SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2025

SS&C TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (860) 298-4500

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Item 8.01. Other Events

On July 21, 2025, SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the execution of a definitive agreement by a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company to acquire Colossus Topco Limited, the parent company of Calastone Limited, a global funds network and technology solutions provider to the wealth and asset management industries, from global investment firm Carlyle (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. The purchase price is approximately £766 million (which is approximately US $1.03 billion), subject to certain adjustments. The Company intends to borrow, on an uncommitted basis and subject to market and other conditions, sufficient funds to finance all or a portion of the cash consideration payable by the Company in connection with the Acquisition, to pay related expenses in connection with the Acquisition, and, if applicable, for general corporate purposes. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

SIGNATURE

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

Date: July 21, 2025