SEI Investments Company - Form 10-Q

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)*

x Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008 or

 

¨ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from              to             

0-10200

(Commission File Number)

 

 

SEI INVESTMENTS COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania   23-1707341

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

1 Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456-1100

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(610) 676-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  x    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  ¨    Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of July 30, 2008: 191,546,295 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share.

 

 

 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements.

SEI Investments Company

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     June 30,
2008
   December 31,
2007

Assets

     

Current Assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 320,385    $ 360,921

Restricted cash

     26,822      10,250

Receivables from regulated investment companies

     38,129      38,198

Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,747 and $3,032 (Note 4)

     237,363      236,911

Deferred income taxes

     40,016      17,310

Securities owned

     11,987      16,777

Other current assets

     14,547      14,567
             

Total Current Assets

     689,249      694,934
             

Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $136,029 and $126,591 (Note 4)

     141,775      143,516
             

Capitalized Software, net of accumulated amortization of $43,349 and $34,915

     248,939      231,684
             

Investments Available for Sale

     75,069      77,169
             

Goodwill (Notes 2 and 3)

     22,842      22,842
             

Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization of $19,693 and $15,864 (Notes 2 and 3)

     56,348      60,177
             

Other Assets

     18,260      22,043
             

Total Assets

   $ 1,252,482    $ 1,252,365
             

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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SEI Investments Company

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(In thousands, except par value)

 

     June 30,
2008
   December 31,
2007

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

     

Current Liabilities:

     

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 7,600    $ 8,000

Accounts payable

     11,235      8,690

Payable to regulated investment companies

     667      601

Accrued liabilities (Note 4)

     132,584      186,902

Capital Support Agreements (Note 7)

     78,218      25,122

Deferred revenue

     411      1,052
             

Total Current Liabilities

     230,715      230,367
             

Long-term Debt

     33,819      43,971
             

Deferred Income Taxes

     77,869      73,600
             

Minority Interest

     133,901      136,149
             

Other Long-term Liabilities (Note 11)

     12,623      11,895
             

Commitments and Contingencies

     

Shareholders’ Equity:

     

Common stock, $.01 par value, 750,000 shares authorized; 191,575 and 194,375 shares issued and outstanding

     1,916      1,944

Capital in excess of par value

     466,030      445,474

Retained earnings

     290,282      298,975

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net

     5,327      9,990
             

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     763,555      756,383
             

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 1,252,482    $ 1,252,365
             

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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SEI Investments Company

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30,
 
           2008           2007  

Revenues:

        

Asset management, administration and distribution fees

     $ 260,931       $ 276,653  

Information processing and software servicing fees

       57,088         55,414  

Transaction-based and trade execution fees

       11,504         11,191  
                    

Total revenues

       329,523         343,258  

Expenses:

        

Commissions and fees

       43,045         43,036  

Compensation, benefits and other personnel

       83,529         88,552  

Consulting, outsourcing and professional fees

       26,611         22,617  

Data processing and computer related

       11,229         10,227  

Facilities, supplies and other costs

       18,417         17,700  

Depreciation and amortization

       11,498         7,451  
                    

Total expenses

       194,329         189,583  

Income from operations

       135,194         153,675  

Net loss from investments

       (27,294 )       (997 )

Interest and dividend income

       3,223         4,882  

Interest expense

       (808 )       (1,168 )

Minority interest

       (36,930 )       (47,242 )

Other

       —           2,952  
                    

Net income before income taxes

       73,385         112,102  

Income taxes

       27,221         42,601  
                    

Net income

       46,164         69,501  
                    

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:

        

Foreign currency translation adjustments

       (62 )       2,491  

Unrealized holding loss on investments:

        

Unrealized holding losses during the period net of income tax benefit (expense) of $454 and $(4)

   (766 )     (35 )  

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income, net of income tax expense of $0 and $2

   —         (766 )   (2 )     (37 )
                            

Other comprehensive (loss) income

       (828 )       2,454  
                    

Comprehensive income

     $ 45,336       $ 71,955  
                    

Basic earnings per common share

     $ .24       $ .35  
                    

Diluted earnings per common share

     $ .24       $ .34  
                    

Dividends declared per common share

     $ .08       $ .07  
                    

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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SEI Investments Company

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
           2008           2007  

Revenues:

        

Asset management, administration and distribution fees

     $ 520,990       $ 533,051  

Information processing and software servicing fees

       117,227         109,646  

Transaction-based and trade execution fees

       25,214         23,286  
                    

Total revenues

       663,431         665,983  

Expenses:

        

Commissions and fees

       88,340         85,673  

Compensation, benefits and other personnel

       167,421         172,830  

Consulting, outsourcing and professional fees

       53,368         43,496  

Data processing and computer related

       21,777         20,994  

Facilities, supplies and other costs

       35,802         35,260  

Depreciation and amortization

       23,018         14,876  
                    

Total expenses

       389,726         373,129  

Income from operations

       273,705         292,854  

Net loss from investments

       (51,340 )       (1,313 )

Interest and dividend income

       7,361         8,933  

Interest expense

       (1,775 )       (2,429 )

Minority interest

       (76,759 )       (87,976 )

Other

       —           2,952  
                    

Net income before income taxes

       151,192         213,021  

Income taxes

       56,082         80,143  
                    

Net income

       95,110         132,878  
                    

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:

        

Foreign currency translation adjustments

       (2,984 )       2,325  

Unrealized holding (loss) gain on investments:

        

Unrealized holding (losses) gains during the period net of income tax benefit (expense) of $588 and $(372)

   (1,008 )     426    

Less: reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income, net of income tax expense of $395 and $2

   (671 )     (1,679 )   (2 )     424  
                            

Other comprehensive (loss) income

       (4,663 )       2,749  
                    

Comprehensive income

     $ 90,447       $ 135,627  
                    

Basic earnings per common share

     $ .49       $ .67  
                    

Diluted earnings per common share

     $ .48       $ .65  
                    

Dividends declared per common share

     $ .08       $ .07  
                    

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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SEI Investments Company

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 95,110     $ 132,878  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

     17,588       572  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     112,698       133,450  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Additions to restricted cash

     (16,572 )     —    

Additions to property and equipment

     (8,959 )     (15,192 )

Additions to capitalized software

     (25,949 )     (35,662 )

Purchase of marketable securities

     (16,935 )     (17,788 )

Sale of marketable securities

     10,049       11,130  

Maturities of marketable securities

     17,000       —    

Cash received from sale of joint venture

     —         3,116  

Other

     —         (224 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (41,366 )     (54,620 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Payments on long-term debt

     (10,552 )     (13,016 )

Purchase and retirement of common stock

     (91,601 )     (124,694 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     15,044       29,787  

Tax benefit on stock options exercised

     4,183       14,120  

Payment of dividends

     (28,942 )     (25,683 )
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (111,868 )     (119,486 )
                

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (40,536 )     (40,656 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     360,921       286,948  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 320,385     $ 246,292  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(all figures are in thousands except per share data)

 

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

SEI Investments Company (the Company), a Pennsylvania corporation, provides investment processing, fund processing, and investment management business outsourcing solutions to corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and other various locations throughout the world. Investment processing solutions utilize the Company’s proprietary software system to track investment activities in multiple types of investment accounts, including personal trust, corporate trust, institutional trust, and non-trust investment accounts, thereby allowing banks and trust companies to outsource trust and investment related activities. Revenues from investment processing solutions are recognized in Information processing and software servicing fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, except for fees earned associated with trade execution services.

The fund processing solution offers a full range of administration and distribution support services to mutual funds, collective trust funds, hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity funds and other types of investment funds. Administrative services include fund accounting, trustee and custodial support, legal support, transfer agency and shareholder servicing. Distribution support services range from market and industry insight and analysis to identifying distribution opportunities. Revenues from fund processing solutions are recognized in Asset management, administration and distribution fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Investment management programs consist of mutual funds, alternative investments and separate accounts. These include a series of money market, equity, fixed-income and alternative investment portfolios, primarily in the form of registered investment companies. The Company serves as the administrator and investment advisor for many of these products. Revenues from investment management programs are recognized in Asset management, administration and distribution fees on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. Certain financial information and accompanying note disclosure normally included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K has been condensed or omitted. The interim financial information is unaudited but reflects all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2008, the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, and cash flows for the six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. These interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Except as disclosed herein, there have been no significant changes in significant accounting policies during the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes $167,092 and $185,536 at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, primarily invested in SEI-sponsored open-ended money market mutual funds.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 includes $11,000 and $10,000, respectively, segregated in special reserve accounts for the benefit of customers of the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary, SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO), in accordance with certain rules established by the Securities and Exchange Commission for broker-dealers and $250 segregated for regulatory purposes related to trade-execution services conducted by our subsidiary located in the

 

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United Kingdom. Restricted cash at June 30, 2008 also includes $15,572 segregated for the benefit of certain SEI-sponsored money market mutual funds according to the provisions of the Capital Support Agreements (See Note 7).

Capitalized Software

The Company capitalized $25,949 and $35,662 of software development costs during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. As of June 30, 2008, capitalized software placed into service included on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet had a weighted average remaining life of approximately 13.8 years. Amortization expense related to capitalized software was $8,434 and $1,522 during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

The Company placed the initial version of the Global Wealth Platform into service in July 2007. Enhancements to expand the functionality of the platform were implemented in October 2007 and April 2008. The total amount of capitalized software development costs related to the platform placed into service and being amortized as of June 30, 2008 was $219,775. The Global Wealth Platform has an estimated useful life of 15 years. Amortization expense related to the platform during the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $7,308.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159 (SFAS 159), “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” SFAS 159 permits companies to choose to measure certain financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The standard requires that unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected be reported in earnings. SFAS 159 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2008. The Company elected not to apply the fair value option to any of its financial instruments and, therefore, SFAS 159 had no impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 (SFAS 157), “Fair Value Measurements,” which defines fair value, establishes guidelines for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements but rather eliminates inconsistencies in guidance found in various prior accounting pronouncements. SFAS 157 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2008. However, in February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 157-2 which delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). SFAS 157 becomes effective for all nonfinancial assets and liabilities for periods beginning after November 15, 2008, which will be the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2009. The Company has adopted SFAS 157 for financial assets and liabilities recognized at fair value on a recurring basis. The partial adoption of SFAS 157 for financial assets and liabilities did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See Note 5 for information on related disclosures regarding fair value measurements.

