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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 12, 2026)

Filed February 12, 2026For Securities:AMGMGRBMGRMGRDMGRE

Summary

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (AMG) filed an 8-K on February 12, 2026, primarily to announce its financial and operating results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. While specific financial figures are detailed in the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1), the 8-K highlights key capital allocation decisions made by the Board of Directors. Investors should note the declaration of a quarterly dividend and a significant expansion of the share repurchase program. The company's Board authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, payable in March 2026. More notably, AMG authorized an additional share repurchase program allowing for the buyback of up to 4.2 million shares. This new authorization, combined with remaining capacity from a prior program, provides a substantial pool of approximately 6 million shares available for repurchase. These buyback programs do not have an expiration date, signaling a consistent approach to returning capital to shareholders through both dividends and share repurchases.

Key Highlights

  • 1AMG announced its financial and operating results for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2025.
  • 2A quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share has been declared, payable on March 9, 2026.
  • 3The Board authorized a new share repurchase program for up to 4.2 million shares of common stock.
  • 4Combined with existing authorizations, approximately 6 million shares are now available for repurchase.
  • 5Share repurchase programs are ongoing and do not have an expiration date.
  • 6The press release containing detailed financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 7Certain financial tables within Exhibit 99.1 are deemed 'filed' and incorporated into other SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily serves to announce the financial and operating results for the period ending December 31, 2025. The detailed financial data, including revenue, earnings, and other operational metrics, are presented in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. Investors are encouraged to review Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial performance details.

The authorization of up to 4.2 million additional shares for repurchase, alongside existing capacity, signals a strong commitment by AMG's management to return capital to shareholders. The substantial availability of shares for buyback, coupled with the indefinite nature of the programs, suggests a strategy to potentially enhance shareholder value through reducing the outstanding share count.

The declared quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share is payable on March 9, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 23, 2026.

The full press release, including financial highlights and tables for the period ended December 31, 2025, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors can access this exhibit through the SEC's EDGAR database or AMG's investor relations website.