Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) today reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015.

For the second quarter of 2015, Economic earnings per share (“Economic EPS”) were $3.08, compared to $2.65 for the same period of 2014, and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2015 were $2.31, compared to $1.75 for the same period of 2014. For the second quarter of 2015, Economic net income was $171.4 million, compared to $149.8 million for the same period of 2014. For the second quarter of 2015, Net income was $128.7 million, compared to $99.1 million for the same period of 2014. For the second quarter of 2015, EBITDA was $239.2 million, compared to $211.9 million for the same period of 2014. (Economic EPS, Economic net income, and EBITDA are defined in the attached tables, along with reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.)

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, Economic net income was $333.5 million, EBITDA was $460.1 million, and Net income was $256.7 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, Economic net income was $287.7 million, EBITDA was $403.8 million, and Net income was $176.2 million.

Net client cash flows for the second quarter of 2015 were $4.1 billion. AMG’s aggregate assets under management were approximately $650 billion at June 30, 2015, pro forma for a pending investment.

“AMG generated strong results for the second quarter, reporting Economic earnings per share of $3.08, a 16% increase over the second quarter of 2014,” stated Sean M. Healey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMG. “Against the backdrop of elevated market volatility, our results reflect ongoing successful execution across all aspects of our business, including strong organic growth, excellent long-term performance of our Affiliates, and additional investments in outstanding new Affiliates.”

“We have generated strong organic growth from positive client cash flows for 21 consecutive quarters – including over $4 billion in net inflows during the second quarter – which is particularly notable given the muted investor risk appetite observed by the broader industry,” Mr. Healey continued. “Global institutional clients increasingly recognize the competitive advantages of boutique firms in generating alpha for the return-seeking portions of their portfolios. With their industry-leading products in the most attractive areas in active equities and alternatives, our Affiliates continue to benefit from these demand trends, and we see ongoing opportunities to win new business across a broad range of geographies and channels.”

“Finally, the transaction environment remains highly favorable for us, and we are making meaningful progress with a number of outstanding prospects across a diverse array of leading traditional and alternative firms globally,” Mr. Healey concluded. “In addition, we were pleased to announce our fifth Wealth Partners Affiliate, myCIO, a leading wealth management boutique with approximately $7 billion in client assets, and we continue to see substantial opportunities to partner with outstanding wealth management firms. Looking ahead, given our unparalleled competitive position, including a proven track record of successful partnerships spanning over two decades, we are uniquely well positioned to execute on a broad and diverse opportunity set of prospective Affiliates.”

About AMG

AMG is a global asset management company with equity investments in leading boutique investment management firms. AMG’s innovative partnership approach allows each Affiliate’s management team to own significant equity in their firm while maintaining operational autonomy. AMG’s strategy is to generate growth through the internal growth of existing Affiliates, as well as through investments in new Affiliates. In addition, AMG provides centralized assistance to its Affiliates in strategic matters, marketing, distribution, product development and operations. As of June 30, 2015, AMG’s aggregate assets under management were approximately $650 billion, pro forma for a pending investment, in more than 500 investment products across a broad range of investment styles, asset classes and distribution channels. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.amg.com.

Certain matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations regarding the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital resources and other non-historical statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “guidance,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “predicts,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including changes in the securities or financial markets or in general economic conditions, the availability of equity and debt financing, competition for acquisitions of interests in investment management firms, the ability to close pending investments, the investment performance and growth rates of our Affiliates and their ability to effectively market their investment strategies, the mix of Affiliate contributions to our earnings and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in our filings with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

From time to time, AMG may use its website as a distribution channel of material Company information. AMG routinely posts financial and other important information regarding the Company in the Investor Relations section of its website at www.amg.com and encourages investors to consult that section regularly.

Financial Tables Follow

A teleconference will be held with AMG’s management at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time today. Parties interested in listening to the teleconference should dial 1-877-407-9210 (domestic calls) or 1-201-689-8049 (international calls) starting at 10:45 a.m. Eastern time. Those wishing to listen to the teleconference should dial the appropriate number at least ten minutes before the call begins.

The teleconference will also be available for replay beginning approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call. To hear a replay of the call, please dial 1-877-660-6853 (domestic calls) or 1-201-612-7415 (international calls) and provide conference ID 13613761. The live call and replay of the session, and additional financial information referenced during the teleconference, can also be accessed via AMG’s website at http://www.amg.com/InvestorRelations/.

