AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP INC (Form: 10-K, Received: 03/01/2011 16:14:00)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K


(Mark One)
ý		ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal year ended December 31, 2010
OR
o		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 1 5(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 001-13459

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


Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		04-3218510 (IRS Employer Identification Number)

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

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock ($.01 par value)		New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý No o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No ý

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 ý No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý

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.


Large accelerated filer ý		Accelerated filer o		Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)		Smaller reporting company o

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

At June 30, 2010, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, based upon the closing price of $60.77 on that date on the New York Stock Exchange, was $2,877,307,575. Calculation of holdings by non-affiliates is based upon the assumption, for this purpose only, that executive officers, directors and any persons holding 10% or more of the registrant's common stock are affiliates. There were 51,908,911 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding on February 24, 2011.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement to be delivered to shareholders in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on or about May 24, 2011 are incorporated by reference into Part III.

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FORM 10-K

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PART I
	Item 1.	Business	1
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	10
	Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	14
	Item 2.	Properties	14
	Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	14
	Item 4.	Removed and Reserved	14
PART II
	Item 5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	15
	Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	17
	Item 7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
	Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	42
	Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	42
	Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	86
	Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	86
	Item 9B.	Other Information	86
PART III
	Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	87
	Item 11.	Executive Compensation	87
	Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	87
	Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence	87
	Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	87
PART IV
	Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	88

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PART I

Item 1. Business

We are a global 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 structured to enhance our Affiliates' businesses and growth prospects.

In our investments in each of our Affiliates, we hold a substantial equity interest. The remaining equity interests are retained by the management of the Affiliate and enable Affiliate managers to continue to participate in their firm's success. Our investment approach provides a degree of liquidity and diversification to principal owners of boutique investment management firms, and also addresses the succession and ownership transition issues facing many founders and principal owners. Our partnership approach also ensures that Affiliates maintain operational autonomy in managing their business, thereby preserving their firm's entrepreneurial culture and independence. In particular, our structures are designed to:

•: maintain and enhance Affiliate managers' equity incentives in their firms;
•: preserve each Affiliate's distinct culture and investment focus; and
•: provide Affiliates with the ability to realize the benefits of scale economies in distribution, operations, compliance and technology.

Although we invest in firms that we anticipate will grow independently and without our assistance, we are committed to helping Affiliates identify opportunities for growth and leverage the benefits of economies of scale. We assist our Affiliates in broadening distribution in the United States and globally, developing new products and providing strategic support and enhanced operational capabilities.

We believe that substantial opportunities to make investments in high-quality boutique investment management firms will continue to arise as their founders seek to institutionalize their businesses through broader equity ownership, or approach retirement age and begin to plan for succession. Our management identifies select firms based on our thorough understanding of the asset management industry, and has developed relationships with a significant number of these firms. Within our target universe, we seek the strongest and most stable firms with the best growth prospects, which are typically characterized by a strong multi-generational management team and culture of commitment to building a firm for its longer-term success, focused investment discipline and long-term investment track record, and diverse products and distribution channels. We are focused on investing in the highest quality boutique investment management firms specializing in an array of investment styles and asset classes, including both traditional and alternative investment managers. We anticipate that we will have significant additional investment opportunities across the asset management industry globally, including the potential for investments in subsidiaries, divisions and other investment teams or products.

Investment Management Operations

As of December 31, 2010, we manage approximately $320.0 billion in assets through our Affiliates in more than 350 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.

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A summary of selected financial data attributable to our operations follows:

(dollars in millions, except as noted)		2008			2009		2010

Assets under management (in billions) ⁽¹⁾
Mutual Fund		$	34.7		$	44.5	$	85.2
Institutional			109.4			133.9		200.1
High Net Worth			26.0			29.6		34.7

	Total	$	170.1		$	208.0	$	320.0

Revenue ⁽²⁾
Mutual Fund		$	456.2		$	313.2	$	578.8
Institutional			559.8			415.6		649.2
High Net Worth			142.2			113.0		130.2

	Total	$	1,158.2		$	841.8	$	1,358.2

Net Income (loss) (controlling interest) ⁽³⁾
Mutual Fund		$	37.4		$	29.7	$	46.3
Institutional			(34.2	)		23.6		77.8
High Net Worth			(4.5	)		6.2		14.5

	Total	$	(1.3	)	$	59.5	$	138.6

EBITDA ⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾
Mutual Fund		$	102.6		$	70.6	$	119.4
Institutional			168.5			139.7		242.3
High Net Worth			37.9			32.5		42.7

	Total	$	309.0		$	242.8	$	404.4

(1): Balances as of December 31.
(2): In 2008, 2009 and 2010, revenue attributable to clients domiciled outside the U.S. was approximately 19%, 18% and 33% of total revenue, respectively.
(3): Note 28 to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 80 describes the basis of presentation of our distribution channel operating results. 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.
(4): EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. 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. EBITDA is not a measure of liquidity under generally accepted accounting principles and should not be considered an alternative to cash flow from operations. EBITDA, as calculated by us, may not be consistent with computations of EBITDA by other companies. Our use of EBITDA, including a reconciliation to cash flow from operations, is discussed in greater detail in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" on page 30.

On March 15, 2010, we completed our investment in Artemis Investment Management Ltd ("Artemis") in combination with the management team of Artemis. Artemis specializes in active investment management for retail and institutional investors in the UK, as well as Europe and the Middle East, across a range of mutual funds and segregated institutional accounts.

On April 15, 2010, we completed our investment in Aston Asset Management LLC ("Aston") through the acquisition of Highbury Financial Inc., Aston's parent company. Based in Chicago, Aston

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offers sub-advised investment products to the mutual fund and managed accounts markets. Aston is the advisor to the Aston Funds, a manager of managers fund family of 24 no-load mutual funds.

On June 30, 2010, we completed our investment in Pantheon Ventures Inc., Pantheon Holdings Limited and Pantheon Capital (Asia) Limited (collectively, "Pantheon"). Pantheon manages regional private equity funds-of-funds in Europe, the United States and Asia, as well as global secondary funds-of-funds, global infrastructure fund-of-funds and customized separate account programs.

On December 3, 2010, we completed our investment in Trilogy Global Advisors, LLC ("Trilogy"). Based in New York and Florida, Trilogy manages assets for institutional and retail clients specializing in emerging and global market strategies.

Mutual Fund Distribution Channel

Through our Affiliates, we provide advisory or sub-advisory services to mutual funds. These funds are distributed to retail and institutional clients directly and through intermediaries, including independent investment advisors, retirement plan sponsors, broker-dealers, major fund marketplaces and bank trust departments.

Utilizing the distribution, sales, client service and back-office capabilities of Managers Investment Group LLC ("Managers"), our Affiliates are provided access to the Mutual Fund wholesale distribution channel and wrap sponsor platforms. Managers offers Affiliates a single point of contact for retail intermediaries such as banks, brokerage firms and other sponsored platforms. Within this distribution channel, Managers is presently servicing and distributing approximately 40 mutual funds, including funds managed by ten Affiliates.

Institutional Distribution Channel

Through our Affiliates, we offer a broad range of investment styles in the Institutional distribution channel, including small, small/mid, mid and large capitalization value, growth equity and emerging markets. In addition, our Affiliates offer quantitative, alternative 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.

Our institutional investment products are distributed by over 100 sales and marketing professionals who develop new institutional business through direct sales efforts and established relationships with pension consultants. Our efforts are designed to ensure that our Affiliates' products and services successfully address the specialized needs of their clients and are responsive to the evolving demands of the marketplace and provide our Affiliates with resources to improve sales and marketing materials, network with the pension consultant and plan sponsor communities, and further expand and establish new distribution alternatives.

We continue to work with our Affiliates in executing and enhancing their marketing and client service initiatives by expanding our global distribution platform. Our global distribution platform includes offices in Sydney, serving institutional investors in Australia and New Zealand; London, serving institutional investors in the Middle East and Europe; and Hong Kong, serving institutional investors in Asia. Our Affiliates currently manage approximately $135 billion in assets for non-U.S. clients in more than 40 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

High Net Worth Distribution Channel

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

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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, which are generally brokerage firms or other sponsors. Our Affiliates provide investment management services through more than 100 managed account and wrap programs.

We have undertaken several initiatives to provide our Affiliates with enhanced managed account distribution and administration capabilities. Within our High Net Worth distribution channel, Managers is presently distributing more than 20 investment products managed by multiple Affiliates. Managers distributes single and multi-manager separate account products and mutual funds through brokerage firms.

Our Structure and Relationship with Affiliates

In making investments in boutique investment 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, we establish 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 each 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 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.

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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 investment, 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. Generally where we own a minority investment, 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 and EBITDA. As a consequence, increases or decreases in these firms' assets under management ($71.3 billion as of December 31, 2010 and included in our reported assets under management) will not affect reported revenue in the same manner as changes in assets under management at our other Affiliates.

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 us and our Affiliates 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.

Many of our Affiliate operating agreements provide our Affiliate managers conditional rights ("put rights") that enable them to sell their retained equity interests to us at certain intervals, gradually over time. These agreements also provide us conditional rights to require the managers to sell their interests to us ("call rights"). We believe these rights enhance our ability to keep our ownership within a desired range and provide Affiliate managers sufficient incentives to grow and improve their business and create equity value for themselves. These rights help facilitate our ability to provide equity ownership opportunities in our Affiliates to more junior members of their management teams.

Through our Affiliates, 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 fees are billed by our Affiliates quarterly. Our private equity products bill advisory fees on committed capital.

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. Asset-based 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, asset-based fees billed in arrears will reflect changes in the market value of assets under management for that period.

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In addition, over 50 Affiliate alternative investment and equity products, representing approximately $40 billion of assets under management (as of December 31, 2010), 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.

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

•: our expenses, including the operating expenses of our consolidated Affiliates; and
•: the profits allocated to managers of our consolidated Affiliates (i.e., non-controlling interest).

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:

•: 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;
•: 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;
•: our receipt of Owners' Allocation from Affiliates with revenue sharing arrangements, which depends on the ability of our existing and future Affiliates to maintain certain levels of operating profit margins;
•: the increases or decreases in the revenue and expenses of Affiliates that operate on a profit-based model;
•: the availability and cost of the capital with which we finance our existing and new investments;
•: our success in making new investments and the terms upon which such transactions are completed;
•: the level of intangible assets and the associated amortization expense resulting from our investments;
•: the level of our expenses, including compensation for our employees; and
•: the level of taxation to which we are subject.

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Diversification of Assets under Management

The following table provides information regarding the composition of our assets under management as of December 31, 2010.

		Assets under Management

		(in billions)
Distribution Channel:
Mutual Fund		$	85.2	27	%
Institutional			200.1	62	%
High Net Worth			34.7	11	%

	Total	$	320.0	100	%

Asset Class:
Equity ⁽¹⁾		$	220.4	69	%
Alternative ⁽²⁾			65.3	20	%
Fixed Income			34.3	11	%

	Total	$	320.0	100	%

Geography: ⁽³⁾
Domestic		$	110.5	34	%
Global/International			169.1	53	%
Emerging Markets			40.4	13	%

	Total	$	320.0	100	%

(1): The Equity asset class includes equity, balanced and asset allocation products.
(2): The Alternative asset class includes private equity, multi-strategy, market neutral equity and hedge products.
(3): The Geography of a particular investment product describes the general location of its investment holdings.

Prospective Affiliates

Our target investment universe includes more than 1,800 investment management firms globally, and we have established relationships with approximately 800 of these firms and continue to develop new relationships with additional firms. This group of boutique investment management firms includes independently owned firms, as well as investment management subsidiaries of larger organizations and strategic distribution firms located in the U.S. and around the world. We believe that demographic trends will continue to create a number of transaction opportunities as the founders of independent firms experience a need for partnership transition and succession planning, or otherwise seek a degree of diversification and additional resources to pursue their growth strategy. In addition, we expect that the number of transaction opportunities available to us will be further enhanced as larger financial organizations dispose of non-core asset management subsidiaries and private equity firms sell investments in asset managers.

We are well positioned to execute upon these investment opportunities through our established process of identifying and cultivating investment prospects, our broad industry relationships, as well as our substantial experience and expertise in structuring and negotiating transactions. In addition, we have a strong reputation as an effective partner to our existing Affiliates, and are recognized as an innovative, supportive institutional partner for the highest quality boutique investment management firms.

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Competition

In each of our three principal distribution channels, we and our Affiliates compete with a large number of other domestic and foreign investment management firms, as well as subsidiaries of larger financial organizations. In comparison to us and our Affiliates, these firms may have significantly greater financial, technological and marketing resources, captive distribution and greater assets under management and many offer an even broader array of investment products and services. Since certain Affiliates are active in the same distribution channels, from time to time they compete with each other for clients. In addition, there are relatively few barriers to entry for new investment management firms to compete with our Affiliates, especially in the Institutional distribution channel. We believe that the most important factors affecting our ability to compete for clients in our three principal distribution channels are the:

•: performance records, investment style and discipline and reputation of our Affiliates and their management teams, as well as their ability to attract and retain high quality investment professionals;
•: depth and continuity of client relationships;
•: diversity of products offered;
•: level of client service offered;
•: strong business relationships with the major intermediaries who currently distribute our products; and
•: development and marketing of new investment strategies and ability to access opportunities to meet the changing needs of investors.

The relative importance of each of these factors can vary depending on the distribution channel and the type of investment management service involved, as well as general market conditions. Each Affiliate's ability to retain and increase assets under management would be adversely affected if client accounts underperform in comparison to relevant benchmarks or peer groups, or if key personnel leave the Affiliate. The ability of each Affiliate to compete with other investment management firms also depends, in part, on the relative attractiveness of its investment philosophies and methods under then-prevailing market trends.

A component of our growth strategy is the acquisition of equity interests in additional high-quality boutique investment management firms. In seeking to acquire such equity interests, we compete with a number of acquirers of investment management firms, including other investment management companies, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds and larger financial organizations. Many of these competitors have longer operating histories and greater financial and strategic resources than we do, which may make our competitors more attractive to the owners of the firms in which we are considering an investment. In addition, these competitors may have a lower cost of capital and access to funding sources that are not available to us. We believe that important factors affecting our ability to compete for future investments are the:

•: degree to which target firms view our investment structure as preferable, financially, operationally or otherwise, to acquisition or investment arrangements offered by other potential purchasers; and
•: reputation and performance of our existing and future Affiliates, by which target firms may judge us and our future prospects.

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Government Regulation

Our Affiliates' businesses are subject to complex and extensive regulation by various U.S. federal regulatory authorities, certain state regulatory authorities and various non-U.S. regulatory authorities. This regulatory environment may be altered without notice by new laws or regulations, revisions to existing regulations or new interpretations or guidance. Changes in these laws or regulations could have a material adverse impact on our Affiliates' businesses, our profitability and mode of operations, and could require that we or our Affiliates incur substantial cost or curtail our operations or investment offerings. Regulatory authorities may also conduct examinations or inspections of our operations or those of our Affiliates and any determination of a failure to comply with laws or regulations could result in disciplinary or enforcement action with penalties that may include the disgorgement of fees, fines, suspensions or censure of individual employees or revocation or limitation of business activities or registration. Even in the absence of wrongdoing, regulatory inquiries or proceedings could cause substantial expenditures of time and capital and result in reputational damage, and potentially have an adverse effect on the price of our common stock. Global financial regulatory reform initiatives are likely to result in more stringent regulation of the financial services industry in which we and our Affiliates operate, which could adversely affect our business.

Employees and Corporate Organization

As of December 31, 2010, we employed approximately 110 persons and our Affiliates employed approximately 1,800 persons, the substantial majority of which were full-time employees. Neither we nor any of our Affiliates is subject to any collective bargaining agreements, and we believe that our labor relations are good. We were formed in 1993 as a corporation under the laws of the State of Delaware.

Our Web Site

Our web site is www.amg.com . It provides information about us, as well as a link in the "Investor Information" section of our web site to another web site where you can obtain, free of charge, a copy of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, including exhibits, and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We make these reports available through our web site as soon as reasonably practicable after our electronic filing of such materials with, or the furnishing of them to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information contained or incorporated on our web site is not a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

We face a variety of risk factors that are substantial and inherent in our business, including market, liquidity, credit, operational, legal and regulatory risks. The following are some of the more important factors that could affect our business.

Our financial results depend on equity market returns and the investment performance of our Affiliates.

The investment management contracts of our Affiliates typically provide for payment based on the market value of assets under management, and payments will be adversely affected by declines in the equity markets. In addition, certain of our Affiliates' investment management contracts include fees based on investment performance relative to a specified benchmark and, as such, are directly dependent upon investment results which may vary substantially from year to year. Unfavorable market performance and volatility in the capital markets or in the prices of specific securities may reduce our Affiliates' assets under management, which in turn may adversely affect the fees payable to our Affiliates and, ultimately, our consolidated results of operations and financial condition.

A decline in global market conditions may result in decreases in the level of our Affiliates' assets under management due to the significant declines in the value of securities, as well as a global decrease in assets invested in the equity markets. Since our assets under management are largely concentrated in equity products, our results are particularly susceptible to downturns in the equity markets.

Our growth strategy depends upon continued growth from our existing Affiliates or upon our making new investments in boutique investment management firms.

Our Affiliates may not be able to maintain their respective levels of performance or contribute to our growth at their historical levels or at currently anticipated levels. Also, our Affiliates may be unable to carry out their management succession plans, which may adversely affect their operations and revenue streams.

The success of our investment program will depend upon our ability to find suitable firms in which to invest, our ability to negotiate agreements with such firms on acceptable terms, our ability to issue common stock to raise capital and our ability to access additional forms of capital necessary to finance such transactions. We cannot be certain that we will be successful in finding or investing in such firms or that they will have favorable operating results following our investment, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our financial results could be adversely affected by the performance of other financial institutions.

We and our Affiliates routinely execute transactions with various counterparties in the financial services industry. Historical market volatility highlights the interconnection of the global markets and demonstrated how the deteriorating financial condition of one institution may materially and adversely impact the performance of other institutions. We and our Affiliates may be exposed to such risk in the event that a counterparty with whom we transact defaults on its obligations, or if there are other unrelated systemic failures in the markets.

Historically, equity markets and our common stock have been volatile.

The market price of our common stock historically has experienced and may continue to experience volatility, and the broader equity markets have experienced and may again experience significant price and volume fluctuations. In addition, our announcements of our quarterly operating results, changes in general conditions in the economy or the financial markets and other developments affecting us, our Affiliates or our competitors could cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially.

Our Affiliates' businesses are highly regulated.

Our Affiliates' businesses are subject to extensive regulation by various U.S. federal regulatory authorities, certain state regulatory authorities and non-U.S. regulatory authorities. We cannot ensure

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that our Affiliates will fulfill all applicable regulatory requirements. If we or any of our Affiliates were to be named as a subject of an investigation or other regulatory action, the public announcement and potential publicity surrounding any such investigation or action could have a material adverse effect on our stock price and financial condition even if we (or our Affiliates) were found not to have committed any violation of the securities laws or other misconduct. The failure of any Affiliate to satisfy regulatory requirements could subject that Affiliate to sanctions that might materially impact the Affiliate's business and our business. Changes in laws or regulatory requirements, or the interpretation or application of such laws and regulatory requirements by regulatory authorities, could occur without notice and have a material adverse impact on our profitability and mode of operations. In addition, proposals in the United States and the European Union have called for more stringent regulation and additional taxation of the financial services industry in which we and our Affiliates operate, which may make it more likely that changes will occur which could adversely affect our business, our access to capital and the market for our common stock.

In the U.S., the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act") represents a comprehensive overhaul of the financial services regulatory environment and will require federal agencies to implement numerous new rules, many of which may not be implemented for months or even years. The Dodd-Frank Act also includes significant corporate governance and executive compensation-related provisions. In the United Kingdom and Europe, our business may be impacted by financial services reform initiatives enacted by the European Union. Compliance with these new laws and regulations may result in increased compliance costs and expenses.

Our international operations are subject to foreign risks, including political, regulatory, economic and currency risks.

We and some of our Affiliates operate offices or advise clients outside of the United States, and several affiliated investment management firms are based outside the United States. Accordingly, we and our current and any prospective affiliated investment management firms that have foreign operations are subject to risks inherent in doing business internationally, in addition to the risks our business faces more generally. These risks may include changes in applicable laws and regulatory requirements, difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations, longer payment cycles, difficulties in collecting investment advisory fees receivable, different, and in some cases, less stringent legal, regulatory and accounting regimes, political instability, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, expatriation controls, expropriation risks and potential adverse tax consequences. These or other risks related to our international operations may have an adverse effect both on our Affiliates and on our consolidated business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our Affiliates' autonomy limits our ability to alter their management practices and policies, and we may be held responsible for liabilities incurred by them.

Although our agreements with our Affiliates typically give us the authority to control and/or vote with respect to certain of their business activities, we generally are not directly involved in managing our Affiliates' day-to-day activities, including investment management policies and procedures, fee levels, marketing and product development, client relationships, employment and compensation programs and compliance activities. As a consequence, our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by problems stemming from the day-to-day operations of our Affiliates.

Some of our Affiliates are partnerships or limited liability companies of which we are, or an entity controlled by us is, the general partner or manager member. Consequently, to the extent that any of these Affiliates incur liabilities or expenses that exceed its ability to pay for them, we may be directly or indirectly liable for their payment. In addition, with respect to each of our Affiliates, we may be held liable in some circumstances as a control person for the acts of the Affiliate or its employees. While we and our Affiliates maintain errors and omissions and general liability insurance in amounts believed to be adequate to cover certain potential liabilities, we cannot be certain that we will not have claims that exceed the limits of available insurance coverage, that the insurers will remain solvent and will meet

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their obligations to provide coverage or that insurance coverage will continue to be available to us and our Affiliates with sufficient limits and at a reasonable cost. A judgment against any of our Affiliates and/or us in excess of available insurance coverage could have a material adverse effect on the Affiliate and/or us.

The failure to receive regular distributions from our Affiliates would adversely affect us. In addition, our structure results in substantial structural subordination that may affect our ability to make payments on our obligations.

We receive cash distributions from our Affiliates. An Affiliate's payment of distributions to us may be subject to claims by the Affiliate's creditors and to limitations applicable to the Affiliate under federal and state laws, including securities and bankruptcy laws, and any applicable non-U.S. laws. Additionally, an Affiliate may default on some or all of the distributions that are payable to us. As a result, we cannot guarantee that we will always receive these distributions from our Affiliates. The failure to receive the distributions to which we are entitled under our agreements with our Affiliates would adversely affect us, and may affect our ability to make payments on our obligations.

Our right to receive any assets of our Affiliates or subsidiaries upon their liquidation or reorganization, and thus the right of the holders of securities issued by us to participate in those assets, typically would be subordinated to the claims of that entity's creditors. In addition, even if we were a creditor of any of our Affiliates or subsidiaries, our rights as a creditor would be subordinate to any security interest and indebtedness that is senior to us.

The agreed-upon expense allocation under our revenue sharing arrangements with our Affiliates may not be large enough to pay for all of the respective Affiliate's operating expenses.

Our Affiliates have generally entered into agreements with us under which they have agreed to pay us a specified percentage of their respective gross revenue, while retaining a percentage of revenue for use in paying that Affiliate's operating expenses. We may not anticipate and reflect in those agreements possible changes in the revenue and expense base of any Affiliate, and the agreed-upon expense allocation may not be large enough to pay for all of an Affiliate's operating expenses. We may elect to defer the receipt of our share of an Affiliate's revenue to permit the Affiliate to fund such operating expenses, or we may restructure our relationship with an Affiliate with the aim of maximizing the long-term benefits to us, but we cannot be certain that any such deferral or restructured relationship would be of any greater benefit to us. Such a deferral or restructured relationship may have an adverse effect on our near-term or long-term profitability and financial condition.

The sale or issue of substantial amounts of our common stock could adversely impact the price of our common stock.

The sale of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market could adversely impact its price. In connection with our financing activities, we issued securities and entered into contracts that may result in the issuance of our common stock upon the occurrence of certain events. As of December 31, 2010, approximately 7.8 million shares remain issuable under the terms of our convertible securities. Moreover, in connection with future financing activities, we may issue additional convertible securities or shares of our common stock. Any such issuance of shares of our common stock could have the effect of substantially diluting the interests of our current equity holders. In the event that a large number of shares of our common stock are sold in the public market, the price of our common stock may fall.

The failure to consummate announced investments in new investment management firms could have an adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

Consummation of our acquisition transactions is generally subject to a number of closing conditions, contingencies and approvals, including but not limited to obtaining certain consents of the

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investment management firms' clients. In the event that an announced transaction is not consummated, we may experience a decline in the price of our common stock to the extent that the then-current market price reflects a market assumption that we will complete the announced transaction. In addition, the fact that a transaction did not close after we announced it publicly may negatively affect our ability and prospects to consummate transactions in the future. Finally, we must pay costs related to these transactions, including legal and accounting fees, even if the transactions are not completed, which may have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

We expect that we will need to raise additional capital in the future, and existing or future resources may not be available to us in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms.

