SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

               QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016
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 No. 001-14761

GAMCO INVESTORS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 13-4007862
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
One Corporate Center, Rye, NY 10580-1422
(Address of principle executive offices) (Zip Code)

(914) 921-3700
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
 
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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes  No

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

Large accelerated filer
 
Accelerated filer
   
Non-accelerated filer
 
Smaller reporting company
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes    No 
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of Common Stock, as of the latest practical date.
Class Outstanding at October 31, 2015April 30, 2016
Class A Common Stock, .001 par value  (Including 556,100551,900 restricted stock awards)6,247,45210,692,404
Class B Common Stock, .001 par value 19,196,79219,096,792




INDEX
 
GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  
Item 1.Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:
 - Three months endedMonths Ended March 31, 20152016 and 20142015
 -    Nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
  
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income:
 - Three months endedMonths Ended March 31, 20152016 and 20142015
 -    Nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
  
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition:
 - September 30, 2015March 31, 2016
 - December 31, 20142015
 - September 30, 2014March 31, 2015
  
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity:
 - Nine months ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 and 2014
  
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
 - Nine months ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 and 2014
  
 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (Included in Item 2)
  
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
  
PART II.OTHER INFORMATION
  
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6.Exhibits

SIGNATURES 


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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
UNAUDITED
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 September 30,  September 30,  March 31, 
 2015  2014  2015  2014  2016  2015 
Revenues              
Investment advisory and incentive fees $82,182  $92,591  $257,563  $270,544  $70,848  $86,068 
Distribution fees and other income  12,301   15,727   39,402   46,367   10,537   13,738 
Institutional research services  2,063   2,540   6,130   6,720 
Total revenues  96,546   110,858   303,095   323,631   81,385   99,806 
Expenses                        
Compensation  39,731   43,316   127,627   131,258   20,274   37,977 
Management fee  2,682   3,756   11,360   13,628   1,080   4,135 
Distribution costs  12,344   15,101   39,747   44,087   10,717   14,441 
Other operating expenses  5,593   5,099   19,271   17,036   4,372   4,663 
Total expenses  60,350   67,272   198,005   206,009   36,443   61,216 
                        
Operating income  36,196   43,586   105,090   117,622   44,942   38,590 
Other income (expense)                        
Net gain/(loss) from investments  (11,467)  (9,086)  (614)  7,468   223   13 
Interest and dividend income  884   1,084   3,227   3,557   368   528 
Interest expense  (1,917)  (1,987)  (5,899)  (6,000)  (3,406)  (1,905)
Total other income/(expense), net  (12,500)  (9,989)  (3,286)  5,025 
Total other expense  (2,815)  (1,364)
Income before income taxes  23,696   33,597   101,804   122,647   42,127   37,226 
Income tax provision  9,245   13,045   38,547   44,796   16,102   14,078 
Net income  14,451   20,552   63,257   77,851 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests  (518)  (3,113)  (589)  (2,718)
Income from continuing operations  26,025   23,148 
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes  -   1,628 
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $14,969  $23,665  $63,846  $80,569  $26,025  $24,776 
                        
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders per share:                        
Basic $0.60  $0.94  $2.55  $3.17 
Basic - Continuing operations  0.89   0.92 
Basic - Discontinued operations  -   0.07 
Basic - Total $0.89  $0.99 
                        
Diluted $0.59  $0.93  $2.52  $3.15 
Diluted - Continuing operations  0.88   0.91 
Diluted - Discontinued operations  -   0.06 
Diluted - Total $0.88  $0.97 
                        
Weighted average shares outstanding:                        
Basic  24,947   25,296   25,047   25,385   29,247   25,132 
                        
Diluted  25,241   25,517   25,337   25,595   29,684   25,414 
                        
Dividends declared: $0.07  $0.06  $0.21  $0.18  $0.02  $0.07 

See accompanying notes.

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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
UNAUDITED
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2015  2014  2015  2014 
         
Net income $14,451  $20,552  $63,257  $77,851 
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:                
Foreign currency translation  (35)  (45)  (22)  (15)
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale (a)  (6,696)  (2,407)  (7,417)  (6,832)
Other comprehensive income / (loss)  (6,731)  (2,452)  (7,439)  (6,847)
                 
Comprehensive income  7,720   18,100   55,818   71,004 
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests  (518  (3,113  (589  (2,718
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc. $8,238  $21,213  $56,407  $73,722 
 Three Months Ended 
 March 31, 
 2016 2015 
     
Net income $26,025  $24,776 
Other comprehensive gain/(loss), net of tax:        
Foreign currency translation  (28)  (42)
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on securities available for sale (a)  2,583   (467)
Other comprehensive gain/(loss)  2,555   (509)
         
Comprehensive income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc. $28,580  $24,267 

(a) Net of income tax benefitexoense/(benefit) of ($3,932), ($1,414), ($4,356)$1,517 and ($4,013)274),respectively.

See accompanying notes.

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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
UNAUDITED
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 September 30,  December 31,  September 30,  March 31,  December 31,  March 31, 
 2015  2014  2014  2016  2015  2015 
ASSETS               
Cash and cash equivalents $425,616  $298,224  $358,421  $28,045  $13,719  $11,261 
Investments in securities  126,917   259,537   254,630   36,419   32,975   37,954 
Investments in sponsored registered investment companies  115,046   39,537   39,520 
Investments in partnerships  101,025   107,637   107,434 
Receivable from brokers  52,918   76,079   79,885   1,135   1,091   2,100 
Investment advisory fees receivable  28,629   41,872   31,155   29,612   31,048   32,241 
Receivable from affiliates  5,256   5,041   28,373 
Income tax receivable  2,409   2,477   2,433   2,452   6,787   2,433 
Other assets  20,109   41,067   25,282   13,006   13,238   11,680 
Assets of discontinued operations  -   -   673,263 
Total assets $872,669  $866,430  $898,760  $115,925  $103,899  $799,305 
                        
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                        
Payable to brokers $49,074  $43,409  $46,790  $-  $12  $46 
Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities  10,529   27,939   27,412   12,198   4,823   23,133 
Capital lease obligation  5,191   5,253   5,272   5,145   5,170   5,234 
Compensation payable  88,747   39,983   93,535   19,218   24,426   38,823 
Securities sold, not yet purchased  5,577   10,595   14,180   -   129   - 
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests  1,257   1,302   1,304 
Payable to affiliates  3,754   7,687   28 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  34,246   29,657   31,007   29,710   28,882   32,071 
Liabilities of discontinued operations  -   -   35,782 
Sub-total  194,621   158,138   219,500   70,025   71,129   135,117 
                        
AC 4% PIK Note (due November 30, 2020) (Note F)  250,000   250,000   - 
Loan from GGCP (due December 28, 2016) (Note F)  20,000   35,000   - 
5.875% Senior notes (due June 1, 2021)  100,000   100,000   100,000   24,103   24,097   99,398 
Zero coupon subordinated debentures, Face value: $6.9 million at September 30, 2015, $13.1            
million at December 31, 2014 and $13.1 million at September 30, 2014 (due December 31, 2015)  6,750   12,163   11,941 
Zero coupon subordinated debentures, Face value: $0.0 million at March 31, 2016,            
$0.0 million at December 31, 2015 and $10.4 million at March 31, 2015,            
respectively (due December 31, 2015)  -   -   9,936 
Total liabilities  301,371   270,301   331,441   364,128   380,226   244,451 
                        
Redeemable noncontrolling interests  6,018   68,334   56,086 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations  -   -   5,519 
Commitments and contingencies (Note J)              -   -   - 
Equity                        
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity                        
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;            
none issued and outstanding            
Preferred stock, $.001 par value;10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding  -   -   - 
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;                        
15,387,701, 15,341,433 and 15,230,433 issued, respectively; 6,340,992,            
6,616,212 and 6,599,982 outstanding, respectively  14   14   14 
15,472,901, 15,422,901 and 15,357,733 issued, respectively;10,683,604,            
10,664,107 and 6,591,119 outstanding, respectively  14   14   14 
Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;                        
24,000,000 shares issued; 19,196,792, 19,239,260 and 19,279,260 shares            
24,000,000 shares issued; 19,106,792, 19,156,792 and 19,219,260 shares            
outstanding, respectively  19   19   19   19   19   19 
Additional paid-in capital  299,769   291,681   289,664   1,382   345   293,958 
Retained earnings  661,415   602,950   582,357 
Retained earnings (deficit)  (8,794)  (34,224)  625,926 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  17,575   25,014   23,392   11,670   9,115   24,505 
Treasury stock, at cost (9,046,709, 8,725,221 and 8,630,451 shares, respectively)  (416,147)  (394,617)  (386,952)
Total GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity  562,645   525,061   508,494 
Noncontrolling interests  2,635   2,734   2,739 
Total equity  565,280   527,795   511,233 
Treasury stock, at cost (4,789,297, 4,758,794 and 8,766,614 shares, respectively)  (252,494)  (251,596)  (397,813)
Total GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity (deficit)  (248,203)  (276,327)  546,609 
Noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations  -   -   2,726 
Total equity (deficit)  (248,203)  (276,327)  549,335 
                        
Total liabilities and equity $872,669  $866,430  $898,760 
Total liabilities and equity (deficit) $115,925  $103,899  $799,305 

See accompanying notes.
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
UNAUDITED
(In thousands)

For the Nine months ended September 30, 2015

    GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders   
          Accumulated       
      Additional    Other      Redeemable 
  Noncontrolling  Common  Paid-in  Retained  Comprehensive  Treasury    Noncontrolling 
  Interests  Stock  Capital  Earnings  Income  Stock  Total  Interests 
Balance at December 31, 2014 $2,734  $33  $291,681  $602,950  $25,014  $(394,617) $527,795  $68,334 
Redemptions of redeemable                                
   noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (602)
Contributions from redeemable                                
   noncontrolling                                
   interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   1,036 
Consolidation of a consolidated                                
  feeder fund and a partnership  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   996 
Deconsolidation of offshore                                
  fund  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (63,256)
Net income (loss)  (99)  -   -   63,846   -   -   63,747   (490)
Net unrealized losses on                                
   securities available for sale,                                
   net of income tax benefit ($4,341)  -   -   -   -   (7,392)  -   (7,392)  - 
Amounts reclassified from                                
   accumulated other                                
   comprehensive income,                                
   net of income tax benefit ($15)  -   -   -   -   (25)  -   (25)  - 
Foreign currency translation  -   -   -   -   (22)  -   (22)  - 
Dividends declared ($0.21 per                                
 share)  -   -   -   (5,381)  -   -   (5,381)  - 
Stock based compensation                                
   expense  -   -   6,819   -   -   -   6,819   - 
Exercise of stock options                                
   including tax benefit ($102)  -   -   1,269   -   -   -   1,269   - 
Purchase of treasury stock  -   -   -   -   -   (21,530)  (21,530)  - 
Balance at September 30, 2015 $2,635  $33  $299,769  $661,415  $17,575  $(416,147) $565,280  $6,018 

See accompanying notes.
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
UNAUDITED
(In thousands)

For the NIne months ended September 30, 2014Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

    GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders   
          Accumulated       
      Additional    Other      Redeemable 
  Noncontrolling  Common  Paid-in  Retained  Comprehensive  Treasury    Noncontrolling 
  Interests  Stock  Capital  Earnings  Income  Stock  Total  Interests 
Balance at December 31, 2013 $2,851  $33  $282,496  $506,441  $30,239  $(361,878) $460,182  $6,751 
Redemptions of redeemable                                
   noncontrollin interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (1,666)
Contributions from redeemable                                
   noncontrolling                                
   interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   53,607 
Net income (loss)  (112)  -   -   80,569   -   -   80,457   (2,606)
Net unrealized losses on                                
   securities available for sale,                                
   net of income tax ($1,393)  -   -   -   -   (2,371)  -   (2,371)  - 
Amount reclassed from                                
   accumulated other                                
   comprehensive income,                                
   net of income tax benefit ($2,620)  -   -   -   -   (4,461)  -   (4,461)  - 
Foreign currency translation  -   -   -   -   (15)  -   (15)  - 
Dividends declared ($0.18 per                                
   share)  -   -   -   (4,653)  -   -   (4,653)  - 
Stock based compensation                                
   expense  -   -   5,182   -   -   -   5,182   - 
Exercise of stock options                                
   including tax benefit ($349)  -   -   1,986   -   -   -   1,986   - 
Purchase of treasury stock  -   -   -   -   -   (25,074)  (25,074)  - 
Balance at September 30, 2014 $2,739  $33  $289,664  $582,357  $23,392  $(386,952) $511,233  $56,086 
     GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders    
              Accumulated          
        Additional     Other        Redeemable 
  Noncontrolling  Common  Paid-in  Retained  Comprehensive  Treasury     Noncontrolling 
  Interests  Stock  Capital  Earnings  Income  Stock  Total  Interests 
Balance at December 31, 2014 $2,734  $33  $291,681  $602,950  $25,014  $(394,617) $527,795  $68,334 
Redemptions of redeemable                                
noncontrolling interests  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (441)
Consolidation of a consolidated                                
feeder fund  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   891 
Deconsolidation of offshore                                
  fund  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   (63,256)
Net income (loss)  (8)  -   -   24,776   -   -   24,768   (9)
Net unrealized losses on                                
securities available for sale,                                
net of income tax benefit ($265)  -   -   -   -   (451)  -   (451)  - 
Amount reclassed from                                
accumulated other                                
comprehensive income,                                
net of income tax benefit ($9)  -   -   -   -   (16)  -   (16)  - 
Foreign currency translation  -   -   -   -   (42)  -   (42)  - 
Dividends declared                                
($0.07 per share)  -   -   -   (1,800)  -   -   (1,800)  - 
Stock based compensation                                
expense  -   -   2,277   -   -   -   2,277   - 
Purchase of treasury stock  -   -   -   -   -   (3,196)  (3,196)  - 
Balance at March 31, 2015 $2,726  $33  $293,958  $625,926  $24,505  $(397,813) $549,335  $5,519 

See accompanying notes.

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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
UNAUDITED
(In thousands)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

  GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders 
           Accumulated       
     Additional  Retained  Other       
  Common  Paid-in  Earnings  Comprehensive  Treasury    
  Stock  Capital  (Deficit)  Income  Stock  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2015 $33  $345  $(34,224) $9,115  $(251,596) $(276,327)
Net income  -   -   26,025   -   -   26,025 
Net unrealized gains on                        
securities available for sale,                        
net of income tax expense ($1,516)  -   -   -   2,582   -   2,582 
Amounts reclassified from                        
accumulated other                        
comprehensive income,                        
net of income tax expense ($1)  -   -   -   1   -   1 
Foreign currency translation  -   -   -   (28)  -   (28)
Dividends declared                        
($0.02 per share)  -   -   (595)  -   -   (595)
Stock based compensation                        
expense  -   1,037   -   -   -   1,037 
Purchase of treasury stock  -   -   -   -   (898)  (898)
Balance at March 31, 2016 $33  $1,382  $(8,794) $11,670  $(252,494) $(248,203)

See accompanying notes.


