Summary
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (AMG) reported a net loss of $6.8 million for the controlling interest, a significant shift from the $394.9 million net income reported in the same period of 2018. This downturn is largely attributable to a substantial increase in equity method intangible amortization and impairments, which rose to $529.1 million from $109.0 million in the prior year, driven by a significant $425.0 million non-cash expense recognized to reduce the carrying value of certain equity method affiliates to their fair value. Consolidated revenue for the nine months decreased by 7% to $1,684.0 million, impacted by an 8% decline in average assets under management and a lower asset-based fee ratio. Expenses also decreased by 7%, primarily due to lower compensation and related expenses. Despite these cost controls, the substantial impairment charges significantly impacted profitability. Investors should note the continued decrease in assets under management, particularly in alternative and global equity strategies, and the impact of industry-wide trends like the shift towards passive investing. The company ended the period with $402.5 million in cash and cash equivalents. While financing activities showed a decrease in net repurchases of common stock, the overall cash flow from operations saw a significant reduction compared to the previous year, primarily due to lower distributions received from equity method investments.
Financial Highlights
40 data points| Revenue | $549.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $91.50M |
| Operating Expenses | $373.40M |
| Interest Expense | $19.50M |
| Net Income | $86.30M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.71 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.71 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 50.40M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 50.40M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net loss of $6.8 million for the controlling interest in the first nine months of 2019, a sharp decline from a $394.9 million profit in the prior year.
- 2Equity method intangible amortization and impairments surged to $529.1 million from $109.0 million, heavily influenced by a $425.0 million non-cash impairment charge.
- 3Consolidated revenue decreased 7% to $1,684.0 million for the nine-month period, reflecting an 8% decrease in average assets under management and a lower fee ratio.
- 4Total consolidated expenses decreased 7% to $1,173.8 million, driven by reductions in compensation and SG&A expenses.
- 5Assets under management declined 10% to $750.7 billion as of September 30, 2019, with notable outflows in alternative and global equity strategies.
- 6Cash and cash equivalents stood at $402.5 million at the end of the period, down from $565.5 million at the end of 2018.
- 7The company issued $300 million of junior subordinated notes in the first half of 2019.