A Challenging Year
SEI 2008 ANNUAL REPORT A Challenging Year Although revenues and earnings per share declined significantly, we were profitable, generated positive cash flow, repurchased company stock, and continued to invest in key growth strategies. SEI is a leading global provider of asset management, investment processing, and investment operations solutions. We help banks, investment advisors, institutional investors, investment managers, and ultra-high-net-worth investors create and manage wealth — and enable their long-term success — by providing comprehensive, innovative, investment and investment business solutions. CONTENTS FORWarD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Financial Highlights . 1 This report contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. These statements include Letter to Shareholders . 2 discussions about future strategies, operations, and financial results. These Annual Report on Form 10-K . 7 statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that involve risk and uncertainties and may not prove to be accurate. Future revenues and income ADDITIONAL INFORMATION could differ materially from expected results. You should refer to the 2008 SEI’s Internet site, www.seic.com, offers additional information about the Annual Report on Form 10-K, included herein, for a description of various company, including earnings announcements, corporate press releases, and risks and uncertainties that could affect our future financial results. regulatory filings. This Annual Report, Form 10-K, and Proxy Statement are available in the Investors section of the website. SEI 2008 Annual Report FiNANciaL SUMMARY (In thousands, except per-share data) 2008 Percent Change from 2007 Revenues $1,247,919 (9%) Net Income Before Taxes $224,974 (45%) Net Income $139,254 (46%) Diluted common shares outstanding 195,233 (3%) Diluted Earnings Per Share $0.71 (45%) HIGHLIGHTS SEI’s financial performance in 2008 was significantly affected by the downturn in the capital markets.
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