             
AMG
Financial Highlights
(in millions, except per share data)
 
Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
6/30/14 6/30/15
 
Revenue $ 636.3 $ 646.6
 
Net income (controlling interest) $ 99.1 $ 128.7
 
Economic net income (controlling interest) (A) $ 149.8 $ 171.4
 
EBITDA (controlling interest) (B) $ 211.9 $ 239.2
 
 
Average shares outstanding (diluted) 56.6 57.5
 
Earnings per share (diluted) $ 1.75 $ 2.31
 
Average shares outstanding (adjusted diluted) (C) 56.6 55.6
 
Economic earnings per share (C) $ 2.65 $ 3.08
 
 
 
December 31, 2014   June 30, 2015
 
Cash and cash equivalents $ 550.6 $ 488.5
 
Senior bank debt $ 855.0 $ 475.0
 
Senior notes $ 736.8 $ 1,084.3
 
Convertible securities $ 303.1 $ 304.1
 
Stockholders’ equity $ 2,627.0 $ 2,651.1
               
AMG
Financial Highlights
(in millions, except per share data)
 
Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
6/30/14 6/30/15
 
Revenue $ 1,229.4 $ 1,281.6
 
Net income (controlling interest) $ 176.2 $ 256.7
 
Economic net income (controlling interest) (A) $ 287.7 $ 333.5
 
EBITDA (controlling interest) (B) $ 403.8 $ 460.1
 
 
 
Average shares outstanding (diluted) 55.9 57.7
 
Earnings per share (diluted) $ 3.15 $ 4.58
 
Average shares outstanding (adjusted diluted) (C) 56.1 55.7
 
Economic earnings per share (C) $ 5.13 $ 5.99
               
AMG
Reconciliations of Earnings Per Share Calculation
(in millions, except per share data)
 
Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
6/30/14 6/30/15
 
Net income (controlling interest) $ 99.1 $ 128.7
Convertible securities interest expense, net   -   3.8
Net income (controlling interest), as adjusted $ 99.1 $ 132.5
 
Average shares outstanding (diluted) 56.6 57.5
 
Earnings per share (diluted) $ 1.75 $ 2.31
 
 
 
 
Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
6/30/14 6/30/15
 
Net income (controlling interest) $ 176.2 $ 256.7
Convertible securities interest expense, net   -   7.6
Net income (controlling interest), as adjusted $ 176.2 $ 264.3
 
Average shares outstanding (diluted) 55.9 57.7
 
Earnings per share (diluted) $ 3.15 $ 4.58
               
AMG
Reconciliations of Average Shares Outstanding
(in millions)
 
Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
6/30/14 6/30/15
 
Average shares outstanding (diluted) 56.6 57.5
Assumed issuance of junior convertible securities shares - (2.2 )
Dilutive impact of junior convertible securities shares - 0.3  
Average shares outstanding (adjusted diluted) (C) 56.6 55.6  
 
 
 
Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
6/30/14 6/30/15
 
Average shares outstanding (diluted) 55.9 57.7
Assumed issuance of junior convertible securities shares - (2.2 )
Dilutive impact of junior convertible securities shares 0.2 0.2  
Average shares outstanding (adjusted diluted) (C) 56.1 55.7  
                         
AMG
Operating Results
Assets Under Management
(in millions)
 
Statement of Changes - Quarter to Date
Institutional

Mutual
Fund

  

High Net
Worth

   Total
 
Assets under management, March 31, 2015 $ 360,013 $ 193,722 $ 78,428 $ 632,163
Client cash inflows 16,187 12,427 3,223 31,837
Client cash outflows   (10,093 )   (14,536 )   (3,154 )   (27,783 )
Net client cash flows   6,094     (2,109 )   69     4,054  
New investments (D) 719 - 5,198 5,917
Market changes (733 ) 273 595 135
Other   493     (19 )   (5 )   469  
Assets under management, June 30, 2015 $ 366,586   $ 191,867   $ 84,285   $ 642,738  
 
 
 
Statement of Changes - Year to Date
Institutional

Mutual
Fund

High Net
Worth

Total
 
Assets under management, December 31, 2014 $ 355,600 $ 188,428 $ 76,158 $ 620,186
Client cash inflows 29,209 26,164 6,679 62,052
Client cash outflows   (20,186 )   (26,911 )   (5,569 )   (52,666 )
Net client cash flows   9,023     (747 )   1,110     9,386  
New investments (D) 719 - 5,198 5,917
Market changes 795 4,205 1,824 6,824
Other   449     (19 )   (5 )   425  
Assets under management, June 30, 2015 $ 366,586   $ 191,867   $ 84,285   $ 642,738  
                         
AMG
Operating Results
Financial Results
(in millions)
 
 
Three Three
Months Months
Ended Percent Ended Percent
6/30/14 of Total 6/30/15 of Total
Revenue
Institutional $ 265.2 42 % $ 255.4 39 %
Mutual Fund 310.0 49 % 323.0 50 %
High Net Worth   61.1 9 %   68.2 11 %
$ 636.3 100 % $ 646.6 100 %
 