While we believe that our existing cash resources and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet our working capital needs for normal operations for the foreseeable future, our continuing acquisitions of interests in new affiliated investment management firms may require additional capital. We may also need to repurchase some or all of our outstanding 3.95% convertible senior notes in the third quarter of 2013. We are contingently liable to make additional purchase payments upon the achievement of specified financial targets in connection with certain of our prior acquisitions and we have obligations to purchase additional equity in existing Affiliates, which obligations may be triggered from time to time. These obligations may require more cash than is then available from operations. Thus, we may need to raise capital by making additional borrowings or by selling shares of our common stock or other equity or debt securities, or to otherwise refinance a portion of these obligations. As of December 31, 2010, we are in compliance with the terms of our credit facility, which matures in January 2015.

Our level of indebtedness may increase if we fund one or more future acquisitions through borrowings under our credit facility. This additional indebtedness could increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions and will require us to dedicate a greater portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness.

The financing activities described above could increase our interest expense, decrease our net income and dilute the interests of our existing stockholders. In addition, our access to further capital, and the cost of capital we are able to access, is influenced by our credit rating. A reduction in our credit rating could increase our borrowing costs and may limit our access to the capital markets.

We have substantial intangibles on our balance sheet, and any impairment of our intangibles could adversely affect our results of operations.

At December 31, 2010, our total assets were approximately $5.3 billion, of which approximately $3.6 billion were intangible assets, and approximately $0.7 billion were equity investments in Affiliates, an amount comprised primarily of intangible assets. We cannot be certain that we will ever realize the value of such intangible assets. An impairment of our intangible assets or an other than temporary decline in the value of our equity investments could adversely affect our results of operations.

We and our Affiliates rely on certain key personnel and cannot guarantee their continued service.

We depend on the efforts of our executive officers and our other officers and employees. Our executive officers, in particular, play an important role in the stability and growth of our existing Affiliates and in identifying potential investment opportunities for us. We do not have employment agreements with our officers, although each of them has a significant equity interest, including stock options.

In addition, our Affiliates depend heavily on the services of key principals, who in many cases have managed their firms for many years. These principals often are primarily responsible for their firm's investment decisions. Although we use a combination of economic incentives, transfer restrictions and, in some instances, non-solicitation agreements and employment agreements in an effort to retain key management personnel, there is no guarantee that these principals will remain with their firms. Since

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certain Affiliates contribute significantly to our revenue, the loss of key management personnel at these Affiliates could have a disproportionate adverse impact on our business.

Our Affiliates' investment management contracts are subject to termination on short notice.

Our Affiliates derive almost all of their revenue from their clients based upon their investment management contracts with those clients. These contracts are typically terminable by the client without penalty upon relatively short notice (typically not longer than 60 days) and may not be assignable without consent. We cannot be certain that our Affiliates will be able to retain their existing clients or attract new clients. If our Affiliates' clients withdraw a substantial amount of funds, it is likely to harm our results. In addition, investment management contracts with mutual funds are subject to annual approval by each fund's board of directors.

Our industry is highly competitive.

Through our Affiliates, we compete with a broad range of investment managers, including public and private investment advisors, firms associated with securities broker-dealers, financial institutions, insurance companies, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds and other entities that serve our three principal distribution channels, many of whom have greater resources. This competition may reduce the fees that our Affiliates can obtain for their services. We believe that our Affiliates' ability to compete effectively with other firms in our three distribution channels depends upon our Affiliates' products, investment performance and client-servicing capabilities, and the marketing and distribution of their investment products. Our Affiliates may not compare favorably with their competitors in any or all of these categories. From time to time, our Affiliates also compete with each other for clients.

The market for acquisitions of interests in investment management firms is highly competitive. Many other public and private financial services companies, including commercial and investment banks, insurance companies and investment management firms, which may have significantly greater resources than we do, also invest in or buy investment management firms. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to compete effectively with such companies, that new competitors will not enter the market or that such competition will not make it more difficult or not feasible for us to make new investments in investment management firms.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

There are no unresolved written comments that were received from the Securities and Exchange Commission staff 180 days or more before the end of our fiscal year relating to our periodic or current reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 2. Properties

Our headquarters and principal offices are located at 600 Hale Street, Prides Crossing, Massachusetts 01965; we believe that the property is suitable for the foreseeable future. We also lease offices in Palm Beach, Florida, Sydney, Australia, London, England and Hong Kong. In addition, each of our Affiliates leases office space in the city or cities in which it conducts business.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we and our Affiliates may be parties to various claims, suits and complaints. Currently, there are no such claims, suits or complaints that, in our opinion, would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

Item 4. Removed and Reserved

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: AMG). The following table sets forth the high and low prices as reported on the New York Stock Exchange composite tape since January 1, 2009 for the periods indicated.

	High		Low

2009
First Quarter	$	49.56	$	27.99
Second Quarter		63.10		40.00
Third Quarter		71.31		51.95
Fourth Quarter		73.50		61.00
2010
First Quarter	$	81.43	$	60.55
Second Quarter		88.01		60.39
Third Quarter		80.15		58.08
Fourth Quarter		102.06		77.93

The closing price for a share of our common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange composite tape on February 24, 2011 was $104.61. As of February 24, 2011, there were 31 stockholders of record.

We have not declared a cash dividend with respect to the periods presented. We do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our common stock as we intend to retain earnings to finance investments in new Affiliates, repay indebtedness, pay interest and income taxes, repurchase debt securities and shares of our common stock when appropriate, and develop our existing business. Furthermore, our credit facility prohibits us from making cash dividend payments to our stockholders. We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the quarter ended December 31, 2010. As of February 15, 2011, there were 1,584,706 shares that could be purchased under our share repurchase programs.

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The following graph compares the cumulative stockholder return on our common stock from November 21, 1997, the date of our initial public offering, through December 31, 2010, with the cumulative total return, during the equivalent period, on the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, the Standard & Poor's 500 Financial Sector Index and a peer group comprised of BlackRock, Inc., Eaton Vance Corp., Federated Investors, Inc., Franklin Resources, Inc., GAMCO Investors, Inc., Janus Capital Group Inc., T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. and Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. ("New Peer Group"). Previously our peer group also included W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. The comparison assumes the investment of $100 on November 21, 1997 in our common stock and each of the comparison indices and, in each case, assumes reinvestment of all dividends.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

Set forth below are selected financial data for the last five years. This data should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

		For the Years Ended December 31,

		2006			2007			2008			2009			2010
		(in thousands, except as noted and per share data)
Assets under Management (at period end, in millions)		$	241,140		$	274,764		$	170,145		$	208,039		$	320,046
Statement of Income Data
Revenue		$	1,170,353		$	1,369,866		$	1,158,217		$	841,840		$	1,358,242
Net income			362,495			456,575			131,899			212,916			287,328
Net Income (loss) (controlling interest)			146,608			176,499			(1,325	)		59,473			138,633
Earnings (loss) per share—diluted			3.69			4.51			(0.03	)		1.38			2.81
Other Financial Data
Cash Flow from (used in):
	Operating activities	$	484,906		$	509,403		$	507,965		$	243,210		$	480,699
	Investing activities		(140,469	)		(512,522	)		(93,613	)		(181,501	)		(973,799	)
	Financing activities		(283,595	)		21,566			(238,340	)		(202,266	)		545,044
EBITDA ⁽¹⁾			342,118			417,108			309,043			242,787			404,391
Economic Net Income ⁽²⁾			224,468			263,469			225,367			185,711			299,083
Economic earnings per share ⁽²⁾⁽³⁾			5.73			6.77			5.57			4.37			6.09
Balance Sheet Data
Total assets ⁽⁴⁾		$	2,659,088		$	3,373,787		$	3,212,700		$	3,390,906		$	5,291,215
Long-term debt ⁽⁵⁾			1,280,656			1,746,230			1,184,083			964,334			1,391,990
Redeemable non-controlling interests ⁽⁶⁾			431,979			515,371			297,733			368,999			406,292
Stockholders' equity ⁽⁷⁾			114,396			63,769			924,801			1,109,690			1,799,963

(1): EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Our use of EBITDA, including a reconciliation to cash flow from operations, is discussed in greater detail in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" on page 30.
(2): In reporting our financial and operating results during the second quarter of 2010, we renamed our non-GAAP performance measures to Economic Net Income and Economic earnings per share (formerly known as Cash Net Income and Cash earnings per share). Under our Economic Net Income definition, we add to Net Income (controlling interest) amortization (including equity method amortization), deferred taxes related to intangible assets, non-cash imputed interest expense (principally related to the accounting for convertible securities and contingent payment arrangements) and Affiliate equity expense. Our use of Economic Net Income, including a reconciliation of Economic Net Income to Net Income, is discussed in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" on page 27.

In the first quarter of 2010, we modified our Economic Net Income definition to exclude the effect of imputed interest related to contingent payment arrangements from Net Income (controlling interest), and in the fourth quarter of 2010 we further modified the definition to no longer add back Affiliate depreciation to Net Income (controlling interest). If we had applied these definition changes to all periods presented above, Economic Net Income would have been $218,738, $257,295, $218,347, $170,438 and $292,282 and Economic earnings per share would have been

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$5.58, $6.61, $5.40, $4.01 and $5.95 for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

(3): Economic Earnings per share represents Economic Net Income divided by the adjusted diluted average shares outstanding. In this calculation, the potential share issuance in connection with our convertible securities is measured using a "treasury stock" method. Under this method, only the net number of shares of common stock equal to the value of contingently convertible securities and the junior convertible trust preferred securities in excess of par, if any, are deemed to be outstanding. Our use of Economic Earnings per share is discussed in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" on page 27.
(4): Total assets have increased as we have made new or additional investments in affiliated investment management firms (see Note 18, "Business Combinations," on page 69).
(5): Long-term debt consists of the following: Senior bank debt, zero coupon senior convertible notes, floating rate convertible securities, 2008 senior convertible notes, mandatory convertible securities and junior convertible trust preferred securities. In 2008, we settled approximately $600 million of our floating rate convertible securities and our mandatory convertible securities. In 2010, we called our zero coupon senior convertible notes for redemption and all holders elected to convert their notes into shares of common stock.
(6): Represents the current redemption value of the non-controlling interests held in our Affiliates, as described in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(7): During 2006 and 2007, we repurchased $537,777 and $426,479 of our common stock, respectively. In 2008, we issued approximately 10.8 million shares of common stock to retire our floating rate convertible securities and our mandatory convertible securities. In 2009, we issued approximately 1.8 million shares under our forward equity sale agreement. In 2010, we issued approximately 5.5 million shares under our forward equity sale agreement and approximately 1.7 million shares for our investment in Aston.

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our other filings with the 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:

•: 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;
•: 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;
•: 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
•: those certain other factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors."

These factors 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.

Executive Overview

The following executive overview summarizes the significant trends affecting our results of operations and financial condition. This overview and the remainder of this Management's Discussion and Analysis supplements, and should be read in conjunction with, the Consolidated Financial Statements of AMG and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company" or "AMG") and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We are a global 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 boutique investment management firms and strategic transactions and relationships designed to enhance our Affiliates' businesses and growth prospects.

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The table below shows our financial highlights for each of the past three years:

(in millions, except as noted and per share data)	2008			2009				2010

Assets under Management (in billions)	$	170.1		$	208.0	22	%	$	320.0	54	%
Revenue		1,158.2			841.8	(27	)%		1,358.2	61	%
Net Income (loss) (controlling interest)		(1.3	)		59.5	n.m.	⁽¹⁾		138.6	133	%
Earnings per share—diluted		(0.03	)		1.38	n.m.	⁽¹⁾		2.81	104	%
Economic Net Income ⁽²⁾		225.4			185.7	(18	)%		299.1	61	%
Economic earnings per share ⁽²⁾		5.57			4.37	(22	)%		6.09	39	%
EBITDA ⁽³⁾		309.0			242.8	(21	)%		404.4	67	%

(1): Percentage change is not meaningful.
(2): Our use of Economic Net Income and Economic earnings per share, including a reconciliation of Economic Net Income to Net Income, is discussed in "Supplemental Performance Measures" on page 27.
(3): Our use of EBITDA, including a reconciliation to cash flow from operations, is discussed in greater detail in "Supplemental Liquidity Measure" on page 30.

During the year ended December 31, 2010, global equity market returns improved; the MSCI EAFE and S&P 500 realized increases of 8.2% and 15.1%, respectively. Our total assets under management grew to $320.0 billion at December 31, 2010, an increase of approximately 54% over December 31, 2009. The growth in our assets under management was the result of investment performance ($39.3 billion), organic growth of our Affiliates from new client cash flows ($9.4 billion, net) and the successful completion of new Affiliate investments in Artemis, Aston, Pantheon and Trilogy ($64.5 billion).

Our asset-based fee and performance fee revenues benefited from the increase in our assets under management in 2010. Revenue increased approximately 61%, from $841.8 million in 2009 to $1,358.2 million in 2010. Consolidated performance fee revenues increased approximately 154% from $23.0 million in 2009 to $58.4 million in 2010. Net Income (controlling interest) increased 133% in 2010 as a result of the previously discussed increases in revenue and income from equity method investments. Economic Net Income increased 61% in line with revenues in 2010 versus 2009; Economic earnings per share grew 39%.

Diversification of Assets under Management

The following table provides information regarding the composition of our assets under management:

		December 31, 2008					December 31, 2009					December 31, 2010

(in billions)		Assets under Management		Percentage of Total			Assets under Management		Percentage of Total			Assets under Management		Percentage of Total
Asset Class:
Equity ⁽¹⁾		$	115.5		68	%	$	153.2		74	%	$	220.4		69	%
Alternative ⁽²⁾			37.3		22	%		31.3		15	%		65.3		20	%
Fixed Income			17.3		10	%		23.5		11	%		34.3		11	%

	Total	$	170.1		100	%	$	208.0		100	%	$	320.0		100	%

Geography: ⁽³⁾
Domestic		$	80.3		47	%	$	89.7		43	%	$	110.5		34	%
Global/International			78.0		46	%		93.2		45	%		169.1		53	%
Emerging Markets			11.8		7	%		25.1		12	%		40.4		13	%

	Total	$	170.1		100	%	$	208.0		100	%	$	320.0		100	%

(1): The Equity asset class includes equity, balanced and asset allocation products.

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(2): The Alternative asset class includes private equity, multi-strategy, market neutral equity and hedge products.
(3): The Geography of a particular investment product describes the general location of its investment holdings.

Our assets under management increased significantly during the year ended December 31, 2010, in large part, as a result of new Affiliate investments in Artemis, Aston, Pantheon and Trilogy. The investments in Pantheon, Artemis and Trilogy further diversified our business by increasing our exposure to alternative, global/international and emerging market product offerings.

Results of Operations

The following tables present a rollforward of our assets under management by operating segment (which are also referred to as distribution channels in this Annual Report on Form 10-K).

Assets under Management

Statement of Changes

(in billions)			Mutual Fund			Institutional			High Net Worth			Total

December 31, 2007			$	62.2		$	180.4		$	32.2		$	274.8
	Client cash inflows			11.7			23.8			5.1			40.6
	Client cash outflows			(15.8	)		(38.1	)		(6.5	)		(60.4	)

		Net client cash flows		(4.1	)		(14.3	)		(1.4	)		(19.8	)

	New investments ⁽¹⁾			—			0.8			6.6			7.4
	Investment performance			(23.0	)		(53.4	)		(9.8	)		(86.2	)
	Other ⁽²⁾			(0.4	)		(4.1	)		(1.6	)		(6.1	)

December 31, 2008			$	34.7		$	109.4		$	26.0		$	170.1
	Client cash inflows			8.2			25.6			5.7			39.5
	Client cash outflows			(11.2	)		(29.9	)		(6.3	)		(47.4	)

		Net client cash flows		(3.0	)		(4.3	)		(0.6	)		(7.9	)

	New investments ⁽¹⁾			2.7			1.7			1.2			5.6
	Investment performance			10.4			33.6			5.3			49.3
	Other ⁽²⁾			(0.3	)		(6.5	)		(2.3	)		(9.1	)

December 31, 2009			$	44.5		$	133.9		$	29.6		$	208.0
	Client cash inflows			21.4			29.8			7.6			58.8
	Client cash outflows			(18.5	)		(24.2	)		(6.7	)		(49.4	)

		Net client cash flows		2.9			5.6			0.9			9.4

	New investments ⁽¹⁾			26.5			37.6			0.4			64.5
	Investment performance			9.7			25.4			4.2			39.3
	Other ⁽²⁾			1.6			(2.4	)		(0.4	)		(1.2	)

December 31, 2010			$	85.2		$	200.1		$	34.7		$	320.0

(1): In 2008, we completed an investment in Gannett Welsh and Kotler, LLC. In 2009, we completed an investment in Harding Loevner LLC. In 2010, we completed investments in Artemis, Aston, Pantheon and Trilogy.

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(2): Other includes assets under management attributable to Affiliate product transitions and transfers of our interests in certain Affiliated investment management firms, the financial effects of which are not material to our ongoing results.

As shown in the assets under management table above, client cash inflows totaled $58.8 billion while client cash outflows totaled $49.4 billion for the year ended December 31, 2010. The net flows for the year ended December 31, 2010 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 represents an average of the daily net assets under management. For the Institutional and High Net Worth distribution channels, average assets under management reflects the billing patterns of particular client accounts. For example, assets under management for an account that bills in advance is presented in the table on the basis of beginning of period assets under management while an account that bills in arrears is reflected on the basis of end of period assets under management. We believe that this analysis more closely correlates to the billing cycle of each distribution channel and, as such, provides a more meaningful relationship to revenue.

(in millions, except as noted)		2008			2009				2010

Average assets under management (in billions) ⁽¹⁾
Mutual Fund		$	50.8		$	37.2	(27	)%	$	65.1	75	%
Institutional			148.8			116.0	(22	)%		156.4	35	%
High Net Worth			28.5			26.8	(6	)%		31.3	17	%

	Total	$	228.1		$	180.0	(21	)%	$	252.8	40	%

Revenue ⁽²⁾
Mutual Fund		$	456.2		$	313.2	(31	)%	$	578.8	85	%
Institutional			559.8			415.6	(26	)%		649.2	56	%
High Net Worth			142.2			113.0	(21	)%		130.2	15	%

	Total	$	1,158.2		$	841.8	(27	)%	$	1,358.2	61	%

Net Income (loss) (controlling interest) ⁽²⁾
Mutual Fund		$	37.4		$	29.7	(21	)%	$	46.3	56	%
Institutional			(34.2	)		23.6	n.m.	⁽⁴⁾		77.8	230	%
High Net Worth			(4.5	)		6.2	n.m.	⁽⁴⁾		14.5	134	%

	Total	$	(1.3	)	$	59.5	n.m.	⁽⁴⁾	$	138.6	133	%

EBITDA ⁽²⁾⁽³⁾
Mutual Fund		$	102.6		$	70.6	(31	)%	$	119.4	69	%
Institutional			168.5			139.7	(17	)%		242.3	73	%
High Net Worth			37.9			32.5	(14	)%		42.7	31	%

	Total	$	309.0		$	242.8	(21	)%	$	404.4	67	%

(1): Assets under management attributable to investments that were completed during the relevant periods are included on a weighted average basis for the period from the closing date of the respective investment. Average assets under management includes assets managed by affiliated investment management firms that we do not consolidate for financial reporting purposes of $59.6 billion, $47.5 billion and $60.7 billion for 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

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(2): Note 28 to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 80 describes the basis of presentation of the financial results of our three operating segments. As discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 49, we are required to use the equity method of accounting for certain investments and as such do not consolidate their revenue for financial reporting purposes. Our share of profits from these investments is reported in "Income from equity method investments" and is therefore reflected in Net Income and EBITDA.
(3): EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Our use of EBITDA, including a reconciliation to cash flow from operations, is discussed in greater detail in "Liquidity and Capital Resources" on page 30.
(4): Percentage change is not meaningful.

Revenue

Our revenue is generally determined by the level of our average 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 revenue increased $516.4 million (or 61%) in 2010 from 2009, primarily as a result of a 40% increase in average assets under management and our investments in new Affiliates that realize comparatively higher fee rates. The increase in average assets under management resulted principally from our new Affiliate investments, strong investment performance and positive net client cash flows. Unrelated to the change in assets under management, consolidated performance fee revenue increased $35.4 million to $58.4 million (or 154%) for the year ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2009.

Our revenue decreased $316.4 million (or 27%) in 2009 from 2008, primarily as a result of a 21% decrease in average assets under management. The decrease in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets in 2008 and negative net client cash flows. Unrelated to the change in assets under management, performance fees decreased $49.8 million to $23.0 million (or 68%) for the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2008.

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

Mutual Fund Distribution Channel

The increase in revenue of $265.6 million (or 85%) in the Mutual Fund distribution channel in 2010 from 2009 resulted from a 75% increase in average assets under management. The increase in average assets under management resulted principally from our investments in new Affiliates, strong investment performance and positive net client cash flows.

The decrease in revenue of $143.0 million (or 31%) in the Mutual Fund distribution channel in 2009 from 2008 resulted from a 27% decrease in average assets under management. The decrease in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets in 2008.

Institutional Distribution Channel

The increase in revenue of $233.6 million (or 56%) in the Institutional distribution channel in 2010 from 2009 resulted principally from a 35% increase in average assets under management and our

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investments in new Affiliates that realize comparatively higher fee rates. The increase in average assets under management resulted principally from our new Affiliate investments, strong investment performance and positive net client cash flows. Unrelated to the change in assets under management, performance fees increased $34.2 million to $56.6 million (or 153%) for the year ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2009.

The decrease in revenue of $144.2 million (or 26%) in the Institutional distribution channel in 2009 from 2008 resulted principally from a 22% decrease in average assets under management. The decrease in average assets under management resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets in 2008 and negative net client cash flows in 2008 and 2009. Unrelated to the change in assets under management, performance fees decreased $40.4 million to $22.4 million (or 64%) for the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2008.

High Net Worth Distribution Channel

The increase in revenue of $17.2 million (or 15%) in the High Net Worth distribution channel in 2010 from 2009 resulted principally from a 17% increase in average assets under management. The increase in average assets under management resulted principally from investment performance.

The decrease in revenue of $29.2 million (or 21%) in the High Net Worth distribution channel in 2009 from 2008 resulted principally from a 6% decrease in average assets under management. The decrease in average assets resulted principally from the decline in global equity markets in 2008, partially offset by our 2008 and 2009 investments in new Affiliates. The decline in revenue was proportionately greater than the decline in average assets under management as a result of the effects of advance billing, and the increase in assets under management that realize comparatively lower fee rates.

Operating Expenses

The following table summarizes our consolidated operating expenses:-

(in millions)	2008		2009				2010

Compensation and related expenses	$	516.9	$	402.6	(22	)%	$	594.5	48	%
Selling, general and administrative		201.5		126.8	(37	)%		284.6	124	%
Amortization of intangible assets		33.8		32.9	(3	)%		60.0	82	%
Depreciation and other amortization		12.8		12.8	0	%		14.1	10	%
Other operating expenses		26.5		26.9	2	%		31.0	15	%

Total operating expenses	$	791.5	$	602.0	(24	)%	$	984.2	63	%

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 generally impacted by increases or decreases in each Affiliate's revenue and the corresponding increases or decreases in their respective Operating Allocations. During 2010, approximately $298.4 million, or about 50.2% of our consolidated compensation expense, was attributable to our Affiliate managers from their Operating Allocations. The percentage of revenue allocated to operating expenses varies from one Affiliate to another and may 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 increased 48% in 2010. The increase was attributable to increases in aggregate Affiliate expenses of $84.9 million from new Affiliate investments, and $81.2 million from the relationship between revenue and operating expenses at extant Affiliates, which

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experienced increases in revenue, and accordingly, reported higher compensation expenses. This increase was also attributable to increases in holding company incentive and share-based compensation, as compared to 2009.

Compensation and related expenses decreased 22% in 2009. This decrease was primarily a result of the relationship between revenue and operating expenses at our Affiliates with revenue sharing arrangements, which experienced aggregate decreases in revenue and accordingly, reported lower compensation expense. The decrease in 2009 was also attributable to a $38.7 million decrease in share-based compensation resulting from a charge in 2008 from senior management's surrender of stock options, which did not recur in 2009.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 124% in 2010. This increase resulted principally from increases in aggregate Affiliate expenses of $119.2 million from new Affiliate investments. This increase also resulted from a $10.3 million increase in acquisition-related professional fees, as compared to 2009.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 37% in 2009. This decrease resulted from a decrease in sub-advisory and distribution expenses attributable to a decline in assets under management at our Affiliates in the Mutual Fund distribution channel, a $5.4 million decrease in acquisition-related professional fees, and $13.8 million of one-time Affiliate expenses in 2008, which did not recur in 2009. These decreases were partially offset by a $6.1 million increase in aggregate Affiliate expenses from new Affiliate investments.

