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

     
FORM 10-Q
     

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to             
Commission File Number: 001-10994
 
     
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VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
   
Delaware 26-3962811
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(800) 248-7971
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
     

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
     
Common Stock, $0.01 par value VRTS The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
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   No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer   Accelerated filer 
    
Non-accelerated filer   Smaller reporting company 
       
    Emerging growth company 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock was 7,695,4457,664,272 as of AprilJuly 20, 2020.
     



VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.
INDEX
 
  Page
Item 1. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 6.
 
"We," "us," "our," the "Company," and "Virtus" as used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries.




PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.    Financial Statements
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)March 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
June 30,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$158,456
 $221,781
$168,268
 $221,781
Investments56,853
 83,206
61,301
 83,206
Accounts receivable, net66,574
 74,132
72,435
 74,132
Assets of consolidated investment products ("CIP")      
Cash and cash equivalents of CIP227,941
 99,691
77,321
 99,691
Cash pledged or on deposit of CIP7,229
 467
6,464
 467
Investments of CIP2,189,757
 2,030,110
2,273,820
 2,030,110
Other assets of CIP29,433
 23,612
29,787
 23,612
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net17,147
 18,150
16,068
 18,150
Intangible assets, net302,858
 310,391
295,325
 310,391
Goodwill290,366
 290,366
290,366
 290,366
Deferred taxes, net8,713
 15,879
10,874
 15,879
Other assets36,730
 36,849
38,058
 36,849
Total assets$3,392,057
 $3,204,634
$3,340,087
 $3,204,634
Liabilities and Equity      
Liabilities:      
Accrued compensation and benefits$36,641
 $101,377
$56,228
 $101,377
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities23,594
 23,308
19,528
 23,308
Dividends payable7,187
 8,915
7,196
 8,915
Debt251,465
 277,839
234,765
 277,839
Other liabilities37,647
 40,507
36,272
 40,507
Liabilities of CIP      
Notes payable of CIP2,134,108
 1,834,535
2,156,587
 1,834,535
Securities purchased payable and other liabilities of CIP147,834
 168,051
72,313
 168,051
Total liabilities2,638,476
 2,454,532
2,582,889
 2,454,532
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)

 


 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests87,115
 63,845
90,687
 63,845
Equity:      
Equity attributable to stockholders:      
Series D mandatory convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 0 and 1,150,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
 110,843
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 11,733,976 shares issued and 7,695,413 shares outstanding at March 31, 2020 and 10,736,887 shares issued and 6,809,280 shares outstanding at December 31, 2019, respectively117
 107
Series D mandatory convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 0 and 1,150,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
 110,843
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 11,777,732 shares issued and 7,664,272 shares outstanding at June 30, 2020 and 10,736,887 shares issued and 6,809,280 shares outstanding at December 31, 2019, respectively118
 107
Additional paid-in capital1,304,868
 1,199,205
1,303,036
 1,199,205
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)(219,501) (215,216)(208,222) (215,216)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(16) 9
(17) 9
Treasury stock, at cost, 4,038,563 and 3,927,607 shares at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively(429,249) (419,249)
Treasury stock, at cost, 4,113,460 and 3,927,607 shares at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively(436,749) (419,249)
Total equity attributable to stockholders656,219
 675,699
658,166
 675,699
Noncontrolling interests10,247
 10,558
8,345
 10,558
Total equity666,466
 686,257
666,511
 686,257
Total liabilities and equity$3,392,057
 $3,204,634
$3,340,087
 $3,204,634

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)2020 20192020 2019 2020 2019
Revenues          
Investment management fees$120,288
 $105,918
$110,550
 $114,591
 $230,838
 $220,509
Distribution and service fees9,460
 10,063
8,889
 10,617
 18,349
 20,680
Administration and shareholder service fees14,653
 14,413
13,289
 15,054
 27,942
 29,467
Other income and fees165
 324
166
 227
 331
 551
Total revenues144,566
 130,718
132,894
 140,489
 277,460
 271,207
Operating Expenses          
Employment expenses66,130
 60,851
60,163
 58,123
 126,293
 118,974
Distribution and other asset-based expenses19,409
 19,764
17,345
 21,322
 36,754
 41,086
Other operating expenses18,885
 18,723
17,436
 19,174
 36,321
 37,897
Operating expenses of consolidated investment products ("CIP")6,749
 451
2,179
 2,568
 8,928
 3,019
Restructuring and severance
 1,176
420
 320
 420
 1,496
Depreciation expense1,258
 1,213
1,196
 1,271
 2,454
 2,484
Amortization expense7,533
 7,541
7,533
 7,583
 15,066
 15,124
Total operating expenses119,964
 109,719
106,272
 110,361
 226,236
 220,080
Operating Income (Loss)24,602
 20,999
26,622
 30,128
 51,224
 51,127
Other Income (Expense)          
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net(7,544) 3,433
7,114
 2,039
 (430) 5,472
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of CIP, net(8,669) (1,921)(6,744) 9,720
 (15,413) 7,799
Other income (expense), net612
 450
(805) 696
 (193) 1,146
Total other income (expense), net(15,601) 1,962
(435) 12,455
 (16,036) 14,417
Interest Income (Expense)          
Interest expense(3,199) (5,165)(3,126) (5,151) (6,325) (10,316)
Interest and dividend income752
 1,190
242
 964
 994
 2,154
Interest and dividend income of investments of CIP29,229
 27,402
28,634
 29,368
 57,863
 56,770
Interest expense of CIP(24,486) (19,701)(28,150) (31,077) (52,636) (50,778)
Total interest income (expense), net2,296
 3,726
(2,400) (5,896) (104) (2,170)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes11,297
 26,687
23,787
 36,687
 35,084
 63,374
Income tax expense (benefit)10,291
 4,219
7,578
 8,788
 17,869
 13,007
Net Income (Loss)1,006
 22,468
16,209
 27,899
 17,215
 50,367
Noncontrolling interests(5,291) (722)(4,930) (973) (10,221) (1,695)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Stockholders(4,285) 21,746
11,279
 26,926
 6,994
 48,672
Preferred stockholder dividends
 (2,084)
 (2,084) 
 (4,168)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders$(4,285) $19,662
$11,279
 $24,842
 $6,994
 $44,504
Earnings (Loss) per Share—Basic$(0.58) $2.80
$1.46
 $3.55
 $0.92
 $6.35
Earnings (Loss) per Share—Diluted$(0.58) $2.61
$1.43
 $3.26
 $0.88
 $5.87
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding—Basic7,422
 7,015
7,720
 6,999
 7,572
 7,010
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding—Diluted7,422
 8,322
7,895
 8,252
 7,936
 8,290

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)2020 20192020 2019 2020 2019
Net Income (Loss)$1,006
 $22,468
$16,209
 $27,899
 $17,215
 $50,367
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:          
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $9 and $(3) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively(25) 6
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 and $4 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $9 and $1 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively(1) (8) (26) (2)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(25) 6
(1) (8) (26) (2)
Comprehensive income (loss)981
 22,474
16,208
 27,891
 17,189
 50,365
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(5,291) (722)(4,930) (973) (10,221) (1,695)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Stockholders$(4,310) $21,752
$11,278
 $26,918
 $6,968
 $48,670
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)2020 20192020 2019
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
Net income (loss)$1,006
 $22,468
$17,215
 $50,367
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Depreciation expense, intangible asset and other amortization10,878
 9,874
21,557
 19,810
Stock-based compensation3,621
 5,629
10,113
 11,384
Amortization of deferred commissions517
 980
1,038
 1,805
Payments of deferred commissions(518) (455)(974) (973)
Equity in earnings of equity method investments(657) (496)93
 (1,209)
(Gain) Loss on extinguishment of debt(705) 
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt(705) 
Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments, net7,544
 (3,292)431
 (4,634)
Distributions from equity method investments726
 675
Sales (purchases) of investments, net2,153
 9,413
4,703
 13,767
Deferred taxes, net7,175
 (1,705)5,014
 252
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net and other assets6,377
 (2,732)(2,032) (2,394)
Accrued compensation and benefits, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities(64,917) (60,857)(52,788) (44,325)
Operating activities of consolidated investment products ("CIP"):      
Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments of CIP, net6,581
 1,497
11,603
 (13,222)
Purchases of investments by CIP(509,337) (157,158)(920,392) (532,342)
Sales of investments by CIP273,962
 152,572
442,859
 348,771
Net proceeds (purchases) of short term investments by CIP(396) (911)68
 (309)
(Purchases) sales of securities sold short by CIP, net181
 1,064
250
 1,193
Change in other assets of CIP(17) 578
(1,790) 71
Change in liabilities of CIP932
 316
2,130
 3,140
Amortization of discount on notes payable of CIP3,300
 
11,169
 4,505
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(252,320) (23,215)(449,712) (143,668)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:      
Capital expenditures and other asset purchases(358) (2,568)(475) (6,111)
Change in cash and cash equivalents of CIP due to consolidation (deconsolidation), net9,724
 (1,571)9,724
 (1,571)
Sale of available-for-sale securities
 2,044

 2,044
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities9,366
 (2,095)9,249
 (5,638)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:      
Payment of long term debt(26,547) (12,413)(44,059) (24,825)
Common stock dividends paid(5,832) (4,441)(11,320) (8,392)
Preferred stock dividends paid(2,084) (2,084)(2,084) (4,168)
Repurchases of common shares(10,000) (14,999)(17,500) (22,499)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options101
 449
114
 643
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of restricted stock units(3,551) (4,804)(5,569) (6,509)
Net subscriptions received from (redemptions/distributions paid to) noncontrolling interests728
 6,012
(3,951) 6,599
Financing activities of CIP:      
Payments on borrowings by CIP(40,690) 
(326,201) (195,697)
Borrowings by CIP402,516
 1,000
781,147
 400,782
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities314,641
 (31,280)370,577
 145,934
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash71,687
 (56,590)(69,886) (3,372)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period321,939
 254,656
321,939
 254,656
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$393,626
 $198,066
$252,053
 $251,284
Non-Cash Investing Activities:      
Change in accrual for capital expenditures$(20) $(1,267)$(21) $(1,813)
Non-Cash Financing Activities:      
Increase (decrease) to noncontrolling interests due to consolidation (deconsolidation) of CIP, net$17,137
 $(6,423)$17,137
 $(6,423)
Common stock dividends payable$5,175
 $3,865
$5,169
 $3,849
Preferred stock dividends payable$
 $2,084
$
 $2,084
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock$115,000
 $
$115,000
 $

(in thousands)March 31,
2020
 December 31, 2019June 30,
2020
 December 31, 2019
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash      
Cash and cash equivalents$158,456
 $221,781
$168,268
 $221,781
Cash of CIP227,941
 99,691
77,321
 99,691
Cash pledged or on deposit of CIP7,229
 467
6,464
 467
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$393,626
 $321,939
$252,053
 $321,939

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
Permanent Equity Temporary EquityPermanent Equity Temporary Equity
Common Stock Preferred Stock 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained Earnings (Accumulated
Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Treasury Stock 
Total
Attributed To
Stockholders
 
Non-
controlling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
 
Redeemable
Non-
controlling
Interests
Common Stock Preferred Stock 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained Earnings (Accumulated
Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Treasury Stock 
Total
Attributed To
Stockholders
 
Non-
controlling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
 
Redeemable
Non-
controlling
Interests
(in thousands, except per share data)Shares Par Value Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Par Value Shares Amount Shares Amount 
Balances at December 31, 20186,997,382
 $106
 1,150,000
 $110,843
 $1,209,805
 $(310,865) $(731) 3,555,242
 $(379,249) $629,909
 $13,958
 $643,867
 $57,481
Balances at March 31, 20196,978,925
 $107
 1,150,000
 $110,843
 $1,205,926
 $(289,119) $1
 3,703,204
 $(394,248) $633,510
 $12,948
 $646,458
 $59,003
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 21,746
 
 
 
 21,746
 (453) 21,293
 1,175

 
 
 
 
 26,926
 
 
 
 26,926
 224
 27,150
 749
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 6
 
 
 6
 
 6
 

 
 
 
 
 
 (8) 
 
 (8) 
 (8) 
Net subscriptions (redemptions) and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (557) (557) 347

 
 
 
 290
 
 
 
 
 290
 (535) (245) 750
Reclassification from other comprehensive (income) loss
 
 
 
 
 
 726
 
 
 726
 
 726
 
Cash dividends declared ($1.8125 per preferred share)
 
 
 
 (2,084) 
 
 
 
 (2,084) 
 (2,084) 

 
 
 
 (2,084) 
 
 
 
