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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549



FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

ý   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009

OR

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                             to                            

Commission File Number 001-13459



Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware   04-3218510
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
  (IRS Employer Identification Number)

600 Hale Street, Prides Crossing, Massachusetts 01965
(Address of principal executive offices)

(617) 747-3300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o    No o (Registrant is not subject to the requirements of Rule 405 of Regulation S-T at this time).

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ý   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
  Smaller reporting company o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý

        There were 41,678,829 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding on August 3, 2009.



PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements


AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
 
  2008   2009   2008   2009  

Revenue

  $ 308,964   $ 201,246   $ 643,998   $ 379,721  

Operating expenses:

                         
 

Compensation and related expenses

    140,822     103,373     291,902     187,533  
 

Selling, general and administrative

    48,178     32,157     101,028     64,664  
 

Amortization of intangible assets

    8,551     8,044     16,901     16,138  
 

Depreciation and other amortization

    2,902     3,243     5,676     6,482  
 

Other operating expenses

    5,050     4,736     10,463     10,486  
                   

    205,503     151,553     425,970     285,303  
                   

Operating income

    103,461     49,693     218,028     94,418  
                   

Non-operating (income) and expenses:

                         
 

Investment and other (income) loss

    (426 )   (7,191 )   1,513     (6,950 )
 

Income from equity method investments

    (13,414 )   (7,351 )   (27,402 )   (13,767 )
 

Investment (income) loss from Affiliate

                         
   

investments in partnerships

    (5,404 )   (14,947 )   8,930     (11,152 )
 

Interest expense

    16,927     19,193     39,864     39,141  
                   

    (2,317 )   (10,296 )   22,905     7,272  
                   

Income before income taxes

   
105,778
   
59,989
   
195,123
   
87,146
 

Income taxes—current

   
12,356
   
(1,126

)
 
25,501
   
(9,171

)

Income taxes—intangible-related deferred

    9,040     9,544     18,061     19,115  

Income taxes—other deferred

    (1,055 )   (4,678 )   (4,884 )   (2,287 )
                   

Net income

    85,437     56,249     156,445     79,489  

Net income (non-controlling interests)

   
(45,650

)
 
(30,671

)
 
(98,824

)
 
(51,549

)

Net (income) loss (non-controlling interests in partnerships)

    (5,152 )   (14,599 )   8,237     (10,836 )
                   

Net Income (controlling interest)

  $ 34,635   $ 10,979   $ 65,858   $ 17,104  
                   

Average shares outstanding—basic

   
39,300,624
   
41,450,659
   
36,885,373
   
40,740,486
 

Average shares outstanding—diluted

    42,371,454     43,159,140     41,597,282     42,082,991  

Earnings per share—basic

 
$

0.88
 
$

0.26
 
$

1.79
 
$

0.42
 

Earnings per share—diluted

  $ 0.82   $ 0.26   $ 1.63   $ 0.41  

Supplemental disclosure of total comprehensive income:

                         

Net income

  $ 85,437   $ 56,249   $ 156,445   $ 79,489  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

    9,460     24,676     (2,448 )   14,804  
                   

Comprehensive income

    94,897     80,925     153,997     94,293  

Comprehensive income (non-controlling interests)

    (50,802 )   (45,270 )   (90,587 )   (62,385 )
                   

Comprehensive income (controlling interest)

  $ 44,095   $ 35,655   $ 63,410   $ 31,908  
                   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 
  December 31,
2008
  June 30,
2009
 

Assets

             

Current Assets:

             
 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 396,431   $ 274,369  
 

Investment advisory fees receivable

    131,099     113,899  
 

Affiliate investments in partnerships

    68,789     78,560  
 

Affiliate investments in marketable securities

    10,399     13,789  
 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    23,968     27,591  
           
   

Total current assets

    630,686     508,208  

Fixed assets, net

   
71,845
   
66,885
 

Equity investments in Affiliates

    678,887     664,669  

Acquired client relationships, net

    491,408     476,571  

Goodwill

    1,243,583     1,255,793  

Other assets

    96,291     108,170  
           
   

Total assets

  $ 3,212,700   $ 3,080,296  
           

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

             

Current liabilities:

             
 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $ 183,794   $ 118,909  
 

Payables to related party

    26,187     2,907  
           
   

Total current liabilities

    209,981     121,816  

Senior bank debt

   
233,514
   
 

Senior convertible securities

    445,535     451,255  

Junior convertible trust preferred securities

    505,034     506,169  

Deferred income taxes

    319,491     338,047  

Other long-term liabilities

    30,414     26,133  
           
   

Total liabilities

    1,743,969     1,443,420  

Redeemable non-controlling interests

   
297,733
   
307,066
 

Equity:

             
 

Common stock

    458     458  
 

Additional paid-in capital

    817,713     762,292  
 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    (4,081 )   10,723  
 

Retained earnings

    813,664     830,768  
           

    1,627,754     1,604,241  
 

Less: treasury stock, at cost

    (702,953 )   (498,988 )
           
   

Total stockholders' equity

    924,801     1,105,253  
           

Non-controlling interests

    180,732     149,252  

Non-controlling interests in partnerships

    65,465     75,305  
           
   

Total equity

    1,170,998     1,329,810  
           
   

Total liabilities and equity

  $ 3,212,700   $ 3,080,296  
           

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 
  Total Stockholders' Equity    
   
   
 
 
  Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Retained
Earnings
  Treasury
Shares at
Cost
  Non-
controlling
interests
  Non-
controlling
interests in
partnerships
  Total
Equity
 

December 31, 2008

  $ 458   $ 817,713   $ (4,081 ) $ 813,664   $ (702,953 ) $ 180,732   $ 65,465   $ 1,170,998  

Stock issued under option and other incentive plans

        (23,772 )           34,329             10,557  

Tax benefit of option exercises

        2,545                         2,545  

Issuance costs

        (396 )                       (396 )

Settlement of forward equity sale agreement

        (25,378 )           169,636             144,258  

Share-based payment arrangements

        7,267                         7,267  

Changes in Affiliate equity

        (15,687 )               778         (14,909 )

Distributions to non-controlling interests

                        (83,807 )       (83,807 )

Redemptions of non-controlling interests in partnerships

                            (996 )   (996 )

Net Income

                17,104         51,549     10,836     79,489  

Other comprehensive income

            14,804                     14,804  
                                   

June 30, 2009

  $ 458   $ 762,292   $ 10,723   $ 830,768   $ (498,988 ) $ 149,252   $ 75,305   $ 1,329,810  
                                   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
 
  2008   2009   2008   2009  

Cash flow from operating activities:

                         
 

Net Income

  $ 85,437   $ 56,249   $ 156,445   $ 79,489  

Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to net cash flow from operating activities:

                         
 

Amortization of intangible assets

    8,551     8,044     16,901     16,138  
 

Amortization of issuance costs

    530     1,841     1,209     3,636  
 

Depreciation and other amortization

    2,902     3,243     5,676     6,482  
 

Deferred income tax provision

    7,985     4,866     13,177     16,828  
 

Accretion of interest

    692     3,424     2,859     6,855  
 

Income from equity method investments, net of amortization

    (13,414 )   (7,351 )   (27,402 )   (13,767 )
 

Distributions received from equity method investments

    16,542     9,879     49,447     28,820  
 

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

    1,606     1,459     2,279     1,459  
 

Stock option expense

    3,617     1,958     7,400     3,135  
 

Affiliate equity expense

    4,475     3,469     7,610     6,719  
 

Other adjustments

    (6,650 )   (21,248 )   6,280     (18,698 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                         
 

(Increase) decrease in investment advisory fees receivable

    30,874     (11,447 )   58,924     17,895  
 

(Increase) decrease in Affiliate investments in partnerships

    (72 )   (648 )   (6,656 )   331  
 

(Increase) decrease in prepaids and other current assets

    (1,616 )   (9,470 )   18,380     (9,213 )
 

Decrease in other assets

    7,357     1,085     9,111     2,915  
 

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities

    30,757     26,861     (78,860 )   (61,119 )
                   
   

Cash flow from operating activities

    179,573     72,214     242,780     87,905  
                   

Cash flow used in investing activities:

                         
 

Cost of new investments, net of cash acquired

    (50,000 )   (1,411 )   (60,909 )   (1,412 )
 

Purchase of fixed assets

    (2,592 )   (663 )   (5,140 )   (1,215 )
 

Purchase of investment securities

    (9,001 )   (2,911 )   (23,444 )   (11,746 )
 

Sale of investment securities

    9,451         15,001     5,720  
                   
   

Cash flow used in investing activities

    (52,142 )   (4,985 )   (74,492 )   (8,653 )
                   

Cash flow used in financing activities:

                         
 

Borrowings of senior bank debt

    124,000         301,000      
 

Repayments of senior bank debt

    (126,500 )       (247,500 )   (233,514 )
 

Issuance of common stock

    19,026     11,622     232,803     11,622  
 

Settlement of convertible securities

            (208,730 )    
 

Repurchase of common stock

    (14,252 )       (24,754 )    
 

Issuance costs

    (1,002 )       (1,941 )   (921 )
 

Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options

    6,921     1,086     9,807     1,086  
 

Settlement of derivative contracts

    8,154         8,154      
 

Settlement of forward equity sale agreement

                144,258  
 

Note payments

    946     (2,932 )   1,824     (4,479 )
 

Distributions to non-controlling interests

    (59,118 )   (25,506 )   (185,086 )   (87,125 )
 

Repurchases of Affiliate equity

    (54,243 )   (16,421 )   (86,681 )   (32,806 )
 

Subscriptions (redemptions) of Non-controlling interests in partnerships

    4     508     3,656     (471 )
                   
   

Cash flow used in financing activities

    (96,064 )   (31,643 )   (197,448 )   (202,350 )
                   

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (358 )   1,492     (557 )   1,036  

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    31,009     37,078     (29,717 )   (122,062 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    162,228     237,291     222,954     396,431  
                   

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 193,237   $ 274,369   $ 193,237   $ 274,369  
                   

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:

                         
 

Stock issued for conversion of floating rate senior convertible securities

  $   $   $ 299,970   $  
 

Stock issued in settlement of mandatory convertible securities

            93,750      
 

Notes received for Affiliate equity sales

    4,686     593     15,141     4,060  
 

Payables recorded for Affiliate equity purchases

    2,568     671     4,936     671  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Basis of Presentation

        The consolidated financial statements of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. ("Company" or "AMG") have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all of the disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results have been included. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. All dollar amounts in these notes (except information that is presented on a per share, per security, per note or per contract basis) are stated in thousands, unless otherwise indicated. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period's financial statements to conform to the current period's presentation. In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company has included the current quarter operating results of one of its equity method Affiliates (formerly recorded one quarter in arrears, as permitted for equity method investments). This reporting change did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial results. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other period or for the full year. The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (as amended, the "Annual Report on Form 10-K") for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 includes additional information about AMG, its operations, its financial position and its accounting policies, and should be read in conjunction with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

2. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

        In 2009, the Company adopted several accounting standards that have been retrospectively applied to prior periods, including

        APB 14-1 requires the Company to bifurcate certain of its convertible debt securities into their theoretical debt and equity components. The Company accretes (as interest expense) the debt components to their principal amounts over the expected life of the debt. As a result of APB 14-1, the Company has reported incremental non-cash interest of approximately $529 and $3,365 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively.

