SS&C Technologies Holdings (SSNC)
Key Statistics
EV/EBIT = 18.5x
ROE = 11.8%
Debt/Equity = 110%
FCF Yield = 4%
Dividend Yield = 1.3%
Market Cap = $18.18 billion
The Company
SS&C Technologies Holdings software and services company focused on the financial and healthcare industries.
As the world's largest hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the leading mutual fund transfer agent, SS&C plays a critical role in streamlining financial operations.
SS&C Technologies offers a broad portfolio of software and services designed to help financial and healthcare businesses automate complex tasks.
These solutions improve operational efficiency, manage risks, and reduce costs.
SS&C Technologies was founded in 1986 with the goal of automating investment management processes. The company went public in 1996, trading under the NASDAQ ticker SSNC. Over the next decade, SS&C expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, solidifying its reputation as a leader in financial technology.
In 2005, SS&C was taken private in a $941 million buyout led by The Carlyle Group, allowing the company to focus on long-term growth without public market pressures. In 2010, SS&C returned to the public market, listing once again on NASDAQ.
Acquisitions have played a crucial role in SS&C’s growth, expanding its technological capabilities and market presence. Some of the most notable acquisitions include:
GlobeOp Financial Services (2012, $892 million) – Enhanced SS&C’s hedge fund and private equity administration services.
Advent Software (2015, $2.7 billion) – Expanded SS&C’s investment management software offerings.
DST Systems (2018, $5.4 billion) – Strengthened SS&C’s healthcare and retirement services portfolio.
Blue Prism (2022, $1.6 billion) – Advanced SS&C’s automation and AI-driven services.
Recent acquisitions, including Hubwise, MineralWare, O’Shares ETFs, and Tier1, have further broadened SS&C’s investment management and financial technology capabilities.
SS&C’s financial technology supports various functions, including trading, portfolio management, accounting, performance measurement, tax reporting, and compliance. On the healthcare side, SS&C delivers services such as claims processing, care management, and data analytics.
SS&C operates through two primary business segments: software-enabled services and license, maintenance, and related services. These segments cater to the distinct needs of financial and healthcare institutions, offering a blend of outsourcing, automation, and specialized software solutions.