 (2,084) 
 (2,084) 
Cash dividends declared ($0.55 per common share)
 
 
 
 (4,152) 
 
 
 
 (4,152) 
 (4,152) 

 
 
 
 (4,104) 
 
 
 
 (4,104) 
 (4,104) 
Repurchases of common shares(147,962) 
 
 
 
 
 
 147,962
 (14,999) (14,999) 
 (14,999) 
(67,709) 
 
 
 
 
 
 67,709
 (7,500) (7,500) 
 (7,500) 
Issuance of common shares related to employee stock transactions129,505
 1
 
 
 448
 
 
 
 
 449
 
 449
 
33,676
 
 
 
 565
 
 
 
 
 565
 
 565
 
Taxes paid on stock-based compensation
 
 
 
 (4,804) 
 
 
 
 (4,804) 
 (4,804) 

 
 
 
 (1,294) 
 
 
 
 (1,294) 
 (1,294) 
Stock-based compensation
 
 
 
 6,713
 
 
 
 
 6,713
 
 6,713
 

 
 
 
 4,734
 
 
 
 
 4,734
 
 4,734
 
Balances at March 31, 20196,978,925
 $107
 1,150,000
 $110,843
 $1,205,926
 $(289,119) $1
 3,703,204
 $(394,248) $633,510
 $12,948
 $646,458
 $59,003
Balances at December 31, 20196,809,280
 $107
 1,150,000
 $110,843
 $1,199,205
 $(215,216) $9
 3,927,607
 $(419,249) $675,699
 $10,558
 $686,257
 $63,845
Balances at June 30, 20196,944,892
 $107
 1,150,000
 $110,843
 $1,204,033
 $(262,193) $(7) 3,770,913
 $(401,748) $651,035
 $12,637
 $663,672
 $60,502
Balances at March 31, 20207,695,413
 $117
 
 $
 $1,304,868
 $(219,501) $(16) 4,038,563
 $(429,249) $656,219
 $10,247
 $666,466
 $87,115
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 (4,285) 
 
 
 (4,285) 255
 (4,030) 5,036

 
 
 
 
 11,279
 
 
 
 11,279
 (1,378) 9,901
 6,308
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 (25) 
 
 (25) 
 (25) 

 
 
 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 (1) 
 (1) 
Net subscriptions (redemptions) and other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (566) (566) 18,234

 
 
 
 (167) 
 
 
 
 (167) (524) (691) (2,736)
Cash dividends declared ($0.67 per common share)
 
 
 
 (6,180) 
 
 
 
 (6,180) 
 (6,180) 

 
 
 
 (5,496) 
 
 
 
 (5,496) 
 (5,496) 
Repurchases of common shares(110,956) 
 
 
 
 
 
 110,956
 (10,000) (10,000) 
 (10,000) 
(74,897) 
 
 
 
 
 
 74,897
 (7,500) (7,500) 
 (7,500) 
Conversion of preferred stock912,806
 9
 (1,150,000) (110,843) 110,834
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of common shares related to employee stock transactions84,283
 1
 
 
 100
 
 
 
 
 101
 
 101
 
43,756
 1
 
 
 12
 
 
 
 
 13
 
 13
 
Taxes paid on stock-based compensation
 
 
 
 (3,550) 
 
 
 
 (3,550) 
 (3,550) 

 
 
 
 (2,019) 
 
 
 
 (2,019)   (2,019) 
Stock-based compensation
 
 
 
 4,459
 
 
 
 
 4,459
 
 4,459
 

 
 
 
 5,838
 
 
 
 
 5,838
 
 5,838
 
Balances at March 31, 20207,695,413
 $117
 
 $
 $1,304,868
 $(219,501) $(16) 4,038,563
 $(429,249) $656,219
 $10,247
 $666,466
 $87,115
Balances at June 30, 20207,664,272
 $118
 
 $
 $1,303,036
 $(208,222) $(17) 4,113,460
 $(436,749) $658,166
 $8,345
 $666,511
 $90,687





 Permanent Equity Temporary Equity
 Common Stock Preferred Stock 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Retained Earnings (Accumulated
Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Treasury Stock 
Total
Attributed To
Stockholders
 
Non-
controlling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
 
Redeemable
Non-
controlling
Interests
(in thousands, except per share data)Shares Par Value Shares Amount Shares Amount 
Balances at December 31, 20186,997,382
 $106
 1,150,000
 $110,843
 $1,209,805
 $(310,865) $(731) 3,555,242
 $(379,249) $629,909
 $13,958
 $643,867
 $57,481
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 48,672
 
 
 
 48,672
 (229) 48,443
 1,924
Reclassification from other comprehensive (income) loss
 
 
 
 
 
 726
 
 
 726
 
 726
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 (2) 
 
 (2) 
 (2) 
Net subscriptions (redemptions) and other
 
 
 
 290
 
 
 
 
 290
 (1,092) (802) 1,097
Cash dividends declared ($3.625 per preferred share)
 
 
 
 (4,168) 
 
 
 
 (4,168) 
 (4,168) 
Cash dividends declared ($1.10 per common share)
 
 
 
 (8,256) 
 
 
 
 (8,256) 
 (8,256) 
Repurchases of common shares(215,671) 
 
 
 
 
 
 215,671
 (22,499) (22,499) 
 (22,499) 
Issuance of common shares related to employee stock transactions163,181
 1
 
 
 1,013
 
 
 
 
 1,014
 
 1,014
 
Taxes paid on stock-based compensation
 
 
 
 (6,098) 
 
 
 
 (6,098) 
 (6,098) 
Stock-based compensation
 
 
 
 11,447
 
 
 
 
 11,447
 
 11,447
 
Balances at June 30, 20196,944,892
 $107
 1,150,000
 $110,843
 $1,204,033
 $(262,193) $(7) 3,770,913
 $(401,748) $651,035
 $12,637
 $663,672
 $60,502
Balances at December 31, 20196,809,280
 $107
 1,150,000
 $110,843
 $1,199,205
 $(215,216) $9
 3,927,607
 $(419,249) $675,699
 $10,558
 $686,257
 $63,845
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 6,994
 
 
 
 6,994
 (1,123) 5,871
 11,344
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 (26) 
 
 (26) 
 (26) 
Net subscriptions (redemptions) and other
 
 
 
 (167) 
 
 
 
 (167) (1,090) (1,257) 15,498
Conversion of preferred stock912,806
 9
 (1,150,000) (110,843) 110,834
 
 
 
 ���
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared ($1.34 per common share)
 
 
 
 (11,676) 
 
 
 
 (11,676) 
 (11,676) 
Repurchases of common shares(185,853) 
 
 
 
 
 
 185,853
 (17,500) (17,500) 
 (17,500) 
Issuance of common shares related to employee stock transactions128,039
 2
 
 
 112
 
 
 
 
 114
 
 114
 
Taxes paid on stock-based compensation
 
 
 
 (5,569) 
 
 
 
 (5,569)   (5,569) 
Stock-based compensation
 
 
 
 10,297
 
 
 
 
 10,297
 
 10,297
 
Balances at June 30, 20207,664,272
 $118
 
 $
 $1,303,036
 $(208,222) $(17) 4,113,460
 $(436,749) $658,166
 $8,345
 $666,511
 $90,687




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Business

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (the "Company," "we," "us," "our" or "Virtus"), a Delaware corporation, operates in the investment management industry through its subsidiaries.

The Company provides investment management and related services to individuals and institutions. The Company’s retail investment management services are provided to individuals through products consisting of U.S. 1940 Act mutual funds and Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities ("UCITS" or "offshore funds" and collectively, with U.S. 1940 Act mutual funds, "open-end funds"), exchange traded funds ("ETFs"), closed-end funds (collectively, with open-end funds and ETFs, "funds") and retail separate accounts. Institutional investment management services are offered through separate accounts and pooled or commingled structures to a variety of institutional clients. The Company also provides subadvisory services to other investment advisers and serves as the collateral manager for structured products.


2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Operating results for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2020.
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 ("2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company’s significant accounting policies, which have been consistently applied, are summarized in its 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

New Accounting Standards Implemented

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"(the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40). This standard aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software, including an internal-use software license. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820). This standard modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

New Accounting Standards Not Yet Implemented

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, Investments-Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). This standard clarifies the interaction of the accounting for equity securities under Topic 321, the accounting for equity method investments in Topic 323, and the accounting for certain forward contracts and purchased options in Topic 815. This standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, with the amendments to be applied on a prospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

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In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This standard simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles of Topic 740, "Income Taxes"Taxes, and also improves consistent application by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, with the amendments to be applied on a retrospective, modified retrospective or prospective basis, depending on the specific amendment. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements.


3. Revenues

The Company's revenues are recognized when a performance obligation is satisfied, which occurs when control of the services is transferred to customers. Investment management fees, distribution and service fees, and administration and shareholder service fees are generally calculated as a percentage of average net assets of the investment portfolios managed. The net asset values from which investment management, distribution and service, and administration and shareholder service fees are calculated are variable in nature and subject to factors outside of the Company's control such as additional investments, withdrawals and market performance. Because of this, these fees are considered constrained until the end of the contractual measurement period (monthly or quarterly), which is when asset values are generally determinable.

Revenue Disaggregated by Source
    
The following table summarizes revenue by source:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)2020 20192020 2019 2020 2019
Investment management fees          
Open-end funds$59,108
 $53,293
$54,018
 $56,973
 $113,126
 $110,266
Closed-end funds10,179
 10,019
8,557
 10,620
 18,736
 20,639
Retail separate accounts25,714
 18,005
22,398
 20,664
 48,112
 38,669
Institutional accounts22,917
 22,177
24,606
 23,656
 47,523
 45,833
Structured products1,574
 1,647
417
 1,585
 1,991
 3,232
Other products796
 777
554
 1,093
 1,350
 1,870
Total investment management fees120,288
 105,918
110,550
 114,591
 230,838
 220,509
Distribution and service fees9,460
 10,063
8,889
 10,617
 18,349
 20,680
Administration and shareholder service fees14,653
 14,413
13,289
 15,054
 27,942
 29,467
Other income and fees165
 324
166
 227
 331
 551
Total revenues$144,566
 $130,718
$132,894
 $140,489
 $277,460
 $271,207

    

4. Intangible Assets, Net

Below is a summary of intangible assets, net:
(in thousands)March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Definite-lived intangible assets:      
Investment contracts and other$489,570
 $489,570
$489,570
 $489,570
Accumulated amortization(230,228) (222,695)(237,761) (222,695)
Definite-lived intangible assets, net259,342
 266,875
251,809
 266,875
Indefinite-lived intangible assets43,516
 43,516
43,516
 43,516
Total intangible assets, net$302,858
 $310,391
$295,325
 $310,391

    
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Activity in intangible assets, net was as follows: 
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2020 20192020 2019
Intangible assets, net      
Balance, beginning of period$310,391
 $338,812
$310,391
 $338,812
Additions
 1,696
Amortization(7,533) (7,541)(15,066) (15,124)
Balance, end of period$302,858
 $331,271
$295,325
 $325,384


Definite-lived intangible asset amortization for the remainder of fiscal year 2020 and succeeding fiscal years is estimated as follows:
Fiscal Year 
Amount
(in thousands)
 
Amount
(in thousands)
Remainder of 2020 $22,594
 $15,061
2021 30,116
 30,116
2022 29,992
 29,992
2023 29,330
 29,330
2024 23,689
 23,689
2025 and thereafter 123,621
 123,621
 $259,342
 $251,809



5. Investments
Investments consist primarily of investments in the Company's sponsored products. The Company's investments, excluding the assets of consolidated investment products ("CIP") discussed in Note 15, at March 31,June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:
(in thousands)March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Investment securities - fair value$35,460
 $60,990
$40,024
 $60,990
Equity method investments (1)12,575
 12,030
11,461
 12,030
Nonqualified retirement plan assets7,166
 8,724
8,526
 8,724
Other investments1,652
 1,462
1,290
 1,462
Total investments$56,853
 $83,206
$61,301
 $83,206


(1)The Company's equity method investments are valued on a three-month lag based upon the availability of financial information. Therefore, the equity in earnings may not reflect the effects of the market disruption that occurred in the first quarter of 2020.
Investment Securities - fair value
Investment securities - fair value consist of investments in the Company's sponsored funds, separately managed accounts and trading debt securities. The composition of the Company’s investment securities - fair value was as follows:
March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
(in thousands)Cost Fair Value Cost Fair ValueCost Fair Value Cost Fair Value
Investment Securities - fair value              
Sponsored funds$26,188
 $24,825
 $44,588
 $47,654
$23,735
 $27,341
 $44,588
 $47,654
Equity securities10,902
 10,629
 11,250
 13,320
10,818
 12,679
 11,250
 13,320
Debt securities7
 6
 44
 16
7
 4
 44
 16
Total investment securities - fair value$37,097
 $35,460
 $55,882
 $60,990
$34,560
 $40,024
 $55,882
 $60,990


For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recognized realized gains of less than $0.1 million
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For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognizedand realized losses of $0.3 million, respectively, on the sale of its investment securities - fair value. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2019, the Company recognized a realized lossesgain of $0.8$0.2 million and a realized loss of $0.6 million, respectively, on the sale of its investment securities - fair value.


6. Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, excluding the assets and liabilities of CIP discussed in Note 15, as of March 31,June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 by fair value hierarchy level were as follows:
March 31,June 30, 2020  
(in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets              
Cash equivalents$127,862
 $
 $
 $127,862
$138,847
 $
 $
 $138,847
Investment securities - fair value              
Sponsored funds24,825
 
 
 24,825
27,341
 
 
 27,341
Equity securities10,629
 
 
 10,629
12,679
 
 
 12,679
Debt securities
 6
 
 6

 4
 
 4
Nonqualified retirement plan assets7,166
 
 
 7,166
8,526
 
 
 8,526
Total assets measured at fair value$170,482
 $6
 $
 $170,488
$187,393
 $4
 $
 $187,397

December 31, 2019  
(in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets       
Cash equivalents$187,255
 $
 $
 $187,255
Investment securities - fair value       
Sponsored funds47,654
 
 
 47,654
Equity securities13,320
 
 
 13,320
Debt securities
 16
 
 16
Nonqualified retirement plan assets8,724
 
 
 8,724
Total assets measured at fair value$256,953
 $16
 $
 $256,969


The following is a discussion of the valuation methodologies used for the Company’s assets measured at fair value:

Cash equivalents represent investments in money market funds. Cash investments in money market funds are valued using published net asset values and are classified as Level 1.

Sponsored funds represent investments in open-end funds, closed-end funds and ETFs for which the Company acts as the investment manager. The fair value of open-end funds is determined based on their published net asset values and are categorized as Level 1. The fair value of closed-end funds and ETFs is determined based on the official closing price on the exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1.

Equity securities represent securities traded on active markets and are valued at the official closing price (typically the last sale or bid) on the exchange on which the securities are primarily traded and are categorized as Level 1.

Debt securities represent investments in senior secured bank loans and are based on evaluated quotations received from independent pricing services and are categorized as Level 2.

Nonqualified retirement plan assets represent mutual funds within a nonqualified retirement plan whose fair value is determined based on their published net asset value and are categorized as Level 1.

Cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities equal or approximate fair value based on the short-term nature of these instruments.

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The Company had no Level 3 investments for the three-month periodthree and six-month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2020. The following table is a reconciliation of assets for Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value for the three monthsand six-months ended March 31,June 30, 2019:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
20192019 2019
Level 3 Investments (1)    
Balance at beginning of period$4,122
$4,417
 $4,122
Purchases (sales), net232
(4,417) (4,185)
Change in realized and unrealized gain (loss), net63

 63
Balance at end of period$4,417
$
 $

(1)
The investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third-party pricing information without adjustment.


7. Equity Transactions

Preferred Stock Conversion

On February 3, 2020, 1,150,000 shares of mandatory convertible preferred stock ("MCPS") converted to 912,870 shares of the Company's common stock. Each share of MCPS converted to 0.7938 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $125.97 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The number of shares of common stock issued upon conversion was determined based on the volume-weighted average price per share of the Company's common stock over the 20 consecutive trading day period beginning on, and including, the 22nd scheduled trading day immediately preceding the mandatory conversion date.

Dividends Declared    

On February 26,May 13, 2020, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.67 per common share to be paid on May 15,August 14, 2020 to shareholdersstockholders of record at the close of business on April 30,July 31, 2020.

Common Stock Repurchases    

During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, the Company repurchased 110,95674,897 and 185,853 common shares, respectively, at a weighted average price of $90.10$100.11 and $94.13 per share, respectively, for a total cost, including fees and expenses, of $10.0$7.5 million and $17.5 million, respectively, under its share repurchase program. In May 2020, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an additional 750,000 shares to be repurchased under the share repurchase program. As of March 31,June 30, 2020, 141,482816,585 shares remained available for repurchase. Under the terms of the program, the Company may repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time at its discretion through open market repurchases, privately negotiated transactions and/or other mechanisms, depending on price and prevailing market and business conditions. The program, which has no specified term, may be suspended or terminated at any time.    


8. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
(in thousands)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on
Securities
Available-for-Sale
 Foreign 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on
Securities
Available-for-Sale
 Foreign 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Balance at December 31, 2019$
 $9
$
 $9
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $9
 (25)
 (26)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
 (25)
 (26)
Balance at March 31, 2020$
 $(16)
Balance at June 30, 2020$
 $(17)
      
      

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(in thousands)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on
Securities
Available-for-Sale
 
Foreign 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on
Securities
Available-for-Sale
 
Foreign 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Balance at December 31, 2018$(726) $(5)$(726) $(5)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $(3)
 6
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $1
 (2)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $(254)726
 
726
 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)726
 6
726
 (2)
Balance at March 31, 2019$
 $1
Balance at June 30, 2019$
 $(7)



9. Stock-Based Compensation

Pursuant to the Company's Omnibus Incentive and Equity Plan (the "Plan"), officers, employees and directors may be granted equity-based awards, including restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance stock units ("PSUs"), stock options and unrestricted shares of common stock. At March 31,June 30, 2020, 364,416337,091 shares of common stock remained available for issuance of the 2,820,000 shares that are authorized for issuance under the Plan.

Stock-basedStock based compensation expense is summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Three Months Ended March 31,2020 2019 2020 2019
(in thousands)2020 2019       
Stock-based compensation expense$3,621
 $5,629
$6,492
 $5,755
 $10,113
 $11,384


Restricted Stock Units

Each RSU entitles the holder to one share of common stock when the restriction expires. RSUs may be time-vested or performance-contingent (PSUs) and generally vest in one to three years. Shares that are issued upon vesting are newly issued shares from the Plan and are not issued from treasury stock.

RSU activity for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 is summarized as follows: 
Number
of Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number
of Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2019528,376
 $115.74
528,376
 $115.74
Granted190,372
 $86.81
210,264
 $86.36
Forfeited(1,789) $123.14
(3,263) $121.03
Settled(123,090) $111.65
(178,859) $110.77
Outstanding at March 31, 2020593,869
 $107.29
Outstanding at June 30, 2020556,518
 $106.21

For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 and 2019, a total of 41,42662,899 and 47,65857,411 RSUs, respectively, were withheld by the Company as a result of net share settlements to settle minimum employee tax withholding obligations. The Company paid $3.6$5.5 million and $4.8$5.8 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, in minimum employee tax withholding obligations related to RSUs withheld for net share settlements. These net share settlements had the effect of share repurchases by the Company as they reduced the number of shares that would have been otherwise issued as a result of the vesting.
During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, the Company granted 68,371 PSUs, included in the table above, that contain performance-based metrics in addition to a service condition. Compensation expense for PSUs is generally recognized over a three-year service period based upon the value determined using a combination of (i) the intrinsic value method, for awards that contain a performance metric that represents a "performance condition" in accordance with ASC 718 and (ii) the Monte Carlo simulation valuation model for awards that contain a "market condition" performance metric under ASC 718.
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Compensation expense for PSU awards that contain a market condition is fixed at the date of grant and will not be adjusted in
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future periods based upon the achievement of the market condition. Compensation expense for PSU awards with a performance condition is recorded each period based upon a probability assessment of the expected outcome of the performance metric with a final adjustment upon measurement at the end of the performance period.
As of March 31,June 30, 2020, unamortized stock-based compensation expense for unvested RSUs and PSUs was $33.1$30.0 million, with a weighted-average remaining amortization period of 1.71.6 years.

Stock Options

Stock options generally cliff vest after three years and have a contractual life of 10 years.

Stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is summarized as follows:
 
Number
of Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Outstanding at December 31, 20196,654
 $39.35
Exercised(3,145) $31.74
Outstanding, vested and exercisable at March 31, 20203,509
 $46.17



10. Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period, excluding dilution for potential common stock issuances. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock, including: (i) shares issuable upon the vesting of RSUs and stock option exercises using the treasury stock method and (ii) shares issuable upon the conversion of the MCPS, as determined under the if-converted method. For purposes of calculating diluted EPS, preferred stock dividends have been subtracted from net income (loss) in periods in which utilizing the if-converted method would be anti-dilutive.

The computation of basic and diluted EPS is as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)2020 20192020 2019 2020 2019
Net Income (Loss)$1,006
 $22,468
$16,209
 $27,899
 $17,215
 $50,367
Noncontrolling interests(5,291) (722)(4,930) (973) (10,221) (1,695)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Stockholders(4,285) 21,746
11,279
 26,926
 6,994
 48,672
Preferred stock dividends
 (2,084)
 (2,084) 
 (4,168)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders$(4,285) $19,662
$11,279
 $24,842
 $6,994
 $44,504
Shares:          
Basic: Weighted-average number of shares outstanding7,422
 7,015
7,720
 6,999
 7,572
 7,010
Plus: Incremental shares from assumed conversion of dilutive instruments
 1,307
175
 1,253
 364
 1,280
Diluted: Weighted-average number of shares outstanding7,422
 8,322
7,895
 8,252
 7,936
 8,290
Earnings (Loss) per Share—Basic$(0.58) $2.80
$1.46
 $3.55
 $0.92
 $6.35
Earnings (Loss) per Share—Diluted$(0.58) $2.61
$1.43
 $3.26
 $0.88
 $5.87


The following table details the securities that have been excluded from the above computation of weighted-average number of shares for diluted EPS, because the effect would be anti-dilutive:
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Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2020 20192020 2019 2020 2019
Restricted stock units and options597
 121
35
 27
 1
 24
Preferred stock321
 
Total anti-dilutive securities918
 121
35
 27
 1
 24



11. Income Taxes

In calculating the provision for income taxes, the Company uses an estimate of the annual effective tax rate based upon the facts and circumstances at each interim period. On a quarterly basis, the estimated annual effective tax rate is adjusted, as appropriate, based upon changes in facts and circumstances, if any, as compared to those forecasted at the beginning of the fiscal year and at each interim period thereafter.

The provision for income taxes reflected U.S. federal, state and local taxes at an estimated effective tax rate of 91.1%50.9% and 15.8%20.5% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase in thecomparatively higher estimated effective tax rate for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 was primarily due to unrealized losses on variouscertain Company investments for which a valuation allowance iswas recorded.  

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12. Debt

Credit Agreement

The Company's credit agreement, as amended (the "Credit Agreement"), is comprised of (i) $365.0 million of seven-year term debt (the "Term Loan") expiring in June 2024 and (ii) a $100.0 million five-year revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") expiring in June 2022. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, the Company reduced its Term Loan by $27.5$45.0 million, including the retirement of $10.0 million of principal for $8.9 million from certain debt holders in accordance with the prepayment provisions in the Credit Agreement. At March 31,June 30, 2020, $258.2$240.7 million was outstanding under the Term Loan, and the Company had 0 outstanding borrowings under its Credit Facility. In accordance with ASC 835, Interest, the amounts outstanding under the Company's Term Loan are presented on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet net of related debt issuance costs, which were $6.7$5.9 million as of March 31,June 30, 2020.
    

13. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters

The Company is involved from time to time in litigation and arbitration, as well as examinations, inquiries and investigations by various regulatory bodies, including the SEC, involving its compliance with, among other things, securities laws, client investment guidelines, laws governing the activities of broker-dealers and other laws and regulations affecting its products and other activities. Legal and regulatory matters of this nature involve or may involve but are not limited to the Company’s activities as an employer, issuer of securities, investor, investment adviser, broker-dealer or taxpayer. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Company discusses matters with its regulators raised during regulatory examinations or is otherwise subject to their inquiry. These matters could result in censures, fines, penalties or other sanctions.

The Company accrues for a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether a loss is reasonably estimable. In addition, in the event the Company determines that a loss is not probable, but is reasonably possible, and it becomes possible to develop what the Company believes to be a reasonable range of possible loss, then the Company will include disclosures related to such matter as appropriate and in compliance with ASC 450, Contingencies. The disclosures, accruals or estimates, if any, resulting from the foregoing analysis are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter. Based on information currently available, available insurance coverage, indemnities and established reserves, the Company believes that the outcomes of its legal and regulatory proceedings are not likely, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or its consolidated financial condition. However, in the event of unexpected subsequent developments and given the
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inherent unpredictability of these legal and regulatory matters, the Company can provide no assurance that its assessment of any claim, dispute, regulatory examination or investigation or other legal matter will reflect the ultimate outcome, and an adverse outcome in certain matters could, from time to time, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows in particular quarterly or annual periods.


14. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

Redeemable noncontrolling interests represent third-party investments in the Company's CIP and minority interests held in a consolidated affiliate. Minority interests held in an affiliate are subject to holder put rights and Company call rights at established multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and, as such, are considered redeemable at other than fair value. The rights are exercisable at pre-established intervals (between four and seven years from their issuance) or upon certain conditions such as retirement. The put and call rights are not legally detachable or separately exercisable and are deemed to be embedded in the related noncontrolling interests. The Company, in purchasing affiliate equity, has the option to settle in cash or shares of the Company's common stock and is entitled to the cash flow associated with any purchased equity. Minority interests in an affiliate are recorded at estimated redemption value within redeemable noncontrolling interests on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and changes in estimated redemption value of these interests are recorded in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within noncontrolling interests.

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Redeemable noncontrolling interests for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 included the following amounts:
(in thousands) CIP Affiliate Noncontrolling Interests Total CIP Affiliate Noncontrolling Interests Total
Balances at December 31, 2019 $5,429
 $58,416
 $63,845
 $5,429
 $58,416
 $63,845
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (1,987) 648
 (1,339) (780) 1,885
 1,105
Changes in redemption value (1) 
 6,375
 6,375
 
 10,239
 10,239
Total net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (1,987) 7,023
 5,036
 (780) 12,124
 11,344
Net subscriptions (redemptions) and other 21,504
 (3,270) 18,234
 19,696
 (4,198) 15,498
Balances at March 31, 2020 $24,946
 $62,169
 $87,115
Balances at June 30, 2020 $24,345
 $66,342
 $90,687

(1) Relates to noncontrolling interests redeemable at other than fair value.


15. Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its subsidiaries and investment products that are consolidated. Voting interest entities ("VOEs") are consolidated when the Company is considered to have a controlling financial interest, which is typically present when the Company owns a majority of the voting interest in an entity or otherwise has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity.

The Company evaluates any variable interest entities ("VIEs") in which the Company has a variable interest for consolidation. A VIE is an entity in which either (i) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its own activities without additional financial support or (ii) where as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk do not possess (x) the power through voting or similar rights to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; (y) the obligation to absorb expected losses or the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity; or (z) proportionate voting and economic interests and where substantially all of the entity’s activities either involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with disproportionately fewer voting rights. If an entity has any of these characteristics, it is considered a VIE and is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

In the normal course of its business, the Company sponsors various investment products, some of which are consolidated by the Company. CIP includes both VOEs, made up primarily of open-end funds in which the Company holds a controlling financial interest, and VIEs, which primarily consist of CLOs of which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. The consolidation and deconsolidation of these investment products have no impact on net income (loss) attributable to stockholders. The Company’s risk with respect to these investment products is limited to its beneficial interests in
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these products. The Company has no right to the benefits from, and does not bear the risks associated with, these investment products beyond the Company’s investments in, and fees generated from, these products.

The following table presents the balances of CIP that, after intercompany eliminations, were reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
As ofAs of
March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
  VIEs   VIEs  VIEs   VIEs
(in thousands)VOEs CLOs Other VOEs CLOs OtherVOEs CLOs Other VOEs CLOs Other
Cash and cash equivalents$11,790
 $221,505
 $1,875
 $2,665
 $97,130
 $363
$9,966
 $72,721
 $1,098
 $2,665
 $97,130
 $363
Investments44,525
 2,117,938
 27,294
 22,223
 1,976,148
 31,739
45,560
 2,194,211
 34,049
 22,223
 1,976,148
 31,739
Other assets6,485
 22,532
 416
 1,563
 21,450
 599
5,328
 23,894
 565
 1,563
 21,450
 599
Notes payable
 (2,134,108) 
 
 (1,834,535) 

 (2,156,587) 
 
 (1,834,535) 
Securities purchased payable and other liabilities(8,419) (138,977) (438) (2,964) (164,887) (200)(5,250) (66,707) (356) (2,964) (164,887) (200)
Noncontrolling interests(23,540) (10,247) (1,406) (3,865) (10,558) (1,564)(22,304) (8,345) (2,041) (3,865) (10,558) (1,564)
Net interests in CIP$30,841
 $78,643
 $27,741
 $19,622
 $84,748
 $30,937
$33,300
 $59,187
 $33,315
 $19,622
 $84,748
 $30,937


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Consolidated CLOs

The majority of the Company's CIP that are VIEs are CLOs. At March 31,June 30, 2020, the Company consolidated 6 CLOs. The financial information of certain CLOs is included in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements on a one-month lag based upon the availability of the fund financial information. A majority-owned consolidated private fund, whose primary purpose is to invest in CLOs for which the Company serves as the collateral manager, is also included.

Investments of CLOs

The CLOs'CLOs held investments of $2.1$2.2 billion at March 31,June 30, 2020 consisting of bank loan investments, which comprise the majority of the CLOs' portfolio asset collateral and are senior secured corporate loans across a variety of industries. These bank loan investments mature at various dates between 2020 and 2028 and pay interest at LIBOR plus a spread of up to 9.00%8.50%. The CLOs may elect to reinvest any prepayments received on bank loan investments up until the periods between April 2020October 2019 and JanuaryMarch 2025, depending on the CLO. Generally, subsequent prepayments received after the reinvestment period must be used to pay down the note obligations. At March 31,June 30, 2020, the fair value of the senior bank loans exceededwas less than the unpaid principal balance by $121.9$219.3 million. At March 31,June 30, 2020, there were no material collateral assets in default.

Notes Payable of CLOs

The CLOs held notes payable with a total value, at par, of $2.4$2.5 billion at March 31, 2020, consisting of senior secured floating rate notes payable with a par value of $2.2$2.3 billion and subordinated notes with a par value of $211.4$225.9 million. These note obligations bear interest at variable rates based on LIBOR plus a pre-defined spread ranging from 0.8% to 8.7%. The principal amounts outstanding of these note obligations mature on dates ranging from October 2027 to January 2033.

The Company’s beneficial interests and maximum exposure to loss related to these consolidated CLOs is limited to (i) ownership in the subordinated notes and (ii) accrued management fees. The secured notes of the consolidated CLOs have contractual recourse only to the related assets of the CLO and are classified as financial liabilities. Although these beneficial interests are eliminated upon consolidation, the application of the measurement alternative prescribed by ASU 2014-13, Consolidation (Topic 810) ("ASU 2014-13") results in the net assets of the consolidated CLOs shown above to be equivalent to the beneficial interests retained by the Company at March 31,June 30, 2020, as shown in the table below:
(in thousands)  
Subordinated notes$77,325
$57,524
Accrued investment management fees1,318
1,663
Total beneficial interests$78,643
$59,187


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As noted above, the financial information of certain CLOs are included in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements on a one-month lag based upon the availability of financial information. The Company's beneficial interest consisting of subordinated notes in the CLOs decreased by approximately $20.0 million during the month of March 2020 primarily driven by decreases in the fair values of bank loan assets as result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects, which is not reflected in the CLOs current period results.

The following table represents income and expenses of the consolidated CLOs included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period indicated:
(in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Income:  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss), net$1,391
$(11,516)
Interest income28,748
56,942
Total income30,139
45,426
  
Expenses:  
Other operating expenses6,631
8,676
Interest expense24,486
52,636
Total expense31,117
61,312
Noncontrolling interests(255)1,123
Net Income (loss) attributable to CIP$(1,233)$(14,763)
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As summarized in the table below, the application of the measurement alternative as prescribed by ASU 2014-13 results in the consolidated net income summarized above to be equivalent to the Company’s own economic interests in the consolidated CLOs, which are eliminated upon consolidation:
(in thousands)Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Distributions received and unrealized gains (losses) on the subordinated notes held by the Company$(3,261)$(19,376)
Investment management fees2,028
4,613
Total economic interests$(1,233)$(14,763)


Fair Value Measurements of CIP

The assets and liabilities of CIP measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 by fair value hierarchy level were as follows:

As of March 31,June 30, 2020
(in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets       
Cash equivalents$221,505
 $
 $
 $221,505
Debt investments16,368
 2,151,158
 707
 2,168,233
Equity investments18,303
 2,638
 583
 21,524
Derivatives803
 1,408
 
 2,211
Total assets measured at fair value$256,979
 $2,155,204
 $1,290
 $2,413,473
Liabilities       
Notes payable$
 $2,134,108
 $
 $2,134,108
Derivatives333
 1,443
 
 1,776
Short sales313
 
 
 313
Total liabilities measured at fair value$646
 $2,135,551
 $
 $2,136,197
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(in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets       
Cash equivalents$72,721
 $
 $
 $72,721
Debt investments16,040
 2,220,486
 11,552
 2,248,078
Equity investments24,202
 1,220
 320
 25,742
Derivatives295
 511
 
 806
Total assets measured at fair value$113,258
 $2,222,217
 $11,872
 $2,347,347
Liabilities       
Notes payable$
 $2,156,587
 $
 $2,156,587
Derivatives495
 311
 
 806
Short sales421
 
 
 421
Total liabilities measured at fair value$916
 $2,156,898
 $
 $2,157,814

As of December 31, 2019
(in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets       
Cash equivalents$97,130
 $
 $
 $97,130
Debt investments218
 1,973,427
 39,389
 2,013,034
Equity investments15,872
 171
 1,033
 17,076
Total assets measured at fair value$113,220
 $1,973,598
 $40,422
 $2,127,240
Liabilities       
Notes payable$
 $1,834,535
 $
 $1,834,535
Short sales430
 
 
 430
Total liabilities measured at fair value$430
 $1,834,535
 $
 $1,834,965


The following is a discussion of the valuation methodologies used for the assets and liabilities of the Company’s CIP measured at fair value:

Cash equivalents represent investments in money market funds. Cash investments in money market funds are valued using published net asset values and are classified as Level 1.

Debt and equity investments represent the underlying debt, equity and other securities held in CIP. Equity investments are valued at the official closing price on the exchange on which the securities are traded and are generally categorized within Level 1. Level 2 investments represent most debt securities, including bank loans and certain equity securities (including non-U.S. securities), for which closing prices are not readily available or are deemed to not reflect readily available market prices,
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and are valued using an independent pricing service. Debt investments are valued based on quotations received from independent pricing services or from dealers who make markets in such securities. Bank loan investments, which are included as debt investments, are generally priced at the average mid-point of bid and ask quotations obtained from a third-party pricing service. Fair value may also be based upon valuations obtained from independent third-party brokers or dealers utilizing matrix pricing models that consider information regarding securities with similar characteristics. In certain instances, fair value has been determined utilizing discounted cash flow analyses or single broker non-binding quotes. Depending on the nature of the inputs, these assets are classified as Level 1, 2 or 3 within the fair value measurement hierarchy. Level 3 investments include debt and equity securities that are not widely traded, are illiquid or are priced by dealers based on pricing models used by market makers in the security.

Derivative assets and liabilities represent futures contracts, swaps contracts, option contracts and forward contracts held in CIP. Derivative instruments in an asset position are classified as other assets of CIP in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Derivative instruments in a liability position are classified as liabilities of CIP within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The change in fair value of such derivatives is recorded in realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments of CIP, net, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Depending on the nature of the inputs, these derivative assets and liabilities are classified as Level 1, 2 or 3 within the fair value measurement hierarchy. In connection with entering into these derivative contracts, these CIP may be required to pledge an amount of cash equal to the appropriate “initial margin” requirements. The cash pledged or on deposit is recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of the Company as Cash pledged or on deposit of CIP. The fair value of such derivatives at March 31,June 30, 2020 was immaterial.

Notes payable represent notes issued by CIP CLOs and are measured using the measurement alternative in ASU 2014-13. Accordingly, the fair value of CLO liabilities was measured as the fair value of CLO assets less the sum of (i) the fair value of the beneficial interests held by the Company, and (ii) the carrying value of any beneficial interests that represent compensation for services. The fair value of the beneficial interests held by the Company is based on third-party pricing information without adjustment.

Short sales are transactions in which a security is sold that is not owned or is owned but there is no intention to deliver, in anticipation that the price of the security will decline. Short sales are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within other liabilities of CIP and are classified as Level 1 based on the underlying equity security.

