Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of
our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes
and the other financial information included elsewhere in this Report. In addition to historical consolidated financial information, the
following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ
materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include
those discussed below. For a more complete description of the risks noted above and other risks that could cause our actual results to
materially differ from our current expectations, please see Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. We assume no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law.
Executive Summary
We are a global financial innovator, offering
a diverse suite of ETPs, models, solutions, as well as digital asset-related products. Our offerings empower investors to shape their
financial future and equip financial professionals to grow their businesses. Leveraging the latest financial infrastructure, we create
products that emphasize access, transparency and provide an enhanced user experience. Building on our heritage of innovation, we offer
next-generation digital products and services related to tokenized real world assets and stablecoins, including Digital Funds, as well
as our blockchain-native digital wallet, WisdomTree Prime, and institutional platform, WisdomTree Connect.
As of June 30, 2025, we managed approximately
$126.1 billion in AUM. Our ETPs span a broad range of strategies including equities, fixed income, commodities, leveraged-and-inverse,
currency, alternatives and cryptocurrency exposures. We have launched many first-to-market products and pioneered a unique alternative-weighting
approach called “Modern Alpha” that combines the outperformance potential of active management with the cost effective benefits
of passive management.
Our products are distributed across all major
asset management industry channels, including banks, brokerage firms, registered investment advisers, institutional investors, private
wealth managers and online brokers, primarily through our dedicated sales team. We believe technology is transforming how financial advisors
conduct business, and through our Advisor and Portfolio Solutions programs we offer technology-enabled and research-driven solutions.
These include portfolio construction, asset allocation, practice management services and digital tools to help advisors address technology
challenges and scale their businesses.
As pioneers in tokenization and blockchain technology,
we view this as the next phase in the evolution in financial services. Through our digital assets strategy, we are committed to “responsible
DeFi,” aligning with regulatory standards to foster growth in this rapidly evolving space. We believe that expanding into digital
assets and blockchain-enabled finance not only complements our core competencies, but will diversify our revenue streams and further contribute
to our growth.
We were incorporated under the laws of the state
of Delaware on September 19, 1985 as Financial Data Systems, Inc. and were ultimately renamed WisdomTree, Inc. on November 7, 2022.
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Pending Acquisition of Ceres Partners, LLC (“Ceres”)
On July 31, 2025, we entered
into an Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Ceres, pursuant to which we agreed to acquire all of the
issued and outstanding equity interests of Ceres (the “Ceres Acquisition”), a leading U.S.-based alternative asset manager
specializing in farmland investments. The Ceres Acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to the satisfaction
or waiver of customary closing conditions, including, among others, obtaining regulatory approvals, required consents and financing.
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement,
we will acquire Ceres for aggregate consideration consisting of (i) $275.0 million in cash payable at closing and subject to customary
post-closing adjustments, including adjustments to cash, indebtedness and working capital, and (ii) earnout consideration of up to $225.0
million, payable in 2030, contingent upon Ceres achieving a compound annual growth rate in revenue of 12% to 22% during the earnout measurement
period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029. For additional information about the Ceres Acquisition, see Note 21 to our Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Assets Under Management
WisdomTree ETPs
We offer ETPs covering equity, fixed income,
commodities and currency, leveraged-and-inverse, alternatives and cryptocurrency. The chart below sets forth the asset mix of our ETPs
at June 30, 2025, March 31, 2025, and June 30, 2024:
Market Environment
The second quarter of 2025 was dominated by
uncertainty over U.S. trade tariffs. However, equities made gains as the initially announced tariffs were later suspended and recession
fears receded. In fixed income markets, the focus began to turn from interest rate cuts to worries over debt sustainability. In commodities,
the S&P GSCI Index declined in the quarter and both the energy and agriculture components were weak.
Digital asset markets were shaped by major regulatory
and institutional developments amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum returned more than 30% during the quarter. The
U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act, providing long-awaited clarity for stablecoin regulation. Stablecoins are now being implemented by some of the largest financial institutions, fintech firms and crypto
native issuers globally.
During the quarter, the S&P 500, the MSCI
EAFE Index (local currency), the MSCI EMU Index (local currency), the MSCI Japan Index (local currency), the MSCI Emerging Markets Index
(U.S. dollar) and gold prices increased by 10.9%, 5.1%, 5.5% 7.6%, 12.2% and 5.5%, respectively. The U.S. dollar weakened 8.2%, 6.0% and
3.7%, respectively, versus the euro, British pound and Japanese yen during the quarter.
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U.S. Listed ETF Industry Flows
U.S. listed ETF industry net flows were $241.5
billion for the three months ended June 30, 2025. U.S. equity and fixed income gathered the majority of those flows.
Source: Morningstar
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European Listed ETP Industry Flows
European listed ETP industry net flows were
$54.9 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Equity and fixed income gathered the majority of those flows.
Source: Morningstar
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Our Operating and Financial Results
We operate as an ETP sponsor and asset manager,
providing investment advisory services globally through our subsidiaries in the U.S. and Europe.
U.S. Listed ETFs
The AUM of our U.S. listed exchange traded funds,
or U.S. listed ETFs, increased from $80.5 billion at March 31, 2025 to $85.2 billion at June 30, 2025 due to market appreciation and net
inflows.
European Listed ETPs
The AUM of our European listed (including internationally
cross-listed) ETPs, or European listed ETPs, increased from $35.1 billion at March 31, 2025 to $40.5 billion at June 30, 2025 due to market
appreciation and net inflows.
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Consolidated Operating Results
The following table sets forth our revenues
and net income/(loss) for the most recent five quarters.
● Revenues – Total revenues increased 5.2% from the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $112.6 million in the comparable
period in 2025 due to higher average AUM, partly offset by a lower average advisory fee.
