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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

Commission File Number 001-13459

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

600 Hale Street, Prides Crossing, Massachusetts 01965
(Address of principal executive offices)

(617) 747-3300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o    No o (Registrant is not subject to the requirements of Rule 405 of Regulation S-T at this time).

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý

        There were 41,269,672 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding on April 30, 2009.

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements

AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Basis of Presentation

        The consolidated financial statements of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. ("Company" or "AMG") have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all of the disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results have been included. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. All dollar amounts in these notes (except information that is presented on a per share, per security, per note or per contract basis) are stated in thousands, unless otherwise indicated. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period's financial statements to conform to the current period's presentation. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended (the "Annual Report on Form 10-K") for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 includes additional information about AMG, its operations, its financial position and its accounting policies, and should be read in conjunction with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

        See Note 2, "Recently Adopted Accounting Standards," for information on accounting standards adopted in the first quarter of 2009.

2. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

        In the first quarter of 2009, the Company adopted several accounting standards that were retrospectively applied to prior periods, including

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FASB Staff Position ("FSP") APB 14-1 "Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)" ("APB 14-1");



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Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("FAS") No. 141 (revised 2007) "Business Combinations" ("FAS 141R");



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FAS No. 160 "Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51" ("FAS 160"); and



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Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Topic No. D-98 "Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities" ("Topic D-98").

        APB 14-1 requires the Company to bifurcate certain of its convertible debt securities into their theoretical debt and equity components. The Company accretes (as interest expense) the debt components to their principal amounts over the expected life of the debt. As a result of APB 14-1, the Company has reported incremental non-cash interest of approximately $1,624 and $3,372 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively.

        FAS 141R requires the Company to expense acquisition-related professional fees. The Company retrospectively applied FAS 141R to acquisition-related professional fees that were deferred as of December 31, 2008, and, accordingly, the Company's 2008 net income was reduced by $5,902 ($532 attributable to the three months ended March 31, 2008). The other provisions of FAS 141R will be applied to future acquisitions.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

        FAS 160 requires the Company to change the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow presentation of non-controlling interests (previously known as minority interests). Net income (non-controlling interest), which was previously reported as Minority interest (and reduced net income) in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income, is now included in Net income. The accumulated capital of non-controlling interests, which was previously reported as Minority interest on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, is now reported in Equity. Payments to non-controlling interests, profit distributions and repurchases of Affiliate equity, are now classified as financing activities on the Statements of Cash Flows (previously reported as operating and investing activities, respectively).

        Topic D-98 provides guidance on the reporting of equity securities that are subject to mandatory redemption requirements or whose redemption is outside the control of the issuer. Topic D-98 requires the Company to present the redemption value of its Affiliate equity on its Consolidated Balance Sheets (referred to as "Redeemable non-controlling interests"). Adjustments to Redeemable non-controlling interests are recorded to stockholders' equity.

        The Company adopted several other accounting standards that became effective in the first quarter of 2009 (as more fully described in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K), none of which had a material impact on its results of operations or financial position.

3. Senior Bank Debt

        On November 27, 2007, the Company entered into an amended and restated senior credit facility (the "Facility"). During the third quarter of 2008, the Company increased its borrowing capacity to $1,010,000, comprised of a $770,000 revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") and a $240,000 term loan (the "Term Loan"). All other terms of the Facility remain unchanged. In the first quarter of 2009, the Company repaid the outstanding balance of the Term Loan ($233,514); the capacity under the Revolver remains at $770,000. The Company pays interest on these obligations at specified rates (based either on the Eurodollar rate or the prime rate as in effect from time to time) that vary depending on the Company's credit rating. Subject to the agreement of lenders to provide additional commitments, the Company has the option to increase the Facility by up to an additional $175,000.

        The Facility will mature in February 2012, and contains financial covenants with respect to leverage and interest coverage. The Facility also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, cash dividends and fundamental corporate changes. Borrowings under the Facility are collateralized by pledges of the substantial majority of capital stock or other equity interests owned by the Company. The Company had outstanding borrowings under the Facility of $233,514 at December 31, 2008 and no outstanding borrowings at March 31, 2009.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

4. Senior Convertible Securities

        Following the Company's adoption of APB 14-1, the carrying values of the senior convertible securities are as follows:

2008 Senior Convertible Notes

        In August 2008, the Company issued $460,000 of senior convertible notes due 2038 ("2008 senior convertible notes"). The 2008 senior convertible notes bear interest at 3.95%, payable semi-annually in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, the Company is accreting the carrying value to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 7.37% (over its expected life of five years), resulting in incremental interest expense for 2009 of approximately $11,205. Each security is convertible into 7.959 shares of the Company's common stock (at an initial conversion price of $125.65) upon the occurrence of certain events. Upon conversion, the Company may elect to pay or deliver cash, shares of its common stock, or some combination thereof. The holders of the 2008 senior convertible notes may require the Company to repurchase the notes in August of 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 and 2033. The Company may redeem the notes for cash at any time on or after August 15, 2013.

        The 2008 senior convertible notes are considered contingent payment debt instruments under federal income tax regulations. These regulations require the Company to deduct interest in an amount greater than its reported interest expense, which will result in annual deferred tax liabilities of approximately $10,200. These deferred tax liabilities will be reclassified directly to stockholders' equity if the Company's common stock is trading above certain thresholds at the time of the conversion of the notes.

Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes

        In 2001, the Company issued $251,000 principal amount at maturity of zero coupon senior convertible notes due 2021 ("zero coupon convertible notes"), with each note issued at 90.50% of such principal amount and accreting at a rate of 0.50% per year (the adoption of APB 14-1 did not affect these securities). As of March 31, 2009, $50,135 principal amount at maturity remains outstanding. Each security is convertible into 17.429 shares of the Company's common stock (at a current base conversion price of $54.02) upon the occurrence of certain events, including the following: (i) if the closing price of a share of the Company's common stock is more than a specified price over certain periods (initially $62.36 and increasing incrementally at the end of each calendar quarter to $63.08 in April 2021); (ii) if the credit rating assigned by Standard & Poor's to the securities is below BB-; or (iii) if the Company calls the securities for redemption. The holders may require the Company to repurchase the securities at their accreted value in May 2011 and 2016. If the holders exercise this option in the future, the Company may elect to repurchase the securities with cash, shares of its common stock or some combination thereof. The Company has the option to redeem the securities for cash at their accreted value. Under the terms of the indenture governing the zero coupon convertible notes, a holder may convert such security into common stock by following the conversion procedures in

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

the indenture. Subject to changes in the price of the Company's common stock, the zero coupon convertible notes may be convertible in certain future periods.

5. Junior Convertible Trust Preferred Securities

        Following the Company's adoption of APB 14-1, the carrying values of the junior convertible trust preferred securities are as follows:

        In 2006, the Company issued $300,000 of junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2036 to a wholly-owned trust simultaneous with the issuance, by the trust, of $291,000 of convertible trust preferred securities to investors. The junior subordinated convertible debentures and convertible trust preferred securities (together, the "2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities") have substantially the same terms.