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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED
(In thousands)

 Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 September 30, March 31,
 2015  2014 2016 2015
Operating activities       
Net income $63,257  $77,851 $26,025 $24,776
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes -  (1,628)
Income from continuing operations 26,025  23,148
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:            
Equity in net gains from partnerships  (681)  (572) - -
Depreciation and amortization  475   507  155 155
Stock based compensation expense  6,819   5,182  1,037 1,639
Deferred income taxes  (8,033)  (3,472) (2,016) 1,166
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options  102   349  - -
Foreign currency translation gain/(loss)  (22)  (15)
Foreign currency translation loss (28) (42)
Other-than-temporary loss on available for sale securities  150   69  - -
Cost basis of donated securities  104   1,502  - -
Gains on sales of available for sale securities  (30)  (3,511)
Net gains on sales of available for sale securities (2) (3)
Accretion of zero coupon debentures  502   661  - 213
Loss on extinguishment of debt  310   84 
Loss on extinguishment of zero coupon debentures - 156
(Increase) decrease in assets:            
Investments in trading securities  29,096   (22,376) 223 -
Investments in partnerships:        
Contributions to partnerships  (15,170)  (15,698)
Distributions from partnerships  22,800   4,828 
Receivable from affiliates (217) (1,936)
Receivable from brokers  (24,745)  (30,424) (44) (417)
Investment advisory fees receivable  13,046   20,351  1,437 5,486
Income tax receivable and deferred tax assets  68   (1,988) 4,335 -
Other assets  20,402   563  66 419
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:            
Payable to affiliates (3,933) (326)
Payable to brokers  42,930   36,026  (12) 34
Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities  (5,019)  (4,950) 7,875 4,343
Compensation payable  48,768   58,873  (5,206) 8,025
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests  (45)  (51)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  5,092   (1,639) 793  4,206
Total adjustments  136,919   44,299  4,463  23,118
Net cash provided by operating activities��$200,176  $122,150 
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations$30,488 $46,266

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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED (continued)
(In thousands)

 Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
 September 30, March 31,
 2015  2014 2016 2015
Investing activities       
Purchases of available for sale securities $(43,030) $(6,252)$- $-
Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities  1,064   8,018  308 32
Return of capital on available for sale securities  554   827  -  -
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (41,412)  2,593 
Net cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations 308 32
            
Financing activities            
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests  1,036   53,607 
Redemptions of redeemable noncontrolling interests  (602)  (1,666)
Redemptions of noncontrolling interests  -   - 
Net cash transferred from AC - 34,832
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  1,169   1,637  - -
Dividends paid  (5,252)  (4,567) (585) (1,759)
Repurchase of zero coupon subordinated debentures  (6,224)  (715)
Repurchase of Zero coupon subordinated debentures - (2,596)
Purchase of treasury stock  (21,530)  (25,074) (898) (3,196)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (31,403)  23,222 
Repayment of loan from GGCP (15,000) -
Amortization of debt issuance costs 6  -
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities from continuing operations (16,477) 27,281
Cash flows of discontinued operations    
Net cash provided by operating activities - 36,160
Net cash used in investing activities - (41,080)
Net cash used in financing activities -  (70,103)
Net cash used in discontinued operations -  (75,023)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents  8   5  7  11
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  127,369   147,970 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 14,326 (1,433)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  298,224   210,451  13,719  12,694
Increase in cash from consolidation  10   - 
Increase in cash from deconsolidation  13   - 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $425,616  $358,421 $28,045 $11,261
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:            
Cash paid for interest $3,897  $3,847 $197 $199
Cash paid for taxes $49,590  $52,956 $5,137 $9,078
        
Non-cash activity:        
- For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, the Company accrued dividends on restricted stock awards of $129 and $86, respectively.
- On January 1, 2015, GAMCO Investors, Inc. was no longer deemed to have control over a certain offshore fund and a certain consolidated feeder fund which resulted in the deconsolidation of that offshore fund and consolidated feeder fund and an increase of approximately $13 of cash and cash equivalents, a decrease of approximately $63,280 of net assets and a decrease of $63,267 of noncontrolling interests.
- On April 1, 2015, GAMCO Investors, Inc. was deemed to have control over a certain offshore fund and a certain partnership which resulted in the consolidation of that one offshore fund and one partnership and an increase of approximately $10 of cash and cash equivalents, an increase of approximately $986 of other net assets and an increase of approximately $996 of redeemable noncontrolling interest.
 

Non-cash activity:
-For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, the Company accrued dividends on restricted stock awards of $10 and $41, respectively.

See accompanying notes.

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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2015March 31, 2016
(Unaudited)

A.  Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

Unless we have indicated otherwise, or the context otherwise requires, references in this report to "GAMCO“GAMCO Investors, Inc.," "GAMCO," "the” “GAMCO,” “the Company," "GBL," "we," "us"” “GBL,” “we,” “us” and "our"“our” or similar terms are to GAMCO Investors, Inc., its predecessors and its subsidiaries.
 
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of GAMCO included herein have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"(“GAAP”) in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP in the United States for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows of GAMCO for the interim periods presented and are not necessarily indicative of a full year'syear’s results.
 
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GAMCO and its subsidiaries.  Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.
 
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20142015 from which the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements were derived.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts reported for the prior period in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified in order to conform to the current period’s presentation.  Assets and liabilities related to the spin-off (“Spin-off”) of Associated Capital Group, Inc. (“AC”) on November 30, 2015 on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of financial condition as of March 31, 2015 have been reclassified as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations (See Note J. Discontinued Operations for further details).  All assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations are excluded from the footnotes for all periods presented unless otherwise noted.  In addition, the historical results of AC and certain investment partnerships and offshore funds have been reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 as discontinued operations and financial information related to discontinued operations has been excluded from the notes to these financial statements for all periods presented.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recent Accounting Developments

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"(“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU"(“ASU”) No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in the Accounting Standards Codification ("Codification") Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance throughout the industry topics of the Codification.  The core principle of the new ASU No. 2014-09 is for companies to recognize revenue from the transfer of goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The new standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition.  The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods and is to be retrospectively applied.  Early adoption is not permitted.  The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements.

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In June 2014, the FASB issued an accounting update clarifying that entities should treat performance targets that could be met after the requisite service period of a share-based payment award as performance conditions that affect vesting.  Therefore, an entity would not record compensation expense (measured as of the grant date) for an award where transfer to the employee is contingent upon satisfaction of the performance target until it becomes probable that the performance target will be met.  The guidance is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2016.  Early adoption is permitted.  This guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In FebruaryApril 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, which amends the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements.  This amended guidance requires entities to present the cost of debt issuances as a reduction of the related debt rather than as an accounting update amending the consolidation requirements under GAAP.asset.  This guidance is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2016.  Early adoptionEntities should apply the guidance retrospectively to all prior periods.  The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2016 without a material impact to the consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, which amends the guidance in U.S. GAAP on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. Although the ASU retains many current requirements, it significantly revises an entity’s accounting related to (1) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and (2) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The ASU also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. For public companies, the new standard is permitted.effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. To adopt the amendments, entities will be required to make a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which the guidance is effective. The Company is continuing to analyzecurrently evaluating this guidance and the impact if any, that this update mayit will have on its consolidated financial statements.

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In May 2015,February 2016, the FASB issued newASU 2016-02, which amends the guidance amendingin U.S. GAAP for the current disclosure requirementsaccounting for investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share.  The guidanceleases.  ASU 2016-02 requires investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient be removeda lessee to recognize assets and liabilities arising from the fair value hierarchy.  Instead, those investment amounts shall be provided as a separate item to permit reconciliation of the fair value of investments includedmost operating leases in the fair value hierarchy to the line items presented in thecondensed consolidated statement of financial condition.  This new guidance will beposition.  ASU 2016-02 is effective for the Company's first quarter of 2016.beginning January 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the potential impact it will have on its consolidated financial statementsstatements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions for both public and related disclosures.nonpublic entities, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. For public companies, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods.  Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements.

B.  Investment in Securities

Investments in securities at September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, December 31, 20142015 and September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 consisted of the following:

 September 30, 2015  December 31, 2014  September 30, 2014  March 31, 2016  December 31, 2015  March 31, 2015 
 Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value 
 (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
Trading securities:                              
Government obligations $-  $-  $18,994  $18,996  $20,995  $20,999 
Common stocks  78,025   87,745   170,977   195,029   167,714   190,939  $15  $17  $385  $368  $-  $- 
Mutual funds  2,504   3,180   2,432   3,498   2,416   3,373 
Other investments  505   723   743   1,704   753   1,550 
Total trading securities  81,034   91,648   193,146   219,227   191,878   216,861   15   17   385   368   -   - 
                                                
Available for sale securities:                                                
Common stocks  13,561   34,095   13,637   38,942   14,228   36,380   17,592   36,402   17,898   32,607   13,609   37,954 
Mutual funds  627   1,174   681   1,368   681   1,389 
Total available for sale securities  14,188   35,269   14,318   40,310   14,909   37,769   17,592   36,402   17,898   32,607   13,609   37,954 
                                                
Total investments in securities $95,222  $126,917  $207,464  $259,537  $206,787  $254,630  $17,607  $36,419  $18,283  $32,975  $13,609  $37,954 

Securities sold, not yet purchased at September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, December 31, 20142015 and September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 consisted of the following:

  September 30, 2015  December 31, 2014  September 30, 2014 
  Proceeds  Fair Value  Proceeds  Fair Value  Proceeds  Fair Value 
Trading securities: (In thousands) 
Common stocks $6,123  $5,482  $9,835  $9,960  $11,699  $13,514 
Other investments  8   95   1   635   71   666 
Total securities sold, not yet purchased $6,131  $5,577  $9,836  $10,595  $11,770  $14,180 

Investments in sponsored registered investment companies at September 30, 2015, December 31,2014 and September 30, 2014 consisted of the following:

  September 30, 2015  December 31, 2014  September 30, 2014 
  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value  Cost  Fair Value 
  (In thousands) 
Trading securities:            
Mutual funds $40,097  $41,820  $1  $1  $1  $1 
Total trading securities  40,097   41,820   1   1   1   1 
                         
Available for sale securities:                        
Closed-end funds  63,068   70,349   21,962   36,323   21,819   36,142 
Mutual funds  1,883   2,877   1,898   3,213   1,922   3,377 
Total available for sale securities  64,951   73,226   23,860   39,536   23,741   39,519 
                         
Total investments in sponsored                        
   registered investment companies $105,048  $115,046  $23,861  $39,537  $23,742  $39,520 
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 March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 
 Proceeds Fair Value Proceeds Fair Value Proceeds Fair Value 
Trading securities:(In thousands) 
Common stocks $-  $-  $123  $129  $-  $- 
Total securities sold, not yet purchased $-  $-  $123  $129  $-  $- 

Management determines the appropriate classification of debt and equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of the date of each condensed consolidated statement of financial condition.  Investments in United States Treasury Bills and Notes with maturities of greater than three months at the time of purchase are classified as investments in securities, and those with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase are classified as cash equivalents.  The portion of investments in securities held for resale in anticipation of short-term market movements are classified as trading securities.  Trading securities are stated at fair value, with any unrealized gains or losses reported in current period earnings.  Available for sale ("AFS"(“AFS”) investments are stated at fair value, with any unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, reported as a component of equity except for losses deemed to be other than temporary ("OTT"(“OTT”) which are recorded as realized losses in the condensed consolidated statements of income.
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The following table identifies all reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") into income for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):
 
Amount Affected Line ItemsReason for
Reclassified in the StatementsReclassification
from AOCI Of Incomefrom AOCI
Three months ended September 30,    
2015  2014    
 $-  $348  Net gain/(loss) from investments Realized gain on sale of AFS securities
  45   -  Other operating expenses/net gain from investments Realized gain on donation of AFS securities
  (150)  -  Net gain/(loss) from investments OTT impairment of AFS securities
  (105)  348  Income before income taxes 
  39   (129) Income tax provision 
 $(66) $219  Net income 
               
Amount Affected Line ItemsReason for
Reclassified in the StatementsReclassification
from AOCI Of Incomefrom AOCI
Nine months ended September 30,    
  2015   2014    
 $30  $3,511  Net gain/(loss) from investments Realized gain on sale of AFS securities
  80   3,639  Other operating expenses/net gain from investments Realized gain on donation of AFS securities
  (150)  (69) Net gain/(loss) from investments OTT impairment of AFS securities
  (40)  7,081  Income before income taxes 
  15   (2,620) Income tax provision 
 $(25) $4,461  Net income 
               
               

The Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value and includes them in either investments in securities or securities sold, not yet purchased on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.  From time to time, the Company and/or the partnerships and offshore funds that the Company consolidates will enter into hedging transactions to manage their exposure to foreign currencies and equity prices related to their proprietary investments.  At September 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, we held derivative contracts on 170,000 equity shares, 3.8 million equity shares and 2.3 million equity shares, respectively, that are included in investments in securities or securities sold, not yet purchased on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.   We had two, one and one foreign exchange contracts outstanding at September 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, respectively, that are included in receivable from brokers or payable to brokers on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.  Aside from one foreign exchange contract, these transactions are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, and therefore changes in fair values of these derivatives are included in net gain/(loss) from investments on the condensed consolidated statements of income.  The one foreign exchange contract that is designated as a hedge was for a short of British Pounds to hedge the long investment that we have in our London Stock Exchange listed Gabelli Value Plus+ Trust Ltd. closed-end fund which is denominated in British Pounds.  As the underlying investment that is being hedged is an available for sale security, the portion of the change in value of the closed-end fund that is currency related is recorded in net gain/(loss) from investments on the condensed consolidated statements of income and not in accumulated comprehensive income.
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The following tables identify the fair values and gains and losses of all derivatives held by the Company (in thousands):

    Asset Derivatives Fair Value   Liability Derivatives Fair Value 
Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2015  December 31, 2014  September 30, 2014 Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2015  December 31, 2014  September 30, 2014 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under            
    FASB ASC 815-20                  
Foreign exchange contractsReceivable from brokers $-  $-  $- Payable to brokers $36,354  $-  $- 
Sub total  $-  $-  $-   $36,354  $-  $- 
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Under Fasb Asc 815-20                      
 Investments in             Securities sold,             
Equity contractssecurities $143  $896  $800  not yet purchased $95  $635  $666 
Foreign exchange contractsReceivable from brokers  -   -   - Payable to brokers  5,172   5,470   6,343 
Sub total  $143  $896  $800   $5,267  $6,105  $7,009 
Total derivatives  $143  $896  $800   $41,621  $6,105  $7,009 


Type of DerivativeIncome Statement LocationThree Months ended September 30, Nine Months ended September 30, 
   2015 2014 2015 2014 
Foreign exchange contractsNet gain/(loss) from investments $1,985  $482  $1,885  $541 
Equity contractsNet gain/(loss) from investments  27   758   199   591 
Total  $2,012  $1,240  $2,084  $1,132 


The Company is a party to enforceable master netting arrangements for swaps entered into as part of the investment strategy of the Company's proprietary portfolio.  They are typically not used as hedging instruments.  These swaps, while settled on a net basis with the counterparties, major U.S. financial institutions, are shown gross in assets and liabilities on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.  The swaps have a firm contract end date and are closed out and settled when each contract expires. 