● Expenses – Total operating expenses increased 6.1% from the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $78.0 million in the
comparable period in 2025 primarily due to acquisition-related costs and higher compensation expense arising from increased headcount,
as well as higher third-party distribution fees and fund management and administration expenses. These increases were partly offset by
lower professional fees.
● Other Income/(Expenses) – Other income/(expenses) includes interest income and interest expense, impairments and other
losses and gains. Further information is provided herein.
● Net income – We reported net income of $24.8 million and $21.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 and
2024, respectively.
Guidance Update for the Year Ending December 31, 2025
Compensation to Revenue Ratio
Our compensation to revenue ratio for the year
ending December 31, 2025 is currently estimated to range from 28% to 30% (unchanged from our guidance provided last quarter) and takes
into consideration planned hires as well as year-end compensation adjustments and the annualization of hires made during 2024. The range
also considers variability in incentive compensation with drivers including the magnitude of our flows, revenues and operating income
growth, margin expansion and our stock price performance in relation to our peers. A range is provided in consideration of uncertain market
conditions.
Discretionary Spending
Discretionary spending includes marketing, sales,
professional fees, occupancy and equipment, depreciation and amortization and other expenses. During the six months ended June 30, 2025,
our discretionary spending was $34.2 million, exclusive of acquisition-related costs incurred to date. We currently estimate our discretionary
spending (exclusive of acquisition-related costs) for the year ending December 31, 2025 to range from $68.0 million to $72.0 million (unchanged
from our guidance range provided last quarter). We estimate the impact of foreign exchange rates to adversely impact our forecasted expenses
by approximately $3.0 million if British pound and euro foreign exchange rates at June 30, 2025 were to remain constant during the remainder
of the year. This is offset by incremental revenues earned on foreign denominated revenues such that the overall impact of foreign exchange
rates to our overall net operating results is immaterial.
Gross Margin
We define gross margin as total operating revenues
less fund management and administration expenses. Gross margin percentage is calculated as gross margin divided by total operating revenues.
Our gross margin was 81.0% during the six months ended June 30, 2025. For the year ending December 31, 2025, we currently estimate that
our gross margin percentage will be 81.0% to 82.0% (unchanged from our guidance range provided last quarter).
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Third-Party Distribution Fees
We currently estimate third-party distribution
expense to be approximately $14.0 million to $15.0 million (previously $11.0 million to $12.0 million) for the year ending December 31,
2025, due to strong organic growth and AUM expansion across our distribution platforms.
Interest Expense
We currently estimate our interest expense for
the year ending December 31, 2025 to be $22.0 million (unchanged from our guidance range provided last quarter), which is inclusive of
approximately $2.0 million of interest cost we are required to impute under U.S. GAAP related to our interest-free financing of the shares
of Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”) we repurchased from Gold Bullion Holdings
(Jersey) Limited (“GBH”), a subsidiary of the World Gold Council, in November 2023.
Interest Income
We currently estimate our interest income for
the year ending December 31, 2025 to be $8.0 million (unchanged from the guidance range provided last quarter), based upon the magnitude
of our forecasted interest-earning assets.
Income Tax Expense
We currently estimate that our consolidated
normalized effective tax rate will be approximately 24.0% to 25.0% for the year ending December 31, 2025 (unchanged from the guidance
range provided last quarter), taking into consideration the current distribution of profits between the U.S. and Europe.
This estimated rate may change and is dependent
upon our actual taxable income earned in relation to our forecasts as well as any other items which may arise that are not currently forecasted.
Such items may include, but are not limited to, increases or decreases in valuation allowances and any stock-based compensation windfalls
or shortfalls. Additional corporate tax legislation could also impact our normalized effective tax rate.
Weighted Average Diluted Shares
We currently estimate our weighted average diluted
shares to be between 147.0 million and 148.0 million (previously 147.0 million and 149.0 million) during the year ending December 31,
2025. This guidance does not take into consideration any variability in shares associated with our Convertible Notes. While our Convertible
Notes require principal to be paid in cash, our diluted shares would need to be increased for any incremental shares associated with an
exercise of the conversion option if our stock price exceeds the applicable conversion price of our Convertible Notes of $9.54 per share
for the 5.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028, $11.04 per share for the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 and $11.82 per share
for the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029.