Amortization of intangible assets increased 82% in 2010, principally attributable to increases in definite-lived intangible assets resulting from new Affiliate investments. Amortization of intangible assets decreased 3% in 2009 principally attributable to a decrease in definite-lived intangible assets, partially offset by new Affiliate investments in 2009.

Depreciation and other amortization increased 10% in 2010, principally attributable to a $2.1 million increase in aggregate Affiliate expenses from new Affiliate investments. This increase was partially offset by decreases in spending on depreciable assets in recent periods. Depreciation and other amortization was essentially flat in 2009.

Other operating expenses increased 15% in 2010, principally attributable to a $6.1 million increase in aggregate Affiliate expenses from new Affiliate investments, partially offset by a decrease in losses realized on transfers of Affiliate interests in 2010, as compared to 2009. Other operating expenses increased 2% in 2009, principally as a result of an increase in the loss realized on the transfer of Affiliate interests.

Other Income Statement Data

The following table summarizes non-operating income and expense data:

(in millions)		2008			2009				2010

Income (loss) from equity method investments		$	(97.1	)	$	31.6	n.m.	⁽¹⁾	$	77.5		145	%
Investment and other income			26.9			24.9	(7	)%		22.9		(8	)%
Investment income (loss) from
	investments in partnerships		(63.4	)		27.4	n.m.	⁽¹⁾		(4.5	)	(116	)%
Interest expense			73.4			64.6	(12	)%		66.2		2	%
Imputed interest expense			8.1			13.5	67	%		25.0		85	%
Income tax expense			19.7			32.8	66	%		91.5		179	%

(1): Percentage change is not meaningful.

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Income (loss) from equity method investments consists of our share of income (loss) from Affiliates that are accounted for under the equity method of accounting, net of any related intangible amortization. Income from equity method investments increased 145% in 2010, principally as a result of a $158.4 million increase in performance fees (to $278.9 million) earned by Affiliates that we account for under the equity method of accounting. Income (loss) from equity method investments increased substantially in 2009, principally as a result of a $150.0 million non-cash impairment charge in 2008, as partially offset by an increase in intangible amortization expense of $11.2 million.

Investment and other income decreased 8% in 2010, principally as a result of a $7.5 million gain on the settlement of a contingent payment in 2009 (described further below), partially offset by a $4.0 million increase in investment and other income from new Affiliates, as well as increases in investment earnings. Investment and other income decreased 7% in 2009, principally from $34.7 million of non-recurring gains in 2008, partially offset by an increase in Affiliate investment earnings as well as a $7.5 million gain on the settlement of a contingent payment related to our new investment in Harding Loevner.

Investment income (loss) from investments in partnerships relates to the consolidation of certain investment partnerships in which our Affiliates serve as the general partner. In the third quarter of 2010, we deconsolidated these partnerships. For 2010 and 2009, the income (loss) from investments in partnerships was $(4.5) million and $27.4 million, respectively, which was principally attributable to investors who are unrelated to us.

Interest expense increased 2% in 2010, principally as a result of increased borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which was amended and restated in January 2011 (the "Revolver"). Interest expense decreased 12% in 2009, principally attributable to a $15.7 million decrease from a decline in Revolver borrowings, a $3.7 million decrease from the 2008 conversion of our floating rate senior convertible securities and settlement of our mandatory convertible securities and a $3.2 million decrease resulting from the repurchase of a portion of our 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities in the fourth quarter of 2008. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $13.4 million attributable to the issuance of our 2008 senior convertible securities in the third quarter of 2008.

Imputed interest expense consists of interest accretion on our senior convertible securities and our junior convertible trust preferred securities as well as the accretion of our projected contingent payment arrangements. Imputed interest expense increased 85% in 2010, principally as a result of a $9.9 million increase in accretion related to our contingent payment arrangements. Imputed interest expense increased 67% in 2009, principally as a result of a $6.7 million increase in the accretion on our senior convertible securities issued in the third quarter of 2008, partially offset by a $1.1 million decrease resulting from the 2008 conversion of our floating rate senior convertible securities.

Income taxes increased 179% in 2010, as the result of an increase in Income before income taxes and approximately $11.2 million of taxes attributable to non-controlling interests from our 2010 new Affiliate investments. This increase was partially offset by a $4.1 million benefit from revaluing certain deferred tax liabilities as a result of a change to corporate tax rates in the United Kingdom.

Income taxes increased 66% in 2009 principally as a result of the increase in Net Income (controlling interest). This increase was offset by $6.1 million of benefits realized from the restructuring of certain Affiliate relationships, a $3.0 million reduction in valuation allowances on state net operating losses and a 2008 charge to revalue our deferred tax liabilities for changes in Massachusetts tax laws, which did not recur in 2009.

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Net Income

The following table summarizes Net Income for the past three years:

(in millions)		2008			2009				2010

Net income		$	131.9		$	212.9	61	%	$	287.3		35	%
Net income (loss) (non-controlling interests
	in partnerships)		(60.5	)		26.7	n.m.	⁽¹⁾		(4.4	)	(116	)%
Net income (non-controlling interests)			193.7			126.8	(35	)%		153.1		21	%
Net Income (loss) (controlling interest)			(1.3	)		59.5	n.m.	⁽¹⁾		138.6		133	%

(1): Percentage change is not meaningful.

Net income increased 35% and 61% in 2010 and 2009, respectively, for the reasons described below.

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests increased 21% in 2010 and decreased 35% in 2009. These changes resulted principally from the previously discussed changes in revenue. In 2010, the increase was proportionately less than the increase in revenue as a result of the previously discussed increases in tax expenses. In both periods, Affiliate equity repurchases had the effect of decreasing Affiliate equity ownership, and therefore decreasing the income attributable to non-controlling interests.

Net income (loss) (non-controlling interests in partnerships) relates to the consolidation of certain investment partnerships in which our Affiliates are the general partner. In the third quarter of 2010, we deconsolidated these partnerships. In 2010 and 2009, the net income (loss) from Affiliate investment partnerships attributable to the non-controlling interests was $(4.4) million, and $26.7 million, respectively.

Net Income (controlling interest) increased 133% in 2010 as a result of the previously discussed increases in revenue and income from equity method investments, partially offset by increases in reported operating and income tax expenses and income attributable to non-controlling interests. Net Income (controlling interest) increased substantially in 2009, principally the result of the increase in income from equity method investments and a decrease in operating expenses, partially offset by a decrease in revenue and income attributable to non-controlling interests.

Supplemental Performance Measures

In reporting our financial and operating results during the second quarter of 2010, we renamed our non-GAAP performance measures to Economic Net Income and Economic earnings per share (formerly known as Cash Net Income and Cash earnings per share). We consider Economic Net Income an important measure of our financial performance, as we believe it best represents our operating performance before non-cash expenses relating to our acquisition of interests in our investment management firms. Economic Net Income and Economic earnings per share are used by our management and Board of Directors as our principal performance benchmarks, including as measures for aligning executive compensation with stockholder value. These measures are provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, Net Income (controlling interest) and Earnings per share. Economic Net Income and Economic earnings per share are not liquidity measures and should not be used in place of any liquidity measures calculated under GAAP.

Under our Economic Net Income definition, we add to Net Income (controlling interest) amortization (including equity method amortization), deferred taxes related to intangible assets, non-cash imputed interest expense (principally related to the accounting for convertible securities and contingent payment arrangements) and Affiliate equity expense. We add back amortization attributable

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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, when these transfers have no dilutive effect to our shareholders.

Economic earnings per share represents Economic Net Income divided by the adjusted diluted average shares outstanding, which measures the potential share issuance from our senior convertible securities and junior convertible securities (each further described in Liquidity and Capital Resources) using a "treasury stock" method. Under this method, only the net number of shares of common stock equal to the value of these securities in excess of par, if any, are deemed to be outstanding. We believe the inclusion of net shares under a treasury stock method best reflects the benefit of the increase in available capital resources (which could be used to repurchase shares of common stock) that occurs when these securities are converted and we are relieved of our debt obligation. This method does not take into account any increase or decrease in our cost of capital in an assumed conversion.

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

(in millions, except shares and per share data)		2008			2009			2010

Net Income (loss)		$	(1.3	)	$	59.5		$	138.6
	Intangible amortization ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾		204.6			64.4			85.9
	Intangible-related deferred taxes		(12.8	)		38.6			47.5
	Imputed interest ⁽³⁾		19.0			8.3			13.2
	Affiliate equity expense		8.9			7.2			7.1
	Affiliate depreciation		7.0			7.7			6.8

Economic Net Income		$	225.4		$	185.7		$	299.1

Average shares outstanding—diluted			38,211,326			43,333,355			49,398,535
	Assumed issuance of senior convertible securities shares		—			(873,803	)		(383,671	)
	Assumed issuance of junior convertible securities shares		—			—			—
	Dilutive impact of options		1,326,696			—			—
	Dilutive impact of mandatory convertible securities shares		95,898			—			—
	Dilutive impact of senior convertible securities shares		818,668			74,346			98,826
	Dilutive impact of junior convertible securities shares		—			—			—

Average shares outstanding—adjusted diluted			40,452,588			42,533,898			49,113,690

Economic earnings per share ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁵⁾		$	5.57		$	4.37		$	6.09

(1): As discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 49, we are required to use the equity method of accounting for certain of our investments and, as such, do not separately report these Affiliates' revenues or expenses (including intangible amortization expenses) in our income statement. Our share of these investments' amortization, $170.7 million, $31.9 million and $32.1 million for 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively is reported in "Income (loss) from equity method investments."
(2): Our reported intangible amortization, $33.9 million, $33.0 million and $60.1 million for 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively, includes $0, $0.4 million and $6.3 million, respectively, of amortization attributable to our non-controlling interests, amounts not added back to Net Income (controlling interest) to measure our Economic Net Income.

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(3): Our reported imputed interest expense, $8.1 million, $13.5 million and $25.0 million for 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively, includes $0, $0 and $3.9 million of imputed interest attributable to our non-controlling interests, amounts not added back to Net Income (controlling interest) to measure our Economic Net Income.
(4): In connection with accounting changes adopted in 2009, we modified our Economic 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 expense (both net of tax). In prior periods, Economic Net Income was defined as "Net Income plus amortization and deferred taxes relating to intangible assets plus Affiliate depreciation." Under this prior definition Economic Net Income and Economic earnings per share reported in 2008 were $222.0 million and $5.49, respectively.
(5): In the first quarter of 2010, we modified our Economic Net Income definition to exclude non-cash imputed interest and revaluation adjustments related to contingent payment arrangements from Net Income (controlling interest), and in the fourth quarter of 2010 we further modified the definition to no longer add back Affiliate depreciation to Net Income (controlling interest). If we had applied these definition changes to all periods presented above, Economic Net Income would have been $218.3 million, $170.4 million and $292.3 million and Economic earnings per share would have been $5.40, $4.01 and $5.95 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Economic Net Income increased 61% in 2010 primarily as a result of the previously described factors that caused an increase in Net Income as well as increases in amortization and intangible-related deferred tax expenses. Economic Net Income decreased 18% in 2009 primarily as a result of the decreases in revenue, partially offset by an increase in investment and other income as well as decreases in reported operating, non-controlling interest and tax expenses, as previously described.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

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

	December 31,

(in millions)	2008			2009			2010
Balance Sheet Data
Cash and cash equivalents	$	396.4		$	259.5		$	313.3
Senior bank debt		233.5			—			460.0
2008 senior convertible notes		398.4			409.6			422.1
Zero coupon convertible notes		47.1			47.4			—
Junior convertible trust preferred securities		505.0			507.4			510.0
Cash flow data
Operating cash flows	$	508.0			243.2			480.7
Investing cash flows		(93.6	)		(181.5	)		(973.8	)
Financing cash flows		(238.3	)		(202.3	)		545.0
EBITDA ⁽¹⁾		309.0			242.8			404.4

(1): The definition of EBITDA is presented in Note 4 on page 2.

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 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. At December 31, 2010, our internal leverage ratio was 1.7:1.

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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"). As of December 31, 2010, our actual bank leverage and bank interest coverage ratios were 2.0 and 7.6, respectively, and we were in full compliance with all terms of our credit facility. We have $290 million of remaining capacity under our $750 million credit facility and we could borrow the entire amount and remain in compliance with our credit agreement.

We are rated BBB- by both Standard & Poor's and Fitch rating agencies. With the exception of a modest increase in the borrowing rate under our credit facility (0.50%), a downgrade of our credit rating would have no direct financial effect on any of our agreements or securities (or otherwise trigger a default).

Supplemental Liquidity Measure

As supplemental information, we provide 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 operating activities. 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:

(in millions)		2008			2009			2010

Cash flow from operating activities		$	508.0		$	243.2		$	480.7
	Interest expense, net of non-cash items ⁽¹⁾		68.5			57.0			58.5
	Current tax provision		49.2			(0.7	)		42.1
	Income from equity method investments, net of distributions ⁽²⁾		(6.9	)		8.1			43.9
	Net income (non-controlling interests)		(193.7	)		(126.8	)		(153.1	)
	Net (income) loss (non-controlling interests in partnerships)		60.5			(26.7	)		4.4
	Changes in assets and liabilities		(61.6	)		72.2			(16.0	)
	Other non-cash adjustments ⁽³⁾		(115.0	)		16.5			(56.1	)

EBITDA ⁽⁴⁾		$	309.0		$	242.8		$	404.4

(1): Non-cash items represent amortization of issuance costs and imputed interest ($12.9 million, $21.1 million and $32.6 million in 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively).
(2): Distributions from equity method investments were $80.5 million, $55.5 million and $65.8 million for 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively.
(3): Other non-cash adjustments include stock option expenses, tax benefits from stock options and other adjustments to reconcile Net Income to net cash flow from operating activities.
(4): EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.

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In 2010, we met our cash requirements primarily through cash generated by operating activities, the settlement of forward equity sales and borrowings of senior bank debt. Our principal uses of cash were to make investments in new and existing Affiliates, repay senior debt and make distributions to Affiliate managers. 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 principal and interest on outstanding debt, and for working capital purposes.

The following table summarizes the principal amount at maturity of our debt obligations and convertible securities as of December 31, 2010:

(in millions)	Amount

Senior Bank Debt ⁽¹⁾	$	460.0	2015	⁽²⁾
2008 Senior Convertibles Notes		460.0	2038	⁽³⁾
Junior Convertible Trust Preferred Securities		730.8	2036/2037	⁽⁴⁾

(1): As discussed below, in January 2011 we entered into an amended and restated revolving credit facility, which extended the maturity date from February 2012 to January 2015.
(2): Settled in cash.
(3): 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.
(4): Settled in cash or common stock (or a combination thereof) at our election if the holders exercise their conversion rights.

Senior Bank Debt

Under the Revolver (a $750 million facility, as amended in January 2011), we pay interest at specified rates (based either on the LIBOR 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 Revolver by up to $150 million. The Revolver contains financial covenants with respect to leverage and interest coverage and customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, cash dividends and fundamental corporate changes. As of December 31, 2010, we had $460 million outstanding under the Revolver.

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Senior Convertible Securities

We have one senior convertible security outstanding at December 31, 2010. The principal terms of this security are summarized below.

	2008 Convertible Notes

Issue Date	August 2008
Maturity Date	August 2038
Par Value	$460.0
Carrying Value	422.1	⁽¹⁾
Note Denomination	1,000
Current Conversion Rate	7.959
Current Conversion Price	$125.65
Stated Coupon	3.95	%
Tax Deduction Rate	9.38	% ⁽²⁾

(1): The carrying value is accreted to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 7.4%.
(2): The 2008 convertible notes are considered contingent payment debt instruments under tax regulations that require us to deduct interest in an amount greater than our cash coupon rate.

The 2008 convertible notes are convertible into a defined number of shares of our common stock 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 convertible notes may put these securities to us in August of 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 and 2033. We may call the notes for cash at any time on or after August 15, 2013.

In the second quarter of 2010, we called our zero coupon senior convertible notes due May 7, 2021 for redemption at their principal amount plus any original issue discount accrued thereon. In lieu of redemption, all of the holders elected to convert their zero coupon senior convertible notes into shares of our common stock. We issued 873,626 shares of common stock to settle these conversions, and cancelled and retired the notes.

Junior Convertible Securities

We have two junior convertible trust preferred securities outstanding at December 31, 2010, one issued in 2006 (the "2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities") and a second issued in 2007

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(the "2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities".) The principal terms of these securities are summarized below.



Issue Date	April 2006		October 2007
Maturity Date	April 2036		October 2037
Par Value	$300.0		$430.8
Carrying Value	213.6	⁽¹⁾	296.3	⁽²⁾
Note Denomination	50		50
Current Conversion Rate	0.333		0.250
Current Conversion Price	$150.00		$200.00
Stated Coupon	5.10	%	5.15	%
Tax Deduction Rate	7.50	% ⁽³⁾	8.00	% ⁽³⁾

(1): The carrying value is accreted to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 7.5% (over its expected life of 30 years).
(2): The carrying value is accreted to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 8.0% (over its expected life of 30 years).
(3): The 2006 and 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities are considered contingent payment debt instruments under the federal income tax regulations. We are required to deduct interest in an amount greater than our cash coupon rate.

Both the 2006 and 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities are convertible, at any time, into a defined number of shares. Upon conversion, holders will receive cash or shares of our common stock, or a combination thereof. We can call the 2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities on or after April 2011 if the closing price of our common stock exceeds $195 per share for a specified period of time.

We can call the 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities on or after October 2012 if the closing price of our common stock exceeds $260 per share for a specified period of time. Holders of the 2006 and 2007 junior trust preferred securities have no rights to put these securities to us.

Derivative Instruments

From time to time, we seek to offset our exposure to changing interest rates under our debt financing arrangements by entering into interest rate hedging contracts. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income for the effective portion of the hedge.

We have entered into interest rate swap contracts to exchange a fixed rate for the variable rate on $100 million of our debt. These contracts expire between 2015 and 2017. Under these contracts, we will pay a weighted average fixed rate of 1.76% through October 2015 and a weighted average fixed rate of 2.14% (on a remaining notional amount of $25 million) thereafter through October 2017 plus any applicable spread payable under our debt agreements. As of December 31, 2010, the unrealized gain on these contracts was $2.5 million.

We have also entered into treasury rate lock agreements with a notional value of $100 million to hedge an anticipated issuance of fixed-rate debt. As of December 31, 2010, the unrealized gain on these agreements was $3.4 million. These contracts were settled in February 2011.

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Forward Equity Sale Agreement

During 2009, we entered into a forward equity sale agreement with a major securities firm to sell shares of our common stock. As of December 31, 2010, no forward equity sales are outstanding and we may sell up to an additional $103.5 million under this agreement.

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 flows, 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.

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. The current redemption value for these interests has been presented as "Redeemable non-controlling interests" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Although the timing and amounts of these purchases are difficult to predict, we expect to repurchase approximately $100.0 million of Affiliate equity during 2011, 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 increase in cash flows from operations in 2010 as compared to 2009, resulted principally from increases in Net Income of $74.4 million, in income from equity method investments of $45.9 million (offset by an increase in distributions received from equity method investments of $10.3 million), and in other adjustments of $51.1 million, as well as a decrease in settlements of accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $127.3 million. These increases in cash flows were partially offset by a decrease in collections of investment advisory fees receivable of $42.6 million, which reduced cash flows.

The decrease in cash flow from operations in 2009 as compared to 2008 resulted principally from a decrease in collections of investment advisory fees receivable of $109.3 million, a decrease in other adjustments of $86.9 million and a decrease in stock option expense of $45.4 million.

Investing Cash Flow

Changes in net cash flow used in investing activities result primarily from investments in new Affiliates. Net cash flow used to make investments in new Affiliates was $916.1 million, $139.3 million and $75.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. These investments were primarily funded with borrowings under our credit facility, the issuance of equity (including the settlement of forward equity sales) and existing cash.

Financing Cash Flow

Net cash flows from financing activities increased $747.3 million in 2010 as compared to 2009, primarily a result of an increase in net borrowings of senior bank debt of $693.5 million as well as an

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increase in proceeds from the settlement of forward equity sales of $150.4 million. These increases were partially offset by an increase in repurchases of Affiliate equity of $96.2 million.

We used available cash and borrowings under our Revolver to finance our investments in Artemis and Trilogy and issued shares of common stock for our Aston investment. We financed our Pantheon investment with available cash, borrowings under our Revolver, and proceeds from the partial settlement of forward equity sales.

Net cash flows used in financing activities decreased $36.1 million in 2009 as compared to 2008, primarily as a result of the settlement of a forward equity arrangement of $144.3 million in the period and a decrease in issuance costs of $27.5 million, partially offset by a $132.7 million decrease in the distributions to non-controlling interests

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 mandatory convertible securities. The repurchase proceeds were used by the original holders to 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.

Excess tax benefits associated with stock options have been reported as financing cash flows in the amount of $10.1 million and $7.5 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Under past acquisition agreements, we are contingently liable, upon achievement of specified financial targets, to make payments of up to $491 million through 2015. In 2011, we expect to make total payments of approximately $15 million to settle portions of these contingent obligations and we expect to repurchase about $100 million of interests in certain existing Affiliates in 2011.

We anticipate that borrowings under the Revolver and proceeds from the settlement of any forward equity sales, together with cash flows from operations will be sufficient to support our cash flow needs for the foreseeable future.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2010:

			Payments Due

Contractual Obligations	Total		2011		2012-2013		2014-2015		Thereafter
(in millions)
Senior bank debt ⁽¹⁾	$	460.0	$	—	$	460.0	$	—	$	—
Senior convertible securities ⁽²⁾		968.7		18.2		36.3		36.3		877.9
Junior convertible trust preferred securities ⁽³⁾		1,699.4		37.0		74.1		74.1		1,514.2
Leases		127.8		23.7		42.7		31.7		29.7
Other liabilities ⁽⁴⁾		159.3		115.7		—		—		43.6

Total Contractual Obligations	$	3,415.2	$	194.6	$	613.1	$	142.1	$	2,465.4

Contingent Obligations
Contingent payment obligations ⁽⁵⁾	$	139.8	$	14.7	$	91.6	$	33.5	$	—

(1): As further discussed on page 31, in January 2011 we entered into an amended and restated Revolver, which matures in 2015.

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(2): The timing of debt payments assumes that outstanding debt is settled for cash or common stock at the applicable maturity dates. The amounts include the cash payment of fixed interest. Holders of the 2008 convertible notes may put their interests to us for $460 million in 2013.
(3): As more fully discussed on page 29, consistent with industry practice, we do not consider our junior convertible trust preferred securities as debt for the purpose of determining our leverage ratio.
(4): Other liabilities reflect amounts payable to Affiliate managers related to our purchase of additional Affiliate equity interests and deferred purchase price. This table does not include liabilities for uncertain tax positions or commitments to co-invest in certain investment partnerships (of $24.6 million and $89.2 million as of December 31, 2010) as we cannot predict when such obligations will be paid.
(5): The amount of contingent payments related to business acquisitions disclosed in the table represents our expected settlement amounts. The maximum settlement amount through 2011 is $67.4 million, and $423.3 million in periods thereafter.

Market Risk

Our revenue is derived primarily from advisory fees which are based on assets under management. Such values are affected by changes in financial markets, and accordingly declines in the financial markets will negatively impact our revenue and Net Income. The broader financial markets are affected, in part, by changing interest rates. We cannot predict the effects that interest rates or changes in interest rates may have on either the broader financial markets or our Affiliates' assets under management and associated fees.

We have fixed rates of interest on our 2008 senior convertible notes and on both issues of our junior convertible trust preferred securities. We pay a variable rate of interest on our credit facility. From time to time, we seek to manage our exposure to changing interest rates by entering into interest rate hedging contracts.

While a change in market interest rates would not affect the interest expense incurred on our fixed rate securities, such a change may affect the fair value of these securities. We estimate that a 100 basis point (1%) change in interest rates would result in a net change in the value of our fixed rate securities of approximately $33.5 million.

We operate primarily in the United States, and accordingly most of our consolidated revenue and associated expenses are denominated in U.S. dollars. We also provide services and earn revenue outside of the United States; therefore, the portion of our revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies may be impacted by movements in currency exchange rates. The valuations of our foreign Affiliates are impacted by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, which could be recorded as a component of stockholders' equity. To illustrate the effect of possible changes in currency exchange rates, as of December 31, 2010, a 1% change in the Canadian dollar and British Pound to U.S. dollar exchange rates would result in an approximate $6.3 million change to stockholders' equity and a $2.8 million change to income before income taxes. During 2010, changes in currency exchange rates increased stockholders' equity by $24.9 million.