The securities purchase payable at March 31,June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 approximated fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments.
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The following table is a reconciliation of assets of CIP for Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2020 20192020 2019
Level 3 Investments of CIP (1)      
Balance at beginning of period$40,422
 $6,848
$40,422
 $6,848
Realized gains (losses), net4
 6
4
 (114)
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net(643) (45)(920) 563
Purchases119
 1,595
56
 2,157
Amortization6
 2
6
 
Sales(1,193) (429)(1,195) (2,457)
Transfers to Level 2(38,013) (7,199)(38,607) (21,891)
Transfers from Level 2588
 30,981
12,106
 40,032
Balance at end of period$1,290
 $31,759
$11,872
 $25,138
      

(1)The investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third-party pricing information without adjustment. Transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 were due to trading activities at period end.

Nonconsolidated VIEs

The Company serves as the collateral manager for other collateralized loan and collateralized bond obligations (collectively, "CDOs") that are not consolidated. The assets and liabilities of these CDOs reside in bankruptcy remote, special
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purpose entities in which the Company has no ownership of, nor holds any notes issued by, the CDOs, and provides neither recourse nor guarantees. The Company has determined that the investment management fees it receives for serving as collateral manager for these CDOs did not represent a variable interest since (i) the fees the Company earns are compensation for services provided and are commensurate with the level of effort required to provide the investment management services, (ii) the Company does not hold other interests in the CDOs that individually, or in the aggregate, would absorb more than an insignificant amount of the CDOs' expected losses or receive more than an insignificant amount of the CDOs' expected residual return, and (iii) the investment management arrangement only includes terms, conditions and amounts that are customarily present in arrangements for similar services negotiated at arm's length.
    
The Company has interests in certain other entities that are VIEs that the Company does not consolidate as it is not the primary beneficiary of those entities. The Company is not the primary beneficiary as its interest in these entities does not provide the Company with the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entities' economic performance.
At March 31,June 30, 2020, the carrying value and maximum risk of loss related to the Company's interest in these VIEs was $15.2$14.6 million.


16. Subsequent Events

On July 4, 2020, 2 wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company entered into an agreement with Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC and Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC (collectively, "AllianzGI") allowing the Company to be the investment adviser, distributor and/or administrator of certain AllianzGI's open-end, closed-end and retail separate account assets. The agreement is subject to the approval of the AllianceGI U.S. Funds Board and fund shareholders and is expected to close near year-end 2020.





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

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains statements that are, or may be considered to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). All statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs or expectations, are "forward-looking statements." These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as "expect," "estimate," "intent," "plan," "intend," "believe," "anticipate," "may," "will," "should," "could," "continue," "project," "opportunity," "predict," "would," "potential," "future," "forecast," "guarantee," "assume," "likely," "target" or similar statements or variations of such terms.

Our forward-looking statements are based on a series of expectations, assumptions and projections about the Company and the markets in which we operate, are not guarantees of future results or performance, and involve substantial risks and uncertainty, including assumptions and projections concerning our assets under management, net asset inflows and outflows, operating cash flows, business plans and ability to borrow, for all future periods. All forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q only.

We can give no assurance that such expectations or forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Actual results may differ materially. We do not undertake or plan to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in plans, assumptions, estimates or projections, or other circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, even if such results, changes or circumstances make it clear that any forward-looking information will not be realized. If there are any future public statements or disclosures by us that modify or impact any of the forward-looking statements contained in or accompanying this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, such statements or disclosures will be deemed to modify or supersede such statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Our business and our forward-looking statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, as well as the following risks and uncertainties resulting from: (i) the on-going effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated global economic disruption; (ii) any reduction in our assets under management; (iii) withdrawal, renegotiation or termination of investment advisory agreements; (iv) damage to our reputation; (v) failure to comply with investment guidelines or other contractual requirements; (vi) inability to satisfy financial covenants and payments related to our indebtedness; (vii) inability to attract and retain key personnel; (viii) challenges from the competition we face in our business; (ix) adverse regulatory and legal developments; (x) unfavorable changes in tax laws or limitations; (xi) adverse developments related to unaffiliated subadvisers; (xii) negative implications of changes in key distribution relationships; (xiii) interruptions in or failure to provide critical technological service by us or third parties; (xiv) volatility associated with our common stock; (xv) adverse civil litigation and government investigations or proceedings; (xvi) risk of loss on our investments; (xvii) inability to make quarterly common stock dividends; (xviii) lack of sufficient capital on satisfactory terms; (xix) losses or costs not covered by insurance; (xx) impairment of goodwill or intangible assets; (xxi) inability to achieve expected acquisition-related benefits; and other risks and uncertainties. Any occurrence of, or any material adverse change in, one or more risk factors or risks and uncertainties referred to above, in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and our other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") could materially and adversely affect our operations, financial results, cash flows, prospects and liquidity.

Certain other factors that may impact our continuing operations, prospects, financial results and liquidity, or that may cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements, are discussed or included in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC and are available on our website at www.virtus.com under "Investor Relations." You are urged to carefully consider all such factors.

Overview

Our Business

We provide investment management and related services to individuals and institutions. We use a multi-manager, multi-style approach, offering investment strategies from affiliated managers, each having its own distinct investment style, autonomous investment process and individual brand. By offering a broad array of products, we believe we can appeal to a greater number of investors and have offerings across market cycles and through changes in investor preferences. Our earnings
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are primarily driven by asset-based fees charged for services relating to these various products, including investment management, fund administration, distribution and shareholder services.
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We offer investment strategies for individual and institutional investors in different product structures and through multiple distribution channels. Our investment strategies are available in a diverse range of styles and disciplines, managed by a collection of differentiated investment managers. We have offerings in various asset classes (equity, fixed income and alternative), geographies (domestic, international and emerging), market capitalizations (large, mid and small), styles (growth, core and value) and investment approaches (fundamental, quantitative and thematic). Our retail products include open-end funds and exchange traded funds ("ETFs") as well as closed-end funds and retail separate accounts. Our institutional products are offered through separate accounts and pooled or commingled structures to a variety of institutional clients. We also provide subadvisory services to other investment advisers and serve as the collateral manager for structured products.

We distribute our open-end funds and ETFs principally through financial intermediaries. We have broad distribution access in the retail market, with distribution partners that include national and regional broker-dealers, independent broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, banks and insurance companies. In many of these firms, we have a number of products that are on preferred "recommended" lists and on fee-based advisory programs. Our sales efforts are supported by regional sales professionals, a national account relationship group, and separate teams for ETFs and the retirement and insurance channels. We leverage third-party distributors for off-shore products and in certain international jurisdictions. Our retail separate accounts are distributed through financial intermediaries and directly to private clients by teams at an affiliated manager.

Our institutional services are marketed through relationships with consultants as well as directly to clients. We target key market segments, including foundations and endowments, corporate, public and private pension plans, and subadvisory relationships.

Recent Market Developments

    During the first quarterhalf of 2020, the novel coronavirus global pandemic ("COVID-19") significantly impacted the global economy and financial markets, creating uncertainty, market volatility and dislocation with the S&P 500 and MSCI World indices experiencingdislocation. Financial markets experienced significant declines induring the first quarter of 2020 and in the second quarter, certain markets, including domestic equity securities, experienced recoveries erasing much of 20% and 21%, respectively.the first quarter decline.  In an effort to contain COVID-19 in the U.S., or slow its spread, the federal government and nearly every state enacted varying degrees of social containment measures, restricting business and related activities, closing borders, and restricting travel.  Governments around the world have responded to COVID-19 with economic stimulus measures. These measures are intended to support businesses, employees and consumers until economic activity andactivities recover. Although financial markets, particularly domestic equity securities, have largely recovered in the second quarter, the economy has been slower to recover. The timing and magnitude of any suchthe economic recovery, however, remainsas well as the sustainability of the financial markets second quarter recovery, is uncertain.

Impact of COVID-19 to our Business

As a result of the challenging and volatile capital, equity and credit markets that emerged late in the first quarter, our assets under management declinedexperienced significant market volatility during this period. At the end of the first quarter, our long-term assets under management were $89.5six months of 2020 with market depreciation of $16.6 billion a 16.9% decline compared toand market appreciation of $15.2 billion during the previous quarter end, which we expect to negatively impact revenues in the near term.first and second quarters of 2020, respectively. In addition, the fair market value of our seed capital and other investments have also declined.experienced similar volatility. To the extent that financial markets continue to be challenged,impacted, we may experience further decreasesvolatility in our assets under management and the fair market value of our seed capital and other investments.

Financial Highlights
 
Net lossincome per diluted share was $0.58$1.43 in the firstsecond quarter of 2020, as compared to net income per diluted share of $2.61$3.26 in the firstsecond quarter of 2019.
Total sales were $7.0$9.1 billion in the firstsecond quarter of 2020, an increase of $1.5$4.0 billion, or 27.5%77.5%, from $5.5$5.1 billion in the firstsecond quarter of 2019. Net flows were $(1.3)$2.5 billion in the firstsecond quarter of 2020 compared to $(0.1)$0.1 billion in the firstsecond quarter of 2019.
Assets under management were $90.7$108.5 billion at March 31,June 30, 2020, a decreasean increase of $11.0 billion from March 31, 2019.

Assets Under Management

At March 31, 2020, total assets under management were $90.7 billion, representing a decrease of $11.0$3.5 billion, or 10.8%3.3%, from March 31, 2019, and a decrease of $18.2 billion, or 16.7%, from December 31,June 30, 2019. The decrease in total assets under management from March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2019 was primarily due to market performance.

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Assets Under Management

At June 30, 2020, total assets under management were $108.5 billion, representing an increase of $3.5 billion, or 3.3%, from June 30, 2019, and a decrease of $0.4 billion, or 0.4%, from December 31, 2019. The change in total assets under management from June 30, 2019 included $4.6 billion of positive market performance and $0.5 billion of positive flows. The change in total assets under management from December 31, 2019 was due to $1.3 billion of negative market performance partially offset by $1.3 billion of positive net flows.

Average long-term assets under management, which represent the majority of our fee-earning asset levels, were $104.7$100.8 billion for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, an increase of $10.0$3.2 billion, or 10.6%3.3%, from $94.7$97.6 billion for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019. The increase in average long-term assets under management compared to the prior year period was primarily due to market performance partially offset byand positive net outflows.flows.

Operating Results

In the firstsecond quarter of 2020, total revenues increased 10.6%decreased 5.4% to $144.6$132.9 million from $130.7$140.5 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2019, primarily as a result of higherlower average assets under management related toin our open-end funds and retail separate accounts.funds. Operating income increased $3.6decreased $3.5 million to $24.6$26.6 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2020 compared to $21.0$30.1 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2019, primarily due to increaseddecreased revenue partially offset by lower operating expenses of consolidated products largely consisting of launch costs for a new CLO.expenses.

Assets Under Management by Product

The following table summarizes our assets under management by product:
As of March 31, ChangeAs of June 30, Change
(in millions)2020 2019 $ %2020 2019 $ %
Open-End Funds (1)$33,498
 $40,633
 $(7,135) (17.6)%$40,053
 $41,223
 $(1,170) (2.8)%
Closed-End Funds5,343
 6,553
 (1,210) (18.5)%5,639
 6,653
 (1,014) (15.2)%
Exchange Traded Funds480
 1,102
 (622) (56.4)%541
 1,078
 (537) (49.8)%
Retail Separate Accounts17,660
 17,123
 537
 3.1 %22,054
 18,260
 3,794
 20.8 %
Institutional Accounts28,210
 30,514
 (2,304) (7.6)%34,545
 32,056
 2,489
 7.8 %
Structured Products4,343
 3,998
 345
 8.6 %4,264
 3,984
 280
 7.0 %
Total Long-Term89,534
 99,923
 (10,389) (10.4)%107,096
 103,254
 3,842
 3.7 %
Liquidity (2)1,160
 1,789
 (629) (35.2)%1,365
 1,752
 (387) (22.1)%
Total$90,694
 $101,712
 $(11,018) (10.8)%$108,461
 $105,006
 $3,455
 3.3 %
Average Assets Under Management (3)$105,904
 $96,407
 $9,497
 9.9 %$102,031
 $99,316
 $2,715
 2.7 %
Average Long-Term Assets Under Management (3)$104,685
 $94,682
 $10,003
 10.6 %$100,788
 $97,569
 $3,219
 3.3 %
(1)Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, offshore funds and variable insurance funds.
(2)Represents assets under management in liquidity strategies, including in certain open-end funds and institutional accounts.
(3)Averages arefor the six-month period ended June 30 were calculated as follows:
-Funds - average daily or weekly balances
-Retail Separate Accounts - prior-quarter ending balances
-Institutional Accounts and Structured Products - average of month-end balances