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Key Operating Statistics
The following table presents key operating statistics
that serve as indicators for the performance of our business:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2025
2024
2025
2024
GLOBAL ETPs (in millions )
Beginning of period assets
$ 115,787
$ 109,779
$ 107,230
$ 109,779
$ 100,124
Add: Digital Assets—Jan. 1, 2025
—
32
—
$ 32
—
Inflows
3,527
3,052
340
6,579
2,328
Market appreciation
6,756
2,924
2,116
9,680
7,234
End of period assets
$ 126,070
$ 115,787
$ 109,686
$ 126,070
$ 109,686
Average assets during the period
$ 119,185
$ 114,622
$ 108,479
$ 116,904
$ 105,470
Average advisory fee during the period
0.35 %
0.35 %
0.37 %
0.35 %
0.37 %
Number of products—end of the period
383
375 (1)
350
383
350
U.S. LISTED ETFs (in millions )
Beginning of period assets
$ 80,531
$ 79,095
$ 78,087
$ 79,095
$ 72,486
Inflows
1,110
1,847
1,106
2,957
3,089
Market appreciation/(depreciation)
3,538
(411 )
529
3,127
4,147
End of period assets
$ 85,179
$ 80,531
$ 79,722
$ 85,179
$ 79,722
Average assets during the period
$ 81,525
$ 81,127
$ 78,523
$ 81,326
$ 76,677
Number of ETFs – end of the period
81
78
78
81
78
EUROPEAN LISTED ETPs (in millions )
Beginning of period assets
$ 35,124
$ 30,684
$ 29,143
$ 30,684
$ 27,638
Inflows/(outflows)
2,201
1,104
(766 )
3,305
(761 )
Market appreciation
3,216
3,336
1,587
6,552
3,087
End of period assets
$ 40,541
$ 35,124
$ 29,964
$ 40,541
$ 29,964
Average assets during the period
$ 37,439
$ 33,415
$ 29,956
$ 35,427
$ 28,793
Number of ETPs—end of the period
285
280
272
285
272
DIGITAL ASSETS ($ in millions )
Beginning of period assets
$ 132
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
Add: Digital Assets—Jan. 1, 2025
—
32
—
32
—
Inflows
216
101
—
317
—
Market appreciation/(depreciation)
2
(1 )
—
1
—
End of period assets
$ 350
$ 132
$ —
$ 350
$ —
Average assets during the period
$ 221
$ 80
$ —
$ 151
$ —
Number of products—end of the period
17
17 (1)
—
17
—
PRODUCT CATEGORIES (in millions )
U.S. Equity
Beginning of period assets
$ 35,628
$ 35,414
$ 31,670
$ 35,414
$ 29,156
Add: Digital Assets—Jan. 1, 2025
—
9
—
9
—
Inflows
1,288
962
221
2,250
757
Market appreciation/(depreciation)
1,701
(757 )
(57 )
944
1,921
End of period assets
$ 38,617
$ 35,628
$ 31,834
$ 38,617
$ 31,834
Average assets during the period
$ 36,080
$ 36,278
$ 31,339
$ 36,178
$ 30,745
Commodity & Currency
Beginning of period assets
$ 25,487
$ 21,906
$ 21,944
$ 21,906
$ 21,336
Add: Digital Assets—Jan. 1, 2025
—
1
—
1
—
Outflows
(110 )
(159 )
(1,499 )
(269 )
(1,959 )
Market appreciation
1,319
3,739
1,542
5,058
2,610
End of period assets
$ 26,696
$ 25,487
$ 21,987
$ 26,696
$ 21,987
Average assets during the period
$ 25,888
$ 23,996
$ 22,437
$ 24,942
$ 21,637
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Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
March 31,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2025
2024
2025
2024
Fixed Income
Beginning of period assets
$ 22,230
$ 20,043
$ 21,218
$ 20,043
$ 21,197
Add: Digital Assets—Jan. 1, 2025
—
21
—
21
—
Inflows
146
2,093
236
2,239
222
Market appreciation/(depreciation)
167
73
(24 )
240
11
End of period assets
$ 22,543
$ 22,230
$ 21,430
$ 22,543
$ 21,430
Average assets during the period
$ 22,526
$ 21,464
$ 21,277
$ 21,995
$ 21,180
International Developed Market Equity
Beginning of period assets
$ 18,178
$ 17,602
$ 18,103
$ 17,602
$ 15,103
Inflows
1,645
474
1,253
2,119
2,850
Market appreciation
1,902
102
29
2,004
1,432
End of period assets
$ 21,725
$ 18,178
$ 19,385
$ 21,725
$ 19,385
Average assets during the period
$ 19,577
$ 18,275
$ 18,809
$ 18,926
$ 17,750
Emerging Market Equity
Beginning of period assets
$ 9,985
$ 10,468
$ 11,189
$ 10,468
$ 10,726
Inflows/(outflows)
28
(445 )
57
(417 )
274
Market appreciation/(depreciation)
944
(38 )
629
906
875
End of period assets
$ 10,957
$ 9,985
$ 11,875
$ 10,957
$ 11,875
Average assets during the period
$ 10,295
$ 10,072
$ 11,448
$ 10,184
$ 11,174
Leveraged & Inverse
Beginning of period assets
$ 2,133
$ 1,924
$ 1,828
$ 1,924
$ 1,815
Inflows/(outflows)
141
116
(18 )
257
(68 )
Market appreciation
357
93
112
450
175
End of period assets
$ 2,631
$ 2,133
$ 1,922
$ 2,631
$ 1,922
Average assets during the period
$ 2,354
$ 2,083
$ 1,905
$ 2,219
$ 1,849
Cryptocurrency
Beginning of period assets
$ 1,553
$ 1,912
$ 874
$ 1,912
$ 414
Add: Digital Assets—Jan. 1, 2025
—
1
—
1
—
Inflows/(outflows)
198
(89 )
75
109
233
Market appreciation/(depreciation)
336
(271 )
(111 )
65
191
End of period assets
$ 2,087
$ 1,553
$ 838
$ 2,087
$ 838
Average assets during the period
$ 1,800
$ 1,900
$ 856
$ 1,850
$ 735
Alternatives
Beginning of period assets
$ 593
$ 510
$ 404
$ 510
$ 377
Inflows
191
100
15
291
19
Market appreciation/(depreciation)
30
(17 )
(4 )
13
19
End of period assets
$ 814
$ 593
$ 415
$ 814
$ 415
Average assets during the period
$ 665
$ 554
$ 408
$ 610
$ 400
Headcount:
321
315
304
321
304
Note: Previously issued statistics may be restated
due to fund closures and trade adjustments.
Source: WisdomTree
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(1) Includes 17 digital assets products, which were
launched prior to January 1, 2025.
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 Compared to Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Selected Operating and Financial Information
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Change
Percent
Change
2025
2024
AUM (in millions)
Average AUM
$
119,185
$
108,479
$
10,706
9.9%
Operating Revenues (in thousands)
Advisory fees
$
103,241
$
98,938
$
4,303
4.3%
Other revenues
9,380
8,096
1,284
15.9%
Total operating revenues
$
112,621
$
107,034
$
5,587
5.2%
Operating Revenues
Advisory fees
Advisory fee revenues increased 4.3% from $98.9
million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $103.2 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to higher average AUM, partly
offset by a lower average advisory fee. Our average advisory fee was 0.37% during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 0.35% during
the three months ended June 30, 2025.
