Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2016 | |
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL | |
Entity Central Index Key | 1,060,349 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | |
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,016 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Class A [Member] | ||
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 10,401,705 | |
Class B [Member] | ||
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 19,093,311 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME UNAUDITED - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Revenues | ||||
Investment advisory and incentive fees | $ 75,952 | $ 79,900 | $ 219,594 | $ 251,269 |
Distribution fees and other income | 11,769 | 12,260 | 33,456 | 39,390 |
Total revenues | 87,721 | 92,160 | 253,050 | 290,659 |
Expenses | ||||
Compensation | 21,233 | 34,022 | 62,130 | 109,177 |
Management fee | 1,163 | 4,056 | 3,376 | 12,385 |
Distribution costs | 11,568 | 12,363 | 32,786 | 40,093 |
Other operating expenses | 5,681 | 4,443 | 14,993 | 14,157 |
Total expenses | 39,645 | 54,884 | 113,285 | 175,812 |
Operating income | 48,076 | 37,276 | 139,765 | 114,847 |
Other income (expense) | ||||
Net gain from investments | 55 | 72 | 518 | 220 |
Interest and dividend income | 371 | 553 | 1,104 | 1,584 |
Interest expense | (3,155) | (1,815) | (9,729) | (5,575) |
Total other expense, net | (2,729) | (1,190) | (8,107) | (3,771) |
Income before income taxes | 45,347 | 36,086 | 131,658 | 111,076 |
Income tax provision | 14,486 | 13,635 | 47,229 | 41,702 |
Income from continuing operations | 30,861 | 22,451 | 84,429 | 69,374 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | 0 | (7,482) | 0 | (5,528) |
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders | $ 30,861 | $ 14,969 | $ 84,429 | $ 63,846 |
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders per share: | ||||
Basic - Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 1.06 | $ 0.90 | $ 2.89 | $ 2.77 |
Basic - Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | (0.30) | 0 | (0.22) |
Basic - Total (in dollars per share) | 1.06 | 0.60 | 2.89 | 2.55 |
Diluted - Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | 1.03 | 0.89 | 2.85 | 2.74 |
Diluted - Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | (0.30) | 0 | (0.22) |
Diluted - Total (in dollars per share) | $ 1.03 | $ 0.59 | $ 2.85 | $ 2.52 |
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||
Basic (in shares) | 29,185 | 24,947 | 29,222 | 25,047 |
Diluted (in shares) | 30,406 | 25,241 | 29,811 | 25,337 |
Dividends declared: (in dollars per share) | $ 0.02 | $ 0.07 | $ 0.06 | $ 0.21 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME UNAUDITED - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME UNAUDITED [Abstract] | |||||
Net income | $ 30,861 | $ 14,969 | $ 84,429 | $ 63,846 | |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: | |||||
Foreign currency translation | (28) | (35) | (121) | (22) | |
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale | [1] | 506 | (6,696) | 323 | (7,417) |
Other comprehensive loss | 478 | (6,731) | 202 | (7,439) | |
Comprehensive income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc. | $ 31,339 | $ 8,238 | $ 84,631 | $ 56,407 | |
[1] | Net of income tax expense/(benefit) of ($1,624), ($150), ($107) and ($424), respectively. |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME4
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME UNAUDITED (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME UNAUDITED [Abstract] | ||||
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale, net of income tax benefit | $ 297 | $ (3,932) | $ 190 | $ (4,356) |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION UNAUDITED - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 |
ASSETS | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 33,852 | $ 13,719 | $ 62,561 |
Investments in securities | 32,889 | 32,975 | 34,095 |
Receivable from brokers | 344 | 1,091 | 1,157 |
Investment advisory fees receivable | 26,606 | 31,048 | 26,638 |
Receivable from affiliates | 4,745 | 5,041 | 27,957 |
Income tax receivable and deferred tax asset | 10,634 | 6,787 | 2,409 |
Other assets | 12,198 | 13,238 | 10,776 |
Assets of discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 706,523 |
Total assets | 121,268 | 103,899 | 872,116 |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
Payable to brokers | 10,203 | 12 | 533 |
Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities | 164 | 4,823 | 5,963 |
Capital lease obligation | 5,094 | 5,170 | 5,191 |
Compensation payable | 31,469 | 24,426 | 83,700 |
Securities sold, not yet purchased | 0 | 129 | 0 |
Payable to affiliates | 7,679 | 7,687 | 153 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 31,801 | 28,882 | 32,467 |
Liabilities of discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 66,614 |
Sub-total | 86,410 | 71,129 | 194,621 |
4.5% Convertible note (due August 15, 2021) (Note F) | 109,826 | 0 | 0 |
AC 4% PIK Note (due November 30, 2020) (Note F) | 100,000 | 250,000 | 0 |
Loan from GGCP (due December 28, 2016) (Note F) | 0 | 35,000 | 0 |
5.875% Senior notes (due June 1, 2021) | 24,115 | 24,097 | 99,447 |
Zero coupon subordinated debentures, Face value: $0.0 million at September 30, 2016, $0.0 million at December 31, 2015 and $6.9 million at September 30, 2015, respectively (due December 31, 2015) | 0 | 0 | 6,750 |
Total liabilities | 320,351 | 380,226 | 300,818 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 6,018 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note J) | |||
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity | |||
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Additional paid-in capital | 3,135 | 345 | 299,769 |
Retained earnings (deficit) | 48,412 | (34,224) | 661,415 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 9,317 | 9,115 | 17,575 |
Treasury stock, at cost (5,025,640, 4,758,794 and 9,046,709 shares, respectively) | (259,980) | (251,596) | (416,147) |
Total GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity (deficit) | (199,083) | (276,327) | 562,645 |
Noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 2,635 |
Total equity (deficit) | (199,083) | (276,327) | 565,280 |
Total liabilities and equity (deficit) | 121,268 | 103,899 | 872,116 |
Class A [Member] | |||
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity | |||
Common stock | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Class B [Member] | |||
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity | |||
Common stock | $ 19 | $ 19 | $ 19 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION UNAUDITED (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders equity | |||
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Common Stock, outstanding (in shares) | 29,500,000 | 29,800,000 | 25,500,000 |
Treasury stock, shares (in shares) | 5,025,640 | 4,758,794 | 9,046,709 |
Class A [Member] | |||
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders equity | |||
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Common Stock, issued (in shares) | 15,480,032 | 15,422,901 | 15,387,701 |
Common Stock, outstanding (in shares) | 10,454,392 | 10,664,107 | 6,340,992 |
Class B [Member] | |||
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders equity | |||
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Common Stock, issued (in shares) | 24,000,000 | 24,000,000 | 24,000,000 |
Common Stock, outstanding (in shares) | 19,093,311 | 19,156,792 | 19,196,792 |
4.5% Convertible Notes [Member] | |||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 4.50% | ||
Debt issuance costs | $ 174 | ||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Aug. 15, 2021 | ||
AC 4% PIK Note [Member] | |||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 4.00% | ||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Nov. 30, 2020 | ||
Loan from GGCP [Member] | |||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Dec. 28, 2016 | ||
5.875% Senior Notes [Member] | |||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 5.875% | 5.875% | 5.875% |
Debt issuance costs | $ 110 | $ 128 | $ 553 |
Debt instrument, maturity date | Jun. 1, 2021 | ||
Zero Coupon Subordinated Debentures [Member] | |||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 0.00% | ||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Dec. 31, 2015 | ||
Zero coupon subordinated debentures, face value | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 6,900 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME7
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY UNAUDITED - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Noncontrolling Interests [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Retained Earnings (Deficit) [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] | Total | Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member] |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | $ 2,734 | $ 33 | $ 291,681 | $ 602,950 | $ 25,014 | $ (394,617) | $ 527,795 | $ 68,334 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||
Redemptions of redeemable noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (602) |
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,036 |
Consolidation of a consolidated feeder fund and a partnership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 996 |
Deconsolidation of offshore fund | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (63,256) |
Net income (loss) | (99) | 0 | 0 | 63,846 | 0 | 0 | 63,747 | (490) |
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale, net of income tax expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (7,392) | 0 | (7,392) | 0 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensve income, net of income tax expense (benefit) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (25) | 0 | (25) | 0 |
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (22) | 0 | (22) | 0 |
Dividends declared | 0 | 0 | 0 | (5,381) | 0 | 0 | (5,381) | 0 |
Stock based compensation expense | 0 | 0 | 6,819 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,819 | 0 |