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Asset Flows by Product
The following table summarizes asset flows by product:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2020 20192020 2019 2020 2019
Open-End Funds (1)          
Beginning balance$42,870
 $37,710
$33,498
 $40,633
 $42,870
 $37,710
Inflows3,874
 3,000
4,388
 2,510
 8,262
 5,510
Outflows(5,471) (3,867)(4,005) (3,214) (9,476) (7,081)
Net flows(1,597) (867)383
 (704) (1,214) (1,571)
Market performance(7,730) 3,839
Other (2)(45) (49)
Ending balance$33,498
 $40,633
Closed-End Funds   
Beginning balance$6,748
 $5,956
Inflows5
 11
Outflows
 
Net flows5
 11
Market performance(1,185) 662
Other (2)(225) (76)
Ending balance$5,343
 $6,553
Exchange Traded Funds   
Beginning balance$1,156
 $668
Inflows86
 394
Outflows(233) (46)
Net flows(147) 348
Market performance(505) 108
Other (2)(24) (22)
Ending balance$480
 $1,102
Retail Separate Accounts   
Beginning balance$20,414
 $14,998
Inflows1,061
 753
Outflows(775) (472)
Net flows286
 281
Market performance(3,040) 1,895
Other (2)
 (51)
Ending balance$17,660
 $17,123
Institutional Accounts   
Beginning balance$32,635
 $27,445
Inflows1,499
 954
Outflows(1,777) (1,154)
Net flows(278) (200)
Market performance(4,150) 3,156
Other (2)3
 113
Ending balance$28,210
 $30,514
Structured Products   
Beginning balance$3,903
 $3,640
Inflows491
 389
Outflows(42) (16)
Net flows449
 373
Market performance39
 27
Other (2)
(48) (42)
Ending balance$4,343
 $3,998
   
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Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2020 20192020 2019 2020 2019
Market performance6,244
 1,465
 (1,486) 5,304
Other (2)(72) (171) (117) (220)
Ending balance$40,053
 $41,223
 $40,053
 $41,223
Closed-End Funds       
Beginning balance$5,343
 $6,553
 $6,748
 $5,956
Inflows
 9
 5
 20
Outflows
 
 
 
Net flows
 9
 5
 20
Market performance380
 182
 (805) 844
Other (2)(84) (91) (309) (167)
Ending balance$5,639
 $6,653
 $5,639
 $6,653
Exchange Traded Funds       
Beginning balance$480
 $1,102
 $1,156
 $668
Inflows74
 132
 160
 526
Outflows(140) (117) (373) (163)
Net flows(66) 15
 (213) 363
Market performance137
 (5) (368) 103
Other (2)(10) (34) (34) (56)
Ending balance$541
 $1,078
 $541
 $1,078
Retail Separate Accounts       
Beginning balance$17,660
 $17,123
 $20,414
 $14,998
Inflows1,483
 731
 2,544
 1,484
Outflows(654) (447) (1,429) (919)
Net flows829
 284
 1,115
 565
Market performance3,560
 877
 520
 2,772
Other (2)5
 (24) 5
 (75)
Ending balance$22,054
 $18,260
 $22,054
 $18,260
Institutional Accounts       
Beginning balance$28,210
 $30,514
 $32,635
 $27,445
Inflows3,141
 1,737
 4,640
 2,691
Outflows(1,666) (1,259) (3,443) (2,413)
Net flows1,475
 478
 1,197
 278
Market performance4,877
 1,141
 727
 4,297
Other (2)(17) (77) (14) 36
Ending balance$34,545
 $32,056
 $34,545
 $32,056
Structured Products       
Beginning balance$4,343
 $3,998
 $3,903
 $3,640
Inflows
 
 491
 389
Outflows(73) (21) (115) (37)
Net flows(73) (21) 376
 352
Market performance33
 56
 72
 83
Other (2)
(39) (49) (87) (91)
Ending balance$4,264
 $3,984
 $4,264
 $3,984
Total Long-Term          
Beginning balance$107,726
 $90,417
$89,534
 $99,923
 $107,726
 $90,417
Inflows7,016
 5,501
9,086
 5,119
 16,102
 10,620
Outflows(8,298) (5,555)(6,538) (5,058) (14,836) (10,613)
Net flows(1,282) (54)2,548
 61
 1,266
 7
Market performance(16,571) 9,687
15,231
 3,716
 (1,340) 13,403
Other (2)(339) (127)(217) (446) (556) (573)
Ending balance$89,534
 $99,923
$107,096
 $103,254
 $107,096
 $103,254
Liquidity (3)   
Beginning balance$1,178
 $1,613
Other (2)(18) 176
Ending balance$1,160
 $1,789
Total   
Beginning balance$108,904
 $92,030
Inflows7,016
 5,501
Outflows(8,298) (5,555)
Net flows(1,282) (54)
Market performance(16,571) 9,687
Other (2)(357) 49
Ending balance$90,694
 $101,712
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 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)2020 2019 2020 2019
Liquidity (3)       
Beginning balance$1,160
 $1,789
 $1,178
 $1,613
Other (2)205
 (37) 187
 139
Ending balance$1,365
 $1,752
 $1,365
 $1,752
Total       
Beginning balance$90,694
 $101,712
 $108,904
 $92,030
Inflows9,086
 5,119
 16,102
 10,620
Outflows(6,538) (5,058) (14,836) (10,613)
Net flows2,548
 61
 1,266
 7
Market performance15,231
 3,716
 (1,340) 13,403
Other (2)(12) (483) (369) (434)
Ending balance$108,461
 $105,006
 $108,461
 $105,006
(1)Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, offshore funds and variable insurance funds.
(2)Represents open-end and closed-end fund distributions net of reinvestments, the net change in assets from liquidity strategies and the effect on net flows from non-sales related activities such as asset acquisitions/(dispositions), seed capital investments/(withdrawals), structured products reset transactions and the use of leverage.
(3)Represents assets under management in liquidity strategies, including in certain open-end funds and institutional accounts.


Assets Under Management by Asset Class

The following table summarizes our assets under management by asset class:
As of March 31, Change % of TotalAs of June 30, Change % of Total
(in millions)2020 2019 $ % 2020 20192020 2019 $ % 2020 2019
Asset Class                      
Equity$57,180
 $61,781
 $(4,601) (7.4)% 63.0% 60.7%$73,823
 $64,888
 $8,935
 13.8 % 68.1% 61.8%
Fixed income28,231
 33,674
 (5,443) (16.2)% 31.1% 33.1%28,870
 32,983
 (4,113) (12.5)% 26.6% 31.4%
Alternatives (1)4,123
 4,468
 (345) (7.7)% 4.6% 4.4%4,403
 5,383
 (980) (18.2)% 4.1% 5.1%
Liquidity (2)1,160
 1,789
 (629) (35.2)% 1.3% 1.8%1,365
 1,752
 (387) (22.1)% 1.2% 1.7%
Total$90,694
 $101,712
 $(11,018) (10.8)% 100.0% 100.0%$108,461
 $105,006
 $3,455
 3.3 % 100.0% 100.0%
 

(1)Consists of real estate securities, mid-stream energy securities and master limited partnerships, options strategies and other.
(2)Represents assets under management in liquidity strategies, including in certain open-end funds and institutional accounts.

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Average Assets Under Management and Average Basis Points

The following table summarizes the average management fees earned in basis points and average assets under management:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,
Average Fee Earned
(expressed in basis points)
 
Average Assets Under
 Management
 (in millions) (2)
Average Fee Earned
(expressed in basis points)
 
Average Assets Under
 Management
 (in millions) (2)
2020 2019 2020 20192020 2019 2020 2019
Products              
Open-End Funds (1)57.8
 54.6
 $41,060
 $39,532
58.4
 55.7
 $37,198
 $40,961
Closed-End Funds62.8
 64.9
 6,524
 6,258
61.8
 65.0
 5,566
 6,551
Exchange Traded Funds21.3
 16.7
 962
 871
14.1
 23.4
 554
 1,082
Retail Separate Accounts50.7
 48.7
 20,414
 14,998
51.0
 48.4
 17,660
 17,123
Institutional Accounts29.2
 30.6
 31,534
 29,354
31.3
 30.8
 31,648
 30,771
Structured Products33.9
 37.1
 4,191
 3,669
26.8
 35.3
 4,265
 3,968
All Long-Term Products46.8
 45.9
 104,685
 94,682
46.8
 46.3
 96,891
 100,456
Liquidity (3)9.8
 9.9
 1,219
 1,725
11.8
 10.6
 1,267
 1,769
All Products46.4
 45.3
 $105,904
 $96,407
46.3
 45.7
 $98,158
 $102,225
              
Six Months Ended June 30,
Average Fee Earned
(expressed in basis points)
 
Average Assets Under
 Management
 (in millions) (2)
2020 2019 2020 2019
Products       
Open-End Funds (1)58.1
 55.2
 $39,129
 $40,247
Closed-End Funds62.3
 65.0
 6,045
 6,404
Exchange Traded Funds18.7
 20.4
 758
 977
Retail Separate Accounts50.8
 48.6
 19,037
 16,061
Institutional Accounts30.3
 30.7
 31,591
 30,062
Structured Products30.3
 36.1
 4,228
 3,818
All Long-Term Products46.8
 46.1
 100,788
 97,569
Liquidity (3)10.8
 10.2
 1,243
 1,747
All Products46.4
 45.5
 $102,031
 $99,316
 
(1)Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, offshore funds and variable insurance funds.
(2)Averages are calculated as follows:
-Funds - average daily or weekly balances
-Retail Separate Accounts - prior-quarter ending balances
-Institutional Accounts and Structured Products - average of month-end balances
(3)Represents assets under management in liquidity strategies, including in certain open-end funds and institutional accounts.

Average fees earned represent investment management fees before the impact of consolidation of investment products ("CIP") divided by average net assets. Fund fees are calculated based on average daily or weekly net assets. Retail separate account fees are calculated based on the end of the preceding or current quarter’s asset values or on an average of month-end balances. Institutional account fees are calculated based on an average of month-end balances or current quarter’s asset values. Structured product fees are calculated based on a combination of the underlying cash flows and the principal value of the product. Average fees earned will vary based on several factors, including the asset mix and expense reimbursements to funds.

The average fee rate earned on long-term products for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 increased by 0.90.5 and 0.7 basis points, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year. The primary reason for the increase during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 was due to changes in the underlying asset mix to higher fee earning strategies in open-end funds and retail separate accounts during the current year.
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Results of Operations
Summary Financial Data
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 % 2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %
Investment management fees$120,288
 $105,918
 $14,370
 13.6 %$110,550
 $114,591
 $(4,041) (3.5)% $230,838
 $220,509
 $10,329
 4.7 %
Other revenue24,278
 24,800
 (522) (2.1)%22,344
 25,898
 (3,554) (13.7)% 46,622
 50,698
 (4,076) (8.0)%
Total revenues144,566
 130,718
 13,848
 10.6 %132,894
 140,489
 (7,595) (5.4)% 277,460
 271,207
 6,253
 2.3 %
Total operating expenses119,964
 109,719
 10,245
 9.3 %106,272
 110,361
 (4,089) (3.7)% 226,236
 220,080
 6,156
 2.8 %
Operating income (loss)24,602
 20,999
 3,603
 17.2 %26,622
 30,128
 (3,506) (11.6)% 51,224
 51,127
 97
 0.2 %
Other income (expense), net(15,601) 1,962
 (17,563) (895.2)%(435) 12,455
 (12,890) (103.5)% (16,036) 14,417
 (30,453) (211.2)%
Interest income (expense), net2,296
 3,726
 (1,430) (38.4)%(2,400) (5,896) 3,496
 (59.3)% (104) (2,170) 2,066
 (95.2)%
Income (loss) before income taxes11,297
 26,687
 (15,390) (57.7)%23,787
 36,687
 (12,900) (35.2)% 35,084
 63,374
 (28,290) (44.6)%
Income tax expense (benefit)10,291
 4,219
 6,072
 143.9 %7,578
 8,788
 (1,210) (13.8)% 17,869
 13,007
 4,862
 37.4 %
Net income (loss)1,006
 22,468
 (21,462) (95.5)%16,209
 27,899
 (11,690) (41.9)% 17,215
 50,367
 (33,152) (65.8)%
Noncontrolling interests(5,291) (722) (4,569) 632.8 %(4,930) (973) (3,957) 406.7 % (10,221) (1,695) (8,526) 503.0 %
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Stockholders(4,285) 21,746
 (26,031) (119.7)%11,279
 26,926
 (15,647) (58.1)% 6,994
 48,672
 (41,678) (85.6)%
Preferred stockholder dividends
 (2,084) 2,084
 (100.0)%
 (2,084) 2,084
 (100.0)% 
 (4,168) 4,168
 (100.0)%
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders$(4,285) $19,662
 $(23,947) (121.8)%$11,279
 $24,842
 $(13,563) (54.6)% $6,994
 $44,504
 $(37,510) (84.3)%
Earnings (loss) per share-diluted$(0.58) $2.61
 $(3.19) (122.2)%