From time to time, we seek to offset our exposure to changing interest rates under our debt financing arrangements by entering into derivative contracts as described on page 33. We estimate that a 100 basis point (1%) increase in interest rates as of December 31, 2010 would result in a net increase in the unrealized value of our derivative contracts of approximately $13.1 million.

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There can be no assurance that our hedging contracts will meet their overall objective of reducing our interest expense or that we will be successful in obtaining hedging contracts in the future on our existing or any new indebtedness.

Recent Accounting Developments

During the first quarter of 2010, we adopted a new standard that requires an enterprise to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether its variable interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity ("VIE"). Under the standard, an enterprise has a controlling financial interest when it has (a) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. An enterprise that holds a controlling financial interest is deemed to be the primary beneficiary and is required to consolidate the VIE. This new standard has been deferred for certain entities that utilize the specialized accounting guidance for investment companies or that have the attributes of investment companies. The adoption of the portions of this new standard that were not deferred did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires us to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The following are our critical accounting estimates and judgments used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements and actual results could differ materially from the amounts reported.

Fair Value Measurements

Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. These standards establish a fair value hierarchy that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.

We make judgments to determine the fair value of certain assets, liabilities and equity investments when allocating the purchase price of our investments, when our contingent payment obligations are re-measured, when we issue or repurchase equity interests in our Affiliates and when we test our assets for impairment. These judgments require us to make estimates and assumptions to determine the fair value of our operating segments, indefinite and definite-lived intangible assets, equity and cost method investments, contingent payment obligations and the fair value of non-controlling interests held by our Affiliate managers in establishing the terms for their transfer.

In these valuations, we make assumptions about the growth rates, profitability and useful lives of existing and prospective client accounts, as well as valuation multiples, tax benefits, credit risk, interest rates and discount rates. We consider the reasonableness of our assumptions by comparing our valuation conclusions to market transactions, and in certain instances consult with third party valuation experts. If we used different assumptions, the effect may be material to our financial statements, as the carrying value of our intangible assets (and related amortization) and our equity and cost method investments could be stated differently and result in different impairment conclusions. The use of different assumptions to value our contingent payment obligations and non-controlling interests could change the amount of imputed interest and compensation expense, if any, we report.

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Goodwill

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually indentified and separately recognized. Our goodwill impairment tests are performed annually during the third quarter at the reporting unit level (in our case, our three operating segments), or more frequently, should circumstances suggest fair value has declined below the related carrying amount. We completed our annual goodwill impairment test during the third quarter and no impairments were identified and no events have required us to update our assessments. For purposes of our test, the fair value of each reporting unit was measured by applying a market multiple to the estimated cash flow of the reporting unit, including cash flows attributable to non-controlling interests. Management believes that the valuation inputs used to determine fair value of our reporting units are reasonable.

The fair value of each of our reporting units substantially exceeds their respective carrying values; the fair values of the Mutual Fund, High Net Worth and Institutional reporting units are approximately 20%, 70% and 100% greater than their respective carrying values. Accordingly, only a substantial decline in the value of any of our reporting units would indicate that an impairment may exist.

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are comprised of investment advisory contracts with registered investment companies that are sponsored by our Affiliates. We do not amortize our indefinite-lived acquired client relationships because we expect these contracts will contribute to our cash flows indefinitely. Each quarter, we assess whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate these relationships might have a definite life.

We perform indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment tests annually, or more frequently should circumstances suggest fair value has declined below the related carrying amount. In this test we compare the carrying amount of each asset to its fair value, measuring value through a discounted cash flow analysis. The key valuation assumptions include current and projected levels of assets under management in the relevant registered investment company, expenses attributable to these contracts and discount rates.

In the fourth quarter, we performed our impairment test, and no impairments were identified. The fair value of each of our indefinite-lived intangible assets tested for impairment exceeds their respective carrying value by at least 50%. Accordingly, only a substantial decline in the fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets would indicate that an impairment may exist.

Definite-Lived Intangible Assets

Definite-lived intangible assets are comprised of investment advisory contracts acquired in an Affiliate investment. We monitor the useful lives of these assets and revise them, if necessary. We review historical and projected attrition rates and other events that may influence our projections of the future economic benefit that we will derive from these relationships. Significant judgment is required to estimate the period that these assets will contribute to our cash flows and the pattern over which these assets will be consumed. A change in the remaining useful life of any of these assets could have a material impact on our amortization expense. For example, if we reduced the weighted average remaining life of our definite-lived acquired client relationships by one year; our amortization expense would increase by approximately $8.8 million per year.

We perform definite-lived intangible asset impairment tests annually, or more frequently should circumstances suggest fair value has declined below the related carrying amount. We assess each of our definite-lived acquired client relationship for impairment by comparing their carrying value to the projected undiscounted cash flows of the acquired relationships.

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In the fourth quarter, we performed our impairment test, and no impairments were identified. Projected undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of each of these assets exceeds their carrying value by at least 100%. Accordingly, only a substantial decline in the undiscounted cash flows underlying these assets would indicate that an impairment may exist.

Equity and Cost Method Investments

We evaluate equity and cost method investments for impairment by assessing whether the fair value of the investment has declined below its carrying value for a period we consider other-than-temporary. If we determine that a decline in fair value below our carrying value is other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recognized to reduce the carrying value of the investment to its fair value.

We measure the fair value of each of our investments by applying a market multiple to estimated cash flows of each investment. Our fair value multiples are supported by observed transactions and discounted cash flow analyses which reflect assumptions of current and projected levels of Affiliate assets under management, fee rates and estimated expenses. Changes in estimates used in these valuations could materially affect the fair value of these investments.

In the fourth quarter, we completed our evaluation of equity and cost method investments and no impairments were identified. Only a decline in excess of approximately 10% in the fair value of certain of our equity and cost method investments for a period considered to be other-than-temporary would indicate that an impairment may exist.

Redeemable Non-controlling Interests

Redeemable non-controlling interests represent the currently redeemable value of our Affiliate partners' retained equity interests. We may pay for these Affiliate equity purchases in cash, shares of our common stock or other forms of consideration and have presented our obligation to repurchase these interests as "Redeemable non-controlling interests" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We value these interests quarterly and upon their transfer or repurchase by applying market multiples to an Affiliate's cash flows, which is intended to represent fair value. The use of different assumptions could change the value of these interests including the amount of compensation expense, if any, that we may report upon their transfer or repurchase.

Imputed Interest Expense

Imputed interest expense results from accreting the carrying value of our convertible securities and contingent payment obligations to their expected payment amounts using market interest rates over the expected life of the obligations. The expected payment amounts are based on the principal amount at maturity for convertible securities and our current estimate of payments to be made for contingent payment obligations (such estimates being dependent upon growth rates and future earnings). Our interest rates are supported by observed transactions and input from valuation experts. Our expected lives are determined based on the contractual terms of the underlying obligations.

Changes in the expected payment amounts of our contingent payment obligations could materially affect the amount of imputed interest expense we recognize in any period.

Income Taxes

Tax regulations often require income and expense to be included in our tax returns in different amounts and in different periods than are reflected in the financial statements. Deferred taxes are established to reflect the differences between the inclusion of items of income and expense in the financial statements and their reporting on our tax returns. Our overall tax position requires analysis to

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estimate the expected realization of tax assets and liabilities. Additionally, we must assess whether to recognize the benefit of uncertain tax positions, and, if so, the appropriate amount of the benefit.

Our deferred tax liabilities are generated primarily from tax-deductible intangible assets and convertible securities. Most of our intangible assets are tax-deductible because we generally structure our Affiliate investments to be taxable to the sellers. We record deferred taxes because a substantial majority of our intangible assets do not amortize for financial statement purposes, but do amortize for tax purposes, thereby creating tax deductions that reduce our current cash taxes. We generally believe that our intangible-related deferred tax liabilities are unlikely to be used to settle a cash obligation. As such, we currently believe the economic benefit we realize from these deductions may be permanent. These liabilities will reverse only in the event of a sale of an Affiliate or an impairment. We are required to accrue the estimated cost of such a reversal as a deferred tax liability. As of December 31, 2010, our estimate of the tax liability associated with such a sale or impairment was approximately $352.4 million.

During 2010, our convertible securities generated deferred taxes of approximately $20.7 million because our interest deductions for tax purposes are greater than our reported interest expense. These deferred tax liabilities may be reclassified to equity if the securities convert to common stock.

We regularly assess our deferred tax assets in order to determine the need for valuation allowances. Our principal deferred tax assets are state operating losses and foreign tax credit carryforwards. In our assessment, we make assumptions about future taxable income that may be generated to utilize these assets, which have limited lives. If we determine that we are unlikely to realize the benefit of a deferred tax asset, we establish a valuation allowance that would increase our tax expense in the period of such determination. As of December 31, 2010, our valuation allowances for state net operating losses and foreign tax credit carryforwards were $24.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively.

In our assessment of uncertain tax positions, we consider the probability that a tax authority would sustain our tax position in an examination. For tax positions meeting a "more-likely-than-not" threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the benefit expected to be realized upon the ultimate settlement with the tax authority. For tax positions not meeting this threshold, no benefit is recognized.

Changes in our tax position could have a material impact on our earnings. For example, a 1% increase to our statutory tax rate attributable to our deferred tax liabilities would result in an increase of approximately $14.3 million in our tax expense in the period of such determination.

Share-Based Compensation

We have share-based compensation plans covering directors, senior management and employees. We recognize share-based compensation based on the fair value of the awards on the grant date over the requisite service period.

We estimate the fair value of stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes model requires us to make assumptions about the volatility of our common stock and the expected life of our stock options. In determining expected volatility, we consider both the historical volatility of our common stock, as well as the current implied volatility from traded securities. In measuring volatility and expected life, we may place less emphasis on periods that are not representative of our future expectations.

Our options typically vest and become fully exercisable over three to five years of continued employment and do not include performance-based or market-based vesting conditions. For grants that are subject to graded vesting over a service period, we recognize expense net of expected forfeitures on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.

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In 2010, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors implemented a long-term equity interests plan providing us with an additional long-term retention tool designed to align incentives with the creation of shareholder value. Under the plan, equity interests may be granted to our management from time to time, with vesting, forfeiture and repurchase agreements established under the plan and by the Compensation Committee at the time of grant. The value of awards is determined as of the date of grant using a discounted cash flow analysis. Key valuation assumptions include projected assets under management and fee rates, and discount rates utilizing industry market data and historical experience in making these assumptions.

Revenue Recognition

The majority of our consolidated revenue represents advisory fees (asset-based and performance-based). Our Affiliates recognize asset-based advisory fees as they render services to their clients. In addition to generating asset-based fees, over 50 Affiliate products, representing approximately $40 billion of assets under management, also bill on the basis of absolute or relative investment performance ("performance fees"). Our Affiliates recognize performance fees when they are earned (i.e. when they become billable to customers) based on the contractual terms of agreements and when collection is reasonably assured.

International Operations

In connection with our international distribution initiatives, we have offices in Sydney, Australia, London, England and Hong Kong. In addition, we have international operations through Affiliates who provide some or a significant part of their investment management services to non-US clients. In the future, we may open additional offices, or invest in other investment management firms which conduct a significant part of their operations outside of the United States. There are certain risks inherent in doing business internationally, such as changes in applicable laws and regulatory requirements, difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations, longer payment cycles, difficulties in collecting investment advisory fees receivable, different and in some cases, less stringent, regulatory and accounting regimes, political instability, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, expatriation controls, expropriation risks and potential adverse tax consequences. There can be no assurance that one or more of such factors will not have a material adverse effect on our international operations or our affiliated investment management firms that have international operations or on other investment management firms in which we may invest in the future and, consequently, on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Inflation

We do not believe that inflation or changing prices have had a material impact on our results of operations. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Market Risk" in Item 7.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about how we are affected by market risk, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Market Risk" in Item 7, which is incorporated by reference herein.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (the "Company"), is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company's internal control over financial reporting processes are designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company's chief executive and chief financial officers and effected by the Company's Board of Directors, management and other senior employees to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company's financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

The Company's internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the directors of the Company; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

As of December 31, 2010, management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on the framework established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). Based on this assessment, management has determined that the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 was effective.

As permitted by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, management has excluded Pantheon and Trilogy from our assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 because they were acquired in a business combination in 2010. Pantheon and Trilogy's combined total assets and combined total revenues represent 3.2% and 7.4%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010.

The Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing on page 43, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the firm's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (the "Company") at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed under Item 15(a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 8. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

As described in Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management has excluded Pantheon and Trilogy from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 because they were acquired by the Company in a purchase business combination during 2010. We have also excluded Pantheon and Trilogy from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. Pantheon and Trilogy are controlled subsidiaries of the Company whose total assets and total revenues represent 3.2% and 7.4%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
March 1, 2011

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AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

		For the Years Ended December 31,

		2008			2009			2010
Revenue		$	1,158,217		$	841,840		$	1,358,242
Operating expenses:
	Compensation and related expenses		516,895			402,584			594,486
	Selling, general and administrative		201,470			126,781			284,595
	Amortization of intangible assets		33,854			32,939			60,066
	Depreciation and other amortization		12,767			12,745			14,076
	Other operating expenses		26,511			26,945			30,987

			791,497			601,994			984,210

Operating income			366,720			239,846			374,032

Non-operating (income) and expenses:
	Investment and other income		(26,900	)		(24,902	)		(22,905	)
	(Income) loss from equity method investments		97,142			(31,632	)		(77,544	)
	Investment (income) loss from investments in partnerships		63,410			(27,425	)		4,493
	Interest expense		73,357			64,600			66,178
	Imputed interest expense		8,068			13,529			24,959

			215,077			(5,830	)		(4,819	)

Income before income taxes			151,643			245,676			378,851
Income taxes			19,744			32,760			91,523

Net income		$	131,899		$	212,916		$	287,328
Net income (non-controlling interests)			(193,728	)		(126,764	)		(153,080	)
Net (income) loss (non-controlling interests in partnerships)			60,504			(26,679	)		4,385

Net Income (loss) (controlling interest)		$	(1,325	)	$	59,473		$	138,633

Earnings per share—basic		$	(0.03	)	$	1.44		$	2.92

Earnings per share—diluted		$	(0.03	)	$	1.38		$	2.81

Average shares outstanding—basic			38,211,326			41,385,359			47,428,846
Average shares outstanding—diluted			38,211,326			43,333,355			49,398,535
Supplemental disclosure of total comprehensive income:
Net Income		$	131,899		$	212,916		$	287,328
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(68,818	)		50,039			54,506

Comprehensive income		$	63,081		$	262,955		$	341,834
Comprehensive income (non-controlling interests)			(133,224	)		(153,443	)		(148,695	)

Comprehensive income (loss) (controlling interest)		$	(70,143	)	$	109,512		$	193,139

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)

				December 31,

				2009			2010
ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents			$	259,487		$	313,328
	Investment advisory fees receivable				140,118			236,411
	Investments in partnerships				93,809			—
	Investments in marketable securities				56,690			115,965
	Unsettled fund share receivables				—			41,971
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets				35,478			61,755

		Total current assets			585,582			769,430
Fixed assets, net					62,402			67,725
Equity investments in Affiliates					658,332			678,931
Acquired client relationships, net					571,573			1,424,165
Goodwill					1,413,217			2,131,143
Other assets					99,800			219,821

		Total assets		$	3,390,906		$	5,291,215

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			$	117,227		$	252,820
	Unsettled fund share payables				—			39,845
	Payables to related party				109,888			114,792

		Total current liabilities			227,115			407,457
Senior bank debt					—			460,000
Senior convertible securities					456,976			422,118
Junior convertible trust preferred securities					507,358			509,872
Deferred income taxes					322,671			495,349
Other long-term liabilities					26,066			207,825

		Total liabilities			1,540,186			2,502,621
Redeemable non-controlling interests					368,999			406,292
Equity:
	Common Stock ($.01 par value, 153,000 shares authorized; 45,795 shares outstanding in 2009 and 53,944 outstanding in 2010)				458			539
	Additional paid-in capital				612,091			980,469
	Accumulated other comprehensive income				45,958			100,464
	Retained earnings				873,137			1,011,770

					1,531,644			2,093,242
	Less: treasury stock, at cost (3,445 shares in 2009 and 2,339 shares in 2010)				(421,954	)		(293,279	)

		Total stockholders' equity			1,109,690			1,799,963
		Non-controlling interests			281,946			582,339
		Non-controlling interests in partnerships			90,085			—

			Total equity		1,481,721			2,382,302

			Total liabilities and equity	$	3,390,906		$	5,291,215

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)

	Total Stockholders' Equity

	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Retained Earnings			Treasury Shares at Cost			Non- controlling interests			Non- controlling interests in partnerships			Total Equity
December 31, 2007	$	390	$	278,458		$	64,737		$	814,989		$	(1,094,805	)	$	239,293		$	127,397		$	430,459
Stock issued under option and other incentive plans		—		1,215			—			—			64,941			—			—			66,156
Tax benefit of option exercises		—		13,868			—			—			—			—			—			13,868
Issuance of senior convertible securities		—		35,045			—			—			—			—			—			35,045
Changes in Affiliate equity		—		232,617			—			—			—			—			—			232,617
Settlement of mandatory convertible securities		26		213,939			—			—			85,484			—			—			299,449
Settlement of floating rate senior convertible securities		42		50,288			—			—			249,637			—			—			299,967
Tax benefit related to conversion of forward equity sale agreement		—		18,291			—			—			—			—			—			18,291
Conversion of zero coupon convertible notes		—		(26,008	)		—			—			57,280									31,272
Repurchase of common shares		—		—									(65,490	)		—			—			(65,490	)
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—		—			—			—			—			(252,289	)		—			(252,289	)
Redemptions of non-controlling interests in partnerships		—		—			—			—			—			—			(1,428	)		(1,428	)
Net Income		—		—			—			(1,325	)		—			193,728			(60,504	)		131,899
Other comprehensive loss		—		—			(68,818	)		—			—			—			—			(68,818	)

December 31, 2008	$	458	$	817,713		$	(4,081	)	$	813,664		$	(702,953	)	$	180,732		$	65,465		$	1,170,998
Stock issued under option and other incentive plans		—		(75,307	)		—			—			111,363			—			—			36,056
Tax benefit of option exercises		—		11,799			—			—			—			—			—			11,799
Issuance costs		—		(694	)		—			—			—			—			—			(694	)
Changes in Affiliate equity		—		(132,775	)		—			—			—			9,914			—			(122,861	)
Settlement of forward equity sale agreements		—		(25,378	)		—			—			169,636			—			—			144,258
Share-based payment arrangements		—		16,733			—			—			—			—			—			16,733
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—		—			—			—			—			(119,555	)		—			(119,555	)
Investments in Affiliates		—		—			—			—			—			84,091			—			84,091
Other changes in non-controlling interests in partnerships		—		—			—			—			—			—			(2,059	)		(2,059	)
Net Income		—		—			—			59,473			—			126,764			26,679			212,916
Other comprehensive income		—		—			50,039			—			—			—			—			50,039

December 31, 2009	$	458	$	612,091		$	45,958		$	873,137		$	(421,954	)	$	281,946		$	90,085		$	1,481,721

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 (Continued)

(dollars in thousands)

	Total Stockholders' Equity

	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Retained Earnings		Treasury Shares at Cost			Non- controlling interests			Non- controlling interests in partnerships			Total Equity
December 31, 2009	$	458	$	612,091		$	45,958	$	873,137	$	(421,954	)	$	281,946		$	90,085		$	1,481,721
Stock issued under option and other incentive plans		—		(83,334	)		—		—		128,666			—			—			45,332
Tax benefit of option exercises		—		14,568			—		—		—			—			—			14,568
Issuance costs		—		(922	)		—		—		—			—			—			(922	)
Changes in Affiliate equity value		—		(76,893	)		—		—		—			2,893			—			(74,000	)
Settlement of forward equity sale agreements		55		294,601			—		—		—			—			—			294,656
Share-based payment arrangements		—		26,021			—		—		—			—			—			26,021
Conversion of zero coupon convertible notes		9		47,448			—		—		9			—			—			47,466
Distributions to non-controlling interests		—		—			—		—		—			(101,049	)		—			(101,049	)
Investments in Affiliates		17		146,889			—		—		—			245,469			—			392,375
Other changes in non-controlling interests in partnerships		—		—			—		—		—			—			(85,700	)		(85,700	)
Net Income		—		—			—		138,633		—			153,080			(4,385	)		287,328
Other comprehensive income		—		—			54,506		—		—			—			—			54,506

December 31, 2010	$	539	$	980,469		$	100,464	$	1,011,770	$	(293,279	)	$	582,339		$	—		$	2,382,302

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)

			For the Years Ended December 31,

			2008			2009			2010
Cash flow from operating activities:
	Net income		$	131,899		$	212,916		$	287,328
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to net cash flow from operating activities:
	Amortization of intangible assets			33,854			32,939			60,066
	Amortization of issuance costs			4,192			7,325			7,612
	Depreciation and other amortization			12,767			12,745			14,076
	Deferred income tax provision (benefit)			(37,539	)		28,704			35,420
	Imputed interest expense			8,068			13,529			24,959
	(Income) loss from equity method investments, net of amortization			97,142			(31,632	)		(77,544	)
	Distributions received from equity method investments			80,487			55,453			65,756
	Tax benefit from exercise of stock options			2,767			4,260			4,464
	Share-based compensation			53,968			8,604			19,530
	Affiliate equity expense			13,948			13,218			14,519
	Other adjustments			44,735			(42,606	)		8,494
Changes in assets and liabilities:
	(Increase) decrease in investment advisory fees receivable			102,788			(6,552	)		(49,195	)
	(Increase) decrease in Affiliate investments in partnerships			6,045			285			(503	)
	(Increase) decrease in prepaids and other current assets			29,154			(8,389	)		(2,912	)
	(Increase) decrease in other assets			9,770			3,315			(1,301	)
	Decrease in unsettled fund shares receivable			—			—			14,125
	Decrease in unsettled fund shares payable			—			—			(10,578	)
	Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities			(86,080	)		(60,904	)		66,383

		Cash flow from operating activities		507,965			243,210			480,699

Cash flow used in investing activities:
	Investments in Affiliates			(75,602	)		(139,271	)		(916,143	)
	Purchase of fixed assets			(9,554	)		(2,566	)		(8,762	)
	Purchase of investment securities			(33,613	)		(47,733	)		(63,967	)
	Sale of investment securities			25,156			8,069			15,073

		Cash flow used in investing activities		(93,613	)		(181,501	)		(973,799	)

Cash flow from (used in) financing activities:
	Borrowings of senior bank debt			366,000			142,000			1,191,500
	Repayments of senior bank debt			(651,986	)		(375,514	)		(731,500	)
	Issuance of senior convertible notes			460,000			—			—
	Settlement of convertible securities			(208,730	)		—			—
	Repurchase of junior convertible trust preferred securities			(24,213	)		—			—
	Issuance of common stock			238,814			37,125			46,376
	Repurchase of common stock			(65,490	)		—			—
	Issuance costs			(28,859	)		(1,344	)		(935	)
	Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options			11,101			7,539			10,103
	Settlement of derivative contracts			8,154			—			—
	Settlement of forward equity sale agreement			—			144,258			294,657
	Note payments			5,628			3,184			(28,836	)
	Distributions to non-controlling interests			(252,289	)		(119,555	)		(101,049	)
	Affiliate equity issuances and repurchases			(95,798	)		(39,534	)		(135,775	)
	Subscriptions (redemptions) of non-controlling interests in partnerships			(672	)		(425	)		503

		Cash flow from (used in) financing activities		(238,340	)		(202,266	)		545,044

	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(2,535	)		3,613			1,897
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			173,477			(136,944	)		53,841
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			222,954			396,431			259,487

	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	396,431		$	259,487		$	313,328

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
	Interest paid		$	63,987		$	58,013		$	61,626
	Income taxes paid			45,279			17,765			49,168
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:
	Stock issued for conversion of floating rate senior convertible securities			299,970			—			—
	Stock issued in settlement of mandatory convertible securities			93,750			—			—
	Stock issued for conversion of zero coupon senior convertible note			31,272			—			47,467
	Stock issued for investments in Affiliates			—			—			146,906
	Stock issued for settlement of forward equity sale agreement			—			—			44,450
	Payables recorded for Affiliate equity repurchases			23,655			78,448			46,148

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. Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Organization and Nature of Operations

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. ("AMG" or the "Company") is a global asset management company with equity investments in a diverse group of boutique investment management firms ("Affiliates"). AMG's Affiliates provide investment management services globally to mutual funds, institutional clients and high net worth individuals. Fees for services are largely asset-based and, as a result, the Company's revenue may fluctuate based on the performance of financial markets.