Other revenues
Other revenues increased 15.9% from $8.1 million
during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $9.4 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to higher other revenues attributable
to our European listed ETPs.
Operating Expenses
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Change
Percent
Change
(in thousands)
2025
2024
Compensation and benefits
$ 32,827
$ 30,790
$ 2,037
6.6 %
Fund management and administration
21,252
20,139
1,113
5.5 %
Marketing and advertising
5,330
5,110
220
4.3 %
Sales and business development
4,232
3,640
592
16.3 %
Professional fees
3,177
6,594
(3,417 )
(51.8 %)
Occupancy, communications and equipment
1,559
1,314
245
18.6 %
Depreciation and amortization
580
418
162
38.8 %
Third-party distribution fees
4,083
2,687
1,396
52.0 %
Acquisition-related costs
1,967
—
1,967
n/a
Other
2,982
2,831
151
5.3 %
Total operating expenses
$ 77,989
$ 73,523
$ 4,466
6.1 %
Three Months Ended
June 30,
As a Percent of Revenues:
2025
2024
Compensation and benefits
29.2%
28.8%
Fund management and administration
18.9%
18.8%
Marketing and advertising
4.7%
4.8%
Sales and business development
3.8%
3.4%
Professional fees
2.8%
6.2%
Occupancy, communications and equipment
1.4%
1.2%
Depreciation and amortization
0.5%
0.4%
Third-party distribution fees
3.6%
2.5%
Acquisition-related costs
1.7%
0.0%
Other
2.6%
2.6%
Total operating expenses
69.2%
68.7%
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Compensation and benefits
Compensation and benefits expense increased
6.6% from $30.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $32.8 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to increased
headcount. Headcount was 304 and 321 at June 30, 2024 and 2025, respectively.
Fund management and administration
Fund management and administration expense increased
5.5% from $20.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $21.3 million in the comparable period in 2025 primarily due to
higher average AUM. We had 78 U.S. listed ETFs and 272 European listed ETPs at June 30, 2024 compared to 81 U.S. listed ETFs, 285 European
listed ETPs and 17 digital assets products at June 30, 2025.
Marketing and advertising
Marketing and advertising expense increased
4.3% from $5.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $5.3 million in the comparable period in 2025 primarily due to higher
spend related to our U.S. listed ETFs.
Sales and business development
Sales and business development expense increased
16.3% from $3.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $4.2 million in the comparable period in 2025 primarily due to
increases in travel and events spending.
Professional fees
Professional fees expense decreased 51.8% from
$6.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $3.2 million in the comparable period in 2025 as the prior period included
expenses incurred in response to an activist campaign and in connection with a settlement with the SEC regarding certain statements about the ESG screening process for three ETFs advised by WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. (the “SEC
ESG Settlement”).
Occupancy, communications and equipment
Occupancy, communications and equipment expense
increased 18.6% from $1.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $1.6 million in the comparable period in 2025 primarily
due to higher internet and communications expenses.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased
38.8% from $0.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $0.6 million in the comparable period in 2025 primarily due to
higher amortization of capitalized software.
Third-party distribution fees
Third-party distribution fees increased 52.0%
from $2.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $4.1 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to our strong organic
growth and AUM expansion across our distribution platforms.
Acquisition-related Costs
During the three months ended June 30, 2025,
we recorded $2.0 million of acquisition-related costs, comprised of professional fees related to the Ceres Acquisition.
Other
Other expenses were essentially unchanged from
the three months ended June 30, 2024.
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Other Income/(Expenses)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Change
Percent
Change
(in thousands)
2025
2024
Interest expense
$ (5,490 )
$ (4,140 )
$ (1,350 )
32.6%
Interest income
2,090
1,438
652
45.3%
Other gains and losses, net
638
(1,283 )
1,921
n/a
Total other expenses, net
$ (2,762 )
$ (3,985 )
$ 1,223
(30.7% )
Three Months Ended
June 30,
As a Percent of Revenues:
2025
2024
Interest expense
(5.0% )
(3.8% )
Interest income
1.9%
1.3%
Other gains and losses, net
0.6%
(1.2% )
Total other expenses, net
(2.5% )
(3.7% )
Interest expense
Interest expense increased 32.6% from $4.1 million
during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $5.5 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to a higher level of debt outstanding,
partly offset by a lower average interest rate. Our effective interest rate during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2025 was 5.0%
and 3.9%, respectively.
Interest income
Interest income increased 45.3% from $1.4 million
during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $2.1 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to a
higher level of interest-earning assets.
Other gains and losses, net
Other gains and losses, net were ($1.3) million
and $0.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2025, respectively. The three months ended June 30, 2025 includes net
gains of $1.3 million on our financial instruments owned and net gains of $0.6 million on our investments. These items were partly offset
by $1.4 million of foreign currency remeasurement losses on U.S. dollars held by foreign subsidiaries. Gains and losses also generally
arise from the sale of gold earned from management fees paid by our physically-backed gold ETPs, foreign exchange fluctuations and other
miscellaneous items.
Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate during the three
months ended June 30, 2025 was 22.3%, resulting in income tax expense of $7.1 million. The effective tax rate differs from the federal
statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to state and local income taxes, partly offset by a lower tax rate on foreign earnings.