        The 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities bear interest at a rate of 5.1% per annum, payable quarterly in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, the Company is accreting the carrying value to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 7.496% (over its expected life of 30 years). The incremental interest expense for 2009 is expected to be $1,036. Each $50 security is convertible, at any time, into 0.333 shares of the Company's common stock, which represents a conversion price of $150 per share (or a 48% premium to the then prevailing share price of $101.45). Upon conversion, investors will receive cash or shares of the Company's common stock (or a combination of cash and common stock) at the election of the Company. The 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities may not be redeemed by the Company prior to April 15, 2011. On or after April 15, 2011, they may be redeemed if the closing price of the Company's common stock exceeds $195 per share for a specified period of time. The trust's only assets are the junior convertible subordinated debentures. To the extent that the trust has available funds, the Company is obligated to ensure that holders of the 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities receive all payments due from the trust.

        In October 2007, the Company issued an additional $500,000 of junior subordinated convertible debentures which are due 2037 to a wholly-owned trust simultaneous with the issuance, by the trust, of $500,000 of convertible trust preferred securities to investors. The junior subordinated convertible debentures and convertible trust preferred securities (together, the "2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities") have substantially the same terms. In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company repurchased $69,180 aggregate principal amount of the 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities. Following this repurchase, these securities were cancelled and retired.

        The 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities bear interest at 5.15% per annum, payable quarterly in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, the Company is accreting the discounted amount to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 8.0% (over its expected life of 30 years). The incremental interest expense for 2009 is expected to be $1,341. Each $50 security is convertible, at any

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

time, into 0.25 shares of the Company's common stock, which represents a conversion price of $200 per share (or a 53% premium to the then prevailing share price of $130.77). Upon conversion, investors will receive cash or shares of the Company's common stock (or a combination of cash and common stock) at the election of the Company. The 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities may not be redeemed by the Company prior to October 15, 2012. On or after October 15, 2012, they may be redeemed if the closing price of the Company's common stock exceeds $260 per share for a specified period of time. The trust's only assets are the 2007 junior convertible subordinated debentures. To the extent that the trust has available funds, the Company is obligated to ensure that holders of the 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities receive all payments due from the trust.

        The 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities are considered contingent payment debt instruments under federal income tax regulations. These regulations require the Company to deduct interest in an amount greater than its reported interest expense, which will result in annual deferred tax liabilities of approximately $8,800. These deferred tax liabilities will be reclassified directly to stockholders' equity if the Company's common stock is trading above certain thresholds at the time of the conversion of the notes.

6. Forward Equity Sale Agreement

        In 2008, the Company entered into a forward equity sale agreement with a major securities firm to sell up to $200,000 of its common stock. In the first quarter of 2009, the Company received proceeds of $144,258 for the sale of 1.8 million shares at a weighted average price of $81.31. The Company can settle the remaining 1.2 million shares sold under this agreement at any time prior to March 31, 2010. In May 2009, the Company entered into a new forward equity sale agreement under which it may sell up to $200,000 of its common stock to a major securities firm, with the timing of sales at its discretion.

7. Income Taxes

        The Company's consolidated income taxes represent taxes on Net Income (controlling interest) as net income attributable to non-controlling interests is not taxed at the corporate level. The effective tax rate on Net Income (controlling interest) was 37% and 39% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009, respectively. A summary of the provision for income taxes is as follows:

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

        The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

        Deferred tax liabilities are primarily the result of tax deductions for the Company's intangible assets and convertible securities. The Company amortizes most of its intangible assets for tax purposes only, reducing its tax basis below its carrying value for financial statement purposes and generating deferred taxes each reporting period. In connection with the adoption of APB 14-1, the Company recorded approximately $110,000 of deferred tax liabilities related to convertible securities interest to account for the future deferred tax impact of non-cash interest accretion. The Company's junior convertible trust preferred securities and 2008 senior convertible notes also generate deferred taxes because the Company's tax deductions are higher than the interest expense recorded for financial statement purposes.

        At March 31, 2009, the Company had state net operating loss carryforwards that expire over a 15-year period beginning in 2008. The valuation allowances at December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009 are principally related to the uncertainty of the realization of the loss carryforwards, which realization depends upon the Company's generation of sufficient taxable income prior to their expiration.

        At March 31, 2009, the Company's liability for uncertain tax positions was $21,363, including interest and related charges of $4,253. The Company does not anticipate that this liability will change significantly over the next twelve months.

8. Earnings Per Share

        The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of the Company's common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share, but adjusts for the dilutive effect of the potential issuance of incremental shares of the Company's common stock. The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share available to common

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

stockholders. Unlike all other dollar amounts in these Notes, the amounts in the numerator reconciliation are not presented in thousands.

        As more fully discussed in Notes 4 and 5, the Company had certain convertible securities outstanding during the periods presented and is required to apply the if-converted method to these securities in its calculation of diluted earnings per share. Under the if-converted method, shares that are issuable upon conversion are deemed outstanding, regardless of whether the securities are contractually convertible into the Company's common stock at that time. For this calculation, the interest expense (net of tax) attributable to these dilutive securities is added back to Net Income (controlling interest) (reflecting the assumption that the securities have been converted). Issuable shares for these securities and related interest expense are excluded from the calculation if an assumed conversion would be anti-dilutive to diluted earnings per share.

        The calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2009 excludes the potential exercise of options to purchase approximately 4.2 million common shares and the assumed conversion of the junior convertible trust preferred securities and the 2008 senior convertible notes because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

9. Commitments and Contingencies

        The Company and its Affiliates are subject to claims, legal proceedings and other contingencies in the ordinary course of their business activities. Each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties, and it is possible that some of these matters may be resolved in a manner unfavorable to the Company or its Affiliates. The Company and its Affiliates establish accruals for matters for which the outcome is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Management believes that any liability in excess of these accruals upon the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

        Certain Affiliates operate under regulatory authorities which require that they maintain minimum financial or capital requirements. Management is not aware of any violations of such financial requirements occurring during the period.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

10. Affiliate Investments in Partnerships

        Purchases and sales of investments (principally equity securities) and gross client subscriptions and redemptions relating to Affiliate investments in partnerships were as follows:

        Management fees earned by the Company on partnership assets were $341 and $162 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively.

        As of December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009, the Company's investments in partnerships that are not controlled by its Affiliates were $10,221 and $18,043, respectively. These assets are reported within "Other assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The income or loss related to these investments is classified within "Investment and other (income) loss" in the consolidated statement of income.

11. Affiliate Investments in Marketable Securities

        The cost of Affiliate investments in marketable securities, gross unrealized gains and losses were as follows:

12. Fair Value Measurements

        Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("FAS 157"), for all financial instruments and nonfinancial instruments that are measured at fair value on a quarterly basis. The Company adopted the provisions of FAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, which were previously deferred by FSP FAS 157-2, on January 1, 2009. FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and requires expanded disclosure about fair value measurements. Fair value is determined based on the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the most advantageous market, utilizing a hierarchy of three different valuation techniques:

Level 1—Quoted market prices for identical instruments in active markets;

Level 2—Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs, or significant value drivers, are observable; and

Level 3—Prices reflecting the Company's own assumptions concerning unobservable inputs to the valuation model.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

        The following table summarizes the Company's financial assets that are measured at fair value on a quarterly basis. The Company did not have any nonfinancial assets or nonfinancial liabilities which required remeasurement during the three months ended March 31, 2009.