Affiliates are either organized as limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations. AMG generally has contractual arrangements with its Affiliates whereby a percentage of revenue is customarily allocable to fund Affiliate operating expenses, including compensation (the "Operating Allocation"), while the remaining portion of revenue (the "Owners' Allocation") is allocable to AMG and the other partners or members, generally with a priority to AMG. In certain other cases, the Affiliate is not subject to a revenue sharing arrangement, but instead operates on a profit-based model. In these cases, AMG participates fully in any increase or decrease in the revenue or expenses of such firms. In situations where AMG holds a minority equity interest, AMG generally has a revenue sharing arrangement that allocates to AMG a percentage of the Affiliate's revenue. The remaining revenue is used to pay operating expenses and profit distributions to the other owners.

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). All dollar amounts, except per share data in the text and tables herein, are stated in thousands unless otherwise indicated. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years' financial statements to conform to the current year's presentation.

(b) Principles of Consolidation

The Company evaluates the risk, rewards, and significant terms of each of its Affiliate and other investments to determine the appropriate method of accounting. Majority-owned or otherwise controlled investments are consolidated. In many of its Affiliate investments, AMG is, directly or indirectly, the sole general partner (in the case of Affiliates which are limited partnerships), managing partner (in the case of Affiliates which are limited liability partnerships), sole manager member (in the case of Affiliates which are limited liability companies) or principal shareholder (in the case of Affiliates which are corporations). As a result, the Company generally consolidates its Affiliate investments. Investments that are determined to be variable interest entities ("VIEs") are consolidated if AMG or a consolidated Affiliate is the primary beneficiary of the investment.

For Affiliate operations consolidated into these financial statements, the portion of the income allocated to owners other than AMG is included in Net income (non-controlling interests) in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Non-controlling interests on the Consolidated Balance Sheets includes capital and undistributed income owned by the managers of the consolidated Affiliates. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

AMG applies the equity method of accounting to investments where AMG or an Affiliate does not hold a majority equity interest but has the ability to exercise significant influence (generally at least a 20% interest or a general partner interest) over operating and financial matters. AMG or an Affiliate also applies the equity method when their unaffiliated minority shareholders or partners have certain rights to remove AMG or an Affiliate or have rights to participate in substantive operating decisions (e.g. approval of annual operating budgets, major financings, selection of senior management, etc.). For

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equity method investments, AMG's or the Affiliate's portion of income before taxes is included in Income from equity method investments. Other investments in which AMG or an Affiliate own less than a 20% interest and does not exercise significant influence are accounted for under the cost method. Under the cost method, income is recognized as dividends when, and if, declared.

The effect of any changes in the Company's equity interests in its consolidated Affiliates resulting from the issuance or repurchase of an Affiliate's equity by the Company or one of its Affiliates is included as a component of stockholders' equity, net of the related income tax effect in the period of the change.

(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments, including money market mutual funds, with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market value due to the short-term maturity of these investments.

(d) Investments in Partnerships

Assets of consolidated partnerships are reported as "Investments in partnerships." A majority of these assets are held by investors that are unrelated to the Company, and reported as "Non-controlling interests in partnerships." Income from these partnerships is presented as "Investment (income) loss from investments in partnerships" in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The portion of this income or loss that is attributable to investors that are unrelated to the Company is reported as a "Net income (non-controlling interests in partnerships)."

(e) Investments in Marketable Securities

Investments in marketable securities are classified as either trading or available-for-sale and carried at fair value. Unrealized holding gains or losses on investments classified as available-for-sale are reported net of deferred tax as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity until realized. If a decline in the fair value of these investments is determined to be other than temporary, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its fair value, and the difference is charged to income in the period incurred.

(f) Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives of office equipment and furniture and fixtures range from three to ten years. Computer software developed or obtained for internal use is amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, generally three years or less. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the term of the lease, and the building is amortized over 39 years. The costs of improvements that extend the life of a fixed asset are capitalized, while the cost of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Land is not depreciated.

(g) Leases

The Company and its Affiliates currently lease office space and equipment under various leasing arrangements. As these leases expire, it can be expected that in the normal course of business they will be renewed or replaced. Leases are classified as either capital leases or operating leases, as appropriate. Most lease agreements classified as operating leases contain renewal options, rent

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escalation clauses or other inducements provided by the landlord. Rent expense is accrued to recognize lease escalation provisions and inducements provided by the landlord, if any, on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

(h) Equity Investments in Affiliates

For equity method investments, the Company's portion of income or loss before taxes is included in (Income) loss from equity method investments. The Company's share of income taxes incurred directly by Affiliates accounted for under the equity method are recorded within Income taxes—current because these taxes generally represent the Company's share of the taxes incurred by the Affiliate. Deferred income taxes incurred as a direct result of the Company's investment in Affiliates accounted for under the equity method have been included in Income taxes—intangible-related deferred (see footnote 14). The associated deferred tax liabilities have been classified as a component of deferred income taxes in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company periodically evaluates its equity method investments for impairment. In such impairment evaluations, the Company assesses if the value of the investment has declined below its carrying value for a period considered to be other than temporary. If the Company determines that a decline in value below the carrying value of the investment is other than temporary, then the reduction in carrying value would be recognized in (Income) loss from equity method investments in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

(i) Acquired Client Relationships and Goodwill

Each acquired Affiliate has identifiable assets arising from contractual or other legal rights with their clients ("acquired client relationships"). In determining the value of acquired client relationships, the Company analyzes the net present value of each acquired Affiliate's existing client relationships based on a number of factors including: the Affiliate's historical and potential future operating performance; the Affiliate's historical and potential future rates of attrition among existing clients; the stability and longevity of existing client relationships; the Affiliate's recent, as well as long-term, investment performance; the characteristics of the firm's products and investment styles; the stability and depth of the Affiliate's management team and the Affiliate's history and perceived franchise or brand value.

The Company has determined that certain of its mutual fund acquired client relationships meet the criteria to be considered indefinite-lived assets because the Company expects both the renewal of these contracts and the cash flows generated by these assets to continue indefinitely. Accordingly, the Company does not amortize these intangible assets, but instead reviews these assets at least annually for impairment. Each reporting period, the Company assesses whether events or circumstances have occurred which indicate that the indefinite life criteria are no longer met. If the indefinite life criteria are no longer met, the Company assesses whether the carrying value of the assets exceeds its fair value, and an impairment loss would be recorded in an amount equal to any such excess.

The expected useful lives of definite-lived acquired client relationships are analyzed each period and determined based on an analysis of the historical and projected attrition rates of each Affiliate's existing clients, and other factors that may influence the expected future economic benefit the Company will derive from the relationships. The Company tests for the possible impairment of definite-lived intangible assets annually or more frequently whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable. If such indicators exist, the Company compares the undiscounted cash flows related to the asset to the carrying value of the asset. If the

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carrying value is greater than the undiscounted cash flow amount, an impairment charge is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income for amounts necessary to reduce the carrying value of the asset to fair value.

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized, and is reported within the operating segments in which the business operates. Goodwill is not amortized, but is instead reviewed for impairment. The Company assesses goodwill for impairment at least annually during the third quarter, or more frequently whenever events or circumstances occur indicating that the recorded goodwill may be impaired. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss may be recorded. Fair value is determined for each operating segment primarily based on fair multiples.

(j) Revenue Recognition

The Company's consolidated revenue primarily represents advisory fees billed monthly, quarterly and annually by Affiliates for managing the assets of clients. Asset-based advisory fees are recognized monthly as services are rendered and are based upon a percentage of the market value of client assets managed. Any fees collected in advance are deferred and recognized as income over the period earned. Performance based advisory fees are generally assessed as a percentage of the investment performance realized on a client's account, generally over an annual period. Performance-based advisory fees are recognized when they are earned (i.e. when they become billable to customers) based on the contractual terms of agreements and when collection is reasonably assured. Also included in revenue are commissions earned by broker dealers, recorded on a trade date basis, and other service fees recorded as earned.

(k) Issuance Costs

Issuance costs incurred in securing credit facility financing are amortized over the remaining term of the credit facility. Costs incurred to issue the 2008 senior convertible notes and the junior convertible trust preferred securities are amortized over the earlier of the period to the first investor put date or the stated term of the security. Costs associated with financial instruments that are not required to be accounted for separately as derivative instruments are charged directly to stockholders' equity.

(l) Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk inherent in its variable rate debt obligations. The Company's risk management strategy may utilize financial instruments, specifically interest rate derivative contracts to hedge certain interest rate exposures. For example, the Company may agree with a counter party (typically a major commercial bank) to exchange the difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed notional principal amount. In entering into these contracts, the Company intends to offset cash flow gains and losses that occur on its existing debt obligations with cash flow gains and losses on the contracts hedging these obligations.

From time to time, derivatives are used to hedge the anticipated issuance of fixed-rate debt. These exposures are hedged with treasury rate locks (e.g., a 10-year treasury lock hedging the anticipated underlying U.S. Treasury interest rate related to issuance of 10-year debt). The contracts are designated as cash flow hedges.

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The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. If the Company's derivatives qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the unrealized gain or loss is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a separate component of stockholders' equity and reclassified into earnings when the hedged cash flows are recorded in earnings. Hedge effectiveness is generally measured by comparing the present value of the cumulative change in the expected future variable cash flows of the hedged contract with the present value of the cumulative change in the expected future variable cash flows of the hedged item. To the extent that the critical terms of the hedged item and the derivative are not identical, hedge ineffectiveness would be reported in earnings as interest expense.

(m) Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred taxes are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the book carrying amounts and tax bases of the Company's assets and liabilities. Historically, deferred tax liabilities have been attributable to intangible assets and convertible securities. Deferred tax assets have been attributable to state and foreign loss carryforwards, deferred revenue, and accrued liabilities.

In measuring the amount of deferred taxes each period, the Company must project the impact on its future tax payments of any reversal of deferred tax liabilities (which would increase the Company's tax payments), and any use of its state and foreign carryforwards (which would decrease its tax payments). In forming these estimates, the Company makes assumptions about future federal, state and foreign income tax rates and the apportionment of future taxable income to jurisdictions in which the Company has operations. An increase or decrease in federal or state income tax rates could have a material impact on the Company's deferred income tax liabilities and assets and would result in a current income tax charge or benefit.

The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of an uncertain tax position only after considering the probability that a tax authority would sustain the position in an examination. For tax positions meeting a "more-likely-than-not" threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the benefit expected to be realized upon settlement with the tax authority. For tax positions not meeting the threshold, no financial statement benefit is recognized. The Company recognizes interest and other charges relating to unrecognized tax benefits as additional tax expense.

In the case of the Company's deferred tax assets, the Company regularly assesses the need for valuation allowances, which would reduce these assets to their recoverable amounts. In forming these estimates, the Company makes assumptions of future taxable income that may be generated to utilize these assets, which have limited lives. If the Company determines that these assets will be realized, the Company records an adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would decrease tax expense in the period such determination was made. Likewise, should the Company determine that it would be unable to realize additional amounts of deferred tax assets, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be charged to tax expense in the period such determination was made.

(n) Foreign Currency Translation

The assets and liabilities of Affiliates whose functional currency is not the United States dollar are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date. The revenue and expenses of these Affiliates are translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates for the relevant period. Because of the permanent nature of the Company's investments, net translation

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exchange gains and losses are excluded from Net Income but are recorded in other comprehensive income. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are reflected in Investment and other income.

(o) Share-Based Compensation Plans

The Company recognizes as an expense the cost of all share-based payments to directors, senior management and employees, including grants of stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values over the requisite service period.

The Company reports any tax benefits realized upon the exercise of stock options that are in excess of the expense recognized for reporting purposes as a financing activity in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. If the tax benefit realized is less than the expense, the tax shortfall is recognized in stockholders' equity. To the extent the expense exceeds available windfall tax benefits, it is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company was permitted to calculate its cumulative windfall tax benefits for the purposes of accounting for future tax shortfalls. The Company elected to apply the long-form method for determining the pool of windfall tax benefits.

(p) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts included in the financial statements and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(q) Recent Accounting Developments

2. Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash investments. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents, investments and, at times, certain financial instruments with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are typically located in cities in which AMG and its Affiliates operate. For AMG and certain Affiliates, cash deposits at a financial institution may exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits.

3. Investments in Partnerships

As of December 31, 2009 and 2010, the Affiliates' investments in partnerships that are not consolidated were $17,631 and $106,143, respectively. These assets are reported within "Prepaid

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expenses and other current assets" and "Other assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The income or loss related to these investments is classified within "Investment and other income" in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

During 2010, the Company modified the governance provisions of certain investment partnerships that were previously consolidated. As a result, the Company deconsolidated these partnerships, which were previously reported as Investments in partnerships.

4. Investments in Marketable Securities

Investments in marketable securities are comprised of the Company's 2009 and 2010 investments in Value Partners Group Limited, a publicly-traded asset management firm based in Hong Kong, and investments held by Affiliates. These investments are carried at their fair value. Changes in fair value for securities classified as available-for-sale are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. Changes in fair value for trading securities are reported within other operating expenses. The cost of investments in marketable securities, gross unrealized gains and losses were as follows:

	December 31,

	2009			2010
Cost of investments in marketable securities	$	50,631		$	68,892
Gross unrealized gains		6,108			47,080
Gross unrealized losses		(49	)		(7	)

5. Fair Value Measurements

The Company determines the fair value of certain investment securities and other financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities. 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—		Unadjusted 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. These inputs require significant management judgment and reflect our estimation of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

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The following table summarizes the Company's assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

					Fair Value Measurements

			December 31, 2009		Fair Value Measurements
			December 31, 2009		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents			22,287		22,287		—		—
	Partnership investments ⁽¹⁾			111,440		93,066		14,365		4,009
	Investments in marketable securities
		Trading securities		14,626		12,716		1,910		—
		Available for sale securities		42,064		41,764		300		—
Financial Liabilities
	Contingent payment obligations ⁽²⁾			27,074		—		—		27,074
	Obligations to related parties			78,653		—		—		78,653

					Fair Value Measurements

			December 31, 2010		Fair Value Measurements
			December 31, 2010		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents			36,026		36,026		—		—
	Partnership investments ⁽¹⁾			124,459		16,923		21,789		85,747
	Investments in marketable securities
		Trading securities		15,425		15,174		251		—
		Available for sale securities		100,540		99,148		1,392		—
	Interest rate derivatives			5,892		—		5,892		—
Financial Liabilities
Controlling interest
	Contingent payment obligations ⁽²⁾			84,026		—		—		84,026
	Obligations to related parties			79,565		—		—		79,565

(1): As of December 31, 2010, Partnerships investments are reported within "Other assets" on the consolidated Balance Sheet; previously, these investments were reported in "Investments in Partnerships" and "Other Assets."
(2): Contingent payment obligations reported in "Other long-term liabilities."

The following is a description of the significant assets and liabilities measured at fair value and the fair value methodologies used.

Cash equivalents consist primarily of highly liquid investments in money market funds. Cash investments in actively traded money market funds are classified as Level 1.

Partnership investments consist of investments in funds advised by Affiliates accounted for under the equity method and certain consolidated investment vehicles. These investments are valued using net asset value ("NAV"). Investments in actively traded funds that calculate daily NAVs are classified as Level 1. Investments in funds that are valued using third party pricing services that utilize available market data are classified as Level 2. Investments in funds that hold illiquid securities or that are subject to redemption restrictions are classified as Level 3. The fair value of Level 3 assets was determined using NAV one quarter in arrears (adjusted for current period calls and distributions).

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Investments in marketable securities consist primarily of investments in funds advised by Affiliates and in publicly traded securities. Investments in actively traded funds that calculate daily NAVs and actively traded public securities are classified as Level 1. Investments in funds that are valued using third party pricing services that utilize available market data are classified as Level 2.

Interest rate derivatives include Treasury rate lock contracts and interest rate swaps. The fair value of these assets was determined by model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs were observable in active markets.

Contingent payment obligations represents the present value of the expected future settlement of contingent payment arrangements related to our business acquisitions. The fair value of these obligations was determined using an income approach with assumptions made about future cash flows and discount rates.

Obligations to related parties include agreements to repurchase Affiliate equity and liabilities offsetting certain investments which are held by the Company but economically attributable to a related party. The fair value of these obligations was determined using an income approach with assumptions made about future cash flows and discount rates.

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010:

	Level 3 Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities at Fair Value

Year Ended December 31, 2010	Balance, beginning of period		Net realized gains/(losses)			Net unrealized gains/(losses) relating to instruments still held at the reporting date			Net purchases, issuances and settlements			Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3			Balance, end of period
Partnership investments	$	4,009	$	—	⁽¹⁾	$	5,232	⁽¹⁾	$	80,215		$	(3,709	)	$	85,747
Contingent payment obligations		27,074		—	⁽²⁾		11,003	⁽²⁾		45,949			—			84,026
Obligations to related parties		78,653		(1,004)	⁽³⁾		4,780	⁽³⁾		(2,864	)		—			79,565

	Level 3 Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities at Fair Value

Year Ended December 31, 2009	Balance, beginning of period		Net realized gains/(losses)			Net unrealized gains/(losses) relating to instruments still held at the reporting date			Net purchases, issuances and settlements			Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3		Balance, end of period
Partnership investments	$	4,185	$	—	⁽¹⁾	$	(173	) ⁽¹⁾	$	(3	)	$	—	$	4,009
Contingent payment obligations		—		(7,526	) ⁽²⁾		—	⁽²⁾		34,600			—		27,074
Obligations to related parties		27,764		(126	) ⁽³⁾		—	⁽³⁾		51,015			—		78,653

(1): Recorded in "Investment and other income" and "Investment (income) loss from investments in partnerships."
(2): Recorded in "Imputed interest expense" and "Other comprehensive income."
(3): Recorded in "Interest expense."

During 2010, financial assets valued at $3,709 transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 and there were no significant transfers of financial assets or liabilities between Level 2 and Level 1.

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As a practical expedient, the Company relies on the NAV of certain investments as their fair value. The NAVs that have been provided by the investees have been derived from the fair values of the underlying investments as of the measurement dates. The following table summarizes, as of December 31, 2010, the nature of these investments and any related liquidation restrictions or other factors which may impact the ultimate value realized.

Category of Investment	Fair Value		Unfunded Commitments

Private equity fund-of-funds ⁽¹⁾	$	85,747	$	89,158
Private funds ⁽²⁾		55,212		—

	$	140,959	$	89,158

(1): These funds primarily invest in a broad range of private equity funds, as well as making direct investments. Distributions will be received as the underlying assets are liquidated over the life of the funds, generally 15 years.
(2): These are multi-disciplinary funds that invest across various asset classes and strategies including long/short equity, credit and real estate. Investments are generally redeemable on a daily or quarterly basis.

There are no current plans to sell any of these investments.

6. Variable Interest Entities

Sponsored Investment Funds

The Company's Affiliates act as the investment manager for certain investment funds that are considered VIEs. In addition to an Affiliate's involvement as the investment manager, Affiliates may also hold investments in these products. Affiliates are not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs as their involvement is limited to that of a service provider and their investment, if any, represents an insignificant interest in the fund's assets under management, or both. As a result, the Company's variable interests will not absorb the majority of the variability of the entity's net assets and therefore the Company has not consolidated these entities.

Trust Preferred Vehicles

The Company established wholly-owned trusts in connection with the 2006 and 2007 issuance of convertible trust preferred securities. These entities are considered VIEs and the Company is not the primary beneficiary, therefore these entities are not consolidated in the Company's financial statements.

The net assets and liabilities of these unconsolidated VIEs and the Company's maximum risk of loss related thereto are as follows:

	As of December 31,

	2009				2010
	Unconsolidated VIE Net Assets		Carrying Value and Maximum Exposure to Loss		Unconsolidated VIE Net Assets		Carrying Value and Maximum Exposure to Loss
Sponsored investment funds	$	1,554,289	$	121	$	3,350,712	$	853
Trust preferred vehicles		9,010		9,010		9,010		9,010

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7. Fixed Assets and Lease Commitments

Fixed assets consisted of the following:

		December 31,

		2009			2010
Building and leasehold improvements		$	52,462		$	56,246
Office equipment			29,552			33,043
Furniture and fixtures			13,719			14,655
Land and improvements			13,582			16,992
Computer software			16,762			19,335

	Fixed assets, at cost		126,077			140,271
Accumulated depreciation and amortization			(63,675	)		(72,546	)

Fixed assets, net		$	62,402		$	67,725

The Company and its Affiliates lease office space and computer equipment for their operations. At December 31, 2010, the Company's aggregate future minimum payments for operating leases having initial or noncancelable lease terms greater than one year are payable as follows:

	Required Minimum Payments

2011	$	23,712
2012		22,343
2013		20,326
2014		16,881
2015		14,791
Thereafter		29,710

Consolidated rent expense for 2008, 2009 and 2010 was $20,861, $19,579 and $23,334, respectively.

8. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

	December 31,

	2009		2010
Accrued compensation	$	68,505	$	116,968
Accounts payable		5,128		39,782
Accrued distributions		17,837		23,456
Accrued professional fees		15,555		17,741
Other		10,202		54,873

	$	117,227	$	252,820

9. Benefit Plans

The Company has three defined contribution plans consisting of a qualified employee profit-sharing plan covering substantially all of its full-time employees and several of its Affiliates, and non-qualified plans for certain senior employees. AMG's other Affiliates generally have separate

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defined contribution retirement plans. Under each of the qualified plans, AMG and each participating Affiliate, as the case may be, are able to make discretionary contributions for the benefit of qualified plan participants up to Internal Revenue Service limits.

The Company's non-qualified Executive Retention Plan (the "ERP") is designed to work in concert with the Company's stockholder-approved Long-Term Executive Incentive Plan, providing a trust vehicle for long-term compensation awards based upon the Company's performance and growth. The ERP permits the Compensation Committee to make awards that may be invested by the recipient in the Company's common stock, in Affiliate investment products, and in cash accounts, in each case subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions. The Company's contributions to the ERP are irrevocable. In addition, the Company has established a Deferred Compensation Plan that provides officers and directors of the Company the opportunity to voluntarily defer base salary, bonus payments and director fees, as applicable, on a pre-tax basis, and invest such deferred amounts in one or more specified measurement funds. While the Company has no obligation to do so, the Deferred Compensation Plan also provides the Company the opportunity to make discretionary contributions; in the event any such contributions are made, contributed amounts will be subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions.

Consolidated expenses related to the Company's benefit plans in 2008, 2009 and 2010 were $12,103, $9,747 and $12,141, respectively.

10. Senior Bank Debt (see also Note 29 Subsequent Events)

The Company has a $770,000 revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") and pays interest on any outstanding obligations at specified rates (based either on the LIBOR 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 Revolver by up to an additional $175,000.

The Revolver, which will mature in February 2012, contains financial covenants with respect to leverage and interest coverage. The Revolver also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, cash dividends and fundamental corporate changes. Borrowings under the Revolver are collateralized by pledges of the substantial majority of capital stock or other equity interests owned by the Company. At December 31, 2010, the Company had $460,000 of outstanding borrowings under the Revolver.

As further described in Note 15, the Company has entered into interest rate swap contracts to exchange a fixed rate for the variable rate on $100,000 of its variable rate debt. For the period October 2010 through October 2015, the Company will pay a weighted average fixed rate of 1.76% on the notional amount and a weighted average fixed rate of 2.14% (on a remaining notional amount of $25,000) thereafter through October 2017 plus any applicable spread payable under variable rate debt agreements.

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11. Senior Convertible Securities

The carrying values of the senior convertible securities are as follows:

		December 31,

		2009				2010
		Carrying Value		Principal Amount at Maturity		Carrying Value		Principal Amount at Maturity
2008 senior convertible notes ⁽¹⁾		$	409,594	$	460,000	$	422,118	$	460,000
Zero coupon senior convertible notes ⁽²⁾			47,382		50,135		—		—

	Total senior convertible securities	$	456,976	$	510,135	$	422,118	$	460,000

(1): The carrying value is accreted to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 7.4% (over its expected life of five years).
(2): The carrying value is accreted to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 0.50%.

2008 Senior Convertible Notes

There is one senior convertible security outstanding at December 31, 2010. The principal terms of this security are summarized below.



Issue Date	August 2008
Maturity Date	August 2038
Note Denomination	1,000
Current Conversion Rate	7.959
Current Conversion Price	$125.65
Stated Coupon	3.95	% ⁽¹⁾
Tax Deduction Rate	9.38	% ⁽²⁾

(1): Interest is payable semi-annually in cash.
(2): 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 $11,600. 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.