 

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Earnings per Share

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 are:

 

     For the Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2008
     Income
(Numerator)
   Shares
(Denominator)
   Per Share
Amount

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 46,164    192,187    $ .24
            

Dilutive effect of stock options

     —      3,805   
              

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 46,164    195,992    $ .24
                  
     For the Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2007
     Income
(Numerator)
   Shares
(Denominator)
   Per Share
Amount

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 69,501    197,314    $ .35
            

Dilutive effect of stock options

     —      6,290   
              

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 69,501    203,604    $ .34
                  

Employee stock options to purchase 9,256,000 and 3,513,000 shares of common stock, with an average exercise price of $27.58 and $29.64, were outstanding during the three month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the effect on diluted earnings per common share would have been anti-dilutive.

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 are:

 

     For the Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2008
     Income
(Numerator)
   Shares
(Denominator)
   Per Share
Amount

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 95,110    192,908    $ .49
            

Dilutive effect of stock options

     —      4,194   
              

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 95,110    197,102    $ .48
                  
     For the Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2007
     Income
(Numerator)
   Shares
(Denominator)
   Per Share
Amount

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 132,878    197,614    $ .67
            

Dilutive effect of stock options

     —      6,539   
              

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 132,878    204,153    $ .65
                  

Employee stock options to purchase 5,911,000 and 3,563,000 shares of common stock, with an average exercise price of $30.79 and $29.58, were outstanding during the six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the exercise price of the options was greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock, and the effect on diluted earnings per common share would have been anti-dilutive.

 

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Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:

 

     Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
    Unrealized
Holding
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
 

Beginning balance (Dec. 31, 2007)

   $ 9,174     $ 816     $ 9,990  

Current period change

     (2,984 )     (1,679 )     (4,663 )
                        

Ending balance (June 30, 2008)

   $ 6,190     $ (863 )   $ 5,327  
                        

Statements of Cash Flows

For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Company considers investment instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

The following table provides the details of the adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30:

 

     2008     2007  

Net income

   $ 95,110     $ 132,878  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     23,018       14,876  

Undistributed earnings of minority interests

     76,759       87,976  

Payments to partners of LSV

     (75,719 )     (68,982 )

Stock-based compensation

     9,210       13,458  

Gain on sale of joint venture

     —         (2,952 )

Provision for losses on receivables

     (285 )     (120 )

Deferred income tax expense

     (17,454 )     7,865  

Net realized (gains) losses on investments

     (1,756 )     1,313  

Change in other long-term liabilities

     728       11,619  

Other

     (5,947 )     (860 )

Change in current asset and liabilities

    

Decrease (increase) in

    

Receivables from regulated investment companies

     69       (530 )

Receivables

     (634 )     (27,716 )

Other current assets

     20       (898 )

Increase (decrease) in

    

Accounts payable

     2,545       (95 )

Capital Support Agreements

     53,096       —    

Payable to regulated investment companies

     66       (258 )

Accrued liabilities

     (45,487 )     (33,879 )

Deferred revenue

     (641 )     (245 )
                

Total adjustments

     17,588       572  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 112,698     $ 133,450  

 

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New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) (SFAS 141R), “Business Combinations” and SFAS No. 160 (SFAS 160), “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51.” SFAS 141R will change how business acquisitions are accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent periods. SFAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be re-characterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 will become effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 161 (SFAS 161), “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” SFAS 161 requires companies with derivative instruments to disclose information that should enable financial-statement users to understand how and why a company uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under FASB Statement No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect a company’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS 161 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position 142-3 (FSP 142-3), “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets.” FSP 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142 (SFAS 142), “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” The intent of this new guidance is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under other accounting pronouncements. FSP 142-3 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that FSP 142-3 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

Note 2. LSV and LSV Employee Group

The Company has an investment in the general partnership LSV, a registered investment advisor that provides investment advisory services to institutions, including pension plans and investment companies. LSV is currently an investment sub-advisor for a number of SEI-sponsored mutual funds. The Company’s total partnership interest in LSV was approximately 43 percent during 2007 and 2008. LSV Employee Group is owned by several current employees of LSV and was formed for the sole purpose of owning a partnership interest in LSV. The Company does not own any interest in LSV Employee Group.

Two partners of LSV, excluding the Company, sold in the aggregate an eight percent interest in LSV to LSV Employee Group. The Company entered into a Guaranty Agreement with LSV Employee Group, LaSalle Bank National Association as administrative agent (the Agent), and certain other lenders in order to facilitate the acquisition of certain partnership interests of LSV by LSV Employee Group. LSV Employee Group obtained financing from the Agent and certain other lenders in the form of a term loan pursuant to the terms of a Credit Agreement (See LSV Employee Group Term Loan below).

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Guaranty Agreement, the Company provided an unsecured guaranty to the lenders of all obligations of LSV Employee Group under the Credit Agreement. In the event of default by LSV Employee Group, the lenders have the right to seek payment from the Company of all obligations of LSV Employee Group under the Credit Agreement. As recourse for such payment, the Company will be subrogated to the rights of the lenders under the Credit Agreement and the Guaranty Agreement, including the security interest in the pledged interests transferred to LSV Employee Group.

 

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As a result of this transaction, the Company has a controlling financial interest in LSV through its direct ownership of LSV and guaranty of LSV Employee Group’s debt. The Company therefore consolidates the assets, liabilities and operations of LSV and LSV Employee Group in its Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company’s percentage of direct ownership in LSV was unchanged (approximately 43 percent) as a result of this transaction. The amount of ownership of the other existing partners (approximately 57 percent) of LSV is included in Minority interest. Assuming no other changes in the Company’s relationship with LSV and LSV Employee Group, the Company would no longer be required to consolidate the assets, liabilities and operations of LSV and LSV Employee Group after the LSV Employee Group Term Loan is paid in full. Additionally, the Company may not be required to consolidate LSV and LSV Employee Group if the Company’s percentage of direct ownership in LSV decreases to certain levels.

The Company determined that $72,220 of the $92,000 purchase price related to identifiable intangible assets and the remaining $19,780 was goodwill. The identifiable intangible assets have an estimated life of ten years and are amortized on a straight-line basis. The Company recognized $3,611 in amortization expense during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, which is reflected in Depreciation and amortization expense on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. Amortization expense recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations associated with the assets of LSV Employee Group was eliminated through Minority interest and had no impact on net income.

 

     June 30, 2008     December 31, 2007  

Intangible asset, at cost

   $ 72,220     $ 72,220  

Accumulated amortization

     (18,055 )     (14,444 )
                

Net book value

   $ 54,165     $ 57,776  
                

LSV Employee Group Term Loan

In order to finance a portion of the purchase price, LSV Employee Group obtained financing from LaSalle Bank National Association and certain other lenders in the form of a term loan pursuant to the terms of a Credit Agreement. The principal amount of the term loan was $82,800. The principal amount and interest of the term loan are paid in quarterly installments. The total outstanding principal balance of the term loan must be paid in full by January 2011. LSV Employee Group may prepay the term loan in whole or in part at any time without penalty. As of June 30, 2008, the remaining unpaid principal balance of the term loan was $41,419, of which $7,600 is classified as current and included in Current portion of long-term debt and the remaining $33,819 is included in Long-term debt on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. LSV Employee Group made principal payments of $10,552 and $9,016 during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 on the Consolidated Statements of Operations includes $1,264 and $2,039, respectively, in interest costs associated with the borrowings of LSV Employee Group which was eliminated through Minority interest and had no impact on net income.

LSV Employee Group made a principal payment of $4,643 in July 2008. The remaining unpaid principal balance of the term loan at July 31, 2008 was $36,776. The Company, in its capacity as guarantor, currently has no obligation of payment relating to the term loan of LSV Employee Group.

The fair value of LSV Employee Group’s long-term debt is approximately $3,277 in excess of the carrying amount based upon an estimation using borrowing rates currently available for bank loans with similar terms and maturities.

LSV Employee Group entered into two interest rate swap agreements to convert its floating rate long-term debt to fixed rate debt. These swaps have a total notional value of $36,293. Payments are made every 90 days and the termination dates of the swaps are March 2009 and January 2011. The net effect from the interest rate swaps on the Company’s earnings was minimal.

 

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Note 3. Goodwill and Other Intangible Asset

In June 2003, the Company purchased an additional percentage ownership in LSV. The total purchase price was allocated to LSV’s net tangible and intangible assets based upon their estimated fair values at the date of purchase. The excess purchase price over the value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets was recorded as goodwill. The total amount of goodwill from this transaction amounted to $3,062 and is included on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company identified an intangible asset related to customer contracts that met the contractual-legal criterion for recognition apart from goodwill. The fair value of the intangible asset was determined to be $3,821 with a definite life of eight and a half years. The identified intangible asset is amortized on a straight-line basis. The Company recognized $218 of amortization expense during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, which is reflected in Depreciation and amortization expense on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

     June 30, 2008     December 31, 2007  

Intangible asset, at cost

   $ 3,821     $ 3,821  

Accumulated amortization

     (1,638 )     (1,420 )
                

Net book value

   $ 2,183     $ 2,401  
                

 

Note 4. Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions

Receivables

Receivables on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:

 

June 30, 2008

   December 31, 2007  

Trade receivables

   $ 58,357     $ 49,852  

Fees earned, not billed

     178,944       186,157  

Other receivables

     2,809       3,934  
                
     240,110       239,943  

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (2,747 )     (3,032 )
                
   $ 237,363     $ 236,911  
                

Fees earned, not billed represents receivables earned but unbilled and results from timing differences between services provided and contractual billing schedules. These billing schedules generally provide for fees to be billed on a quarterly basis.

Receivables from regulated investment companies on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets primarily represent fees receivable for distribution, investment advisory, and administration services to various regulated investment companies sponsored by SEI.

 

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Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of:

 

     June 30, 2008     December 31, 2007  

Buildings

   $ 128,481     $ 128,296  

Equipment

     63,395       62,272  

Land

     9,690       9,548  

Purchased software

     49,021       43,580  

Furniture and fixtures

     19,305       19,603  

Leasehold improvements

     6,381       6,357  

Construction in progress

     1,531       451  
                
     277,804       270,107  

Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (136,029 )     (126,591 )
                

Property and Equipment, net

   $ 141,775     $ 143,516  
                

The Company recognized $10,653 and $9,394 in depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:

 

     June 30, 2008    December 31, 2007

Accrued compensation

   $ 37,060    $ 74,509

Accrued distribution fees

     15,160      16,040

Accrued consulting

     11,941      11,065

Accrued sub-advisor and investment officer fees

     12,952      16,026

Other accrued liabilities

     55,471      69,262
             

Total accrued liabilities

   $ 132,584    $ 186,902
             

Accrued sub-advisor and investment officer fees relates to services provided by fund advisors to SEI-sponsored mutual funds and other investment programs.