        FAS 141R requires the Company to expense acquisition-related professional fees. The Company retrospectively applied FAS 141R to acquisition-related professional fees that were deferred as of December 31, 2008, and, accordingly, the Company's 2008 net income was reduced by $5,902 ($328 and

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


$859 attributable to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively). The other provisions of FAS 141R will be applied to future acquisitions.

        FAS 160 requires the Company to change the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow presentation of non-controlling interests (previously known as minority interests). Net income (non-controlling interest), which was previously reported as Minority interest (and reduced net income) on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income, is now included in Net income. The accumulated capital of non-controlling interests, which was previously reported as Minority interest on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, is now reported in Equity. Payments to non-controlling interests, profit distributions and repurchases of Affiliate equity, are now classified as financing activities on the Statements of Cash Flows (previously reported as operating and investing activities, respectively).

        Topic D-98 provides guidance on the reporting of equity securities that are subject to mandatory redemption requirements or whose redemption is outside the control of the issuer. Topic D-98 requires the Company to present the redemption value of its Affiliate equity on its Consolidated Balance Sheets (referred to as "Redeemable non-controlling interests"). Adjustments to Redeemable non-controlling interests are recorded to stockholders' equity.

        The Company adopted several other accounting standards that became effective in the second quarter of 2009, none of which had a material impact on its results of operations or financial position.

3. Senior Bank Debt

        On November 27, 2007, the Company entered into an amended and restated senior credit facility (the "Facility"). During the third quarter of 2008, the Company increased its borrowing capacity to $1,010,000, comprised of a $770,000 revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") and a $240,000 term loan (the "Term Loan"). In the first quarter of 2009, the Company repaid the outstanding balance of the Term Loan ($233,514); the capacity under the Revolver remains at $770,000. The Company pays interest on any outstanding obligations at specified rates (based either on the Eurodollar rate or the prime rate as in effect from time to time) that vary depending on the Company's credit rating. Subject to the agreement of lenders to provide additional commitments, the Company has the option to increase the Facility by up to an additional $175,000.

        The Facility will mature in February 2012, and contains financial covenants with respect to leverage and interest coverage. The Facility also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, cash dividends and fundamental corporate changes. Borrowings under the Facility are collateralized by pledges of the substantial majority of capital stock or other equity interests owned by the Company. The Company had outstanding borrowings under the Facility of $233,514 at December 31, 2008 and no outstanding borrowings at June 30, 2009.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

4. Senior Convertible Securities

        Following the Company's adoption of APB 14-1, the carrying values of the senior convertible securities are as follows:

 
  December 31, 2008   June 30, 2009  
 
  Carrying
Value
  Principal amount
at maturity
  Carrying
Value
  Principal amount
at maturity
 

2008 senior convertible notes

  $ 398,389   $ 460,000   $ 403,992   $ 460,000  

Zero coupon senior convertible notes

    47,146     50,135     47,263     50,135  
                   

Total senior convertible securities

  $ 445,535   $ 510,135   $ 451,255   $ 510,135  
                   

2008 Senior Convertible Notes

        In August 2008, the Company issued $460,000 of senior convertible notes due 2038 ("2008 senior convertible notes"). The 2008 senior convertible notes bear interest at 3.95%, payable semi-annually in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, the Company is accreting the carrying value to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 7.4% (over its expected life of five years), resulting in incremental interest expense for 2009 of approximately $11,205. Each security is convertible into 7.959 shares of the Company's common stock (at an initial conversion price of $125.65) upon the occurrence of certain events. Upon conversion, the Company may elect to pay or deliver cash, shares of its common stock or some combination thereof. The holders of the 2008 senior convertible notes may require the Company to repurchase the notes in August of 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 and 2033. The Company may redeem the notes for cash (subject to the holders right to convert) at any time on or after August 15, 2013.

        The 2008 senior convertible notes are considered contingent payment debt instruments under federal income tax regulations. These regulations require the Company to deduct interest in an amount greater than its reported interest expense, which will result in annual deferred tax liabilities of approximately $10,200. These deferred tax liabilities will be reclassified directly to stockholders' equity if the Company's common stock is trading above certain thresholds at the time of the conversion of the notes.

Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes

        In 2001, the Company issued $251,000 principal amount at maturity of zero coupon senior convertible notes due 2021 ("zero coupon convertible notes"), with each note issued at 90.50% of such principal amount and accreting at a rate of 0.50% per year (the adoption of APB 14-1 did not affect these securities). As of June 30, 2009, $50,135 principal amount at maturity remains outstanding. Each security is convertible into 17.429 shares of the Company's common stock (at a current base conversion price of $54.09) upon the occurrence of certain events, including the following: (i) if the closing price of a share of the Company's common stock is more than a specified price over certain periods (initially $62.36 and increasing incrementally at the end of each calendar quarter to $63.08 in April 2021); (ii) if the credit rating assigned by Standard & Poor's to the securities is below BB-; or (iii) if the Company calls the securities for redemption. The holders may require the Company to repurchase the securities at their accreted value in May 2011 and 2016. If the holders exercise this option in the future, the Company may elect to repurchase the securities with cash, shares of its common stock or some combination thereof. The Company has the option to redeem the securities for cash at their accreted value. Under the terms of the indenture governing the zero coupon convertible notes, a holder may

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


convert such security into common stock by following the conversion procedures in the indenture. Subject to changes in the price of the Company's common stock, the zero coupon convertible notes may be convertible in certain future periods.

5. Junior Convertible Trust Preferred Securities

        Following the Company's adoption of APB 14-1, the carrying values of the junior convertible trust preferred securities are as follows:

 
  December 31, 2008   June 30, 2009  
 
  Carrying
Value
  Principal amount
at maturity
  Carrying
Value
  Principal amount
at maturity
 

2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities

  $ 211,429   $ 300,000   $ 211,935   $ 300,000  

2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities

    293,605     430,820     294,234     430,820  
                   

Total junior convertible securities

  $ 505,034   $ 730,820   $ 506,169   $ 730,820  
                   

        In 2006, the Company issued $300,000 of junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2036 to a wholly-owned trust simultaneous with the issuance, by the trust, of $291,000 of convertible trust preferred securities to investors. The junior subordinated convertible debentures and convertible trust preferred securities (together, the "2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities") have substantially the same terms.

        The 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities bear interest at a rate of 5.1% per annum, payable quarterly in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, the Company is accreting the carrying value to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 7.5% (over its expected life of 30 years). The incremental interest expense for 2009 is expected to be $1,036. Each $50 security is convertible, at any time, into 0.333 shares of the Company's common stock, which represents a conversion price of $150 per share (or a 48% premium to the then prevailing share price of $101.45). Upon conversion, investors will receive cash or shares of the Company's common stock (or a combination of cash and common stock) at the election of the Company. The 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities may not be redeemed by the Company prior to April 15, 2011. On or after April 15, 2011, they may be redeemed if the closing price of the Company's common stock exceeds $195 per share for a specified period of time. The trust's only assets are the junior convertible subordinated debentures. To the extent that the trust has available funds, the Company is obligated to ensure that holders of the 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities receive all payments due from the trust.

        In October 2007, the Company issued an additional $500,000 of junior subordinated convertible debentures which are due 2037 to a wholly-owned trust simultaneous with the issuance, by the trust, of $500,000 of convertible trust preferred securities to investors. The junior subordinated convertible debentures and convertible trust preferred securities (together, the "2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities") have substantially the same terms. In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company repurchased $69,180 aggregate principal amount of the 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities. Following this repurchase, these securities were cancelled and retired.

        The 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities bear interest at 5.15% per annum, payable quarterly in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, the Company is accreting the discounted amount to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 8.0% (over its expected life of 30 years). The

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incremental interest expense for 2009 is expected to be $1,288. Each $50 security is convertible, at any time, into 0.25 shares of the Company's common stock, which represents a conversion price of $200 per share (or a 53% premium to the then prevailing share price of $130.77). Upon conversion, investors will receive cash or shares of the Company's common stock (or a combination of cash and common stock) at the election of the Company. The 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities may not be redeemed by the Company prior to October 15, 2012. On or after October 15, 2012, they may be redeemed if the closing price of the Company's common stock exceeds $260 per share for a specified period of time. The trust's only assets are the 2007 junior convertible subordinated debentures. To the extent that the trust has available funds, the Company is obligated to ensure that holders of the 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities receive all payments due from the trust.

        The 2006 and 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities are considered contingent payment debt instruments under federal income tax regulations. These regulations require the Company to deduct interest in an amount greater than its reported interest expense, which will result in annual deferred tax liabilities of approximately $8,800. These deferred tax liabilities will be reclassified directly to stockholders' equity if the Company's common stock is trading above certain thresholds at the time of the conversion of the notes.

6. Forward Equity Sale Agreements

        In May 2008, the Company entered into a forward equity sale agreement with a major securities firm to sell up to $200,000 of its common stock (the "May 2008 Agreement"), with the timing of sales in the Company's discretion. Under the terms of the May 2008 Agreement, the Company can settle forward sales at any time prior to March 31, 2010 by issuing shares in exchange for cash. Alternatively, the Company may choose to settle forward sales on a net basis. The Company has sold all $200,000 under the May 2008 Agreement at a weighted average exercise price of $65.41 and has settled approximately $144,000 of these forward sales through the issuance of approximately 1.8 million shares.

        In May 2009, the Company entered into a second forward equity sale agreement to sell up to $200,000 of its common stock (the "May 2009 Agreement"). The Company has sold all $200,000 under the May 2009 Agreement at a weighted average exercise price of $57.27, but has not yet elected to settle the forward sales. As is the case in the May 2008 Agreement, the Company may choose to settle forward sales by issuing shares in exchange for cash or on a net basis (at any time prior to August 1, 2010). In July 2009, the Company entered into a third forward equity sale agreement to sell up to $200,000 of its common stock.

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7. Income Taxes

        The Company's consolidated income taxes represent taxes on Net Income (controlling interest) as net income attributable to non-controlling interests is not taxed at the corporate level. A summary of the provision for income taxes is as follows:

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
 
  2008   2009   2008   2009  

Current:

                         
 

Federal

  $ 7,682   $ (4,640 ) $ 15,152   $ (14,625 )
 

State

    1,235     1,312     2,424     1,675  
 

Foreign

    3,439     2,202     7,925     3,779  
                   

Total Current

    12,356     (1,126 )   25,501     (9,171 )
                   

Deferred:

                         
 

Federal

    8,413     7,448     14,185     18,456  
 

State

    480     (2,149 )   810     (891 )
 

Foreign

    (908 )   (433 )   (1,818 )   (737 )
                   

Total Deferred

    7,985     4,866     13,177     16,828  
                   

Provision for Income Taxes

  $ 20,341   $ 3,740   $ 38,678   $ 7,657  
                   

Effective tax rate(1)

    37.0 %   25.4 %   37.0 %   30.9 %
                   

(1)
Calculated by dividing the Provision for Income Taxes by Income before income taxes, excluding income attributable to non-controlling interests.

        During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, the Company reversed $3,000 of its valuation allowance on state net operating losses upon the adoption by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of favorable tax regulations. This adjustment reduced the Company's effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.