Our effective income tax rate during the three
months ended June 30, 2024 was 26.3%, resulting in income tax expense of $7.8 million. The effective tax rate differs from the federal
statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to non-deductible executive compensation, an increase in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance
on losses recognized on our investments and state and local income taxes. These items were partly offset by a lower tax rate on foreign
earnings.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Compared to Six Months Ended June
30, 2024
Selected Operating and Financial Information
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Change
Percent
Change
2025
2024
AUM (in millions)
Average AUM
$ 116,904
$ 105,470
$ 11,434
10.8%
Operating Revenues (in thousands)
Advisory fees
$ 202,790
$ 191,439
$ 11,351
5.9%
Other revenues
17,913
12,433
5,480
44.1%
Total revenues
$ 220,703
$ 203,872
$ 16,831
8.3%
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Operating Revenues
Advisory fees
Advisory fee revenues increased 5.9% from $191.4
million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $202.8 million in the comparable period in 2025 primarily due to higher average AUM,
partly offset by a lower average advisory fee. Our average advisory fee was 0.37% during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 0.35%
during the comparable period in 2025.
Other revenues
Other revenues increased 44.1% from $12.4 million
during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $17.9 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to higher other revenues attributable
to our European listed products.
Operating Expenses
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Change
Percent
Change
(in thousands)
2025
2024
Compensation and benefits
$ 66,615
$ 61,844
$ 4,771
7.7%
Fund management and administration
41,966
40,101
1,865
4.7%
Marketing and advertising
10,143
9,518
625
6.6%
Sales and business development
8,369
7,251
1,118
15.4%
Professional fees
5,959
10,224
(4,265 )
(41.7% )
Occupancy, communications and equipment
3,041
2,524
517
20.5%
Depreciation and amortization
1,120
801
319
39.8%
Third-party distribution fees
7,195
4,994
2,201
44.1%
Acquisition-related costs
1,967
—
1,967
100.0%
Other
5,534
5,154
380
7.4%
Total operating expenses
$ 151,909
$ 142,411
$ 9,498
6.7%
Six Months Ended
June 30,
As a Percent of Revenues:
2025
2024
Compensation and benefits
30.1%
30.4%
Fund management and administration
19.0%
19.7%
Marketing and advertising
4.6%
4.7%
Sales and business development
3.8%
3.6%
Professional fees
2.7%
5.0%
Occupancy, communications and equipment
1.4%
1.2%
Depreciation and amortization
0.5%
0.4%
Third-party distribution fees
3.3%
2.4%
Acquisition-related costs
0.9%
0.0%
Other
2.5%
2.5%
Total operating expenses
68.8%
69.9%
Compensation and benefits
Compensation and benefits expense increased
7.7% from $61.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $66.6 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to higher stock-based
compensation expense and increased headcount.
Fund management and administration
Fund management and administration expense increased
4.7% from $40.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $42.0 million in the comparable period in 2025 primarily due to higher
average AUM.
Marketing and advertising
Marketing and advertising expense increased
6.6% from $9.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $10.1 million in the comparable period in 2025 primarily due to higher
spending related to our U.S. listed products.
Sales and business development
Sales and business development expense increased
15.4% from $7.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $8.4 million in the comparable period in 2025 primarily due to increases
in travel and events spending.
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Professional fees
Professional fees decreased 41.7% from $10.2 million
during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $6.0 million in the comparable period in 2025 primarily as the prior period included expenses
incurred in response to an activist campaign and in connection with the SEC ESG Settlement.
Occupancy, communications and equipment
Occupancy, communications and equipment expense
increased 20.5% from $2.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $3.0 million in the comparable period in 2025 primarily
due to higher internet and communications expenses.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased
39.8% from $0.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $1.1 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to amortization
of software development costs.
Third-party distribution fees
Third-party distribution fees increased 44.1%
from $5.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $7.2 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to our strong organic
growth and AUM expansion across our distribution platforms.
Acquisition-related Costs
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we
recorded $2.0 million of acquisition-related costs, comprised of professional fees related to the Ceres
Acquisition.
Other
Other expenses were essentially unchanged from
the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Other Income/(Expenses)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Change
Percent
Change
(in thousands)
2025
2024
Interest expense
$ (10,931 )
$ (8,268 )
$ (2,663 )
32.2%
Interest income
3,987
2,836
1,151
40.6%
Other gains, net
388
1,309
(921 )
(70.4% )
Total other expenses, net
$ (6,556 )
$ (4,123 )
$ (2,443 )
59.0%
Six Months Ended June 30,
As a Percent of Revenues:
2025
2024
Interest expense
(5.0% )
(4.0% )
Interest income
1.8%
1.4%
Other gains, net
0.2%
0.6%
Total other expenses, net
(3.0% )
(2.0% )
Interest expense
Interest expense increased 32.2% from $8.3 million
during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $10.9 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to a higher level of debt outstanding,
partly offset by a lower average interest rate. Our effective interest rate during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2025 was 5.0%
and 3.9%, respectively.
Interest income
Interest income increased 40.6% from $2.8 million
during the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $4.0 million in the comparable period in 2025 due to a higher level of interest-earning assets.
Other gains, net
Other gains, net were $1.3 million and $0.4
million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2025, respectively. This period includes net gains on our investments of $0.9 million,
net gains on our financial instruments owned of $0.8 million and $2.4 million of foreign currency remeasurement losses on U.S. dollars
held by foreign subsidiaries. Gains and losses also generally arise from the sale of gold earned on management fees paid by our physically-backed
gold ETPs, foreign exchange fluctuations and other miscellaneous items.
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Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate for the six months
ended June 30, 2025 was 20.6%, resulting in an income tax expense of $12.8 million. Our tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate
of 21.0% primarily due tax windfalls associated with the vesting of stock-based compensation awards and a lower tax rate on foreign earnings.
These items were partly offset by state and local income taxes.
Our effective income tax rate for the six months
ended June 30, 2024 was 23.5%, resulting in an income tax expense of $13.5 million. Our tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate
of 21% primarily due to non-deductible executive compensation and state and local income taxes. These items were partly offset by a lower
tax rate on foreign earnings and tax windfalls associated with the vesting of stock-based compensation awards.
