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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. 8-K Report (Aug 14, 2002)

Filed August 14, 2002For Securities:AMGMGRBMGRMGRDMGRE

Summary

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (AMG) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on August 14, 2002, primarily to disclose information related to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002. This 8-K filing serves as a mechanism for the company to comply with reporting requirements, specifically referencing the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Investors should note that this particular 8-K filing is procedural in nature, confirming the submission of the Form 10-Q and the company's adherence to new regulatory mandates. The substantive financial details and performance metrics for the second quarter of 2002 would be found within the accompanying Form 10-Q itself. This 8-K acts as a notification to the market that the 10-Q has been filed and is available for review.

Key Highlights

  • 1Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2002.
  • 2The 8-K filing is related to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002.
  • 3The filing acknowledges compliance with Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  • 4This 8-K filing is a procedural disclosure regarding the submission of the 10-Q.
  • 5Investors should refer to the Form 10-Q for detailed financial information for the second quarter of 2002.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report that Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002, with the SEC and to confirm compliance with specific provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain the detailed financial results. It serves as a notification that the Form 10-Q, which holds the detailed financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, has been filed.

Referencing the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, specifically Section 906, indicates that the company is complying with new legal requirements for CEO and CFO certification of financial reports. This was a significant piece of legislation enacted in mid-2002 to improve corporate governance and financial disclosure.