VCTRHIGH SIGNALOPPORTUNITY10-K

Victory Capital's assets under management surged 83% to $313.8 billion, driving substantial improvements across all key financial metrics including a 116% increase in stockholders' equity.

This dramatic growth in AUM likely reflects a major acquisition or significant market expansion that has fundamentally transformed Victory Capital's scale and market position. The company has also expanded its investment strategy offerings by 51% to 187 strategies, indicating substantial operational expansion and diversification of revenue streams.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Victory Capital delivered exceptional financial performance with AUM growth driving a 14% increase in net income to $330.1M and 13% growth in operating cash flow to $385.5M. The company's balance sheet was substantially strengthened with stockholders' equity more than doubling to $2.4B and total assets growing 67% to $4.2B, while management returned significantly more capital to shareholders through nearly doubled share buybacks ($195.6M) and 55% higher dividends ($157.0M). The overall picture signals a company that has successfully executed a major growth initiative while maintaining strong profitability and generous shareholder returns.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
+225.3%
$1.3M→$4.2M

Capital expenditure jumped 225.3% — major investment cycle underway; assess returns on deployment.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+116.2%
$1.1B→$2.4B

Equity base grew 116.2% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
+88.9%
$103.6M→$195.6M

Share repurchases increased 88.9% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.

Total Assets
Balance Sheet
+66.7%
$2.5B→$4.2B

Asset base grew 66.7% — expansion through organic growth, acquisitions, or capital deployment.

Dividends Paid
Cash Flow
+55.2%
$101.1M→$157.0M

Dividend payments increased 55.2% — management confidence in sustained cash generation.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+29.2%
$126.7M→$163.7M

Cash grew 29.2% — improving liquidity position supports investment and shareholder returns.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+27.9%
$1.4B→$1.8B

Liabilities increased 27.9% — monitor debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage.

Net Income
P&L
+14.3%
$288.9M→$330.1M

Net income grew 14.3% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+13.4%
$340.0M→$385.5M

Operating cash flow grew 13.4% — strong conversion of earnings to cash, healthy business fundamentals.

Operating Income
P&L
+11.9%
$427.5M→$478.4M

Operating income improving — cost discipline or growing revenue base absorbing fixed costs.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-26
PRIOR — 2025-02-28
ADDED
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share as of February 19, 2026 was 64,049,636 .
Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as target, believe, expect, aim, intend, may, anticipate, assume, budget, continue, estimate, future, objective, outlook, plan, potential, predict, project, will, can have, likely, should, would, could" and other words and terms of similar meaning or the negative thereof and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for Victory Capital s future business and financial performance.
Business Overview We are a diversified global asset management firm with total assets under management ( AUM ) of $313.8 billion, and $316.6 billion in total client assets, as of December 31, 2025.
Victory Capital s strategies are also offered through third-party investment products, including mutual funds, third-party ETF model strategies, retail separately managed accounts ( SMAs ) and unified managed accounts ( UMAs ) through wrap account programs, Collective Investment Trusts ( CITs ), and undertakings for the collective investment in transferable securities ( UCITS ).
As of December 31, 2025, our Franchises and our Solutions Platform collectively managed a diversified set of 187 investment strategies.
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REMOVED
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share as of February 19, 2025 was 63,661,988 .
Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as may, believes, intends, seeks, anticipates, plans, estimates, expects, should, assumes, continues, could, will, future or similar meaning or the negative thereof and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed transaction and the outlook for Victory Capital s or Amundi s future business and financial performance.
Business Overview We are a diversified global asset management firm with total assets under management ( AUM ) of $171.9 billion, and $176.1 billion in total client assets, as of December 31, 2024.
With 11 autonomous Investment Franchises and a Solutions Platform, Victory Capital offers a wide array of investment products, including actively and passively managed mutual funds, rules-based and active exchange traded funds ( ETFs ), institutional separate accounts, variable insurance products ( VIPs ), alternative investments, private closed end funds, and a 529 Education Savings Plan.
As of December 31, 2024, our Franchises and our Solutions Platform collectively managed a diversified set of 124 investment strategies.
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