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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2002

AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  0001-13459
(Commission
file number)
  043218510
(IRS employer
identification no.)


600 Hale Street, Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

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




Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure

        Registrant is filing this Form 8-K in order to file a recent earnings press release, which is attached below. By this filing, Registrant is not establishing the practice of filing all earnings press releases in the future and may discontinue such filings at any time.


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 hereunto duly authorized.

  AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

Date: October 24, 2002

/s/  
DARRELL W. CRATE      
DARRELL W. CRATE
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(and also as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

    Contact:   Darrell W. Crate
        Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
        (617) 747-3300

AMG Reports Financial and Operating Results for
Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002

Company Reports Cash EPS for Third Quarter of $1.08

Boston, MA, October 23, 2002—Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) today reported its financial and operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2002.

Cash earnings per share ("Cash EPS") for the third quarter of 2002 were $1.08. (Cash EPS is the Company's reported EPS figure plus non-cash charges on a per share basis which arise from the use of the purchase method of accounting. The Company considers Cash EPS to be the most meaningful measure of its financial performance.) Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2002 were $0.57, and net income for the third quarter was $12.8 million. Cash Net Income (net income plus the non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization and deferred taxes related to intangible assets) was $24.2 million. These operating results reflect changes in the accounting for intangible assets as a result of the implementation of Financial Accounting Standard No. 142 in the first quarter of 2002, and therefore are not directly comparable to operating results for the third quarter of 2001. For the third quarter of 2002, revenue was $115.3 million, compared to $96.6 million for the third quarter of 2001. EBITDA for the third quarter of 2002 was $32.7 million, compared to $31.9 million for the same period of 2001. For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, revenue was $364.2 million, compared to $297.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was $105.5 million, compared to $96.8 million for the same period of 2001.

The aggregate net client cash flows from directly managed assets for the third quarter were approximately $525 million, while outflows of overlay assets were approximately $742 million. These aggregate net client cash flows for the quarter resulted in essentially no change to AMG's annualized EBITDA due to the mix of fees and ownership percentages. The aggregate assets under management of AMG's affiliated investment management firms at September 30, 2002 were $68.5 billion.

"AMG produced stable earnings notwithstanding the sharp declines in the equity markets during the third quarter," stated William J. Nutt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We continue to benefit from the diversity among our Affiliates, which provides us with a balanced exposure to value and growth investment styles, and broad participation in the mutual fund, high net worth and institutional distribution channels. In addition, we are pleased that our Affiliates continue to generate internal growth through positive client cash flows from directly managed assets for the year-to-date, despite the difficult equity market environment."

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2002
October 23, 2002
Page 2 of 7

"As a group, our Affiliates produced strong performance relative to their peers and benchmarks for the quarter as well as the year-to-date," stated Sean M. Healey, President and Chief Operating Officer. "For example, deep value manager Tweedy, Browne continues to perform well. Its largest product, the Morningstar five-star rated Tweedy, Browne Global Value Fund, produced outstanding results compared to its competitors. On a relative basis, growth manager Friess Associates is also having a very good year, with its Brandywine and Brandywine Blue funds ranking in the top decile within their respective Morningstar categories for the year-to-date." Mr. Healey continued, "Finally, in addition to closing our investment in Third Avenue Management this quarter, we also closed the syndication of a new, three-year, $235 million credit facility. Combined with our strong cash flow from operations, the credit facility provides AMG with an additional source of capital to fund new investments, repay indebtedness, or to opportunistically repurchase our stock, as appropriate."

AMG is an asset management company with equity investments in a diverse group of mid-sized investment management firms. AMG's strategy is to generate growth through the internal growth of its existing Affiliates, as well as through investments in new Affiliates. AMG's innovative transaction structure allows individual members of each Affiliate's management team to retain or receive significant direct equity ownership in their firm while maintaining operating autonomy. In addition, AMG provides centralized assistance to its Affiliates in strategic matters, marketing, distribution, product development and operations.


Certain matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. 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 investment performance of our Affiliates and their ability to effectively market their investment strategies, and other risks detailed from time to time in AMG's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Reference is hereby made to the "Cautionary Statements" set forth in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.

The source for Morningstar information is Morningstar, Inc. and is provided at www.morningstar.com. Chicago-based Morningstar is the leading provider of mutual fund, stock, and variable-insurance investment information. An independent company, Morningstar does not own, operate, or hold any interest in mutual funds, stocks, or insurance products.


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 1-800-366-7449 (domestic calls) or 1-303-262-2141 (international calls) starting at 10:45 a.m. Eastern Time. Please dial the appropriate number at least ten minutes before the call begins. The teleconference will be available for replay from approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 30, 2002. To access the replay, please dial 1-800-405-2236 (domestic calls) or 1-303-590-3000 (international calls), pass code 501618. The live call and the replay (through October 30, 2002) may also be accessed via the Web at www.amg.com.

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For more information on Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.,
please visit AMG's Web site at www.amg.com.


Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2002
October 23, 2002
Page 3 of 7

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
Financial Highlights
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Three Months
Ended
9/30/01

  Three Months
Ended
9/30/02

Revenue   $ 96,584   $ 115,258
EBITDA (A)   $ 31,937   $ 32,690
Net Income   $ 12,352   $ 12,819
Cash Net Income (B)   $ 20,734   $ 24,166

Average shares outstanding—diluted

 

 

22,841,832

 

 

22,301,801
Earnings per share—diluted   $ 0.54   $ 0.57
Cash earnings per share—diluted (C)   $ 0.91   $ 1.08
 
  December 31,
2001

  September 30,
2002

Cash and cash equivalents   $ 73,427   $ 77,892
Senior debt   $ 452,894   $ 533,751
Stockholders' equity   $ 543,340   $ 560,613

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2002
October 23, 2002
Page 4 of 7

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
Financial Highlights
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Nine Months
Ended
9/30/01

  Nine Months
Ended
9/30/02

Revenue   $ 297,722   $ 364,224
EBITDA (A)   $ 96,805   $ 105,536
Net Income   $ 37,389   $ 42,680
Cash Net Income (B)   $ 62,399   $ 74,561

Average shares outstanding—diluted

 

 

22,683,862

 

 

22,714,620
Earnings per share—diluted   $ 1.65   $ 1.88
Cash earnings per share—diluted (C)   $ 2.75   $ 3.28

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2002
October 23, 2002
Page 5 of 7

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
Financial Highlights
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Three Months
Ended
9/30/02

  Nine Months
Ended
9/30/02

 
Assets under management (at period end, in millions):   $ 68,524   $ 68,524  
Revenue:   $ 115,258   $ 364,224  
Owners' Allocation (D):   $ 56,705   $ 186,718  
EBITDA Contribution (E):   $ 38,015   $ 122,861  

Reconciliation of EBITDA Contribution to EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Total EBITDA Contribution (as above)   $ 38,015   $ 122,861  
  Less, holding company expenses     (5,325 )   (17,325 )
   
 
 
  EBITDA   $ 32,690   $ 105,536  
   
 
 

Notes:

(A)
EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.

(B)
Cash Net Income represents net income plus depreciation, amortization and deferred taxes. In periods prior to 2002, Cash Net Income represents net income plus depreciation and amortization.

(C)
Cash earnings per share represents Cash Net Income divided by average shares outstanding.

(D)
Owners' Allocation represents the portion of an Affiliate's revenue which is allocated to the owners of that Affiliate, including AMG, generally in proportion to their ownership interest, pursuant to the revenue sharing agreement with such Affiliate.

(E)
EBITDA Contribution represents the portion of an Affiliate's revenue that is allocated to AMG after amounts retained by the Affiliate for compensation and day-to-day operating and overhead expenses, but before the interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expenses of the Affiliate.

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2002
October 23, 2002
Page 6 of 7

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Quarter Ended September 30,
  Year to Date September 30,
 
 
  2001
  2002
  2001
  2002
 
Revenue   $ 96,584   $ 115,258   $ 297,722   $ 364,224  
Operating expenses:                          
  Compensation and related expenses     31,463     41,525     98,369     125,013  
  Amortization of intangible assets     7,006     3,825     20,848     10,521  
  Depreciation and other amortization     1,376     1,525     4,162     4,327  
  Selling, general and administrative     18,487     18,893     55,601     62,561  
  Other operating expenses     2,578     4,265     7,866     11,279  
   
 
 
 
 
      60,910     70,033     186,846     213,701  
   
 
 
 
 
Operating income     35,674     45,225     110,876     150,523  
   
 
 
 
 
Non-operating (income) and expenses:                          
  Investment and other income     (1,952 )   (1,206 )   (3,946 )   (2,598 )
  Interest expense     2,970     5,974     9,482     19,554  
   
 
 
 
 
      1,018     4,768     5,536     16,956  
   
 
 
 
 
Income before minority interest and taxes     34,656     40,457     105,340     133,567  
Minority interest     (14,071 )   (19,091 )   (43,027 )   (62,433 )
   
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes     20,585     21,366     62,313     71,134  
Income taxes—current     6,525     2,550     20,473     11,421  
Income taxes—deferred     1,708     5,997     4,451     17,033  
   
 
 
 
 
Net income   $ 12,352   $ 12,819   $ 37,389   $ 42,680  
   
 
 
 
 

Average shares outstanding—basic

 

 

22,180,058

 

 

21,907,342

 

 

22,117,858

 

 

22,108,441

 
Average shares outstanding—diluted     22,841,832     22,301,801     22,683,862     22,714,620  

Earnings per share—basic

 

$

0.56

 

$

0.59

 

$

1.69

 

$

1.93

 
Earnings per share—diluted   $ 0.54   $ 0.57   $ 1.65   $ 1.88  

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2002
October 23, 2002
Page 7 of 7

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

 
  December 31,
2001

  September 30,
2002

 
Assets              
Current assets:              
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 73,427   $ 77,892  
  Investment advisory fees receivable     57,148     47,372  
  Other current assets     9,464     11,080  
   
 
 
    Total current assets     140,039     136,344  
Fixed assets, net     17,802     19,647  
Equity investment in Affiliate     1,732      
Acquired client relationships, net     319,645     377,174  
Goodwill, net     655,311     736,081  
Other assets     25,792     23,575  
   
 
 
    Total assets   $ 1,160,321   $ 1,292,821  
   
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity              
Current liabilities:              
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   $ 67,136   $ 81,593  
  Senior bank debt     25,000      
  Zero coupon convertible debt     227,894      
   
 
 
    Total current liabilities     320,030     81,593  
Senior bank debt         75,000  
Zero coupon convertible debt         228,751  
Mandatory convertible debt     200,000     230,000  
Deferred taxes     38,081     55,353  
Other long-term liabilities     23,795     35,021  
   
 
 
    Total liabilities     581,906     705,718  
Minority interest     35,075     26,490  
Stockholders' equity:              
  Common stock     235     235  
  Additional paid-in capital     405,087     405,769  
  Accumulated other comprehensive income     (846 )   (371 )
  Retained earnings     190,502     233,182  
   
 
 
      594,978     638,815  
  Less treasury shares, at cost     (51,638 )   (78,202 )
   
 
 
    Total stockholders' equity     543,340     560,613  
   
 
 
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 1,160,321   $ 1,292,821  
   
 
 



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