 

Note 5. Fair Value Measurements

SFAS 157 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. SFAS 157 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used by the Company to measure fair value:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities without adjustment. The Company’s Level 1 assets primarily include investments in SEI-sponsored mutual funds that are quoted daily.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. The Company’s Level 2 assets primarily include U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. government agency mortgage-backed debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments. The value of these assets is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

 

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Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant judgment by management. The Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities include the Capital Support Agreements which are considered derivative financial instruments (See Note 7). The Company did not have any Level 3 financial assets at June 30, 2008.

The fair value of certain financial assets and liabilities of the Company was determined using the following inputs at June 30, 2008:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
      Total    Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

Assets

           

Equity available-for-sale securities

   $ 40,338    $ 40,338    $ —      $ —  

Fixed income available-for-sale securities

     34,731      —        34,731      —  

Fixed income securities owned

     11,987      —        11,987      —  
                           
   $ 87,056    $ 40,338    $ 46,718    $ —  
                           

Liabilities

           

Capital Support Agreements

   $ 78,218    $ —      $ —      $ 78,218
                           
   $ 78,218    $ —      $ —      $ 78,218
                           

The table below presents a reconciliation for all assets and liabilities of the Company measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the period from January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008:

 

     Capital Support
Agreements

Balance, January 1, 2008

   $ 25,122

Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):

  

Included in earnings

     53,096

Included in other comprehensive income

     —  

Purchases, issuances and settlements

     —  

Transfers in and out of Level 3

     —  
      

Balance, June 30, 2008

   $ 78,218
      

The $53,096 recognized in earnings relates to the change in fair value of the Capital Support Agreements during the six months ended June 30, 2008 (See Note 7).

 

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Note 6. Marketable Securities and Derivative Instruments

Investments Available for Sale

Investments available for sale of the Company’s non-broker-dealer subsidiaries consist of:

 

     As of June 30, 2008
     Cost
Amount
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value

SEI-sponsored mutual funds

   $ 37,486    $ 403    $ (1,583 )   $ 36,306

Other mutual funds

     3,972      60      —         4,032

Debt securities

     34,976      —        (245 )     34,731
                            
   $ 76,434    $ 463    $ (1,828 )   $ 75,069
                            

 

     As of December 31, 2007
     Cost
Amount
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value

SEI-sponsored mutual funds

   $ 34,213    $ 306    $ (935 )   $ 33,584

LSV-sponsored mutual funds

     6,781      1,608      —         8,389

Other mutual funds

     4,055      62      —         4,117

Debt securities

     30,823      256      —         31,079
                            
   $ 75,872    $ 2,232    $ (935 )   $ 77,169
                            

The net unrealized holding losses at June 30, 2008 were $863 (net of income tax benefit of $502). The net unrealized holding gains at December 31, 2007 were $816 (net of income tax expense of $481). These net unrealized gains and losses are reported as a separate component of Accumulated other comprehensive gains on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

There were no realized gains from available-for-sale securities recognized by the Company during the three months ended June 30, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recognized gross realized gains of $1,066. Gross realized gains from available-for-sale securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 were minimal. These gains are reflected in Net loss from investments on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. There were no realized losses recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.

The Company has investments in two SEI-sponsored mutual funds that are in an unrealized loss position for a period of less than one year. These mutual funds primarily invest in taxable and municipal fixed-income securities. As of June 30, 2008, the cost basis of these investments was $17,738 with a fair value of $16,165 and a gross unrealized loss of $1,573. The Company does not consider this unrealized loss as an other-than-temporary impairment because it is not a precipitous decline in market value.

Derivatives held by the Company were in the form of equity contracts for the purpose of hedging market risk of certain available for sale securities and held only for the purpose of hedging such risk and not for speculation. The Company entered into these hedging relationships such that the change in the fair value of the asset being hedged was expected to be offset by a counteracting change in the fair value of the derivative. Since the Company did not apply hedge accounting to these derivatives, the change in the fair value of the derivative was recognized immediately in current period earnings, while the change in the fair value of the hedged asset was recorded in other comprehensive income. The Company may continue to enter into economic hedges which may not qualify for hedge accounting to support certain business strategies.

On March 31, 2008, the Company’s derivative equity contracts reached their contractual maturity date. The Company received gross proceeds of $733 from the maturity of the derivative investments in April 2008. The Company no longer owns any derivative financial instruments to hedge market risk of available for sale securities.

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2007, the Company recognized net losses of $659 from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments. There were no gains or losses recognized by the Company from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments during the three months ended June 30, 2008. In the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company recognized net gains (losses) of $676 and $(1,104), respectively, from derivative instruments. These gains and losses are reflected in Net loss from investments on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company’s debt securities are investments in U.S. government agency securities purchased to satisfy applicable regulatory requirements of SEI Private Trust Company (SPTC). The securities have maturity dates which range from 2033 to 2037.

Securities Owned

At December 31, 2007, the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary, SIDCO, had investments in U.S. Treasury securities reflected as Securities owned on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. During the three months ended June 30, 2008, the Company received proceeds of $17,000 from the maturity of these investments and purchased $11,965 of zero-coupon U.S. Treasury securities scheduled to mature in December 2008. These securities had a fair value of $11,987 at June 30, 2008. Due to specialized accounting practices applicable to investments by broker-dealers, the securities held by SIDCO at December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008 are reported at fair value and changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings.

 

Note 7. Capital Support Agreements

In 2007, the Company entered into Capital Support Agreements with several mutual funds (each a Fund or, together, the Funds), the SEI Daily Income Trust Prime Obligation Fund (the SDIT PO Fund), the SEI Daily Income Trust Money Market Fund (the SDIT MM Fund), and the SEI Liquid Asset Trust Prime Obligation Fund (the SLAT PO Fund). The Company is the advisor to the Funds. The sub-advisor to the Funds is Columbia Management, which is the primary investment management division of Bank of America Corporation. Various clients of the Company are investors in the Funds. SDIT PO Fund is rated AAA and Aaa by Standards & Poor’s Corporation (S&P) and Moody’s Investor Services Inc. (Moody’s), respectively, and the SDIT MM Fund is rated Aaa by Moody’s.

The Funds, among other securities, hold senior notes issued by structured investment vehicles (SIV or SIVs). The senior notes are collateralized by residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, corporate collateralized debt obligations and collateralized debt obligations of asset-backed securities. Some of the SIVs have either ceased making payments or potentially may cease making payments on outstanding notes on the scheduled maturity dates.

In October 2007, S&P advised the Company that it would place any mutual fund that had an AAA rating and owned certain SIVs on credit watch with negative implications unless the fund was provided credit support having an A-1 short-term rating by S&P. Although the Company was not obligated to provide the credit support required by S&P, in order to avoid a credit watch by S&P on the SDIT PO Fund, and to address the needs of customers who require an S&P AAA rating of the SDIT PO Fund, the Company entered into the Capital Support Agreement to satisfy S&P’s requirement. The Company entered into similar agreements with the SDIT MM and SLAT PO Funds.

As of December 31, 2007, the aggregate limit of the Company’s capital support commitments to the Funds according to the Capital Support Agreements was $130,500. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, certain SIVs within the Funds suffered either a technical default or substantial price devaluation, triggering ratings downgrades from the principal rating agencies. As a result, the carrying value of these securities in the Funds was reduced as well. In addition, S&P required an increase in the capital support commitment for the SDIT PO Fund to maintain the Fund’s credit rating. As a result of these events, the Company amended the Capital Support Agreements with the SDIT PO Fund and the SLAT PO Fund to provide additional support.

As of June 30, 2008, the Company is committed to provide capital to the Funds, subject to the aggregate limit of $150,000 in the case of the SDIT PO Fund, $3,000 in the case of the SDIT MM Fund, and $12,500 in the case of the SLAT PO Fund, if the Fund realizes payments or sales

 

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proceeds from specified SIV securities held by the Fund which are less than the amortized cost of the SIV securities. Upon the ultimate sale or other disposition of a SIV security, the amount of capital that the Company is required to contribute to a Fund would be the least of the following amounts: (i) the amount, if any, by which the amortized cost of the SIV security exceeds the amount realized from the sale or other disposition of the SIV security; (ii) the amount, if any, necessary to restore the net asset value per share of the Fund to $0.9950 (or in the case of the SDIT PO Fund, so long as the SDIT PO Fund is rated AAA by S&P, $0.9975), or (iii) the remaining amount of the aggregate limit of the Capital Support Agreement applicable to the Fund, taking into account all prior contributions.

The Company secured $150,000 of the obligations under the Capital Support Agreements through letters of credit of a third party bank rated A-1 by S&P. The letters of credit were issued under the Company’s existing credit facility (See Note 8). The remaining $15,500 of the obligations was secured through segregated bank accounts. The Capital Support Agreements and the letters of credit have a term of one year and are scheduled to expire in November and December 2008.

In the event that the Company is required under the Capital Support Agreements to commit capital to any Fund, the Company will be required to pay the required capital contribution to the Fund and will not receive any consideration from the Fund, in the form of shares of the Fund or any other form, for the contributed capital. If the mark-to-market value of a SIV security is less than its amortized cost and if the aggregate net asset value of the Fund is less than $0.9950 (or in the case of the SDIT PO Fund, so long as the SDIT PO Fund is rated AAA by S&P, $0.9975), then, even though the loss has not been realized through the sale or other disposition of the SIV security, the Company will be obligated to commit the required amount of capital so that the Funds net asset value is at least $0.9950 (or in the case of the SDIT PO Fund, $0.9975). However, in this case, the Company is not required to pay the capital contribution to the Funds.

In connection with the Capital Support Agreements, the Company recorded an expense for $53,096 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, which is reflected in Net loss from investments on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of June 30, 2008, the aggregate obligation that the Company has recorded in connection with the Capital Support Agreements is $78,218, but the Company has not been required to pay such amount because the Funds have not realized any material losses from the ultimate sale or disposition of the SIV securities. Cash payments made under the Capital Support Agreements as of June 30, 2008 were minimal. At June 30, 2008, the aggregate par value of the SIVs covered by the Capital Support Agreements on the books of the three Funds was $484,057. At June 30, 2008, the aggregate market value of the SIVs covered by the Capital Support Agreements on the books of the three Funds was $385,966.

On July 17, 2008, a significant SIV holding in SIV Portfolio PLC (formerly Cheyne Finance PLC) with an aggregate par value across the three Funds of $230,053 and market value on the books of the Funds of $151,835, or 66 percent of par value, was restructured. An opportunity was provided through the restructuring to liquidate the holdings for cash of approximately $117,327, or 51 percent of par value, including distributable cash in SIV Portfolio PLC. The Funds decided not to liquidate the holdings due to an assessment that the liquidation value understated the ultimate value of the underlying collateral.

In July 2008, the Company amended the Capital Support Agreement with the SLAT PO Fund to increase the maximum capital support amount by an additional $7,500. This additional capital support commitment is backed by a segregated bank account. As of July 30, 2008, the aggregate limit of the Company’s required capital support commitments to the Funds was $173,000.