Non-GAAP Financial Measurements
In an effort to provide additional information
regarding our results as determined by GAAP, we also disclose certain non-GAAP information which we believe provides useful and meaningful
information. Our management reviews these non-GAAP financial measurements when evaluating our financial performance and results of operations;
therefore, we believe it is useful to provide information with respect to these non-GAAP measurements so as to share this perspective
of management. Non-GAAP measurements do not have any standardized meaning, do not replace nor are they superior to GAAP financial measurements
and are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measurements should be considered
in the context with our GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial measurements contained in this Report include:
Adjusted Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share
We disclose adjusted net income and diluted
earnings per share as non-GAAP financial measurements in order to report our results exclusive of items that are non-recurring or not
core to our operating business. We believe presenting these non-GAAP financial measurements provides investors with a consistent way to
analyze our performance. These non-GAAP financial measurements exclude the following:
● Gains or losses on financial instruments owned: We account for our financial instruments owned as trading securities, which
requires these instruments to be measured at fair value with gains and losses reported in net income. We exclude these items when calculating
our non-GAAP financial measurements as the gains and losses introduce earnings volatility and are not core to our operating business.
● Foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses on U.S. dollars held by foreign subsidiaries: U.S. GAAP requires account balances
to be remeasured into an entity’s functional currency, with resulting gains and losses reported in net income. Foreign subsidiaries
holding U.S. dollars remeasure these balances into their functional currencies and recognize the gains and losses. Beginning in the second
quarter of 2025, we began excluding these remeasurement effects from our non-GAAP financial measures, as they introduce earnings volatility,
are not core to our operations and arise from balances denominated in our reporting currency.
● Tax windfalls and shortfalls upon vesting of stock-based compensation awards: GAAP requires the recognition of tax windfalls
and shortfalls within income tax expense. These items arise upon the vesting of stock-based compensation awards and the magnitude is directly
correlated to the number of awards vesting/exercised, as well as the difference between the price of our stock on the date the award was
granted and the date the award vested or was exercised. We exclude these items when calculating our non-GAAP financial measurements as
they introduce earnings volatility and are not core to our operating business.
● Imputed interest on our payable to GBH: During the fourth quarter of 2023, we repurchased our Series C Preferred Stock, which
was convertible into approximately 13.1 million shares of our common stock, from GBH for aggregate cash consideration of approximately
$84.4 million. Under the terms of the transaction, we paid GBH $40.0 million on the closing date, with the remainder of the purchase price
payable in equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the closing date, with no requirement to pay interest.
Under U.S. GAAP, the obligation is recorded at its present value utilizing a market rate of interest on the closing date of 7.0% and the
corresponding discount is amortized as interest expense pursuant to the effective interest method of accounting over the life of the obligation.
We exclude this item when calculating our non-GAAP financial measurements as recognition of interest expense is non-cash and contrary
to the stated terms of our obligation.
● Other items: Acquisition-related costs, losses on extinguishment of convertible notes, a civil money penalty in connection
with the SEC ESG Settlement, gains and losses recognized on our investments, changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowance and expenses
incurred in response to an activist campaign are excluded when calculating our non-GAAP financial measurements. We also offset revenues
and related expenses pertaining to legal and other related expenses covered by insurance as the gross presentation required under U.S.
GAAP serves to overstate our revenues and expenses in the ordinary course of business.
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Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
Adjusted Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share:
June 30,
2025
June 30,
2024
June 30,
2025
June 30,
2024
Net income, as reported
$ 24,777
$ 21,759
$ 49,406
$ 43,870
Add back: Acquisition-related costs, net of income taxes
1,489
—
1,489
—
Add back: Foreign currency remeasurement losses on U.S. dollar balances, net of income taxes
1,136
—
1,136
—
(Deduct)/add back: (Gains)/losses on financial instruments owned, net of income taxes
(972 )
220
(639 )
(1,342 )
(Deduct)/add back: (Decrease)/increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance on financial instruments owned and investments
(459 )
391
(429 )
(140 )
(Deduct)/add back: (Gains)/losses recognized on investments, net of income taxes
(458 )
998
(697 )
905
Add back: Imputed interest on payable to GBH, net of income taxes
354
513
698
1,017
Deduct: Tax windfalls upon vesting of stock-based compensation awards
(4 )
(40 )
(2,087 )
(739 )
Add back: Expenses incurred in response to an activist campaign, net of income taxes
—
3,234
—
3,760
Adjusted net income
$ 25,863
$ 27,075
$ 48,877
$ 47,331
Deduct: Income distributed to participating securities
—
(462 )
—
(924 )
Deduct: Undistributed income allocable to participating securities
—
(2,053 )
(23 )
(3,506 )
Adjusted net income available to common stockholders
$ 25,863
$ 24,560
$ 48,854
$ 42,901
Weighted average diluted shares, excluding participating securities (in thousands) (See Note 16 to our Consolidated Financial Statements)
146,640
151,208
146,431
150,642
Adjusted earnings per share – diluted
$ 0.18
$ 0.16
$ 0.33
$ 0.28
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table summarizes key data regarding
our liquidity, capital resources and use of capital to fund our operations:
Balance Sheet Data (in thousands):
June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$ 193,673
$ 181,191
Financial instruments owned, at fair value
97,749
85,439
Accounts receivable
43,070
44,866
Total: Liquid assets
334,492
311,496
Less: Total current liabilities
(243,853 )
(109,197 )
Less: Other assets — seed capital (WisdomTree Digital Funds)
(21,859 )
(20,866 )
Less: Regulatory capital requirements
(37,407 )
(39,423 )
Total: Available liquidity
$ 31,373
$ 142,216
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
Cash Flow Data (in thousands):
Operating cash flows
$ 45,176
$ 31,172
Investing cash flows
(16,712 )
(9,699 )
Financing cash flows
(23,505 )
(17,693 )
Foreign exchange rate effect
7,523
(626 )
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$ 12,482
$ 3,154
Liquidity
We consider our available liquidity to be our
liquid assets, less our current liabilities, seed capital in WisdomTree Digital Funds and regulatory capital requirements of certain of
our subsidiaries. Liquid assets consist of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, financial instruments owned, at fair value, accounts
receivable and securities held-to-maturity. Our financial instruments owned, at fair value are highly liquid investments. Accounts receivable
are current assets and primarily represent receivables from advisory fees we earn from our ETPs. Our current liabilities consist primarily
of payments owed to vendors and third parties in the normal course of business and accrued incentive compensation for employees.
