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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): April 23, 2003

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 7. Exhibits.

        Exhibit 99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated April 23, 2003.

Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.

        The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 9, "Regulation FD Disclosure" and Item 12, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition." On April 23, 2003, Registrant issued a press release setting forth Registrant's financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2003. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference.


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: April 23, 2003

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



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

AMG Reports Financial and Operating Results for First Quarter of 2003
Company Reports EPS of $0.60; Cash EPS of $1.11

Boston, MA, April 23, 2003—Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) today reported its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003.

Cash earnings per share ("Cash EPS") for the first quarter of 2003 were $1.11, compared to $1.08 for the first quarter of 2002, while diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2003 were $0.60, compared to $0.63 for the same period of 2002. Cash Net Income was $24.0 million for the first quarter of 2003, compared to $24.7 million for the first quarter of 2002. Net Income for the first quarter of 2003 was $13.0 million, compared to $14.5 million for the first quarter of 2002. (Cash EPS and Cash Net Income are defined in the attached tables.)

For the first quarter of 2003, revenue was $110.2 million, compared to $119.3 million for the first quarter of 2002. EBITDA for the first quarter of 2003 was $32.6 million, compared to $35.4 million for the same period of 2002.

Net client cash flows from directly managed assets for the first quarter of 2003 were approximately $64 million, while outflows of overlay assets were approximately $22 million. Net inflows in the institutional channel were $527 million, while net outflows in the high net worth and mutual fund channels were $400 million and $85 million, respectively. These aggregate net client cash flows for the quarter resulted in an increase of approximately $0.1 million to AMG's annualized EBITDA. The aggregate assets under management of AMG's affiliated investment management firms at March 31, 2003 were $68.4 billion.

"AMG's diversified exposure among our Affiliates' products to a broad range of investment styles and distribution channels continues to provide stability to our earnings in changing equity market conditions," stated William J. Nutt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "While our results in retail-oriented channels reflect the challenges faced across the industry, Affiliates in the institutional channel, such as Systematic, Frontier and First Quadrant, produced strong investment performance and net client cash flows for the quarter."

"Our Affiliate Development team continues to work with our Affiliates to enhance the growth and profitability of their businesses through individual and collective initiatives," stated Sean M. Healey, President and Chief Operating Officer. "This quarter, together with our Affiliate, Rorer Asset Management, we announced the launch of Advantage Outsourcing Solutions, a centralized back office platform. We will now be able to leverage this industry-leading platform for other AMG Affiliates, as well as offer it to third party investment management companies." Mr. Healey continued, "In addition, in February, we strengthened our balance sheet and extended the maturity of our obligations with the sale of $300 million of convertible securities and the subsequent repurchase of a significant portion of our outstanding zero coupon convertible securities. Finally, we continue to identify investment opportunities in high quality mid-sized asset management firms, as well as other related businesses which can complement or enhance the operations of our existing Affiliates."



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, 2002.

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 1-800-218-4007 (domestic calls) or 1-303-262-2130 (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 April 23, 2004. To access the replay, please dial 1-800-405-2236 (domestic calls) or 1-303-590-3000 (international calls), pass code 533802. The live call and the replay (through April 23, 2004) 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.

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

Financial Highlights
(dollars in thousands, except as indicated and per share data)

 
  Three Months
Ended
3/31/02

  Three Months
Ended
3/31/03

Revenue   $ 119,335   $ 110,247
Net Income   $ 14,508   $ 12,997
Cash Net Income (A)   $ 24,687   $ 24,014
EBITDA (B)   $ 35,398   $ 32,631
Average shares outstanding—diluted     22,963,309     21,728,942
Earnings per share—diluted   $ 0.63   $ 0.60
Cash earnings per share—diluted (C)   $ 1.08   $ 1.11
 
  December 31,
2002

  March 31,
2003

Cash and cash equivalents   $ 27,708   $ 171,385
Senior indebtedness   $ 229,023   $ 427,445
Mandatory convertible securities   $ 230,000   $ 230,000
Stockholders' equity   $ 571,861   $ 551,359

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

Operating Results
(in thousands, except as indicated)

Assets Under Management

Statement of Changes

 
  High Net
Worth

  Mutual
Fund

  Institutional
  Total
 
(in millions)                          
Assets under management, December 31, 2002   $ 20,664   $ 16,379   $ 33,766   $ 70,809  
  Net client cash flows—directly managed assets     (400 )   (85 )   549     64  
  Net client cash flows—overlay assets             (22 )   (22 )
  Investment performance     (701 )   (861 )   (878 )   (2,440 )
   
