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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 1, 2010)

Filed February 1, 2010For Securities:AMGMGRBMGRMGRDMGRE

Summary

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (AMG) filed a Form 8-K on February 1, 2010, to report its financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the company's earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) and related financial statement tables (Exhibit 99.2). This 8-K does not contain new operational disclosures but directs investors to the earnings release for details on the company's performance during the reported periods. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for a comprehensive understanding of AMG's financial condition and results of operations. The press release would typically include key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary regarding the company's performance and outlook. The filing emphasizes that the press release, while furnished, is not considered "filed" for certain liability purposes under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Key Highlights

  • 1Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2010, by Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
  • 2Reports financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.
  • 3Incorporates by reference an earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Includes financial statement tables from the earnings press release as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 5The primary purpose of the filing is to provide access to the earnings announcement.
  • 6Press release exhibits are furnished, not deemed "filed" for Section 18 liability.
  • 7No new material events or specific financial figures are detailed within the 8-K itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.'s (AMG) financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, by incorporating their earnings press release and associated financial tables.

The detailed financial results are contained within the earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the financial statement tables (Exhibit 99.2) that are furnished with this 8-K filing. Investors should review these exhibits for specific performance data.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not present the detailed financial results. It directs investors to review the press release and financial tables provided as exhibits, which contain the actual performance figures and commentary.

This means that while the press release and tables are provided to the SEC, they are not subject to the same level of legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as if they were explicitly "filed" as part of the report. This is a standard disclosure for furnished exhibits.