As of July 30, 2008, the amount which would be accrued for the Company’s contribution obligations under the Capital Support Agreements based on that day’s market value of the portfolio assets of the Funds, including the SIVs covered by the Capital Support Agreements, was $98,658. Based upon the valuation and assuming no other changes in the portfolio assets through September 30, 2008, an additional non-cash expense of $20,441 would be recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2008.

The Company has determined that the Capital Support Agreements are derivative contracts. The fair value of the contracts was determined using a valuation model for credit default swaps. The fair value of the derivative contracts approximates the value of the Company’s actual obligation at June 30, 2008. The Company will adjust the value of the Capital Support Agreements quarterly. In the event the Company is not required to make any payments to the Funds, or values increase, such expense may be reversed in a subsequent period.

The Company’s future obligation under the Capital Support Agreements is affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to, prevailing conditions in the credit markets as they impact the value of money market instruments, including the liquidity of SIV securities, the creditworthiness of the SIV securities and the overall asset levels of the Funds. Changes in the net asset value of the Funds are dependent upon net investments or redemptions in the Fund and the net asset value of the portfolio assets of the Funds. Changes in these amounts, including changes in portfolio assets resulting from mark-to-market adjustments, will affect the per share net asset value of the Funds. The value of the SIV securities is derived from current market prices or, in the event no market price exists, is determined in accordance with the Funds’ fair valuation procedures.

The Company believes changes in the value of the portfolio assets of the Funds and changes in the value of the SIV securities are the two most volatile factors affecting its obligation. These factors can cause the Company’s obligation to fluctuate on a daily basis.

 

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Note 8. Lines of Credit

On July 25, 2007 (the Closing Date), the Company entered into a five-year $200,000 Credit Agreement (the Credit Facility) with certain lenders. The Credit Facility became available on the Closing Date and terminates in July 2012. On March 19, 2008, the Company and the lenders amended the Credit Facility to increase the aggregate principal amount by $100,000 to $300,000. The aggregate amount of the Credit Facility may be increased by an additional $100,000 under certain conditions set forth in the agreement. At termination, any aggregate principal amount of loans outstanding under the Credit Facility becomes payable in full. Any borrowings made under the Credit Facility will accrue interest at 0.45 percent above the London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”). There is also a commitment fee equal to 0.09 percent per annum on the daily unused portion of the facility. The Credit Facility contains various covenants, none of which negatively affect the Company’s liquidity or capital resources. Both the interest rate and commitment fee prices may increase if the Company’s leverage ratio reaches certain levels.

Letters of credit of a third party bank to secure $150,000 of obligations of the Company under the Capital Support Agreements were issued under the Credit Facility in order to satisfy a major rating agency’s requirement that the Funds have credit support having an A-1 short-term rating (See Note 7). The letters of credit have a term of one year and contain a fronting fee of 0.125 percent per annum on the face amount of each letter of credit which is payable quarterly in arrears. In addition, a participation fee of 0.45 percent is payable quarterly in arrears on the face amount of each letter of credit. The participation fee may increase if the Company’s leverage ratio reaches certain levels. As the letters of credit remain outstanding, the amount available under the Credit Facility will be reduced by the face amount of the letters of credit. Therefore, $150,000 of the Credit Facility is committed and only the remaining $150,000 is unrestricted and may be used for other purposes as determined by the Company. Certain provisions and terms of the Credit Facility were amended that provide for a waiver of any breach to various covenants. The Company had no borrowings under the Credit Facility and was in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2008.

The Company’s Canadian subsidiary has a credit facility agreement (the Canadian Credit Facility) for the purpose of facilitating the settlement of mutual fund transactions. The Canadian Credit Facility has no stated expiration date. The amount of the facility is generally limited to $2,000 Canadian dollars or the equivalent amount in U.S. dollars. The Canadian Credit Facility does not contain any covenants which restrict the liquidity or capital resources of the Company. The Company had no borrowings under the Canadian Credit Facility and was in compliance with all covenants during the six months ended June 30, 2008.

 

Note 9. Shareholders’ Equity

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company currently has one active equity compensation plan, the 2007 Equity Compensation Plan (the 2007 Plan), which provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options and stock appreciation rights with respect to up to 20 million shares of common stock of the Company, subject to adjustment for stock splits, reclassifications, mergers and other events. Permitted grantees under the 2007 Plan include employees, non-employee directors and consultants who perform services for the Company. The plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company. There were no grants of incentive stock options or stock appreciation rights made under the plan in 2008 or 2007.

The Company discontinued any further grants under the Company’s 1998 Equity Compensation Plan (the 1998 Plan) as a result of the approval of the 2007 Plan. No options are available for grant from this plan. Grants made from the 1998 Plan continue in effect under the terms of the grant.

All outstanding stock options have performance vesting conditions based on the attainment of certain earnings per share targets established at the date of grant. Earnings per share targets are calculated exclusive of stock-based compensation expense, net of tax. The first performance condition determines vesting of 50 percent of the options, and a second performance condition determines the vesting of the remaining 50 percent of the options. The performance conditions are measured annually on December 31. Options granted prior to 2006 also could vest in their entirety seven years from the date of grant. All options outstanding have a ten year life. The Company believes that awarding stock options with performance-based vesting schedules better aligns the interests of stockholders and employees.

 

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The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense in its Consolidated Financial Statements in the three month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2008     2007  

Stock-based compensation expense

   $ 4,527     $ 6,941  

Less: Deferred tax benefit

     (1,124 )     (1,717 )
                

Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

   $ 3,403     $ 5,224  
                

Basic and diluted earnings per share

   $ .02     $ .03  
                

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense in its Consolidated Financial Statements in the six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2008     2007  

Stock-based compensation expense

   $ 9,210     $ 13,458  

Less: Deferred tax benefit

     (2,702 )     (4,041 )
                

Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

   $ 6,508     $ 9,417  
                

Basic and diluted earnings per share

   $ .03     $ .05  
                

As of June 30, 2008, there was approximately $56,210 of unrecognized compensation cost remaining, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to unvested employee stock options. The Company estimates that compensation cost will be recognized according to the following schedule:

 

Period

   Stock-Based
Compensation
Expense

Remainder of 2008

   $ 9,010

2009

     18,019

2010

     10,689

2011

     6,104

2012

     6,062

2013

     4,222

2014

     2,104
      
   $ 56,210
      

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company revised its estimate of when certain vesting targets are expected to be achieved. This change in management’s estimate resulted in a decrease of $1,789 in stock-based compensation expense in the six months ended June 30, 2008.

During the three month period ended June 30, 2007, the Company accelerated the recognition of $580 in stock-based compensation expense due to a change in management’s estimate of when certain vesting targets are expected to be achieved.

The Company issues new common shares associated with the exercise of stock options. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was $12,319 and $40,158, respectively. The total options outstanding as of June 30, 2008 and 2007 was 26,089,000 and 26,725,000, respectively.

 

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Common Stock Buyback

The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of the Company’s common stock on the open market or through private transactions of up to an aggregate of $1,528,365. Through June 30, 2008, a total of 252,922,000 shares at an aggregate cost of $1,412,572 have been purchased and retired. The Company purchased 3,898,000 shares at a total cost of $96,377 during the six months ended June 30, 2008.

The Company immediately retires its common stock when purchased. Upon retirement, the Company reduces Capital in excess of par value for the average capital per share outstanding and the remainder is charged against Retained earnings. If the Company reduces its Retained earnings to zero, any subsequent purchases of common stock will be charged entirely to Capital in excess of par value.

Cash Dividend

On May 20, 2008, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $.08 per share on the Company’s common stock, which was paid on June 20, 2008, to shareholders of record on June 17, 2008.

Cash dividends declared during the six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 were $15,339 and $13,806, respectively.

 

Note 10. Business Segment Information

The Company’s reportable business segments are:

Private Banks - provides investment processing and investment management programs to banks and trust institutions worldwide;

Investment Advisors - provides investment management programs to affluent investors through a network of independent registered investment advisors, financial planners and other investment professionals in the United States;

Institutional Investors - provides investment management programs and administrative outsourcing solutions to retirement plan sponsors and not-for-profit organizations worldwide;

Investment Managers - provides investment processing and operational outsourcing solutions to investment managers, fund companies and banking institutions located in the United States and to investment managers worldwide of alternative asset classes such as hedge funds, fund of funds, and private equity funds;

Investments in New Businesses - provides investment management programs to affluent families residing in the United States and Europe through the SEI Wealth Network®; and

LSV Asset Management - is a registered investment advisor that provides investment advisory services to institutions, including pension plans and investment companies.

The information in the following tables is derived from the Company’s internal financial reporting used for corporate management purposes. There are no inter-segment revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. Management evaluates Company assets on a consolidated basis during interim periods.

 

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The following tables highlight certain unaudited financial information about each of the Company’s business segments for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.

 

     Private
Banks
    Investment
Advisors
    Institutional
Investors
    Investment
Managers
    Investments
In New
Businesses
    LSV     Total  
     For the Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2008        

Revenues

   $ 103,602     $ 61,848     $ 51,300     $ 37,307     $ 1,864     $ 73,602     $ 329,523  

Expenses (1)

     85,367       31,551       29,328       25,012       4,147       45,840       221,245  
                                                        

Operating profit (loss)

   $ 18,235     $ 30,297     $ 21,972     $ 12,295     $ (2,283 )   $ 27,762     $ 108,278  

Profit margin

     18 %     49 %     43 %     33 %     N/A       38 %     33 %

 

(1) LSV includes $38,072 of minority interest of the other partners of LSV.

 

     Private
Banks
    Investment
Advisors
    Institutional
Investors
    Investment
Managers
    Investments
In New
Businesses
    LSV     Total  
     For the Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2007        

Revenues

   $ 100,090     $ 65,446     $ 48,911     $ 35,293     $ 1,836     $ 91,682     $ 343,258  

Expenses (2)

     80,829       30,919       30,181       24,302       4,725       56,262       227,218  
                                                        

Operating profit (loss)

   $ 19,261     $ 34,527     $ 18,730     $ 10,991     $ (2,889 )   $ 35,420     $ 116,040  

Profit margin

     19 %     53 %     38 %     31 %     N/A       39 %     34 %

 

(2) LSV includes $48,861 of minority interest of the other partners of LSV.

A reconciliation of the total reported for the business segments to income from operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarters ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 is as follows:

 

     2008     2007  

Total operating profit from segments above

   $ 108,278     $ 116,040  

Corporate overhead expenses

     (10,347 )     (10,578 )

Minority interest reflected in segments

     39,082       50,033  

LSV Employee Group (1)

     (1,819 )     (1,820 )
                

Income from operations

   $ 135,194     $ 153,675  
                

 

(1) For the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, includes $1,806 in amortization expense of intangible assets related to LSV Employee Group.