The 2008 convertible notes are convertible into a defined number of shares of our common stock upon the occurrence of certain events, including the following: (i) during any fiscal quarter, if the closing price of the Company's common stock, as measured over a specified time period during the preceding fiscal quarter, is equal to or greater than 130% of the conversion price of the notes on the last day of such preceding fiscal quarter; (ii) during a certain window of time, if the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the notes for each day during a specified period is less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock and the conversion rate of the

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notes on such day; (iii) upon the occurrence of specified corporate transactions; (iv) after the notes have been called for redemption; and (v) anytime after February 15, 2038. Upon conversion, the Company may elect to pay cash, deliver 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 (subject to the holder's right to convert) at any time on or after August 15, 2013.

Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes

In the second quarter of 2010, the Company called its zero coupon senior convertible notes due May 7, 2021 ("zero coupon senior convertible notes") for redemption at their principal amount plus any original issue discount accrued thereon. In lieu of redemption, all of the holders elected to convert their zero coupon senior convertible notes into shares of the Company's common stock. The Company issued 873,626 shares of common stock to settle these conversions. All of the zero coupon senior convertible notes have been cancelled and retired.

12. Junior Convertible Trust Preferred Securities

The carrying values of the junior convertible trust preferred securities are as follows:

		December 31,

		2009				2010
		Carrying Value		Principal Amount at Maturity		Carrying Value		Principal Amount at Maturity
2006 junior convertible trust preferred securities ⁽¹⁾		$	212,466	$	300,000	$	213,582	$	300,000
2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities ⁽²⁾			294,892		430,820		296,290		430,820

	Total junior convertible securities	$	507,358	$	730,820	$	509,872	$	730,820

(1): The carrying value is accreted to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 7.5% (over its expected life of 30 years).
(2): The carrying value is accreted to the principal amount at maturity using an interest rate of 8.0% (over its expected life of 30 years).

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 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 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. 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 convertible trust preferred securities receive all payments due from the trust. In

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November 2008, the Company repurchased $69,180 aggregate principal amount of the 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities. Following the repurchase, these securities were cancelled and retired.

The principal terms of these securities are summarized below.



Issue Date	April 2006		October 2007
Stated Maturity Date	April 2036		October 2037
Note Denomination	$50.00		$50.00
Current Conversion Rate	0.333		0.250
Current Conversion Price	$150.00		$200.00
Stated Coupon ⁽¹⁾	5.10	%	5.15	%
Tax Deduction Rate ⁽²⁾	7.50	%	8.00	%

(1): Interest is payable quarterly in cash.
(2): The 2006 and 2007 junior convertible trust preferred securities are considered contingent payment debt instruments under the 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 $9,800. 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.

Upon conversion, holders 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 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.

13. Forward Equity Sale Agreements

During 2008 and 2009, the Company entered into three forward equity sale agreements with major securities firms to sell shares of its common stock (up to $200,000 under each agreement). Through December 31, 2010, the Company has completed $496,500 of forward sales. In March 2009, the Company settled $147,170 of forward equity sales by issuing 1,774,584 shares of its common stock. During 2010, the Company settled $349,330 of forward equity sales by issuing 5,526,497 shares of its common stock. As of December 31, 2010, no forward equity sales are outstanding and the Company may sell up to an additional $103,500 under the remaining agreement.

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A summary of the Company's forward equity sale agreements is as follows:

Agreement	Amount Sold		Amount Settled		Amount Unsettled

May 2008	$	200,000	$	200,000	$	—
May 2009		200,000		200,000		—
July 2009		96,500		96,500		—

	$	496,500	$	496,500	$	—

14. Income Taxes

The consolidated income tax provision includes taxes attributable to controlling interests and, to a lesser extent, taxes attributable to non-controlling interests as follows:

			Year Ended December 31,

			2008			2009			2010
Controlling Interests:
	Current Tax		$	49,167		$	(701	)	$	42,127
	Intangible related deferred taxes			(12,854	)		38,574			47,465
	Other Deferred Taxes			(24,685	)		(9,870	)		(9,255	)

		Total Controlling Interests		11,628			28,003			80,337

Non-Controlling Interests:
	Current Tax		$	8,116		$	4,757		$	13,977
	Deferred Taxes			—			—			(2,791	)

		Total Non-Controlling Interests		8,116			4,757			11,186

Provision for income taxes			$	19,744		$	32,760		$	91,523

Income before income taxes (controlling interest)			$	10,303		$	87,476		$	218,969

Effective Tax rate attributable to controlling interests ⁽¹⁾				112.9	%		32.0	%		36.7	%

(1): Taxes attributable to controlling interests divided by Income before income taxes (controlling interest).

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A summary of the consolidated provision for income taxes is as follows:

		Year Ended December 31,

		2008			2009			2010
Current:
	Federal	$	28,686		$	(11,169	)	$	12,768
	State		13,369			8,361			9,947
	Foreign		15,228			6,864			33,389

Total Current			57,283			4,056			56,104

Deferred:
	Federal		(38,192	)		31,767			43,225
	State		5,035			568			2,653
	Foreign		(4,382	)		(3,631	)		(10,459	)

Total Deferred			(37,539	)		28,704			35,419

Provision for Income Taxes		$	19,744		$	32,760		$	91,523

The components of income before income taxes consisted of the following:

	Year Ended December 31,

	2008		2009		2010
Domestic	$	67,573	$	180,905	$	186,252
International		84,070		64,771		192,599

	$	151,643	$	245,676	$	378,851

The Company's effective income tax rate differs from the amount computed by using income before income taxes and applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to such amount because of the effect of the following items:

	Year Ended December 31,

	2008			2009			2010
Tax at U.S. federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		(88.1	)		8.9			2.0
Non-deductible expenses		12.8			0.7			0.1
Valuation allowance		128.4			(9.2	)		1.0
Effect of foreign operations		(8.1	)		(3.4	)		0.5
Foreign basis differences		—			—			(0.7	)
Effect of changes in tax law, rates		33.0			—			(1.2	)
Effect of income from non-controlling interests		(100.0	)		(18.7	)		(12.5	)

		13.0	%		13.3	%		24.2	%

In 2008, the state of Massachusetts enacted legislation that required combined tax reporting for the Company and all its subsidiaries beginning in 2009. The tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2008 includes a deferred tax expense of $8,853 resulting from the revaluation of the Company's deferred taxes under the new legislation. In 2009, regulations under this legislation changed the methodology for measuring net operating losses, resulting in a $3,665 reduction of the state net

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operating loss carryforwards and the valuation allowance. During 2010, the Company realized a deferred tax benefit of $4,071 from the revaluation of its deferred taxes as a result of a reduction of corporate tax rates in the United Kingdom.

The Company does not provide for deferred taxes on the excess of the financial reporting over the tax basis in its investments in foreign subsidiaries that are permanent in duration. That excess totaled approximately $12,568 as of December 31, 2010. The additional deferred taxes that have not been provided are approximately $1,600.

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

		December 31,

		2009			2010
Deferred Tax Assets
	State net operating loss carryforwards	$	28,694		$	30,581
	Foreign tax credit carryforwards		9,442			17,291
	Capital loss carryforwards		1,808			1,476
	Deferred compensation		6,355			10,281
	Accrued expenses		5,187			8,536
	Other		2,755			—

Total deferred tax assets			54,241			68,165
Valuation allowance			(25,294	)		(27,545	)

Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance		$	28,947		$	40,620

Deferred Tax Liabilities
	Intangible asset amortization	$	(188,872	)	$	(209,306	)
	Convertible securities interest		(139,279	)		(154,529	)
	Non-deductible intangible amortization		(19,745	)		(143,077	)
	Deferred revenue		—			(26,246	)
	Other		(3,722	)		(2,811	)

Total deferred tax liabilities			(351,618	)		(535,969	)

	Net deferred tax liability	$	(322,671	)	$	(495,349	)

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. The Company's junior convertible trust preferred securities and 2008 senior convertible notes generate deferred taxes because the Company's tax deductions are higher than the interest expense recorded for financial statement purposes.

In 2010, in connection with the closing of investments in Artemis, Pantheon and Aston (discussed further in Note 18), the Company recorded deferred tax liabilities of approximately $132,900 for acquired intangible assets that were not deductible for tax purposes in foreign jurisdictions or the United States.

At December 31, 2009, the Company has state net operating loss carryforwards that expire over a 15-year period beginning in 2010. The Company also has foreign tax credit carryforwards that expire over a 10-year period beginning in 2010. The valuation allowances at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2010 were principally related to the Company's ability to generate sufficient taxable income prior to the expiration of these carryforwards.

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The Company carried a liability for uncertain tax positions of $21,881, $21,868 and $24,609 as of December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. These amounts included $4,223, $4,394 and $3,185 of interest and related charges, respectively. At December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, these liabilities included $13,925, $13,912 and $16,653, respectively, for tax positions that, if recognized, would affect the Company's effective tax rate. The Company does not anticipate that this liability will change significantly over the next twelve months.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

	2008			2009			2010

Balance as of January 1	$	22,506		$	21,881		$	21,868
Additions based on tax positions related to current year		4,493			4,071			7,068
Additions based on tax positions of prior years		346			172			—
Reductions for tax provisions of prior years		—			—			(1,209	)
Settlements		—			—			—
Reductions related to lapses of statutes of limitations		(4,313	)		(5,022	)		(3,446	)
Additions (reductions) related to foreign exchange rates		(1,151	)		766			328

Balance as of December 31	$	21,881		$	21,868		$	24,609

The Company or its subsidiaries files income tax returns in federal, various state, and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is generally no longer subject to income tax examinations by any tax authorities for years before 2005.

15. Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company periodically uses derivative contracts to manage interest rate exposure associated with its variable interest rate debt. In September and October of 2010, the Company entered into forward starting interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts totaling $100,000, which became effective in October and expire between 2015 and 2017. The Company receives payments based on LIBOR and will make payments based on a weighted average annual fixed rate of 1.76% on the notional amount through October 2015 and based on a weighted average fixed rate of 2.14% (on a remaining notional amount of $25,000) thereafter through October 2017 plus any applicable spread payable under the Company's debt agreements. Certain of the Company's derivative contracts contain provisions that require the Company or the counterparties to post collateral based upon the current fair value of the derivative contracts. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had posted collateral of $900.

In November of 2010, the Company entered into a series of treasury rate lock contracts with a total notional value of $100,000 which were settled in February 2011 (each contract was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge). These contracts are intended to hedge the risks associated with changes in interest rates of an anticipated fixed-rate debt issuance expected to occur prior to June 2012.

The Company records all derivative instruments on the balance sheet at fair value. As cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the unrealized gain or loss on the derivative instruments is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Hedge effectiveness is measured by comparing the present value of the cumulative change in the expected future variable cash flows of the hedged contract with the present value of the cumulative change in

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the expected future variable cash flows of the hedged item. To the extent that the critical terms of the hedged item and the derivative are not identical, hedge ineffectiveness would be reported in earnings as interest expense. Hedge ineffectiveness was not material in any periods presented. As of December 31, 2010, the unrealized gain (before taxes) on the derivative instruments was $5,892. The Company does not expect to reclassify any material portion of the unrealized gain into earnings in the next twelve months.

The following summarizes the location and amount of derivative instrument gains and losses (before taxes) reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income:

	2008			2009		2010

Cash Flow Hedges
Interest rate swaps	$	(286	) ⁽¹⁾	$	—	$	2,466	⁽¹⁾
Treasury rate locks		8,154	⁽²⁾		—		3,426	⁽¹⁾

Total	$	7,868		$	—	$	5,892

(1): Recorded in "Other comprehensive income."
(2): Recorded in "Investment and other income."

The following summarizes the location and fair values of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	December 31,

	2009		2010
Cash Flow Hedges
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	2,466	⁽¹⁾
Treasury rate locks		—		3,426	⁽¹⁾

Total	$	—	$	5,892

(1): Recorded in "Other assets."

The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. Interest rate swaps and treasury locks are intended to enable the Company to achieve a level of variable-rate and fixed-rate debt that is acceptable to management and to limit interest rate exposure.

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16. Comprehensive Income

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

	Year Ended December 31,

	2008			2009			2010
Net income	$	131,899		$	212,916		$	287,328
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(68,277	)		46,776			24,851
Change in net unrealized loss on derivative securities		(180	)		—			3,637
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities		(361	)		3,263			26,018

Comprehensive income	$	63,081		$	262,955		$	341,834
Comprehensive income (non-controlling interests)		(133,224	)		(153,443	)		(148,695	)

Comprehensive income (loss) (controlling interest)	$	(70,143	)	$	109,512		$	193,139

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

	December 31,

	2009		2010
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	43,055	$	67,906
Unrealized gain on derivative securities		—		3,637
Unrealized gain on investment securities		2,903		28,921

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	45,958	$	100,464

17. 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.

In connection with its investment in Pantheon, the Company has committed to co-invest in certain Pantheon investment partnerships where it serves as the general partner. As of December 31, 2010, these commitments totaled approximately $89,158 and may be called in future periods. Russell Investments (Pantheon's former owner) is contractually obligated to reimburse the Company for $63,103 of these commitments when they are called.

18. Business Combinations

The Company's investments in Affiliates totaled $75,602, $173,871 and $1,184,942 in the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. These investments were made to generate shareholder value by making investments in boutique investment management firms and other strategic

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transactions designed to expand the Company's participation in its three principal distribution channels. The results of operations of acquired businesses have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning as of the date of the acquisition.

Consistent with the Company's strategic objective to make investments in boutique investment management firms, the Company completed majority investments in Artemis Investment Management Ltd ("Artemis"), Aston Asset Management LLC ("Aston"), Pantheon Ventures Inc., Pantheon Holdings Limited and Pantheon Capital (Asia) Limited (collectively, "Pantheon") and Trilogy Global Advisors, LLC ("Trilogy") in 2010.

With offices in London and Edinburgh, Artemis is a leading United Kingdom fund manager, specializing in active investment management for retail and institutional investors in the UK, as well as Europe and the Middle East. The Company completed its purchase price allocation by using assumptions of market performance, net client cash flows and market multiples. The excess of the enterprise value over the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill, of which 94% and 6% was attributed to the Company's Mutual Fund and Institutional segments, respectively. The goodwill and acquired client relationships are deductible for U.S. tax purposes over a 15 year life. As part of this investment, the Company and the non-controlling interest are contingently liable to make payments totaling between zero and £105,000 in November of 2012 upon the achievement of specified revenue targets. The Company measured the fair value of the contingent payment obligation using a financial model that included assumptions of expected market performance and net client cash flows. Based on these assumptions, the Company projects a contingent payment of $81,215 in 2012. As of December 31, 2010, the present value of this payment was $59,299 ($29,057 is attributable to the non-controlling interest).

Based in Chicago, Aston offers sub-advised investment products to the mutual fund and managed accounts markets. Aston is the advisor to the Aston Funds, a manager of managers fund family of 24 no-load mutual funds. The Company completed its purchase price allocation by using assumptions of market performance, net client cash flows and market multiples. The excess of the enterprise value over the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill, of which 98% and 2% was attributed to the Company's Mutual Fund and High Net Worth segments, respectively. Most of the acquired intangible assets are not deductible for U.S. tax purposes.

Pantheon is a global private equity fund-of-funds manager, with over 25 years of private equity investment experience. Pantheon manages regional funds-of-funds in Europe, the United States and Asia, as well as global secondary funds-of-funds, global infrastructure fund-of-funds and customized separate account programs. The Company completed its purchase price allocation by using assumptions of market performance, net client cash flows and market multiples. The excess of the enterprise value over the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill, of which 91%, 8% and 1% was attributed to the Company's Institutional, Mutual Fund and High Net Worth segments, respectively. The goodwill and acquired client relationships are deductible for U.S. tax purposes over a 15-year life. As part of this investment, the Company is contingently liable to make payments totaling between zero and $225,000 over the next three to five years upon the achievement of specified revenue targets. The Company measured the fair value of the contingent payment obligation using a financial model that included assumptions of expected market performance and net client cash flows. Based on these assumptions, the Company projects contingent payments totaling $26,282. As of December 31, 2010, the present value of these payments was $16,389.

Based in New York and Florida, Trilogy manages assets for institutional and retail clients spread across several geographic regions, using a unique risk management approach to growth-oriented

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investing. The Company has not yet completed its valuation of Trilogy and, therefore, the Company's purchase price allocation is provisional. These provisional amounts may be revised upon completion of the valuation. The excess of the enterprise value over the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill, of which 89% and 11% was attributed to the Company's Institutional and Mutual Fund segments, respectively. The goodwill and acquired client relationships are deductible for U.S. tax purposes over a 15-year life. As part of this investment, the Company is contingently liable to make payments of between zero and $23,000 over the next two to five years upon the achievement of specified revenue targets. The Company measured the fair value of the contingent payment obligation using a financial model that included assumptions of expected market performance and net client cash flows. Based on the assumptions, the Company projects contingent payments totaling $14,595. As of December 31, 2010, the present value of these payments was $8,219.

The purchase price allocations for the 2010 investments are as follows:

	Artemis			Aston			Pantheon			Trilogy

Consideration Paid	$	157,837		$	146,906		$	689,555		$	114,980
Deferred Consideration		—			—			73,143			372
Non-controlling interests		106,839			21,287			118,836			62,638
Contingent payment obligations		49,506			—			15,283			8,219

Enterprise Value		314,182			168,193			896,817			186,209
Acquired client relationships		239,398			96,587			476,991			79,392
Tangible assets		44,388			5,256			44,896			10,947
Deferred income taxes		(71,382	)		(13,467	)		(48,261	)		—
Goodwill		101,778			79,817			423,191			95,870

	$	314,182		$	168,193		$	896,817		$	186,209

Unaudited pro forma financial results are set forth below, giving consideration to the Company's investments in Artemis, Pantheon, Aston and Trilogy as if such transactions occurred as of the beginning of 2009, assuming the revenue sharing arrangement had been in effect for the entire period and after making certain other pro forma adjustments.

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2009		2010
Revenue	$	1,294,210	$	1,551,474
Net Income (controlling interest)		102,656		158,763
Earnings per share—basic	$	2.28	$	3.25
Earnings per share—diluted	$	2.20	$	3.14

New Affiliate investments contributed $305,972 and $41,018 to the Company's revenue and earnings, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Under past acquisition agreements, the Company is contingently liable, upon achievement of specified financial targets, to make payments of up to $491,000 through 2015. In 2011, the Company expects to make payments of approximately $15,000 to settle portions of these contingent obligations.

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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 is generally calculated based upon a multiple of the Affiliate's cash flows, which is intended to represent fair value. The Company and Affiliate management partners are also permitted to sell their equity interests to other individuals or entities in certain cases.

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 current redemption value of 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 years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010 are principally the result of changes to the value of, and repurchases of, these interests. The following table presents the changes in Redeemable non-controlling interests:

	2009			2010

Balance as of January 1	$	297,733		$	368,999
Issuance of Redeemable non-controlling interest		6,801			18,955
Repurchase of Redeemable non-controlling interest		(101,535	)		(97,298	)
Changes in redemption value		166,000			115,636

Balance as of December 31	$	368,999		$	406,292

During the years ended 2008, 2009 and 2010, 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 interests in its Affiliates on the controlling interest's equity:

	For the Years Ended December 31,

	2008			2009			2010
Net Income (loss) (controlling interest)	$	(1,325	)	$	59,473		$	138,633
Net increase (decrease) in controlling interest paid-in capital from Affiliate equity transactions		9,629			(49,728	)		(46,202	)

Change from Net Income (controlling interest) and net transfers with non-controlling interests	$	8,304		$	9,745		$	92,431

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20. Goodwill and Acquired Client Relationships

The Company periodically acquires interests from, makes additional purchase payments to and transfers interests to Affiliate management partners. The following table presents the change in goodwill during 2009 and 2010:

	Mutual Fund		Institutional		High Net Worth		Total

Balance, as of December 31, 2008	$	463,421	$	559,511	$	220,651	$	1,243,583
Goodwill acquired, net		95,426		25,414		15,386		136,226
Foreign currency translation		2,906		18,037		12,465		33,408

Balance, as of December 31, 2009	$	561,753	$	602,962	$	248,502	$	1,413,217
Goodwill acquired, net		218,321		476,701		7,022		702,044
Foreign currency translation		5,848		3,912		6,122		15,882

Balance, as of December 31, 2010	$	785,922	$	1,083,575	$	261,646	$	2,131,143

The following table reflects the components of intangible assets of the Company's Affiliates that are consolidated as of December 31, 2009 and 2010:

		2009				2010

		Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:
	Acquired client relationships	$	389,312	$	168,538	$	974,809	$	228,604
Non-amortized intangible assets:
	Acquired client relationships-mutual fund management contracts		350,799		—		677,960		—
	Goodwill		1,413,217		—		2,131,143		—

For the Company's Affiliates that are consolidated, definite-lived acquired client relationships are amortized over their expected useful lives. As of December 31, 2010, these relationships were being amortized over a weighted average life of 10 years. The Company estimates that its consolidated annual amortization expense will be approximately $86,000 for the next five years, assuming no useful life changes or additional investments in new or existing Affiliates.

During 2010, the Company completed impairment assessments on its goodwill and amortized and non-amortized acquired client relationships, and no impairments were identified.

21. Equity Investments in Affiliates

Certain of the Company's Affiliates are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company periodically evaluates these investments to assess whether the value of the investment has declined below its carrying value for a period considered to be other than temporary. This evaluation consists of several qualitative and quantitative factors regarding the severity and duration of the decline as well as the Company's ability and intent to hold the investment. The Company derives the fair value of each of its equity method investments based on fair value multiples and discounted cash flow analyses. The valuation analysis reflects assumptions of the growth rates of the assets, discount rates and other factors including recent financial results and operating trends, implied values from any recent comparable transactions and other conditions that may affect the value of the investments.

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During 2008, the Company concluded a decline in the market value of its investments in ValueAct and BlueMountain was other-than-temporary. Because the market values had declined below the carrying value of these investments, the Company reduced the carrying value of these investments by $150,000.

The definite-lived acquired client relationships attributable to the Company's equity method investments are amortized over their expected useful lives. As of December 31, 2010, these relationships were being amortized over approximately seven years. Amortization expense for these relationships was $31,909 and $32,123 for 2009 and 2010, respectively. The Company estimates that the annual amortization expense attributable to its current equity-method Affiliates will be approximately $32,000 for the next five years assuming no useful life changes and no new investments.

The following table presents summarized financial information for Affiliates accounted for under the equity method.

	2008		2009		2010

Revenue ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾	$	669,571	$	361,592	$	600,952
Net income		138,710		178,881		444,705

	2009		2010

Current assets ⁽²⁾	$	5,612,132	$	7,360,035
Noncurrent assets		60,675		21,780
Current liabilities		1,507,760		1,511,215
Noncurrent liabilities and Non-controlling interest ⁽²⁾		3,910,256		5,297,445

(1): Revenue includes advisory fees for asset management services, investment income and dividends from consolidated investment partnerships.
(2): For its investments in BlueMountain and ValueAct, the Company is entitled to a share of revenue but no portion of the assets held by investors that are unrelated to the Company (which include consolidated investment partnerships).

The Company's share of undistributed earnings from equity method investments totaled $62,000 as of December 31, 2010.

22. Net income (non-controlling interests)

Net income (non-controlling interests) in the Consolidated Statements of Income includes the income allocated to owners of consolidated Affiliates, other than AMG. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, this income was $193,728, $126,764 and $153,080, respectively. Non-controlling interests on the Consolidated Balance Sheets includes capital and undistributed profits owned by the managers of the consolidated Affiliates (including profits allocated to managers from the Owners' Allocation and Operating Allocation).

23. Stockholders' Equity

Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock. Any such Preferred Stock issued by the Company may rank prior to common stock as to dividend rights, liquidation

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preference or both, may have full or limited voting rights and may be convertible into shares of common stock.

Common Stock

The Company's Board of Directors has authorized the issuance of up to 150,000,000 shares of Voting Common Stock and 3,000,000 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock. As more fully described in Note 13, the Company is party to a series of forward equity sale agreements to issue new shares of the Company's common stock.

The Company's Board of Directors has also authorized share repurchase programs in recent periods. The maximum number of shares that may yet be repurchased under outstanding programs is 1,584,706. The timing and amount of issuances and repurchases are determined at the discretion of AMG's management.

A summary of the Company's recent share repurchase activity is as follows:

Period

2008	795,400	82.34
2009	—	—
2010	—	—

Financial Instruments

The Company's 2008 senior convertible notes and junior convertible trust preferred securities contain an embedded right for holders to receive shares of the Company's common stock under certain conditions. These arrangements, as well as, the forward equity sale agreement meet the definition of equity and are not required to be accounted for separately as derivative instruments.

Stock Option and Incentive Plans

The Company established the 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (as amended and restated, the "1997 Plan"), under which it was authorized to grant options to employees, officers and directors. In 2002, stockholders approved an amendment to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under this plan to 7,875,000.