        Substantially all of the Company's Level 3 instruments consist of Affiliate investments in partnerships. Changes in the fair value of these investments are presented as "Net loss (non-controlling interests in partnerships)" in the consolidated statements of income. However, the portion of this income or loss that is attributable to investors that are unrelated to the Company is reported as "Income attributable to non-controlling interests in partnerships." The following table presents the changes in Level 3 assets or liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2009:

13. Related Party Transactions

        The Company periodically records amounts receivable and payable to Affiliate partners in connection with the transfer of Affiliate equity interests. As of December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009, the total receivable (reported in "Other assets") was $42,808 and $37,161, respectively. The total payable as of December 31, 2008 was $28,241, of which $26,187 is included in current liabilities. The total payable as of March 31, 2009 was $10,930, of which $10,153 is included in current liabilities.

        In certain cases, Affiliate management owners and Company officers may serve as trustees or directors of certain mutual funds from which the Affiliate earns advisory fee revenue.

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

14. Stock Option and Incentive Plans

        The following table summarizes the transactions of the Company's stock option and incentive plans for the three months ended March 31, 2009:

        The Company's Net Income (controlling interest) for the three months ended March 31, 2009 includes compensation expense of $718 (net of income tax benefits of $459 related to the Company's share-based compensation arrangements). As of March 31, 2009, the deferred compensation expense related to stock options was $15,233 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years (assuming no forfeitures). As of March 31, 2009, 1.8 million options have expiration dates prior to the end of 2010.

15. Derivatives

        During the first quarter of 2008, the Company entered into a series of treasury rate lock contracts with a notional value of $250,000. Each contract was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge under FAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." These contracts were settled in the second quarter of 2008, and the Company received $8,154. During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company concluded that it was probable that the hedged transaction would not occur and the gain was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to Net Income (controlling interest).

16. Segment Information

        Financial Accounting Standard No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("FAS 131"), establishes disclosure requirements relating to operating segments in annual and interim financial statements. Management has assessed the requirements of FAS 131 and determined that the Company operates in three business segments representing the Company's three principal distribution channels: Mutual Fund, Institutional and High Net Worth, each of which has different client relationships.

        Revenue in the Mutual Fund distribution channel is earned from advisory and sub-advisory relationships with all domestically-registered investment products as well as non-institutional investment products that are registered abroad. Revenue in the Institutional distribution channel is earned from relationships with foundations and endowments, defined benefit and defined contribution plans and

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Taft-Hartley plans. Revenue in the High Net Worth distribution channel is earned from relationships with wealthy individuals, family trusts and managed account programs.

        Revenue earned from client relationships managed by Affiliates accounted for under the equity method is not consolidated with the Company's reported revenue but instead is included (net of operating expenses, including amortization) in "Income from equity method investments," and reported in the distribution channel in which the Affiliate operates. Income tax attributable to the profits of the Company's equity-method Affiliates is reported within the Company's consolidated income tax provision.

        In firms with revenue sharing arrangements, a certain percentage of revenue is allocated for use by management of an Affiliate in paying operating expenses of that Affiliate, including salaries and bonuses, and is called an "Operating Allocation." In reporting segment operating expenses, Affiliate expenses are allocated to a particular segment on a pro rata basis with respect to the revenue generated by that Affiliate in such segment. Generally, as revenue increases, additional compensation is typically paid to Affiliate management partners from the Operating Allocation. As a result, the contractual expense allocation pursuant to a revenue sharing arrangement may result in the characterization of any growth in profit margin beyond the Company's Owners' Allocation as an operating expense. All other operating expenses (excluding intangible amortization) and interest expense have been allocated to segments based on the proportion of cash flow distributions reported by Affiliates in each segment.

Statements of Income

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

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17. Goodwill and Acquired Client Relationships

        The following table presents the change in goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 2009:

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

        The following table reflects the components of intangible assets of the Company's Affiliates that are consolidated as of December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009:

        For the Company's Affiliates that are consolidated, definite-lived acquired client relationships are amortized over their expected useful lives. As of March 31, 2009, these relationships were being amortized over a weighted average life of approximately 10 years. The Company estimates that its consolidated annual amortization expense will be approximately $32,500 for the next five years, assuming no additional investments in new or existing Affiliates.

        The definite-lived acquired client relationships attributable to the Company's equity method investments are amortized over their expected useful lives. As of March 31, 2009, these relationships were being amortized over approximately seven years. Amortization expense for these relationships was $7,906 for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The Company estimates that the annual amortization expense attributable to its current equity-method Affiliates will be approximately $31,500 for the next five years.

18. Recent Accounting Developments

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, "Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments" (FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2). FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 changes the method for determining whether an other-than-temporary impairment exists for debt securities and the amount of the impairment. FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The implementation of this standard will not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1, APB 28-1, "Interim Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments" (FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1). FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 requires fair value disclosures in financial statements to provide more timely information about the effects of current market conditions on financial instruments. FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The implementation of this standard will not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly" (FSP FAS 157-4). FSP FAS 157-4 amends FAS 157 and provides guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FAS 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly for fair value measurements. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company did not early adopt this guidance and is currently evaluating

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this new FSP but does not believe that it will have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of its financial results.

19. Affiliate Equity

        Many of the Company's operating agreements provide Affiliate managers a conditional right to require the Company to purchase their retained equity interests at certain intervals. Certain agreements also provide the Company a conditional right to require Affiliate managers to sell their retained equity interests to the Company upon their death, permanent incapacity or termination of employment and provide Affiliate managers a conditional right to require the Company to purchase such retained equity interests upon the occurrence of specified events. The purchase price of these conditional purchases are generally calculated based upon a multiple of the Affiliate's cash flow distributions, which is intended to represent fair value. Affiliate management partners are also permitted to sell their equity interests to other individuals or entities in certain cases, subject to the Company's approval or other restrictions.

        The Company may pay for Affiliate equity purchases in cash, shares of its common stock or other forms of consideration and in all cases can consent to the transfer of these interests to other individuals or entities. The Company's cumulative redemption obligation for these interests has been presented as "Redeemable non-controlling interests" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in redeemable non-controlling interests for the three months ended March 31, 2009 are principally the result of changes to the value of these interests. Although the timing and amounts of these purchases are difficult to predict, the Company expects to repurchase approximately $50,000 of Affiliate equity during 2009, and, in such event, will own the cash flow associated with any equity repurchased.

        During the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2009, the Company acquired interests from and transferred interests to Affiliate management partners. The following schedule discloses the effect of changes in the Company's ownership interest in its Affiliates on the controlling interest's equity:

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

20. Comprehensive Income

        A summary of comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes, is as follows:

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Foreign currency translation results from the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates at Affiliates whose functional currency is not the United States dollar.