Revenues

Revenues by source were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 % 2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %
Investment management fees                      
Open-end funds$59,108
 $53,293
 $5,815
 10.9 %$54,018
 $56,973
 $(2,955) (5.2)% $113,126
 $110,266
 $2,860
 2.6 %
Closed-end funds10,179
 10,019
 160
 1.6 %8,557
 10,620
 (2,063) (19.4)% 18,736
 20,639
 (1,903) (9.2)%
Retail separate accounts25,714
 18,005
 7,709
 42.8 %22,398
 20,664
 1,734
 8.4 % 48,112
 38,669
 9,443
 24.4 %
Institutional accounts22,917
 22,177
 740
 3.3 %24,606
 23,656
 950
 4.0 % 47,523
 45,833
 1,690
 3.7 %
Structured products1,574
 1,647
 (73) (4.4)%417
 1,585
 (1,168) (73.7)% 1,991
 3,232
 (1,241) (38.4)%
Other products796
 777
 19
 2.4 %554
 1,093
 (539) (49.3)% 1,350
 1,870
 (520) (27.8)%
Total investment management fees120,288
 105,918
 14,370
 13.6 %110,550
 114,591
 (4,041) (3.5)% 230,838
 220,509
 10,329
 4.7 %
Distribution and service fees9,460
 10,063
 (603) (6.0)%8,889
 10,617
 (1,728) (16.3)% 18,349
 20,680
 (2,331) (11.3)%
Administration and shareholder service fees14,653
 14,413
 240
 1.7 %13,289
 15,054
 (1,765) (11.7)% 27,942
 29,467
 (1,525) (5.2)%
Other income and fees165
 324
 (159) (49.1)%166
 227
 (61) (26.9)% 331
 551
 (220) (39.9)%
Total revenues$144,566
 $130,718
 $13,848
 10.6 %$132,894
 $140,489
 $(7,595) (5.4)% $277,460
 $271,207
 $6,253
 2.3 %

Investment Management Fees

Investment management fees are earned based on a percentage of assets under management and are paid pursuant to the terms of the respective investment management contracts, which generally require monthly or quarterly payments. Investment management fees increaseddecreased by $14.4$4.0 million, or 13.6%3.5%, and increased $10.3 million, or 4.7%, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in the prior yearyear. The decrease in investment management fees during the three-month period was due to an increasea decrease in average assets under management of $9.5$4.1 billion, or 9.9%4.0%, andpartially offset by an increase in the total average fee rate of 1.10.6 basis points. The increase in investment management fees during the six-month period was due to an increase in average assets under management of $2.7 billion and an increase in
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the total average fee rate of 0.9 basis points.

Distribution and Service Fees

Distribution and service fees are sales- and asset-based fees earned from open-end funds for marketing and distribution services. Distribution and service fees decreased by $0.6$1.7 million, or 6.0%16.3%, and $2.3 million, or 11.3%, for the three and six months ended March 31,
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June 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to lower sales and average assets for open-end funds in share classes that have distribution and service fees.

Administration and Shareholder Service Fees

Administration and shareholder service fees represent fees earned for fund administration and shareholder services from our open-end mutual funds and certain of our closed-end funds. Fund administration and shareholder service fees increaseddecreased by $0.2$1.8 million, or 1.7%11.7%, and $1.5 million, or 5.2%, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year primarily due to the increasedecrease in average assets under management for open-end funds.

Other Income and Fees

Other income and fees primarily represent contingent sales charges earned from investor redemptions of certain shares sold without a front-end sales charge. Other income and fees decreased $0.2 million, or 49.1%,remained generally consistent for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year primarily due to a lower level of redemption income.year.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses by category were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 % 2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %
Operating expenses                      
Employment expenses$66,130
 $60,851
 $5,279
 8.7 %$60,163
 $58,123
 $2,040
 3.5 % $126,293
 $118,974
 $7,319
 6.2 %
Distribution and other asset-based expenses19,409
 19,764
 (355) (1.8)%17,345
 21,322
 (3,977) (18.7)% 36,754
 41,086
 (4,332) (10.5)%
Other operating expenses18,885
 18,723
 162
 0.9 %17,436
 19,174
 (1,738) (9.1)% 36,321
 37,897
 (1,576) (4.2)%
Other operating expenses of CIP6,749
 451
 6,298
 1,396.5 %2,179
 2,568
 (389) (15.1)% 8,928
 3,019
 5,909
 195.7 %
Restructuring and severance
 1,176
 (1,176) (100.0)%420
 320
 100
 31.3 % 420
 1,496
 (1,076) (71.9)%
Depreciation expense1,258
 1,213
 45
 3.7 %1,196
 1,271
 (75) (5.9)% 2,454
 2,484
 (30) (1.2)%
Amortization expense7,533
 7,541
 (8) (0.1)%7,533
 7,583
 (50) (0.7)% 15,066
 15,124
 (58) (0.4)%
Total operating expenses$119,964
 $109,719
 $10,245
 9.3 %$106,272
 $110,361
 $(4,089) (3.7)% $226,236
 $220,080
 $6,156
 2.8 %

Employment Expenses

Employment expenses consist of fixed and variable compensation and related employee benefit costs. Employment expenses for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 were $66.1$60.2 million and $126.3 million, respectively, which represented an increase of $5.3$2.0 million, or 8.7%3.5%, and $7.3 million, or 6.2%, compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year. The increase for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 was primarily due to increased sales-based compensation partially offset by lower profit-based compensation. The increase for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily due to increased profit- and sales-based compensation partially offset by lower stock-based compensation.

Distribution and Other Asset-Based Expenses

Distribution and other asset-based expenses consist primarily of payments to third-party client intermediaries for providing services to investors in sponsored investment products. These payments are primarily based on percentages of sales, assets under management or revenues. These expenses also include the amortization of deferred sales commissions related to up-front commissions on shares sold without a front-end sales charge to shareholders. The deferred sales commissions are amortized on a straight-line basis over the periods in which commissions are generally recovered from distribution fee revenues
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and contingent sales charges received from shareholders of the funds upon redemption of their shares. Distribution and other asset-based expenses decreased by $0.4$4.0 million, or 1.8%18.7%, and $4.3 million, or 10.5%, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, respectively, as compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year, primarily due to a lower percentage of sales and assets under management in share classes that have distribution and other asset-based expenses.
 
Other Operating Expenses

Other operating expenses primarily consist of investment research and technology costs, professional fees, travel and distribution related costs, rent and occupancy expenses, and other business costs. Other operating expenses for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 increaseddecreased by $0.2$1.7 million, or 0.9%9.1%, primarilyand $1.6 million, or 4.2%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, due to higher fund related expenses partially offset
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by decreased travel rent and other office expenses.expenses primarily as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on the current operating environment.

Other Operating Expenses of CIP

Other operating expenses of CIP increased $6.3decreased $0.4 million, or 15.1% to $6.7 million, from $0.5$2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.June 30, 2020 and increased $5.9 million, or 195.7%, to $8.9 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increase indecrease during the three-month period was primarily due to costs associated with the issuance of a new CLO.CLO in the prior-year period. The increase in the six-month period was primarily due to costs associated with the issuance of an additional CLO as well as the refinancing of debt for two CLOs in the current year period.

Restructuring and Severance

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, we incurred $0.4 million in restructuring and severance costs. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we incurred $0.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively in restructuring and severance costs. The costs primarily related to severance costs in all periods.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense consists primarily of the straight-line depreciation of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements. Depreciation expense remained generally consistent for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year.

Amortization Expense

Amortization expense consists of the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives.
Amortization expense remained generally consistent for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year.

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense), net by category were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 % 2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %
Other Income (Expense)                      
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net$(7,544) $3,433
 $(10,977) (319.7)%$7,114
 $2,039
 $5,075
 248.9 %
$(430) $5,472
 $(5,902) (107.9)%
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of CIP, net(8,669) (1,921) (6,748) 351.3 %(6,744) 9,720
 (16,464) (169.4)% (15,413) 7,799
 (23,212) (297.6)%
Other income (expense), net612
 450
 162
 36.0 %(805) 696
 (1,501) (215.7)% (193) 1,146
 (1,339) (116.8)%
Total Other Income (Expense), net$(15,601) $1,962
 $(17,563) (895.2)%$(435) $12,455
 $(12,890) (103.5)% $(16,036) $14,417
 $(30,453) (211.2)%

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net changed during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 by $11.0$5.1 million, or 248.9%, and $(5.9) million, or (107.9)%, respectively, as compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year.
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The realized and unrealized gains and losses during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 were primarily due to unrealized losses due toreflected changes in overall market conditions experienced during the quarter.periods.

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of CIP, net

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of CIP, net changed $6.7$(16.5) million, or (169.4)%, and $(23.2) million, or (297.6)%, respectively, during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year. The change for the three months ended March 31, 2020 consisted primarily of an increase in net realized and unrealized losses of $90.3$81.7 million and $171.9 million for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020, respectively, primarily due to changes in market values of leveraged loans, partially offset by an increase of $83.6$65.2 million and $148.7 million in the three- and six-month periods, respectively, in unrealized gains on notes payable.

Other income (expense), net
    
Other income (expense), net increased $0.2decreased $1.5 million, or (215.7)%, and $1.3 million, or (116.8)%, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year due to increased earningslosses from equity method investments during the current year period.
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periods.

Interest Income (Expense)

Interest Income (Expense), net by category were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 % 2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %
Interest Income (Expense)                      
Interest expense$(3,199) $(5,165) $1,966
 (38.1)%$(3,126) $(5,151) $2,025
 (39.3)% $(6,325) $(10,316) $3,991
 (38.7)%
Interest and dividend income752
 1,190
 (438) (36.8)%242
 964
 (722) (74.9)% 994
 2,154
 (1,160) (53.9)%
Interest and dividend income of investments of CIP29,229
 27,402
 1,827
 6.7 %28,634
 29,368
 (734) (2.5)% 57,863
 56,770
 1,093
 1.9 %
Interest expense of CIP(24,486) (19,701) (4,785) 24.3 %(28,150) (31,077) 2,927
 (9.4)% (52,636) (50,778) (1,858) 3.7 %
Total Interest Income (Expense), net$2,296
 $3,726
 $(1,430) (38.4)%$(2,400) $(5,896) $3,496
 (59.3)% $(104) $(2,170) $2,066
 (95.2)%

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $2.0 million, or 38.1%39.3%, and $4.0 million, or 38.7%, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year. The decrease wasdecreases were due to a decrease in the average levels of debt outstanding, including a gain on the early extinguishment of debt in the current yearsix-month period, and a lower average interest rate compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year.

Interest and Dividend Income

Interest and dividend income is earned on cash equivalents and our marketable securities. Interest and dividend income decreased $0.4$0.7 million, or 36.8%74.9%, and $1.2 million, or 53.9%, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year. The decrease wasdecreases were primarily due to lower interest rates earned on cash and lower investment balances as compared to the corresponding periodperiods in the prior year.

Interest and Dividend Income of Investments of CIP
    
Interest and dividend income of investments of CIP increased $1.8decreased $0.7 million, or 6.7%2.5%, and increased $1.1 million, or 1.9%, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decrease during the three-month period was primarily due to a decrease in interest rates partially offset by increased investments of CIP. The increase during the six-months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increaseyear was due to increased investments of CIP during the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in the prior year.current year period.

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Interest Expense of CIP
    
Interest expense of CIP represents interest expense on the notes payable of CIP. Interest expense of CIP decreased by $2.9 million, or 9.4%, and increased by $4.8$1.9 million, or 24.3%3.7%, respectively, for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, compared to the same periodperiods in the prior year. The decrease during the three months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily due to $4.5 million of amortization of discounts on notes payable in the prior year partially offset by higher average debt balances of CIP during the current year period. The increase during the six-month period was primarily due to higher average debt balances of CIP as well as $3.3 million of amortization of discounts on notes payable induring the three months ended March 31, 2020.current year period.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The provision for income taxes reflected U.S. federal, state and local taxes at an estimated effective tax rate of 91.1%50.9% and 15.8%20.5% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase in the estimated effective tax rate for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 was primarily due to unrealized losses on various Company investments for which a valuation allowance iswas recorded.  