        Gross Amounts Not Offset in the 
        Statements of Financial Condition 
  Gross  Gross Amounts  Net Amounts of       
  Amounts of  Offset in the  Assets Presented       
  Recognized  Statements of  in the Statements of  Financial  Cash Collateral   
  Assets  Financial Condition  Financial Condition  Instruments  Received  Net Amount 
Swaps: (in thousands) 
September 30, 2015 $143  $-  $143  $(89) $-  $54 
December 31, 2014  896   -   896   (634)  -   262 
September 30, 2014 $800  $-  $800  $(657) $-  $143 
                         
              Gross Amounts Not Offset in the 
              Statements of Financial Condition 
  Gross  Gross Amounts  Net Amounts of             
  Amounts of  Offset in the  Liabilities Presented             
  Recognized  Statements of  in the Statements of  Financial  Cash Collateral     
  Liabilities  Financial Condition  Financial Condition  Instruments  Pledged  Net Amount 
Swaps: (in thousands) 
September 30, 2015 $89  $-  $89  $(89) $-  $- 
December 31, 2014  634   -   634   (634)  -   - 
September 30, 2014 $657  $-  $657  $(657) $-  $- 
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Amount Affected Line Items Reason for
Reclassified in the Statements Reclassification
from AOCI Of Income from AOCI
Three Months Ended March 31,      
2016 2015      
 $2  $3 Net gain from investments Realized gain on sale of AFS securities
  2   3 Income before income taxes  
  (1)  (1)Income tax provision  
 $1  $2 Net income  

The following is a summary of the cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and fair value of available for sale investments as of September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, December 31, 20142015 and September 30, 2014:March 31, 2015:

 September 30, 2015 March 31, 2016 
   Gross  Gross     Gross Gross   
   Unrealized  Unrealized     Unrealized Unrealized   
 Cost  Gains  Losses  Fair Value Cost Gains Losses Fair Value 
 (In thousands) (In thousands) 
Common stocks $13,561  $20,534  $-  $34,095  $17,592  $18,810  $-  $36,402 
Closed-end Funds  63,068   10,128   (2,847)  70,349 
Mutual funds  2,510   1,620   (79)  4,051 
Total available for sale securities $79,139  $32,282  $(2,926) $108,495  $17,592  $18,810  $-  $36,402 

 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2015 
   Gross  Gross     Gross Gross   
   Unrealized  Unrealized     Unrealized Unrealized   
 Cost  Gains  Losses  Fair Value Cost Gains Losses Fair Value 
 (In thousands) (In thousands) 
Common stocks $13,637  $25,305  $-  $38,942  $17,898  $14,709  $-  $32,607 
Closed-end Funds  21,962   14,398   (37)  36,323 
Mutual funds  2,579   2,030   (28)  4,581 
Total available for sale securities $38,178  $41,733  $(65) $79,846  $17,898  $14,709  $-  $32,607 

 September 30, 2014 March 31, 2015 
   Gross  Gross     Gross Gross   
   Unrealized  Unrealized     Unrealized Unrealized   
 Cost  Gains  Losses  Fair Value Cost Gains Losses Fair Value 
 (In thousands) (In thousands) 
Common stocks $14,228  $22,152  $-  $36,380  $13,609  $24,345  $-  $37,954 
Closed-end Funds  21,819   14,325   (2)  36,142 
Mutual funds  2,603   2,163   -   4,766 
Total available for sale securities $38,650  $38,640  $(2) $77,288  $13,609  $24,345  $-  $37,954 

Changes in net unrealized losses,gain/(loss), net of taxes, for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014 of ($6.7)$2.6 million in lossesgains and ($2.4)$0.5 million in losses, respectively, have been included in other comprehensive income, a component of equity, at September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2014.  Return of capital on available for sale securities was $0.3 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively.March 31, 2015. During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, there were no proceeds from the sales of investments available for sale and no gross gains on the sale of investments available for sale.  Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale were approximately $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014.$308,000 and $32,000, respectively.  For the three months ended September 30, 2014,March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, gross gains on the sale of investments available for sale amounted to $0.3 million$2,000 and were reclassified from other comprehensive income into net gain from investments in the condensed consolidated statements of income.  There were no losses on the sale of investments available for sale for the three months ended September 30, 2015 or September 30, 2014.  Changes in net unrealized losses, net of taxes, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 of $(7.4) million in losses and $(6.8) million in losses, respectively, have been included in other comprehensive income, a component of equity, at September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014.  Return of capital on available for sale securities was $0.6 million and $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively.  Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale were approximately $1.1 million and $8.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, gross gains on the sale of investments available for sale amounted to $30,000 and $3.5 million,$3,000, respectively and were reclassified from other comprehensive income into net gain from investments in the condensed consolidated statements of income.   There were no realized losses on the sale of investments available for sale for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 or September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015. The basis on which the cost of a security sold is determined using specific identification. Accumulated other comprehensive income on the consolidated statements of equity is primarily comprised of unrealized gains/losses, net of taxes, for AFS securities.

GBL has an established accounting policy and methodology to determine other-than-temporary impairment on available for sale securities.  Under this policy, available for sale securities are evaluated for other than temporary impairments and any impairment charges are recorded in net gain/(loss) from investments on the condensed consolidated statements of income.  Management reviews all available for sale securities whose cost exceeds their market value to determine if the impairment is other than temporary.  Management uses qualitative factors such as diversification of the investment, the amount of time that the investment has been impaired, the intent to sell and the severity of the decline in determining whether the impairment is other than temporary.  
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InvestmentsThere were no investments classified as available for sale that arewere in an unrealized loss position for which other-than-temporary impairment has not been recognized consisted of the following:

  September 30, 2015  December 31, 2014  September 30, 2014 
    Unrealized      Unrealized      Unrealized   
  Cost  Losses  Fair Value  Cost  Losses  Fair Value  Cost  Losses  Fair Value 
(in thousands)                  
Cosed-end funds $40,537  $(2,847) $37,690  $812  $(37) $775  $79  $(2) $77 
Mutual Funds  303   (79)  224   303   (28)  275   -   -   - 
Total available for sale securities $40,840  $(2,926) $37,914  $1,115  $(65) $1,050  $79  $(2) $77 

At September 30, 2015, there were four holdings in loss positions which were not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired due to the length of time that they had been in a loss position and because they passed scrutiny in our evaluation of issuer-specific and industry-specific considerations.  In these specific instances, the investments at September 30, 2015 were mutual funds and closed-end funds with diversified holdings across multiple companies and across multiple industries.  One holding was impaired for two months, one holding was impaired for three months, one holding was impaired for seven months and one holding was impaired for eight months at September 30, 2015.  The value of these holdings at September 30, 2015 was $37.9 million.

AtMarch 31, 2016, December 31, 2014, there were four holdings in loss positions which were not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired due to the length of time that they had been in a loss position and because they passed scrutiny in our evaluation of issuer-specific and industry-specific considerations.  In these specific instances, the investments at December2015 or March 31, 2014 were mutual funds and closed-end funds with diversified holdings across multiple companies and across multiple industries.  One holding was impaired for one month, one for three months and two for four months at December 31, 2014. The value of these holdings at December 31, 2014 was $1.1 million.

At September 30, 2014, there was one holding in a loss position which was not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired due to the length of time that it had been in a loss position and because it passed scrutiny in our evaluation of issuer-specific and industry-specific considerations.  In this specific instance, the investment at September 30, 2014 was a closed-end fund with diversified holdings across multiple companies and across multiple industries.  The one holding was impaired for one month at September 30, 2014.  The value of this holding at September 30, 2014 was $0.1 million.2015.

For the three monthsquarters ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and 2015 there were $150,000 ofno losses on available for sale securities that were deemed to be other than temporary and a loss has been recorded in net gain from investments.  There were no losses recognized on AFS securities for the three months ended September 30, 2014.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, there were $150,000 and $69,000, respectively, of losses on available for sale securities deemed to be other than temporary and a loss has been recorded in net gain from investments.temporary.
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C. Fair Value

The following tables present information about the Company's assets and liabilities by major categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, December 31, 20142015 and September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value:

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 (in thousands)

  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  September 30, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2015 
Cash equivalents $425,392  $-  $-  $425,392 
Investments in partnerships  -   14,319   -   14,319 
Investments in securities:                
AFS - Common stocks  34,095   -   -   34,095 
AFS - Mutual funds  1,174   -   -   1,174 
Trading - Common stocks  86,970   -   775   87,745 
Trading - Mutual funds  3,180   -   -   3,180 
Trading - Other  263   143   317   723 
Total investments in securities  125,682   143   1,092   126,917 
Investments in sponsored registered investment companies:             
AFS - Closed-end Funds  70,349   -   -   70,349 
AFS - Mutual Funds  2,877   -   -   2,877 
Trading - Mutual funds  41,820   -   -   41,820 
Total investments in sponsored                
registered investment companies  115,046   -   -   115,046 
Total investments  240,728   14,462   1,092   256,282 
Total assets at fair value $666,120  $14,462  $1,092  $681,674 
Liabilities                
Trading - Common stocks $5,482  $-  $-  $5,482 
Trading - Other  -   95   -   95 
Securities sold, not yet purchased $5,482  $95  $-  $5,577 
  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  March 31, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2016 
Cash equivalents $27,909  $-  $-  $27,909 
Investments in securities:                
AFS - Common stocks  36,402   -   -   36,402 
Trading - Common stocks  17   -   -   17 
Total investments in securities  36,419   -   -   36,419 
Total assets at fair value $64,328  $-  $-  $64,328 
Liabilities                
Securities sold, not yet purchased:                
Trading - Common stocks $-  $-  $-  $- 
Total securities sold, not yet purchased $-  $-  $-  $- 

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 20142015 (in thousands)

  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  December 31, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2014 
Cash equivalents $297,971  $-  $-  $297,971 
Investments in partnerships  -   23,803   -   23,803 
Investments in securities:                
AFS - Common stocks  38,942   -   -   38,942 
AFS - Mutual funds  1,368   -   -   1,368 
Trading - Gov't obligations  18,996   -   -   18,996 
Trading - Common stocks  193,735   1   1,293   195,029 
Trading - Mutual funds  3,498   -   -   3,498 
Trading - Other  513   897   294   1,704 
Total investments in securities  257,052   898   1,587   259,537 
Investments in sponsored registered investment companies:             
AFS - Closed-end Funds  36,323   -   -   36,323 
AFS - Mutual Funds  3,213   -   -   3,213 
Trading - Mutual funds  1   -   -   1 
Total investments in sponsored                
registered investment companies  39,537   -   -   39,537 
Total investments  296,589   24,701   1,587   322,877 
Total assets at fair value $594,560  $24,701  $1,587  $620,848 
Liabilities                
Trading - Common stocks $9,960  $-  $-  $9,960 
Trading - Other  -   635   -   635 
Securities sold, not yet purchased $9,960  $635  $-  $10,595 
  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  December 31, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2015 
Cash equivalents $13,538  $-  $-  $13,538 
Investments in securities:                
AFS - Common stocks  32,607   -   -   32,607 
Trading - Common stocks  368   -   -   368 
Total investments in securities  32,975   -   -   32,975 
Total assets at fair value $46,513  $-  $-  $46,513 
Liabilities                
Securities sold, not yet purchased:                
Trading - Common stocks $129  $-  $-  $129 
Total securities sold, not yet purchased $129  $-  $-  $129 

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of September 30, 2014 (in thousands)

  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  September 30, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2014 
Cash equivalents $358,210  $-  $-  $358,210 
Investments in partnerships  -   24,094   -   24,094 
Investments in securities:                
AFS - Common stocks  36,380   -   -   36,380 
AFS - Mutual funds  1,389   -   -   1,389 
Trading - Gov't obligations  20,999   -   -   20,999 
Trading - Common stocks  190,215   -   724   190,939 
Trading - Mutual funds  3,373   -   -   3,373 
Trading - Other  453   803   294   1,550 
Total investments in securities  252,809   803   1,018   254,630 
Investments in sponsored registered investment companies:             
AFS - Closed-end Funds  36,142   -   -   36,142 
AFS - Mutual Funds  3,377   -   -   3,377 
Trading - Mutual funds  1   -   -   1 
Total investments in sponsored                
registered investment companies  39,520   -   -   39,520 
Total investments  292,329   24,897   1,018   318,244 
Total assets at fair value $650,539  $24,897  $1,018  $676,454 
Liabilities                
Trading - Common stocks $13,514  $-  $-  $13,514 
Trading - Other  -   666   -   666 
Securities sold, not yet purchased $13,514  $666  $-  $14,180 
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The following tables present additional information about assets by major categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis and for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value.

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2015 (in thousands)

      Total           
      Unrealized           
      Gains or  Total         
    Total Realized and  (Losses)  Realized         
  June  Unrealized Gains or  Included in  and      Transfers   
  30, 2015  (Losses) in Income  Other  Unrealized      In and/or   
  Beginning    AFS  Comprehensive  Gains or      (Out) of  Ending 
Asset Balance  Trading  Investments  Income  (Losses)  Purchases  Sales  Level 3  Balance 
Financial                  
instruments owned:                 
Trading - Common                
  stocks $920  $(145) $-  $-  $(145) $-  $-  $-  $775 
Trading - Other  298   19   -   -   19   -   -   -   317 
Total $1,218  $(126) $-  $-  $(126)  -  $-  $-  $1,092 
  Quoted Prices in Active  Significant Other  Significant  Balance as of 
  Markets for Identical  Observable  Unobservable  March 31, 
Assets Assets (Level 1)  Inputs (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3)  2015 
Cash equivalents $11,107  $-  $-  $11,107 
Investments in securities:                
AFS - Common stocks  37,954   -   -   37,954 
Trading - Common stocks  -   -   -   - 
Total investments in securities  37,954   -   -   37,954 
Total assets at fair value $49,061  $-  $-  $49,061 
Liabilities                
Securities sold, not yet purchased:                
Trading - Common stocks $-  $-  $-  $- 
Total securities sold, not yet purchased $-  $-  $-  $- 

There
During the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no transfers between any Levels during the three months ended September 30, 2015.Level 1 and Level 2 holdings, or between Level 1 and Level 3 holdings.

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands)

      Total           
      Unrealized           
      Gains or  Total         
    Total Realized and  (Losses)  Realized         
  June  Unrealized Gains or  Included in  and      Transfers   
  30, 2014  (Losses) in Income  Other  Unrealized      In and/or   
  Beginning    AFS  Comprehensive  Gains or      (Out) of  Ending 
Asset Balance  Trading  Investments  Income  (Losses)  Purchases  Sales  Level 3  Balance 
Financial                  
instruments owned:                 
Trading - Common                          
  stocks $716  $8  $-  $-  $8  $-  $-  $-  $724 
Trading - Other  294   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   294 
Total $1,010  $8  $-  $-  $8  $-  $-  $-  $1,018 

ThereOther than certain securities which were no transfers between any Levels during the three months ended September 30, 2014.


Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 (in thousands)

      Total           
      Unrealized           
      Gains or  Total         
    Total Realized and  (Losses)  Realized         
  December  Unrealized Gains or  Included in  and      Transfers   
  31, 2014  (Losses) in Income  Other  Unrealized      In and/or   
  Beginning    AFS  Comprehensive  Gains or      (Out) of  Ending 
Asset Balance  Trading  Investments  Income  (Losses)  Purchases  Sales  Level 3  Balance 
Financial                    
instruments owned:                 
Trading - Common                 
  stocks $1,293  $(166) $-  $-  $(166) $6  $(358) $-  $775 
Trading - Other  294   102   -   -   102   5   (84)  -   317 
Total $1,587  $(64) $-  $-  $(64)  11  $(442) $-  $1,092 
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There were securities with a value of $0.4 million that were transferred out of Level 3 as a resultpart of the deconsolidation of an offshore fund during the first quarter of 2015 which are reflected in sales above.  There were no transfers between Levels 1 or 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands)

      Total           
      Unrealized           
      Gains or  Total         
    Total Realized and  (Losses)  Realized         
  December  Unrealized Gains or  Included in  and      Transfers   
  31, 2013  (Losses) in Income  Other  Unrealized      In and/or   
  Beginning    AFS  Comprehensive  Gains or      (Out) of  Ending 
Asset Balance  Trading  Investments  Income  (Losses)  Purchases  Sales  Level 3  Balance 
Financial                    
instruments owned:                 
Trading - Common                         
  stocks $700  $24  $-  $-  $24  $-  $-  $-  $724 
Trading - Other  284   -   -   -   -   10   -   -   294 
Total $984  $24  $-  $-  $24  $10  $-  $-  $1,018 

There were no transfers between any Levels during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

D. Investments in Partnerships, Offshore Funds and Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs")
The Company is general partner or co-general partner of various affiliated entities in whichSpin-off, the Company has investments totaling $87.2 million, $94.2 million and $93.2 milliondid not hold any Level 2 or 3 securities at September 30, 2015,either March 31, 2016, December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, respectively, and whose underlying assets consist primarily of marketable securities (the "affiliated entities"). We also have investments in unaffiliated entities of $13.8 million, $13.4 million and $14.2 million at September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, respectively (the "unaffiliated entities").  On a quarterly basis, we evaluate each entity for the appropriate accounting treatment and disclosure.  Certain of the affiliated entities, and none of the unaffiliated entities, are consolidated.

For those entities where consolidation is not deemed to be appropriate, we report them in our condensed consolidated statement of financial condition under the caption "Investments in partnerships".  This caption includes those investments, in both affiliated and unaffiliated entities, which the Company accounts for under the equity method of accounting, as well as certain investments that the feeder funds hold that are carried at fair value, as described in Note C.  The Company reflects the equity in earnings of these equity method investees and the change in fair value of the consolidated feeder funds ("CFFs") under the caption Net gain/(loss) from investments on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

The following table highlights the number of entities, including voting interest entities ("VOEs"), that we consolidate as well as under which accounting guidance they are consolidated, including CFFs, which retain their specialized investment company accounting in consolidation, partnerships and offshore funds.

Entities consolidated            
  CFFs Partnerships Offshore Funds Total
  VIEsVOEs VIEsVOEs VIEsVOEs VIEsVOEs
Entities consolidated at December 31, 2013 12 -1 -1 14
Additional consolidated entities -- -- -- --
Deconsolidated entities -- -- -- --
Entities consolidated at September 30, 2014 12 -1 -1 14
Additional consolidated entities -- -- -- --
Deconsolidated entities -- -- -- --
Entities consolidated at December 31, 2014 12 -1 -1 14
Additional consolidated entities -1 -1 1- 12
Deconsolidated entities -(1) -- -(1) -(2)
Entities consolidated at September 30, 2015 12 -2 1- 24
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At and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the one CFF VIE is consolidated, as the Company has been determined to be the primary beneficiary because it has an equity interest and absorbs the majority of the expected losses and/or expected gains.  At and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the one CFF VOE and one Partnership VOE are consolidated because the unaffiliated partners or shareholders lack substantive kick-out rights, and the Company, as either the general partner or investment manager, is deemed to have control.  During the three months ended June 30, 2015, it was determined that an additional Partnership VOE should be consolidated when the Partnership was created on April 1, 2015 without unaffiliated capital and an Offshore Fund VIE should be consolidated as the last unaffiliated investor withdrew during the second quarter.  Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2015, an Offshore Fund VOE was deconsolidated as the Company's ownership percentage fell below 50%, a CFF VOE was deconsolidated when it was closed and a different CFF VOE was consolidated as the last unaffiliated investor withdrew on March 31, 2015.

At and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and at December 31, 2014, one CFF VIE is consolidated, as the Company has been determined to be the primary beneficiary because it has an equity interest and absorbs the majority of the expected losses and/or expected gains.  At and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and at December 31, 2014, two CFF VOEs, one Partnership VOE and one Offshore Fund VOE are consolidated because the unaffiliated partners or shareholders lack substantive rights, and the Company, as either the general partner or investment manager, is deemed to have control.

The following table breaks down the investments in partnerships line by accounting method, either fair value or equity method, and investment type (in thousands):

  September 30, 2015
  Investment Type
  Affiliated Unaffiliated  
  Consolidated          
Accounting method  Feeder Funds Partnerships Offshore Funds Partnerships Offshore Funds Total
             
Fair Value $               14,317 $               - $               - $               - $               - $               14,317
Equity Method - 38,318 34,552 6,286 7,552 86,708
             
Total $               14,317 $               38,318 $               34,552 $               6,286 $               7,552 $              101,025

  December 31, 2014
  Investment Type
  Affiliated Unaffiliated  
  Consolidated          
Accounting method  Feeder Funds Partnerships Offshore Funds Partnerships Offshore Funds Total
             
Fair Value $               23,803 $               - $               - $               - $               - $               23,803
Equity Method - 34,385 36,033 6,552 6,864 83,834
             
Total $               23,803 $               34,385 $               36,033 $               6,552 $               6,864 $               107,637

  September 30, 2014
  Investment Type
  Affiliated Unaffiliated  
  Consolidated          
Accounting method  Feeder Funds Partnerships Offshore Funds Partnerships Offshore Funds Total
             
Fair Value $               24,094 $               - $               - $               - $               - $               24,094
Equity Method - 34,967 34,185 6,611 7,577 83,340
             
Total $               24,094 $               34,967 $               34,185 $               6,611 $               7,577 $               107,434
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The following table includes the net impact by line item on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition for each category of entity consolidated (in thousands):

  September 30, 2015
  Prior to     Offshore  
  Consolidation CFFs Partnerships Funds As Reported
Assets          
Cash and cash equivalents $    425,549 $    2 $    52 $    13 $    425,616
Investments in securities 118,401 - 7,807 709 126,917
Investments in sponsored investment companies 115,046 - - - 115,046
Investments in partnerships 105,097 4,817 (8,504) (385) 101,025
Receivable from brokers 50,960 - 1,933 25 52,918
Investment advisory fees receivable 28,615 5 9 - 28,629
Other assets 22,363 16 137 2 22,518
Total assets $    866,031 $    4,840 $    1,434 $    364 $    872,669
Liabilities and equity          
Securities sold, not yet purchased $    5,231 $    - $    140 $    206 $    5,577
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 188,770 38 155 81 189,044
Total debt 106,750 - - - 106,750
Redeemable noncontrolling interests - 4,802 1,139 77 6,018
Total equity 565,280 - - - 565,280
Total liabilities and equity $    866,031 $    4,840 $    1,434 $    364 $    872,669

  December 31, 2014
  Prior to     Offshore  
  Consolidation CFFs Partnerships Funds As Reported
Assets          
Cash and cash equivalents $    298,149 $    (11) $    86 $    - $    298,224
Investments in securities 200,443 - 7,801 51,293 259,537
Investments in sponsored investment companies 39,537 - - - 39,537
Investments in partnerships 111,380 4,438 (8,181) - 107,637
Receivable from brokers 24,301 - 623 51,155 76,079
Investment advisory fees receivable 42,102 (6) (2) (222) 41,872
Other assets 43,393 - - 151 43,544
Total assets $    759,305 $    4,421 $    327 $    102,377 $    866,430
Liabilities and equity          
Securities sold, not yet purchased $    9,991 $    - $    - $    604 $    10,595
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 109,356 22 24 38,141 147,543
Total debt 112,163 - - - 112,163
Redeemable noncontrolling interests - 4,399 303 63,632 68,334
Total equity 527,795 - - - 527,795
Total liabilities and equity $    759,305 $    4,421 $    327 $    102,377 $    866,430

  September 30, 2014
  Prior to     Offshore  
  Consolidation CFFs Partnerships Funds As Reported
Assets          
Cash and cash equivalents $    358,316 $    7 $    98 $    - $    358,421
Investments in securities 203,280 - 8,836 42,514 254,630
Investments in sponsored investment companies 39,520 - - - 39,520
Investments in partnerships 110,679 4,684 (7,929) - 107,434
Receivable from brokers 31,388 - 306 48,191 79,885
Investment advisory fees receivable 31,221 17 (1) (82) 31,155
Other assets 28,528 24 (1,000) 163 27,715
Total assets $    802,932 $    4,732 $    310 $    90,786 $    898,760
Liabilities and equity          
Securities sold, not yet purchased $    13,549 $    - $    - $    631 $    14,180
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 166,209 71 31 39,009 205,320
Total debt 111,941 - - - 111,941
Redeemable noncontrolling interests - 4,661 279 51,146 56,086
Total equity 511,233 - - - 511,233
Total liabilities and equity $    802,932 $    4,732 $    310 $    90,786 
$  898,760
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The following table includes the net impact by line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income for each category of entity consolidated (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
  Prior to     Offshore  
  Consolidation CFFs Partnerships Funds As Reported
Total revenues $     96,558 $     (10) $     (2) $     - $     96,546
Total expenses 60,304 23 20 3 60,350
Operating income 36,254 (33) (22) (3) 36,196
Total other income/(expense), net (12,093) (268) (120) (19) (12,500)
Income before income taxes 24,161 (301) (142) (22) 23,696
Income tax provision 9,245 - - - 9,245
Net income 14,916 (301) (142) (22) 14,451
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (53) (301) (142) (22) (518)
Net income attributable to GAMCO $     14,969 $     - $     - $     - $     14,969

  Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
  Prior to     Offshore  
  Consolidation CFFs Partnerships Funds As Reported
Total revenues $     111,073 $     (7) $     - $     (208) $     110,858
Total expenses 66,980 20 12 260 67,272
Operating income 44,093 (27) (12) (468) 43,586
Total other income, net (7,462) (186) (18) (2,323) (9,989)
Income before income taxes 36,631 (213) (30) (2,791) 33,597
Income tax provision 13,045 - - - 13,045
Net income 23,586 (213) (30) (2,791) 20,552
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (79) (213) (30) (2,791) (3,113)
Net income attributable to GAMCO $     23,665 $     - $     - $     - $     23,665


  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
  Prior to     Offshore  
  Consolidation CFFs Partnerships Funds As Reported
Total revenues $     303,139 $     (26) $     (4) $     (14) $     303,095
Total expenses 197,828 95 50 32 198,005
Operating income 105,311 (121) (54) (46) 105,090
Total other income/(expense), net (3,016) (177) (102) 9 (3,286)
Income before income taxes 102,295 (298) (156) (37) 101,804
Income tax provision 38,547 - - - 38,547
Net income 63,748 (298) (156) (37) 63,257
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (98) (298) (156) (37) (589)
Net income attributable to GAMCO $     63,846 $     - $     - $     - $     63,846

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
  Prior to     Offshore  
  Consolidation CFFs Partnerships Funds As Reported
Total revenues $     324,287 $     (21) $     (2) $     (633) $     323,631
Total expenses 205,207 34 38 730 206,009
Operating income 119,080 (55) (40) (1,363) 117,622
Total other income, net 6,172 20 19 (1,186) 5,025
Income before income taxes 125,252 (35) (21) (2,549) 122,647
Income tax provision 44,796 - - - 44,796
Net income 80,456 (35) (21) (2,549) 77,851
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (113) (35) (21) (2,549) (2,718)
Net income attributable to GAMCO $     80,569 $     - $     - $     - $     80,569


Variable Interest Entities

We sponsor a number of investment vehicles where we are the general partner or investment manager.  Certain of these vehicles are VIEs, but we are not the primary beneficiary, in all but two cases, because we do not absorb a majority of the entities' expected losses and/or expected returns, and they are, therefore, not consolidated.  We consolidate the two VIEs where we are the primary beneficiary.  The Company has not provided any financial or other support to those VIEs where we are not the primary beneficiary.  The total net assets of these non-consolidated VIEs at September 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014 were $65.8 million, $71.6 million and $59.8 million, respectively.  On September 30, 2015, the maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with the non-consolidated VIEs is limited to the investment in one VIE of $9.6 million and the deferred carried interest that we have in another of $38,000 which was included in investments in partnerships on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.  On December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with the non-consolidated VIEs is limited to the investment in two VIEs of $10.6 million and $8.6 million, respectively, and the deferred carried interest that we have in another of $43,000 and $44,000, respectively, which was included in investments in partnerships on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.   Additionally, as the general partner or investment manager to these VIEs the Company earns fees in relation to these roles, which given a decline in AUMs of the VIEs would result in lower fee revenues earned by the Company which would be reflected on the condensed consolidated statement of income, condensed consolidated statement of financial condition and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
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The assets of these VIEs may only be used to satisfy obligations of the VIEs.  The following table presents the balances related to the VIEs that are consolidated and are included on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition as well as GAMCO's net interest in the VIEs.  There are two VIEs consolidated at  September 30, 2015 and one VIE consolidated at December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014:

  September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 September 30, 2014
(In thousands)      
Cash and cash equivalents $       13 $              - $              1
Investments in securities 709 - -
Investments in partnerships 5,116  13,434  13,618
Receivable from brokers 25 - -
Other assets 3 - -
Payable to brokers (62) - -
Securities sold, not yet purchased (206) - -
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (27) (12) (15)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (615) (794) (962)
GAMCO's net interests in consolidated VIE $     4,956 $     12,628 $     12,642

E.D. Income Taxes
 
The effective tax rate ("ETR)ETR") for the three months ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and September 30, 2014 was 39.0% and 38.8%, respectively.  The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2015 was 37.9% compared to 36.5% for the prior year nine month period.  During the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 we benefitted from the donation of appreciated securities used to fund our shareholder designated charitable contribution program.38.2% and 37.8%, respectively.
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F.E. Earnings Per Share

The computations of basic and diluted net income per share are as follows:

 Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30,  Three Months Ended March 31, 
(in thousands, except per share amounts) 2015  2014  2015  2014 
(In thousands, except per share amounts) 2016  2015 
Basic:              
Income from continuing operations $26,025  $23,148 
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes  -   1,628 
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $14,969  $23,665  $63,846  $80,569  $26,025  $24,776 
        
Weighted average shares outstanding  24,947   25,296   25,047   25,385   29,247   25,132 
Basic net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s                
shareholders per share $0.60  $0.94  $2.55  $3.17 
        
Basic net income per share attributable to GAMCO        
Investors, Inc.'s shareholders:        
Continuing operations $0.89  $0.92 
Discontinued operations  -   0.07 
Total $0.89  $0.99 
                        
Diluted:                        
Income from continuing operations $26,025  $23,148 
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes  -   1,628 
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $14,969  $23,665  $63,846  $80,569  $26,025  $24,776 
                        