        The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes, are as follows:

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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

        When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in our other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, in our press releases and in oral statements made with the approval of an executive officer, the words or phrases "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "may," "intends," "believes," "estimate," "project" or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, among others, the following:

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our performance is directly affected by changing conditions in global financial markets generally and in the equity markets particularly, and a decline or a lack of sustained growth in these markets may result in decreased advisory fees or performance fees and a corresponding decline (or lack of growth) in our operating results and in the cash flow distributable to us from our Affiliates;



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we cannot be certain that we will be successful in finding or investing in additional investment management firms on favorable terms, that we will be able to consummate announced investments in new investment management firms, or that existing and new Affiliates will have favorable operating results;



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we may need to raise capital by making long-term or short-term borrowings or by selling shares of our common stock or other securities in order to finance investments in additional investment management firms or additional investments in our existing Affiliates, and we cannot be sure that such capital will be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all; and



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those certain other factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and in any other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

        These factors (among others) could affect our financial performance and cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated and projected. We will not undertake and we specifically disclaim any obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of events, whether or not anticipated. In that respect, we wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

Overview

        We are an asset management company with equity investments in a diverse group of boutique investment management firms (our "Affiliates"). We pursue a growth strategy designed to generate shareholder value through the internal growth of our existing business, additional investments in investment management firms and strategic transactions and relationships designed to enhance our Affiliates' businesses and growth prospects.

        Through our Affiliates, we manage approximately $152.9 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2009) in more than 300 investment products across a broad range of asset classes and investment styles in three principal distribution channels: Mutual Fund, Institutional and High Net Worth. We believe that our diversification across asset classes, investment styles and distribution channels helps to mitigate our exposure to the risks created by changing market environments. The following summarizes our operations in our three principal distribution channels.

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Our Affiliates provide advisory or sub-advisory services to more than 100 mutual funds. These funds are distributed to retail and institutional clients directly and through intermediaries,

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including independent investment advisors, retirement plan sponsors, broker/dealers, major fund marketplaces and bank trust departments.

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In the Institutional distribution channel, our Affiliates offer approximately 200 investment products across approximately 50 different investment styles, including small, small/mid, mid and large capitalization value, growth equity and emerging markets. In addition, our Affiliates offer quantitative, alternative, credit arbitrage and fixed income products. Through this distribution channel, our Affiliates manage assets for foundations and endowments, defined benefit and defined contribution plans for corporations and municipalities, and Taft-Hartley plans, with disciplined and focused investment styles that address the specialized needs of institutional clients.



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The High Net Worth distribution channel is comprised broadly of two principal client groups. The first group consists principally of direct relationships with high net worth individuals and families and charitable foundations. For these clients, our Affiliates provide investment management or customized investment counseling and fiduciary services. The second group consists of individual managed account client relationships established through intermediaries, generally brokerage firms or other sponsors. Our Affiliates provide investment management services through approximately 100 managed account and wrap programs.

        We operate our business through our Affiliates in our three principal distribution channels, maintaining each Affiliate's distinct entrepreneurial culture and independence through our investment structure. In making investments in boutique asset management firms, we seek to partner with the highest quality firms in the industry, with outstanding management teams, strong long-term performance records and a demonstrated commitment to continued growth and success. Fundamental to our investment approach is the belief that Affiliate management equity ownership (along with AMG's ownership) aligns our interests and provides Affiliate managers with a powerful incentive to continue to grow their business. Our investment structure provides a degree of liquidity and diversification to principal owners of boutique investment management firms, while at the same time expanding equity ownership opportunities among the firm's management and allowing management to continue to participate in the firm's future growth. Our partnership approach also ensures that Affiliates maintain operational autonomy in managing their business, thereby preserving their firm's entrepreneurial culture and independence.

        Although the specific structure of each investment is highly tailored to meet the needs of a particular Affiliate, in all cases, AMG establishes a meaningful equity interest in the firm, with the remaining equity interests retained by the management of the Affiliate. Each Affiliate is organized as a separate firm, and its operating or shareholder agreement is structured to provide appropriate incentives for Affiliate management owners and to address the Affiliate's particular characteristics while also enabling us to protect our interests, including through arrangements such as long-term employment agreements with key members of the firm's management team.

        In most cases, we own a majority of the equity interests of a firm and structure a revenue sharing arrangement, in which a percentage of revenue is allocated for use by management of that Affiliate in paying operating expenses of the Affiliate, including salaries and bonuses. We call this the "Operating Allocation." The portion of the Affiliate's revenue that is allocated to the owners of that Affiliate (including us) is called the "Owners' Allocation." Each Affiliate allocates its Owners' Allocation to its managers and to us generally in proportion to their and our respective ownership interests in that Affiliate.

        One of the purposes of our revenue sharing arrangements is to provide ongoing incentives for Affiliate managers by allowing them to participate in the growth of their firm's revenue, which may increase their compensation from both the Operating Allocation and the Owners' Allocation. These

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arrangements also provide incentives to control operating expenses, thereby increasing the portion of the Operating Allocation that is available for growth initiatives and compensation.

        An Affiliate's Operating Allocation is structured to cover its operating expenses. However, should actual operating expenses exceed the Operating Allocation, our contractual share of cash under the Owners' Allocation generally has priority over the allocations and distributions to the Affiliate's managers. As a result, the excess expenses first reduce the portion of the Owners' Allocation allocated to the Affiliate's managers until that portion is eliminated, before reducing the portion allocated to us. Any such reduction in our portion of the Owners' Allocation is required to be paid back to us out of the portion of future Owners' Allocation allocated to the Affiliate's managers.

        Our minority investments are also structured to align our interests with those of the Affiliate's management through shared equity ownership, as well as to preserve the Affiliate's entrepreneurial culture and independence by maintaining the Affiliate's operational autonomy. In cases where we hold a minority interest, the revenue sharing arrangement generally allocates a percentage of the Affiliate's revenue to us. The remaining revenue is used to pay operating expenses and profit distributions to the other owners.

        Certain of our Affiliates operate under profit-based arrangements through which we own a majority of the equity in the firm and receive a share of profits as cash flow, rather than a percentage of revenue through a typical revenue sharing agreement. As a result, we participate fully in any increase or decrease in the revenue or expenses of such firms. In these cases, we participate in a budgeting process and generally provide incentives to management through compensation arrangements based on the performance of the Affiliate.

        We are focused on establishing and maintaining long-term partnerships with our Affiliates. Our shared equity ownership gives both AMG and our Affiliate partners meaningful incentives to manage their businesses for strong future growth. From time to time, we may consider changes to the structure of our relationship with an Affiliate in order to better support the firm's growth strategy.