 

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The following tables provide additional information for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 as required by SFAS 131 pertaining to our business segments:

 

     Capital Expenditures    Depreciation and
Amortization
     2008    2007    2008    2007

Private Banks

   $ 11,325    $ 15,435    $ 6,514    $ 3,619

Investment Advisors

     3,904      5,504      1,641      770

Institutional Investors

     727      1,153      442      366

Investment Managers

     817      1,374      561      409

Investments in New Businesses

     222      267      109      84

LSV

     —        583      205      191
                           

Total from business segments

   $ 16,995    $ 24,316    $ 9,472    $ 5,439

LSV Employee Group

     —        —        1,820      1,820

Corporate Overhead

     211      348      206      192
                           
   $ 17,206    $ 24,664    $ 11,498    $ 7,451
                           

The following tables highlight certain unaudited financial information about each of the Company’s business segments for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.

 

     Private
Banks
    Investment
Advisors
    Institutional
Investors
    Investment
Managers
    Investments
In New
Businesses
    LSV     Total  
     For the Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2008        

Revenues

   $ 210,656     $ 122,367     $ 101,989     $ 73,800     $ 3,698     $ 150,921     $ 663,431  

Expenses (3)

     171,534       62,927       59,468       50,976       8,799       93,196       446,900  
                                                        

Operating profit (loss)

   $ 39,122     $ 59,440     $ 42,521     $ 22,824     $ (5,101 )   $ 57,725     $ 216,531  

Profit margin

     19 %     49 %     42 %     31 %     N/A       38 %     33 %

 

(3) LSV includes $79,310 of minority interest of the other partners of LSV.

 

     Private
Banks
    Investment
Advisors
    Institutional
Investors
    Investment
Managers
    Investments
In New
Businesses
    LSV     Total  
     For the Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2007        

Revenues

   $ 197,828     $ 127,009     $ 95,540     $ 69,287     $ 3,466     $ 172,853     $ 665,983  

Expenses (4)

     158,822       60,293       58,354       49,204       9,577       106,159       442,409  
                                                        

Operating profit (loss)

   $ 39,006     $ 66,716     $ 37,186     $ 20,083     $ (6,111 )   $ 66,694     $ 223,574  

Profit margin

     20 %     53 %     39 %     29 %     N/A       39 %     34 %

 

(4) LSV includes $91,533 of minority interest of the other partners of LSV.

 

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A reconciliation of the total reported for the business segments to income from operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 is as follows:

 

     2008     2007  

Total operating profit from segments above

   $ 216,531     $ 223,574  

Corporate overhead expenses

     (20,456 )     (20,705 )

Minority interest reflected in segments

     81,270       93,625  

LSV Employee Group (2)

     (3,640 )     (3,640 )
                

Income from operations

   $ 273,705     $ 292,854  
                

 

(2) For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, includes $3,611 in amortization expense of intangible assets related to LSV Employee Group.

The following tables provide additional information for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 as required by SFAS 131 pertaining to our business segments:

 

     Capital Expenditures    Depreciation and
Amortization
     2008    2007    2008    2007

Private Banks

   $ 22,388    $ 31,634    $ 13,087    $ 7,191

Investment Advisors

     7,745      11,409      3,262      1,540

Institutional Investors

     1,797      2,408      873      723

Investment Managers

     1,929      3,040      1,113      828

Investments in New Businesses

     475      563      223      168

LSV

     59      986      410      403
                           

Total from business segments

   $ 34,393    $ 50,040    $ 18,968    $ 10,853

LSV Employee Group

     —        —        3,641      3,640

Corporate Overhead

     536      814      409      383
                           
   $ 34,929    $ 50,854    $ 23,018    $ 14,876
                           

 

Note 11. Income Taxes

The gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 was $13,957 and $13,329, respectively, exclusive of interest and penalties, of which $13,408 and $12,719 would affect the effective tax rate if the Company were to recognize the tax benefit. The Company has not recognized any material changes in tax liability for unrecognized tax benefits during the six months ended June 30, 2008.

The Company classifies interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the combined amount of accrued interest and penalties related to tax positions taken on tax returns was $2,298 and $1,865, respectively.

 

     June 30,
2008
   December 31,
2007

Gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of interest and penalties

   $ 13,957    $ 13,329

Interest and penalties on unrecognized benefits

     2,298      1,865
             

Total gross uncertain tax positions

   $ 16,255    $ 15,194
             

Amount included in Current liabilities

   $ 3,632    $ 3,299

Amount included in Other long-term liabilities

     12,623      11,895
             
   $ 16,255    $ 15,194
             

 

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The Company files income tax returns in the United States on a consolidated basis and in many U.S. state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is subject to examination of income tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other domestic and foreign tax authorities. An examination of the Company’s 2005 and 2006 tax return is currently being conducted by the IRS. The 2005 and 2006 tax income tax returns of one of the Company’s subsidiaries are under examination by a foreign tax authority. In addition, some of the prior year tax returns of the Company’s subsidiaries are being examined by certain state tax authorities.

The Company estimates it will recognize $1,515 of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. These unrecognized tax benefits are related to tax positions taken on certain federal and state tax returns. However, the timing of the resolution of income tax examinations is highly uncertain, and the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued for each year. While it is reasonably possible that some issues in the IRS and other examinations could be resolved in the next twelve months, based upon the current facts and circumstances, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the timing of such resolution or total range of potential changes as it relates to the current unrecognized tax benefits that are recorded as part of the Company’s financial statements.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

                                                                 (In thousands, except asset balances and per share data)

This discussion reviews and analyzes the consolidated financial condition at June 30, 2008 and 2007, the consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 and other key factors that may affect future performance. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Overview

Our Business and Business Segments

We are a leading global provider of investment processing, fund processing, and investment management business outsourcing solutions that help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. Investment processing fees are earned as monthly fees for contracted services including computer processing services, software licenses, and trust operations services, as well as transaction-based fees for providing securities valuation and trade-execution. Fund processing and investment management fees are earned as a percentage of average assets under management or administration. As of June 30, 2008, through our subsidiaries and partnerships in which we have a significant interest, we administer $420.2 billion in mutual fund and pooled assets, manage $178.2 billion in assets, and operate from more than 20 offices in over a dozen countries.

The Company’s reportable business segments are:

Private Banks - provides investment processing and investment management programs to banks and trust institutions worldwide;

Investment Advisors - provides investment management programs to affluent investors through a network of independent registered investment advisors, financial planners and other investment professionals in the United States;

Institutional Investors - provides investment management programs and administrative outsourcing solutions to retirement plan sponsors and not-for-profit organizations worldwide;

Investment Managers - provides investment processing, fund processing and operational outsourcing solutions to investment managers, fund companies and banking institutions located in the United States and to investment managers worldwide of alternative asset classes such as hedge funds, fund of funds, and private equity funds;

Investments in New Businesses - provides investment management programs to affluent families residing in the United States and Europe through the SEI Wealth Network®; and

LSV Asset Management - is a registered investment advisor that provides investment advisory services to institutions, including pension plans and investment companies.

 

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Financial Results

Revenues, Expenses and Income from Operations by business segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
                 Percent
Change
                Percent
Change
 

Revenues:

   2008     2007       2008     2007    

Private Banks

   $ 103,602     $ 100,090     4 %   $ 210,656     $ 197,828     6 %

Investment Advisors

     61,848       65,446     (5 )%     122,367       127,009     (4 )%

Institutional Investors

     51,300       48,911     5 %     101,989       95,540     7 %

Investment Managers

     37,307       35,293     6 %     73,800       69,287     7 %

Investments in New Businesses

     1,864       1,836     2 %     3,698       3,466     7 %

LSV

     73,602       91,682     (20 )%     150,921       172,853     (13 )%
                                    

Total revenues

   $ 329,523     $ 343,258     (4 )%   $ 663,431     $ 665,983     —    

Expenses:

            

Private Banks

     85,367       80,829     6 %     171,534       158,822     8 %

Investment Advisors

     31,551       30,919     2 %     62,927       60,293     4 %

Institutional Investors

     29,328       30,181     (3 )%     59,468       58,354     2 %

Investment Managers

     25,012       24,302     3 %     50,976       49,204     4 %

Investments in New Businesses

     4,147       4,725     (12 )%     8,799       9,577     (8 )%

LSV

     45,840       56,262     (19 )%     93,196       106,159     (12 )%
                                    

Total expenses

   $ 221,245     $ 227,218     (3 %)   $ 446,900     $ 442,409     1 %

Income from business segments:

            

Private Banks

     18,235       19,261     (5 )%     39,122       39,006     —    

Investment Advisors

     30,297       34,527     (12 )%     59,440       66,716     (11 )%

Institutional Investors

     21,972       18,730     17 %     42,521       37,186     14 %

Investment Managers

     12,295       10,991     12 %     22,824       20,083     14 %

Investments in New Businesses

     (2,283 )     (2,889 )   21 %     (5,101 )     (6,111 )   17 %

LSV

     27,762       35,420     (22 )%     57,725       66,694     (13 )%
                                    

Total income from business segments

   $ 108,278     $ 116,040     (7 )%   $ 216,531     $ 223,574     (3 )%

Corporate overhead

     (10,347 )     (10,578 )   (2 )%     (20,456 )     (20,705 )   (1 )%

LSV Employee Group (1)

     (1,819 )     (1,820 )   —         (3,640 )     (3,640 )   —    

Minority interest reflected in segments (2)

     39,082       50,033     (22 %)     81,270       93,625     (13 )%
                                    

Income from operations

   $ 135,194     $ 153,675     (12 %)   $ 273,705     $ 292,854     (7 )%

 

(1) Primarily relates to amortization costs of identifiable intangible assets.
(2) Includes $38,072 and $48,861 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $79,310 and $91,533 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, of minority interest of the other partners of LSV.

 

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Asset Balances

This table presents assets of our clients, or of our clients’ customers, for which we provide management or administrative services. These assets are not included in our balance sheets because we do not own them.

 

Asset Balances

(In millions)

   As of June 30,    Percent
Change
 
   2008    2007   

Assets invested in equity and fixed-income programs

   $ 152,258    $ 172,379    (12 )%

Assets invested in collective trust fund programs

     10,733      12,297    (13 )%

Assets invested in liquidity funds

     15,241      14,066    8 %
                

Assets under management

     178,232      198,742    (10 )%

Client proprietary assets under administration

     241,964      207,950    16 %
                

Assets under management and administration

   $ 420,196    $ 406,692    3 %

Assets under management are total assets of our clients or their customers invested in our equity and fixed-income investment programs, collective trust fund programs, and liquidity funds for which we provide asset management services. Assets under management and administration are total assets of our clients or their customers for which we provide administrative services, including client proprietary fund balances for which we provide administration and/or distribution services.