In 2002, the Company's Board of Directors established the 2002 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (as amended and restated, the "2002 Plan"), under which the Company was authorized to grant 3,375,000 non-qualified stock options and certain other awards to employees and directors. This plan requires that the majority of grants under the plan in any three-year period must be issued to employees of the Company who are not executive officers or directors of the Company. This plan was approved by the Company's Board of Directors.

In May 2006, the stockholders of the Company approved the 2006 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the "2006 Plan"), under which the Company was authorized to grant 3,000,000 stock options and stock appreciation rights to senior management, employees and directors.

The plans are administered by a committee of the Board of Directors. Under the plans, options generally vest over a period of three to five years and expire seven to ten years after the grant date. All options have been granted with exercise prices equal to the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant.

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The following table summarizes the transactions of the Company's stock option and incentive plans:

				Weighted Average Exercise Price

Unexercised options outstanding—January 1, 2010		5,166,344		$	54.29
	Options granted	1,098,624			79.25
	Options exercised	(1,118,497	)		41.64
	Options expired	(4,167	)		64.81
	Options forfeited	(2,162	)		112.73

Unexercised options outstanding—December 31, 2010		5,140,142			62.34	5.1

Exercisable at December 31, 2010		2,736,611			57.31	4.2

The Company generally uses treasury stock to settle stock option exercises. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 was $39,782, $32,210 and $42,256, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, the intrinsic value of exercisable options outstanding was $191,572 and 52,483 options are available for future grant under the Company's option plans.

In addition, under the Company's Long-Term Executive Incentive and Deferred Compensation Plans, the Company granted awards during 2009 and 2010. The awards are denominated in the Company's common stock, with fair values of $20,915 and $600, for the 2009 and 2010 awards, respectively. Consistent with the Company's retention and incentive objectives, including the belief that long-term equity compensation is an effective and appropriate retention tool, the awards will be earned only if specified future performance goals are obtained, and are also subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions. The Company will recognize expense for these awards ratably over the remaining four year service period.

Further to the Company's retention and incentive objectives, during 2010 the Company granted awards under the Company's Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan with an aggregate fair value of $21,000. These awards represent profits interests in the Company's existing Affiliates, and recipients of these awards have rights to cash flows beginning in 2018 and may require the Company to purchase their interests starting in 2015. The Company recognized $5,000 of compensation expense related to these awards in 2010 and will recognize the remaining compensation expense over the award's three year service period.

During the year ended December 31, 2010, the cash received and the actual tax benefit recognized for options exercised were $46,376 and $14,567, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the excess tax benefit classified as a financing cash flow was $10,103. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the cash received and the actual tax benefit recognized for options exercised were $37,125 and $11,800 respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the excess tax benefit classified as a financing cash flow was $7,539.

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A summary of recent share based compensation expense is as follows:

Period	Share Based Compensation Expense		Tax Benefit

2008	$	53,968	$	20,509
2009		8,604		3,284
2010		19,530		7,468

During the year ended December 31, 2008, certain of the Company's employees voluntarily surrendered 2,099,597 stock options for no consideration. Accordingly, the unrecognized compensation expense related to these stock options of $38,742 was recognized as compensation expense. As of December 31, 2010, there was $75,440 of compensation expense related to share-based compensation arrangements which will be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately four years (assuming no forfeitures).

The fair value of options granted is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 was $13.58, $17.03 and $23.54 per option, respectively, based on the assumptions stated below.

	Year Ended December 31,

	2008			2009			2010
Dividend yield		0.0	%		0.0	%		0.0	%
Expected volatility ⁽¹⁾		30.5	%		30.7	%		32.4	%
Risk-free interest rate ⁽²⁾		2.0	%		1.8	%		1.6	%
Expected life of options (in years) ⁽³⁾		4.0			4.0			4.5
Forfeiture rate ⁽³⁾		5.0	%		5.0	%		5.0	%

(1): Based on historical and implied volatility.
(2): Based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the date of grant.
(3): Based on the Company's historical data and expected exercise behavior.

The Company periodically issues Affiliate equity interests to certain Affiliate employees. The estimated fair value of equity granted in these awards, net of estimated forfeitures, is recorded as compensation expense over the service period as Affiliate equity expense.

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

		Year Ended December 31,

		2008			2009		2010
Numerator:
Net Income (controlling interest)		$	(1,325,000	)	$	59,473,000	$	138,633,000
Interest expense on convertible securities, net of taxes			—			144,000		53,000

Net Income (controlling interest), as adjusted		$	(1,325,000	)	$	59,617,000	$	138,686,000

Denominator:
Average shares outstanding—basic			38,211,326			41,385,359		47,428,846
Effect of dilutive instruments:
	Stock options and other awards		—			565,877		951,102
	Forward sale		—			508,316		634,916
	Senior convertible securities		—			873,803		383,671

Average shares outstanding—diluted			38,211,326			43,333,355		49,398,535

As more fully discussed in Notes 10, 11 and 12, 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 2008, 2009 and 2010 excludes the potential exercise of options to purchase approximately 5.3, 3.1 and 1.3 million common shares, respectively, because their effect would be anti-dilutive. In addition, the calculation of diluted earnings per share for 2008 excludes the effect of the outstanding call spread option agreements because their effect would be anti-dilutive.

During the years ended December 31, 2008 the Company repurchased approximately 0.8 million shares of common stock under various stock repurchase programs. The Company repurchased no shares of common stock during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010.

25. Financial Instruments and Risk Management

The Company is exposed to market risks brought on by changes in interest and currency exchange rates. The Company has not entered into foreign currency transactions or derivative financial instruments to reduce risks associated with changes in currency exchange rates. The Company may use derivative financial instruments to reduce risks associated with changes in interest rates.

Notional amounts and credit exposures of derivatives

The notional amount of derivatives does not represent amounts that are exchanged by the parties, and thus are not a measure of the Company's exposure. The amounts exchanged are calculated on the

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basis of the notional or contract amounts, as well as on other terms of the interest rate derivatives and the volatility of these rates and prices.

The Company would be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counter parties that issued the financial instruments, although the Company does not expect that the counter parties to interest rate derivatives will fail to meet their obligations, given their typically high credit ratings. The credit exposure of derivative contracts is represented by the positive fair value of contracts at the reporting date, reduced by the effects of master netting agreements and collateral posted by the counterparty.

Interest Rate Risk Management

From time to time, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to reduce exposure to interest rate risk. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. Derivative financial instruments are intended to enable the Company to achieve a level of variable-rate or fixed-rate debt that is acceptable to management and to limit interest rate exposure. The Company agrees with another party to exchange the difference between fixed-rate and floating rate interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed notional principal amount.

Fair Value

Fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Quoted market prices are used when available; otherwise, management estimates fair value based on prices of financial instruments with similar characteristics or by using valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow models. Valuation techniques involve uncertainties and require assumptions and judgments regarding prepayments, credit risk and discount rates. Changes in these assumptions will result in different valuation estimates. The fair value presented would not necessarily be realized in an immediate sale nor are there typically plans to settle liabilities prior to contractual maturity. Additionally, current authoritative guidance allows companies to use a wide range of valuation techniques; therefore, it may be difficult to compare the Company's fair value information to other companies' fair value information.

The carrying amount of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of notes receivable approximate fair value because interest rates and other terms are at market rates. The carrying value of notes payable approximates fair value principally because of the short-term nature of the notes. The carrying value of senior bank debt approximates fair value because the debt is a credit facility with variable interest based on selected short-term rates. The fair market value of the senior convertible securities and the junior convertible trust preferred securities at December 31, 2010 was $509,740 and $636,549, respectively.

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26. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010.

	2009

	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
Revenue	$	178,475	$	201,246	$	217,461	$	244,658
Operating income		45,773		50,897		63,035		80,141
Income before income taxes		28,205		61,193		73,226		83,052
Net Income (controlling interest)		6,125		10,979		17,769		24,600
Earnings per share-diluted	$	0.15	$	0.26	$	0.40	$	0.55

	2010

	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
Revenue	$	251,021	$	332,080	$	354,372	$	420,769
Operating income		67,717		96,652		95,590		114,073
Income before income taxes		63,926		75,961		92,997		145,967
Net Income (controlling interest)		17,462		25,204		33,955		62,012
Earnings per share-diluted	$	0.38	$	0.53	$	0.65	$	1.18

27. 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, 2009 and 2010, the total receivable was $45,253 and $42,863, respectively. The total payable as of December 31, 2009 was $109,888, all of which is included in current liabilities. The total payable as of December 31, 2010 was $183,016, of which $114,792 is included in current liabilities and $68,224 is included in other long-term 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.

28. Segment Information

Management has 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 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

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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.

		2008

		Mutual Fund			Institutional			High Net Worth			Total
Revenue		$	456,187		$	559,801		$	142,229		$	1,158,217
Operating expenses:
	Depreciation and other amortization		10,038			28,646			7,937			46,621
	Other operating expenses		280,332			369,811			94,733			744,876

			290,370			398,457			102,670			791,497

Operating income			165,817			161,344			39,559			366,720

Non-operating (income) and expenses:
	Investment and other income		(2,295	)		(18,587	)		(6,018	)		(26,900	)
	(Income) loss from equity method investments		(2,576	)		82,253			17,465			97,142
	Investment loss from investments in partnerships		446			1,856			61,108			63,410
	Interest expense		27,185			44,276			9,964			81,425

			22,760			109,798			82,519			215,077

Income before income taxes			143,057			51,546			(42,960	)		151,643
Income taxes			30,319			(9,576	)		(999	)		19,744

Net income			112,738			61,122			(41,961	)		131,899
	Net income (non-controlling interests)		(75,559	)		(96,706	)		(21,463	)		(193,728	)
	Net loss (non-controlling interest in partnerships)		227			1,382			58,895			60,504

Net Income (controlling interest)		$	37,406		$	(34,202	)	$	(4,529	)	$	(1,325	)

Total assets		$	983,416		$	1,733,963		$	495,321		$	3,212,700
Goodwill		$	463,421		$	559,511		$	220,651		$	1,243,583

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			2009

			Mutual Fund			Institutional			High Net Worth			Total
Revenue			$	313,177		$	415,605		$	113,058		$	841,840
Operating expenses:
	Depreciation and other amortization			6,973			29,457			9,254			45,684
	Other operating expenses			202,096			277,821			76,393			556,310

				209,069			307,278			85,647			601,994

Operating income				104,108			108,327			27,411			239,846

Non-operating (income) and expenses:
	Investment and other income			(15,066	)		(6,332	)		(3,504	)		(24,902	)
	Income from equity method investments			(965	)		(28,518	)		(2,149	)		(31,632	)
	Investment loss from investments
		in partnerships		(185	)		(1,252	)		(25,988	)		(27,425	)
	Interest expense			21,808			45,870			10,451			78,129

				5,592			9,768			(21,190	)		(5,830	)

Income before income taxes				98,516			98,559			48,601			245,676
Income taxes				13,864			15,042			3,854			32,760

Net income				84,652			83,517			44,747			212,916
	Net income (non-controlling interests)			(54,737	)		(58,692	)		(13,335	)		(126,764	)
	Net loss (non-controlling interest in partnerships)			(184	)		(1,252	)		(25,243	)		(26,679	)

Net Income (controlling interest)			$	29,731		$	23,573		$	6,169		$	59,473

Total assets			$	1,182,940		$	1,702,983		$	504,983		$	3,390,906
Goodwill			$	561,753		$	602,962		$	248,502		$	1,413,217

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			2010

			Mutual Fund			Institutional			High Net Worth			Total
Revenue			$	578,791		$	649,204		$	130,247		$	1,358,242
Operating expenses:
	Depreciation and other amortization			15,275			49,662			9,205			74,142
	Other operating expenses			401,148			424,929			83,991			910,068

				416,423			474,591			93,196			984,210

Operating income				162,368			174,613			37,051			374,032

Non-operating (income) and expenses:
	Investment and other income			(7,651	)		(11,042	)		(4,212	)		(22,905	)
	Income from equity method investments			372			(70,431	)		(7,485	)		(77,544	)
	Investment loss from investments
		in partnerships		67			181			4,245			4,493
	Interest expense			32,421			49,563			9,153			91,137

				25,209			(31,729	)		1,701			(4,819	)

Income before income taxes				137,159			206,342			35,350			378,851
Income taxes				36,190			47,129			8,204			91,523

Net income				100,969			159,213			27,146			287,328
	Net income (non-controlling interests)			(54,728	)		(81,605	)		(16,747	)		(153,080	)
	Net loss (non-controlling interest in partnerships)			74			195			4,116			4,385

Net Income (controlling interest)			$	46,315		$	77,803		$	14,515		$	138,633

Total assets			$	1,847,886		$	3,009,346		$	433,983		$	5,291,215
Goodwill			$	785,641		$	1,083,855		$	261,647		$	2,131,143

As of December 31, 2008, equity method investments of $8,807, $609,956 and $60,124 were included in the total assets of the Mutual Fund, Institutional and High Net Worth segments, respectively. As of December 31, 2009, equity method investments of $12,139, $602,060 and $44,133 were included in the total assets of the Mutual Fund, Institutional and High Net Worth segments, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, equity method investments of $9,123, $630,135 and $39,673 were included in the total assets of the Mutual Fund, Institutional and High Net Worth segments, respectively.

29. Subsequent Events

The Company entered into an amended and restated revolving credit facility (the "Facility") in January 2011, which allows for borrowings of up to $750 million on an unsecured revolving credit basis at specified rates of interest that vary depending on our credit ratings. Subject to the agreement of the lenders to provide incremental commitments and subject to certain requirements in the Facility, the Company has the option to increase the Facility by up to an additional $150 million. The Facility will mature in January 2015, 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, asset dispositions and fundamental corporate changes. Obligations under the Facility are guaranteed by certain of the Company's wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Facility.

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On February 1, 2011, the Company announced the appointment of three senior executives to the following roles, to be effective as of the Company's Annual Meeting on May 24, 2011. Nathaniel Dalton was appointed President of the Company, in addition to continuing to serve as its Chief Operating Officer. Jay C. Horgen was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, in addition to continuing to oversee the Company's New Investments activities. John Kingston, III was appointed Vice Chairman, in addition to continuing to serve as General Counsel of the Company. Each of Messrs. Dalton, Horgen and Kingston will continue to report to Sean M. Healey, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Darrell W. Crate, currently the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Treasurer, will resign from these positions, effective as of the Annual Meeting.

Following the Annual Meeting, Mr. Crate will continue to serve as an employee providing advisory services on an on-going basis to the Company through February 2016. In 2011, Mr. Crate will be eligible to receive compensation for his service to the Company in line with his past compensation, ratable for the period of service, all to be determined by the Board of Directors in its compensation determinations at the end of the year. Mr. Crate will continue to receive medical and dental insurance for a period of two years, and his Company equity awards will continue to remain outstanding, and Mr. Crate will be subject to on-going non-competition and other customary covenants.

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Schedule II
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(in thousands)		Balance Beginning of Period		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses		Additions Charged to Other Accounts		Deductions		Balance End of Period

Income Tax Valuation Allowance
	Year Ending December 31,
2010		$	25,294	$	2,251	$	—	$	—	$	27,545
2009			32,181		700		—		7,587		25,294
2008			18,023		14,158		—		—		32,181
Other Allowances ⁽¹⁾
	Year Ending December 31,
2010		$	13,226	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	13,226
2009			19,051		277		—		6,102		13,226
2008			15,267		7,708		—		3,924		19,051

(1): Other Allowances represents reserves on notes received in connection with transfers of our interests in certain Affiliates, which we consider uncollectible.

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, as of December 31, 2010, 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. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that (i) information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and (ii) such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officers as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, we and our management 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. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their stated objectives and our principal executive officer and principal financial officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level. We review on an ongoing basis and document our disclosure controls and procedures, and our internal control over financial reporting, and we may from time to time make changes in an effort to enhance their effectiveness and ensure that our systems evolve with our business. See Item 8 for "Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting," which is incorporated by reference herein.

Our registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting, which is included in Item 8.

No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B. Other Information

None.

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PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Information required by this Item will be set forth in our proxy statement for our 2011 Annual Meeting of shareholders (to be filed within 120 days after December 31, 2010) (the "Proxy Statement"), and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

Information relating to executive compensation will be set forth in our Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

Information required by this item will be set forth in our Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence.

Information required by this item will be set forth in our Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Information relating to principal accountant fees and services will be set forth in our Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules


(a)	(1)	Financial Statements: See Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	(2)	Financial Statement Schedule: See Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	(3)	Exhibits: See the Exhibit Index attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.


	AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. (Registrant)
Date: March 1, 2011	By:	/s/ SEAN M. HEALEY
		Sean M. Healey President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature	Title	Date

/s/ SEAN M. HEALEY Sean M. Healey	President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors (Principal Executive Officer)	March 1, 2011
/s/ DARRELL W. CRATE Darrell W. Crate	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer)	March 1, 2011
/s/ SAMUEL T. BYRNE Samuel T. Byrne	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ DWIGHT D. CHURCHILL Dwight D. Churchill	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ HAROLD J. MEYERMAN Harold J. Meyerman	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ WILLIAM J. NUTT William J. Nutt	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ RITA M. RODRIGUEZ Rita M. Rodriguez	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ PATRICK T. RYAN Patrick T. Ryan	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ JIDE J. ZEITLIN Jide J. Zeitlin	Director	March 1, 2011

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Exhibit Index


2.1		Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of February 10, 2010, by and among Frank Russell Company, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (solely with respect to Sections 4.18 and 4.19) ⁽¹⁾
2.2		Amendment No. 1 to Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2010, by and among Frank Russell Company, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (solely with respect to Sections 4.18, 4.19 and 8.8 of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the parties dated as of February 10, 2010) ⁽²⁾
3.1		Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation ⁽³⁾
3.2		Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation ⁽⁴⁾
3.3		Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation ⁽⁵⁾
3.4		Second Amended and Restated By-laws ⁽⁶⁾
3.5		Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of a Series of Stock ⁽⁷⁾
4.1		Specimen certificate for shares of common stock of the Registrant ⁽³⁾
4.2		Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of AMG Capital Trust I, dated as of April 3, 2006, among Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Christiana Bank & Trust Company, as Delaware Trustee, LaSalle Bank National Association, as Property Trustee and Administrative Trustee, and the holders from time to time of undivided beneficial interests in the assets of AMG Capital Trust I ⁽⁸⁾
4.3		Indenture, dated as of April 3, 2006, between Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. and LaSalle Bank National Association, as Debenture Trustee ⁽⁸⁾
4.5		Guarantee Agreement, dated as of April 3, 2006, between Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. and LaSalle Bank National Association, as Guarantee Trustee ⁽⁸⁾
4.6		Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of AMG Capital Trust II, dated as of October 17, 2007, among Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., LaSalle National Trust Delaware, as Delaware Trustee, LaSalle Bank National Association, as Property Trustee and Institutional Administrator, and the holders from time to time of undivided beneficial interests in the assets of AMG Capital Trust II ⁽⁹⁾
4.7		Indenture, dated as of October 17, 2007, between Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. and LaSalle Bank National Association, as Debenture Trustee ⁽⁹⁾
4.8		Guarantee Agreement, dated as of October 17, 2007, between Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. and LaSalle Bank National Association, as Guarantee Trustee ⁽⁹⁾
4.9		Indenture related to the 3.95% Convertible Senior Notes due 2038, dated as of August 6, 2008 between Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. ⁽¹⁰⁾
10.1		Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2011, by and among Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the several lenders from time to time parties thereto ⁽¹¹⁾
10.2	†	Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Defined Contribution Plan ⁽¹²⁾
10.3	†	Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Long-Term Executive Incentive Plan ⁽¹³⁾
10.4	†	Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan ⁽¹⁴⁾

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10.5	†	Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Option and Incentive Plan ⁽¹⁴⁾
10.6	†	Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. 2006 Stock Option and Incentive Plan ⁽⁵⁾
10.7	†	Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Long-Term Stock and Investment Plan ⁽⁴⁾
10.8	†	Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Executive Retention Plan ⁽¹⁵⁾
10.9	†	Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan ⁽¹⁶⁾
10.10	†	Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. Long-Term Equity Interests Plan 2010, LP ⁽¹⁷⁾
10.11		Distribution Agency Agreement, dated May 1, 2009, by and among Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. ⁽¹⁸⁾
10.12		Form of Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated May 1, 2009, by and between Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. ⁽¹⁸⁾
10.13		Distribution Agency Agreement, dated July 31, 2009, by and among Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch ⁽¹⁹⁾
10.14		Form of Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated July 31, 2009, by and among Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch ⁽¹⁹⁾
10.15		Form of 2011 Indemnification Agreement entered into by each Director and Executive Officer*
21.1		Schedule of Subsidiaries*
23.1		Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP*
31.1		Certification of Registrant's Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
31.2		Certification of Registrant's Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
32.1		Certification of Registrant's Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
32.2		Certification of Registrant's Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
101		The following financial statements from the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 are furnished herewith, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, (ii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

†: Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan
*: Filed herewith
(1): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 10, 2010
(2): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 9, 2010
(3): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-34679), filed August 29, 1997, as amended

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(4): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-129748), filed November 16, 2005
(5): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed April 28, 2006
(6): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November 9, 2010
(7): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-71561), filed February 1, 1999, as amended
(8): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 7, 2006
(9): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 18, 2007
(10): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 12, 2008
(11): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 13, 2011
(12): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (No. 001-13459), filed March 30, 2000
(13): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A (No. 001-13459), filed April 19, 2000
(14): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (No. 001-13459) filed May 10, 2004
(15): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (No. 001-13459), filed November 9, 2005
(16): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, filed March 2, 2009, as amended
(17): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 17, 2010
(18): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 11, 2009
(19): Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 6, 2009

Exhibit 10.15

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

THIS INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made as of [ ], 2011, by and between Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), and [ ] (“ Indemnitee ”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, although the Certificate of Incorporation and the By-Laws of the Company provide for indemnification of the officers and directors of the Company and Indemnitee may also be entitled to indemnification pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (“ DGCL ”), the DGCL expressly contemplates that contracts may be entered into between the Company and its officers and directors with respect to indemnification of such officers and directors;

WHEREAS, Indemnitee’s continued service to the Company substantially benefits the Company;

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “ Board ”) has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company and that it is reasonably prudent and necessary for the Company to contractually obligate itself to indemnify, and to advance expenses on behalf of, Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law in order to induce Indemnitee to serve or continue to serve the Company free from undue concern that Indemnitee will not be so indemnified or that any indemnification obligation will not be met;

WHEREAS, this Agreement is separate from and in addition to the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company, and any resolutions adopted pursuant thereto, and shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, nor to diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder; and

WHEREAS, Indemnitee is willing to serve, continue to serve and to take on additional service for or on behalf of the Company on the condition that Indemnitee is indemnified by the Company;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the covenants contained herein, the Company and Indemnitee do hereby covenant and agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Services to the Company . Indemnitee will serve or continue to serve as a director and/or officer of the Company for so long as Indemnitee is duly elected or appointed or until Indemnitee tenders a resignation or otherwise no longer serves as a director or officer of the

Company for any reason. Nothing herein shall be construed to require Indemnitee to continue to serve as a director or officer of the Company.

2. Definitions . As used in this Agreement:

(a) “ Change of Control ” means

(1) any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), becomes the “Beneficial Owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting securities (excluding for this purpose any such voting securities held by the Company, or any affiliate, parent or subsidiary of the Company or any employee benefit plan of the Company) pursuant to a transaction or a series of transactions which the Board does not approve;

(2) a merger or consolidation of the Company, whether or not approved by the Board, which results in the holders of voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto failing to continue to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) at least fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation;

(3) the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets (or consummation of any transaction having similar effect) provided that the sale or disposition is of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the assets of the Company; or

(4) the date a majority of the members of the Board are replaced during any twelve (12) month period by directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members serving on the Board at the beginning of the twelve month period.

(5) In any case, a Change of Control under this Section 2(a) must also meet the requirements of a change in ownership or effective control, or a sale of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets in accordance with Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the applicable provisions of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-3.

(b) “ Disinterested Director ” means a director of the Company who is not and was not a party to the Proceeding in respect of which indemnification is sought by Indemnitee.

(d) “Expenses” means all reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees and expenses of expert witnesses, private investigators and professional advisors (including, without limitation, accountants and investment bankers), travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, costs of preparation of demonstrative

evidence and other courtroom presentation aids and devices, costs incurred in connection with document review, organization, imaging and computerization, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, and all other disbursements, costs or expenses of the type customarily incurred in connection with prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, being or preparing to be a witness in, settling or otherwise participating in, a Proceeding;

(e) “ Independent Counsel ” means, at any time, any law firm, or a member of a law firm, that (i) is experienced in matters of corporation law and (ii) is not, at such time, or has not been in the five years prior to such time, retained to represent: (1) the Company or Indemnitee in any matter material to either such party, or (2) any other party to the Proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Independent Counsel” shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement.