On March 27, 2020, the United States enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, referred to herein as the CARES Act, which contains several income tax provisions. Some of these tax provisions are expected to be effective retroactively for years ending before the date of enactment. The Company has evaluated the current legislation and, at this time, does not anticipate the CARES Act to have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Certain Financial Data
The following table summarizes certain financial data relating to our liquidity and capital resources:
March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 ChangeJune 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Change
(in thousands)2020 vs. 2019 %    2020 vs. 2019 %    
Balance Sheet Data              
Cash and cash equivalents$158,456
 $221,781
 $(63,325) (28.6)%$168,268
 $221,781
 $(53,513) (24.1)%
Investments56,853
 83,206
 (26,353) (31.7)%61,301
 83,206
 (21,905) (26.3)%
Debt251,465
 277,839
 (26,374) (9.5)%234,765
 277,839
 (43,074) (15.5)%
Redeemable noncontrolling interests87,115
 63,845
 23,270
 36.4 %90,687
 63,845
 26,842
 42.0 %
Total equity666,466
 686,257
 (19,791) (2.9)%666,511
 686,257
 (19,746) (2.9)%
 
Three Months Ended March 31, ChangeSix Months Ended June 30, Change
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019 %
Cash Flow Data              
Provided by (Used In):              
Operating Activities$(252,320) $(23,215) $(229,105) 986.9 %$(449,712) $(143,668) $(306,044) 213.0 %
Investing Activities9,366
 (2,095) 11,461
 (547.1)%9,249
 (5,638) 14,887
 (264.0)%
Financing Activities314,641
 (31,280) 345,921
 (1,105.9)%370,577
 145,934
 224,643
 153.9 %

Overview

At March 31,June 30, 2020, we had $158.5$168.3 million of cash and cash equivalents and $56.9$61.3 million of investments, which included $35.5$40.0 million of investment securities, compared to $221.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and $83.2 million of investments, which included $61.0 million of investment securities, at December 31, 2019.

At March 31,June 30, 2020, we had $258.2$240.7 million of principal outstanding under our term loan maturing June 1, 2024 and no outstanding borrowings under our $100.0 million revolving credit facility. The Company's liquidity and capital resources were not materially impacted by COVID-19 and relatedthe economic conditions during the first quartersix months of 2020. For further discussion regarding2020 as a result of the potential future impactsCOVID-19 pandemic.

Table of COVID-19 and related economic conditions on the Company's liquidity and capital resources, see "Part II-Item 1A-Risk Factors."Contents

Uses of Capital

Our main uses of capital related to operating activities include payments of annual incentive compensation, interest on our indebtedness, income taxes and other operating expenses, which primarily consist of investment research, technology costs, professional fees and distribution and occupancy costs. Annual incentive compensation, which is one of the largest annual operating cash expenditures, is typically paid in the first quarter of the year. In the first quarter of 2020 and 2019, we paid $84.7 million and $76.2 million, respectively, in incentive compensation earned during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

In addition to operating activities, other uses of cash could include: (i) investments in organic growth, including expanding our distribution efforts; (ii) seeding or launching new products, including seeding funds or sponsoring CLO issuances; (iii) principal payments on debt outstanding through scheduled amortization, excess cash flow payment requirements or additional paydowns; (iv) dividend payments to common stockholders; (v) repurchases of our common stock; (vi) investments in our infrastructure; (vii) investments in inorganic growth opportunities as they arise;arise where the purchase price can take the form of upfront payments and/or contingent consideration; (viii) integration costs, including restructuring and severance, related to potential acquisitions, if any; and (ix) potential purchases of affiliate noncontrolling interests.

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Capital and Reserve Requirements

We operate a broker-dealer subsidiary registered with the SEC that is subject to certain rules regarding minimum net capital. The broker-dealer is required to maintain a ratio of "aggregate indebtedness" to "net capital," as defined, which may not exceed 15 to 1 and must also maintain a minimum amount of net capital. Failure to meet these requirements could result in adverse consequences to us, including additional reporting requirements, a lower required ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital or interruption of our business. At March 31,June 30, 2020, the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital of our broker-dealer was below the maximum allowed, and net capital was significantly greater than the required minimum.

Balance Sheet

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash in banks and money market fund investments. Investments consist primarily of investments in our sponsored funds. CIP represent investment products for which we provide investment management services and where we have either a controlling financial interest or we are considered the primary beneficiary of an investment product that is considered a variable interest entity.
 
Operating Cash Flow

Net cash used in operating activities of $252.3$449.7 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 increased by $229.1$306.0 million from net cash used in operating activities of $23.2$143.7 million for the same period in the prior year primarily due to increased net purchases of investments by CIP of $230.8$294.0 million in the current year period compared to the prior year period.

Investing Cash Flow

Cash flows from investing activities consist primarily of capital expenditures and other investing activities related to our business operations. Net cash provided by investing activities was $9.4$9.2 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $2.1$5.6 million in the same period for the prior year. The primary investing activities for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 were related increases in cash of CIP due to the consolidation of additional investment products. The primary investing activities for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019 were capital expenditures on our corporate office spaceand other asset purchases of $2.6$6.1 million partially offset by the sale of investments in unconsolidated CLOs of $2.0 million.

Financing Cash Flow

Cash flows from financing activities consist primarily of the issuance of common stock, return of capital through repurchases of common shares, dividends, withholding obligations for the net share settlement of employee share transactions, issuance of and repayment of debt by us, our CIP and contributions to noncontrolling interests related to CIP. Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $345.9$224.6 million to $314.6$370.6 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 as compared to net cash used inprovided by financing activities of $31.3$145.9 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2019. Net cash provided by financing activities changedincreased during the period primarily due to an increase of $360.8$249.9 million in net borrowings of CIP during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 compared to the prior year period, partially offset by an increase of $14.1$19.2 million on the repayment of debt during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 compared to the prior year period.

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Credit Agreement

The Company's credit agreement, as amended (the "Credit Agreement"), is comprised of (i) $365.0 million of seven-year term debt (the "Term Loan") expiring in June 2024 and (ii) a $100.0 million five-year revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") expiring in June 2022. At March 31,June 30, 2020, $258.2$240.7 million was outstanding under the Term Loan, and there were no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 835, Interest, the amounts outstanding under the Term Loan are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet net of related debt issuance costs, which were $6.7$5.9 million as of March 31,June 30, 2020.
    
Contractual Obligations

Our contractual obligations are summarized in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. As of March 31,June 30, 2020, there have been no material changes outside of the ordinary course of business in our contractual obligations since December 31, 2019.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our financial statements and the accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require the use of estimates. Actual results will vary from these estimates. A discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates is included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. A complete description of our significant accounting policies is included in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There were no material changes in our critical accounting policies in the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2020.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
For a discussion of accounting standards, see Note 2 in our condensed consolidated financial statements. 

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company is primarily exposed to market risk associated with unfavorable movements in interest rates and securities prices. Except for the broad effects of COVID-19 on the global economy and major financial markets, during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020, there were no material changes to the information contained in Part II, Item 7A of the Company's 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (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 that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of March 31,June 30, 2020, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.





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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 
Item 1.        Legal Proceedings

Legal Matters

The Company is involved from time to time in litigation and arbitration, as well as examinations, inquiries and investigations by various regulatory bodies, including the SEC, involving its compliance with, among other things, securities laws, client investment guidelines, laws governing the activities of broker-dealers and other laws and regulations affecting its products and other activities. Legal and regulatory matters of this nature involve or may involve but are not limited to the Company’s activities as an employer, issuer of securities, investor, investment adviser, broker-dealer or taxpayer. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Company discusses matters with its regulators raised during regulatory examinations or is otherwise subject to their inquiry. These matters could result in censures, fines, penalties or other sanctions.

The Company accrues for a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether a loss is reasonably estimable. In addition, in the event the Company determines that a loss is not probable, but is reasonably possible, and it becomes possible to develop what the Company believes to be a reasonable range of possible loss, then the Company will include disclosures related to such matter as appropriate and in compliance with ASC 450, Contingencies. The disclosures, accruals or estimates, if any, resulting from the foregoing analysis are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter. Based on information currently available, available insurance coverage, indemnities and established reserves, the Company believes that the outcomes of its legal and regulatory proceedings are not likely, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or its consolidated financial condition. However, in the event of unexpected subsequent developments and given the inherent unpredictability of these legal and regulatory matters, the Company can provide no assurance that its assessment of any claim, dispute, regulatory examination or investigation or other legal matter will reflect the ultimate outcome, and an adverse outcome in certain matters could, from time to time, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows in particular quarterly or annual periods.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors
There have been no significant changes to the Company’s risk factors from those previously reported in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, other than as noted below.

The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated global economic disruption and uncertainty have affected, and may further affect, our business, results of operations and financial condition.

As previously indicated in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, our results of operations are affected by certain economic factors, including the condition of the securities markets. The global financial markets, including the capital, equity and credit markets, have been challenged in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and its related economic impact. As a result of the ongoing difficult market and economic conditions, our assets under management declined 17% during the first quarter of 2020, which we expect to negatively impact revenues in the near term. The broader implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on our results of operations and overall financial performance remain uncertain and, to the extent the financial markets continue to experience challenges, we may experience further declines in our assets under management, which will adversely affect our revenues and earnings, and the fair value of our seed capital and other investments. Although we believe we have sufficient liquidity and capital resources to effectively continue operations for the foreseeable future, continued deterioration of worldwide credit and financial markets may limit our ability to raise capital and financing may not be available to us in sufficient amounts, on acceptable terms, or at all. If we are unable to access sufficient capital on acceptable terms, our business could be adversely impacted.

In an effort to protect the health and safety of our employees, we implemented various measures to reduce the impact of COVID-19 across our organization, while also maintaining business continuity. Consistent with government guidelines and mandates, these initiatives included the adoption of social distancing policies, work-at-home arrangements, and suspending employee travel. Currently, nearly all of our employees are working remotely from home in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus and maintain the health and safety of our employees. While our work from home efforts have been successful to date, operating remotely for an extended period could result in operational challenges, strain our technology resources and/or expose us to an increased number of cybersecurity threats. A decline in the health and safety of our employees, including key employees, or material disruptions to their ability to work remotely, including power or Internet outages or electronic systems
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failures, could negatively affect our ability to operate our business normally and have a material adverse impact on our results
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of operations or financial condition.

Additionally, many of the key service providers and vendors upon which we rely also have transitioned to remote work environments pursuant to business continuity plans. While, to date, the effects of COVID-19 have not had a material negative impact on the services they provide to us, or, we believe, their business operations or service levels, to the extent that the COVID-19 virus continues to spread and affect the employee base or operations of our service providers, disruptions in or the inability to provide services to us could negatively impact our business operations.

Please see additional discussion in Part I, Item 2. “Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

Item 2.        Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

As of March 31,June 30, 2020, 4,180,0454,930,045 shares of our common stock had been authorized to be repurchased under the share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors, and 141,482816,585 shares remained available for repurchase. Under the terms of the program, we may repurchase shares of our common stock from time to time at our discretion through open market repurchases, privately negotiated transactions and/or other mechanisms, depending on price and prevailing market and business conditions. The program, which has no specified term, may be suspended or terminated at any time.

The following table sets forth information regarding our share repurchases in each month during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2020:    
PeriodTotal number of shares purchased Average price paid per share (1) Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs (2) Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (2)
January 1-31, 2020
 $
 
 252,438
February 1-29, 202019,588
 $127.01
 19,588
 232,850
March 1-31, 202091,368
 $82.18
 91,368
 141,482
Total110,956
   110,956
  
PeriodTotal number of shares purchased Average price paid per share (1) Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs (2) Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (2)
April 1-30, 2020
 $
 
 141,482
May 1-31, 202038,705
 $89.46
 38,705
 852,777
June 1-30, 202036,192
 $111.49
 36,192
 816,585
Total74,897
   74,897
  
(1)
Average price paid per share is calculated on a settlement basis and excludes commissions.    
(2)  
The share repurchases above were completed pursuant to a program announced in the fourth quarter of 2010 and most recently expanded in December 2017.May 2020. This repurchase program is not subject to an expiration date.

There were no unregistered sales of equity securities during the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Shares of our common stock purchased by participants in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan were delivered to participant accounts via open market purchases at fair value by the third-party administrator under the plan. We do not reserve shares for this plan or discount the purchase price of the shares.

Item 6.        Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
  Description
  
  Certification of the Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  
  Certification of the Registrant’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  
  Certification of the Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  
101  The following information formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of March 31,June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 and 2019, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 and 2019, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 and 2019, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2020 and 2019 and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
   
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: MayAugust 6, 2020
 VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.
 (Registrant)
   
 By:/s/ Michael A. Angerthal
 


Michael A. Angerthal
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
   
   
   
   


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