Consolidated Summary

Consolidated revenues decreased $13.7 million, or four percent, to $329.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007. For the six month period ended, revenues declined slightly to $663.4 million compared to the prior year period. Net income decreased $23.3 million, or 34 percent, to $46.2 million for the three month period and $37.8 million, or 28 percent, to $95.1 million for the six month period. Consolidated operating margins of the business segments declined to 33 percent from 34 percent in the three and six month periods. Diluted earnings per share for the three month period were $.24 per share as compared to $.34 per share a year ago, a decrease of 29 percent. In the six month period, diluted earnings per share decreased to $.48 per share as compared to $.65 per share a year ago, a decrease of 26 percent.

In our opinion, the following items had a significant impact on our financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007:

 

   

Revenues from asset-based fees across all our business segments were negatively affected by the continued weakness in the capital markets, particularly in the LSV and Investment Advisors segments. The capital market conditions decreased the value of assets we manage or administer for our existing clients, resulting in decreased base revenues in the segments.

 

   

The declining capital markets had a significant negative impact on the revenue and profits of LSV. Revenues earned by LSV were $150.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $172.8 million in the prior year comparable period, a decrease of $21.9 million or 13 percent. Our proportionate share in the earnings of LSV in the six month period of 2008 was $57.7 million compared to $66.7 million for the same period in 2007, a decrease of $9.0 million or 13 percent.

 

   

Revenue growth in the Private Banks business segment was primarily driven by increased investment processing fees from our Global Wealth Technology Services (GWTS) and Global Wealth Services (GWS) solutions and cross sales of other services to existing clients.

 

   

Our Institutional Investors and Investment Managers business segments recorded increased revenues and profits from sales of new business.

 

   

We recorded a non-cash charge of $27.3 million (or $.09 diluted earnings per share) and $53.1 million (or $.17 diluted earnings per share) in the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, related to agreements that provide capital support to money market funds holding investments that are exposed to liquidity and credit risk (See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). These support agreements are described in greater detail under the caption “Money Market Fund Support” later in this discussion.

 

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We recognized an additional $7.1 million in amortization expense during the six months ended June 30, 2008 due to the initial release of the Global Wealth Platform, which was placed into service in July 2007. The amortization expense was primarily recognized in the Private Banks and Investment Advisors business segments. We capitalized $25.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $35.7 million in the comparable period of 2007 as a larger portion of our costs were incurred from consulting, maintenance and support for the operation of the platform. Capitalized costs in 2008 were for enhancements and upgrades to expand the functionality of the Global Wealth Platform. We will continue to incur significant development costs for these enhancements and upgrades. Our intention is to implement enhancements and upgrades into the platform through a series of releases. The capitalized costs associated with these releases will be amortized over the remaining useful life of the platform.

 

   

We continued our stock repurchase program during 2008 and purchased approximately 3,898,000 shares at an average price of approximately $25 per share in the six month period.

Money Market Fund Support

In 2007, we entered into Capital Support Agreements with the SEI Daily Income Trust Prime Obligation Fund (the SDIT PO Fund), the SEI Daily Income Trust Money Market Fund (the SDIT MM Fund), and the SEI Liquid Asset Trust Prime Obligation Fund (the SLAT PO Fund) (each a Fund or, together, the Funds). The terms and conditions of the Capital Support Agreements are described in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K in Part I, Item 2.

As of December 31, 2007, the aggregate limit of our required capital contributions to the Funds according to the Capital Support Agreements was $130.5 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, certain structured investment vehicles (SIV or SIVs) within the Funds suffered either a technical default or substantial price devaluation, triggering ratings downgrades from the principal rating agencies. As a result, the carrying value of these securities in the Funds was reduced as well. In addition, Standard & Poor’s required the posting of additional capital support for the SDIT PO Fund to maintain the Fund’s credit rating. As a result of these events, we amended the Capital Support Agreements with two of the Funds to provide additional capital support so that the new aggregate limit as of June 30, 2008 was $165.5 million. Of the new aggregate limit, we secured $150.0 million by our credit facility through letters of credit of a third party bank and secured the remaining $15.5 million through segregated bank accounts. We also amended our credit facility to increase the aggregate amount available for borrowings by $100.0 million to $300.0 million (See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to the letters of credit and credit facility). As of June 30, 2008, the amount of our credit facility that is unrestricted and may be used for general purposes was $150.0 million.

In connection with the Capital Support Agreements, we recorded an expense for $53.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, which is reflected in Net loss from investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements. As of June 30, 2008, the aggregate amount of our obligation recorded in connection with the Capital Support Agreements was $78.2 million, but this amount was not required to be paid since the Funds have not realized any material losses from the ultimate sale or disposition of the SIV securities. Cash payments made under the Capital Support Agreements as of June 30, 2008 were minimal. At June 30, 2008, the aggregate par value and market value of the SIVs covered by the Capital Support Agreements on the books of the three Funds was $484.1 million and $386.0 million, respectively. Included in these amounts is a significant SIV holding in SIV Portfolio PLC (formerly Cheyne Finance PLC) with an aggregate par value across the three Funds of $230.1 million and a market value on the books of the Funds of $161.0 million, or 70 percent of par value.

On July 17, 2008, the SIV holding in SIV Portfolio PLC had an aggregate par value across the three Funds of $230.1 million and market value on the books of the Funds of $151.8 million, or 66 percent of par value. On this date, the SIV holding in SIV Portfolio PLC was restructured and an opportunity was provided to liquidate the holdings for cash of approximately $117.3 million, or 51 percent of par value, including distributable cash in SIV Portfolio PLC. The Funds decided not to liquidate the holdings due to an assessment that the liquidation value understated the ultimate value of the underlying collateral.

In July 2008, we amended the Capital Support Agreement with the SLAT PO Fund to increase the maximum capital support amount by an additional $7.5 million. This additional capital support commitment is backed by a segregated bank account. As of July 30, 2008, the aggregate limit of our required capital support commitments to the Funds was $173.0 million.

 

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All SIVs that remain on the books of the three Funds covered by the Capital Support Agreements at July 30, 2008 are in default. We believe that all of the defaulted SIV securities will be restructured, although we cannot predict the timing or net impact the restructuring will ultimately have on the realized value of these SIV securities. As of July 30, 2008, the amount which would be accrued for our contribution obligations under the Capital Support Agreements based on that day’s market value of the portfolio assets of the Funds, including the SIVs covered by the Capital Support Agreements, was $98.7 million. At the close of business on July 30, 2008, the aggregate par value and market value of the SIVs covered by the Capital Support Agreements on the books of the three Funds was $377.3 million and $256.6 million, respectively. This amount includes the SIV holding in SIV Portfolio PLC with an aggregate par value across the three Funds of $230.1 million and a market value on the books of the Funds of $147.2 million, or 64 percent of par value. Based upon this valuation and assuming no other changes in the portfolio assets through September 30, 2008, an additional non-cash expense of $20.4 million would be recorded in the third quarter 2008. However, if the liquidation value of 51 percent of par value as of July 17, 2008 was used to value the SIV holding in SIV Portfolio PLC on July 30, 2008, our contribution obligations under the Capital Support Agreements would increase by an additional $29.9 million for a total non-cash expense in the third quarter of $50.3 million. This additional non-cash expense in the third quarter would increase our total contribution obligation to $128.6 million. For further information regarding the portfolio assets of the Funds, the month-end holdings of each of the Funds can be viewed after the 15th day of the following month at http://www.seic.com/holdings_home.asp.

The Capital Support Agreements are considered derivative contracts in accordance with applicable accounting guidance and are categorized as Level 3 liabilities as specified by SFAS 157 (See Notes 1 and 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to SFAS 157). These Level 3 liabilities comprise approximately 34 percent of our total current liabilities. The fair value of the contracts was determined using a valuation model for credit default swaps. The fair value of the derivative contracts approximates the value of our actual obligation at June 30, 2008.

We believe changes in the value of the portfolio assets of the Funds and changes in the value of the SIV securities are the two most volatile factors affecting our obligation. These factors can cause our obligation to fluctuate on a daily basis. The following discussion, based on actual values as of July 30, 2008, is included to give an indication of the impact of movements in the value of the portfolio assets of the Funds and changes in the price of the SIV securities on our obligation.

In the following example, we assume the value of the SIV securities remains unchanged, but the value of the portfolio assets of the Funds increases by ten percent or decreases by ten percent. A ten percent increase in the value of the portfolio assets of the Funds would cause our obligation to decrease by approximately $2.3 million. Conversely, a ten percent decrease in the value of the portfolio assets of the Funds would cause our obligation to increase by approximately $2.3 million.

In this example, we assume the value of the portfolio assets of the funds remains unchanged but the value of the SIV securities increases by one percent or decreases by one percent. A one percent increase in the value of the SIV securities would cause our obligation to decrease by approximately $2.5 million. Conversely, a one percent decrease in the value of the SIV securities would cause our obligation to increase by approximately $2.5 million.

Stock-Based Compensation

Our stock options have performance vesting conditions based on the attainment of certain earnings per share targets established at the date of grant. The first performance condition determines vesting of 50 percent of the options, and a second performance condition determines the vesting of the remaining 50 percent of the options. The performance conditions are measured annually on December 31. Options granted prior to 2006 also could vest in their entirety seven years from the date of grant. The amount of stock-based compensation expense is based upon our estimates of when we believe the earnings per share targets may be achieved. If our estimate of the attainment of the earnings per share targets proves to be inaccurate, the remaining amount of stock-based compensation expense could be accelerated, spread out over a longer period, or reversed. This may cause volatility in the recognition of stock-based compensation expense in future periods and could materially affect our net income and net income per share. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we revised our estimate of when certain vesting targets are expected to be achieved. This change in management’s estimate resulted in a decrease of $1,789 in stock-based compensation expense in the six months ended June 30, 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, we recognized approximately $9.2 million and $13.5 million, respectively, in stock-based compensation expense.