        The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

 
  December 31, 2008   June 30, 2009  

Deferred assets (liabilities):

             
 

Intangible asset amortization

  $ (185,376 ) $ (202,165 )
 

Convertible securities interest

    (124,805 )   (131,986 )
 

Non-deductible intangible amortization

    (18,277 )   (18,816 )
 

State net operating loss carryforwards

    31,259     31,426  
 

Deferred compensation

    4,643     4,762  
 

Fixed asset depreciation

    (3,626 )   (3,565 )
 

Accrued expenses

    4,739     4,638  
 

Capital loss carryforwards

    922     922  
 

Foreign tax credit carryforwards

        2,214  
 

Deferred income

    3,211     3,123  
           

    (287,310 )   (309,447 )

Valuation allowance

    (32,181 )   (28,600 )
           

Net deferred income taxes

  $ (319,491 ) $ (338,047 )
           

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        Deferred tax liabilities are primarily the result of tax deductions for the Company's intangible assets and convertible securities. The Company amortizes most of its intangible assets for tax purposes only, reducing its tax basis below its carrying value for financial statement purposes and generating deferred taxes each reporting period. In connection with the adoption of APB 14-1, the Company recorded approximately $110,000 of deferred tax liabilities related to convertible securities interest to account for the future deferred tax impact of non-cash interest accretion. The Company's junior convertible trust preferred securities and 2008 senior convertible notes also generate deferred taxes because the Company's tax deductions are higher than the interest expense recorded for financial statement purposes.

        At June 30, 2009, the Company has state net operating loss carryforwards that expire over a 15-year period beginning in 2009. The valuation allowances at December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009 were principally related to the uncertainty of the realization of the loss carryforwards, which realization depends upon the Company's generation of sufficient taxable income prior to their expiration.

        At June 30, 2009, the Company's liability for uncertain tax positions was $21,440, including interest and related charges of $4,282. The Company does not anticipate that this liability will change significantly over the next twelve months.

8. Earnings Per Share

        The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of the Company's common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share, but adjusts for the dilutive effect of the potential issuance of incremental shares of the Company's common stock. The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share available to common stockholders. Unlike all other dollar amounts in these Notes, the amounts in the numerator reconciliation are not presented in thousands.

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
 
  2008   2009   2008   2009  

Numerator:

                         

Net Income (controlling interest)

  $ 34,635,000   $ 10,979,000   $ 65,858,000   $ 17,104,000  

Convertible securities interest expense, net

    81,000     36,000     2,075,000     72,000  
                   

Net Income (controlling interest), as adjusted

  $ 34,716,000   $ 11,015,000   $ 67,933,000   $ 17,176,000  
                   

Denominator:

                         

Average shares outstanding—basic

    39,300,624     41,450,659     36,885,373     40,740,486  

Effect of dilutive instruments:

                         
 

Stock options

    1,615,970     557,275     1,667,350     324,501  
 

Forward sale

    528     277,403     264     144,201  
 

Senior convertible securities

    1,454,332     873,803     2,852,499     873,803  
 

Mandatory convertible securities

            191,796      
 

Junior convertible trust preferred securities

                 
                   

Average shares outstanding—diluted

    42,371,454     43,159,140     41,597,282     42,082,991  
                   

        As more fully discussed in Notes 4 and 5, the Company had certain convertible securities outstanding during the periods presented and is required to apply the if-converted method to these

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securities in its calculation of diluted earnings per share. Under the if-converted method, shares that are issuable upon conversion are deemed outstanding, regardless of whether the securities are contractually convertible into the Company's common stock at that time. For this calculation, the interest expense (net of tax) attributable to these dilutive securities is added back to Net Income (controlling interest) (reflecting the assumption that the securities have been converted). Issuable shares for these securities and related interest expense are excluded from the calculation if an assumed conversion would be anti-dilutive to diluted earnings per share.

        The calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 excludes the potential exercise of options to purchase approximately 2.1 million common shares and the assumed conversion of the junior convertible trust preferred securities and the 2008 senior convertible notes because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

9. Commitments and Contingencies

        The Company and its Affiliates are subject to claims, legal proceedings and other contingencies in the ordinary course of their business activities. Each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties, and it is possible that some of these matters may be resolved in a manner unfavorable to the Company or its Affiliates. The Company and its Affiliates establish accruals for matters for which the outcome is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Management believes that any liability in excess of these accruals upon the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

        Certain Affiliates operate under regulatory authorities which require that they maintain minimum financial or capital requirements. Management is not aware of any violations of such financial requirements occurring during the period.

10. Affiliate Investments in Partnerships

        Purchases and sales of investments (principally equity securities) and gross client subscriptions and redemptions relating to Affiliate investments in partnerships were as follows:

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
 
  2008   2009   2008   2009  

Purchase of investments

  $ 110,609   $ 166,850   $ 220,896   $ 283,833  

Sale of investments

    110,537     166,202     214,240     284,164  

Gross subscriptions

    229     650     4,253     650  

Gross redemptions

    225     142     597     1,121  

        Management fees earned by the Company on partnership assets were $698 and $362 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively.

        As of December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009, the Company's investments in partnerships that are not controlled by its Affiliates were $10,221 and $25,784, respectively. These assets are reported within "Other assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The income or loss related to these investments is classified within "Investment and other (income) loss" in the consolidated statement of income.

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11. Affiliate Investments in Marketable Securities

        The cost of Affiliate investments in marketable securities, gross unrealized gains and losses were as follows:

 
  December 31,
2008
  June 30,
2009
 

Cost of Affiliate investments in marketable securities

  $ 14,984   $ 15,090  

Gross unrealized gains

    36     449  

Gross unrealized losses

    (4,621 )   (1,750 )

12. Fair Value Measurements

        Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FAS 157, "Fair Value Measurements" for all financial instruments and nonfinancial instruments that are measured at fair value on a quarterly basis. The Company adopted the provisions of FAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, which were previously deferred, on January 1, 2009. FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and requires expanded disclosure about fair value measurements. Fair value is determined based on the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the most advantageous market, utilizing a hierarchy of three different valuation techniques:

        The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets that are measured at fair value on a quarterly basis. The Company did not have any nonfinancial assets or nonfinancial liabilities which required remeasurement during the three months ended June 30, 2009.

 
   
  Fair Value Measurements  
 
  June 30,
2009
 
Financial Assets
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3  

Affiliate investments in partnerships

  $ 78,560   $ 74,351   $ 24   $ 4,185  

Affiliate investments in marketable securities

    13,789     11,499     2,290      

        Substantially all of the Company's Level 3 instruments consist of Affiliate investments in partnerships. Any change in the fair value of these investments is presented as "Net (income) loss (non-controlling interests in partnerships)" in the Consolidated Statements of Income. However, the portion of this income or loss that is attributable to investors that are unrelated to the Company is

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reported as "Net (income) loss (non-controlling interests in partnerships)." The following table presents the changes in Level 3 assets or liabilities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009:

 
  Three Months Ended
June 30, 2009
  Six Months Ended
June 30, 2009
 

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 4,185   $ 4,185  

Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in net income

         

Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income

         

Purchases, issuances and settlements

         

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

         
           

Balance, June 30, 2009

  $ 4,185   $ 4,185  
           

Amount of total gains (losses) included in net income attributable to unrealized gains (losses) from assets still held at June 30, 2009

  $   $  

        FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" requires disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments whenever summarized financial information is reported in interim periods.

        As of June 30, 2009, the carrying amount of the Company's cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of notes receivable approximates fair value because interest rates and other terms are at market rates. The carrying value of notes payable approximates fair value principally because of the short-term nature of the notes. The carrying value of senior bank debt approximates fair value because the debt is a credit facility with variable interest based on selected short-term rates. The fair market value of the zero coupon senior convertible notes, the 2008 senior convertible notes, and the 2006 and 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities was $50,847, $397,302 and $383,131, respectively. The carrying value of the zero coupon senior convertible notes, the 2008 senior convertible notes, and the 2006 and 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities was $47,263, $403,992 and $506,169, respectively.

13. Related Party Transactions

        The Company periodically records amounts receivable and payable to Affiliate partners in connection with the transfer of Affiliate equity interests. As of December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009, the total receivable (reported in "Other assets") was $42,808 and $35,538, respectively. The total payable as of December 31, 2008 was $28,241, of which $26,187 is included in current liabilities. The total payable as of June 30, 2009 was $3,202, of which $2,907 is included in current liabilities.

        In certain cases, Affiliate management owners and Company officers may serve as trustees or directors of certain mutual funds from which the Affiliate earns advisory fee revenue.

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14. Stock Option and Incentive Plans

        The following summarizes the transactions of the Company's stock option and incentive plans for the six months ended June 30, 2009:

 
  Stock
Options
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
 

Unexercised options outstanding—January 1, 2009

    5,250,137   $ 48.38     4.5  
 

Options granted

    18,587     37.37        
 

Options exercised

    (329,366 )   36.02        
 

Options expired

    (22,500 )   45.67        
 

Options forfeited

    (27,775 )   67.97        
                   

Unexercised options outstanding—June 30, 2009

    4,889,083     49.07     4.2  
                   

Exercisable at June 30, 2009

    3,726,798     47.31     4.0  

        Under the Company's Long-Term Executive Incentive Plan, the Company granted incentive awards during the second quarter of 2009. The awards are denominated in the Company's common stock, with a fair value of $20,000. Consistent with the Company's retention and incentive objectives, the awards are subject to performance, vesting and forfeiture provisions. The Company will recognize expense for these awards ratably over the 4.5 year service period.

        The Company's Net Income (controlling interest) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 includes compensation expense of $1,194 and $1,912, respectively (net of income tax benefits of $764 and $1,223, respectively, related to the Company's share-based compensation arrangements). As of June 30, 2009, the deferred compensation expense related to share-based compensation arrangements was $33,982, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately four years (assuming no forfeitures). As of June 30, 2009, 1.6 million options have expiration dates prior to the end of 2010.

15. Derivatives

        During the first quarter of 2008, the Company entered into a series of treasury rate lock contracts with a notional value of $250,000. Each contract was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge under FAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." These contracts were settled in the second quarter of 2008, and the Company received $8,154. During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company concluded that it was probable that the hedged transaction would not occur and the gain was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to Net Income (controlling interest).

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16. Segment Information

        Financial Accounting Standard No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("FAS 131"), establishes disclosure requirements relating to operating segments in annual and interim financial statements. Management has assessed the requirements of FAS 131 and determined that the Company operates in three business segments representing the Company's three principal distribution channels: Mutual Fund, Institutional and High Net Worth, each of which has different client relationships.

        Revenue in the Mutual Fund distribution channel is earned from advisory and sub-advisory relationships with all domestically-registered investment products as well as non-institutional investment products that are registered abroad. Revenue in the Institutional distribution channel is earned from relationships with foundations and endowments, defined benefit and defined contribution plans and Taft-Hartley plans. Revenue in the High Net Worth distribution channel is earned from relationships with wealthy individuals, family trusts and managed account programs.

        Revenue earned from client relationships managed by Affiliates accounted for under the equity method is not consolidated with the Company's reported revenue but instead is included (net of operating expenses, including amortization) in "Income from equity method investments," and reported in the distribution channel in which the Affiliate operates. Income tax attributable to the profits of the Company's equity-method Affiliates is reported within the Company's consolidated income tax provision.

        In firms with revenue sharing arrangements, a certain percentage of revenue is allocated for use by management of an Affiliate in paying operating expenses of that Affiliate, including salaries and bonuses, and is called an "Operating Allocation." In reporting segment operating expenses, Affiliate expenses are allocated to a particular segment on a pro rata basis with respect to the revenue generated by that Affiliate in such segment. Generally, as revenue increases, additional compensation is typically paid to Affiliate management partners from the Operating Allocation. As a result, the contractual expense allocation pursuant to a revenue sharing arrangement may result in the characterization of any growth in profit margin beyond the Company's Owners' Allocation as an operating expense. All other operating expenses (excluding intangible amortization) and interest expense have been allocated to segments based on the proportion of cash flow distributions reported by Affiliates in each segment.