(f) “ Proceeding ” means any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, including without limitation any such proceeding pending as of the date of this Agreement, in which Indemnitee was, is or will be involved as a party, witness or otherwise by reason of the fact that Indemnitee is or was an officer or director of the Company or by reason of any action taken by Indemnitee or of any action taken on Indemnitee’s part while acting as officer or director of the Company, in each case whether or not serving in such capacity at the time any Expense, judgment, fine or amount paid in settlement is incurred for which indemnification, reimbursement, or advancement of Expenses may be provided under this Agreement.

3. Indemnity in Third-Party Proceedings . The Company shall be liable to indemnify Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant (as a witness or otherwise) in any Proceeding, other than a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 3, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, in the case of a criminal Proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful.

4. Indemnity in Proceedings by or in the Right of the Company . The Company shall be liable to indemnify Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 4 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant (as a witness or otherwise) in any Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 4, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with such Proceeding (or any claim, issue or matter therein) if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee

reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company; provided , however that no indemnification for Expenses shall be made under this Section 4 in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which Indemnitee shall have been finally adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be liable to the Company, unless and only to the extent that any court in which the Proceeding was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, Indemnitee is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification.

5. Indemnification for Expenses of a Party Who is Wholly or Partly Successful . Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee is a party to (or a participant in) and is successful, on the merits or otherwise, in any Proceeding, the Company shall be liable to indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. If Indemnitee is not wholly successful in such Proceeding but is successful, on the merits or otherwise, as to one or more but less than all counts, claims, issues or matters in such Proceeding, the Company shall be liable to indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with each successfully resolved claim, issue or matter. For purposes of this Section and without limitation, the termination of any claim, issue or matter in such a Proceeding by dismissal, with or without prejudice, shall be deemed to be a successful result as to such claim, issue or matter.

6. Indemnification For Expenses of a Witness . Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee is a witness in any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party, the Company shall be liable to indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection therewith.

7. Exclusions . Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, the Company shall not be obligated under this Agreement to make any indemnity payment or advancement of Expenses in connection with any claim made against Indemnitee:

(a) for which payment has actually been received by or on behalf of Indemnitee under any insurance policy or other indemnity provision, except with respect to any excess beyond the amount actually received under any insurance policy or other indemnity provision;

(b) for an accounting of profits made from the purchase and sale (or sale and purchase) by Indemnitee of securities of the Company within the meaning of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act or similar provisions of state statutory law or common law; provided , however , that notwithstanding any limitation on the Company’s obligation to provide indemnification set forth in this Section 7(b) or elsewhere, Indemnitee shall be entitled to receive advancement of Expenses hereunder with respect to any such claim unless and until a court having jurisdiction over the claim shall have made a final judicial determination (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed) that Indemnitee has violated said statute; or

(c) in connection with any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated by Indemnitee, including any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated by Indemnitee against the Company or its directors, officers, employees or other indemnitees, unless the Proceeding was authorized by the Board.

8. Advancement of Expenses; Defense of Claim. Subject to the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company shall advance any and all Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding within ten days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements requesting such advances from time to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of any Proceeding. Any advances (i) shall be unsecured and interest free; (ii) shall be made without regard to Indemnitee’s ability to repay the advances and without regard to Indemnitee’s ultimate entitlement to indemnification under the other provisions of this Agreement; and (iii) shall include any and all reasonable Expenses incurred pursuing an action to enforce this right of advancement, including Expenses incurred preparing and forwarding statements to the Company to support the advances claimed. The Company will be entitled to participate reasonably in the Proceeding at its own expense.

9. Procedure for Notification and Requests for Advancement and Indemnification .

(a) Notification . To obtain advancement of Expenses and/or indemnification under this Agreement, Indemnitee shall, not later than sixty (60) days after receipt by Indemnitee of notice of the commencement of any Proceeding, except for Proceedings pending as of the date of this Agreement, submit to the Company written notification of the Proceeding; with regard to Proceedings pending as of the date of this Agreement, Indemnitee shall submit to the Company written notification not later than thirty (30) days after the date of this Agreement. The failure to notify the Company in accordance with this Section 9(a) will relieve the Company of its advancement or indemnification obligations under this Agreement only to the extent the Company can establish that such omission to notify resulted in actual prejudice to it, and the omission to notify the Company will, in any event, not relieve the Company from any liability which it may have to indemnify Indemnitee otherwise than under this Agreement. The Secretary of the Company shall, promptly upon receipt of notification from Indemnitee pursuant to this Section 9(a), advise the Board in writing that Indemnitee has provided such notification.

(b) Expense Request . Subject to Section 8, to obtain advancement of Expenses under this Agreement, Indemnitee shall submit to the Company a written request therefor, together with such invoices or other supporting information as may be reasonably requested by the Company and reasonably available to Indemnitee, and, only to the extent required by applicable law which cannot be waived, an unsecured written undertaking to repay amounts advanced. The Company shall make advance payment of Expenses to Indemnitee no later than ten days after receipt of the written request for advancement (and each subsequent request for advancement) by Indemnitee.

(c) Indemnification Request . In order to obtain indemnification under this Agreement, Indemnitee shall, any time at Indemnitee’s discretion following notification by Indemnitee of the commencement of any Proceeding pursuant to Section 9(a) of this Agreement and consistent with the time period for the duration of this Agreement as set forth in Section 14

of this Agreement, submit to the Company a written request for indemnification pursuant to this Section 9(c), including therein or therewith such documentation and information as is reasonably available to Indemnitee and is reasonably necessary to determine whether and to what extent Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification. No determination of Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification shall be made until such written request for a determination is submitted by Indemnitee to the Company pursuant to this Section 9(c). The failure to submit a written request to the Company will relieve the Company of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement only to the extent the Company can establish that such failure to make a written request resulted in actual prejudice to it, and the failure to make a written request will not relieve the Company from any liability which it may have to indemnify Indemnitee otherwise than under this Agreement. The Secretary of the Company shall, promptly upon receipt of such a request for indemnification, advise the Board in writing that Indemnitee has requested indemnification. Upon submission of a written request for indemnification by Indemnitee pursuant to this Section 9(c), Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification shall be determined according to Section 10 of this Agreement.

10. Procedure Upon Application for Indemnification .

(a) Upon receipt of Indemnitee’s written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 9(c), a determination with respect thereto shall be made in the specific case by one of the following three methods, which shall be at the election of the Board, within forty-five (45) days of the Company’s receipt of Indemnitee’s written request for indemnification hereunder: (i) by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum, (ii) by a committee of Disinterested Directors designated by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum, (iii) if there are no Disinterested Directors or if a majority of Disinterested Directors so direct, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board, a copy of which shall be delivered to Indemnitee, or (iv) by the stockholders of the Company. Notwithstanding the above, if a determination with respect to Indemnitee’s right to indemnification is to be made following a Change of Control, such determination shall be made in the specific case by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board, a copy of which shall be delivered to Indemnitee. If it is so determined that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, payment to Indemnitee shall be made within sixty (60) days of the Company’s receipt of Indemnitee’s written request for indemnification. Indemnitee shall reasonably cooperate with the person, persons or entity making such determination with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification, including providing to such person, persons or entity upon reasonable advance request any documentation or information which is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and which is reasonably available to Indemnitee and reasonably necessary to such determination. Any costs or expenses (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements) incurred by Indemnitee in so cooperating with the Disinterested Directors or Independent Counsel, as the case may be, making such determination shall be advanced and borne by the Company (irrespective of the determination as to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification) and the Company is liable to indemnify and hold Indemnitee harmless therefrom. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the Independent Counsel referred to above.

(b) In the event the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by Independent Counsel pursuant to Section 10(a) hereof, the Independent Counsel shall be selected as provided in this Section 10(b). The Independent Counsel shall be selected by the Board and the Board shall provide written notice to the Indemnitee of the identity of the Independent Counsel so selected. Such counsel selected by the Board shall certify to Indemnitee in writing that it meets the definition of “Independent Counsel” provided herein. Indemnitee may, within ten (10) days after such written notice of selection shall have been received, deliver to the Company a written objection to such selection; provided , however , that such objection may be asserted only on the ground that the Independent Counsel so selected does not meet the requirements of “Independent Counsel” as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement, and the objection shall set forth with particularity the factual basis of such assertion. Absent a proper and timely objection, the person so selected shall act as Independent Counsel. If a written objection is so made and substantiated, the Independent Counsel so selected may not serve as Independent Counsel unless and until such objection is withdrawn or a court of competent jurisdiction has determined that such objection is without merit. If, within twenty (20) days after submission by Indemnitee of a written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 9(c) hereof, no Independent Counsel shall have been selected and not objected to, either the Company or Indemnitee may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for resolution of any objection which shall have been made by the Indemnitee to the Company’s selection of Independent Counsel and/or for the appointment as Independent Counsel of a person selected by the Court or by such other person as the Court shall designate, and the person with respect to whom all objections are so resolved or the person so appointed shall act as Independent Counsel under Section 10(a) hereof. Upon the due commencement of any judicial proceeding or arbitration pursuant to Section 12(a) of this Agreement, Independent Counsel shall be discharged and relieved of any further responsibility in such capacity (subject to the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing). The Company shall pay all reasonable fees and expenses incident to the procedures of this Section 10(b), regardless of the manner in which such Independent Counsel was selected or appointed.

11. Presumptions and Effect of Certain Proceedings .

(a) In making a determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification hereunder, the person or persons or entity making such determination shall presume that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement if Indemnitee has submitted a notice and a request for indemnification in accordance with Section 9(c) of this Agreement. Anyone seeking to overcome this presumption shall have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence. Neither the failure of the Company (including by the Board) or of Independent Counsel to have made a determination prior to the commencement of any judicial proceeding or arbitration pursuant to this Agreement that indemnification is proper in the circumstances because Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the Company (including by the Board) or by Independent Counsel that Indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct.

(b) If the person, persons or entity empowered or selected under Section 10 of this Agreement to determine whether Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification shall not have

made a determination within forty-five (45) days after receipt by the Company of Indemnitee’s written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 9(c) of this Agreement, the requisite determination of entitlement to indemnification shall be deemed to have been made and Indemnitee shall be entitled to such indemnification, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law.

(c) The termination of any Proceeding or of any claim, issue or matter therein, by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not (except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement) of itself adversely affect the right of Indemnitee to indemnification or create a presumption that Indemnitee did not act in good faith and in a manner which Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company or, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, that Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe that Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful.

(d) Reliance as Safe Harbo r. For purposes of any determination of good faith, Indemnitee shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if Indemnitee’s action or failure to act is based on the records or books of account of the Company, including financial statements, or on information supplied to Indemnitee by the officers of the Company in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Company, or on information or records given or reports made to the Company by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert selected by the Company. The provisions of this Section 11(d) shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to limit in any way the other circumstances in which Indemnitee may be deemed or found to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Agreement.

(e) Actions of Others . The knowledge and/or actions, or failure to act, of any other director, trustee, general partner, managing member, officer, incorporator, employee, agent or fiduciary of the Company shall not be imputed to Indemnitee for purposes of determining Indemnitee’s right to indemnification under this Agreement.

12. Remedies of Indemnitee .

(a) In the event that (i) a determination is made pursuant to Section 10 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, (ii) advancement of Expenses is not timely made pursuant to Section 8 or 10 of this Agreement, (iii) payment of indemnification is not made pursuant to Section 5, 6 or 10 of this Agreement within sixty (60) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor, or (iv) payment of indemnification pursuant to Section 3 or 4 of this Agreement is not made within sixty (60) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor, assuming that a determination has been made that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, Indemnitee shall be entitled to seek an adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction as to Indemnitee’s entitlement to such indemnification or advancement of Company. Alternatively, Indemnitee, at Indemnitee’s option, may seek an award in arbitration to be conducted pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The Company shall not oppose Indemnitee’s right to seek any such adjudication or award in arbitration.

(b) In the event that a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 10(a) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification, any judicial proceeding or arbitration, commenced pursuant to this Section 12, shall be conducted in all respects as a de novo trial, or arbitration, on the merits, and Indemnitee shall not be prejudiced by reason of that adverse determination.

(c) If a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 10(a) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company shall be bound by such determination in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 12, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law.

(d) If it shall be determined in said judicial adjudication or arbitration that Indemnitee is entitled to receive all or part of the indemnification or advancement of Expenses sought, Indemnitee shall be entitled to recover from the Company (who shall be liable therefor), and shall be indemnified by the Company against, any and all Expenses reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with such judicial adjudication or arbitration.

(e) The Company shall be precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 12 that the procedures and presumptions of this Agreement are not valid, binding and enforceable and shall stipulate in any such court or before any such arbitrator that the Company is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement.

13. Non-Exclusivity; Survival of Rights; Insurance .

(a) The rights of indemnification and to receive advancement of Expenses as provided by this Agreement shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under applicable law, the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws, any agreement, a vote of stockholders or a resolution of directors, or otherwise. No amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement or of any provision hereof shall limit or restrict any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee in his or her capacity as an officer or a director prior to such amendment, alteration or repeal. To the extent that a change in Delaware law, whether by statute or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification or advancement of Expenses than would be afforded currently under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws and this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change. No right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy.

(b) To the extent that the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing liability insurance for directors, trustees, general partners, managing members, officers, incorporators, employees, agents or fiduciaries of the Company, Indemnitee shall be

covered by such policy or policies in accordance with its or their terms to the maximum extent of the coverage made available to any other such director, trustee, general partner, managing member, officer, incorporator, employee, agent or fiduciary under such policy or policies. If, at the time of the receipt of a notice of a claim pursuant to Section 9(a) hereof, the Company has director or officer liability insurance in effect, the Company shall give prompt notice of the commencement of such Proceeding to the insurer in accordance with the procedures set forth in the policy. The Company shall thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurer to pay, on behalf of Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such Proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policy.

14. Duration of Agreement . This Agreement shall continue until and terminate upon the later of: (a) ten (10) years after the date that Indemnitee shall have ceased to serve as a director or officer of the Company; or (b) one (1) year after the final termination (i) of any Proceeding (including any rights of appeal) then pending in respect of which Indemnitee requests indemnification or advancement of Expenses hereunder and (ii) of any judicial proceeding or arbitration pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement (including any rights of appeal) involving Indemnitee. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Indemnitee and Indemnitee’s heirs, executors and administrators.

15. Severability . If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever: (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any Section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law; (b) such provision or provisions shall be deemed reformed to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law and to give the maximum effect to the intent of the parties hereto; and (c) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested thereby.

16. Enforcement .

(a) The Company expressly confirms and agrees that it has entered into this Agreement and assumed the obligations imposed on it hereby in order to induce Indemnitee to continue to serve as a director or officer of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving as a director or officer of the Company.

(b) Apart from the terms set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Company, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject hereof and supersedes any and all prior agreements and understandings, oral, written and implied, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.

17. Modification and Waiver . No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions of this Agreement nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

18. Notice by Indemnitee . Indemnitee agrees promptly to notify the Company in writing upon being served with any summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any Proceeding or matter which may be subject to indemnification or advancement of Expenses covered hereunder. The failure of Indemnitee to so notify the Company shall not relieve the Company of any obligation which it may have to Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise, except as provided in Section 10(a).

19. Notices . All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (a) if delivered by hand to whom said notice or other communication shall have been directed, (b) when sent by confirmed facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and if not so confirmed, then on the next business day, (c) if mailed by certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, on the third business day after the date on which it is so mailed, or (d) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification:

(a) If to Indemnitee to:	c/o Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
	600 Hale Street
	Prides Crossing, MA 01965
	Attention: General Counsel
	Fax: 617-747-3380

or to any other address as may have been furnished to the Company in writing by Indemnitee.

(b) If to the Company to:	Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
	600 Hale Street
	Prides Crossing, MA 01965
	Attention: General Counsel
	Fax: 617-747-3380

or to any other address as may have been furnished to Indemnitee in writing by the Company.

20. Contribution . To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, if the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is unavailable, in whole or in part, to Indemnitee for any reason whatsoever, the Company, in lieu of indemnifying Indemnitee, shall contribute to the amount incurred by Indemnitee, whether for judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement and/or for Expenses, in connection with any claim relating to an indemnifiable event under this Agreement, in such proportion in order to reflect (i) the relative benefits received by the Company and Indemnitee as a result of the event(s) and/or transaction(s) giving cause to such Proceeding; and/or (ii) the relative fault of the Company (and

its directors, officer, employees and agents) and Indemnitee in connection with such event(s) and/or transaction(s).

21. Applicable Law and Consent to Jurisdiction . This Agreement and the legal relations among the parties shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Except with respect to any arbitration commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 12(a) of this Agreement, the Company and Indemnitee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought only in the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware (the “ Delaware Court ”), and not in any other state or federal court in the United States of America or any court in any other country (ii) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court for purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, (iii) appoint, to the extent such party is not a resident of the State of Delaware, irrevocably the Corporation Trust Company, 1209 Orange Street in the City of Wilmington as its agent in the State of Delaware as such party’s agent for acceptance of legal process in connection with any such action or proceeding against such party with the same legal force and validity as if served upon such party personally within the State of Delaware, (iv) waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Court, and (v) waive, and agree not to plead or to make, any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in the Delaware Court has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum.

22. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. This Agreement may also be executed and delivered by facsimile signature and in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

23. Headings . The headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction thereof.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed as of the day and year first above written.

AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.


By:
	Name:	John Kingston, III
	Title:	Executive Vice President,
		General Counsel and Secretary


INDEMNITEE



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Exhibit 21.1

SCHEDULE OF SUBSIDIARIES
(in alphabetical order)

WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY

1588153 Ontario Limited, an Ontario corporation
4444582 Canada Inc., a Canada corporation
9106-6001 Quebec Inc., a Quebec corporation
AA Portfolio Management Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company
Affiliated Managers Group (Hong Kong) Limited, a limited company incorporated in Hong Kong
Affiliated Managers Group Limited, a limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom
Affiliated Managers Group Pty Ltd, a limited company incorporated in Australia
AMG Canada Corp., a Nova Scotia corporation
AMG Canada Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
AMG FL Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
AMG Genesis, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
AMG Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation
AMG Northeast Investment Corp., a Delaware corporation
AMG PA Holdings Partnership, a Delaware general partnership
AMG Plymouth UK Holdings (1) Limited, a limited company incorporated in England and Wales
AMG Properties LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
AMG/FAMI Investment Corp., a Nova Scotia corporation
AMG/Midwest Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Arrow Acquisition LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
BMCM Acquisition, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Bowman Partners GP Co., a Cayman Islands exempted company
Channel Ventures GP Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company
Chicago Acquisition, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Cinegate Financial Services Inc., an Ontario corporation
Cinegate Production Management Services 2001 Inc., a Canada corporation
El-Train Acquisition LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
FA (DE) Acquisition Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
FIAMI Production Management Services 2001 Inc., a Canada corporation
First Asset Capital Management (III) Inc., an Ontario corporation
First Asset Resources Inc., an Ontario corporation
First Quadrant Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
HWL Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation
Klee Asia I GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Klee Europe I GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Klee Europe II GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Klee USA I GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Klee USA II GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
LTEIP GP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
LTEIP LP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Monteverdi GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in Scotland
Odin GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
PAIF GP Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company
Pantheon (US) LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Pantheon Capital (Asia) Limited, a limited company incorporated in Hong Kong
Pantheon Global Co-investment Opportunities GP Ltd, a Cayman Islands exempted company
Pantheon GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in England and Wales

Pantheon Holdings Limited, a limited company incorporated in England and Wales
Pantheon KSA GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Pantheon Lille GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in Scotland
Pantheon Ventures (Guernsey) Limited, a Guernsey corporation
Pantheon Ventures (Scotland) GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in Scotland
Pantheon Ventures Inc., a California corporation
Pantheon Ventures Limited, a limited company incorporated in England and Wales
Papillon GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
PASIA V GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in Guernsey
PEURO V GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in Guernsey
PEURO VI GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in Guernsey
PGIF GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in Guernsey
PGSF III GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in Guernsey
PGSF III Limited, a limited company incorporated in Guernsey
PGSF IV Feeder GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in England and Wales
PGSF IV GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Prides Crossing Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
PUSA VIII Feeder GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in England and Wales
Quartet Capital Corporation, an Ontario corporation
Red Mile Syndication Inc., an Ontario corporation
SCP GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Shamrock GP Limited, a limited company incorporated in Guernsey
SPO GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
TimesSquare Manager Member, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Titan NJ GP Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation
TMF Corp., a Delaware corporation
Welch & Forbes, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation

ENTITIES THAT ARE NOT WHOLLY-OWNED AND IN WHICH THE COMPANY HAS A MAJORITY INTEREST (DIRECT AND INDIRECT)

Advantage Outsourcing Solutions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
AKH Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
AMG Boston Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
AMG London Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation
AMG/Midwest Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation
AMG New York Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation
AMG/North America Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation
AMG Northeast Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation
AMG Renaissance Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
AMG/TBC Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation
AMG WF Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Arrow Bidco Limited, a limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom
Artemis Asset Management Limited, a limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom
Artemis Fund Managers Limited, a limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom
Artemis Strategic Asset Management Limited, a limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom
Artemis Investment Management LLP, an England Limited Liability Corporation
Aston Asset Management, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
Catalyst Acquisition II, Inc., a Delaware corporation
Chicago Equity Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Essex Investment Management Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
FA (WY) Acquisition Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation
FCMC Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
First Quadrant Corp., a New Jersey corporation

First Quadrant, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
Foyston, Gordon & Payne Inc., a Canada corporation
Friess Associates of Delaware, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Friess Associates, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Frontier Capital Management Incentive, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Gannett Welsh & Kotler, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Genesis Asset Managers, LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership
Harding Loevner LP, a Delaware limited partnership
J.M. Hartwell Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership
M.J. Whitman LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Managers Distributors, Inc., a Delaware corporation
Managers Investment Group LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Manor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
New GAML Holdco, Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company
New Millennium Venture Partners Inc., an Ontario corporation
Pantheon Capital Partners GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Pantheon Ventures (HK) LLP, an England and Wales limited liability partnership
Pantheon Ventures (UK) LLP, an England and Wales limited liability partnership
Pantheon Ventures (US) Holdings LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership
Pantheon Ventures (US) LP, a Delaware limited partnership
PEURO IV GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
PGSF II GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
PGSF III GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Private Debt LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
PUSA VI GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
PUSA VII GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
PUSA VIII GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
PVP II GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Rorer Asset Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Systematic Financial Management, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
The Renaissance Group LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Third Avenue Holdings Delaware LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Third Avenue Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Titan NJ LP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Topspin Acquisition, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Trident NYC Acquisition, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Trilogy Global Advisors, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
Trilogy Global Advisors UK Holdings Limited, a limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom
Trilogy Global Advisors International LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated in the United Kingdom
Tweedy, Browne Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Welch & Forbes LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

ENTITIES IN WHICH THE COMPANY HAS A MINORITY INVESTMENT (DIRECT AND INDIRECT)

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
AQR Capital Management II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
AQR Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd., a limited company incorporated in Canada
BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
BlueMountain GP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Deans Knight Capital Management Ltd., a Canada corporation
Fortigent Holdings Company, Inc., a Maryland corporation
Genesis Investment Management, LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated in the United Kingdom
Long-Term Equity Interests Plan 2010, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
Louisbourg Investments Inc., a New Brunswick corporation
Lydian Private Bank, a federal savings association
Montrusco Bolton Focus Global Fund Inc., a Cayman Islands corporation
Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc., a Canada corporation
Tweedy, Browne Incentive LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
VA Partners I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
VA Partners III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
VA SmallCap Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Value Partners Group Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company
ValueAct Capital Management, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
ValueAct Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
ValueAct Holdings GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
ValueAct Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
ValueAct SmallCap Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Wilshire Financial Services Inc., an Alberta corporation

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Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-3 (No. 333-168627) and S-8 (No. 333-135416, No. 333-129748, No. 333-100628, No. 333-84485, and No. 333-72967) of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (the "Company") of our report dated March 1, 2011 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
March 1, 2011

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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 Annual Report on Form 10-K 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 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.

Date: March 1, 2011


		/s/ SEAN M. HEALEY Sean M. Healey President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

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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 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.;

2.

3.

4.

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.

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.

Date: March 1, 2011


		/s/ DARRELL W. CRATE Darrell W. Crate Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (the "Company") for the period ended December 31, 2010 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.

Date: March 1, 2011


		By:		/s/ SEAN M. HEALEY Sean M. Healey President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

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Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (the "Company") for the period ended December 31, 2010 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.

Date: March 1, 2011


		By:		/s/ DARRELL W. CRATE Darrell W. Crate Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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