for stock-based compensation plans, and third-party capital invested into consolidated seeded investment products.
The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, was impacted by a decrease in pre-tax book income with a significant increase in the disallowed noncontrolling interest loss from a certain seeded investment product.
The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, was impacted by the disallowed noncontrolling interests from certain seeded investment products and a reduction in the state income tax rate, as discussed above.
By capability: 2023 2022 2021 2022 2021 Equities $ 191.6 $ 193.2 $ 236.4 (1 )% (18 )% Fixed Income 65.5 67.2 80.6 (3 )% (17 )% Multi-Asset 47.1 49.2 53.2 (4 )% (8 )% Alternatives 9.6 11.5 10.5 (17 )% 10 % Quantitative Equities (1) — 7.7 41.3 (100 )% (81 )% Total $ 313.8 $ 328.8 $ 422.0 (5 )% (22 )% (1) On March 31, 2022, we completed the sale of our 97%-owned Quantitative Equities subsidiary, Intech. 27 Table of Contents Closing Assets Under Management The following table presents our closing AUM by client location, as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 (in billions): Closing AUM Closing AUM Closing AUM December 31, December 31, December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 vs.
By capability: 2024 2023 2022 2023 2022 Equities $ 224.7 $ 191.6 $ 193.2 17 % (1 )% Fixed Income 75.6 65.5 67.2 15 % (3 )% Multi-Asset 51.6 47.1 49.2 10 % (4 )% Alternatives 10.2 9.6 11.5 6 % (17 )% Quantitative Equities (1) — — 7.7 — % (100 )% Total $ 362.1 $ 313.8 $ 328.8 15 % (5 )% (1) On March 31, 2022, we completed the sale of our 97%-owned Quantitative Equities subsidiary, Intech.
These decreases were partially offset by $7.5 million of base-pay increases, unfavorable foreign currency translation of $3.6 million and a $2.4 million increase in project charges driven by less capitalization of internal labor costs related to the order management system transformation project, which was completed in the second quarter of 2023. Employee compensation and benefits decreased $81.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily driven by a decrease of $80.9 million in variable compensation, mainly due to a lower annual bonus pool and other variable compensation, favorable foreign currency translation of $24.8 million and a $9.2 million decrease in temporary staffing charges mainly due to the conversion of temporary staff to full-time employees.
These decreases were partially offset by $7.5 million of base-pay increases, unfavorable foreign currency translation of $3.6 million and a $2.4 million increase in project charges driven by less capitalization of internal labor costs related to the order management system transformation project, which was completed in the second quarter of 2023.
Cash Flows A summary of cash flow data for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, was as follows (in millions): Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Cash flows provided by (used for): Operating activities $ 441.6 $ 473.3 $ 895.4 Investing activities (328.9 ) 58.5 (283.3 ) Financing activities (151.9 ) (419.1 ) (588.1 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 30.9 (54.9 ) (13.5 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (8.3 ) 57.8 10.5 Cash balance at beginning of period 1,176.4 1,118.6 1,108.1 Cash balance at end of period $ 1,168.1 $ 1,176.4 $ 1,118.6 35 Table of Contents Operating Activities Fluctuations in operating cash flows are attributable to changes in net income and working capital items, which can vary from period to period based on the amount and timing of cash receipts and payments.
Cash Flows A summary of cash flow data for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, was as follows (in millions): Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cash flows provided by (used for): Operating activities $ 694.6 $ 441.6 $ 473.3 Investing activities (285.4 ) (328.9 ) 58.5 Financing activities (324.4 ) (151.9 ) (419.1 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (18.1 ) 30.9 (54.9 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents 66.7 (8.3 ) 57.8 Cash balance at beginning of period 1,168.1 1,176.4 1,118.6 Cash balance at end of period $ 1,234.8 $ 1,168.1 $ 1,176.4 Operating Activities Fluctuations in operating cash flows are attributable to changes in net income and working capital items, which can vary from period to period based on the amount and timing of cash receipts and payments. 32 Table of Contents Investing Activities Cash provided by (used for) investing activities for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, was as follows (in millions): Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Sales (purchases) of investments, net $ (37.0 ) $ (59.7 ) $ 44.6 Purchases of investments by consolidated seeded investment products, net (101.4 ) (224.9 ) (43.9 ) Purchases of property, equipment and software (10.1 ) (10.8 ) (17.6 ) Cash received (paid) on settled seed capital hedges, net (10.7 ) (37.5 ) 75.9 Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (126.9 ) — — Long-term note with Intech — 3.1 (15.9 ) Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries — — 14.9 Other 0.7 0.9 0.5 Cash provided by (used for) investing activities $ (285.4 ) $ (328.9 ) $ 58.5 We consolidate certain seeded investment products into our group financial statements.