Exercise of stock options including tax benefit ($102) | 0 | 0 | 1,269 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,269 | 0 |
Purchase of treasury stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (21,530) | (21,530) | 0 |
Balance at Sep. 30, 2015 | $ 2,635 | 33 | 299,769 | 661,415 | 17,575 | (416,147) | 565,280 | $ 6,018 |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015 | 33 | 345 | (34,224) | 9,115 | (251,596) | (276,327) | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | 0 | 0 | 84,429 | 0 | 0 | 84,429 | ||
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale, net of income tax expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 221 | 0 | 221 | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensve income, net of income tax expense (benefit) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 0 | 102 | ||
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0 | 0 | (121) | 0 | (121) | ||
Dividends declared | 0 | 0 | (1,793) | 0 | 0 | (1,793) | ||
Stock based compensation expense | 0 | 3,258 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,258 | ||
Reduction of deferred tax asset and additional paid-in capital for excess of recorded RSA tax benefit over actual tax benefit | 0 | (468) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (468) | ||
Purchase of treasury stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (8,384) | (8,384) | ||
Balance at Sep. 30, 2016 | $ 33 | $ 3,135 | $ 48,412 | $ 9,317 | $ (259,980) | $ (199,083) |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME8
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY UNAUDITED (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY UNAUDITED [Abstract] | ||
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale, income tax | $ 129 | $ (4,341) |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, income tax expense (benefit) | $ 61 | $ (15) |
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.06 | $ 0.21 |
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options | $ 102 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME9
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS UNAUDITED - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Operating activities | ||
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders | $ 84,429 | $ 63,846 |
Add: Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | 0 | 5,528 |
Income from continuing operations | 84,429 | 69,374 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 470 | 466 |
Stock based compensation expense | 3,258 | 4,923 |
Deferred income taxes | (3,930) | (1,902) |
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options | 0 | 102 |
Foreign currency translation gain/(loss) | (121) | (22) |
Cost basis of donated securities | 68 | 31 |
Net gains on sales of available for sale securities | (4) | (5) |
Accretion of zero coupon debentures | 0 | 502 |
Loss on extinguishment of zero coupon debentures | 0 | 310 |
(Increase) decrease in assets: | ||
Investments in trading securities | 223 | 0 |
Investments in partnerships: | ||
Receivable from affiliates | 290 | (1,517) |
Receivable from brokers | 747 | 526 |
Investment advisory fees receivable | 4,442 | 11,090 |
Income tax receivable and deferred tax assets | (3,847) | 24 |
Other assets | 534 | 1,617 |
Increase (decrease) in liabilities: | ||
Payable to affiliates | (8) | (202) |
Payable to brokers | 10,190 | 522 |
Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities | (1,384) | (8,349) |
Compensation payable | 7,051 | 52,901 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 2,804 | 4,470 |
Total adjustments | 20,783 | 65,487 |
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations | 105,212 | 134,861 |
Investing activities | ||
Purchases of available for sale securities | (223) | 0 |
Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities | 408 | 51 |
Net cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations | 185 | 51 |
Financing activities | ||
Net cash transferred from AC | 0 | 77,533 |
Issuance of 4.5% Convertible note | 109,826 | 0 |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 0 | 1,167 |
Dividends paid | (1,752) | (5,252) |
Repurchase of Zero coupon subordinated debentures | 0 | (6,224) |
Purchase of treasury stock | (8,384) | (21,530) |
Repayment of AC 4% PIK Note | (150,000) | 0 |
Repayment of loan from GGCP | (35,000) | 0 |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 18 | 73 |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities from continuing operations | (85,292) | 45,767 |
Cash flows of discontinued operations | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 0 | 59,154 |
Net cash used in investing activities | 0 | (41,464) |
Net cash used in financing activities | 0 | (148,510) |
Net cash used in discontinued operations | 0 | (130,820) |
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | 28 | 8 |
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 20,133 | 49,867 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 13,719 | 12,694 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 33,852 | 62,561 |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||
Cash paid for interest | 4,561 | 3,531 |
Cash paid for taxes | $ 55,216 | $ 49,587 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM10
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS UNAUDITED (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Non-cash activity: | ||
Accrued restricted stock award dividends | $ 41 | $ 129 |
Reduction of deferred tax asset and additional paid-in capital for excess of recorded RSA tax benefit over actual tax benefit | $ (468) | |
4.5% Convertible Notes [Member] | ||
Financing activities | ||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 4.50% | |
AC 4% PIK Note [Member] | ||
Financing activities | ||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 4.00% | |
Zero Coupon Subordinated Debentures [Member] | ||
Financing activities | ||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 0.00% |
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Significant Accounting Policies | A. Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation Unless we have indicated otherwise, or the context otherwise requires, references in this report to “GAMCO Investors, Inc.,” “GAMCO,” “the Company,” “GBL,” “we,” “us” and “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”) 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’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, 2015. 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 September 30, 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2015 as discontinued operations and financial information related to discontinued operations has been excluded from the notes to these interim condensed consolidated 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”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“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. In April 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 asset. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2016. The Company adopted this guidance retrospectively on January 1, 2016. As a result, the debt issuance costs related to the 5.875% Senior Notes are now shown net in the liability section on the consolidated statements of financial condition. At December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, the 5.875% Senior Notes are now disclosed net of issuance costs of $128,000 and $553,000, respectively. These amounts were previously disclosed in other assets on the consolidated statements of financial condition. 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 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 currently evaluating this guidance and the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, which amends the guidance in U.S. GAAP for the accounting for leases. ASU 2016-02 requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities arising from most operating leases in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position. ASU 2016-02 is effective beginning January 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements. 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 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. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, which adds and clarifies guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the consolidated statements of cash flows. For public companies, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, 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. |
Investment in Securities
Investment in Securities | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Investment in Securities [Abstract] | |
Investment in Securities | B. Investment in Securities Investments in securities at September 30, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 September 30, 2015 Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value (In thousands) Trading securities: Common stocks $ 16 $ 16 $ 385 $ 368 $ - $ - Total trading securities 16 16 385 368 - - Available for sale securities: Common stocks 17,649 32,873 17,898 32,607 13,561 34,095 Total available for sale securities 17,649 32,873 17,898 32,607 13,561 34,095 Total investments in securities $ 17,665 $ 32,889 $ 18,283 $ 32,975 $ 13,561 $ 34,095 Securities sold, not yet purchased at September 30, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 September 30, 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”) 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”) which are recorded as realized losses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. The following table identifies all reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") into income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): Amount Affected Line Items Reason for Reclassified in the Statements Reclassification from AOCI Of Income from AOCI Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 $ - $ - Net gain from investments Realized gain on sale of AFS securities 7 45 Other operating expenses/net gain from investments Realized gain on donation of AFS securities 7 45 Income before income taxes (3 ) (17 ) Income tax provision $ 4 $ 28 Net income Amount Affected Line Items Reason for Reclassified in