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Statements of Income

 
  For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008  
 
  Mutual Fund   Institutional   High Net Worth   Total  

Revenue

  $ 125,980   $ 147,409   $ 35,575   $ 308,964  

Operating expenses:

                         
 

Depreciation and other amortization

    2,740     6,801     1,912     11,453  
 

Other operating expenses

    78,273     93,608     22,169     194,050  
                   

    81,013     100,409     24,081     205,503  
                   

Operating income

    44,967     47,000     11,494     103,461  
                   

Non-operating (income) and expenses:

                         
 

Investment and other (income) loss

    514     (421 )   (519 )   (426 )
 

Income from equity method investments

    (418 )   (11,716 )   (1,280 )   (13,414 )
 

Investment (income) loss from Affiliate investments in partnerships

        80     (5,484 )   (5,404 )
 

Interest expense

    5,796     9,045     2,086     16,927  
                   

    5,892     (3,012 )   (5,197 )   (2,317 )
                   

Income before income taxes

    39,075     50,012     16,691     105,778  

Income taxes

    7,952     10,072     2,317     20,341  
                   

Net income

    31,123     39,940     14,374     85,437  
 

Net income (non-controlling interests)

    (17,602 )   (22,835 )   (5,213 )   (45,650 )
 

Net loss (non-controlling interests in partnerships)

    19     44     (5,215 )   (5,152 )
                   

Net Income (controlling interest)

  $ 13,540   $ 17,149   $ 3,946   $ 34,635  
                   

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  For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009  
 
  Mutual Fund   Institutional   High Net Worth   Total  

Revenue

  $ 72,360   $ 101,491   $ 27,395   $ 201,246  

Operating expenses:

                         
 

Depreciation and other amortization

    1,011     7,476     2,800     11,287  
 

Other operating expenses

    50,314     71,139     18,813     140,266  
                   

    51,325     78,615     21,613     151,553  
                   

Operating income

    21,035     22,876     5,782     49,693  
                   

Non-operating (income) and expenses:

                         
 

Investment and other (income) loss

    (5,025 )   (1,560 )   (606 )   (7,191 )
 

Income from equity method investments

    (139 )   (6,835 )   (377 )   (7,351 )
 

Investment (income) loss from Affiliate investments in partnerships

        (385 )   (14,562 )   (14,947 )
 

Interest expense

    5,198     11,441     2,554     19,193  
                   

    34     2,661     (12,991 )   (10,296 )
                   

Income before income taxes

    21,001     20,215     18,773     59,989  

Income taxes

    2,034     1,449     257     3,740  
                   

Net income

    18,967     18,766     18,516     56,249  
 

Net income (non-controlling interests)

    (12,994 )   (14,130 )   (3,547 )   (30,671 )
 

Net loss (non-controlling interests in partnerships)

        (385 )   (14,214 )   (14,599 )
                   

Net Income (controlling interest)

  $ 5,973   $ 4,251   $ 755   $ 10,979  
                   

 

 
  For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008  
 
  Mutual Fund   Institutional   High Net Worth   Total  

Revenue

  $ 260,843   $ 307,488   $ 75,667   $ 643,998  

Operating expenses:

                         
 

Depreciation and other amortization

    5,623     13,078     3,876     22,577  
 

Other operating expenses

    162,786     194,101     46,506     403,393  
                   

    168,409     207,179     50,382     425,970  
                   

Operating income

    92,434     100,309     25,285     218,028  
                   

Non-operating (income) and expenses:

                         
 

Investment and other (income) loss

    2,370     33     (890 )   1,513  
 

Income from equity method investments

    (852 )   (23,894 )   (2,656 )   (27,402 )
 

Investment (income) loss from Affiliate investments in partnerships

    (5 )   370     8,565     8,930  
 

Interest expense

    13,879     21,320     4,665     39,864  
                   

    15,392     (2,171 )   9,684     22,905  
                   

Income before income taxes

    77,042     102,480     15,601     195,123  

Income taxes

    15,398     19,128     4,152     38,678  
                   

Net income

    61,644     83,352     11,449     156,445  
 

Net income (non-controlling interests)

    (35,504 )   (51,127 )   (12,193 )   (98,824 )
 

Net loss (non-controlling interests in partnerships)

    78     346     7,813     8,237  
                   

Net Income (controlling interest)

  $ 26,218   $ 32,571   $ 7,069   $ 65,858  
                   

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

 

 
  For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009  
 
  Mutual Fund   Institutional   High Net Worth   Total  

Revenue

  $ 140,698   $ 183,729   $ 55,294   $ 379,721  

Operating expenses:

                         
 

Depreciation and other amortization

    2,089     14,900     5,631     22,620  
 

Other operating expenses

    95,454     128,801     38,428     262,683  
                   

    97,543     143,701     44,059     285,303  
                   

Operating income

    43,155     40,028     11,235     94,418  
                   

Non-operating (income) and expenses:

                         
 

Investment and other (income) loss

    (4,399 )   (1,727 )   (824 )   (6,950 )
 

Income from equity method investments

    (209 )   (12,946 )   (612 )   (13,767 )
 

Investment (income) loss from Affiliate investments in partnerships

    (3 )   (316 )   (10,833 )   (11,152 )
 

Interest expense

    11,247     22,538     5,356     39,141  
                   

    6,636     7,549     (6,913 )   7,272  
                   

Income before income taxes

    36,519     32,479     18,148     87,146  

Income taxes

    4,990     2,242     425     7,657  
                   

Net income

    31,529     30,237     17,723     79,489  
 

Net income (non-controlling interests)

    (20,930 )   (24,430 )   (6,189 )   (51,549 )
 

Net loss (non-controlling interests in partnerships)

    (3 )   (316 )   (10,517 )   (10,836 )
                   

Net Income (controlling interest)

  $ 10,596   $ 5,491   $ 1,017   $ 17,104  
                   

Total assets as of December 31, 2008

  $ 983,008   $ 1,733,928   $ 495,764   $ 3,212,700  

Total assets as of June 30, 2009

    945,507     1,663,834     470,955     3,080,296  

17. Goodwill and Acquired Client Relationships

        The following table presents the change in goodwill during the six months ended June 30, 2009:

 
  Mutual Fund   Institutional   High Net Worth   Total  

Balance, as of December 31, 2008

  $ 463,421   $ 559,511   $ 220,651   $ 1,243,583  

Goodwill acquired, net

    99     1,299     14     1,412  

Foreign currency translation

    4,359     4,623     1,816     10,798  
                   

Balance, as of June 30, 2009

  $ 467,879   $ 565,433   $ 222,481   $ 1,255,793  
                   

        The following table reflects the components of intangible assets of the Company's Affiliates that are consolidated as of December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009:

 
  December 31, 2008   June 30, 2009  
 
  Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
 

Amortized intangible assets:

                         
 

Acquired client relationships

  $ 399,886   $ 176,261   $ 401,187   $ 192,399  

Non-amortized intangible assets:

                         
 

Acquired client relationships-mutual fund management contracts

  $ 267,783       $ 267,783      
 

Goodwill

    1,243,583         1,255,793      

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

        For the Company's Affiliates that are consolidated, definite-lived acquired client relationships are amortized over their expected useful lives. As of June 30, 2009, these relationships were being amortized over a weighted average life of approximately 10 years. The Company estimates that its consolidated annual amortization expense will be approximately $32,500 for the next five years, assuming no additional investments in new or existing Affiliates.

        The definite-lived acquired client relationships attributable to the Company's equity method investments are amortized over their expected useful lives. As of June 30, 2009, these relationships were being amortized over approximately seven years. Amortization expense for these relationships was $15,862 for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The Company estimates that the annual amortization expense attributable to its current equity-method Affiliates will be approximately $31,500 for the next five years.

18. Recent Accounting Developments

        In June 2009, the FASB issued FAS No. 166, "Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140" ("FAS 166"). FAS 166 establishes new criteria that must be met before transfers of financial assets are eligible for sale accounting and changes the amount that can be recognized as a gain or loss on a transfer accounted for as a sale when beneficial interests are received by the transferor. Disclosures are also required to provide information about transfers of financial assets and a transferor's continuing involvement with transferred financial assets. The Company will adopt FAS 166 in the first quarter of 2010 and does not expect this standard to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued FAS No. 167, "Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)" ("FAS 167"). FAS 167 amends FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities" ("FIN 46(R)") to require an enterprise to qualitatively assess the determination of the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity ("VIE") based on whether the entity has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. FAS 167 also requires an ongoing reconsideration of the primary beneficiary, and amends the events that trigger a reassessment of whether an entity is a VIE. Disclosures are also required to provide information about an enterprise's involvement in a VIE. The Company will adopt FAS 167 in the first quarter of 2010 and is currently evaluating the potential impact of this new standard.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued FAS No. 168, "The FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162" ("FAS 168"). FAS 168 replaces all previously issued accounting standards and establishes the "FASB Accounting Standards Codification™" ("Codification") as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The Company will adopt FAS 168 in the third quarter of 2009.

19. Affiliate Equity

        Many of the Company's operating agreements provide Affiliate managers a conditional right to require the Company to purchase their retained equity interests at certain intervals. Certain agreements also provide the Company a conditional right to require Affiliate managers to sell their retained equity interests to the Company upon their death, permanent incapacity or termination of employment and

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


provide Affiliate managers a conditional right to require the Company to purchase such retained equity interests upon the occurrence of specified events. The purchase price of these conditional purchases are generally calculated based upon a multiple of the Affiliate's cash flow distributions, which is intended to represent fair value. Affiliate management partners are also permitted to sell their equity interests to other individuals or entities in certain cases, subject to the Company's approval or other restrictions.

        The Company may pay for Affiliate equity purchases in cash, shares of its common stock or other forms of consideration and can consent to the transfer of these interests to other individuals or entities. The Company's cumulative redemption obligation for these interests has been presented as "Redeemable non-controlling interests" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in redeemable non-controlling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2009 are principally the result of changes to the value of these interests. Although the timing and amounts of these purchases are difficult to predict, the Company expects to repurchase approximately $50,000 of Affiliate equity during the next twelve months, and, in such event, will own the cash flow associated with any equity repurchased.

        During the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, the Company acquired interests from and transferred interests to Affiliate management partners. The following schedule discloses the effect of changes in the Company's ownership interest in its Affiliates on the controlling interest's equity:

 
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
 
  2008   2009  

Net Income (controlling interest)

  $ 65,858   $ 17,104  
 

Increase in controlling interest paid-in capital from the sale of Affiliate equity

    7,877     4,373  
           
 

Change from Net Income (controlling interest) and net transfers with non-controlling interests

  $ 73,735   $ 21,477  
           

20. Comprehensive Income

        A summary of comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes, is as follows:

 
  For the Three Months Ended June 30,   For the Six Months Ended June 30,  
 
  2008   2009   2008   2009  

Net income

  $ 85,437   $ 56,249   $ 156,445   $ 79,489  

Foreign currency translation adjustment(1)

    1,183     24,672     (7,528 )   14,955  

Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities

    94     4     121     (151 )

Change in net unrealized loss on derivative securities

    8,183         4,959      
                   

Comprehensive income

    94,897     80,925     153,997     94,293  

Comprehensive income (non-controlling interests)

    (50,802 )   (45,270 )   (90,587 )   (62,385 )
                   

Comprehensive income (controlling interest)

  $ 44,095   $ 35,655   $ 63,410   $ 31,908  
                   

(1)
Foreign currency translation results from the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates at Affiliates whose functional currency is not the United States dollar.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

        The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes, are as follows:

 
  December 31, 2008   June 30, 2009  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  $ (3,721 ) $ 11,234  

Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities

    (360 )   (511 )
           

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  $ (4,081 ) $ 10,723  
           

21. Subsequent Event

        On July 29, 2009 the Company announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Harding Loevner LLC ("Harding Loevner"). Harding Loevner manages approximately $5 billion in assets under management in a range of investment strategies including emerging markets, global and international products. The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2009.