These increases are partially offset by $7.4 million of favorable foreign currency translation. Impairment of intangible assets Intangible asset impairment charges decreased by $35.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
These increases were partially offset by a $4.6 million reduction in rent-related expenses and a $3.2 million decrease in recruitment fees. Impairment of intangible assets Intangible asset impairment charges decreased by $35.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Key drivers of the decrease include the following: ● A decrease of $42.4 million in distribution expenses primarily due to lower average AUM; ● A decrease of $35.8 million in intangible asset impairment charges; and ● A decrease of $18.2 million in employee compensation and benefits due to lower variable compensation charges. Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $483.7 million, a decrease of $6.1 million, or (1%), compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Key drivers of the increase include the following: ● An increase of $65.0 million in distribution expenses primarily due to higher average AUM. ● An increase of $122.8 million in employee compensation and benefits primarily due to higher variable compensation expenses. Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $645.7 million, an increase of $162.0 million, or 33%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
The anticipated growth in our non-compensation expense is due to planned investments supporting our strategic initiatives, as well as anticipated inflation and amortization of certain capitalized costs. Non-Operating Income and Expenses Year ended December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 vs. 2023 2022 2021 2022 2021 Non-operating income and expenses (in millions): Interest expense $ (12.7 ) $ (12.6 ) $ (12.8 ) (1 )% 2 % Investment gains (losses), net 43.4 (113.3 ) 0.8 n/m * n/m * Other non-operating income, net 12.6 11.5 8.8 10 % 31 % Income tax provision (100.3 ) (100.9 ) (205.3 ) 1 % 51 % * n/m - Not meaningful. Investment gains (losses), net The components of investment gains (losses), net for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, were as follows: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Investment gains (losses), net (in millions): Seeded investment products and hedges, net $ 20.3 $ (15.2 ) $ 2.0 Third-party ownership interests in seeded investment products 34.7 (97.9 ) (8.0 ) Equity method investments (13.5 ) 2.9 3.0 Other 1.9 (3.1 ) 3.8 Investment gains (losses), net $ 43.4 $ (113.3 ) $ 0.8 32 Table of Contents Investment gains (losses), net moved favorably by $156.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, and unfavorably by $114.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
Investment gains (losses), net The components of investment gains (losses), net for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, were as follows: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Investment gains (losses), net (in millions): Seeded investment products and hedges, net $ 36.4 $ 20.3 $ (15.2 ) Third-party ownership interests in seeded investment products 37.5 34.7 (97.9 ) Equity method investments (5.6 ) (13.5 ) 2.9 Other 2.5 1.9 (3.1 ) Investment gains (losses), net $ 70.8 $ 43.4 $ (113.3 ) 29 Table of Contents Investment gains (losses), net moved favorably by $27.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, and favorably by $156.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Any variation in the assumptions used to approximate fair value could have a material adverse effect on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and results of operations. 38 Table of Contents Accounting for Goodwill and Intangible Assets The recognition and measurement of goodwill and intangible assets require significant management estimates and judgment, including the valuation and expected life determination in connection with the initial purchase price allocation and the ongoing evaluation for impairment.
Accounting for Goodwill and Intangible Assets The recognition and measurement of goodwill and intangible assets require significant management estimates and judgment, including the valuation and expected life determination in connection with the initial purchase price allocation and the ongoing evaluation for impairment.
In addition to the aforementioned factors affecting revenue and operating expenses, key drivers of the increase include the following: ● A favorable movement of $156.7 million in investment gains (losses), net, partially offset by a decline of $132.6 million in net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in 2023 compared to 2022.
In addition to the aforementioned factors affecting revenue and operating expenses, key drivers of the variance include the following: ● A favorable movement of $27.4 million in investment gains (losses), net.
Refer to Note 3 — Dispositions, in Part II, Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for information regarding the divesture of Intech. Average Assets Under Management The following table presents our average AUM by capability for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 (in billions): Average AUM Year ended December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 vs.
Disposal activity in 2022 relates to the sale of Intech. 24 Table of Contents Average Assets Under Management The following table presents our average AUM by capability for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in billions): Average AUM Year ended December 31, 2024 vs. 2023 vs.
We commenced repurchases under the 2023 Corporate Buyback Program in November 2023, and we repurchased 2,319,870 shares of common stock for $61.9 million during the three months ended December 31, 2023. Some of our executives and employees obtain rights to receive our common stock as part of their remuneration arrangements and employee entitlements.