 
 
 
 
Assets under management, March 31, 2003   $ 19,563   $ 15,433   $ 33,415   $ 68,411  
   
 
 
 
 

Financial Results

 
  Three Months
Ended
3/31/02

  % of Total
  Three Months
Ended
3/31/03

  % of Total
 
Revenue                      
  High Net Worth   $ 36,221   30 % $ 32,015   29 %
  Mutual Fund     38,678   33 %   41,446   38 %
  Institutional     44,436   37 %   36,786   33 %
   
 
 
 
 
    $ 119,335   100 % $ 110,247   100 %
   
 
 
 
 
EBITDA (B)                      
  High Net Worth   $ 11,042   31 % $ 9,779   30 %
  Mutual Fund     11,917   34 %   12,350   38 %
  Institutional     12,439   35 %   10,502   32 %
   
 
 
 
 
    $ 35,398   100 % $ 32,631   100 %
   
 
 
 
 

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

Reconciliation of Performance and Liquidity Measures
(in thousands)

 
  Three Months
Ended
3/31/02

  Three Months
Ended
3/31/03

 
Net Income   $ 14,508   $ 12,997  
  Intangible amortization     3,332     4,014  
  Intangible-related deferred taxes(D)     5,497     5,950  
  Affiliate depreciation(E)     1,350     1,053  
   
 
 
Cash Net Income(A)   $ 24,687   $ 24,014  
   
 
 
Cash flow from operations   $ 10,648   $ (2,085 )
  Interest expense, net of non-cash items     4,773     4,588  
  Current tax provision     4,175     2,052  
  Changes in assets and liabilities, and other adjustments     15,802     28,076  
   
 
 
EBITDA (B)   $ 35,398   $ 32,631  
  Holding company expenses     6,000     4,985  
   
 
 
EBITDA Contribution   $ 41,398   $ 37,616  
   
 
 

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Quarter Ended March 31,
 
 
  2002
  2003
 
Revenue   $ 119,335   $ 110,247  
Operating expenses:              
  Compensation and related expenses     41,442     39,311  
  Amortization of intangible assets     3,332     4,014  
  Depreciation and other amortization     1,350     1,514  
  Selling, general and administrative     19,607     19,518  
  Other operating expenses     3,866     3,968  
   
 
 
      69,597     68,325  
   
 
 
Operating income     49,738     41,922  
   
 
 
Non-operating (income) and expenses:              
  Investment and other income     (600 )   (1,475 )
  Interest expense     6,536     5,441  
   
 
 
      5,936     3,966  
   
 
 
Income before minority interest and taxes     43,802     37,956  
Minority interest     (19,622 )   (16,294 )
   
 
 
Income before income taxes     24,180     21,662  
Income taxes—current     4,175     2,052  
Income taxes—intangible-related deferred     5,408     5,950  
Income taxes—other deferred     89     663  
   
 
 
Net Income   $ 14,508   $ 12,997  
   
 
 
Average shares outstanding—basic     22,224,931     21,392,149  
Average shares outstanding—diluted     22,963,309     21,728,942  
Earnings per share—basic   $ 0.65   $ 0.61  
Earnings per share—diluted   $ 0.63   $ 0.60  
Supplemental operating expense information:              
  Holding company expenses   $ 6,000   $ 4,985  

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

 
  December 31,
2002

  March 31,
2003

 
Assets
             
Current assets:              
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 27,708   $ 171,385  
  Investment advisory fees receivable     50,798     45,193  
  Other current assets     11,009     12,802  
   
 
 
    Total current assets     89,515     229,380  
Fixed assets, net     19,228     19,223  
Acquired client relationships, net     374,011     370,602  
Goodwill, net     739,053     741,568  
Other assets     21,187     27,662  
   
 
 
    Total assets   $ 1,242,994   $ 1,388,435  
   
 
 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Current liabilities:              
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   $ 81,404   $ 57,381  
  Notes payable to related party     12,348     9,697  
   
 
 
    Total current liabilities     93,752     67,078  
Senior convertible debt     229,023     427,445  
Mandatory convertible securities     230,000     230,000  
Deferred taxes     61,658     68,271  
Other long-term liabilities     26,202     20,075  
   
 
 
    Total liabilities     640,635     812,869  
Minority interest     30,498     24,207  
Stockholders' equity:              
  Common stock     235     235  
  Additional paid-in capital     405,769     405,751  
  Accumulated other comprehensive income     (244 )   (55 )
  Retained earnings     246,444     259,441  
   