        Through our affiliated investment management firms, we derive most of our revenue from the provision of investment management services. Investment management fees ("asset-based fees") are usually determined as a percentage fee charged on periodic values of a client's assets under management; most asset-based advisory fees are billed by our Affiliates quarterly. Certain clients are billed for all or a portion of their accounts based upon assets under management valued at the beginning of a billing period ("in advance"). Other clients are billed for all or a portion of their accounts based upon assets under management valued at the end of the billing period ("in arrears"). Most client accounts in the High Net Worth distribution channel are billed in advance, and most client accounts in the Institutional distribution channel are billed in arrears. Clients in the Mutual Fund distribution channel are billed based upon average daily assets under management. Advisory fees billed in advance will not reflect subsequent changes in the market value of assets under management for that period but may reflect changes due to client withdrawals. Conversely, advisory fees billed in arrears will reflect changes in the market value of assets under management for that period.

        In addition, over 50 Affiliate alternative investment and equity products, representing approximately $27.5 billion of assets under management (as of March 31, 2009), also bill on the basis of absolute or relative investment performance ("performance fees"). These products, which are primarily in the Institutional distribution channel, are often structured to have returns that are not directly correlated to changes in broader equity indices and, if earned, the performance fee component is typically billed less frequently than an asset-based fee. Although performance fees inherently depend on investment results and will vary from period to period, we anticipate performance fees to be a recurring component of our revenue. We also anticipate that, within any calendar year, the majority of performance fees will typically be realized in the fourth quarter.

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        For certain of our Affiliates, generally where we own a non-controlling interest, we are required to use the equity method of accounting. Consistent with this method, we have not consolidated the operating results of these firms (including their revenue) in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Our share of these firms' profits (net of intangible amortization) is reported in "Income from equity method investments," and is therefore reflected in our Net Income (controlling interest) and EBITDA. As a consequence, increases or decreases in these firms' assets under management (which totaled $40.0 billion as of March 31, 2009) will not affect reported revenue in the same manner as changes in assets under management at our other Affiliates.

        Our Net Income attributable to controlling interest reflects the revenue of our consolidated Affiliates and our share of income from Affiliates which we account for under the equity method, reduced by:

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our expenses, including the operating expenses of our consolidated Affiliates; and



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the profits allocated to managers of our consolidated Affiliates (i.e., income attributable to non-controlling interests).

        As discussed above, for consolidated Affiliates with revenue sharing arrangements, the operating expenses of the Affiliate as well as its managers' non-controlling interest generally increase (or decrease) as the Affiliate's revenue increases (or decreases) because of the direct relationship established in many of our agreements between the Affiliate's revenue and its Operating Allocation and Owners' Allocation. At our consolidated profit-based Affiliates, expenses may or may not correspond to increases or decreases in the Affiliates' revenues.

        Our level of profitability will depend on a variety of factors, including:

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those affecting the global financial markets generally and the equity markets particularly, which could potentially result in considerable increases or decreases in the assets under management at our Affiliates;



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the level of Affiliate revenue, which is dependent on the ability of our existing and future Affiliates to maintain or increase assets under management by maintaining their existing investment advisory relationships and fee structures, marketing their services successfully to new clients and obtaining favorable investment results;



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the increases or decreases in the revenue and expenses of Affiliates that operate on a profit-based model;



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the availability and cost of the capital with which we finance our existing and new investments;



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the level of taxation to which we are subject.

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Results of Operations

        The following table presents our Affiliates' reported assets under management by operating segment (which are also referred to as distribution channels in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).

Assets under Management

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Other includes assets under management attributable to Affiliate product closings, the financial effect of which is not material to our ongoing results.

        As shown in the assets under management table above, client cash inflows totaled $10.0 billion while client cash outflows totaled $14.4 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The net flows for the quarter occurred across a broad range of product offerings in each of our distribution channels, with no individual cash inflow or outflow having a material impact on our revenue or expenses.

        The operating segment analysis presented in the following table is based on average assets under management. For the Mutual Fund distribution channel, average assets under management represent an average of the daily net assets under management. For the Institutional and High Net Worth distribution channels, average assets under management represent an average of the assets at the beginning and end of each calendar quarter during the applicable period. We believe that this analysis

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more closely correlates to the billing cycle of each distribution channel and, as such, provides a more meaningful relationship to revenue.

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These amounts include assets managed by affiliated investment management firms whose financial results are not consolidated for financial reporting purposes of $61.6 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and $42.1 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2009. Assets under management attributable to any investments that closed during the relevant periods are included on a weighted average basis for the period from the closing date of the respective investment.

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EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Our use of EBITDA, including reconciliation to cash flow from operations, is described in greater detail in "Liquidity and Capital Resources—Supplemental Liquidity Measure." For purposes of our distribution channel operating results, expenses not incurred directly by Affiliates have been allocated based on the proportion of aggregate cash flow distributions reported by each Affiliate in the particular distribution channel.

        For the three months ended March 31, 2009, average assets under management were 5% higher than ending assets under management. Because of the various client billing methods described above (including billing based upon the value of assets under management at the beginning of the period, at the end of the period or daily average for the period), this variance between average assets under management and ending assets under management is unlikely to meaningfully affect future operating results.

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Revenue

        Our revenue is generally determined by the level of our assets under management, the portion of our assets across our products and three operating segments, which realize different fee rates, and the recognition of any performance fees. As described in the "Overview" section above, performance fees are generally measured on absolute or relative investment performance against a benchmark. As a result, the level of performance fees earned can vary significantly from period to period and these fees may not necessarily be correlated to changes in assets under management.

        Our total revenue decreased $156.5 million (or 47%) in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, primarily from a 38% decrease in average assets under management. This decrease in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets and negative net client cash flows. Unrelated to the change in assets under management, performance fees in the three months ended March 31, 2009 declined as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008 (1% of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 9% of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008).

        The following discusses the changes in our revenue by operating segments.

Mutual Fund Distribution Channel

        Our revenue in the Mutual Fund distribution channel decreased $66.5 million (or 49%) in the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, while average assets under management decreased 44%. This decrease in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets and negative net client cash flows. Unrelated to the change in assets under management, our performance fees in the three months ended March 31, 2009 declined as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Institutional Distribution Channel

        Our revenue in the Institutional distribution channel decreased $77.8 million (or 49%) in the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, while average assets under management decreased 39%. This decrease in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets and negative net client cash flows. Unrelated to the change in assets under management, our performance fees in the three months ended March 31, 2009 declined as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008.

High Net Worth Distribution Channel

        Our revenue in the High Net Worth distribution channel decreased $12.2 million (or 30%) in the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, while average assets under management decreased 18%. This decrease in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets, partially offset by our 2008 investment in Gannet Welsh & Kotler, LLC.

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Operating Expenses

        The following table summarizes our consolidated operating expenses:

        The substantial portion of our operating expenses is incurred by our Affiliates, the majority of which is incurred by Affiliates with revenue sharing arrangements. For Affiliates with revenue sharing arrangements, an Affiliate's Operating Allocation percentage generally determines its operating expenses. Accordingly, our compensation expense is impacted by increases or decreases in each Affiliate's revenue and the corresponding increases or decreases in each Affiliate's respective Operating Allocation. During the three months ended March 31, 2009, approximately $26.7 million (or 32%) of our consolidated compensation expense was attributable to our Affiliate management partners. The percentage of revenue allocated to operating expenses varies from one Affiliate to another and may also vary within an Affiliate depending on the source or amount of revenue. As a result, changes in our aggregate revenue may not impact our consolidated operating expenses to the same degree.