Weighted average share outstanding  24,947   25,296   25,047   25,385   29,247   25,132 
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards  294   221   290   210   437   282 
Total  25,241   25,517   25,337   25,595   29,684   25,414 
Diluted net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s                
shareholders per share $0.59  $0.93  $2.52  $3.15 
        
Diluted net income per share attributable to GAMCO        
Investors, Inc.'s shareholders:        
Continuing operations $0.88  $0.91 
Discontinued operations  -   0.06 
Total $0.88  $0.97 
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G.F. Debt

Debt consists of the following:

 September 30, 2015  December 31, 2014  September 30, 2014 March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 
 Carrying  Fair Value  Carrying  Fair Value  Carrying  Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value 
 Value  Level 2  Value  Level 2  Value  Level 2 Value Level 2 Value Level 2 Value Level 2 
(In thousands)                        
AC 4% PIK Note $250,000  $249,183  $250,000  $250,000  $-  $- 
Loan from GGCP  20,000   20,161   35,000   35,000   -   - 
5.875% Senior notes $100,000  $106,625  $100,000  $110,123  $100,000  $108,200   24,103   23,741   24,097   24,437   99,398   109,541 
0% Subordinated debentures  6,750   6,800   12,163   13,000   11,941   12,775   -   -   -   -   9,936   10,440 
Total $106,750  $113,425  $112,163  $123,123  $111,941  $120,975  $294,103  $293,085  $309,097  $309,437  $109,334  $119,981 

AC 4% PIK Note

In connection with the spin-off of AC on November 30, 2015, the Company issued a $250 million promissory note (the “AC 4% PIK Note”) payable to AC.  The AC 4% PIK Note bears interest at 4.0% per annum.  The original principal amount has a maturity date of November 30, 2020.  Interest on the AC 4% PIK Note will accrue from the date of the last interest payment, or if no interest has been paid, from the effective date of the AC 4% PIK Note.  At the election of the Company, payment of interest on the AC 4% PIK Note may be paid in kind (in whole or in part) on the then-outstanding principal amount (a “PIK Amount”) in lieu of cash. The Company will repay the original principal amount of the AC 4% PIK Note to AC in five equal annual installments of $50 million on each interest payment date up to and including the maturity date.  All PIK Amounts added to the outstanding principal amount of the AC 4% PIK Note will mature on the fifth anniversary from the date the PIK Amount was added to the outstanding principal of the AC 4% PIK Note.  In no event may any interest be paid in kind subsequent to November 30, 2019.  The Company may prepay the AC 4% PIK Note (in whole or in part) prior to maturity without penalty.
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5.875% Senior notes

On May 31, 2011, the Company issued 10-year, $100 million senior notes.notes ("Senior Notes").  The notesSenior Notes mature on June 1, 2021 and bear interest at 5.875% per annum, payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year and commenced on December 1, 2011.  Upon the occurrence of a change of control triggering event, as defined in the indenture, the Company would be required to offer to repurchase the notesSenior Notes at 101% of their principal amount.

On November 18, 2015, the Company commenced a tender offer (the “Offer”) to purchase for cash up to $100 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes at a price of 101% of the principal amount.  $75.8 million of face value Senior Notes were tendered upon the expiration of the Offer.  At March 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2015, the debt was recorded at its face value, net of issuance costs, of $24.1 million, $24.1 million and $99.4 million, respectively.

Loan from GGCP

In connection with the Offer, the Company borrowed $35.0 million from GGCP. The loan has a term of one year and bears interest at 90-day LIBOR plus 3.25%, reset and payable quarterly. Under the terms of the loan agreement, the Company is required to fully pay the loan prior to any accelerated payment of the AC 4% PIK Note. On March 18, 2016, the Company paid back $15.0 million of the loan. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the debt was recorded at its face value of $20.0 million and $35.0 million, respectively.

Zero coupon Subordinated debentures due December 31, 2015

On December 31, 2010, the Company issued $86.4 million in par value of five year zero coupon subordinated debentures due December 31, 2015 ("Debentures") to its shareholders of record on December 15, 2010 through the declaration of a special dividend of $3.20 per share. The Debentures have a par value of $100 and are callable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Debentures to be redeemed. During the three month period ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014 the Company repurchased 1625,957 Debentures and 1,032 Debentures, respectively, having a face value of $1,600 and $0.1 million, respectively.$2.6 million. The redemptions were accounted for as extinguishments of debt and resulted in losses of less than $1,000 and $10,000, respectively,$156,000 which werewas included in net gain from investments on the condensed consolidated statements of income. During the nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 62,242 Debentures and 7,165 Debentures, respectively, having a face value of $6.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively.  The redemptions were accounted for as extinguishments of debt and resulted in losses of $310,000 and $84,000, respectively.  The debt iswas being accreted to its face value using the effective rate on the date of issuance of 7.45%.  At September 30,March 31, 2015, December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, the debt was recorded at its accreted value of  $6.8 million, $12.2 million$9.9 million. The debt matured on December 31, 2015 and $11.9 million, respectively.was fully paid at that time.

The fair value of the Company's debt, which is a Level 2 valuation, is estimated based on either quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities or using market standard models.  Inputs in these standard models include credit rating, maturity and interest rate.

On May 4, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"(“SEC”) declared effective the "shelf"“shelf” registration statement filed by the Company. The "shelf" provides the Company with the flexibility of issuing any combination of senior and subordinated debt securities, convertible securities and common and preferred securities up to a total amount of $500 million and replaced the existing shelf registration which expired in May 2015. As of September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, $500 million is available on the shelf.

H.G. Stockholders' Equity
 
Shares outstanding were 25.529.8 million, 25.929.8 million and 25.925.8 million on September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, December 31, 20142015 and September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, respectively.
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Dividends
 
 
 Payment
Record   
 DateDateAmount
     
Three months ended March 31, 2015March 31, 2015March 17, 2015 $0.07 
Three months ended June 30, 2015June 30, 2015June 16, 2015  0.07 
Three months ended September 30, 2015September 29, 2015September 15, 2015  0.07 
Nine months ended September 30, 2015    $0.21 
       
Three months ended March 31, 2014March 25, 2014March 11, 2014 $0.06 
Three months ended June 30, 2014June 24, 2014June 10, 2014  0.06 
Three months ended September 30, 2014September 30, 2014September 16, 2014  0.06 
Nine months ended September 30, 2014    $0.18 
   Payment Record   
   Date Date Amount 
         
Three months ended March 31, 2016 March 29, 2016 March 15, 2016 $0.02 
Three months ended March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 March 17, 2015 $0.07 
          

Voting Rights

The holders of Class A Common stock ("Class A Stock") and Class B Common stock ("Class B Stock") have identical rights except that (i) holders of Class A Stock are entitled to one vote per share, while holders of Class B Stock are entitled to ten votes per share on all matters to be voted on by shareholders in general, and (ii) holders of Class A Stock are not eligible to vote on matters relating exclusively to Class B Stock and vice versa.

Stock Award and Incentive Plan
 
The Company maintains two Plans approved by the shareholders, which are designed to provide incentives which will attract and retain individuals key to the success of GBL through direct or indirect ownership of our common stock. Benefits under the Plans may be granted in any one or a combination of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock awards, dividend equivalents and other stock or cash based awards. A maximum of 3.5 million shares of Class A Stock have been reserved for issuance under the Plans by a committee of the Board of Directors responsible for administering the Plans ("Compensation Committee"). Under the Plans, the committee may grant RSAs and either incentive or nonqualified stock options with a term not to exceed ten years from the grant date and at an exercise price that the committee may determine.

OnAs of March 31, 2016, December 23, 2014, September 15, 201431, 2015 and January 9, 2014, the Company approved the granting of 73,000March 31, 2015, there were 553,100 RSA shares, 83,500553,100 RSA shares and 2,100 RSA shares, respectively, at a grant date fair value of $87.99 per share, $73.41 per share and $81.99 per share, respectively.  As of September 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, there were 688,550 RSA shares, 710,750 RSA shares and 639,750707,050 RSA shares outstanding, respectively, that were previously issued at an average weighted grant price of $67.34, $67.45$64.02, $64.02 and $65.12,$67.43, respectively.  These RSA grants occurred prior to the spin-off of Associated Capital.  On November 30, 2015, pursuant to the spin-off, all RSA grant holders received shares of Associated Capital’s Class A common stock as a result of their ownership of their GAMCO unvested RSAs (one share of Associated Capital for each share of GBL).  All grants of the RSA shares were recommended by the Company's Chairman, who did not receive a RSA, and approved by the Compensation Committee. This expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized over the vesting period for these awards which is either (1) 30% over three years from the date of grant and 70% over five years from the date of grant or (2) 30% over three years from the date of grant and 10% each year over years four through ten from the date of grant.  During the vesting period, dividends to RSA holders are held for them until the RSA vesting dates and are forfeited if the grantee is no longer employed by the Company on the vesting dates.  Dividends declared on these RSAs, less estimated forfeitures, are charged to retained earnings (deficit) on the declaration date.
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For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, and September 30, 2014, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $2.3$1.0 million and $1.8 million, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $6.8 million and $5.2$1.6 million, respectively. Actual and projected stock-based compensation expense for RSA shares and options for the years ended December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2024 (based on awards currently issued or granted) is as follows (in thousands):

  2014  2015  2016  2017  2018  2019    2015  2016  2017  2018  2019 
Q1  $1,700  $2,277  $1,681  $1,143  $770  $612 Q1  $1,639  $1,037  $685  $464  $365 
Q2   1,697   2,267   1,681   1,143   748   612 Q2   1,640   1,036   685   453   365 
Q3   1,785   2,275   1,327   1,013   669   547 Q3   1,644   806   602   402   323 
Q4   2,017   7,981   1,150   883   613   501 Q4   4,945   691   520   366   295 
Full YearFull Year  $7,199  $14,800  $5,839  $4,182  $2,800  $2,272 Full Year  $9,868  $3,570  $2,492  $1,685  $1,348 
                                                
    2020   2021   2022   2023   2024         2020   2021   2022   2023   2024 
Q1  $350  $227  $146  $76  $12     Q1  $219   145  $93  $48  $7 
Q2   319   227   146   76   12     Q2   204   145   93   48   7 
Q3   264   179   104   38   9     Q3   169   114   66   24   5 
Q4   227   145   76   11   -     Q4   145   93   48   7   - 
Full YearFull Year  $1,160  $778  $472  $201  $33     Full Year  $737   497  $300  $127  $19 
                          


The total compensation cost related to non-vested optionsRSAs not yet recognized is approximately $25.7$9.7 million as of September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016.  There were no options exercised for the three months ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 or September 30, 2014.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, proceeds from the exercise of 26,000 stock options and 40,000 stock options, respectively, were $1.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively, resulting in a tax benefit to GAMCO of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.March 31, 2015.

Stock Repurchase Program
 
In March 1999, GAMCO's Board of Directors established the Stock Repurchase Program to grant management the authority to repurchase shares of our Class A Common Stock.  On August 4, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized an incremental 500,000 shares to be added to the current buyback authorization.  For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, and September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 172,00730,503 shares and 94,94241,393 shares, respectively, at an average price per share of $61.11$29.42 and $77.67, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 321,488 shares and 319,662 shares, respectively, at an average price per share of $66.96 and $78.43,$77.19, respectively. From the inception of the program through September 30, 2015, 9,447,513March 31, 2016, 9,583,156 shares have been repurchased at an average price of $44.70$44.76 per share.  At September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, the total shares available under the program to be repurchased in the future were 687,295.
551,652.
I. Goodwill and
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H. Identifiable Intangible Assets

At September 30, 2015, $3.5 million of goodwill is reflected within other assets on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition with $3.3 million related to a 94%-owned subsidiary, Gabelli Securities, Inc. and $0.2 million related to G.distributors, LLC.  The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill at least annually, or more often should events warrant, using a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that an impairment has occurred to determine if a quantitative analysis is required.  There were no indicators of impairment for the three months ended September 30, 2015 or September 30, 2014, and as such there was no impairment analysis performed or charge recorded.

As a result of becoming the advisor to the Gabelli Enterprise Mergers and Acquisitions Fund and the associated consideration paid, the Company maintains an identifiable intangible asset of $1.9 million within other assets on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition at September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, December 31, 20142015 and September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015. The investment advisory agreement is subject to annual renewal by the fund's Board of Directors, which the Company expects to be renewed, and the Company does not expect to incur additional expense as a result, which is consistent with other investment advisory agreements entered into by the Company.  The advisory contract is next up for renewal in February 2016.2017. On November 1, 2015, as a result of becoming the advisor to the Bancroft Fund Ltd. and the Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. and the associated consideration paid, the Company maintains an identifiable intangible asset of $1.6 million within other assets on the condensed consolidated statement of financial condition at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.  The advisory contracts for the Bancroft Fund Ltd. and the Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. are both next up for renewal in November 2017. The Company assesses the recoverability of this intangible asset at least annually, or more often should events warrant. There were no indicators of impairment for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 or March 31, 2015, or September 30, 2014, and as such there was no impairment analysis performed or charge recorded.

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J.I. Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time, the Company may be named in legal actions and proceedings. These actions may seek substantial or indeterminate compensatory as well as punitive damages or injunctive relief. The Company is also subject to governmental or regulatory examinations or investigations. The examinations or investigations could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, injunctions, restitutions or other relief. For any such matters, the condensed consolidated financial statements include the necessary provisions for losses that the Company believes are probable and estimable. Furthermore, the Company evaluates whether there exist losses which may be reasonably possible and will, if material, make the necessary disclosures.  However, management believes such amounts, both those that are probable and those that are reasonably possible, are not material to the Company's financial condition, operations or cash flows at September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016.
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J.  Discontinued Operations

As a result of the Spin-off, the results of AC’s operations through the Spin-off Date, as well as transaction costs related to the Spin-off, have been classified in the condensed consolidated statements of income as discontinued operations.  There was no gain or loss on the Spin-off for the Company, and it was a tax-free spin-off to GAMCO’s shareholders.