        Subsequent events and transactions have been evaluated for potential recognition or disclosure through August 6, 2009, the day the financial statements were issued.

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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

        When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in our other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, in our press releases and in oral statements made with the approval of an executive officer, the words or phrases "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "may," "intends," "believes," "estimate," "project" or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, among others, the following:

        These factors (among others) could affect our financial performance and cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated and projected. We will not undertake and we specifically disclaim any obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of events, whether or not anticipated. In that respect, we wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

Overview

        We are an asset management company with equity investments in a diverse group of boutique investment management firms (our "Affiliates"). We pursue a growth strategy designed to generate shareholder value through the internal growth of our existing business, additional investments in investment management firms and strategic transactions and relationships designed to enhance our Affiliates' businesses and growth prospects.

        Through our Affiliates, we manage approximately $173.8 billion in assets (as of June 30, 2009) in more than 300 investment products across a broad range of asset classes and investment styles in three principal distribution channels: Mutual Fund, Institutional and High Net Worth. We believe that our diversification across asset classes, investment styles and distribution channels helps to mitigate our exposure to the risks created by changing market environments. The following summarizes our operations in our three principal distribution channels.

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        We operate our business through our Affiliates in our three principal distribution channels, maintaining each Affiliate's distinct entrepreneurial culture and independence through our investment structure. In making investments in boutique asset management firms, we seek to partner with the highest quality firms in the industry, with outstanding management teams, strong long-term performance records and a demonstrated commitment to continued growth and success. Fundamental to our investment approach is the belief that Affiliate management equity ownership (along with AMG's ownership) aligns our interests and provides Affiliate managers with a powerful incentive to continue to grow their business. Our investment structure provides a degree of liquidity and diversification to principal owners of boutique investment management firms, while at the same time expanding equity ownership opportunities among the firm's management and allowing management to continue to participate in the firm's future growth. Our partnership approach also ensures that Affiliates maintain operational autonomy in managing their business, thereby preserving their firm's entrepreneurial culture and independence.

        Although the specific structure of each investment is highly tailored to meet the needs of a particular Affiliate, in all cases, AMG establishes a meaningful equity interest in the firm, with the remaining equity interests retained by the management of the Affiliate. Each Affiliate is organized as a separate firm, and its operating or shareholder agreement is structured to provide appropriate incentives for Affiliate management owners and to address the Affiliate's particular characteristics while also enabling us to protect our interests, including through arrangements such as long-term employment agreements with key members of the firm's management team.

        In most cases, we own a majority of the equity interests of a firm and structure a revenue sharing arrangement, in which a percentage of revenue is allocated for use by management of that Affiliate in paying operating expenses of the Affiliate, including salaries and bonuses. We call this the "Operating Allocation." The portion of the Affiliate's revenue that is allocated to the owners of that Affiliate (including us) is called the "Owners' Allocation." Each Affiliate allocates its Owners' Allocation to its managers and to us generally in proportion to their and our respective ownership interests in that Affiliate.

        One of the purposes of our revenue sharing arrangements is to provide ongoing incentives for Affiliate managers by allowing them to participate in the growth of their firm's revenue, which may increase their compensation from both the Operating Allocation and the Owners' Allocation. These

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arrangements also provide incentives to control operating expenses, thereby increasing the portion of the Operating Allocation that is available for growth initiatives and compensation.

        An Affiliate's Operating Allocation is structured to cover its operating expenses. However, should actual operating expenses exceed the Operating Allocation, our contractual share of cash under the Owners' Allocation generally has priority over the allocations and distributions to the Affiliate's managers. As a result, the excess expenses first reduce the portion of the Owners' Allocation allocated to the Affiliate's managers until that portion is eliminated, before reducing the portion allocated to us. Any such reduction in our portion of the Owners' Allocation is required to be paid back to us out of the portion of future Owners' Allocation allocated to the Affiliate's managers.

        Our minority investments are also structured to align our interests with those of the Affiliate's management through shared equity ownership, as well as to preserve the Affiliate's entrepreneurial culture and independence by maintaining the Affiliate's operational autonomy. In cases where we hold a minority interest, the revenue sharing arrangement generally allocates a percentage of the Affiliate's revenue to us. The remaining revenue is used to pay operating expenses and profit distributions to the other owners.

        Certain of our Affiliates operate under profit-based arrangements through which we own a majority of the equity in the firm and receive a share of profits as cash flow, rather than a percentage of revenue through a typical revenue sharing agreement. As a result, we participate fully in any increase or decrease in the revenue or expenses of such firms. In these cases, we participate in a budgeting process and generally provide incentives to management through compensation arrangements based on the performance of the Affiliate.

        We are focused on establishing and maintaining long-term partnerships with our Affiliates. Our shared equity ownership gives both AMG and our Affiliate partners meaningful incentives to manage their businesses for strong future growth. From time to time, we may consider changes to the structure of our relationship with an Affiliate in order to better support the firm's growth strategy.

        Through our affiliated investment management firms, we derive most of our revenue from the provision of investment management services. Investment management fees ("asset-based fees") are usually determined as a percentage fee charged on periodic values of a client's assets under management; most asset-based advisory fees are billed by our Affiliates quarterly. Certain clients are billed for all or a portion of their accounts based upon assets under management valued at the beginning of a billing period ("in advance"). Other clients are billed for all or a portion of their accounts based upon assets under management valued at the end of the billing period ("in arrears"). Most client accounts in the High Net Worth distribution channel are billed in advance, and most client accounts in the Institutional distribution channel are billed in arrears. Clients in the Mutual Fund distribution channel are billed based upon average daily assets under management. Advisory fees billed in advance will not reflect subsequent changes in the market value of assets under management for that period but may reflect changes due to client withdrawals. Conversely, advisory fees billed in arrears will reflect changes in the market value of assets under management for that period.

        In addition, over 50 Affiliate alternative investment and equity products, representing approximately $29.0 billion of assets under management (as of June 30, 2009), also bill on the basis of absolute or relative investment performance ("performance fees"). These products, which are primarily in the Institutional distribution channel, are often structured to have returns that are not directly correlated to changes in broader equity indices and, if earned, the performance fee component is typically billed less frequently than an asset-based fee. Although performance fees inherently depend on investment results and will vary from period to period, we anticipate performance fees to be a recurring component of our revenue. We also anticipate that, within any calendar year, the majority of any performance fees will typically be realized in the fourth quarter.

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        For certain of our Affiliates, generally where we own a non-controlling interest, we are required to use the equity method of accounting. Consistent with this method, we have not consolidated the operating results of these firms (including their revenue) in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Our share of these firms' profits (net of intangible amortization) is reported in "Income from equity method investments," and is therefore reflected in our Net Income (controlling interest) and EBITDA. As a consequence, increases or decreases in these firms' assets under management (which totaled $45.8 billion as of June 30, 2009) will not affect reported revenue in the same manner as changes in assets under management at our other Affiliates.

        Our Net Income attributable to controlling interest reflects the revenue of our consolidated Affiliates and our share of income from Affiliates which we account for under the equity method, reduced by:

        As discussed above, for consolidated Affiliates with revenue sharing arrangements, the operating expenses of the Affiliate as well as its managers' non-controlling interest generally increase (or decrease) as the Affiliate's revenue increases (or decreases) because of the direct relationship established in many of our agreements between the Affiliate's revenue and its Operating Allocation and Owners' Allocation. At our consolidated profit-based Affiliates, expenses may or may not correspond to increases or decreases in the Affiliates' revenues.

        Our level of profitability will depend on a variety of factors, including:

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Results of Operations

        The following table presents our Affiliates' reported assets under management by operating segment (which are also referred to as distribution channels in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).

Assets under Management

Statement of Changes—Quarter to Date

(in billions)
  Mutual
Fund
  Institutional   High
Net Worth
  Total  

March 31, 2009

  $ 30.6   $ 98.4   $ 23.9   $ 152.9  
 

Client cash inflows

    1.9     8.0     1.3     11.2  
 

Client cash outflows

    (3.0 )   (8.4 )   (1.4 )   (12.8 )
                   
   

Net client cash flows

    (1.1 )   (0.4 )   (0.1 )   (1.6 )
                   
 

Investment performance

    5.7     16.0     2.9     24.6  
 

Other(1)

        (2.1 )   (0.0 )   (2.1 )
                   

June 30, 2009

  $ 35.2   $ 111.9   $ 26.7   $ 173.8  
                   

Statement of Changes—Year to Date

(in billions)
  Mutual
Fund
  Institutional   High
Net Worth
  Total  

December 31, 2008

  $ 34.7   $ 109.4   $ 26.0   $ 170.1  
 

Client cash inflows

    3.4     15.2     2.6     21.2  
 

Client cash outflows

    (5.7 )   (18.2 )   (3.3 )   (27.2 )
                   
   

Net client cash flows

    (2.3 )   (3.0 )   (0.7 )   (6.0 )
                   
 

Investment performance

    2.8     10.1     1.5     14.4  
 

Other(1)

        (4.6 )   (0.1 )   (4.7 )
                   

June 30, 2009

  $ 35.2   $ 111.9   $ 26.7   $ 173.8  
                   

(1)
Other includes assets under management attributable to Affiliate product closings, the financial effect of which is not material to our ongoing results.

        As shown in the assets under management table above, client cash inflows totaled $21.2 billion while client cash outflows totaled $27.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The net flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 occurred across a broad range of product offerings in each of our distribution channels, with no individual cash inflow or outflow having a material impact on our revenue or expenses.

        The operating segment analysis presented in the following table is based on average assets under management. For the Mutual Fund distribution channel, average assets under management represent an average of the daily net assets under management. For the Institutional and High Net Worth distribution channels, average assets under management represent an average of the assets at the beginning and end of each calendar quarter during the applicable period. We believe that this analysis

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more closely correlates to the billing cycle of each distribution channel and, as such, provides a more meaningful relationship to revenue.