        Compensation and related expenses decreased 44% in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, primarily as a result of the relationship between revenue and operating expenses at Affiliates, which experienced decreases in revenue, and accordingly, reported lower compensation expenses. This decrease was also attributable to decreases in holding company incentive compensation and share-based compensation of $3.1 million and $2.6 million in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by a $4.3 million increase in aggregate Affiliate expenses resulting from our new Affiliate investment in 2008.

        Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 38% in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, as a result of decreases in sub-advisory and distribution expenses attributable to a decline in assets under management at our Affiliates in the Mutual Fund distribution channel and a $5.6 million decrease in sub-advisory and administrative costs related to performance fees. The decrease was also attributable to Affiliate and holding company cost-cutting initiatives. These decreases were partially offset by a $1.0 million increase in aggregate Affiliate expenses from our new Affiliate investment in 2008.

        Amortization of intangible assets decreased 4% in the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, respectively. This decrease was principally attributable to a decrease in definite-lived intangible assets.

        Depreciation and other amortization increased 14% in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, principally attributable to an increase in aggregate Affiliate expenses from our new Affiliate investment in 2008.

        Other operating expenses increased 7% in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, principally attributable to an increase in aggregate Affiliate expenses from our new Affiliate investment in 2008.

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Other Income Statement Data

        The following table summarizes other income statement data:

        Income from equity method investments consists of our share of income from Affiliates that are accounted for under the equity method of accounting, net of any related intangible amortization. Income from equity method investments decreased 54% in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, principally as a result of a decrease in revenue resulting from a decline in assets under management at Affiliates that we account for under the equity method of accounting, as well as an increase in intangible amortization expense of $3.0 million.

        Investment and other income (loss) improved 89% in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, principally as a result of $1.9 million of expenses incurred on the settlement of our 2004 mandatory convertible securities and the conversion of our floating rate senior convertible securities in the first quarter of 2008, which did not recur in the first quarter of 2009.

        Investment income (loss) from Affiliate investments in partnerships relates to the consolidation of certain investment partnerships in which our Affiliates are the general partner. For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2009, the loss from Affiliate investments in partnerships was $14.3 million and $3.8 million, respectively, which was principally attributable to investors who are unrelated to us.

        Interest expense decreased 13% in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008. This decrease was principally attributable to a $5.9 million decrease in the cost of our senior bank debt resulting from a decline in borrowings as well as LIBOR interest rates and a $4.6 million decrease from the conversion of our floating rate senior convertible securities and the settlement of our mandatory convertible securities in 2008. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $7.4 million attributable to the issuance of our 2008 senior convertible notes.

        Income taxes decreased 79% in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, principally as a result of the decrease in Net Income (controlling interest), partially offset by an increase in the effective tax rate from 37% to 39%.

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Net Income

        The following table summarizes Net Income:

        Net income attributable to non-controlling interests decreased 61% in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, principally as a result of the previously discussed changes in revenue.

        Net loss (non-controlling interest in partnerships) relates to the consolidation of certain investment partnerships in which our Affiliates are the general partner. For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2009, the net loss from Affiliate investment partnerships attributable to the non-controlling interests was $13.4 million and $3.8 million, respectively.

        The decrease in Net Income (controlling interest) in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, resulted principally from decreases in revenue and income from equity method investments, partially offset by decreases in reported operating, minority interest and income tax expenses, as described above.

Supplemental Performance Measure

        As supplemental information, we provide a non-GAAP performance measure that we refer to as Cash Net Income. This measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, Net Income (controlling interest). Under our Cash Net Income definition, we add to Net Income (controlling interest) amortization and deferred taxes related to intangible assets and Affiliate depreciation and equity expense, and exclude the effect of APB 14-1. We consider Cash Net Income an important measure of our financial performance, as we believe it best represents operating performance before non-cash expenses relating to our acquisition of interests in our Affiliates. Cash Net Income is used by our management and Board of Directors as a principal performance benchmark, including as a measure for aligning executive compensation with stockholder value.

        Since our acquired assets do not generally depreciate or require replacement by us, and since they generate deferred tax expenses that are unlikely to reverse, we add back these non-cash expenses to Net Income (controlling interest) to measure operating performance. We add back amortization attributable to acquired client relationships because this expense does not correspond to the changes in value of these assets, which do not diminish predictably over time. The portion of deferred taxes generally attributable to intangible assets (including goodwill) that we no longer amortize but which continues to generate tax deductions is added back, because we believe it is unlikely these accruals will be used to settle material tax obligations. We add back non-cash expenses relating to certain transfers of equity between Affiliate management partners, because these transfers have no dilutive effect to our shareholders. We add back the portion of consolidated depreciation expense incurred by our Affiliates because under our Affiliates' operating agreements we are generally not required to replenish these depreciating assets.

        In connection with recent accounting changes (see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements), we modified our Cash Net Income definition to add back non-cash charges related to certain Affiliate equity transfers (referred to as Affiliate equity expense) and APB 14-1 (both net of

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tax). In prior periods, Cash Net Income was defined as "Net Income plus amortization and deferred taxes relating to intangible assets plus Affiliate depreciation." Under this definition, Cash Net Income reported for the first quarter of 2008 was $56.6 million.

        The following table provides a reconciliation of Net Income (controlling interest) to Cash Net Income:

        Cash Net Income decreased 35% in the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, primarily as a result of the previously-described factors that caused a decrease in Net Income, partially offset by increases in amortization and intangible-related deferred tax expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        The following table summarizes certain key financial data relating to our liquidity and capital resources:

 

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The definition of EBITDA is presented in Note 2 on page 26 and below under Supplemental Liquidity Measure.

        We view our ratio of debt to EBITDA (our "internal leverage ratio") as an important gauge of our ability to service debt, make new investments and access additional capital. Consistent with industry

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practice, we do not consider junior trust preferred securities as debt for the purpose of determining our internal leverage ratio. We also view our leverage on a "net debt" basis by deducting from our debt balance holding company cash (including prospective proceeds from the settlement of our forward equity sale agreement). At March 31, 2009, our internal leverage ratio was 1.4:1.

        Under the terms of our credit facility we are required to meet two financial ratio covenants. The first of these covenants is a maximum ratio of debt to EBITDA (the "bank leverage ratio") of 3.5x. The calculation of our bank leverage ratio is generally consistent with our internal leverage ratio approach. The second covenant is a minimum EBITDA to cash interest expense ratio of 3.0x (our "bank interest coverage ratio"). For the purposes of calculating these ratios, share-based compensation expense is added back to EBITDA. As of March 31, 2009, our actual bank leverage and bank interest coverage ratios were 1.7x and 5.7x, respectively, and we were in full compliance with all terms of our credit facility.