the Statements Reclassification from AOCI Of Income from AOCI Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 $ 4 $ 5 Net gain from investments Realized gain on sale of AFS securities 159 80 Other operating expenses/net gain from investments Realized gain on donation of AFS securities 163 85 Income before income taxes (61 ) (32 ) Income tax provision $ 102 $ 53 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, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015: September 30, 2016 Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Common stocks $ 17,649 $ 15,224 $ - $ 32,873 Total available for sale securities $ 17,649 $ 15,224 $ - $ 32,873 December 31, 2015 Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Common stocks $ 17,898 $ 14,709 $ - $ 32,607 Total available for sale securities $ 17,898 $ 14,709 $ - $ 32,607 September 30, 2015 Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Common stocks $ 13,561 $ 20,534 $ - $ 34,095 Total available for sale securities $ 13,561 $ 20,534 $ - $ 34,095 Changes in net unrealized gain, net of taxes, for the three months ended September 30, 2016 of $0.5 million and changes in net unrealized loss, net of taxes, for the three months ended September 30, 2015 of $6.7 million have been included in other comprehensive income, a component of equity, at September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, respectively. There were no sales of investments available for sale for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015. Changes in net unrealized gain, net of taxes, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 of $0.3 million and changes in net unrealized loss, net of taxes, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 of $7.4 million have been included in other comprehensive income, a component of equity, at September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, proceeds from the sales of investments available for sale were approximately $408,000 and $51,000, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, gross gains on the sale of investments available for sale amounted to $4,000 and $5,000, 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 nine months ended September 30, 2016 or September 30, 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. There were no investments classified as available for sale that were in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2016, December 31, 2015 or September 30, 2015. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 there were no losses on available for sale securities that were deemed to be other than temporary. |
Fair Value
Fair Value | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Fair Value [Abstract] | |
Fair Value | 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, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 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, 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) 2016 Cash equivalents $ 33,576 $ - $ - $ 33,576 Investments in securities: AFS - Common stocks 32,873 - - 32,873 Trading - Common stocks 16 - - 16 Total investments in securities 32,889 - - 32,889 Total assets at fair value $ 66,465 $ - $ - $ 66,465 Liabilities Securities sold, not yet purchased: Trading - Common stocks $ - $ - $ - $ - Total securities sold, not yet purchased $ - $ - $ - $ - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 2015 (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) 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 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of September 30, 2015 (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 $ 62,398 $ - $ - $ 62,398 Investments in securities: AFS - Common stocks 34,095 - - 34,095 Trading - Common stocks - - - - Total investments in securities 34,095 - - 34,095 Total assets at fair value $ 96,493 $ - $ - $ 96,493 Liabilities Securities sold, not yet purchased: Trading - Common stocks $ - $ - $ - $ - Total securities sold, not yet purchased $ - $ - $ - $ - During the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no transfers between any Level 1 and Level 2 holdings, or between Level 1 and Level 3 holdings. Other than certain securities which were part of the Spin-off, the Company did not hold any Level 2 or 3 securities at September 30, 2016, December 31, 2015 or September 30, 2015. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | D. Income Taxes The effective tax rate ("ETR) for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 was 31.9% and 37.8%, respectively. The ETR for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 was 35.9% and 37.5%, respectively. The change in rates is primarily due to the reversal of tax accruals related to the closing out of a state audit. |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | E. Earnings Per Share The Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Basic: Income from continuing operations $ 30,861 $ 22,451 $ 84,429 $ 69,374 Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes - (7,482 ) - (5,528 ) Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $ 30,861 $ 14,969 $ 84,429 $ 63,846 Weighted average shares outstanding 29,185 24,947 29,222 25,047 Basic net income per share attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders: Continuing operations $ 1.06 $ 0.90 $ 2.89 $ 2.77 Discontinued operations - (0.30 ) - (0.22 ) Total $ 1.06 $ 0.60 $ 2.89 $ 2.55 Diluted: Income from continuing operations $ 30,861 $ 22,451 $ 84,429 $ 69,374 Add interest on convertible note, net of management fee and taxes 387 - 387 - Total income from continuing operations 31,248 22,451 84,816 69,374 Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes - (7,482 ) - (5,528 ) Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $ 31,248 $ 14,969 $ 84,816 $ 63,846 Weighted average share outstanding 29,185 24,947 29,222 25,047 Dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards 221 294 253 290 Assumed conversion of convertible note 1,000 - 336 - Total 30,406 25,241 29,811 25,337 Diluted net income per share attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders: Continuing operations $ 1.03 $ 0.89 $ 2.85 $ 2.74 Discontinued operations - (0.30 ) - (0.22 ) Total $ 1.03 $ 0.59 $ 2.85 $ 2.52 |
Debt
Debt | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Debt [Abstract] | |
Debt | F. Debt Debt consists of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 September 30, 2015 Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Value Level 2 Value Level 2 Value Level 2 (In thousands) 4.5 % Convertible note $ 109,826 $ 112,172 $ - $ - $ - $ - AC 4% PIK Note 100,000 101,347 250,000 250,000 - - Loan from GGCP - - 35,000 35,000 - - 5.875% Senior notes 24,115 25,073 24,097 24,437 99,447 106,625 0% Subordinated debentures - - - - 6,750 6,800 Total $ 233,941 $ 238,592 $ 309,097 $ 309,437 $ 106,197 $ 113,425 4.5% Convertible Note On August 15, 2016, the Company issued and sold a 5-year, $110 million convertible note (“Convertible Note”). The note bears interest at a rate of 4.5% per annum and is convertible into shares of the Company’s Class A Common stock (“Class A Stock”) at an initial conversion price of $55.00 per share. The Convertible Note is initially convertible into two million shares of the Company’s Class A Stock, subject to adjustment pursuant to the terms of the Convertible Note. The Company is required to repurchase the Convertible Note at the request of the holder on specified dates or after certain circumstances involving a Fundamental Change (as defined in the Convertible Note). The Company recorded $174,000 of costs in connection with the issuance of the Convertible Note. GGCP, Inc. (“GGCP”), which owns approximately 62% of the equity interest of the Company, has deposited cash equal to the principal amount of the Note and six months interest (“Initial Deposit”) into an escrow account established pursuant to an escrow agreement by and among GGCP, the Company, the Convertible Note holder and the escrow agent. In connection with the Initial Deposit made by GGCP, the Company has agreed that GGCP has a right to demand payment in an amount equal to any funds withdrawn from the escrow account by the Convertible Note holder. 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. 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. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company prepaid $150 million of principal of the AC 4% PIK Note. $50 million of the prepayment was applied against the principal amount due on November 30, 2016, $40 million against the principal amount due on November 30, 2017, $30 million against the principal amount due on November 30, 2018, and $30 million against the principal amount due on November 30, 2019. Of the $100 million principal amount outstanding at September 30, 2016, $10 million is due on November 30, 2017, $20 million is due on November 30, 2018, $20 million is due on November 30, 2019, and $50 million is due on November 30, 2020. 5.875% Senior notes On May 31, 2011, the Company issued 10-year, $100 million senior notes ("Senior Notes"). The Senior 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 Senior 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 September 30, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 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. On March 18, 2016, the Company paid back $15.0 million of the loan. During the second quarter of 2016 the Company paid back the remaining $20.0 million of the loan. At December 31, 2015, the debt was recorded at its face value of $35.0 million. 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 and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 the Company repurchased 16 Debentures and 62,242 Debentures, respectively, having a face value of $1,600 and $6.2 million, respectively. The redemptions were accounted for as extinguishments of debt and resulted in losses of less than $1,000 and $310,000, respectively, which was included in net gain from investments on the condensed consolidated statements of income. The debt was being accreted to its face value using the effective rate on the date of issuance of 7.45%. At September 30, 2015, the debt was recorded at its accreted value of $6.8 million. The debt matured on December 31, 2015 and 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”) declared effective the “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, 2016, $500 million is available on the shelf. |