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
   
 
(dollars in millions, except as noted)
  2008   2009   % Change   2008   2009   % Change  

Average assets under management (in billions)(1)

                                     

Mutual Fund

  $ 57.8   $ 33.8     (42 )% $ 57.7   $ 33.1     (43 )%

Institutional

    159.1     105.1     (34 )%   166.2     106.6     (36 )%

High Net Worth

    28.4     25.3     (11 )%   29.7     25.5     (14 )%
                               
 

Total

  $ 245.3   $ 164.2     (33 )% $ 253.6   $ 165.2     (35 )%
                               

Revenue

                                     

Mutual Fund

  $ 126.0   $ 72.3     (43 )% $ 260.8   $ 140.7     (46 )%

Institutional

    147.4     101.5     (31 )%   307.5     183.7     (40 )%

High Net Worth

    35.6     27.4     (23 )%   75.7     55.3     (27 )%
                               
 

Total

  $ 309.0   $ 201.2     (35 )% $ 644.0   $ 379.7     (41 )%
                               

Net Income

                                     

Mutual Fund

  $ 13.5   $ 6.0     (56 )% $ 26.2   $ 10.6     (60 )%

Institutional

    17.2     4.2     (76 )%   32.6     5.5     (83 )%

High Net Worth

    3.9     0.8     (79 )%   7.1     1.0     (86 )%
                               
 

Total

  $ 34.6   $ 11.0     (68 )% $ 65.9   $ 17.1     (74 )%
                               

EBITDA(2)

                                     

Mutual Fund

  $ 30.1   $ 14.4     (52 )% $ 61.2   $ 29.3     (52 )%

Institutional

    47.3     31.7     (33 )%   94.8     59.1     (38 )%

High Net Worth

    10.9     7.1     (35 )%   20.9     14.0     (33 )%
                               
 

Total

  $ 88.3   $ 53.2     (40 )% $ 176.9   $ 102.4     (42 )%
                               

(1)
These amounts include assets managed by affiliated investment management firms whose financial results are not consolidated for financial reporting purposes of $58.4 billion and $42.9 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively, and $60.3 billion and $43.3 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively. Assets under management attributable to any investments that closed during the relevant periods are included on a weighted average basis for the period from the closing date of the respective investment.

(2)
EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Our use of EBITDA, including reconciliation to cash flow from operations, is described in greater detail in "Liquidity and Capital Resources—Supplemental Liquidity Measure." For purposes of our distribution channel operating results, expenses not incurred directly by Affiliates have been allocated based on the proportion of aggregate cash flow distributions reported by each Affiliate in the particular distribution channel.

        As a result of the strong investment performance across global equity markets during the second quarter, ending assets under management were 5% higher than average assets under management for the six months ended June 30, 2009. This variance between ending assets under management and average assets under management is unlikely to meaningfully affect future operating results.

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Revenue

        Our revenue is generally determined by the level of our assets under management, the portion of our assets across our products and three operating segments, which realize different fee rates, and the recognition of any performance fees. As described in the "Overview" section above, performance fees are generally measured on absolute or relative investment performance against a benchmark. As a result, the level of performance fees earned can vary significantly from period to period and these fees may not necessarily be correlated to changes in assets under management.

        Our total revenue decreased $107.8 million (or 35%) in the three months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008, primarily from a 33% decrease in average assets under management. This decrease in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets and negative net client cash flows. Unrelated to the change in assets under management, performance fees in the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008 (5% of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 3% of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2008).

        Our total revenue decreased $264.3 million (or 41%) in the six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008, primarily from a 35% decrease in average assets under management. This decrease in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets and negative net client cash flows. Unrelated to the change in assets under management, performance fees in the six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008 (3% of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 6% of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2008).

        The following discusses the changes in our revenue by operating segments.

Mutual Fund Distribution Channel

        Our revenue in the Mutual Fund distribution channel decreased $53.7 million (or 43%) in the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008, while average assets under management decreased 42%, and decreased $120.1 million (or 46%) in the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008, while average assets under management decreased 43%. These decreases in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets and negative net client cash flows. Unrelated to the change in assets under management, our performance fees in the six months ended June 30, 2009 declined as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008.

Institutional Distribution Channel

        Our revenue in the Institutional distribution channel decreased $45.9 million (or 31%) in the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008, while average assets under management decreased 34%, and decreased $123.8 million (or 40%) in the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008, while average assets under management decreased 36%. These decreases in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets and negative net client cash flows. Unrelated to the change in assets under management, our performance fees in the six months ended June 30, 2009 declined as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008.

High Net Worth Distribution Channel

        Our revenue in the High Net Worth distribution channel decreased $8.2 million (or 23%) in the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008, while average assets under management decreased 11%, and decreased $20.4 million (or 27%) in the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008, while average assets under management decreased 14%. These decreases in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets, partially offset by our 2008 investment in a new Affiliate.

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Operating Expenses

        The following table summarizes our consolidated operating expenses:

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
   
 
(dollars in millions)
  2008   2009   % Change   2008   2009   % Change  

Compensation and related expenses

  $ 140.8   $ 103.4     (27 )% $ 291.9   $ 187.5     (36 )%

Selling, general and administrative

    48.2     32.2     (33 )%   101.0     64.7     (36 )%

Amortization of intangible assets

    8.6     8.1     (6 )%   16.9     16.1     (5 )%

Depreciation and other amortization

    2.9     3.2     10 %   5.7     6.5     14 %

Other operating expenses

    5.0     4.7     (6 )%   10.5     10.5     0 %
                               

Total operating expenses

  $ 205.5   $ 151.6     (26 )% $ 426.0   $ 285.3     (33 )%
                               

        The substantial portion of our operating expenses is incurred by our Affiliates, the majority of which is incurred by Affiliates with revenue sharing arrangements. For Affiliates with revenue sharing arrangements, an Affiliate's Operating Allocation percentage generally determines its operating expenses. Accordingly, our compensation expense is impacted by increases or decreases in each Affiliate's revenue and the corresponding increases or decreases in each Affiliate's respective Operating Allocation. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, approximately $46.4 million and $73.1 million (or 45% and 39%), respectively, of our consolidated compensation expense was attributable to our Affiliate management partners. The percentage of revenue allocated to operating expenses varies from one Affiliate to another and may also vary within an Affiliate depending on the source or amount of revenue. As a result, changes in our aggregate revenue may not impact our consolidated operating expenses to the same degree.

        Compensation and related expenses decreased 27% and 36% in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, primarily as a result of the relationship between revenue and operating expenses at Affiliates, which experienced decreases in revenue, and accordingly, reported lower compensation expenses. These decreases were also attributable to decreases in holding company share-based compensation of $1.7 million and $4.3 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by increases in aggregate Affiliate expenses resulting from our new Affiliate investment in 2008 of $4.3 million and $8.6 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

        Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 33% and 36% in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. These decreases resulted from decreases in sub-advisory and distribution expenses attributable to a decline in assets under management at our Affiliates in the Mutual Fund distribution channel, as well as Affiliate and holding company cost-cutting initiatives. The decrease in the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008 was also attributable to a decrease of $5.1 million in sub-advisory and administrative costs related to performance fees. In each period, these decreases were partially offset by increases in aggregate Affiliate expenses from our new Affiliate investment in 2008 of $1.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

        Amortization of intangible assets decreased 6% and 5% in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. These increases were principally attributable to a decrease in definite-lived intangible assets.

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        Depreciation and other amortization increased 10% and 14% in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, principally attributable to an increase in aggregate Affiliate expenses from our new Affiliate investment in 2008.

        Other operating expenses decreased 6% in the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008, as a result of Affiliate cost-cutting initiatives. This decrease was partially offset by a $0.3 million increase in aggregate Affiliate expenses from our new Affiliate investment in 2008. Other operating expenses were essentially flat in the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008, as the Affiliate and holding company cost-cutting initiatives were offset by a $0.6 million increase in aggregate Affiliate expenses from our new Affiliate investment in 2008.

Other Income Statement Data

        The following table summarizes other income statement data:

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
   
 
(dollars in millions)
  2008   2009   % Change   2008   2009   % Change  

Income from equity method investments

  $ 13.4   $ 7.4     (45 )% $ 27.4   $ 13.8     (50 )%

Investment and other income (loss)

    0.4     7.2     N.M. (1)   (1.5 )   6.9     N.M. (1)

Investment income (loss) from Affiliate investments in partnerships

    5.4     14.9     176 %   (8.9 )   11.2     N.M. (1)

Interest expense

    16.9     19.2     14 %   39.9     39.1     (2 )%

Income tax expense

    20.3     3.7     (82 )%   38.7     7.7     (80 )%

(1)
Percentage change is not meaningful.

        Income from equity method investments consists of our share of income from Affiliates that are accounted for under the equity method of accounting, net of any related intangible amortization. Income from equity method investments decreased 45% and 50% in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. These decreases were principally the result of decreases in revenue resulting from declines in assets under management at Affiliates that we account for under the equity method of accounting. These decreases also resulted from increases in intangible amortization expense of $3.0 million and $6.0 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

        Investment and other income increased in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, principally as a result of an increase in Affiliate investment earnings. Investment and other income also improved in the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008 because of $2.0 million of expenses incurred on the settlement of our 2004 mandatory convertible securities and the conversion of our floating rate senior convertible securities in the first quarter of 2008, which did not recur in the first quarter of 2009.

        Investment income (loss) from Affiliate investments in partnerships relates to the consolidation of certain investment partnerships in which our Affiliates are the general partner. For the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, the income from Affiliate investments in partnerships was $5.4 million and $14.9 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, the income from Affiliate investments in partnerships was $(8.9) million and $11.2 million, respectively. This income (loss) was principally attributable to investors who are unrelated to us.

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        Interest expense increased 14% in the three months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008. This increase was principally attributable to an increase of $8.4 million attributable to the issuance of our 2008 senior convertible notes, partially offset by a $5.2 million decrease in the cost of our senior bank debt resulting from a decline in borrowings. Interest expense decreased 2% in the six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was principally attributable to an $11.2 million decrease in the cost of our senior bank debt resulting from a decline in borrowings and a $4.9 million decrease from the conversion of our floating rate senior convertible securities and the settlement of our mandatory convertible securities in 2008. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $16.8 million attributable to the issuance of our 2008 senior convertible notes.

        Income taxes decreased 82% in the three months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008, principally as a result of the decrease in Net Income (controlling interest), as well as a decrease in the effective tax rate from 37.0% to 25.4%. Income taxes decreased 80% in the six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008, principally as a result of the decrease in Net Income (controlling interest), as well as a decrease in the effective tax rate from 37.0% to 30.9%. The effective tax rate for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2009 decreased as a result of new Commonwealth of Massachusetts tax regulations, which enabled us to reverse $3.0 million of valuation allowance related to state net operating losses.

Net Income

        The following table summarizes Net Income:

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
   
 
(dollars in millions)
  2008   2009   % Change   2008   2009   % Change  

Net income (non-controlling interests)

  $ 45.7   $ 30.7     (33 )% $ 98.8   $ 51.5     (48 )%

Net income (loss) (non-controlling interests in partnerships)

    5.2     14.6     181 %   (8.2 )   10.8     N.M. (1)

Net Income (controlling interest)

    34.6     11.0     (68 )%   65.9     17.1     (74 )%

(1)
Percentage change is not meaningful.

        Net income attributable to non-controlling interests decreased 33% and 48% in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, principally as a result of the previously discussed changes in revenue.

        Net income (loss) (non-controlling interest in partnerships) relates to the consolidation of certain investment partnerships in which our Affiliates are the general partner. For the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, the net income from Affiliate investment partnerships attributable to the non-controlling interests was $5.2 million and $14.6 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, the net income (loss) from Affiliate investment partnerships attributable to the non-controlling interests was $(8.2) million and $10.8 million, respectively.

        The decrease in Net Income (controlling interest) in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, resulted principally from decreases in revenue and income from equity method investments, partially offset by decreases in reported operating, minority interest and income tax expenses, as described above.