        We are rated BBB- by Standard & Poor's. A downgrade of our credit rating, either as a result of industry or company-specific considerations, would not have a material financial effect on any of our agreements or securities (or otherwise trigger a default).

        In addition to borrowings available under our $770 million revolving credit facility, our current liquidity is augmented by approximately $175 million of holding company cash (including prospective proceeds from the forward equity settlement) and the free cash flow generated by our business. We have no near-term debt maturities.

Supplemental Liquidity Measure

        As supplemental information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we have provided information regarding our EBITDA, a non-GAAP liquidity measure. This measure is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, cash flow from operations. EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA, as calculated by us, may not be consistent with computations of EBITDA by other companies. As a measure of liquidity, we believe that EBITDA is useful as an indicator of our ability to service debt, make new investments and meet working capital requirements. We further believe that many investors use this information when analyzing the financial position of companies in the investment management industry.

        The following table provides a reconciliation of cash flow from operations to EBITDA:

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Other adjustments include stock option expenses, tax benefits from stock options, Net income attributable to non-controlling interests and other adjustments to reconcile Net Income (controlling interest) to net cash flow from operating activities.



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The definition of EBITDA is presented in Note 2 on page 26.

        In the three months ended March 31, 2009, we met our cash requirements primarily through cash generated by operating activities. Our principal uses of cash in the three months ended March 31, 2009 were to make distributions to Affiliate managers and repay our Senior debt. We expect that our principal uses of cash for the foreseeable future will be for investments in new and existing Affiliates, distributions to Affiliate managers, payment of interest on outstanding debt, the repurchase of debt securities, and the repurchase of shares of our common stock and for working capital purposes.

        The following table summarizes the principal amount due at maturity of our debt obligations and convertible securities as of March 31, 2009:

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Settled in cash.

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Settled in cash or common stock at our election if holders exercise their May 2011 or 2016 put rights, and in common stock if the holders exercise their conversion rights.

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Settled in cash if holders exercise their August 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 or 2033 put rights, and in cash or common stock at our election if the holders exercise their conversion rights.

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Settled in cash or common stock at our election if the holders exercise their conversion rights.

Senior Bank Debt

        On November 27, 2007, we entered into an amended and restated senior credit facility (the "Facility"). During the third quarter of 2008, we increased our borrowing capacity to $1.01 billion, comprised of a $770 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") and a $240 million term loan (the "Term Loan"). All other terms of the Facility remain unchanged. In the first quarter of 2009, we repaid the outstanding balance of the Term Loan ($233.5 million); the capacity under the Revolver remains at $770 million. We pay interest on these obligations at specified rates (based either on the Eurodollar rate or the prime rate as in effect from time to time) that vary depending on our credit rating. Subject to the agreement of lenders to provide additional commitments, we have the option to increase the Facility by up to an additional $175 million.

        The Facility will mature in February 2012, and contains financial covenants with respect to leverage and interest coverage. The Facility also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, cash dividends and fundamental corporate changes. Borrowings under the Facility are collateralized by pledges of the substantial majority of capital stock or other equity interests owned by us. We had outstanding borrowings under the Facility of $233.5 million at December 31, 2008 and no outstanding borrowings at March 31, 2009.

Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes

        In 2001, we issued $251 million principal amount at maturity of zero coupon senior convertible notes due 2021 ("zero coupon convertible notes"), with each note issued at 90.50% of such principal

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amount and accreting at a rate of 0.50% per year (the adoption of APB 14-1 did not affect these securities). As of March 31, 2009, $50.1 million principal amount at maturity remains outstanding. Each security is convertible into 17.429 shares of our common stock (at a current base conversion price of $54.02) upon the occurrence of certain events, including the following: (i) if the closing price of a share of our common stock is more than a specified price over certain periods (initially $62.36 and increasing incrementally at the end of each calendar quarter to $63.08 in April 2021); (ii) if the credit rating assigned by Standard & Poor's to the securities is below BB-; or (iii) if we call the securities for redemption. The holders may require us to repurchase the securities at their accreted value in May 2011 and 2016. If the holders exercise this option in the future, we may elect to repurchase the securities with cash, shares of its common stock or some combination thereof. We have the option to redeem the securities for cash at their accreted value. Under the terms of the indenture governing the zero coupon convertible notes, a holder may convert such security into common stock by following the conversion procedures in the indenture. Subject to changes in the price of our common stock, the zero coupon convertible notes may be convertible in certain future periods.

2008 Senior Convertible Notes

        In August 2008, we issued $460 million of senior convertible notes due 2038 ("2008 senior convertible notes"). The 2008 senior convertible notes bear interest at 3.95%, payable semi-annually in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, we are accreting the carrying value to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 7.37% (over its expected life of five years), resulting in incremental interest expense for 2009 of approximately $11.2 million. Each security is convertible into 7.959 shares of our common stock (at an initial conversion price of $125.65) upon the occurrence of certain events. Upon conversion, we may elect to pay or deliver cash, shares of common stock, or some combination thereof. The holders of the 2008 senior convertible notes may require us to repurchase the notes in August of 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 and 2033. We may redeem the notes for cash at any time on or after August 15, 2013.

        The 2008 senior convertible notes are considered contingent payment debt instruments under federal income tax regulations. These regulations require us to deduct interest in an amount greater than our reported interest expense, which will result in annual deferred tax liabilities of approximately $10.2 million. These deferred tax liabilities will be reclassified directly to stockholders' equity if our common stock is trading above certain thresholds at the time of the conversion of the notes.

Junior Convertible Trust Preferred Securities

        In 2006, we issued $300 million of junior subordinated convertible debentures due 2036 to a wholly-owned trust simultaneous with the issuance, by the trust, of $291 million of convertible trust preferred securities to investors. The junior subordinated convertible debentures and convertible trust preferred securities (together, the "2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities") have substantially the same terms.

        The 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities bear interest at a rate of 5.1% per annum, payable quarterly in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, we are accreting the discounted amount to the principal amount at maturity. The incremental interest expense for 2009 is expected to be $1.0 million. Each $50 security is convertible, at any time, into 0.333 shares of our common stock, which represents a conversion price of $150 per share (or a 48% premium to the then prevailing share price of $101.45). Upon conversion, investors will receive cash or shares of our common stock (or a combination of cash and common stock) at our election. The 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities may not be redeemed by us prior to April 15, 2011. On or after April 15, 2011, they may be redeemed if the closing price of our common stock exceeds $195 per share for a specified period of time. The trust's only assets are the junior convertible subordinated debentures. To the extent that the trust has available

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funds, we are obligated to ensure that holders of the 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities receive all payments due from the trust.

        In October 2007, we issued an additional $500 million of junior subordinated convertible debentures which are due 2037 to a wholly-owned trust simultaneous with the issuance, by the trust, of $500 million of convertible trust preferred securities to investors. The junior subordinated convertible debentures and convertible trust preferred securities (together, the "2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities") have substantially the same terms. In the fourth quarter of 2008, we repurchased $69.2 million aggregate principal amount of the 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities. Following this repurchase, these securities were cancelled and retired.