 

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Based upon our current view of how many options will vest and when they will vest, we estimate that stock-based compensation expense will be recognized according to the following schedule:

 

Period

   Stock-Based
Compensation
Expense
  
  

Remainder of 2008

   $ 9,010

2009

     18,019

2010

     10,689

2011

     6,104

2012

     6,062

2013

     4,222

2014

     2,104
      
   $ 56,210
      

Business Segments

Private Banks

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   Percent
Change
    June 30,
2008
   June 30,
2007
   Percent
Change
 

Revenues:

                

Investment processing and software servicing fees

   $ 56,612    $ 53,446    6 %   $ 114,313    $ 104,835    9 %

Asset management, administration & distribution fees

     37,024      36,887    —         74,137      72,911    2 %

Transaction-based and trade execution fees

     9,966      9,757    2 %     22,206      20,082    11 %
                                

Total revenues

   $ 103,602    $ 100,090    4 %   $ 210,656    $ 197,828    6 %
                                

Revenues increased $3.5 million, or four percent, in the three month period and $12.8 million, or six percent, in the six month period ended June 30, 2008 compared to the prior year corresponding period and were primarily affected by:

 

   

An increase in revenues from our GWS solution from cross sales of other services to existing clients; and

 

   

An increase in revenue from our GWTS solution relating to client acquisitions and mergers with existing clients and cross sales of other services to existing clients.

Operating margins declined to 18 percent, as compared to 19 percent in the three month period and to 19 percent, as compared to 20 percent in the six month period. Operating income decreased $1.0 million, or five percent, in the three month period and increased slightly in the six month period and was primarily affected by:

 

   

An increase in revenues; offset by

 

   

Increased non-capitalized spending for technology, infrastructure buildout, and personnel associated with the Global Wealth Platform;

 

   

Amortization expense related to the Global Wealth Platform; and

 

   

Increased direct expenses associated with higher levels of assets from existing global investment management clients.

Investment Advisors

Revenues decreased $3.6 million, or five percent, in the three month period and $4.6 million, or four percent, in the six month period ended June 30, 2008 and were primarily affected by:

 

   

A decrease in investment management fees from existing clients due to lower assets under management caused by declining capital markets.

Operating margins decreased to 49 percent, as compared to 53 percent in the three and six month periods. Operating income decreased by $4.2 million, or 12 percent, in the three month period, and $7.3 million, or 11 percent, in the six month period and was primarily affected by:

 

   

A decrease in revenues;

 

   

Increased non-capitalized technology spending related to the Global Wealth Platform;

 

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Amortization expense related to the Global Wealth Platform; partially offset by

 

   

Decreased personnel costs for our investment management operations.

Institutional Investors

Revenues increased $2.4 million, or five percent, in the three month period and $6.4 million, or seven percent, in the six month period ended June 30, 2008 and were primarily affected by:

 

   

Asset funding from new sales of our retirement and not-for-profit solutions; partially offset by

 

   

Decreased assets under management caused by declining capital market conditions.

Operating margins increased to 43 percent, as compared to 38 percent in the three month period and increased to 42 percent, as compared to 39 percent in the six month period. Operating income increased $3.2 million, or 17 percent, in the three month period and $5.3 million, or 14 percent, in the six month period and was primarily affected by:

 

   

An increase in revenues;

 

   

Decreased personnel costs for our investment management operations; partially offset by

 

   

Increased direct expenses associated with the increase in revenues; and

 

   

Increased promotion and personnel costs, mainly sales compensation expenses, related to sales of new business.

Investment Managers

Revenues increased $2.0 million, or six percent, in the three month period and $4.5 million, or seven percent, in the six month period ended June 30, 2008 and were primarily affected by:

 

   

Asset funding from existing clients of hedge fund and separately managed accounts solutions;

 

   

Cash flows from new clients; partially offset by

 

   

Client losses.

Operating margins increased to 33 percent, as compared to 31 percent in the three month period and to 31 percent, as compared to 29 percent in the six month period. Operating income increased $1.3 million, or 12 percent, in the three month period, and $2.7 million, or 14 percent in the six month period, and was primarily affected by:

 

   

An increase in revenues; partially offset by

 

   

Increased personnel and technology costs related to our hedge fund and separately managed accounts solutions; and

 

   

Increased sales compensation expenses related to the sales of new business.

LSV

Revenues decreased $18.1 million, or 20 percent, in the three month period and $21.9 million, or 13 percent, in the six month period ended June 30, 2008 and were primarily affected by:

 

   

Decreased assets under management from capital market depreciation.

Our total partnership interest in LSV remained at approximately 43 percent during the six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. Operating margins decreased to 38 percent, as compared to 39 percent in the three month and six month periods. Operating income decreased $7.7 million, or 22 percent, in the three month period, and $9.0 million, or 13 percent in the six month period, and was primarily affected by:

 

   

The decrease in revenues as previously described; and

 

   

Increased personnel costs.

 

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Other

Other Income and Expense Items

Other income and expense items on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations consists of the following:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Net loss from investments

   $ (27,294 )   $ (997 )   $ (51,340 )   $ (1,313 )

Interest and dividend income

     3,223       4,882       7,361       8,933  

Interest expense

     (808 )     (1,168 )     (1,775 )     (2,429 )

Minority interest

     (36,930 )     (47,242 )     (76,759 )     (87,976 )

Other

     —         2,952       —         2,952  
                                

Total other income and expense items, net

   $ (61,809 )   $ (41,573 )   $ (122,513 )   $ (79,833 )
                                

Minority interest includes the amount owned by other shareholders in which we have a significant or controlling interest.

Net loss from investments consists of the following:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Net realized gain from sales of marketable securities

   $ —       $ 4     $ 1,066     $ 4  

(Decrease) increase in fair value of derivative financial instruments

     —         (659 )     676       (1,104 )

Losses from Capital Support Agreements

     (27,301 )     —         (53,096 )     —    

Other realized gains (losses)

     7       (342 )     14       (213 )
                                

Net loss from investments

   $ (27,294 )   $ (997 )   $ (51,340 )   $ (1,313 )
                                

Net realized gain from sales of marketable securities in 2008 includes gains recognized from the sale of investments in mutual funds sponsored by LSV.

Derivative financial instruments are used to minimize the price risk associated with changes in the fair value of our seed investments in new investment management programs. These derivative financial investments did not qualify for hedge accounting under current accounting rules. As a result, changes in the fair value of these derivative financial instruments were recorded in current period earnings, whereas the change in the fair value of the hedged asset is recorded in other comprehensive income. Management’s decision to enter into derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting may cause volatility in earnings. On March 31, 2008, the derivative financial investments reached their contractual maturity date. Gross proceeds of $733 from the maturity of the derivative investments were received in April 2008. We no longer own any derivative financial instruments to minimize the price risk associated with changes in the fair value of our seed investments.

Losses from Capital Support Agreements include a non-cash charge of $27.3 million and $53.1 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, related to agreements that provide capital support to money market funds (See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Interest income is earned based upon the amount of cash that is invested daily. The decrease in interest income in the six month period of 2008 compared to 2007 was due to a decline in interest rates and lower cash balances.

Income Taxes

Our effective tax rates were 37.1 percent and 38.0 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, our effective tax rates were 37.1 percent and 37.6 percent, respectively. The decrease in our effective tax rates was primarily due to tax planning strategies associated with capital loss carryovers and foreign tax credits; however, this reduction was partially offset by the expiration of tax credits for research and development.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

     For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2008     2007  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 112,698     $ 133,450  

Net cash used in investing activities

     (41,366 )     (54,620 )

Net cash used in financing activities

     (111,868 )     (119,486 )
                

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (40,536 )     (40,656 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     360,921       286,948  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 320,385     $ 246,292  
                

Cash requirements and liquidity needs are primarily funded through our cash flow from operations and our capacity for additional borrowing. At June 30, 2008, our unused sources of liquidity consisted of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $320.4 million and the amount available under our credit facility. The credit facility agreement became effective in July, 2007 and initially provided for borrowings of up to $200.0 million. The agreement was amended in March 2008 to provide an additional $100.0 million in borrowings, raising the total aggregate limit to $300.0 million. The aggregate amount of the credit facility may be increased by an additional $100.0 million under certain conditions set forth in the agreement. Due to the outstanding letters of credit associated with the Capital Support Agreements (See “Money Market Fund Support” earlier in this discussion), the unrestricted amount available for working capital needs is limited to $150.0 million. The availability of the credit facility is subject to the compliance with certain covenants set forth in the agreement.

We have arrangements with three mutual funds sponsored by SEI as previously described under the section “Money Market Fund Support.” We may be required to provide capital to these mutual funds under certain conditions up to an aggregate amount of $173.0 million. In the event that capital must be provided to these mutual funds, we may, at our discretion, utilize the credit facility or contribute the required capital from unrestricted cash. However, so long as the letters of credit remain outstanding, the amount available under the credit facility will be reduced by the amount of the letters of credit. Therefore, only the remaining $150.0 million is unrestricted and may be used for other purposes as determined by management. Some of the covenants contained within the credit facility were amended as a result of the Capital Support Agreements that provide certain allowances and exemptions for transactions arising solely from the Capital Support Agreements. As of July 30, 2008, capital contributions made to the mutual funds by the Company were minimal.

Cash flows from operations decreased $20.8 million in 2008 compared to 2007 primarily due to the decline in net income and the net change in working capital accounts. Our working capital accounts were primarily affected by increased payments for incentive compensation in 2008 compared to 2007 and the change in deferred taxes in 2008 due to the non-cash charge related to the Capital Support Agreements.

Net cash used in investing activities includes the capitalization of costs incurred in developing computer software, purchases, sales and maturities of marketable securities, and capital expenditures. In 2007, the Global Wealth Platform was placed into service. We will continue the development of the Global Wealth Platform through a series of releases to expand the functionality of the platform. The costs associated with these enhancements will be capitalized. We capitalized $25.9 million of software development costs in 2008 as compared to $35.7 million in 2007. The decrease in capitalized costs was primarily due to a higher proportion of spending related to the operation of the platform in 2008, which is not eligible for capitalization (See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

We had net cash inflows of $10.1 million from sales and maturities of marketable securities in 2008 as compared to net cash outflows of $6.7 million from purchases of marketable securities in 2007. Cash inflows from marketable securities in 2008 were mainly comprised of proceeds from the maturity of U.S. Treasury securities held by SIDCO. Purchases of marketable securities in 2007 mainly comprised investments for the start-up of new investment products. Capital expenditures in 2008 primarily include new computer-related equipment associated with the Global Wealth Platform. In 2007, capital expenditures also included costs related to the expansion of our corporate headquarters, which was completed in 2007. During the second quarter 2008, we initiated a new expansion project at our corporate headquarters. Total costs for this project are expected to be at least $13.4 million. The project is expected to be completed in early 2009.

 

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Net cash used in investing activities in 2008 was also impacted by the requirement to reserve $15.5 million in cash to secure our obligations as of June 30, 2008 related to the Capital Support Agreements.

Net cash used in financing activities primarily includes principal payments of our debt, the repurchase of our common stock and dividend payments. We made the final payments for the outstanding balance of our Senior Notes in 2007, which includes a principal payment of $4.0 million in the first quarter for the remaining balance of our Series A Senior Notes. Principal payments in 2008 are comprised solely of payments made by LSV Employee Group for amounts included in our debt. LSV Employee Group made principal payments of $10.6 million in 2008 and $9.0 million in 2007.