EBITDA (controlling interest) (B)
Institutional $ 112.9 53 % $ 122.0 51 %
Mutual Fund 78.4 37 % 92.4 39 %
High Net Worth   20.6 10 %   24.8 10 %
$ 211.9 100 % $ 239.2 100 %
 
 
 
Six Six
Months Months
Ended Percent Ended Percent
6/30/14

 

of Total

6/30/15 of Total
Revenue
Institutional $ 510.1 41 % $ 508.3 40 %
Mutual Fund 601.9 49 % 641.3 50 %
High Net Worth   117.4 10 %   132.0 10 %
$ 1,229.4 100 % $ 1,281.6 100 %
 
EBITDA (controlling interest) (B)
Institutional $ 211.5 52 % $ 230.8 50 %
Mutual Fund 153.0 38 % 182.5 40 %
High Net Worth   39.3 10 %   46.8 10 %
$ 403.8 100 % $ 460.1 100 %
               
AMG
Reconciliations of Performance Measures
(in millions)
 
Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
6/30/14 6/30/15
 
Net income (controlling interest) $ 99.1 $ 128.7
Intangible amortization and impairments 30.8 30.0
Intangible-related deferred taxes 18.4 20.7
Other economic items (E)   1.5   (8.0 )
Economic net income (controlling interest) (A) $ 149.8 $ 171.4  
 
Net income (controlling interest) $ 99.1 $ 128.7
Interest expense 20.0 22.5
Imputed interest and contingent payment arrangements (E) 2.4 (13.2 )
Income taxes 57.7 69.2
Depreciation and other amortization 1.9 2.0
Intangible amortization and impairments   30.8   30.0  
EBITDA (controlling interest) (B) $ 211.9 $ 239.2  
 
Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended
6/30/14 6/30/15
 
Net income (controlling interest) $ 176.2 $ 256.7
Intangible amortization and impairments 58.1 59.8
Intangible-related deferred taxes 35.3 41.1
Other economic items (E)   18.1   (24.1 )
Economic net income (controlling interest) (A) $ 287.7 $ 333.5  
 
Net income (controlling interest) $ 176.2 $ 256.7
Interest expense 37.7 44.7
Imputed interest and contingent payment arrangements (E) 24.8 (40.4 )
Income taxes 103.3 135.4
Depreciation and other amortization 3.7 3.9
Intangible amortization and impairments   58.1   59.8  
EBITDA (controlling interest) (B) $ 403.8 $ 460.1  
                         
AMG
Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2014 2015 2014 2015
 
Revenue $ 636.3 $ 646.6 $ 1,229.4 $ 1,281.6
Operating expenses:
Compensation and related expenses 272.6 292.2 508.3 544.9
Selling, general and administrative 122.8 114.3 245.1 223.0
Intangible amortization and impairments 28.1 28.1 55.5 55.9
Depreciation and other amortization 4.1 4.6 7.9 9.0
Other operating expenses   10.3     12.2     20.2     22.1  
  437.9     451.4     837.0     854.9  
Operating income   198.4     195.2     392.4     426.7  
 
Income from equity method investments   54.7     60.1     100.9     113.2  
 
Other non-operating (income) and expenses:
Investment and other income (8.4 ) (16.0 ) (16.6 ) (16.7 )
Interest expense 20.0 22.5 37.7 44.7
Imputed interest expense and
contingent payment arrangements (E)   2.4     (13.2 )   24.8     (40.4 )
  14.0     (6.7 )   45.9     (12.4 )
 
Income before income taxes 239.1 262.0 447.4 552.3
 
Income taxes (F)   61.1     72.1     110.0     141.7  
Net income 178.0 189.9 337.4 410.6
 
Net income (non-controlling interests) (78.9 ) (61.2 ) (161.2 ) (153.9 )
       
Net income (controlling interest) $ 99.1   $ 128.7   $ 176.2   $ 256.7  
 
Average shares outstanding (basic) 55.4 54.6 54.6 54.7
Average shares outstanding (diluted) 56.6 57.5 55.9 57.7
 
Earnings per share (basic) $ 1.79 $ 2.36 $ 3.23 $ 4.70
Earnings per share (diluted) $ 1.75 $ 2.31 $ 3.15 $ 4.58
               
 
AMG
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions)
 
December 31, June 30,
2014 2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 550.6 $ 488.5
Receivables 425.9 482.0
Investments in marketable securities 172.6 261.5
Other investments 167.2 165.7
Fixed assets, net 95.4 97.8
Goodwill 2,652.8 2,670.0
Acquired client relationships, net 1,778.4 1,749.8
Equity investments in Affiliates 1,783.5 1,692.1
Other assets   71.7     71.4  
Total assets $ 7,698.1   $ 7,678.8  
 