The Company indemnifiesfirst quarter 2015 results include $0.8 million in costs incurred with respect to the clearing brokersSpin-off and are included in Other operating expenses below.  Operating results for the period from January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015 is summarized below:

  Period Ended 
  March 31, 2015 
Revenues   
Investment advisory and incentive fees $2,119 
Distribution fees and other income  134 
Institutional research services  2,447 
Total revenues  4,700 
Expenses    
Compensation  5,879 
Stock based compensation  638 
Management fee  302 
Distribution costs  (29)
Other operating expenses  2,555 
Total expenses  9,345 
Operating loss  (4,645)
Other income (expense)    
Net gain from investments  6,945 
Interest and dividend income  746 
Interest expense  (334)
Total other income (expense), net  7,357 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes  2,712 
Income tax provision  1,101 
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes  1,611 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests  (17)
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s discontinued operations, net of taxes $1,628 

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The assets and liabilities of G.research, Inc., our broker-dealer subsidiary, for losses they may sustain fromAC have been classified in the customer accounts that trade on margin introduced by it.  At September 30,consolidated statement of financial condition as of March 31, 2015 the total amountas assets and liabilities of customer balances subject to indemnification (i.e. unsecured margin debits) was immaterial.  The Company also has entered into arrangements with various other third parties many of which provide for indemnificationdiscontinued operations and consist of the third parties against losses, costs, claims and liabilities arising from the performance of obligations under the agreements.  The Company has had no claims or payments pursuant to these or prior agreements and believes the likelihood of a claim being made is remote.  The Company's estimate of the value of such agreements is de minimis, and therefore an accrual has not been made on the condensed consolidated financial statements.following:

  March 31, 2015 
Cash and cash equivalents $320,373 
Investments in securities  120,834 
Investments in sponsored registered investment companies  120,831 
Investments in partnerships  106,943 
Receivable from brokers  19,515 
Investment advisory fees receivable  1,462 
Receivable from affiliates  (28,373)
Income tax receivable  10 
Other assets  11,668 
Total assets of discontinued operations  673,263 
     
Payable to brokers  10,128 
Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities  9,697 
Compensation payable  4,571 
Securities sold, not yet purchased  8,569 
Payable to affiliates  (28)
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests  1,298 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  1,547 
Total liabilities of discontinued operations  35,782 
     
Redeemable noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations  5,519 
     
Noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations  2,726 
     
Net assets of discontinued operations $629,236 

K. Subsequent Events
 
From October 1, 2015 to November 4, 2015,On April 21, 2016, the Company repurchased 91,740 shares at $57.53 per share.paid down the GGCP Loan by an additional $5.0 million.

On October 12, 2015, the Board of Directors accelerated the lapse of restrictions on the November 2013 grant of restricted stock awards ("RSAs") effective on October 19, 2015. There were 130,650 RSAs outstanding relating to this grant. As a result of the acceleration, GAMCO will incur a fourth quarter non-cash charge of $5.7 million or $0.13 per diluted share (after management fee and tax benefit).  557,900 RSAs will still remain outstanding after the acceleration of the November 2013 grant.

On October 13, 2015 GAMCO announced that it had again adopted a Shareholder Designated Charitable Contribution program for all registered Class A and Class B shareholders. Based on the approximately 21 million shares currently registered in shareholders' names, the total contribution GAMCO is expected to make will be $5.3 million. If all shares outstanding are registered in their shareholders' name at the record date, the total contribution would increase to $6.4 million.
On November 2, 2015, GAMCO announced that its Board of Directors had approved the spin-off of Associated Capital Group, Inc. (“AC”), which will include GAMCO’s alternative investment management business, its institutional research services business and financial assets.  The distribution is expected to occur at 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 2015 with GAMCO shareholders receiving one share of Associated Capital Group class A common stock for each share of GAMCO class A common stock held on November 12, 2015, the record date, and one share of Associated Capital Group class B common stock for each share of GAMCO class B common stock held on the record date.

On November 4, 2015,May 3, 2016, the Board of Directors declared its regular quarterly dividend of $0.07$0.02 per share to all of its shareholders, payable on December 29, 2015June 28, 2016 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2015.June 14, 2016.

GAMCO has received a commitment from a related party whereby it will provideFrom April 1, 2016 to GAMCO a single purpose $100 million line of credit to be drawn upon only to prepay any or all ofMay 9, 2016, the outstanding 5.875% Senior Notes (due June 1, 2021).  This line of credit will be available for drawdown during a 90 day period to commence on a date to be determined.Company repurchased 100 shares at $37.43 per share.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'SMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (INCLUDING QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK)

Overview
 
GAMCO, through the Gabelli brand, well known for its Private Market Value (PMV) with a CatalystTM investment approach, is a widely-recognized provider of investment advisory services to open- and closed-end funds and institutional and private wealth management investors and investment partnerships, principally in the United States.  Through G.research, LLC ("G.research"), we provide institutional research and brokerage services to institutional clients and investment partnerships.  Through G.distributors, LLC ("G.distributors"(“G.distributors”), we provide mutual fund distribution.  We generally manage assets on a fully discretionary basis and invest in a variety of U.S. and international securities through various investment styles.  Our revenues are based primarily on the Company'sCompany’s levels of assets under management and fees associated with our various investment products.
 
Our revenues are highly correlated to the level of assets under management and fees associated with our various investment products, rather than our own corporate assets.  Assets under management, which are directly influenced by the level and changes of the overall equity markets, can also fluctuate through acquisitions, the creation of new products, the addition of new accounts or the loss of existing accounts.  Since various equity products have different fees, changes in our business mix may also affect revenues.  At times, the performance of our equity products may differ markedly from popular market indices, and this can also impact our revenues.  General stock market trends will have the greatest impact on our level of assets under management and hence, on revenues.

We conduct our investment advisory business principally through the following subsidiaries: GAMCO Asset Management Inc. (Institutional and Private Wealth Management), and Gabelli Funds, LLC (Funds) and Gabelli Securities, Inc. (Investment Partnerships).  We also act as an underwriter and provide institutional research through G.research, one of our broker-dealer subsidiaries.  The distribution of our open-end funds is conducted through G.distributors, our other broker-dealer subsidiary.

Assets under management ("AUM"(“AUM”) were $39.6$38.7 billion as of September 30,March 31, 2016, the same as the AUM from December 31, 2015 of $38.7 billion and a decrease of 12.9%14.9% from the March 31, 2015 AUM of $45.4 billion at June 30, 2015 and 15.7% from the September 30, 2014 AUM of $46.9$45.5 billion.  The thirdfirst quarter 2015 decrease in AUM of $5.8 billion2016 activity consisted of net cash outflows of $1.9$0.8 billion, $3.8$1.0 billion of market depreciationappreciation and recurring distributions, net of reinvestments, from open-end and closed-end funds of $0.1 million.  Average total AUM was $42.7$37.5 billion in the 20152016 quarter versus $48.4$45.8 billion in the prior year period, a decrease of 11.8%18.1%.  Average AUM in our open-end equity funds, a key driver to our investment advisory fees, was $15.2$13.2 billion in the thirdfirst quarter of 2015,2016, falling 16.0%22.4% from the 20142015 quarter average AUM of $18.1$17.0 billion.

In addition to management fees, we earn incentive fees for certain institutional client assets, certain assets attributable to preferred issues of our closed-end funds toand our GDL Fund (NYSE: GDL) and investment partnership assets..  As of September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, assets under management with incentive based fees were $3.9$2.5 billion, a decrease of $1.0$0.2 billion, or 20.4%7.4%, from the $4.9$2.7 billion at June 30,December 31, 2015 and 13.3%40.5% lower than the $4.5$4.2 billion on September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015. 

On May 12, 2015, a Form 10 was filed for the potential restructuring that will enable the Company to further increase its market focus.  Subsequently, we filed subsequent amendments over the course of several months with the most recent amendment having been filed on October 30, 2015.  On November 2, 2015, GAMCO announced that its Board of Directors had approved the spin-off of Associated Capital Group, Inc. (“AC”), which will include GAMCO’s alternative investment management business, its institutional research services business and financial assets.  The distribution is expected to occur at 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 2015 with GAMCO shareholders receiving one share of Associated Capital Group class A common stock for each share of GAMCO class A common stock held on November 12, 2015, the record date, and one share of Associated Capital Group class B common stock for each share of GAMCO class B common stock held on the record date.
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The Company reported Assets Under Management as follows (in millions):       
           
Table I: Fund Flows - 3rd Quarter 2015         
        Fund   
    Market    distributions,   
  June 30,  appreciation/  Net cash  net of  September 30, 
  2015  (depreciation)  flows  reinvestments  2015 
Equities:          
Open-end Funds $15,984  $(1,289) $(606) $(14) $14,075 
Closed-end Funds  6,981   (663)  (5)  (108)  6,205 
Institutional & PWM - direct  16,011   (1,497)  (1,324)  -   13,190 
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory  3,703   (345)  (56)  -   3,302 
Investment Partnerships  937   (31)  41   -   947 
SICAV (a)  152   (5)  27   -   174 
Total Equities  43,768   (3,830)  (1,923)  (122)  37,893 
Fixed Income:                    
Money-Market Fund  1,600   -   37   -   1,637 
Institutional & PWM  46   -   (1)  -   45 
Total Fixed Income  1,646   -   36   -   1,682 
Total Assets Under Management $45,414  $(3,830) $(1,887) $(122) $39,575 
                     
(a)  Includes $45 million and $42 million of seed capital at June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively.
           
Table II: Fund Flows - Year to date September 2015         
        Fund   
    Market    distributions,   
  December 31,  appreciation/  Net cash  net of  September 30, 
  2014  (depreciation)  flows  reinvestments  2015 
Equities:          
Open-end Funds $17,684  $(1,210) $(2,343) $(56) $14,075 
Closed-end Funds  6,949   (541)  138   (341)  6,205 
Institutional & PWM - direct  16,597   (1,372)  (2,035)  -   13,190 
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory  3,704   (202)  (200)  -   3,302 
Investment Partnerships  905   (4)  46   -   947 
SICAV (a)  135   (8)  47   -   174 
Total Equities  45,974   (3,337)  (4,347)  (397)  37,893 
Fixed Income:                    
Money-Market Fund  1,455   -   182   -   1,637 
Institutional & PWM  58   -   (13)  -   45 
Total Fixed Income  1,513   -   169   -   1,682 
Total Assets Under Management $47,487  $(3,337 $(4,178) $(397) $39,575 
                     
(a)  Includes $71 million and $42 million of seed capital at December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2015, respectively.
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Table III: AUM Summary        % Change From 
  September 30,  June 30,  September 30,  June 30,  September 30, 
  2015  2015  2014  2015  2014 
Equities:          
Open-end Funds $14,075  $15,984  $17,458   (11.9%)  (19.4%)
Closed-end Funds  6,205   6,981   6,963   (11.1)  (10.9)
Institutional & PWM - direct  13,190   16,011   16,223   (17.6)  (18.7)
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory  3,302   3,703   3,525   (10.8)  (6.3)
Investment Partnerships  947   937   899   1.1   5.3 
SICAV (a)  174   152   121   14.5   43.8 
Total Equities  37,893   43,768   45,189   (13.4)  (16.1)
Fixed Income:                    
Money-Market Fund  1,637   1,600   1,698   2.3   (3.6)
Institutional & PWM  45   46   60   (2.2)  (25.0)
Total Fixed Income  1,682   1,646   1,758   2.2   (4.3)
Total Assets Under Management $39,575  $45,414  $46,947   (12.9)  (15.7)
                     
(a)  Includes $42 million, $45 million and $70 million of seed capital at September 30, 2015, June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively.The Company reported Assets Under Management as follows (in millions):

Table I: Fund Flows - 1st Quarter 2016
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           Fund    
     Market     distributions,    
  December 31,  appreciation/  Net cash  net of  March 31, 
  2015  (depreciation)  flows  reinvestments  2016 
Equities:               
Open-end Funds $13,811  $465  $(458) $(11) $13,807 
Closed-end Funds  6,492   213   70   (112)  6,663 
Institutional & PWM - direct  13,366   241   (327)  -   13,280 
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory  3,401   67   (41)  -   3,427 
SICAV  37   1   -   -   38 
Total Equities  37,107   987   (756)  (123)  37,215 
Fixed Income:                    
Money-Market Fund  1,514   -   (40)  -   1,474 
Institutional & PWM  38   -   (6)  -   32 
Total Fixed Income  1,552   -   (46)  -   1,506 
Total Assets Under Management $38,659  $987  $(802) $(123) $38,721 

Table II: Assets Under Management by Quarter
           % Change From 
  March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  December 31,  March 31, 
  2016  2015  2015  2015  2015 
Equities:               
Open-end Funds $13,807  $13,811  $16,643   0.0%  (17.0%)
Closed-end Funds  6,663   6,492   7,071   2.6   (5.8)
Institutional & PWM - direct  13,280   13,366   16,407   (0.6)  (19.1)
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory  3,427   3,401   3,814   0.8   (10.1)
SICAV  38   37   -   2.7   n/m
Total Equities  37,215   37,107   43,935   0.3   (15.3)
Fixed Income:                    
Money-Market Fund  1,474   1,514   1,520   (2.6)  (3.0)
Institutional & PWM  32   38   52   (15.8)  (38.5)
Total Fixed Income  1,506   1,552   1,572   (3.0)  (4.2)
Total Assets Under Management $38,721  $38,659  $45,507   0.2%  (14.9%)

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The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in Item 1 to this report.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 Compared To Three Months Ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015
 
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)     
 2015  2014  2016  2015 
Revenues          
Investment advisory and incentive fees $82,182  $92,591  $70,848  $86,068 
Distribution fees and other income  12,301   15,727   10,537   13,738 
Institutional research services  2,063   2,540 
Total revenues  96,546   110,858   81,385   99,806 
Expenses                
Compensation  39,731   43,316   20,274   37,977 
Management fee  2,682   3,756   1,080   4,135 
Distribution costs  12,344   15,101   10,717   14,441 
Other operating expenses  5,593   5,099   4,372   4,663 
Total expenses  60,350   67,272   36,443   61,216 
Operating income  36,196   43,586   44,942   38,590 
Other income (expense)                
Net gain from trading securities  (11,467)  (9,086)  223   13 
Interest and dividend income  884   1,084   368   528 
Interest expense  (1,917)  (1,987)  (3,406)  (1,905)
Total other income/(expense), net  (12,500)  (9,989)
Total other expense  (2,815)  (1,364)
Income before income taxes  23,696   33,597   42,127   37,226 
Income tax provision  9,245   13,045   16,102   14,078 
Net income  14,451   20,552 
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests  (518)  (3,113)
Income from continuing operations  26,025   23,148 
Income from discontinued operations  -   1,628 
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $14,969  $23,665  $26,025  $24,776 
                
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders per share:         $0.89  $0.92 
Basic $0.60  $0.94 
Diluted $0.59  $0.93 
Basic - Continuing operations  -   0.07 
Basic - Discontinued operations $0.89  $0.99 
Basic - Total        
                
Diluted - Continuing operations $0.88  $0.91 
Diluted - Discontinued operations  -   0.06 
Diluted - Total $0.88  $0.97 

Overview

Net income attributable to shareholders of GAMCOIncome from continuing operations for the quarter was $15.0$26.0 million, or $0.59$0.88 per fully diluted share, versus $23.7$23.1 million, or $0.93$0.91 per fully diluted share, in the prior year'syear’s quarter.  The quarter to quarter comparison was impacted by lower variable compensation partially offset by lower revenues and lower income from firm investments and increased stock compensation costs.investments.

Revenues
 
Investment advisory and incentive fees for the thirdfirst quarter 20152016 were $82.2$70.8 million, 11.2%17.8% lower than the 20142015 comparative figure of $92.6$86.1 million.  Open-end fund revenues decreased by 16.7%22.7% to $36.8$31.3 million from $44.2$40.5 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20142015 driven by a 16.0%22.4% decrease in average open-end equity AUM.  Our closed-end fund revenues decreased 8.9%12.1% to $14.3$13.1 million in the thirdfirst quarter 20152016 from $15.7$14.9 million in 20142015 due to a 7.6%11.6% decrease in non-performance fee based average AUM.  Institutional and private wealth management account revenues, excluding incentive fees, which are generally based on beginning of quarter AUM, decreased $2.0$4.2 million to $28.8$25.9 million from $30.8$30.1 million in thirdfirst quarter 2014.2015.  There were no incentive fees earned during the thirdfirst quarter 2015.2016. Incentive fees earned during the thirdfirst quarter 20142015 were $0.1$0.5 million.  Investment partnership revenues were $2.3 million, an increase of 27.8% from $1.8 million in third quarter 2014 due to an increase in average AUM resulting from a combination of market performance and net inflows.
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Open-end fund distribution fees and other income were $12.3$10.5 million for the thirdfirst quarter 2015,2016, a decrease of $3.4$3.2 million or 21.7%23.4% from $15.7$13.7 million in the prior year period, primarily due to lower average AUM in open-end equity funds that generate distribution fees and decreased level of sales of load shares of open-end funds.
 
