Shares fell 6.8% as investors focused on cautious commentary about future growth and potential margin pressures despite solid top-line inflows and recent operational improvements.
- Recorded a 12th consecutive quarter of net inflows, with $45.1 billion in long-term inflows representing nearly 9% annualized organic growth.
- Achieved a new AUM high of $2.5 trillion, boosted by strong equity markets and fixed income returns during the quarter.
- Operating margin expanded to 37.5% in Q2, driving a 35% increase in operating income year-over-year in H1.
- Increased common share buybacks by 80% year-to-date while reducing leverage from 2.7x to 1.9x, including preferred shares.
- Despite operational execution, prudent management remarks on market and margin risks suggest investor concerns over deceleration and cautious outlook, weighing on the share price.
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