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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): January 29, 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 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: January 30, 2003

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

LOGO   AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
    Contact:   Darrell W. Crate
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
(617) 747-3300

AMG Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002

Company Reports Cash EPS for Fourth Quarter of $1.13,
Full Year 2002 of $4.41

Boston, MA, January 29, 2003—Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) today reported its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year 2002.

Cash earnings per share ("Cash EPS") for the fourth quarter and full year 2002 were $1.13 and $4.41, respectively. (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 fourth quarter and full year 2002 were $0.60 and $2.48, respectively. Cash Net Income (net income plus the non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization and deferred taxes related to intangible assets) was $25.0 million for the fourth quarter and $99.6 million for the full year 2002. 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 fourth quarter and full year 2001. For the fourth quarter of 2002, revenue was $118.3 million, compared to $110.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2001. EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2002 was $33.3 million, compared to $35.3 million for the same period of 2001.

For the year ended December 31, 2002, revenue was $482.5 million, while EBITDA was $138.8 million. These results compare to $408.2 million and $132.1 million for the same period of 2001.

Aggregate client cash flows from directly managed assets were net outflows of $260 million for the fourth quarter and net inflows of $383 million for the full year 2002, resulting in an increase of $1.9 million in annualized EBITDA for 2002. Outflows from overlay assets for the fourth quarter and full year 2002 were $31 million and $1.1 billion, respectively. The aggregate assets under management of AMG's affiliated investment management firms at December 31, 2002 were $70.8 billion.

"AMG continues to benefit from the diversity of investment styles, client types and distribution channels among our group of high quality, mid-sized investment managers," stated William J. Nutt, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The stability of our earnings throughout the difficult market environment during 2002 continues to evidence the strength of our business model." Mr. Nutt continued, "While the equity market conditions generally favored our value-oriented Affiliates such as Tweedy, Browne and Third Avenue, many of our growth-oriented Affiliates, including Friess and Frontier, produced strong relative performance in 2002. With our Affiliates' proven investment disciplines and their commitment to providing strong investment performance and superior client service, AMG is well positioned for continued growth when market conditions improve."

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002
January 29, 2003
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"Our Affiliate Development team made significant progress during this past year in promoting individual and collective growth opportunities for our Affiliates," stated Sean M. Healey, President and Chief Operating Officer. "For example, we created our first multi-Affiliate product when we launched Multiple Attribute Portfolios (MAPs), a series of diversified portfolios managed by independent specialty managers selected from among our Affiliates. In addition, we recently announced the launch of a separate account distribution platform, Portfolio Services Group (PSG), which will enable our Affiliates with appropriate products to enter the broker-sold channel."

Mr. Healey added, "Another important achievement this past year was the addition of Third Avenue Management to our group of Affiliates. Third Avenue Management, the highly regarded adviser to the Third Avenue Value family of no-load mutual funds, broadens our participation in the mutual fund distribution channel and enhances our diversity with exposure to real estate and distressed debt investments."

AMG is an asset management company which acquires and holds majority interests 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.


The investment management services accessed through the multi-Affiliate portfolios discussed in this press release are provided by the registered investment advisory Affiliates of AMG, and not by AMG itself. 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.

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002
January 29, 2003
Page 3 of 8

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 1-800-218-9073 (domestic calls) or 1-303-262-2191 (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 be available for replay from approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 5, 2003. To access the replay, please dial 1-800-405-2236 (domestic calls) or 1-303-590-3000 (international calls), pass code 520717. The live call and the replay (through February 5, 2003) 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. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002
January 29, 2003
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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
Financial Highlights
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Three Months
Ended
12/31/01

  Three Months
Ended
12/31/02

Revenue   $ 110,488   $ 118,312
EBITDA (A)   $ 35,338   $ 33,295
Net Income   $ 12,600   $ 13,262
Cash Net Income (B)   $ 21,691   $ 24,991
Average shares outstanding—diluted     22,886,908     22,169,274
Earnings per share—diluted   $ 0.55   $ 0.60
Cash earnings per share—diluted (C)   $ 0.95   $ 1.13
 
  December 31, 2001
  December 31, 2002
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 73,427   $ 27,708
Senior debt   $ 452,894   $ 459,023
Stockholders' equity   $ 543,340   $ 571,861

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002
January 29, 2003
Page 5 of 8

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

 
  Twelve Months
Ended
12/31/01

  Twelve Months
Ended
12/31/02

Revenue   $ 408,210   $ 482,536
EBITDA (A)   $ 132,143   $ 138,831
Net Income   $ 49,989   $ 55,942
Cash Net Income (B)   $ 84,090   $ 99,552
Average shares outstanding—diluted     22,732,129     22,577,233
Earnings per share—diluted   $ 2.20   $ 2.48
Cash earnings per share—diluted (C)   $ 3.70   $ 4.41