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity | G. Stockholders' Equity Shares outstanding were 29.5 million, 29.8 million and 25.5 million on September 30, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively. Dividends Payment Record Date Date Amount Three months ended March 31, 2016 March 29, 2016 March 15, 2016 $ 0.02 Three months ended June 30, 2016 June 28, 2016 June 14, 2016 0.02 Three months ended September 30, 2016 September 27, 2016 September 13, 2016 0.02 Nine months ended September 30, 2016 $ 0.06 Three months ended March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 March 17, 2015 $ 0.07 Three months ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2015 June 16, 2015 0.07 Three months ended September 30, 2015 September 29, 2015 September 15, 2015 0.07 Nine months ended September 30, 2015 $ 0.21 Voting Rights The holders of 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. As of September 30, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, there were 427,290 RSA shares, 553,100 RSA shares and 688,550 RSA shares outstanding, respectively, that were previously issued at an average weighted grant price of $65.72, $64.02 and $67.34, 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. For the three months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $1.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $3.3 million and $4.9 million, respectively. Actual and projected stock-based compensation expense for RSA shares for the years ended December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2024 (based on awards currently issued or granted) is as follows (in thousands): 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Q1 $ 1,639 $ 1,037 $ 685 $ 464 $ 365 219 145 93 48 7 Q2 1,640 1,036 685 453 365 204 145 93 48 7 Q3 1,644 1,186 602 402 323 169 114 66 24 5 Q4 4,945 691 520 366 295 145 93 48 7 - Full Year $ 9,868 $ 3,950 $ 2,492 $ 1,685 $ 1,348 737 497 300 127 19 The total compensation cost related to non-vested RSAs not yet recognized is approximately $7.9 million as of September 30, 2016. There were no options exercised for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2016. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 proceeds from the exercise of 26,000 stock options were $1.2 million resulting in a tax benefit to GAMCO of $102,000. 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. For the three months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, the Company repurchased 223,811 shares and 172,007 shares, respectively, at an average price per share of $31.50 and $61.11, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, the Company repurchased 266,846 shares and 321,488 shares, respectively, at an average price per share of $31.41 and $66.96, respectively. From the inception of the program through September 30, 2016, 9,819,499 shares have been repurchased at an average price of $44.44 per share. At September 30, 2016, the total shares available under the program to be repurchased in the future were 315,309. |
Identifiable Intangible Assets
Identifiable Intangible Assets | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Identifiable Intangible Assets [Abstract] | |
Identifiable Intangible Assets | H. Identifiable Intangible Assets 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, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 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 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 September 30, 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, 2016 or September 30, 2015, and as such there was no impairment analysis performed or charge recorded. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | 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, 2016. |
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Discontinued Operations [Abstract] | |
Discontinued Operations | 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 three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 results include $0 and $1.5 million, respectively, in costs incurred with respect to the Spin-off and are included in Other operating expenses below. Operating results for the period from January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 is summarized below: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2015 Revenues Investment advisory and incentive fees $ 2,560 $ 6,954 Distribution fees and other income 41 276 Institutional research services 2,446 7,278 Total revenues 5,047 14,508 Expenses Compensation 5,079 16,555 Stock based compensation 630 1,895 Management fee (1,374 ) (1,025 ) Distribution costs (19 ) (82 ) Other operating expenses 1,811 6,922 Total expenses 6,127 24,265 Operating loss (1,080 ) (9,757 ) Other income (expense) Net gain from investments (11,539 ) (834 ) Interest and dividend income 551 2,303 Interest expense (322 ) (984 ) Total other income (expense), net (11,310 ) 485 Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes (12,390 ) (9,272 ) Income tax benefit (4,390 ) (3,155 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (8,000 ) (6,117 ) Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (518 ) (589 ) Net loss attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s discontinued operations, net of taxes $ (7,482 ) $ (5,528 ) The assets and liabilities of AC have been classified in the consolidated statement of financial condition as of September 30, 2015 as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations and consist of the following: September 30, 2015 Cash and cash equivalents $ 363,055 Investments in securities 92,822 Investments in sponsored registered investment companies 115,046 Investments in partnerships 101,025 Receivable from brokers 51,761 Investment advisory fees receivable 1,991 Receivable from affiliates (27,957 ) Income tax receivable - Other assets 8,780 Total assets of discontinued operations 706,523 Payable to brokers 48,541 Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities 4,566 Compensation payable 5,047 Securities sold, not yet purchased 5,577 Payable to affiliates (153 ) Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests 1,257 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,779 Total liabilities of discontinued operations 66,614 Redeemable noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations 6,018 Noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations 2,635 Net assets of discontinued operations $ 631,256 |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events | K. Subsequent Events On November 4, 2016, the Board of Directors declared its regular quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share to all of its shareholders, payable on December 27, 2016 to shareholders of record on December 13, 2016. From October 1, 2016 to November 4, 2016, the Company repurchased 60,237 shares at $29.06 per share. |
Significant Accounting Polici22
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation Unless we have indicated otherwise, or the context otherwise requires, references in this report to “GAMCO Investors, Inc.,” “GAMCO,” “the Company,” “GBL,” “we,” “us” and “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”) 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’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, 2015. |
Reclassifications | 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 September 30, 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2015 as discontinued operations and financial information related to discontinued operations has been excluded from the notes to these interim condensed consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. |
Use of Estimates | 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 | Recent Accounting Developments In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“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. In April 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 asset. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2016. The Company adopted this guidance retrospectively on January 1, 2016. As a result, the debt issuance costs related to the 5.875% Senior Notes are now shown net in the liability section on the consolidated statements of financial condition. At December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, the 5.875% Senior Notes are now disclosed net of issuance costs of $128,000 and $553,000, respectively. These amounts were previously disclosed in other assets on the consolidated statements of financial condition. 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 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 currently evaluating this guidance and the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, which amends the guidance in U.S. GAAP for the accounting for leases. ASU 2016-02 requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities arising from most operating leases in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position. ASU 2016-02 is effective beginning January 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements. 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 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. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, which adds and clarifies guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the consolidated statements of cash flows. For public companies, the ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, 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. |
Investment in Securities (Table
Investment in Securities (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Investment in Securities [Abstract] | |
Investments in Securities | Investments in securities at September 30, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 September 30, 2015 Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value (In thousands) Trading securities: Common stocks $ 16 $ 16 $ 385 $ 368 $ - $ - Total trading securities 16 16 385 368 - - Available for sale securities: Common stocks 17,649 32,873 17,898 32,607 13,561 34,095 Total available for sale securities 17,649 32,873 17,898 32,607 13,561 34,095 Total investments in securities $ 17,665 $ 32,889 $ 18,283 $ 32,975 $ 13,561 $ 34,095 |
Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased | Securities sold, not yet purchased at September 30, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 consisted of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 September 30, 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 $ - $ - |
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | The following table identifies all reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") into income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): Amount Affected Line Items Reason for Reclassified in the Statements Reclassification from AOCI Of Income from AOCI Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 $ - $ - Net gain from investments Realized gain on sale of AFS securities 7 45 Other operating expenses/net gain from investments Realized gain on donation of AFS securities 7 45 Income before income taxes (3 ) (17 ) Income tax provision $ 4 $ 28 Net income Amount Affected Line Items Reason for Reclassified in the Statements Reclassification from AOCI Of Income from AOCI Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 $ 4 $ 5 Net gain from investments Realized gain on sale of AFS securities 159 80 Other operating expenses/net gain from investments Realized gain on donation of AFS securities 163 85 Income before income taxes (61 ) (32 ) Income tax provision $ 102 $ 53 Net income |
Summary of Available-for-sale Securities | 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, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015: September 30, 2016 Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Common stocks $ 17,649 $ 15,224 $ - $ 32,873 Total available for sale securities $ 17,649 $ 15,224 $ - $ 32,873 December 31, 2015 Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Common stocks $ 17,898 $ 14,709 $ - $ 32,607 Total available for sale securities $ 17,898 $ 14,709 $ - $ 32,607 September 30, 2015 Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Cost Gains Losses Fair Value (In thousands) Common stocks $ 13,561 $ 20,534 $ - $ 34,095 Total available for sale securities $ 13,561 $ 20,534 $ - $ 34,095 |
Fair Value (Tables)
Fair Value (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Fair Value [Abstract] | |
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | 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, 2016, December 31, 2015 and September 30, 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, 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) 2016 Cash equivalents $ 33,576 $ - $ - $ 33,576 Investments in securities: AFS - Common stocks 32,873 - - 32,873 Trading - Common stocks 16 - - 16 Total investments in securities 32,889 - - 32,889 Total assets at fair value $ 66,465 $ - $ - $ 66,465 Liabilities Securities sold, not yet purchased: Trading - Common stocks $ - $ - $ - $ - Total securities sold, not yet purchased $ - $ - $ - $ - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 2015 (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) 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 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of September 30, 2015 (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 $ 62,398 $ - $ - $ 62,398 Investments in securities: AFS - Common stocks 34,095 - - 34,095 Trading - Common stocks - - - - Total investments in securities 34,095 - - 34,095 Total assets at fair value $ 96,493 $ - $ - $ 96,493 Liabilities Securities sold, not yet purchased: Trading - Common stocks $ - $ - $ - $ - Total securities sold, not yet purchased $ - $ - $ - $ - |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Computations of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share | The Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2016 2015 2016 2015 Basic: Income from continuing operations $ 30,861 $ 22,451 $ 84,429 $ 69,374 Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes - (7,482 ) - (5,528 ) Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $ 30,861 $ 14,969 $ 84,429 $ 63,846 Weighted average shares outstanding 29,185 24,947 29,222 25,047 Basic net income per share attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders: Continuing operations $ 1.06 $ 0.90 $ 2.89 $ 2.77 Discontinued operations - (0.30 ) - (0.22 ) Total $ 1.06 $ 0.60 $ 2.89 $ 2.55 Diluted: Income from continuing operations $ 30,861 $ 22,451 $ 84,429 $ 69,374 Add interest on convertible note, net of management fee and taxes 387 - 387 - Total income from continuing operations 31,248 22,451 84,816 69,374 Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes - (7,482 ) - (5,528 ) Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders $ 31,248 $ 14,969 $ 84,816 $ 63,846 Weighted average share outstanding 29,185 24,947 29,222 25,047 Dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards 221 294 253 290 Assumed conversion of convertible note 1,000 - 336 - Total 30,406 25,241 29,811 25,337 Diluted net income per share attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders: Continuing operations $ 1.03 $ 0.89 $ 2.85 $ 2.74 Discontinued operations - (0.30 ) - (0.22 ) Total $ 1.03 $ 0.59 $ 2.85 $ 2.52 |
Debt (Tables)
Debt (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Debt [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Debt | Debt consists of the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 September 30, 2015 Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Value Level 2 Value Level 2 Value Level 2 (In thousands) 4.5 % Convertible note $ 109,826 $ 112,172 $ - $ - $ - $ - AC 4% PIK Note 100,000 101,347 250,000 250,000 - - Loan from GGCP - - 35,000 35,000 - - 5.875% Senior notes 24,115 25,073 24,097 24,437 99,447 106,625 0% Subordinated debentures - - - - 6,750 6,800 Total $ 233,941 $ 238,592 $ 309,097 $ 309,437 $ 106,197 $ 113,425 |
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
Stockholders' Equity (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |
Dividends | Dividends Payment Record Date Date Amount Three months ended March 31, 2016 March 29, 2016 March 15, 2016 $ 0.02 Three months ended June 30, 2016 June 28, 2016 June 14, 2016 0.02 Three months ended September 30, 2016 September 27, 2016 September 13, 2016 0.02 Nine months ended September 30, 2016 $ 0.06 Three months ended March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 March 17, 2015 $ 0.07 Three months ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2015 June 16, 2015 0.07 Three months ended September 30, 2015 September 29, 2015 September 15, 2015 0.07 Nine months ended September 30, 2015 $ 0.21 |
Actual and Projected Stock-based Compensation Expense for RSA Shares and Options | For the three months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $1.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $3.3 million and $4.9 million, respectively. Actual and projected stock-based compensation expense for RSA shares for the years ended December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2024 (based on awards currently issued or granted) is as follows (in thousands): 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Q1 $ 1,639 $ 1,037 $ 685 $ 464 $ 365 219 145 93 48 7 Q2 1,640 1,036 685 453 365 204 145 93 48 7 Q3 1,644 1,186 602 402 323 169 114 66 24 5 Q4 4,945 691 520 366 295 145 93 48 7 - Full Year $ 9,868 $ 3,950 $ 2,492 $ 1,685 $ 1,348 737 497 300 127 19 |
Discontinued Operations (Tables
Discontinued Operations (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Discontinued Operations [Abstract] | |
Summary of Operating Results | The three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 results include $0 and $1.5 million, respectively, in costs incurred with respect to the Spin-off and are included in Other operating expenses below. Operating results for the period from January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 is summarized below: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2015 Revenues Investment advisory and incentive fees $ 2,560 $ 6,954 Distribution fees and other income 41 276 Institutional research services 2,446 7,278 Total revenues 5,047 14,508 Expenses Compensation 5,079 16,555 Stock based compensation 630 1,895 Management fee (1,374 ) (1,025 ) Distribution costs (19 ) (82 ) Other operating expenses 1,811 6,922 Total expenses 6,127 24,265 Operating loss (1,080 ) (9,757 ) Other income (expense) Net gain from investments (11,539 ) (834 ) Interest and dividend income 551 2,303 Interest expense (322 ) (984 ) Total other income (expense), net (11,310 ) 485 Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes (12,390 ) (9,272 ) Income tax benefit (4,390 ) (3,155 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (8,000 ) (6,117 ) Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (518 ) (589 ) Net loss attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s discontinued operations, net of taxes $ (7,482 ) $ (5,528 ) |
Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations | The assets and liabilities of AC have been classified in the consolidated statement of financial condition as of September 30, 2015 as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations and consist of the following: September 30, 2015 Cash and cash equivalents $ 363,055 Investments in securities 92,822 Investments in sponsored registered investment companies 115,046 Investments in partnerships 101,025 Receivable from brokers 51,761 Investment advisory fees receivable 1,991 Receivable from affiliates (27,957 ) Income tax receivable - Other assets 8,780 Total assets of discontinued operations 706,523 Payable to brokers 48,541 Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities 4,566 Compensation payable 5,047 Securities sold, not yet purchased 5,577 Payable to affiliates (153 ) Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests 1,257 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,779 Total liabilities of discontinued operations 66,614 Redeemable noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations 6,018 Noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations 2,635 Net assets of discontinued operations $ 631,256 |