Our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $1.5 billion worth of our common stock. Through July 30, 2008, we repurchased approximately 253.0 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $1.4 billion and had $113.6 million of authorization remaining for the purchase of our common stock under this program. We spent approximately $96.4 million during the first six months of 2008 and $124.7 million during the first six months of 2007 for the repurchase of our common stock. Currently, there is no expiration date for our common stock repurchase program.

Cash dividends paid were $28.9 million or $.15 per share in the first six months of 2008 and $25.7 million or $.13 per share in the first six months of 2007. Our Board of Directors intends to declare future dividends on a semi-annual basis.

We believe our operating cash flow, available borrowing capacity, and existing cash and cash equivalents should provide adequate funds for continuing operations; continued investment in new products and equipment; our common stock repurchase program; future dividend payments; and expansion of our corporate headquarters.

Forward-Looking Information and Risk Factors

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. Certain information contained in this discussion is or may be considered forward-looking. Forward-looking statements relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that involve certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control or are subject to change. Although we believe our assumptions are reasonable, they could be inaccurate. Our actual future revenues and income could differ materially from our expected results. We have no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Among the risks and uncertainties which may affect our future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments are those risks described in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K in Part I, Item 1A. These risks include the following:

 

   

changes in capital markets that may affect our revenues and earnings;

 

   

product development risk;

 

   

liquidity issues in the subprime credit markets;

 

   

the performance of the funds we manage;

 

   

consolidation within our target markets, including consolidations between banks and other financial institutions;

 

   

the affect of extensive governmental regulation;

 

   

systems and technology risks;

 

   

data security risks;

 

   

third party approval of our investment products with advisors affiliated with independent broker-dealers or other networks;

 

   

operational risks associated with the processing of investment transactions;

 

   

risk of failure by a third-party service provider;

 

   

changes in, or interpretation of, accounting principles or tax rules and regulations;

 

   

fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and

 

   

retention of senior management personnel.

The Company and our clients are subject to extensive governmental regulation. Our various business activities are conducted through entities which may be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment advisor, a broker-dealer, a transfer agent, an investment company or with the United States Office of Thrift Supervision or state banking authorities as a trust company. Our broker-dealer is also a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and is subject to its rules and oversight. In addition, various subsidiaries of

 

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the Company are registered with, and subject to the oversight of, regulatory authorities primarily in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Many of our clients are subject to substantial regulation by federal and state banking, securities or insurance authorities or the Department of Labor. Compliance with existing and future regulations and responding to and complying with recent regulatory activity affecting broker-dealers, investment companies and their service providers could have a significant impact on us. We have responded and are currently responding to various regulatory examinations, inquiries and requests. As a result of these examinations, inquiries and requests, we review our compliance procedures and business operations and make changes as we deem necessary. One of these regulatory requests and inquiries relate to the payment by certain of our subsidiaries of expenses related to the marketing and distribution of shares of certain mutual fund clients of our fund administration and distribution business. A similar inquiry resulted in an SEC order sanctioning one of our mutual fund administrator competitors in 2006.

We offer investment and banking products that also are subject to regulation by the federal and state securities and banking authorities, as well as non-United States regulatory authorities, where applicable. Existing or future regulations that affect these products could lead to a reduction in sales of these products. Directed brokerage payment arrangements offered by us are also subject to the SEC and other federal regulatory authorities. Changes in the regulation of directed brokerage or soft dollar payment arrangements or strategic decisions of our clients regarding these arrangements could affect sales of some services, primarily our brokerage services.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Interest Rate Risk - LSV Employee Group entered into two interest rate swap agreements to convert its floating rate long-term debt to fixed rate debt. These swaps have a total notional value of $36.3 million. Payments are made every 90 days and the termination dates of the swaps are March 2009 and January 2011. The net effect from the interest rate swaps on the Company’s earnings was minimal.

Price Risk – We are exposed to price risk associated with changes in the fair value of investments in marketable securities relating to the startup of new pooled investment offerings. The length of time that our funds remain invested in these new pooled investment offerings is dependent on client subscriptions. We will redeem our investments as clients subscribe to these new investment offerings. We did not enter into or hold any derivatives for trading purposes during 2008 or 2007.

Income before income taxes include gains of $676 thousand and losses of $1.1 million in the six month periods of 2008 and 2007, respectively, relating to changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments. The aggregate effect of a hypothetical ten percent change in the fair value of our investments would be:

 

Investment

   Hypothetical
Change
In Value

Mutual Funds

   $ 4,034

Debt securities

     3,473
      
   $ 7,507
      

We are also exposed to price risk associated with certain agreements that provide capital support to money market funds holding senior notes issued by structured investment vehicles (See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and “Money Market Fund Support” earlier in this discussion).

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. A controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls systems are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.

(b) Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

No change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

On September 30, 2004, SIDCO was named as a defendant in a putative consolidated amended class action complaint (the “PBHG Complaint”) filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland titled “Stephen Carey v. Pilgrim Baxter & Associates, LTD, et. al.” The PBHG Complaint was purportedly made on behalf of all persons that purchased or held PBHG mutual funds during the period from November 1, 1998 to November 13, 2003 and related generally to various market timing practices allegedly permitted by the PBHG Funds. The suit named as defendants some 36 persons and entities, including various persons and entities affiliated with Pilgrim Baxter & Associates, Ltd., various PBHG Funds, various alleged market timers, various alleged facilitating brokers, various clearing brokers, various banks that allegedly financed the market timing activities, various distributors/underwriters and others. The PBHG Complaint alleged that SIDCO was the named distributor/underwriter from November 1998 until July 2001 for various PBHG funds in which market timing allegedly occurred during that period. The PBHG Complaint generally alleged that the prospectus for certain PBHG funds made misstatements and omissions concerning market timing practices in PBHG funds. The PBHG Complaint alleged that SIDCO violated Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and Sections 34(b) and 36(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, and that SIDCO breached its fiduciary duties, engaged in constructive fraud and aided and abetted the breach by others of their fiduciary duties. The PBHG Complaint did not name SIDCO or any of its affiliates as a market timer, facilitating or clearing broker or financier of market timers. The PBHG Complaint sought unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, disgorgement and restitution. In 2006, the plaintiffs submitted a proposed form of order dismissing SIDCO from the action, but the Court has not yet acted on the proposed order.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Information regarding risk factors appears in Part I—Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. The description of the risk factor regarding our exposure to liquidity issues in the subprime credit markets in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 has been modified to the following:

Liquidity issues in the subprime credit markets may affect our earnings and liquidity resources. Certain of our money market funds hold senior notes issued by structured investment vehicles which have either ceased making payments or potentially may cease making payments on its outstanding notes on the scheduled maturity dates. Because of the market conditions, we entered into support agreements to protect the shareholders of our money market funds from the liquidity risk associated with these securities. The amount of our obligation under these agreements and the corresponding charge against our earnings is dependent upon prevailing conditions in the credit markets that affect the value of money market instruments, including structured investment vehicles, on the creditworthiness of the structured investment vehicle securities and the overall asset levels of our money market funds. Additionally, in the event the fund realizes a loss from the sale or disposition of a structured investment vehicle, we would be required to pay an amount to the funds of our obligation that could negatively impact our liquidity resources.

There have been no other material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2007.

 

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

(c) Our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $1.5 billion worth of our common stock. Currently, there is no expiration date for our common stock repurchase program.

Information regarding the repurchase of common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2008 is as follows:

 

Period

   Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
   Average
Price Paid
per Share
   Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Program
   Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program

April 1 – 30, 2008

   200,000    $ 24.12    200,000    $ 156,429,000

May 1 – 31, 2008

   1,454,000      23.27    1,454,000      122,608,000

June 1 – 30, 2008

   281,000      24.24    281,000      115,793,000
               

Total

   1,935,000      23.50    1,935,000   
               

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On May 20, 2008, we held our annual meeting of shareholders (the “2008 Annual Meeting”) at our corporate headquarters in Oaks, Pennsylvania. At our 2008 Annual Meeting, the shareholders voted on the matters listed below.

1. The election of three directors with a term expiring at our 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders:

 

Name of Director

   Number of Votes
For
   Number of Votes
Withheld

Sarah W. Blumenstein

   139,388,808    2,312,534

Kathryn M. McCarthy

   139,404,859    2,296,483

Henry H. Porter, Jr.

   138,660,194    3,041,148

The terms of office of each of the following directors continued after the meeting:

William M. Doran

Richard B. Lieb

Carmen V. Romeo

Thomas W. Smith

Alfred P. West, Jr.

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Howard D. Ross, a director and member of the Audit Committee and the Legal and Regulatory Oversight Committee of the Board, on May 20, 2008.

2. Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accountants to examine SEI’s consolidated financial statements for 2008:

 

Number of Votes

For

   Number of Votes
Against
   Number of Votes
Withheld
139,660,831    881,647    220,196

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

(a) On July 22, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company amended Section 2.03 of the Bylaws of the Company to eliminate the ability of the holders of 20 percent or more of the Company’s outstanding Common Stock to call a special meeting of shareholders and to include as Section 2.12 a provision requiring advance notice of matters to be raised at a meeting of shareholders. The full text of the amended and restated By-laws of the Company is attached as Exhibit 3.2.3 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The effective date of these amendments is July 28, 2008.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

The following is a list of exhibits filed as part of the Form 10-Q.

 

3.2.3

   Amended and Restated By-Laws.

10.5.1

   Employee Stock Purchase Plan as Amended and Restated on May 20, 2008.

10.29.8

   Eight Amendment, dated June 18, 2008, to Capital Support Agreement, dated December 3, 2007 between SEI Investments Company and SEI Liquid Asset Trust Prime Obligation Fund.

10.29.9

   Ninth Amendment, dated July 22, 2008, to Capital Support Agreement, dated December 3, 2007 between SEI Investments Company and SEI Liquid Asset Trust Prime Obligation Fund.

10.29.10

   Tenth Amendment, dated July 28, 2008, to Capital Support Agreement, dated December 3, 2007 between SEI Investments Company and SEI Liquid Asset Trust Prime Obligation Fund.

10.29.11

   Eleventh Amendment, dated July 30, 2008, to Capital Support Agreement, dated December 3, 2007 between SEI Investments Company and SEI Liquid Asset Trust Prime Obligation Fund.

31.1

   Rule 13a-15(e)/15d-15(e) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

31.2

   Rule 13a-15(e)/15d-15(e) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

32

   Section 1350 Certifications.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  SEI INVESTMENTS COMPANY
Date: July 31, 2008   By:  

/s/ Dennis J. McGonigle

    Dennis J. McGonigle
    Chief Financial Officer

 

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