FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2001
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 0001-13459 043218510
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS employer
of incorporation) identification no.)
Two International Place, 23rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(617) 747-3300
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
On July 31, 2001, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. ("AMG"), an asset
management holding company, and Welch & Forbes, Inc. and Welch & Forbes (a
Partnership) (collectively, "Welch & Forbes" or the "Company") announced that
they had reached a definitive agreement for AMG to acquire a majority equity
interest in Welch & Forbes.
Established in 1838, Welch & Forbes is a Boston-based investment
manager with over $4.2 billion in assets under management. The Company
provides customized investment advisory and fiduciary services to a range of
clients including personal trusts, high net worth families and charitable
foundations. Client portfolios are tailored to meet each client's objectives,
and are invested in a range of quality growth equity securities, fixed income
securities and venture capital investments. The Company also provides estate
and tax services for its clients.
Following the transaction, AMG will hold a 60% interest in the
Company with Welch & Forbes' principals owning the remaining 40%. Welch &
Forbes will be reorganized as a limited liability company and its business
will remain unchanged, with current management continuing to oversee the
day-to-day operations of the firm. In addition, the senior principals of
Welch & Forbes will sign long-term employment agreements with the firm. The
terms of the transaction, which is expected to close upon receipt of
customary approvals, were not disclosed.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 -- Press Release, dated July 31, 2001 (filed for informational
purposes).
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
Date: August 17, 2001 /s/ Darrell W. Crate
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DARRELL W. CRATE
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer (and also
as Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated July 31, 2001 (filed for informational purposes).