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Supplemental Performance Measure

        As supplemental information, we provide a non-GAAP performance measure that we refer to as Cash Net Income. This measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, Net Income (controlling interest). Under our Cash Net Income definition, we add to Net Income (controlling interest) amortization (including equity method amortization) and deferred taxes related to intangible assets and Affiliate depreciation and equity expenses, and exclude the effect of APB 14-1. We consider Cash Net Income an important measure of our financial performance, as we believe it best represents operating performance before non-cash expenses relating to our acquisition of interests in our Affiliates. Cash Net Income is used by our management and Board of Directors as a principal performance benchmark, including as a measure for aligning executive compensation with stockholder value.

        Since our acquired assets do not generally depreciate or require replacement by us, and since they generate deferred tax expenses that are unlikely to reverse, we add back these non-cash expenses to Net Income (controlling interest) to measure operating performance. We add back amortization attributable to acquired client relationships because this expense does not correspond to the changes in value of these assets, which do not diminish predictably over time. The portion of deferred taxes generally attributable to intangible assets (including goodwill) that we no longer amortize but which continues to generate tax deductions is added back, because we believe it is unlikely these accruals will be used to settle material tax obligations. We add back non-cash expenses relating to certain transfers of equity between Affiliate management partners when these transfers have no dilutive effect to our shareholders. We add back the portion of consolidated depreciation expense incurred by our Affiliates because under our Affiliates' operating agreements we are generally not required to replenish these depreciating assets.

        In connection with recent accounting changes (see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements), we modified our Cash Net Income definition to add back non-cash charges related to certain Affiliate equity transfers (referred to as Affiliate equity expense) and APB 14-1 (both net of tax). In prior periods, Cash Net Income was defined as "Net Income plus amortization and deferred taxes relating to intangible assets plus Affiliate depreciation." Under this prior definition, Cash Net Income reported for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was $59.5 million and $116.2 million, respectively.

        The following table provides a reconciliation of Net Income (controlling interest) to Cash Net Income:

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
(in millions)
  2008   2009   2008   2009  

Net Income (controlling interest)

  $ 34.6   $ 11.0   $ 65.9   $ 17.1  
 

Intangible amortization

    13.5     16.0     26.8     32.0  
 

Intangible-related deferred taxes

    9.0     9.5     18.1     19.1  
 

APB 14-1 expense

    0.4     2.0     1.4     4.1  
 

Affiliate equity expense

    2.9     1.9     4.9     3.9  
 

Affiliate depreciation

    1.7     2.0     3.2     3.9  
                   

Cash Net Income

  $ 62.1   $ 42.4   $ 120.3   $ 80.1  
                   

        Cash Net Income decreased 32% and 33% in the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, primarily as a result of the previously-described factors that caused a decrease in Net Income, partially offset by increases in amortization and intangible-related deferred tax expenses.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

        The following table summarizes certain key financial data relating to our liquidity and capital resources:

(in millions)
  December 31, 2008   June 30, 2009  

Balance Sheet Data

             

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 396.4   $ 274.4  

Senior debt

    233.5      

Senior convertible securities

    445.5     451.3  

Junior convertible trust preferred securities

    505.0     506.2  

 

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
 
  2008   2009   2008   2009  

Cash Flow Data

                         

Operating cash flow

  $ 179.6   $ 72.2   $ 242.8   $ 87.9  

Investing cash flow

    (52.1 )   (5.0 )   (74.5 )   (8.7 )

Financing cash flow

    (96.1 )   (31.6 )   (197.4 )   (202.4 )

EBITDA(1)

    88.3     53.2     176.9     102.4  

(1)
The definition of EBITDA is presented in Note 2 on page 29 and below under Supplemental Liquidity Measure.

        We view our ratio of debt to EBITDA (our "internal leverage ratio") as an important gauge of our ability to service debt, make new investments and access additional capital. Consistent with industry practice, we do not consider junior trust preferred securities as debt for the purpose of determining our internal leverage ratio. We also view our leverage on a "net debt" basis by deducting from our debt balance holding company cash (including prospective proceeds from the settlement of our forward equity sale agreements). At June 30, 2009, our internal leverage ratio was 0.5:1.

        Under the terms of our credit facility we are required to meet two financial ratio covenants. The first of these covenants is a maximum ratio of debt to EBITDA (the "bank leverage ratio") of 3.50. The calculation of our bank leverage ratio is generally consistent with our internal leverage ratio approach. The second covenant is a minimum EBITDA to cash interest expense ratio of 3.00 (our "bank interest coverage ratio"). For the purposes of calculating these ratios, share-based compensation expense is added back to EBITDA. As of June 30, 2009, our actual bank leverage and bank interest coverage ratios were 1.86 and 5.23, respectively, and we were in full compliance with all terms of our credit facility.

        We are rated BBB- by Standard & Poor's. A downgrade of our credit rating, either as a result of industry or company-specific considerations, would not have a material financial effect on any of our agreements or securities (or otherwise trigger a default).

        In addition to borrowings available under our $770 million revolving credit facility, our current liquidity is augmented by approximately $375 million of holding company cash (including prospective proceeds from the forward equity settlements) and the free cash flow generated by our business. We have no near-term debt maturities.

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Supplemental Liquidity Measure

        As supplemental information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we have provided information regarding our EBITDA, a non-GAAP liquidity measure. This measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, cash flow from operations. EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA, as calculated by us, may not be consistent with computations of EBITDA by other companies. As a measure of liquidity, we believe that EBITDA is useful as an indicator of our ability to service debt, make new investments and meet working capital requirements. We further believe that many investors use this information when analyzing the financial position of companies in the investment management industry.

        The following table provides a reconciliation of cash flow from operations to EBITDA:

 
  For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
  For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
(in millions)
  2008   2009   2008   2009  

Cash flow from operations

  $ 179.6   $ 72.2   $ 242.8   $ 87.9  
 

Interest expense, net of non-cash items(1)

    15.7     13.9     35.8     28.7  
 

Current tax provision

    12.4     (1.1 )   25.5     (9.2 )
 

Income from equity method investments, net of distributions(2)

    1.8     5.4     (12.1 )   0.8  
 

Changes in assets and liabilities and other adjustments(3)

    (121.2 )   (37.2 )   (115.1 )   (5.8 )
                   

EBITDA

  $ 88.3   $ 53.2   $ 176.9   $ 102.4  
                   

(1)
Non-cash items represent amortization of issuance costs and interest accretion ($1.2 million and $5.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively, and $4.1 million and $10.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively).

(2)
Distributions from equity method investments were $16.5 million and $9.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively, and $49.4 million and $28.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009, respectively.

(3)
Other adjustments include stock option expenses, tax benefits from stock options, Net income attributable to non-controlling interests and other adjustments to reconcile Net Income (controlling interest) to net cash flow from operating activities.

        In the six months ended June 30, 2009, we met our cash requirements primarily through cash generated by operating activities. Our principal uses of cash in the six months ended June 30, 2009 were to make distributions to Affiliate managers and repay our Senior debt. We expect that our principal uses of cash for the foreseeable future will be for investments in new and existing Affiliates, distributions to Affiliate managers, payment of interest on outstanding debt, the repurchase of debt securities, and the repurchase of shares of our common stock and for working capital purposes.

        The following table summarizes the principal amount due at maturity of our debt obligations and convertible securities as of June 30, 2009:

(in millions)
  Amount   Maturity
Date
  Form of
Repayment
 

Senior Bank Debt

  $     2012     (1 )

Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes

    50.1     2021     (2 )

2008 Senior Convertibles Notes

    460.0     2038     (3 )

Junior Convertible Trust Preferred Securities

    730.8     2036/2037     (4 )

(1)
Settled in cash.

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(2)
Settled in cash or common stock at our election if holders exercise their May 2011 or 2016 put rights, and in common stock if the holders exercise their conversion rights.

(3)
Settled in cash if holders exercise their August 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 or 2033 put rights, and in cash or common stock at our election if the holders exercise their conversion rights.

(4)
Settled in cash or common stock at our election if the holders exercise their conversion rights.

Senior Bank Debt

        On November 27, 2007, we entered into an amended and restated senior credit facility (the "Facility"). During the third quarter of 2008, we increased our borrowing capacity to $1.01 billion, comprised of a $770 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") and a $240 million term loan (the "Term Loan"). In the first quarter of 2009, we repaid the outstanding balance of the Term Loan ($233.5 million); the capacity under the Revolver remains at $770 million. We pay interest on these obligations at specified rates (based either on the Eurodollar rate or the prime rate as in effect from time to time) that vary depending on our credit rating. Subject to the agreement of lenders to provide additional commitments, we have the option to increase the Facility by up to an additional $175 million.

        The Facility will mature in February 2012, and contains financial covenants with respect to leverage and interest coverage. The Facility also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, cash dividends and fundamental corporate changes. Borrowings under the Facility are collateralized by pledges of the substantial majority of capital stock or other equity interests owned by us. We had outstanding borrowings under the Facility of $233.5 million at December 31, 2008 and no outstanding borrowings at June 30, 2009.

Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes

        In 2001, we issued $251 million principal amount at maturity of zero coupon senior convertible notes due 2021 ("zero coupon convertible notes"), with each note issued at 90.50% of such principal amount and accreting at a rate of 0.50% per year (the adoption of APB 14-1 did not affect these securities). As of June 30, 2009, $50.1 million principal amount at maturity remains outstanding. Each security is convertible into 17.429 shares of our common stock (at a current base conversion price of $54.09) upon the occurrence of certain events, including the following: (i) if the closing price of a share of our common stock is more than a specified price over certain periods (initially $62.36 and increasing incrementally at the end of each calendar quarter to $63.08 in April 2021); (ii) if the credit rating assigned by Standard & Poor's to the securities is below BB-; or (iii) if we call the securities for redemption. The holders may require us to repurchase the securities at their accreted value in May 2011 and 2016. If the holders exercise this option in the future, we may elect to repurchase the securities with cash, shares of our common stock or some combination thereof. We have the option to redeem the securities for cash at their accreted value. Under the terms of the indenture governing the zero coupon convertible notes, a holder may convert such security into common stock by following the conversion procedures in the indenture. Subject to changes in the price of our common stock, the zero coupon convertible notes may be convertible in certain future periods.

2008 Senior Convertible Notes

        In August 2008, we issued $460 million of senior convertible notes due 2038 ("2008 senior convertible notes"). The 2008 senior convertible notes bear interest at 3.95%, payable semi-annually in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, we are accreting the carrying value to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 7.4% (over its expected life of five years), resulting in incremental interest expense for 2009 of approximately $11.2 million. Each security is convertible into 7.959 shares of our common stock (at an initial conversion price of $125.65) upon the occurrence of certain events. Upon conversion, we may elect to pay or deliver cash, shares of common stock, or some combination

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thereof. The holders of the 2008 senior convertible notes may require us to repurchase the notes in August of 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 and 2033. We may redeem the notes for cash (subject to the holders right to convert) at any time on or after August 15, 2013.

        The 2008 senior convertible notes are considered contingent payment debt instruments under federal income tax regulations. These regulations require us to deduct interest in an amount greater than our reported interest expense, which will result in annual deferred tax liabilities of approximately $10.2 million. These deferred tax liabilities will be reclassified directly to stockholders' equity if our common stock is trading above certain thresholds at the time of the conversion of the notes.

Junior Convertible Trust Preferred Securities

        In 2006, we issued $300 million of junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2036 to a wholly-owned trust simultaneous with the issuance, by the trust, of $291 million of convertible trust preferred securities to investors. The junior subordinated convertible debentures and convertible trust preferred securities (together, the "2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities") have substantially the same terms.