Significant Accounting Polici29
Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - 5.875% Senior Notes [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | May 31, 2011 |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 5.875% | 5.875% | 5.875% | 5.875% |
Debt issuance costs | $ 110 | $ 128 | $ 553 | |
ASU 2015-03 [Member] | ||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 5.875% | 5.875% | ||
Debt issuance costs | $ 128 | $ 553 |
Investment in Securities, Inves
Investment in Securities, Investment in Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 |
Trading securities [Abstract] | |||
Cost | $ 16 | $ 385 | $ 0 |
Fair value | 16 | 368 | 0 |
Available for sale securities [Abstract] | |||
Cost | 17,649 | 17,898 | 13,561 |
Fair value | 32,873 | 32,607 | 34,095 |
Total investments in securities [Abstract] | |||
Cost | 17,665 | 18,283 | 13,561 |
Fair value | 32,889 | 32,975 | 34,095 |
Common Stock [Member] | |||
Trading securities [Abstract] | |||
Cost | 16 | 385 | 0 |
Fair value | 16 | 368 | 0 |
Available for sale securities [Abstract] | |||
Cost | 17,649 | 17,898 | 13,561 |
Fair value | $ 32,873 | $ 32,607 | $ 34,095 |
Investment in Securities, Secur
Investment in Securities, Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 |
Trading securities [Abstract] | |||
Proceeds | $ 0 | $ 123 | $ 0 |
Fair value | 0 | 129 | 0 |
Common Stock [Member] | |||
Trading securities [Abstract] | |||
Proceeds | 0 | 123 | 0 |
Fair value | $ 0 | $ 129 | $ 0 |
Investment in Securities, Recla
Investment in Securities, Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||||
Net gain from investments | $ 55 | $ 72 | $ 518 | $ 220 |
Other operating expenses/net gain from investments | 5,681 | 4,443 | 14,993 | 14,157 |
Income before income taxes | 45,347 | 36,086 | 131,658 | 111,076 |
Income tax provision | (14,486) | (13,635) | (47,229) | (41,702) |
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders | 30,861 | 14,969 | 84,429 | 63,846 |
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||||
Income before income taxes | 7 | 45 | 163 | 85 |
Income tax provision | (3) | (17) | (61) | (32) |
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders | 4 | 28 | 102 | 53 |
Realized Gain on Sale of AFS Securities [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||||
Net gain from investments | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
Realized Gain on Donation of AFS Securities [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | ||||
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||||
Other operating expenses/net gain from investments | $ 7 | $ 45 | $ 159 | $ 80 |
Investment in Securities, Summa
Investment in Securities, Summary of Cost, Gross Unrealized Gains, Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 | ||
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value to Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract] | ||||||
Cost | $ 17,649,000 | $ 13,561,000 | $ 17,649,000 | $ 13,561,000 | $ 17,898,000 | |
Gross unrealized gains | 15,224,000 | 20,534,000 | 15,224,000 | 20,534,000 | 14,709,000 | |
Gross unrealized losses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Fair value | 32,873,000 | 34,095,000 | 32,873,000 | 34,095,000 | 32,607,000 | |
Unrealized changes to fair value net of taxes included in other comprehensive income | [1] | 506,000 | (6,696,000) | 323,000 | (7,417,000) | |
Proceeds from sale of investment available for sale | 0 | 0 | 408,000 | 51,000 | ||
Gross realized gains on sale of investment available for sale | 0 | 0 | 4,000 | 5,000 | ||
Gross realized losses on sale of investment available for sale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Common Stock [Member] | ||||||
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value to Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract] | ||||||
Cost | 17,649,000 | 13,561,000 | 17,649,000 | 13,561,000 | 17,898,000 | |
Gross unrealized gains | 15,224,000 | 20,534,000 | 15,224,000 | 20,534,000 | 14,709,000 | |
Gross unrealized losses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Fair value | $ 32,873,000 | $ 34,095,000 | $ 32,873,000 | $ 34,095,000 | $ 32,607,000 | |
[1] | Net of income tax expense/(benefit) of ($1,624), ($150), ($107) and ($424), respectively. |
Investment in Securities, Inv34
Investment in Securities, Investments Classified as Available for Sale in Unrealized Loss Position (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)Investment | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)Investment | Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)Investment | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)Investment | Dec. 31, 2015Investment | |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] | |||||
Number of investment holding in loss positions | Investment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Losses on available for sale securities deemed to be other than temporary | $ | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Fair Value (Details)
Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 |
Investments in securities [Abstract] | |||
Total investments in securities | $ 32,889 | $ 32,975 | $ 34,095 |
Securities sold, not yet purchased [Abstract] | |||
Total securities sold, not yet purchased | 0 | 129 | 0 |
Recurring Basis [Member] | |||
Assets [Abstract] | |||
Cash equivalents | 33,576 | 13,538 | 62,398 |
Investments in securities [Abstract] | |||
AFS - Common stocks | 32,873 | 32,607 | 34,095 |
Trading - Common stocks | 16 | 368 | 0 |
Total investments in securities | 32,889 | 32,975 | 34,095 |
Total assets at fair value | 66,465 | 46,513 | 96,493 |
Securities sold, not yet purchased [Abstract] | |||
Trading - Common Stocks | 0 | 129 | 0 |
Total securities sold, not yet purchased | 0 | 129 | 0 |
Recurring Basis [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | |||
Assets [Abstract] | |||
Cash equivalents | 33,576 | 13,538 | 62,398 |
Investments in securities [Abstract] | |||
AFS - Common stocks | 32,873 | 32,607 | 34,095 |
Trading - Common stocks | 16 | 368 | 0 |
Total investments in securities | 32,889 | 32,975 | 34,095 |
Total assets at fair value | 66,465 | 46,513 | 96,493 |
Securities sold, not yet purchased [Abstract] | |||
Trading - Common Stocks | 0 | 129 | 0 |
Total securities sold, not yet purchased | 0 | 129 | 0 |
Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | |||
Assets [Abstract] | |||
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investments in securities [Abstract] | |||
AFS - Common stocks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trading - Common stocks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total investments in securities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Securities sold, not yet purchased [Abstract] | |||
Trading - Common Stocks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total securities sold, not yet purchased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | |||
Assets [Abstract] | |||
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investments in securities [Abstract] | |||
AFS - Common stocks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trading - Common stocks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total investments in securities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total assets at fair value | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Securities sold, not yet purchased [Abstract] | |||
Trading - Common Stocks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total securities sold, not yet purchased | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | ||||
Effective income tax rate | 31.90% | 37.80% | 35.90% | 37.50% |
Earnings Per Share (Details)
Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Basic [Abstract] | ||||
Income from continuing operations | $ 30,861 | $ 22,451 | $ 84,429 | $ 69,374 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | 0 | (7,482) | 0 | (5,528) |
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders | $ 30,861 | $ 14,969 | $ 84,429 | $ 63,846 |
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) | 29,185 | 24,947 | 29,222 | 25,047 |
Basic net income per share attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders [Abstract] | ||||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 1.06 | $ 0.90 | $ 2.89 | $ 2.77 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | (0.30) | 0 | (0.22) |
Basic - Total (in dollars per share) | $ 1.06 | $ 0.60 | $ 2.89 | $ 2.55 |
Diluted [Abstract] | ||||
Income from continuing operations | $ 30,861 | $ 22,451 | $ 84,429 | $ 69,374 |
Add interest on convertible note, net of management fee and taxes | 387 | 0 | 387 | 0 |
Total income from continuing operations | 31,248 | 22,451 | 84,816 | 69,374 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | 0 | (7,482) | 0 | (5,528) |
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders | $ 31,248 | $ 14,969 | $ 84,816 | $ 63,846 |
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) | 29,185 | 24,947 | 29,222 | 25,047 |
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards (in shares) | 221 | 294 | 253 | 290 |
Assumed conversion of convertible note (in shares) | 1,000 | 0 | 336 | 0 |
Total (in shares) | 30,406 | 25,241 | 29,811 | 25,337 |
Diluted net income per share attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders [Abstract] | ||||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 1.03 | $ 0.89 | $ 2.85 | $ 2.74 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | (0.30) | 0 | (0.22) |
Diluted - Total (in dollars per share) | $ 1.03 | $ 0.59 | $ 2.85 | $ 2.52 |
Debt (Details)
Debt (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions | Mar. 18, 2016USD ($) | Nov. 18, 2015USD ($) | May 31, 2011USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2010USD ($)$ / shares | Sep. 30, 2016USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2016USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)Debenture | Sep. 30, 2016USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)Debenture | Aug. 15, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | Nov. 30, 2015USD ($) | May 04, 2015USD ($) |