        The 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities bear interest at 5.15% per annum, payable quarterly in cash. In accordance with APB 14-1, we are accreting the discounted amount to the principal amount at maturity. The incremental interest expense for 2009 is expected to be $1.3 million. Each $50 security is convertible, at any time, into 0.25 shares of our common stock, which represents a conversion price of $200 per share (or a 53% premium to the then prevailing share price of $130.77). Upon conversion, investors will receive cash or shares of our common stock (or a combination of cash and common stock) at our election. The 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities may not be redeemed by us prior to October 15, 2012. On or after October 15, 2012, they may be redeemed if the closing price of our common stock exceeds $260 per share for a specified period of time. The trust's only assets are the 2007 junior convertible subordinated debentures. To the extent that the trust has available funds, we are obligated to ensure that holders of the 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities receive all payments due from the trust.

Forward Equity Sale Agreement

        In 2008, we entered into a forward equity sale agreement with a major securities firm to sell up to $200 million of our common stock. In the first quarter of 2009, we received proceeds of $144.3 million for the sale of 1.8 million shares at a weighted average price of $81.31. We can settle the remaining 1.2 million shares sold under this agreement at any time prior to March 31, 2010. In May 2009, we entered into a new forward equity sale agreement under which we may sell up to $200 million of our common stock to a major securities firm, with the timing of sales at our discretion.

Derivatives

        During the first quarter of 2008, we entered into a series of treasury rate lock contracts with a notional value of $250 million. These contracts were settled in the second quarter of 2008, and we received $8.2 million. Each contract was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("FAS 133"). During the fourth quarter of 2008, we concluded that it was probable that the hedged transaction would not occur and the gain was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to Net Income (controlling interest).

Affiliate Equity

        Many of our operating agreements provide Affiliate managers a conditional right to require us to purchase their retained equity interests at certain intervals. Certain agreements also provide us a conditional right to require Affiliate managers to sell their retained equity interests to us upon their death, permanent incapacity or termination of employment and provide Affiliate managers a conditional right to require us to purchase such retained equity interests upon the occurrence of specified events. The purchase price of these conditional purchases are generally calculated based upon a multiple of the Affiliate's cash flow distributions, which is intended to represent fair value. Affiliate management partners are also permitted to sell their equity interests to other individuals or entities in certain cases, subject to our approval or other restrictions.

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        We may pay for Affiliate equity purchases in cash, shares of our common stock or other forms of consideration and in all cases can consent to the transfer of these interests to other individuals or entities. Our cumulative redemption obligation for these interests has been presented as "Redeemable non-controlling interests" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in redeemable non-controlling interests for the three months ended March 31, 2009 are principally the result of changes to the value of these interests. Although the timing and amounts of these purchases are difficult to predict, we expect to repurchase approximately $50.0 million of Affiliate equity during 2009, and, in such event, will own the cash flow associated with any equity repurchased.

Operating Cash Flow

        Cash flow from operations generally represents Net Income plus non-cash charges for amortization, deferred taxes, equity-based compensation and depreciation, as well as increases and decreases in our consolidated working capital.

        The decrease in cash flows from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008, resulted principally from decreased Net Income of $47.8 million, and reduced distributions from equity method investments of $14.0 million, partially offset by a decrease in settlements of liabilities of $21.6 million.

        In accordance with EITF 04-05, we consolidated $68.8 million and $63.3 million of client assets held in partnerships controlled by our Affiliates as of December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009 respectively. Purchases of $6.6 million reduced operating cash flow in the first three months ended March 31, 2008. Sales of client assets generated $1.0 million of operating cash flow in the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Investing Cash Flow

        The net cash flow used in investing activities decreased $18.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008. This was primarily the result of no investments in new Affiliates in the current period and a decrease of purchases of investment securities of $5.6 million.

        In January 2009, we announced an agreement to restructure and postpone our previously announced transaction with Harding Loevner LLC ("Harding Loevner"). The amended agreement provides Harding Loevner the option to complete the transaction during the second half of 2009 on terms substantially consistent with the original agreement.

        Under past acquisition agreements, we are contingently liable, upon achievement of specified financial targets, to make payments of up to $232.0 million through 2012. In 2009, we expect to make total payments of approximately $100.0 million to settle portions of these contingent obligations and our potential investment in Harding Loevner.

Financing Cash Flow

        Net cash flows from financing activities decreased $79.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008. This was primarily as a result of our repayment of $233.5 million of senior bank debt, partially offset by $144.3 million received from settlements of our forward equity arrangement (as discussed above) and a decrease in distributions to non-controlling interests of $54.7 million.

        During 2008, we retired the outstanding floating rate convertible securities and issued approximately 7.0 million shares of common stock. Additionally, we repurchased the outstanding senior notes component of our 2004 PRIDES. The repurchase proceeds were used by the original holders to

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fulfill their obligations under the related forward equity purchase contracts. We issued approximately 3.8 million shares of common stock to settle the forward equity purchase contracts.

Contractual Obligations

        The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2009:

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As more fully discussed on page 31, consistent with industry practice, we do not consider our junior convertible trust preferred securities as debt for the purpose of determining our leverage ratio.

(2)

Other liabilities reflect amounts payable to Affiliate managers related to our purchase of additional Affiliate equity interests (see Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). This table does not include liabilities for uncertain tax positions ($21.4 million as of March 31, 2009) as we cannot predict when such liabilities will be paid.

Recent Accounting Developments

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, "Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments" (FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2). FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 changes the method for determining whether an other-than-temporary impairment exists for debt securities and the amount of the impairment. FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The implementation of this standard will not have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1, APB 28-1, "Interim Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments" (FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1). FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 requires fair value disclosures in financial statements to provide more timely information about the effects of current market conditions on financial instruments. FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The implementation of this standard will not have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.

        In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly" (FSP FAS 157-4). FSP FAS 157-4 amends FAS 157 and provides guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with FAS 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly for fair value measurements. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009. We did not early adopt this guidance and are currently evaluating this new FSP but do not believe that it will have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of our financial results.

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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

        There have been no significant changes to our Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in the three months ended March 31, 2009. Please refer to Item 7A in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

        We carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures during the quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, we recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of March 31, 2009, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We continue to review and document our disclosure controls and procedures and may, from time to time, make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and ensuring that our systems evolve with our business.

        There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.    Exhibits

        The exhibits are listed on the Exhibit Index and are included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (dollars in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) (unaudited)
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (dollars in thousands) (unaudited)
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (unaudited)
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302(a)
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Sean M. Healey, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.;



2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;



3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;



4.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:



a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;



b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;



c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and



d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and



5.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):



a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and



b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302(a)
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Darrell W. Crate, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.;



2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;



3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;



4.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:



a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;



b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;



c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and



d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and



5.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):



a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and



b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

        In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (the "Company") for the period ended March 31, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned, Sean M. Healey, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

(1)

the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and



(2)

the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

        In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (the "Company") for the period ended March 31, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned, Darrell W. Crate, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

(1)

the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and



(2)

the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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