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased
by $12.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 due to $45.2 million provided from operating activities, $7.5 million increase
in cash flow due to changes in foreign exchange rates and $4.5 million of proceeds from the sale of financial instruments owned, at fair
value. These increases were partly offset by $15.8 million used to purchase financial instruments owned, at fair value, $12.7 million
used to repurchase our common stock, $8.9 million used to pay dividends, $4.0 million used to purchase investments, $1.9 million of excise
tax paid on common stock repurchased, $1.3 million used to pay for software development and $0.1 million from other activities.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased
by $3.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 due to $14.2 million used to purchase financial instruments owned, at fair value,
$9.9 million used to pay dividends, $7.8 million used to repurchase our common stock, $1.2 million used to pay for software development
and $0.7 million used for other activities. These decreases were partly offset by $31.2 million provided by operating activities, $5.3
million of proceeds from the sale of financial instruments owned, at fair value, and $0.5 million of proceeds from the exit from our investment
in Securrency, Inc.
Convertible Notes
We have the following convertible notes outstanding
as of June 30, 2025:
● $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”);
● $25.8 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”); and
● $345.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”).
Each class of notes were issued pursuant to
indentures dated as of the issuance dates between us and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (either initially or
as successor to U.S. Bank National Association, the “Trustee”), in private offerings to qualified institutional buyers pursuant
to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
As of June 30, 2025, we had an aggregate principal
amount of $520.8 million outstanding of the 2026 Notes, the 2028 Notes and the 2029 Notes (collectively, the “Convertible Notes”).
Key terms of the Convertible Notes are as follows:
2026 Notes
2028 Notes
2029 Notes
Principal outstanding
$150.0
$25.8
$345.0
Issuance date
June 14, 2021
February 14, 2023
August 13, 2024
Maturity date (unless earlier converted, repurchased or redeemed)
June 15, 2026
August 15, 2028
August 15, 2029
Interest rate
3.25%
5.75%
3.25%
Initial conversion price
$11.04
$9.54
$11.82
Initial conversion rate
90.5797
104.8658
84.5934
Redemption price
$14.35
$12.40
$15.37
● Interest rate: Payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year for the 2029 Notes and the 2028 Notes
and on June 15 and December 15 of each year for the 2026 Notes.
● Conversion price: Convertible at an initial conversion rate into shares of our common stock, per $1,000 principal amount of
notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price set forth in the table above), subject to adjustment.
● Conversion: Holders may convert at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately
preceding May 15, 2029 and May 15, 2028 for the 2029 Notes and the 2028 Notes, respectively, and March 15, 2026 for the 2026 Notes, only
under the following circumstances: (i) if the last reported sale price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days during a period
of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to
130% of the conversion price for the respective Convertible Notes on each applicable trading day; (ii) during the five business day period
after any ten consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount
of the Convertible Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sales price
of our common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day; (iii) upon a notice of redemption delivered by us in accordance
with the terms of the indentures but only with respect to the Convertible Notes called (or deemed called) for redemption; or (iv) upon
the occurrence of specified corporate events. On or after May 15, 2029 and May 15, 2028 in respect of the 2029 Notes and the 2028 Notes,
respectively, and March 15, 2026 in respect of the 2026 Notes, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately
preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their Convertible Notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances.
● Cash settlement of principal amount: Upon conversion, we will pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the Convertible
Notes to be converted. At our election, we will also settle the conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount of the
Convertible Notes being converted in either cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of common stock.
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● Redemption price: We may redeem for cash all or any portion of the Convertible Notes, at our option, on or after August 20,
2026 and August 20, 2025 in respect of the 2029 Notes and the 2028 Notes, respectively, and June 20, 2023 in respect of the 2026 Notes
and on or prior to the 55 th scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, if the last reported sale price
of our common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price for the respective Convertible Notes then in effect for at least 20
trading days, including the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption, during any 30 consecutive
trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption,
at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding
the redemption date. No sinking fund is provided for the Convertible Notes.
● Limited investor put rights: Holders of the Convertible Notes have the right to require us to repurchase for cash all or a
portion of their notes at 100% of their principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest, upon the occurrence of certain change
of control transactions or liquidation, dissolution or common stock delisting events.
● Conversion rate increase in certain customary circumstances: In certain circumstances, conversions in connection with a “make-whole
fundamental change” (as defined in the indentures) or conversions of Convertible Notes called (or deemed called) for redemption
may result in an increase to the conversion rate, provided that the conversion rate will not exceed 103.6269 shares, 167.7853 shares and
144.9275 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the 2029 Notes, the 2028 Notes and the 2026 Notes, respectively (the
equivalent of 61,826,817 shares of our common stock based on the aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes outstanding), subject
to adjustment.
● Seniority and Security: The Convertible Notes rank equal in right of payment and are our senior unsecured obligations.