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002
January 29, 2003
Page 6 of 8

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
Financial Highlights
(dollars in thousands, except as indicated)

 
  Three Months
Ended
12/31/02

  Twelve Months
Ended
12/31/02

 
Assets under management (at period end, in millions):   $ 70,809   $ 70,809  
Revenue:   $ 118,312   $ 482,536  
Owners' Allocation (D):   $ 56,685   $ 243,403  
EBITDA Contribution (E):   $ 39,085   $ 161,946  
Reconciliation of EBITDA Contribution to EBITDA:              
  Total EBITDA Contribution (as above)   $ 39,085   $ 161,946  
  Less, holding company expenses     (5,790 )   (23,115 )
   
 
 
  EBITDA   $ 33,295   $ 138,831  
   
 
 

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 Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002
January 29, 2003
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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Quarter Ended December 31,
  Year to Date December 31,
 
 
  2001
  2002
  2001
  2002
 
Revenue   $ 110,488   $ 118,312   $ 408,210   $ 482,536  

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Compensation and related expenses     36,531     40,896     134,900     165,909  
  Amortization of intangible assets     7,584     4,008     28,432     14,529  
  Depreciation and other amortization     1,507     1,520     5,669     5,847  
  Selling, general and administrative     18,178     21,892     73,779     84,453  
  Other operating expenses     3,277     4,691     11,143     15,970  
   
 
 
 
 
      67,077     73,007     253,923     286,708  
   
 
 
 
 
Operating income     43,411     45,305     154,287     195,828  
   
 
 
 
 

Non-operating (income) and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Investment and other income     (1,159 )   (875 )   (5,105 )   (3,473 )
  Interest expense     5,246     5,663     14,728     25,217  
   
 
 
 
 
      4,087     4,788     9,623     21,744  
   
 
 
 
 

Income before minority interest and taxes

 

 

39,324

 

 

40,517

 

 

144,664

 

 

174,084

 
Minority interest     (18,323 )   (18,413 )   (61,350 )   (80,846 )
   
 
 
 
 

Income before income taxes

 

 

21,001

 

 

22,104

 

 

83,314

 

 

93,238

 

Income taxes—current

 

 

7,121

 

 

2,641

 

 

27,594

 

 

14,062

 
Income taxes—deferred     1,280     6,201     5,731     23,234  
   
 
 
 
 
Net income   $ 12,600   $ 13,262   $ 49,989   $ 55,942  
   
 
 
 
 

Average shares outstanding—basic

 

 

22,191,463

 

 

21,755,498

 

 

22,136,410

 

 

22,019,482

 
Average shares outstanding—diluted     22,886,908     22,169,274     22,732,129     22,577,233  

Earnings per share—basic

 

$

0.57

 

$

0.61

 

$

2.26

 

$

2.54

 
Earnings per share—diluted   $ 0.55   $ 0.60   $ 2.20   $ 2.48  

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Reports Financial and Operating Results
for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002
January 29, 2003
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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

 
  December 31,
2001

  December 31,
2002

 
Assets              
Current assets:              
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 73,427   $ 27,708  
  Investment advisory fees receivable     57,148     50,798  
  Other current assets     9,464     11,009  
   
 
 
    Total current assets     140,039     89,515  

Fixed assets, net

 

 

17,802

 

 

19,228

 
Equity investment in Affiliate     1,732      
Acquired client relationships, net     319,645     374,011  
Goodwill, net     655,311     739,053  
Other assets     25,792     21,187  
   
 
 
    Total assets   $ 1,160,321   $ 1,242,994  
   
 
 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Current liabilities:              
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   $ 67,136   $ 93,752  
  Senior bank debt     25,000      
  Zero coupon convertible debt     227,894      
   
 
 
    Total current liabilities     320,030     93,752  

Zero coupon convertible debt

 

 


 

 

229,023

 
Mandatory convertible debt     200,000     230,000  
Deferred taxes     38,081     61,658  
Other long-term liabilities     23,795     26,202  
   
 
 
    Total liabilities     581,906     640,635  

Minority interest

 

 

35,075

 

 

30,498

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Common stock     235     235  
  Additional paid-in capital     405,087     405,769  
  Accumulated other comprehensive income     (846 )   (244 )
  Retained earnings     190,502     246,444  
   
 
 
      594,978     652,204  
  Less treasury shares, at cost     (51,638 )   (80,343 )
   
 
 
    Total stockholders' equity     543,340     571,861  
   
 
 
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 1,160,321   $ 1,242,994  
   
 
 



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