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Our institutional research revenues were $2.1 million in the third quarter 2015 compared to $2.5 million reported in the prior year period.

Expenses
 
Compensation costs, which are largely variable, were $39.7$20.3 million or 8.3%46.6% lower than prior year compensation costs of $43.3$38.0 million.  The deferred compensation agreement entered into by the Company with Mr. Gabelli resulted in variable compensation being reduced by $10.4 million during the first quarter of 2016.  This expense will be recognized ratably over the vesting period through January 1, 2020.  The remainder of the quarter over quarter decrease was comprised of a $3.1$5.8 million decrease in variable compensation related to the decreased levels of AUM, partially offset by a $0.5$0.6 million increasedecrease in stock compensation expense recognized for RSAs issued in 2014 and a $1.0$0.9 million decrease in fixed compensation, primarily relating to reduced bonus accruals in the current quarter.

Management fee expense, which is wholly variable and based on pretax income, decreased to $2.7$1.1 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20152016 from $3.8$4.1 million in the 20142015 period.  The management fee expense for the first quarter of 2016 was lower by $2.2 million due to the accounting of the deferred compensation agreement with Mr. Gabelli.
 
Distribution costs were $12.3$10.7 million, a decrease of $2.8$3.7 million or 18.5%25.7% from $15.1$14.4 million in the prior year'syear’s period.  The decline in distribution costs was driven by lower AUM which resulted in reduced payments to third parties for distribution of $2.2$2.3 million, and lower amortization of advanced commissions of $0.5 million.$0.3 million, and the $1.0 million of expenses incurred in launching a closed-end fund during the first quarter of 2015.
 
Other operating expenses were $5.6$4.4 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2015, an increase2016, a decrease of $0.5$0.3 million, or 9.8%6.4%, from $5.1$4.7 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2014.  The prior year quarter benefitted from insurance reimbursements of $0.8 million for legal and regulatory costs previously incurred and expensed.  Excluding these costs in the current quarter and reimbursements in the prior year quarter other operating expenses decreased $0.3, or 5.1% to $5.6 million in the third quarter of 2015 from $5.9 million in the prior year quarter.2015.

Operating income for the thirdfirst quarter of 20152016 was $36.2$44.9 million, a decreasean increase of $7.4$6.3 million, or 17.0%16.3%, from the $43.6$38.6 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2014.2015.  Operating income, as a percentage of revenues, was 37.5%55.2% in the 20152016 quarter as compared to 39.3%38.7% in the 20142015 quarter.

Other expense
 
Total other expense, net was a net expense of $12.5$2.8 million for the thirdfirst quarter 20152016 versus a net expense of $10.0$1.4 million in the prior year'syear’s quarter.  Realized and unrealized losses in ourNet gain from trading portfolio were $11.5securities increased $0.2 million to $0.2 million in the 2015first quarter versus $9.1 million in the 2014 quarter.of 2016. Interest and dividend income decreased to $0.9$0.4 million in the thirdfirst quarter 20152016 from $1.1$0.5 million in the thirdfirst quarter 2014.2015.  Interest expense decreased $0.1increased $1.5 million to $3.4 million in the first quarter 2016 from $1.9 million in the third quarter 2015 from $2.0 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2014.2015.
 
The effective tax rates ("ETR"(“ETR”) for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 and September 30, 2014 were 39.0% and 38.8%, respectively.  Excluding net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, the ETR was 38.2% and 35.5% for the third quarters of 2015 and 2014,37.8%, respectively.  The ETR for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was reduced by 2.6% for a state refund.

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Nine Months Ended September 30,On December 21, 2015, Compared To Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)  
  2015  2014 
Revenues    
  Investment advisory and incentive fees $257,563  $270,544 
  Distribution fees and other income  39,402   43,367 
  Institutional research services  6,130   6,720 
Total revenues  303,095   323,631 
Expenses        
  Compensation  127,627   131,258 
  Management fee  11,360   13,628 
  Distribution costs  39,747   44,087 
  Other operating expenses  19,271   17,036 
Total expenses  198,005   206,009 
Operating income  105,090   117,622 
Other income        
  Net gain from trading securities  (614)  7,468 
  Interest and dividend income  3,227   3,557 
  Interest expense  (5,899)  (6,000)
Total other income/(expense), net  (3,286)  5,025 
Income before income taxes  101,804   122,647 
Income tax provision  38,547   44,796 
Net income  63,257   77,851 
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests  (589)  (2,718)
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $63,846  $80,569 
         
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders per share:        
Basic $2.55  $3.17 
Diluted $2.52  $3.15 
         
Overview

Net income attributableGAMCO entered into a deferred compensation agreement with Mr. Gabelli whereby his variable compensation for 2016 will be in the form of Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) determined by the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s Class A Stock during 2016.  The Board’s decision to shareholdersgrant these RSUs and thereby defer the cash payment of GAMCOhis 2016 variable compensation until January 1, 2020 was to provide the Company with greater financial flexibility.  While the issuance of the award itself does not change Mr. Gabelli’s compensation, the GAAP reporting for his compensation has changed.  The first quarter 2016 results were materially bolstered by the GAAP-mandated treatment of these RSUs.  Margins for the first nine monthsquarter 2016 therefore are not comparable with prior periods.  Under GAAP, only 25% of 2015 was $63.8 million or $2.52 per fully diluted share versus $80.6 million or $3.15 per fully diluted sharethis deferred compensation expense is being recognized in the prior year'scurrent year with the remainder amortized as expense in 2017, 2018, and 2019.  Expressed another way, the 2016 first nine months.  The period to period comparison wasquarter as well as the remainder of 2016 benefit from a reduction of 75% of the compensation, and 2017, 2018, and 2019 will, in turn, be impacted by lower revenues, lower incomean additional 25% of the compensation from firm investments and increased stock compensation costs.

Revenues2016 in each year.  No decision has been made regarding whether an RSU grant will be repeated for 2017.
 
Investment advisoryThe balance sheet is also impacted; the compensation payable at March 31, 2016 and incentive fees forin each future period-end of 2016 is only 25% of the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were $257.6 million, 4.8% belowfull amount of the comparable 2014 figure2016 compensation that will be due once the RSUs are fully vested.  At March 31, 2016, the amount of $270.5unrecognized compensation was $12.6 million.  Open-end fund revenues decreased by 8.7% to $117.0 million from $128.1 million in first nine months 2014 driven by a 8.3% decrease in average open-end equity AUM.  Our closed-end fund revenues decreased 1.5% to $44.6 million in the first nine months of 2015 from $45.3 million in 2014 due to a 1.3% decrease in non-performance fee based average AUM.  Institutional and private wealth management account revenues, excluding incentive fees, which are generally based on beginning of quarter AUM, decreased $2.4 million, or 2.6%, to $88.8 million from $91.2 million in first nine months of 2014.  During the first nine months of 2015 we earned $0.8 million in incentive fees versus the $0.9 million earned in the first nine months of 2014.  Investment partnership revenues were $6.3 million, an increase of 26.0% from $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 due to an increase in average AUM resulting from net inflows.
Open-end fund distribution fees and other income were $39.4 million for the first nine months of 2015, a decrease of $7.0 million or 15.1% from $46.4 million in the prior year period, primarily due to lower average AUM in open-end equity funds that generate distribution fees and decreased level of sales of load shares of open-end funds.

Our institutional research revenues were $6.1 million in the first nine months of 2015 versus $6.7 million in the prior year period.


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Expenses
Compensation costs, which are largely variable, were $127.6 million, or 2.8% lower, thanThe following tables show a reconciliation of our results for the prior yearfirst quarter of 2016 and our balance sheet at March 31, 2016 between the GAAP basis and a non-GAAP adjusted basis of the deferred compensation costs(the RSU grant) as if all of $131.3 million.  The $5.0 million decreasethe expense was recognized in variable compensation2016.  We believe this adjusted measure is useful in evaluating the ongoing operating results of the Company absent the material adjustment related to the decreased levelstreatment of AUM and a $0.3 million decrease in fixedthe deferred compensation was partially offset by a $1.6 million increase in stock compensation expense recognized for RSAs issued in 2014.agreement.

  Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 
     Impact of    
  Reported  Deferred    
  GAAP  Compensation  Non-GAAP 
Revenues         
Investment advisory and incentive fees $70,848  $-  $70,848 
Distribution fees and other income  10,537   -   10,537 
Total revenues  81,385   -   81,385 
Expenses            
Compensation  20,274   10,412   30,686 
Management fee  1,080   2,199   3,279 
Distribution costs  10,717   -   10,717 
Other operating expenses  4,372   -   4,372 
Total expenses  36,443   12,611   49,054 
             
Operating income  44,942   (12,611)  32,331 
Other income (expense)            
Net gain from investments  223   -   223 
Interest and dividend income  368   -   368 
Interest expense  (3,406)  -   (3,406)
Total other expense, net  (2,815)  -   (2,815)
Income before income taxes  42,127   (12,611)  29,516 
Income tax provision  16,102   (4,820)  11,282 
Income from continuing operations  26,025   (7,791)  18,234 
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes  -   -   - 
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $26,025  $(7,791) $18,234 
  per share:            
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders            
             
Basic $0.89  $(0.27) $0.62 
Diluted $0.88  $(0.26) $0.61 
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  March 31, 2016 
     Impact of    
  Reported  Deferred    
  GAAP  Compensation  Non-GAAP 
ASSETS         
Cash and cash equivalents $28,045  $-  $28,045 
Investments in securities  36,419   -   36,419 
Receivable from brokers  1,135   -   1,135 
Investment advisory fees receivable  29,612   -   29,612 
Receivable from affiliates  5,256   -   5,256 
Income tax receivable  2,452   -   2,452 
Other assets  13,006   -   13,006 
Total assets $115,925  $-  $115,925 
             
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY            
Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities  13,032   (4,820)  8,212 
Capital lease obligation  5,145   -   5,145 
Compensation payable  19,218   12,611   31,829 
Payable to affiliates  3,754   -   3,754 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  28,876   -   28,876 
Sub-total  70,025   7,791   77,816 
             
AC 4% PIK Note (due November 30, 2020)  250,000   -   250,000 
Loan from GGCP (due December 28, 2016)  20,000   -   20,000 
5.875% Senior notes (due June 1, 2021)  24,103   -   24,103 
Total liabilities  364,128   7,791   371,919 
             
Equity            
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity            
Class A Common Stock  14   -   14 
Class B Common Stock  19   -   19 
Additional paid-in capital  1,382   -   1,382 
Retained earnings (deficit)  (8,794)  (7,791)  (16,585)
Accumulated other comprehensive income  11,670   -   11,670 
Treasury stock, at cost  (252,494)  -   (252,494)
Total GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity (deficit)  (248,203)  (7,791)  (255,994)
Total liabilities and equity (deficit) $115,925  $-  $115,925 
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Management fee expense, which is wholly variable and based on pretax income, decreased to $11.4 millionThe following table further illustrates the effect that the GAAP accounting for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $13.6 millioncompensation deferral will have on our results for 2016 through 2019 under certain assumptions.  For simplicity in arriving at the 2014 period.
Distribution costs were $39.7 million, a decrease2016 through 2019 illustrative effects, we have assumed that the first quarter RSU expense is predictive of $4.4 million or 10.0% from $44.1 million in the prior year's period.  The decline in distribution costs was driven by lower AUM which resulted in reduced payments to third parties for distributionfull year results but there is no assurance that this will be the case.  Please see the note regarding forward-looking information on page 12 of $2.7 million and lower amortization of advanced commissions of $1.6 million partially offset by $1.0 million of expenses in the current period for launching our first London stock exchange listed closed-end fund.this release.

Other operating expenses were $19.3 millionEffect of recording RSU on a GAAP basis versus recording all of the expense in the first nine months of 2015, an increase of $2.3 million, or 13.5%, from $17.0 million in the first nine months of 2014.  The current year period includes $1.5 million in costs associated with the possible restructuring that the Company is exploring while the prior year period benefitted from insurance reimbursements of $1.3 million for legal and regulatory costs previously incurred and expensed.  Excluding these costs in the current period and the reimbursements in the prior period other operating expenses decreased $0.5 million, or 2.7%, to $17.8 million in the first nine months of 2015 from $18.3 million in the first nine months of 2014.2016:

Operating income for the first nine months of 2015 was $105.1 million, a decrease of $12.5 million, or 10.6%, from the $117.6 million in the first nine months of 2014.  Operating income, as a percentage of revenues, was 34.7% in the 2015 period as compared to 36.3% in the 2014 period.

Other
Total other income/(expense), net of interest expense, was $3.3 million for the first nine months of 2015 versus income of $5.0 million in the prior year's quarter.  Realized and unrealized gains in our trading portfolio were $614,000 in the 2015 period versus $7.6 million in the 2014 period.  The 2014 period included $4.1 million in gains related to sales and donations of one AFS security.  There are no similar gains in the 2015 period.  Interest and dividend income were $3.2 million in the 2015 period versus $3.6 million in the 2014 period.  Interest expense decreased to $5.9 million in the 2015 period compared to $6.0 million in the 2014 period.
The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was 37.9% as compared to the prior year period's effective rate of 36.5%.  Excluding net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, the ETR was 37.6% and 35.7% for the first nine months of 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The primary contributor to the lower ETR in the 2014 period was the donation of appreciated securities used to fund our shareholder designated charitable contribution program.
 2016 2017 2018 2019 
         
RSU expense  (50,444)  16,815   16,815   16,815 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our principal assets are highly liquid in nature and consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and securities held for investment purposes, investments in funds, and investment partnerships.purposes.  Cash and cash equivalents are comprised primarily of 100% U.S. Treasury money market funds managed by GAMCO.  Although investments in partnerships and offshore funds are subject to restrictions as to the timing of distributions, the underlying investments of such partnerships or funds are, for the most part, liquid, and the valuations of these products reflect that underlying liquidity.

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Summary cash flow data is as follows:
 Nine months ended  Three months ended 
 September 30,  March 31, 
 2015  2014  2016  2015 
Cash flows provided by (used in): (in thousands) 
Cash flows provided by (used in) from continuing operations : (in thousands) 
Operating activities $200,176  $122,150  $30,488  $46,266 
Investing activities  (41,412)  2,593   308   32 
Financing activities  (31,403)  23,222   (16,477)  27,281 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations  14,319   73,579 
Cash flows of discontinued operations:        
Operating activities  -   36,160 
Investing activities  -   (41,080)
Financing activities  -   (70,103)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations  -   (75,023)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents  8   5   7   11 
Net increase  127,369   147,970 
Net increase (decrease)  14,326   (1,433)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  298,224   210,451   13,719   12,694 
Increase in cash from consolidation  10   - 
Increase in cash from deconsolidation  13   - 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $425,616  $358,421  $28,045  $11,261 
        
Cash and liquidity requirements have historically been met through cash generated by operating income and our borrowing capacity.  We filed a registration statement with the SEC in 2015 which, among other things, provides us opportunistic flexibility to sell any combination of senior and subordinate debt securities, convertible debt securities, equity securities (including common and preferred stock), and other securities up to a total amount of $500 million.  The shelf is available through May 4,April 2018, at which time it may be renewed.