The indentures contain customary terms and covenants,
including that upon certain events of default occurring and continuing, either the Trustee or the respective holders of not less than
25% in aggregate principal amount of the respective series of Convertible Notes outstanding may declare the entire principal amount of
all such respective Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus any accrued special interest, if any, to be immediately due and payable.
Capital Resources
Our principal source of financing is our operating
cash flow. We believe that current cash flows generated by our operating activities and existing cash balances should be sufficient for
us to fund our operations for the foreseeable future.
Our ability to satisfy our contractual obligations
as they arise are discussed in the section titled “Contractual Obligations” below.
Use of Capital
Our business does not require us to maintain
a significant cash position. However, certain of our subsidiaries are required to maintain a minimum level of regulatory capital, which
at June 30, 2025 was approximately $37.4 million in the aggregate. Notwithstanding these regulatory capital requirements, we expect that
our main uses of cash will be to fund the ongoing operations of our business. We also maintain a capital return program which includes
a $0.03 per share quarterly cash dividend and authority to purchase our common stock through April 27, 2028, including purchases to offset
future equity grants made under our equity plans and purchases made in open market or privately negotiated transactions.
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we
repurchased 1,282,498 shares of our common stock under the repurchase program for an aggregate cost of $12.7 million. Currently, approximately
$150.0 million remains under this program for future purchases.
Contractual Obligations
Convertible Notes
We currently have $520.8 million in aggregate
principal amount of Convertible Notes outstanding, of which $150.0 million, $25.8 million and $345.0 million are scheduled to mature on
June 15, 2026, August 15, 2028 and August 15, 2029, in respect of the 2026 Notes, the 2028 Notes and the 2029 Notes, respectively, unless
earlier converted, repurchased or redeemed. Conditional conversions or a requirement to repurchase the Convertible Notes upon the occurrence
of a fundamental change may accelerate payment.
The Convertible Notes require cash settlement
of up to the principal amount, while settlement of the conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount may be satisfied
in either cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock. We may settle and/or refinance these
obligations when due.
See the section titled “Convertible Notes”
above for additional information.
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Payable to GBH
On November 20, 2023, we repurchased our Series
C Preferred Stock from GBH for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $84.4 million. Under the terms of the transaction, we have
paid GBH $54.8 million to date, with the remainder of the purchase price payable in equal, interest-free installments on the second and
third anniversaries of the closing date. The implied price per share was $6.02 when considering the interest-free financing element of
the transaction.
Operating Leases
Total future minimum lease payments with respect
to our operating lease liabilities were $2.1 million at June 30, 2025. Cash flows generated by our operating activities and existing cash
balances should be sufficient to satisfy the future minimum lease payments. See Note 10 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional
information.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet financing
or other arrangements and have neither created nor are party to any special-purpose or off-balance sheet entities for the purpose of raising
capital, incurring debt or operating our business.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price
over the fair values of the identifiable net assets at the acquisition date. We test goodwill for impairment at least annually and at
the time of a triggering event requiring re-evaluation, if one were to occur. Goodwill is considered impaired when the estimated fair
value of the reporting unit that was allocated the goodwill is less than its carrying value. If the estimated fair value of such reporting
unit is less than its carrying value, goodwill impairment is recognized based on that difference, not to exceed the carrying amount of
goodwill. A reporting unit is an operating segment or a component of an operating segment provided that the component constitutes a business
for which discrete financial information is available and management regularly reviews the operating results of that component.
Goodwill is allocated to our U.S. and European
components. For impairment testing purposes, these components are aggregated as a single reporting unit as they fall under the same operating
segment and have similar economic characteristics.
Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually
on November 30 th . When performing our goodwill impairment test, we consider a qualitative assessment, when appropriate, and
the market approach and its market capitalization when determining the fair value of the reporting unit. The results of our most recent
analysis indicated no impairment based upon a quantitative assessment.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested
for impairment at least annually and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired if their estimated fair value is less than
their carrying value. We may rely on a qualitative assessment when performing our intangible asset impairment test. Otherwise, the impairment
evaluation is performed at the lowest level of reasonably identifiable cash flows independent of other assets. The annual impairment testing
date for our intangible assets is November 30 th . The results of our most recent analysis identified no indicators of impairment
to be recognized based upon a quantitative assessment (discounted cash flow analysis) which relied upon significant unobservable inputs
including projected revenue growth rates of 3.0% and a weighted average cost of capital of 10.5%.
Investments
We account for equity investments that do not
have a readily determinable fair value under the measurement alternative prescribed within Accounting Standards Codification Topic 321,
Investments – Equity Securities , to the extent such investments are not subject to consolidation or the equity method. Under
the measurement alternative, these financial instruments are carried at cost, less any impairment (assessed quarterly), plus or minus
changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. In
addition, income is recognized when dividends are received only to the extent they are distributed from net accumulated earnings of the
investee. Otherwise, such distributions are considered returns of investment and are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the investment.
See Note 6 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for information.
Investments in debt instruments are accounted
for at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in other income/(expenses).
Revenue Recognition
We earn a significant portion of our revenues
in the form of advisory fees from our ETPs and recognize this revenue over time, as the performance obligation is satisfied. Advisory
fees are based on a percentage of the ETPs’ average daily net assets. Progress is measured using the practical expedient under the
output method resulting in the recognition of revenue in the amount for which we have a right to invoice.
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Other revenues are earned from swap providers
associated with certain of our European listed ETPs, the nature of which are based on a percentage of the ETPs’ average daily net
assets. We also earn transaction-based income on flows associated with certain European listed ETPs. There is no significant judgment
in calculating amounts due, which are invoiced monthly or quarterly in arrears and are not subject to any potential reversal. Progress
is measured using the practical expedient under the output method resulting in the recognition of revenue in the amount for which we have
a right to invoice.
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