        The 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities bear interest at a rate of 5.1% per annum, payable quarterly in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, we are accreting the carrying value to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 7.5% (over the expected life of 30 years). The incremental interest expense for 2009 is expected to be $1.0 million. Each $50 security is convertible, at any time, into 0.333 shares of our common stock, which represents a conversion price of $150 per share (or a 48% premium to the then prevailing share price of $101.45). Upon conversion, investors will receive cash or shares of our common stock (or a combination of cash and common stock) at our election. The 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities may not be redeemed by us prior to April 15, 2011. On or after April 15, 2011, they may be redeemed if the closing price of our common stock exceeds $195 per share for a specified period of time. The trust's only assets are the junior convertible subordinated debentures. To the extent that the trust has available funds, we are obligated to ensure that holders of the 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities receive all payments due from the trust.

        In October 2007, we issued an additional $500 million of junior subordinated convertible debentures which are due 2037 to a wholly-owned trust simultaneous with the issuance, by the trust, of $500 million of convertible trust preferred securities to investors. The junior subordinated convertible debentures and convertible trust preferred securities (together, the "2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities") have substantially the same terms. In the fourth quarter of 2008, we repurchased $69.2 million aggregate principal amount of the 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities. Following this repurchase, these securities were cancelled and retired.

        The 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities bear interest at 5.15% per annum, payable quarterly in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, we are accreting the discounted amount to the principal amount at maturity. The incremental interest expense for 2009 is expected to be $1.3 million. Each $50 security is convertible, at any time, into 0.25 shares of our common stock, which represents a conversion price of $200 per share (or a 53% premium to the then prevailing share price of $130.77). Upon conversion, investors will receive cash or shares of our common stock (or a combination of cash and common stock) at our election. The 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities may not be redeemed by us prior to October 15, 2012. On or after October 15, 2012, they may be redeemed if the closing price of our common stock exceeds $260 per share for a specified period of time. The trust's only assets are the 2007 junior convertible subordinated debentures. To the extent that the trust has available funds, we are obligated to ensure that holders of the 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities receive all payments due from the trust.

        The 2006 and 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities are considered contingent payment debt instruments under the federal income tax regulations. We are required to deduct interest in an

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amount greater than our reported interest expense. In 2009, these deductions will generate deferred taxes of approximately $8.8 million.

Forward Equity Sale Agreement

        In May 2008, we entered into a forward equity sale agreement with a major securities firm to sell up to $200 million of our common stock (the "May 2008 Agreement"), with the timing of sales in our discretion. Under the terms of the May 2008 Agreement, we can settle forward sales at any time prior to March 31, 2010 by issuing shares in exchange for cash. Alternatively, we may choose to settle forward sales on a net basis. We have sold all $200 million under the May 2008 Agreement at a weighted average exercise price of $65.41 and have settled approximately $144.0 million of these forward sales through the issuance of approximately 1.8 million shares.

        In May 2009, we entered into a second forward equity sale agreement to sell up to $200 million of our common stock (the "May 2009 Agreement"). We have sold all $200 million under the May 2009 Agreement at a weighted average exercise price of $57.27, but have not yet elected to settle the forward sales. As is the case in the May 2008 Agreement, we may choose to settle forward sales by issuing shares in exchange for cash or on a net basis (at any time prior to August 1, 2010). In July 2009, we entered into a third forward equity sale agreement to sell up to $200 million of our common stock.

Derivatives

        During the first quarter of 2008, we entered into a series of treasury rate lock contracts with a notional value of $250 million. These contracts were settled in the second quarter of 2008, and we received $8.2 million. Each contract was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("FAS 133"). During the fourth quarter of 2008, we concluded that it was probable that the hedged transaction would not occur and the gain was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to Net Income (controlling interest).

Affiliate Equity

        Many of our operating agreements provide Affiliate managers a conditional right to require us to purchase their retained equity interests at certain intervals. Certain agreements also provide us a conditional right to require Affiliate managers to sell their retained equity interests to us upon their death, permanent incapacity or termination of employment and provide Affiliate managers a conditional right to require us to purchase such retained equity interests upon the occurrence of specified events. The purchase price of these conditional purchases are generally calculated based upon a multiple of the Affiliate's cash flow distributions, which is intended to represent fair value. Affiliate management partners are also permitted to sell their equity interests to other individuals or entities in certain cases, subject to our approval or other restrictions.

        We may pay for Affiliate equity purchases in cash, shares of our common stock or other forms of consideration and can consent to the transfer of these interests to other individuals or entities. Our cumulative redemption obligation for these interests has been presented as "Redeemable non-controlling interests" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in redeemable non-controlling interests for the three months ended June 30, 2009 are principally the result of changes to the value of these interests. Although the timing and amounts of these purchases are difficult to predict, we expect to repurchase approximately $50.0 million of Affiliate equity during the next twelve months, and, in such event, will own the cash flow associated with any equity repurchased.

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Operating Cash Flow

        Cash flow from operations generally represents Net Income plus non-cash charges for amortization, deferred taxes, equity-based compensation and depreciation, as well as increases and decreases in our consolidated working capital.

        The decrease in cash flows from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008, resulted principally from decreased Net Income of $77.0 million, and a decrease in the settlement of investment advisory fees receivable of $41.0 million, partially offset by a decrease in settlements of liabilities of $17.7 million.

        In accordance with EITF 04-05, we consolidated $68.8 million and $78.6 million of client assets held in partnerships controlled by our Affiliates as of December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009 respectively. Purchases of $6.7 million reduced operating cash flow in the first six months ended June 30, 2008. Sales of client assets generated $0.3 million of operating cash flow in the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Investing Cash Flow

        The net cash flow used in investing activities decreased $65.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008. This was primarily the result of a decrease of $59.5 million in investments in new Affiliates in the current period, a decrease of $11.7 in the purchase of investment securities and a decrease of sale of investment securities of $9.3 million.

        On July 29, 2009, we announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Harding Loevner LLC. The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2009.

        Under past acquisition agreements, we are contingently liable, upon achievement of specified financial targets, to make payments of up to $234.0 million through 2012. In 2009, we expect to make total payments of approximately $150.0 million to settle portions of these contingent obligations and our investment in Harding Loevner.

Financing Cash Flow

        Net cash flows used in financing activities increased $4.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008. This was primarily as a result of an increase in net senior bank debt repayments of $287.0 million, and a decrease in net proceeds from the settlement of convertible securities and issuance of common stock of $12.5 million, partially offset by the $144.3 million received from settlements under our forward equity sale agreement (as discussed above) and a decrease in distributions to non-controlling interests and repurchases of Affiliate equity of $151.8 million.

        During 2008, we retired the outstanding floating rate convertible securities and issued approximately 7.0 million shares of common stock. Additionally, we repurchased the outstanding senior notes component of our 2004 PRIDES. The repurchase proceeds were used by the original holders to fulfill their obligations under the related forward equity purchase contracts. We issued approximately 3.8 million shares of common stock to settle the forward equity purchase contracts.

        Proceeds available under our Facility and forward equity sale agreements are sufficient to support our cash flow needs for the foreseeable future.

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Contractual Obligations

        The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2009:

 
   
  Payments Due  
Contractual Obligations
  Total   Remainder
of 2009
  2010-2011   2012-2013   Thereafter  
(in millions)
   
   
   
   
   
 

Senior convertible securities

    1,057.5   $ 9.1   $ 36.3   $ 36.3   $ 975.8  

Junior convertible trust preferred

                               
 

securities(1)

    1,806.1     18.7     75.0     75.0     1,637.4  

Leases

    82.7     8.7     31.8     21.3     20.9  

Other liabilities(2)

    3.3     1.1     2.2          
                       

Total

  $ 2,949.6   $ 37.6   $ 145.3   $ 132.6   $ 2,634.1  
                       

(1)
As more fully discussed on page 35, consistent with industry practice, we do not consider our junior convertible trust preferred securities as debt for the purpose of determining our leverage ratio.

(2)
Other liabilities reflect amounts payable to Affiliate managers related to our purchase of additional Affiliate equity interests (see Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). This table does not include liabilities for uncertain tax positions ($21.4 million as of June 30, 2009) as we cannot predict when such liabilities will be paid.

Recent Accounting Developments

        In June 2009, the FASB issued FAS No. 166, "Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140" ("FAS 166"). FAS 166 establishes new criteria that must be met before transfers of financial assets are eligible for sale accounting and changes the amount that can be recognized as a gain or loss on a transfer accounted for as a sale when beneficial interests are received by the transferor. Disclosures are also required to provide information about transfers of financial assets and a transferor's continuing involvement with transferred financial assets. We will adopt FAS 166 in the first quarter of 2010 and we do not expect this standard to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued FAS No. 167, "Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)" ("FAS 167"). FAS 167 amends FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities" ("FIN 46(R)") to require an enterprise to qualitatively assess the determination of the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity ("VIE") based on whether the entity has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. FAS 167 also requires an ongoing reconsideration of the primary beneficiary, and amends the events that trigger a reassessment of whether an entity is a VIE. Disclosures are also required to provide information about an enterprise's involvement in a VIE. We will adopt FAS 167 in the first quarter of 2010 and we are currently evaluating the potential impact of this new standard.

        In June 2009, the FASB issued FAS No. 168, "The FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162" ("FAS 168"). FAS 168 replaces all previously issued accounting standards and establishes the "FASB Accounting Standards Codification™" ("Codification") as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of

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financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. We will adopt FAS 168 in the third quarter of 2009.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

        There have been no significant changes to our Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in the three months ended June 30, 2009. Please refer to Item 7A in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

        We carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures during the quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, we recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of June 30, 2009, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We continue to review and document our disclosure controls and procedures and may, from time to time, make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and ensuring that our systems evolve with our business.

        There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

        Our Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held in Prides Crossing, Massachusetts on June 9, 2009. At that meeting, the stockholders considered and acted upon the following proposals:

1.
The Election of Directors. By the vote reflected below, the stockholders elected the following individuals to serve as directors until the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified:
Director
  Shares Voted For   Shares Withheld  

Richard E. Floor

    35,124,336     3,026,385  

Sean M. Healey

    35,386,717     2,764,004  

Harold J. Meyerman

    21,277,619     16,873,102  

William J. Nutt

    35,160,298     2,990,423  

Rita M. Rodriguez

    35,210,206     2,940,515  

Patrick T. Ryan

    21,276,115     16,874,606  

Jide J. Zeitlin

    21,264,608     16,886,113  
2.
The Ratification of the Selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Current Fiscal Year. The stockholders voted to ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year. 37,807,761 shares voted for the proposal, 338,981 voted against the proposal, and 4,379 shares abstained from voting on the proposal.

Item 6.    Exhibits

        The exhibits are listed on the Exhibit Index and are included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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SIGNATURES

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

    AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
August 6, 2009    

 

 

/s/ DARRELL W. CRATE

Darrell W. Crate
on behalf of the Registrant as Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(and also as Principal Financial and Principal
Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.   Description
  10.1   Annual Director Compensation adopted July 21, 2009.

 

10.2

 

Distribution Agency Agreement, dated July 31, 2009, by and between the Company and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch.

 

10.3

 

Form of Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated July 31, 2009, by and between the Company and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

 

31.1

 

Certification of Registrant's Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

31.2

 

Certification of Registrant's Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

32.1

 

Certification of Registrant's Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

32.2

 

Certification of Registrant's Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.



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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (dollars in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)
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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (dollars in thousands) (unaudited)
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EXHIBIT INDEX