Liabilities and Equity
Payables and accrued liabilities $ 808.3 $ 632.0
Senior bank debt 855.0 475.0
Senior notes 736.8 1,084.3
Convertible securities 303.1 304.1
Deferred income taxes 491.7 572.9
Other liabilities   214.5     229.4  
Total liabilities 3,409.4 3,297.7
 
Redeemable non-controlling interests 645.5 744.3
Equity:
Common stock 0.6 0.6
Additional paid-in capital 672.2 501.3
Accumulated other comprehensive income 31.8 76.1
Retained earnings   2,163.3     2,420.0  
2,867.9 2,998.0
Less: treasury stock, at cost   (240.9 )   (346.9 )
Total stockholders’ equity 2,627.0 2,651.1
Non-controlling interests   1,016.2     985.7  
Total equity   3,643.2     3,636.8  
Total liabilities and equity $ 7,698.1   $ 7,678.8  
                     
AMG
Notes
(in millions)
 
(A)

Under our Economic net income (controlling interest) definition, we add to Net income (controlling interest) our share of intangible amortization (including equity method intangible amortization) and impairments, deferred taxes related to intangible assets, and other economic items which include non-cash imputed interest (principally related to the accounting for convertible securities and contingent payment arrangements) and certain Affiliate equity expenses. We consider Economic net income (controlling interest) an important measure of our financial performance, as we believe it best represents operating performance before our share of non-cash expenses relating to the acquisition of interests in our affiliated investment management firms, and it is therefore employed as our principal performance benchmark. This non-GAAP performance measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, Net income (controlling interest) or any other GAAP measure of financial performance or liquidity.

 

We add back intangible amortization and impairments attributable to acquired client relationships because these expenses do not correspond to the changes in the value of these assets, which do not diminish predictably over time. The portion of deferred taxes generally attributable to intangible assets (including goodwill) is added back because we believe it is unlikely these accruals will be used to settle material tax obligations. We add back non-cash imputed interest and reductions or increases in contingent payment arrangements because it better reflects our contractual interest obligations. We add back non-cash expenses relating to certain transfers of equity between Affiliate partners when these transfers have no dilutive effect to shareholders.

 
(B)

EBITDA (controlling interest) represents our performance before our share of interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. We believe that many investors use this information when comparing the financial performance of companies in the investment management industry. EBITDA (controlling interest), as calculated by us, may not be consistent with computations of EBITDA by other companies. This non-GAAP performance measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, Net income (controlling interest) or any other GAAP measure of financial performance or liquidity.

 
(C)

Economic earnings per share represents Economic net income (controlling interest) divided by the average shares outstanding (adjusted diluted). In this calculation, the potential share issuance in connection with our convertible securities is measured using a “treasury stock” method. Under this method, only the net number of shares of common stock equal to the value of the convertible securities in excess of par, if any, are deemed to be outstanding. We believe the inclusion of net shares under a treasury stock method best reflects the benefit of the increase in available capital resources (which could be used to repurchase shares of common stock) that occurs when these securities are converted and we are relieved of our debt obligation. This method does not take into account any increase or decrease in our cost of capital in an assumed conversion. Economic earnings per share is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, Earnings per share (diluted) or any other GAAP measure of financial performance.

 
(D) We completed our investment in Baker Street Advisors, LLC in the second quarter of 2015.
 
(E)

In the first and second quarters of 2015, we adjusted our estimate of our contingent payment obligations and, accordingly, reported gains attributable to the controlling interest of $29.8 ($18.5 net of tax) and $15.0 ($9.3 net of tax), respectively.

 
(F)

Our consolidated income tax provision includes taxes attributable to the controlling interest, and to a lesser extent, taxes attributable to non-controlling interests, as follows:

 
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
  2014     2015   2014     2015  
Current income taxes $ 42.3 $ 43.4 $ 72.6 $ 75.4
Intangible-related deferred taxes 18.4 20.7 35.3 41.1
Other deferred taxes   (3.0 )   5.1     (4.6 )   18.9  
Taxes attributable to controlling interest 57.7 69.2 103.3 135.4
Taxes attributable to non-controlling interests   3.4     2.9     6.7     6.3  
Total income taxes $ 61.1   $ 72.1   $ 110.0   $ 141.7  
 
Income before taxes (controlling interest) $ 156.8 $ 197.9 $ 279.5 $ 392.1
 
Effective tax rate * 36.8 % 35.0 % 37.0 % 34.5 %
 

* Taxes attributable to the controlling interest divided by controlling interest share of the consolidated income before taxes.