Strong Growth in Net Asset Inflows
Invesco Ltd. generated $17.6 billion in long-term net asset inflows, achieving a 5.3% annualized growth rate. This contributed to an 18% increase in adjusted operating income and a 330 basis point expansion in operating margins compared to the same quarter last year.
Strategic Partnership with MassMutual and Barings
Invesco Ltd. announced a new strategic product distribution partnership with MassMutual and Barings, including a $1 billion repurchase of preferred stock. This partnership is focused on delivering private credit-oriented income solutions to US wealth management clients, supported by MassMutual's initial investment of $650 million.
Record ETF Growth
Invesco Ltd.'s global ETF and index platform recorded 13% annualized organic growth in the first quarter. The QQQM ETF achieved near-record flows of $4 billion, and net new ETF flows in EMEA amounted to $8 billion.
Successful Preferred Stock Repurchase
Invesco Ltd. reached an agreement with MassMutual to repurchase $1 billion of preferred stock, providing balance sheet flexibility and anticipated EPS accretion of $0.13 on a run-rate basis once loans are repaid.
Dividend Increase
Invesco Ltd. announced an increase in its quarterly common stock dividend from $0.205 to $0.21 per share, reflecting strong cash position and cash flow.