As of December 31, 2024, cumulative shares repurchased under the 2024 Corporate Buyback Program were 3,159,199 shares for $120.0 million. Common Stock Purchases — Share Plan Purchases Some of our executives and employees obtain rights to receive our common stock as part of their remuneration arrangements and employee entitlements.
The cash associated with seeding and redeeming seeded investment products is reflected in the above table as sales (purchases) of investments, net. We consolidate certain seeded investment products into our group financial statements. The purchases and sales of investments within consolidated seeded investment products are disclosed separately from our capital contributions to seed a product.
The purchases and sales of investments within consolidated seeded investment products are disclosed separately from our capital contributions to seed a product. We also maintain an economic hedge program that uses derivative instruments to mitigate against market exposure of certain seeded investments. The cash received and paid as part of this program is reflected in the table above.
Meaningful foreign currency translation impacts to our operating expenses are discussed in the Operating Expenses section below. Revenue Year ended December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 vs. 2023 2022 2021 2022 2021 Revenue (in millions): Management fees $ 1,700.1 $ 1,799.4 $ 2,189.4 (6 )% (18 )% Performance fees 5.1 (10.7 ) 102.7 n/m * n/m * Shareowner servicing fees 213.3 224.0 260.7 (5 )% (14 )% Other revenue 183.3 190.9 214.2 (4 )% (11 )% Total revenue $ 2,101.8 $ 2,203.6 $ 2,767.0 (5 )% (20 )% * n/m - Not meaningful. 28 Table of Contents Management fees Management fees decreased $99.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a decline in average AUM. Management fees decreased $390.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to the impact of lower average AUM, which caused management fees to decline by $421.4 million.
Meaningful foreign currency translation impacts to our operating expenses are discussed in the Operating Expenses section below. 25 Table of Contents Revenue Year ended December 31, 2024 vs. 2023 vs. 2024 2023 2022 2023 2022 Revenue (in millions): Management fees $ 1,957.7 $ 1,700.1 $ 1,799.4 15 % (6 )% Performance fees 70.4 5.1 (10.7 ) n/m* n/m* Shareowner servicing fees 240.7 213.3 224.0 13 % (5 )% Other revenue 204.4 183.3 190.9 12 % (4 )% Total revenue $ 2,473.2 $ 2,101.8 $ 2,203.6 18 % (5 )% * n/m - Not meaningful. Management fees Management fees increased $257.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an improvement in average AUM. Management fees decreased $99.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a decline in average AUM. Average net management fee margins, by capability, consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Year ended December 31, 2024 vs. 2023 vs. 2024 2023 2022 2023 2022 Average net management fee margin (bps) (1) : Equities 53.7 54.4 55.2 (1 )% (1 )% Fixed Income 26.2 27.8 29.6 (6 )% (6 )% Multi-Asset 53.2 52.9 53.1 1 % (0 )% Alternatives 75.6 61.9 60.4 22 % 2 % Quantitative Equities (2) — — 15.8 n/m* (100 )% Total average 48.6 48.9 48.9 (1 )% — % (1) Net management fee margins are based on management fees net of distribution expenses.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the USD weakened against GBP, EUR and AUD, resulting in a $3.2 billion increase in our AUM. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 30% of our AUM was non-USD-denominated.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the USD strengthened against GBP, EUR and AUD, resulting in a $4.7 billion decrease in our AUM.
These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency revaluation of $15.2 million, a $13.4 million provision for a credit loss, an $11.9 million contingent consideration fair value adjustment and a $4.7 million release of accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments related to liquidated JHG entities.
These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency revaluation of $15.2 million, a $13.4 million provision for a credit loss, an $11.9 million contingent consideration fair value adjustment and a $4.7 million reclassification of accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments to net income related to liquidated JHG entities. Income tax provision Our effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, were as follows: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Effective tax rate 27.2 % 19.0 % 26.9 % The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, was impacted by the reclassification of accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments to net income from liquidated JHG entities that are treated as non-deductible for tax purposes.
As a result, the U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities were revalued from 23.9% to 23.5%, creating a non-cash deferred tax benefit of $8.8 million. (8) Diluted earnings per share is net income attributable to JHG common shareholders divided by weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding. (9) Adjusted diluted earnings per share is adjusted net income attributable to JHG common shareholders divided by weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding. Liquidity and Capital Resources Our capital structure, together with available cash balances, cash flows generated from operations, and further capital and credit market activities, if necessary, should provide us with sufficient resources to meet present and future cash needs, including operating and other obligations as they fall due and anticipated future capital requirements.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Our capital structure, together with available cash balances, cash flows generated from operations, and further capital and credit market activities, if necessary, should provide us with sufficient resources to meet present and future cash needs, including operating and other obligations as they fall due and anticipated future capital requirements.