At September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, we had total cash and cash equivalents of $425.6$28.0 million, an increase of $127.4$14.3 million from December 31, 2014.  Cash and cash equivalents of $0.1 million and investments in securities of $8.5 million held by consolidated investment partnerships and offshore funds may not be readily available for2015 primarily due to the Company to access.Company’s operating activities described below.  Total debt outstanding at September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 was $106.8$294.1 million, consisting of $6.8$250 million in Debentures (face value of $6.9 million)a 4% PIK Note due November 30, 2020, a $20.0 million loan from GGCP due December 28, 2016 and $100$24.1 million of 5.875% senior notes due 2021.  It is anticipated that the majority of our free cash flow will go towards servicing our debt for the next few years.
 
For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, cash provided by operating activities was $200.2$30.5 million, an increasea decrease of $78.0$15.8 million from cash provided in the prior year period of $122.2$46.3 million.  Cash was provided through a decrease of $19.8 million in other assets, a $18.5 million decreasean increase in net contributions and distributions to/from partnerships, a $6.7income of $2.9 million, increase to accrued expenses and other liabilities, a decrease of $51.5 million in trading securities, a $6.9 millionan increase in payables to brokers,income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities of $3.5 million, a decrease in receivable from brokersaffiliates of $5.7,$1.7 million, and $1.0$0.2 million from other sources.  Reducing cash was an increase in investment advisory fees receivables collectedreceivable of $7.3$4.0 million, a decrease in compensation payable of $10.1$13.2 million, a $3.4 million decrease to accrued expenses and other liabilites, a $3.6 million decrease in net income of $14.6 million and a decrease in income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities of $0.1 million.payables to affiliates.  Cash used inprovided by investing activities, related to purchases and proceeds from sales of available for sale securities, was $41.4$0.3 million in the first ninethree months of 2015.2016.  Cash used in financing activities in the first ninethree months of 20152016 was $31.4$16.5 million including $5.3$0.6 million paid in dividends, $21.5$0.9 million paid for the purchase of treasury stock and $6.2$15.0 million for the repurchasepartial repayment of zero coupon subordinated debentures partially offset by $1.2 million in proceedsthe loan from the exercise of stock options.GGCP.

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For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, cash provided by operating activities was $122.2$46.3 million.  Cash provided by investing activities, related to purchases and proceeds from sales of available for sale securities, was $2.6 million$32,000 in the first ninethree months of 2014.2015.  Cash provided by financing activities in the first ninethree months of 20142015 was $23.2$27.3 million.

Based upon our current level of operations and anticipated growth, we expect that our current cash balances plus cash flows from operating activities and our borrowing capacity will be sufficient to finance our working capital needs for the foreseeable future.  We have no material commitments for capital expenditures.
 
We have two broker-dealers, G.research andone broker-dealer, G.distributors, which areis subject to certain net capital requirements.  Both broker-dealers compute theirG.distributors computes it net capital under the alternative method permitted, which requires minimum net capital of the greater of $250,000 or 2% of the aggregate debit items in the reserve formula for those broker-dealers subject to Rule 15c3-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The requirement was $250,000 for eachthe broker-dealer at September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016.  At September 30, 2015, G.research had net capital, as defined, of approximately $8.3 million, exceeding the regulatory requirement by approximately $8.1 million, andMarch 31, 2016, G.distributors had net capital, as defined, of approximately $5.5$1.8 million, exceeding the regulatory requirement by approximately $5.2$1.6 million.  Net capital requirements for our affiliated broker-dealersbroker-dealer may increase in accordance with rules and regulations to the extent they engage in other business activities.



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Market Risk
 
Our primary market risk exposure is to changes in equity prices and interest rates.  Since over 90%approximately 96% of our AUM are equities, our financial results are subject to equity-marketequity market risk as revenues from our investment management services are sensitive to stock market dynamics.  In addition, returns from our proprietary investment portfolio are exposed to interest rate and equity market risk.

The Company'sCompany’s Chief Investment Officer oversees the proprietary investment portfolios and allocations of proprietary capital among the various strategies.  The Chief Investment Officer and the Board of Directors review the proprietary investment portfolios throughout the year.  Additionally, the Company monitors its proprietary investment portfolios to ensure that they are in compliance with the Company'sCompany’s guidelines.

Equity Price Risk
 
The Company earns substantially all of its revenue as advisory and distribution fees from our affiliated open-end and closed-end funds and Institutional and Private Wealth Management assets, and Investment Partnership assets.  Such fees represent a percentage of AUM, and substantially allthe majority of these assets are in equity investments.  Accordingly, since revenues are proportionate to the value of those investments, a substantial increase or decrease in equity markets overall will have a corresponding effect on the Company's revenues.
 
With respect to our proprietary investment activities, included in investments in securities of $126.9$36.4 million, $33.0 million and $38.0 million at March 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2015, respectively, included investments in sponsored registered investment companies of $115.0common stocks.  Of the $36.4 million, at September 30, 2015 were investments in open-end funds and closed-end funds, largely invested in equity products, of $119.4 million, a selection of common and preferred stocks totaling $121.8$33.0 million and other investments of approximately $0.7 million.  In addition, we may alter our investment holdings from time to time in response to changes in market risks and other factors considered appropriate by management.  Of the approximately $121.8$38.0 million, invested in common and preferred stocks at September 30,March 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 $34.1and March 31, 2015, respectively, $36.4 million, represented$32.6 million and $38.0 million, respectively, was related to our investment in Westwood Holdings Group Inc., and $71.7 million was invested by the Company in risk arbitrage opportunities in connection with mergers, consolidations, acquisitions, tender offers or other similar transactions.  Risk arbitrage generally involves announced deals with agreed upon terms and conditions, including pricing, which typically involve less market risk than common stocks held in a trading portfolio.  The principal risk associated with risk arbitrage transactions is the inability of the companies involved to complete the transaction.  Securities sold, not yet purchased are financial instruments purchased under agreements to resell and financial instruments sold under agreement to repurchase.  These financial instruments are stated at fair value and are subject to market risks resulting from changes in price and volatility.  At September 30,December 31, 2015, the fair value of securities sold, not yet purchased was $5.6$0.1 million.  Investments in partnerships totaled $101.0 million at September 30,At March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015, $62.8 million of which consisted of investment partnerships and offshore funds which invest in risk arbitrage opportunities.there were no securities sold, not yet purchased.

The following table provides a sensitivity analysis for our investments in equity securities and partnerships and affiliates which invest primarily in equity securities, excluding arbitrage products for which the principal exposure is to deal closure and not overall market conditions, as of September 30, 2015March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014.2015.  The sensitivity analysis assumes a 10% increase or decrease in the value of these investments (in thousands):

   Fair Value Fair Value 
   assuming assuming 
   10% decrease in 10% increase in 
(unaudited)Fair Value equity prices equity prices 
At March 31, 2016      
Equity price sensitive investments, at fair value $36,420  $32,778  $40,062 
At December 31, 2015            
Equity price sensitive investments, at fair value $32,848  $29,563  $36,133 

    Fair Value  Fair Value 
    assuming  assuming 
    10% decrease in  10% increase in 
  (unaudited) Fair Value  equity prices  equity prices 
At September 30, 2015:      
Equity price sensitive investments, at fair value $208,490  $187,641  $229,339 
At December 31, 2014:            
Equity price sensitive investments, at fair value $243,720  $219,348  $268,092 
             
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Interest Rate Risk
 
Our exposure to interest rate risk results, principally, from our investment of excess cash in a sponsored money market fund that holds U.S. Government securities.  These investments are primarily short term in nature, and the carrying value of these investments generally approximates fair value.  Based on September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, cash and cash equivalent balance of $425.6$28.0 million, a 1% increase in interest rates would increase our interest income by $4.3$0.3 million annually.  Given that our current return on these cash equivalent investments in this low interest rate environment is approximately 0.0%0.24% annually, an analysis of a 1% decrease is not meaningful.

Currency Risk

We operate offices outside the United States in London, Shanghai and Tokyo from which we perform sales, marketing and research activities.  In connection with these offices, we transact business in multiple currencies, primarily British Pounds and Japanese Yen.  We are a net payer of foreign currencies and therefore benefit from a strengthening U.S. dollar and are adversely affected when the U.S. dollar weakens relative to the foreign currencies.  We project our future currency needs on a net basis and may from time to time purchase foreign currencies or enter into foreign exchange forward contracts as a way to minimize our foreign exchange risk.  Historically these amounts have not been material.  In addition, we may use foreign exchange forward contracts to offset the foreign exchange risk on investments held in foreign denominated funds, including the Gabelli Value Plus+ Trust Ltd. which is denominated in British Pounds.  In May 2015, we entered into a foreign exchange forward contract to hedge the full value of our Gabelli Value Plus+ Trust Ltd. investment.  Absent such hedging strategies, a hypothetical 10% change in the U.S dollar to British Pound exchange rate would have increased or decreased the value of the investment we had in this fund on September 30, 2015 by $3.8 million.  Because this investment is classified as an AFS security, the net unrealized change on this investment due to currency fluctuation prior to the inception of the hedge would be included in other comprehensive income and after the inception would be included in net gain/(loss) from investments on the condensed consolidated statements of income.  Changes in fair value of the related designated hedge are also included in net gain/(loss) from investments on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.  See Note A and the Company'sCompany’s Critical Accounting Policies in Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in GAMCO's 2014GAMCO’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 201515, 2016 for details on Critical Accounting Policies.
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
In the normal course of its business, GAMCO is exposed to risk of loss due to fluctuations in the securities market and general economy. Management is responsible for identifying, assessing and managing market and other risks. 

Our exposure to pricing risk in equity securities is directly related to our role as financial intermediary and advisor for AUM in our affiliated open-end and closed-end funds, institutional and private wealth management accounts, and investment partnerships as well as our proprietary investment and trading activities.  At September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, we had equity investments including open-end funds largely invested in equity products, of $241.9$36.4 million.  Investments in open-end funds and closed-end funds, $119.4 million, usually generate lower market risk through the diversification of financial instruments within their portfolios.  In addition, weWe may alter our investment holdings from time to time in response to changes in market risks and other factors considered appropriate by management.  We also hold investments in partnerships which invest primarily in equity securities and which are subject to changes in equity prices.  Investments in partnerships totaled $101.0 million, of which $62.8 million were invested in partnerships which invest in risk arbitrage.  Risk arbitrage is primarily dependent upon deal closure rather than the overall market environment.  The equity investment portfolio is at fair value and will move in line with the equity markets.  The trading portfolio changes are recorded as net gain from investments in the condensed consolidated statements of income while the available for sale portfolio changes are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income in the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
We evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016.  Disclosure controls and procedures as defined under the Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), are designed to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in SEC rules and regulations.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"(“CEO”) and Co-Chief Accounting Officers ("CAOs"(“CAOs”), to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  Our CEO and CAOs participated in this evaluation and concluded that, as of the date of September 30, 2015,March 31, 2016, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
 
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There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting as defined by Rule 13a-15(f) that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Forward-Looking Information
 
Our disclosure and analysis in this report contain some forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements because they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe,"“anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning. They also appear in any discussion of future operating or financial performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, future performance of our products, expenses, the outcome of any legal proceedings, and financial results.  Although we believe that we are basing our expectations and beliefs on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of what we currently know about our business and operations, there can be no assurance that our actual results will not differ materially from what we expect or believe. Some of the factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our expectations or beliefs include, without limitation: the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets; a decline in the performance of our products; a general downturn in the economy; changes in government policy or regulation; changes in our ability to attract or retain key employees; and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations. We also direct your attention to any more specific discussions of risk contained in our Form 10-Q and other public filings.  We are providing these statements as permitted by the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We do not undertake to update publicly any forward-looking statements if we subsequently learn that we are unlikely to achieve our expectations or if we receive any additional information relating to the subject matters of our forward-looking statements.

Part II:  Other Information

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company may be named in legal actions and proceedings.  These actions may seek substantial or indeterminate compensatory as well as punitive damages or injunctive relief.  The Company is also subject to governmental or regulatory examinations or investigations.  The examinations or investigations could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, injunctions, restitutions or other relief.  For any such matters, the condensed consolidated financial statements include the necessary provisions for losses that the Company believes are probable and estimable.  Furthermore, the Company evaluates whether there exist losses which may be reasonably possible and will, if material, make the necessary disclosures.  However, management believes such amounts, both those that are probable and those that are reasonably possible, are not material to the Company'sCompany’s financial condition, operations or cash flows at September 30, 2015.March 31, 2016.

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

The following table provides information with respect to the repurchase of Class A Common Stock of GAMCO during the three months ended September 30, 2015:March 31, 2016:
     (c) Total Number of (d) Maximum 
 (a) Total (b) Average Shares Repurchased as Number of Shares 
 Number of Price Paid Per Part of Publicly That May Yet Be 
 Shares Share, net of Announced Plans Purchased Under 
PeriodRepurchased Commissions or Programs the Plans or Programs 
1/01/16 - 1/31/16  15,000  $28.85   15,000   567,155 
2/01/16 - 2/29/16  15,000   29.75   15,000   552,155 
3/01/16 - 3/31/16  503   36.37   503   551,652 
Totals  30,503  $29.42   30,503     

      (c) Total Number of  (d) Maximum 
  (a) Total  (b) Average  Shares Repurchased as  Number of Shares 
  Number of  Price Paid Per  Part of Publicly  That May Yet Be 
  Shares  Share, net of  Announced Plans  Purchased Under 
Period Repurchased  Commissions  or Programs  the Plans or Programs 
7/01/15 - 7/31/15  39,400  $68.59   39,400   319,902 
8/01/15 - 8/31/15  63,348   62.64   63,348   756,554 
9/01/15 - 9/30/15  69,259   55.46   69,259   687,295 
Totals  172,007  $61.11   172,007     
                 

In August 2015, the Board of Directors increased the buyback authorization by 500,000 shares of GBL Class A stock.  Our stock repurchase program is not subject to an expiration date.
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Item 6.(a) Exhibits
Item 6.(a) Exhibits

 31.1Certification of CEO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).

 31.2Certification of co-CAO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).
   
 31.3Certification of co-CAO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).

 32.1Certification of CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 32.2Certification of CFOco-CAOs pursuant pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002.

 101.INS XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


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.

GAMCO INVESTORS, INC.
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Kieran Caterina By: /s/ Diane M. LaPointe 
Name: Kieran CaterinaName: Diane M. LaPointe
Title: Co-Chief Accounting OfficerTitle: Co-Chief Accounting Officer
  
Date: Novermber 4, 2015May 9, 2016Date: November 4, 2015May 9, 2016

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