 
 
      652,204     665,372  
Less treasury shares, at cost     (80,343 )   (114,013 )
   
 
 
  Total stockholders' equity     571,861     551,359  
   
 
 
  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 1,242,994   $ 1,388,435  
   
 
 

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
(in thousands)

 
  Quarter Ended March 31,
 
 
  2002
  2003
 
Cash flow from (used in) operating activities:              
  Net Income   $ 14,508   $ 12,997  
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to net cash flow from operating activities:              
  Amortization of intangible assets     3,332     4,014  
  Amortization of debt issuance costs     1,483     603  
  Depreciation and other amortization     1,350     1,514  
  Deferred income tax provision     5,381     6,613  
  Accretion of interest     280     250  
  Other adjustments     61     (531 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:              
  Decrease (increase) in investment advisory fees receivable     (2,016 )   5,605  
  Increase in other current assets     (850 )   (1,793 )
  Decrease in non-current other receivables     271     234  
  Decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities     (6,628 )   (25,300 )
  Decrease in minority interest     (6,524 )   (6,291 )
   
 
 
    Cash flow from (used in) operating activities     10,648     (2,085 )
   
 
 
Cash flow used in investing activities:              
  Purchase of fixed assets     (1,220 )   (1,509 )
  Costs of investments, net of cash acquired     (2,152 )   (3,119 )
  Increases in other assets     (182 )   (15 )
   
 
 
    Cash flow used in investing activities     (3,554 )   (4,643 )
   
 
 
Cash flow from financing activities:              
  Borrowings of senior bank debt         85,000  
  Repayments of senior bank debt         (85,000 )
  Issuances of debt securities     30,000     300,000  
  Issuances of equity securities     1,047      
  Repayments of notes payable         (7,502 )
  Repurchases of stock         (33,688 )
  Repurchases of debt securities         (101,297 )
  Debt issuance costs     (1,102 )   (7,297 )
   
 
 
    Cash flow from financing activities     29,945     150,216  
   
 
 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash flow     (33 )   189  
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents     37,006     143,677  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     73,427     27,708  
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 110,433   $ 171,385  
   
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:              
  Notes issued for Affiliate equity purchases   $ 4,990   $  
  Capital lease obligations for fixed assets         320  

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Notes

(A)
Cash Net Income is defined as Net Income plus amortization and deferred taxes related to intangible assets plus Affiliate depreciation. This supplemental non-GAAP performance measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, Net Income. The Company considers Cash Net Income an important measure of its financial performance, as management believes it best represents operating performance before non-cash expenses relating to the acquisition of interests in its affiliated investment management firms. Since our acquired assets do not generally depreciate or require replacement, and since they generate deferred tax expenses that are unlikely to reverse, the Company adds back these non-cash expenses. Cash Net Income is used by the Company's management and Board of Directors as a principal performance benchmark.

    The Company adds 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 Company adds back the portion of deferred taxes generally attributable to intangible assets (including goodwill) that it no longer amortizes but which continue to generate tax deductions. These deferred tax expense accruals would be used in the event of a future sale of an Affiliate or an impairment charge, which the Company considers unlikely. The Company adds back the portion of consolidated depreciation expense incurred by Affiliates because under its Affiliate operating agreements, the Company is generally not required to replenish these depreciating assets.

    In connection with its recent issuance of convertible securities, the Company modified its definition to clarify that deferred taxes related to these convertible securities and certain depreciation are not added back for the calculation of Cash Net Income. In prior periods, Cash Net Income was defined as "Net Income plus depreciation, amortization and deferred taxes." If the Company had used its modified definition of Cash Net Income in the first quarter of 2002, Cash Net Income would have been $24,291.

(B)
EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. This supplemental non-GAAP liquidity measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, cash flow from operations. As a measure of liquidity, the Company believes EBITDA is useful as an indicator of its ability to service debt, make new investments and meet working capital requirements. EBITDA, as calculated by the Company, may not be consistent with computations of other companies. 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.

(C)
Cash earnings per share represents Cash Net Income divided by average shares outstanding. The Company's current presentation of Cash EPS represents a change of the measure presented in prior periods, as discussed in footnote A. If the Company had used its modified definition of Cash EPS in the first quarter of 2002, Cash EPS would have been $1.06.

(D)
For the first quarter of 2002, this figure represents the Company's total deferred taxes.

(E)
For the first quarter of 2002, this figure represents the Company's consolidated depreciation.

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