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Carrying value | $ 233,941,000 | $ 106,197,000 | $ 233,941,000 | $ 106,197,000 | $ 309,097,000 | ||||||||
Fair value | 238,592,000 | 113,425,000 | 238,592,000 | 113,425,000 | 309,437,000 | ||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 0 | (310,000) | |||||||||||
Prepayment of debt | 150,000,000 | 0 | |||||||||||
Principal amount outstanding | 233,941,000 | 106,197,000 | 233,941,000 | 106,197,000 | 309,097,000 | ||||||||
4.5% Convertible Notes [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Carrying value | 109,826,000 | 0 | 109,826,000 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Fair value | $ 112,172,000 | 0 | $ 112,172,000 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | ||||||||||
Debt instrument, term | 5 years | ||||||||||||
Face value of debt | $ 110,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Aug. 15, 2021 | ||||||||||||
Debt issuance costs | $ 174,000 | $ 174,000 | $ 174,000 | ||||||||||
Principal amount outstanding | 109,826,000 | 0 | 109,826,000 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
4.5% Convertible Notes [Member] | Common Class A [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Debt instrument, conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 55 | ||||||||||||
Debt instrument, shares issuable in conversion (in shares) | shares | 2 | ||||||||||||
AC 4% PIK Note [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Carrying value | 100,000,000 | 0 | 100,000,000 | 0 | 250,000,000 | ||||||||
Fair value | $ 101,347,000 | 0 | $ 101,347,000 | 0 | 250,000,000 | ||||||||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | ||||||||||
Face value of debt | $ 100,000,000 | $ 100,000,000 | $ 250,000,000 | ||||||||||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Nov. 30, 2020 | ||||||||||||
Prepayment of debt | 150,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Principal amount outstanding | 100,000,000 | 0 | $ 100,000,000 | 0 | 250,000,000 | ||||||||
AC 4% PIK Note [Member] | Principal Amount Due on November 30, 2016 [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Prepayment of debt | 50,000,000 | ||||||||||||
AC 4% PIK Note [Member] | Principal Amount Due on November 30, 2017 [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Face value of debt | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | |||||||||||
Prepayment of debt | 40,000,000 | ||||||||||||
AC 4% PIK Note [Member] | Principal Amount Due on November 30, 2018 [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Face value of debt | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 | |||||||||||
Prepayment of debt | 30,000,000 | ||||||||||||
AC 4% PIK Note [Member] | Principal Amount Due on November 30, 2019 [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Face value of debt | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 | |||||||||||
Prepayment of debt | 30,000,000 | ||||||||||||
AC 4% PIK Note [Member] | Principal Amount Due on November 30, 2020 [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Face value of debt | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000 | |||||||||||
Loan from GGCP [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Carrying value | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35,000,000 | ||||||||
Fair value | $ 0 | 0 | $ 0 | 0 | 35,000,000 | ||||||||
Debt instrument, term | 1 year | ||||||||||||
Face value of debt | 35,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Dec. 28, 2016 | ||||||||||||
Principal amount outstanding | $ 0 | 0 | $ 0 | 0 | 35,000,000 | ||||||||
Repayment of debt | $ 15,000,000 | $ 20,000,000 | |||||||||||
Loan from GGCP [Member] | 90-day LIBOR [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate | 3.25% | ||||||||||||
5.875% Senior Notes [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Carrying value | $ 24,115,000 | 99,447,000 | 24,115,000 | 99,447,000 | 24,097,000 | ||||||||
Fair value | $ 25,073,000 | $ 106,625,000 | $ 25,073,000 | $ 106,625,000 | $ 24,437,000 | ||||||||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 5.875% | 5.875% | 5.875% | 5.875% | 5.875% | 5.875% | |||||||
Debt instrument, term | 10 years | ||||||||||||
Face value of debt | $ 100,000,000 | $ 100,000,000 | |||||||||||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Jun. 1, 2021 | ||||||||||||
Debt issuance costs | $ 110,000 | $ 553,000 | $ 110,000 | $ 553,000 | $ 128,000 | ||||||||
Debt redemption price | 101.00% | 101.00% | |||||||||||
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount | $ 75,800,000 | ||||||||||||
Principal amount outstanding | 24,115,000 | 99,447,000 | 24,115,000 | 99,447,000 | 24,097,000 | ||||||||
0% Subordinated Debentures [Member] | |||||||||||||
Long-term debt [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
Carrying value | 0 | 6,750,000 | 0 | 6,750,000 | 0 | ||||||||
Fair value | $ 0 | $ 6,800,000 | $ 0 | $ 6,800,000 | 0 | ||||||||
Debt instrument, interest rate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||||||
Debt instrument, term | 5 years | ||||||||||||
Face value of debt | $ 86,400,000 | ||||||||||||
Effective interest rate | 7.45% | ||||||||||||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Dec. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||
Debt redemption price | 100.00% | ||||||||||||
Dividend, date of record | Dec. 15, 2010 | ||||||||||||
Dividends declared related to issuance of debt (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 3.20 | ||||||||||||
Par value of debentures (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 100 | ||||||||||||
Number of debentures repurchased | Debenture | 16 | 62,242 | |||||||||||
Face value of repurchased debentures | $ 1,600 | $ 6,200,000 | |||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (1,000) | (310,000) | |||||||||||
Principal amount outstanding | $ 0 | $ 6,750,000 | $ 0 | $ 6,750,000 | $ 0 | ||||||||
Maximum amount of debt and equity to be issued under shelf registration | $ 500,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Amount available for debt and equity issuance under shelf registration | $ 500,000,000 | $ 500,000,000 |
Stockholders' Equity, Dividends
Stockholders' Equity, Dividends (Details) - $ / shares shares in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||||||||
Shares outstanding (in shares) | 29.5 | 25.5 | 29.5 | 25.5 | 29.8 | ||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | |||||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.02 | $ 0.07 | $ 0.06 | $ 0.21 | |||||
Quarterly Dividend [Member] | |||||||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | |||||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.06 | $ 0.21 | |||||||
Quarterly Dividend Declared in Q1 2016 [Member] | |||||||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | |||||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.02 | ||||||||
Dividend payment date | Mar. 29, 2016 | ||||||||
Dividend record date | Mar. 15, 2016 | ||||||||
Quarterly Dividend Declared in Q2 2016 [Member] | |||||||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | |||||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.02 | ||||||||
Dividend payment date | Jun. 28, 2016 | ||||||||
Dividend record date | Jun. 14, 2016 | ||||||||
Quarterly Dividend Declared in Q3 2016 [Member] | |||||||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | |||||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.02 | ||||||||
Dividend payment date | Sep. 27, 2016 | ||||||||
Dividend record date | Sep. 13, 2016 | ||||||||
Quarterly Dividend Declared in Q1 2015 [Member] | |||||||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | |||||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.07 | ||||||||
Dividend payment date | Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||
Dividend record date | Mar. 17, 2015 | ||||||||
Quarterly Dividend Declared in Q2 2015 [Member] | |||||||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | |||||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.07 | ||||||||
Dividend payment date | Jun. 30, 2015 | ||||||||
Dividend record date | Jun. 16, 2015 | ||||||||
Quarterly Dividend Declared in Q3 2015 [Member] | |||||||||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | |||||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.07 | ||||||||
Dividend payment date | Sep. 29, 2015 | ||||||||
Dividend record date | Sep. 15, 2015 |
Stockholders' Equity, Voting Ri
Stockholders' Equity, Voting Rights, Stock Award and Incentive Plan (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Jun. 30, 2016USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Jun. 30, 2015USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2015USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)VoteperSharePlan$ / sharesshares | Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares | |
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Number of incentive plans | Plan | 2 | |||||||||
Actual and projected stock based compensation expense for RSA shares and options [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Actual stock based compensation expense | $ 1,037,000 | $ 4,945,000 | $ 1,644,000 | $ 1,640,000 | $ 1,639,000 | $ 3,258,000 | $ 4,923,000 | $ 9,868,000 | ||
2,016 | $ 3,950,000 | 3,950,000 | ||||||||
2,017 | 2,492,000 | 2,492,000 | ||||||||
2,018 | 1,685,000 | 1,685,000 | ||||||||
2,019 | 1,348,000 | 1,348,000 | ||||||||
2,020 | 737,000 | 737,000 | ||||||||
2,021 | 497,000 | 497,000 | ||||||||
2,022 | 300,000 | 300,000 | ||||||||
2,023 | 127,000 | 127,000 | ||||||||
2,024 | 19,000 | 19,000 | ||||||||
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Compensation cost related to non-vested options not yet recognized | $ 7,900,000 | $ 7,900,000 | ||||||||
Stock options exercised (in shares) | shares | 0 | 26,000 | 0 | 26,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | $ 1,167,000 | $ 1,167,000 | ||||||||
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options | $ 102,000 | $ 102,000 | ||||||||
Stock Options [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Term of nonqualified stock options | 10 years | |||||||||
