AMG Reports Financial and Operating Results for the First Quarter of 2013

AMG Reports Financial and Operating Results for the First Quarter of 2013

Company Reports Economic EPS of $2.27; EPS of $1.15

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYS: AMG) today reported its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

For the first quarter of 2013, Economic earnings per share ("Economic EPS") were $2.27, compared to $1.58 for the same period of 2012, while diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2013 were $1.15, compared to $0.71 for the same period of 2012. For the first quarter of 2013, Economic net income was $124.2 million, compared to $83.5 million for the same period of 2012. For the first quarter of 2013, Net income was $62.4 million, compared to $37.4 million for the same period of 2012. For the first quarter of 2013, EBITDA was $175.0 million, compared to $114.1 million for the same period of 2012. (Economic EPS, Economic net income, and EBITDA are defined in the attached tables, along with comparisons to the appropriate GAAP measure.)

Net client cash flows for the first quarter of 2013 were $12.0 billion. The aggregate assets under management of AMG's affiliated investment management firms were approximately $463 billion at March 31, 2013.

"With strong year-over-year growth in our earnings and record net client cash flows of $12 billion in the first quarter, AMG has had an excellent start to 2013," stated Sean M. Healey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMG. "Our Economic earnings per share increased 44% over the first quarter of 2012 - adjusting for the impact of the early realization of performance fees, the increase was 30% - reflecting continued strong organic growth and excellent execution across all areas of our business."

"This quarter marks AMG's twelfth consecutive quarter of strong net client cash flows generated by the successful execution of our global distribution strategy and our Affiliates' excellent investment performance," Mr. Healey continued. "Our Affiliates' industry-leading products, particularly in global and emerging markets equities and alternatives, continue to see strong demand around the world, especially given the long-term track records of outperformance at Affiliates such as Tweedy, Browne, Harding Loevner, Genesis, BlueMountain, and AQR. As we continue to enhance the breadth and depth of our global distribution platform, including into additional coverage regions, we see substantial opportunities for our Affiliates to generate new business and win further market share globally."

"Finally, we continue to make progress with a diverse pipeline of prospective Affiliates around the world," Mr. Healey concluded. "With our unique competitive position and a favorable transaction environment, we are actively pursuing an array of opportunities across outstanding traditional and alternative firms, and we are confident in our prospects for continued meaningful growth through accretive new investments."

About Affiliated Managers Group

AMG is a global asset management company with equity investments in leading boutique investment management firms. AMG's innovative partnership approach allows each Affiliate's management team to own significant equity in their firm while maintaining operational autonomy. AMG's strategy is to generate growth through the internal growth of existing Affiliates, as well as through investments in new Affiliates. In addition, AMG provides centralized assistance to its Affiliates in strategic matters, marketing, distribution, product development and operations. As of March 31, 2013, the aggregate assets under management of AMG's Affiliates were approximately $463 billion in more than 350 investment products across a broad range of investment styles, asset classes and distribution channels. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.amg.com.

Certain matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws.Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including changes in the securities or financial markets or in general economic conditions, the availability of equity and debt financing, competition for acquisitions of interests in investment management firms, the ability to close pending investments, the investment performance of our Affiliates and their ability to effectively market their investment strategies, and other risks detailed from time to time in AMG's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Reference is hereby made to the "Risk Factors" set forth in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

AMG routinely posts information that may be significant for investors in the Investor Relations section of its website, and encourages investors to consult that section regularly.For additional information, please visitwww.amg.com.

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