These decreases were partially offset by a $47.7 million increase for the roll-on of new awards exceeding the roll-off of vested awards and the acceleration of expense related to departed employees. Distribution expenses Distribution expenses are paid to financial intermediaries for the distribution of our retail investment products and are typically calculated based on the amount of the intermediary-sourced AUM.
Distribution expenses Distribution expenses are paid to financial intermediaries for the distribution of our retail investment products and are typically calculated based on the amount of the intermediary-sourced AUM.
Our primary capital requirement relates to the FCA-supervised regulatory group (a sub-group of our company), comprising Janus Henderson (UK) Holdings Limited, all of its subsidiaries and Janus Henderson Investors International Limited (“JHIIL”). JHIIL is included as a connected undertaking to meet the requirements of the Investment Firm Prudential Regime (“IFPR”) for MiFID investment firms (“MIFIDPRU”).
We strive to ensure that we are compliant with our regulatory obligations at all times. Our primary capital requirement relates to the FCA-supervised regulatory group (a sub-group of our company), comprising Janus Henderson (UK) Holdings Limited, all of its subsidiaries and Janus Henderson Investors International Limited (“JHIIL”).
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) has a framework to implement a global minimum corporate tax of 15% for companies with global revenues and profits above certain thresholds (referred to as Pillar 2), with certain aspects of Pillar 2 effective January 1, 2024, and other aspects effective January 1, 2025.
For the year ending December 31, 2025, we expect our tax rate on adjusted net income attributable to JHG to be in the range of 23% to 25%. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has a framework to implement a global minimum corporate tax of 15% for companies with global revenues and profits above certain thresholds (Pillar 2).
General administration charges include reimbursements from funds for various fees and expenses paid for by the investment manager on behalf of the funds.
General administration charges include reimbursements from funds for various fees and expenses paid for by the investment manager on behalf of the funds. Other revenue increased by $21.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an improvement in average AUM.
(2) FX reflects movements in AUM resulting from changes in foreign currency rates as non-USD-denominated AUM is translated into USD. (3) Reclassifications relate to reclassifications of existing funds from Equities to Multi-Asset and Alternatives in 2023 and from Quantitative Equities to Equities in 2022. Disposal activity in 2022 relates to the sale of Intech.
(2) FX reflects movements in AUM resulting from changes in foreign currency rates as non-USD-denominated AUM is translated into USD.
(2) FX reflects movements in AUM resulting from changes in foreign currency rates as non-USD-denominated AUM is translated into USD. (3) Reclassifications relate to reclassifications of existing funds from Institutional to Self-directed and Intermediary in 2023 and from Intermediary to Institutional in 2021. Disposal activity in 2022 relates to the sale of Intech.
(2) FX reflects movements in AUM resulting from changes in foreign currency rates as non-USD-denominated AUM is translated into USD. (3) Acquisitions relate to the acquisition of Tabula and NBK, both completed in the third quarter 2024, and the acquisition of VPC, which was completed in the fourth quarter 2024.
We satisfy these entitlements by transferring shares of existing common stock that we repurchase on-market for this purpose (Share Plan Repurchases). The Board of Directors separately approved the repurchase of up to 4 million additional shares of common stock for the purpose of making grants to executives and employees.
We satisfy these entitlements by transferring shares of existing common stock that we repurchase on-market for this purpose (“Share Plan Repurchases”). These repurchases are in addition to the repurchases under the Corporate Buyback Program discussed above.
On June 20, 2023, Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 was substantively enacted in the UK, introducing a global minimum effective tax rate of 15%. The legislation implements a domestic top-up tax and a multinational top-up tax, effective for accounting periods starting on or after December 31, 2023.
Some aspects of Pillar 2 took effect on January 1, 2024, and others became effective as of January 1, 2025. On June 20, 2023, Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 was enacted in the UK, introducing a global minimum effective tax rate of 15%.
During the fourth quarter 2023, we did not purchase any shares related to remuneration arrangements or employee entitlements. Dividends The payment of cash dividends is within the discretion of our Board of Directors and depends on many factors, including our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, general business conditions and legal requirements.
As of December 31, 2024, cumulative shares repurchased under the 2024 Share Plan Repurchases were 250,001 shares for $8.6 million. Dividends The payment of cash dividends is within the discretion of our Board of Directors and depends on many factors, including our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, general business conditions and legal requirements.