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
RSA shares outstanding (in shares) | shares | 427,290 | 553,100 | 688,550 | 427,290 | 688,550 | 553,100 | ||||
Average weighted grant price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 65.72 | $ 64.02 | $ 67.34 | $ 65.72 | $ 67.34 | $ 64.02 | ||||
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Vesting in Three Years from Date of Grant [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Award vesting percentage | 30.00% | |||||||||
Award vesting period | 3 years | |||||||||
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Vesting in Five Years from Date of Grant [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Award vesting percentage | 70.00% | |||||||||
Award vesting period | 5 years | |||||||||
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Vesting in Year Four from Date of Grant [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Award vesting percentage | 10.00% | |||||||||
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Vesting in Year Five from Date of Grant [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Award vesting percentage | 10.00% | |||||||||
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Vesting in Year Six from Date of Grant [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Award vesting percentage | 10.00% | |||||||||
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Vesting in Year Seven from Date of Grant [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Award vesting percentage | 10.00% | |||||||||
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Vesting in Year Eight from Date of Grant [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Award vesting percentage | 10.00% | |||||||||
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Vesting in Year Nine from Date of Grant [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Award vesting percentage | 10.00% | |||||||||
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Vesting in Year Ten from Date of Grant [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Award vesting percentage | 10.00% | |||||||||
Q1 [Member] | ||||||||||
Actual and projected stock based compensation expense for RSA shares and options [Abstract] | ||||||||||
2,017 | $ 685,000 | $ 685,000 | ||||||||
2,018 | 464,000 | 464,000 | ||||||||
2,019 | 365,000 | 365,000 | ||||||||
2,020 | 219,000 | 219,000 | ||||||||
2,021 | 145,000 | 145,000 | ||||||||
2,022 | 93,000 | 93,000 | ||||||||
2,023 | 48,000 | 48,000 | ||||||||
2,024 | 7,000 | 7,000 | ||||||||
Q2 [Member] | ||||||||||
Actual and projected stock based compensation expense for RSA shares and options [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Actual stock based compensation expense | $ 1,036,000 | |||||||||
2,017 | 685,000 | 685,000 | ||||||||
2,018 | 453,000 | 453,000 | ||||||||
2,019 | 365,000 | 365,000 | ||||||||
2,020 | 204,000 | 204,000 | ||||||||
2,021 | 145,000 | 145,000 | ||||||||
2,022 | 93,000 | 93,000 | ||||||||
2,023 | 48,000 | 48,000 | ||||||||
2,024 | 7,000 | 7,000 | ||||||||
Q3 [Member] | ||||||||||
Actual and projected stock based compensation expense for RSA shares and options [Abstract] | ||||||||||
2,016 | 1,186,000 | 1,186,000 | ||||||||
2,017 | 602,000 | 602,000 | ||||||||
2,018 | 402,000 | 402,000 | ||||||||
2,019 | 323,000 | 323,000 | ||||||||
2,020 | 169,000 | 169,000 | ||||||||
2,021 | 114,000 | 114,000 | ||||||||
2,022 | 66,000 | 66,000 | ||||||||
2,023 | 24,000 | 24,000 | ||||||||
2,024 | 5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||||
Q4 [Member] | ||||||||||
Actual and projected stock based compensation expense for RSA shares and options [Abstract] | ||||||||||
2,016 | 691,000 | 691,000 | ||||||||
2,017 | 520,000 | 520,000 | ||||||||
2,018 | 366,000 | 366,000 | ||||||||
2,019 | 295,000 | 295,000 | ||||||||
2,020 | 145,000 | 145,000 | ||||||||
2,021 | 93,000 | 93,000 | ||||||||
2,022 | 48,000 | 48,000 | ||||||||
2,023 | 7,000 | 7,000 | ||||||||
2,024 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||||||
Class A [Member] | ||||||||||
Voting Rights [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Number of votes per share | VoteperShare | 1 | |||||||||
Class A [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||||||||
Stock Award and Incentive Plan [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Number of shares reserved for issuance under each plan (in shares) | shares | 3,500,000 | 3,500,000 | ||||||||
Class B [Member] | ||||||||||
Voting Rights [Abstract] | ||||||||||
Number of votes per share | VoteperShare | 10 |
Stockholders' Equity, Stock Rep
Stockholders' Equity, Stock Repurchase Program (Details) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 213 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract] | |||||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | 223,811 | 172,007 | 266,846 | 321,488 | 9,819,499 |
Average price per share of repurchased shares (in dollars per share) | $ 31.50 | $ 61.11 | $ 31.41 | $ 66.96 | $ 44.44 |
Share available under program to repurchase (in shares) | 315,309 | 315,309 | 315,309 |
Identifiable Intangible Assets
Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - Investment Advisory Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 |
Gabelli Enterprise Mergers and Acquisitions Fund [Member] | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Identifiable intangible asset | $ 1.9 | $ 1.9 | $ 1.9 |
Bancroft Fund Ltd. and the Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. [Member] | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Identifiable intangible asset | $ 1.6 | $ 1.6 |
Discontinued Operations (Detail
Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Other income (expense) [Abstract] | |||||
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | $ 0 | $ (7,482,000) | $ 0 | $ (5,528,000) | |
Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations [Abstract] | |||||
Total assets of discontinued operations | 0 | 706,523,000 | 0 | 706,523,000 | $ 0 |
Total liabilities of discontinued operations | $ 0 | 66,614,000 | 0 | 66,614,000 | $ 0 |
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff [Member] | Associated Capital Group, Inc. [Member] | |||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||
Gain (loss) on spin-off | $ 0 | ||||
Costs incurred with respect to spin-off | 0 | 1,500,000 | |||
Revenues [Abstract] | |||||
Investment advisory and incentive fees | 2,560,000 | 6,954,000 | |||
Distribution fees and other income | 41,000 | 276,000 | |||
Institutional research services | 2,446,000 | 7,278,000 | |||
Total revenues | 5,047,000 | 14,508,000 | |||
Expenses [Abstract] | |||||
Compensation | 5,079,000 | 16,555,000 | |||
Stock based compensation | 630,000 | 1,895,000 | |||
Management fee | (1,374,000) | (1,025,000) | |||
Distribution costs | (19,000) | (82,000) | |||
Other operating expenses | 1,811,000 | 6,922,000 | |||
Total expenses | 6,127,000 | 24,265,000 | |||
Operating loss | (1,080,000) | (9,757,000) | |||
Other income (expense) [Abstract] | |||||
Net gain from investments | (11,539,000) | (834,000) | |||
Interest and dividend income | 551,000 | 2,303,000 | |||
Interest expense | (322,000) | (984,000) | |||
Total other income (expense), net | (11,310,000) | 485,000 | |||
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes | (12,390,000) | (9,272,000) | |||
Income tax provision | (4,390,000) | (3,155,000) | |||
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes | (8,000,000) | (6,117,000) | |||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (518,000) | (589,000) | |||
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s discontinued operations, net of taxes | (7,482,000) | (5,528,000) | |||
Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations [Abstract] | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 363,055,000 | 363,055,000 | |||
Investments in securities | 92,822,000 | 92,822,000 | |||
Investments in sponsored registered investment companies | 115,046,000 | 115,046,000 | |||
Investments in partnerships | 101,025,000 | 101,025,000 | |||
Receivable from brokers | 51,761,000 | 51,761,000 | |||
Investment advisory fees receivable | 1,991,000 | 1,991,000 | |||
Receivable from affiliates | (27,957,000) | (27,957,000) | |||
Income tax receivable | 0 | 0 | |||
Other assets | 8,780,000 | 8,780,000 | |||
Total assets of discontinued operations | 706,523,000 | 706,523,000 | |||
Payable to brokers | 48,541,000 | 48,541,000 | |||
Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities | 4,566,000 | 4,566,000 | |||
Compensation payable | 5,047,000 | 5,047,000 | |||
Securities sold, not yet purchased | 5,577,000 | 5,577,000 | |||
Payable to affiliates | (153,000) | (153,000) | |||
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests | 1,257,000 | 1,257,000 | |||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 1,779,000 | 1,779,000 | |||
Total liabilities of discontinued operations | 66,614,000 | 66,614,000 | |||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations | 6,018,000 | 6,018,000 | |||
Noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations | 2,635,000 | 2,635,000 | |||
Net assets of discontinued operations | $ 631,256,000 | $ 631,256,000 |
Subsequent Events (Details)
Subsequent Events (Details) - $ / shares | Nov. 04, 2016 | Nov. 04, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||
Average price per share of repurchased shares (in dollars per share) | $ 31.50 | $ 61.11 | $ 31.41 | $ 66.96 | $ 44.44 | ||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.02 | $ 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.21 | |||
Quarterly Dividend [Member] | |||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.06 | $ 0.21 | |||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock repurchased (in shares) | 60,237 | ||||||
Average price per share of repurchased shares (in dollars per share) | $ 29.06 | ||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | Quarterly Dividend Declared in Q4 2016 [Member] | |||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.02 | ||||||
Dividends declared date | Nov. 4, 2016 | ||||||
Dividends payable date | Dec. 27, 2016 | ||||||
Dividends record date | Dec. 13, 2016 |