COHEN & STEERS, INC. - Quarter Report: 2017 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)



x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017



o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO

Commission File Number: 001-32236

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COHEN & STEERS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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Delaware		14-1904657
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

280 Park Avenue New York, NY		10017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(212) 832-3232

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o

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



Large accelerated filer	x	Accelerated filer	o

		Smaller reporting company	o

Non-accelerated filer	o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Emerging growth company	o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding as of November 6, 2017 was 46,312,525.

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COHEN & STEERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Form 10-Q

Index



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Part I.	Financial Information

Item 1.	Financial Statements	1

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016	1

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016	2

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016	3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016	4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016	5

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	27

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	44

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	44

Part II.	Other Information *

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	45

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	45

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	45

Item 6.	Exhibits	46

Signatures		47

* Items other than those listed above have been omitted because they are not applicable.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report and other documents filed by us contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which reflect management’s current views with respect to, among other things, our operations and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “may,” “should,” “seeks,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative versions of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. We believe that these factors include, but are not limited to, the risks described in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the Form 10-K), which is accessible on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov and on our website at www.cohenandsteers.com. These factors are not exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this report, the Form 10-K and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

PART I—Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

COHEN & STEERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)



	September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	198,873		$	183,234
Trading investments ($533 and $487) ⁽¹⁾($67,719 and $6,987) ⁽²⁾	74,684			12,689
Equity method investments	5,986			6,459
Available-for-sale investments	26,187			35,396
Accounts receivable	62,341			46,288
Due from brokers ($4,948 and $475) ⁽²⁾	6,567			1,579
Property and equipment—net	15,317			15,964
Goodwill and intangible assets—net	20,230			19,118
Deferred income tax asset—net	6,705			5,619
Other assets ($890 and $43) ⁽²⁾	7,109			7,382
Total assets	$	423,999		$	333,728

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Accrued compensation	$	30,357		$	35,333
Distribution and service fees payable	7,924			6,452
Income tax payable	12,362			9,375
Due to brokers ($3,738 and $0) ⁽²⁾	3,738			—
Deferred rent	6,054			6,229
Other liabilities and accrued expenses ($218 and $75) ⁽²⁾	8,898			9,672
Total liabilities	69,333			67,061
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	46,076			853
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 51,099,509 and 50,415,152 shares issued at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively	511			504
Additional paid-in capital	562,738			543,829
Accumulated deficit	(96,926		)	(127,957		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(3,915		)	(5,885		)
Less: Treasury stock, at cost, 4,789,608 and 4,524,694 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively	(153,818		)	(144,677		)
Total stockholders’ equity	308,590			265,814
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	423,999		$	333,728

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(1)	Pledged as collateral attributable to the consolidated balances of Cohen & Steers Active Commodities Strategy Fund, Inc. as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.


(2)	Asset and liability amounts in parentheses represent the aggregated balances at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 attributable to Cohen & Steers SICAV Global Listed Infrastructure Fund, Cohen & Steers SICAV Global Preferred Securities Fund and Cohen & Steers Co-Investment Partnership, L.P., which were variable interest entities as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

COHEN & STEERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenue:
Investment advisory and administration fees	$	88,557		$	86,079		$	255,353		$	238,257
Distribution and service fees	5,070			5,296			15,220			14,200
Portfolio consulting and other	2,727			3,013			8,279			7,985
Total revenue	96,354			94,388			278,852			260,442
Expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits	31,886			30,951			91,681			87,278
Distribution and service fees	9,575			11,092			29,512			29,567
General and administrative	12,222			13,128			38,211			38,352
Depreciation and amortization	1,698			2,004			5,590			5,594
Total expenses	55,381			57,175			164,994			160,791
Operating income	40,973			37,213			113,858			99,651
Non-operating income (loss):
Interest and dividend income—net	1,425			367			2,710			1,467
Gain (loss) from trading investments—net	595			(376		)	870			434
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates—net	82			130			(486		)	3,197
Gain (loss) from available-for-sale investments—net	235			944			353			1,072
Other gains (losses)—net	(10		)	291			(632		)	295
Total non-operating income (loss)	2,327			1,356			2,815			6,465
Income before provision for income taxes	43,300			38,569			116,673			106,116
Provision for income taxes	17,562			14,738			44,993			39,497
Net income	25,738			23,831			71,680			66,619
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(656		)	46			(139		)	149
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$	25,082		$	23,877		$	71,541		$	66,768

Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic	$	0.54		$	0.52		$	1.54		$	1.45
Diluted	$	0.53		$	0.51		$	1.53		$	1.44
Dividends declared per share	$	0.28		$	0.26		$	0.84		$	0.78
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	46,386			45,999			46,335			45,931
Diluted	47,047			46,544			46,858			46,373

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

COHEN & STEERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

(in thousands)



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Net income	$	25,738		$	23,831		$	71,680		$	66,619
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(656		)	46			(139		)	149
Net income attributable to common stockholders	25,082			23,877			71,541			66,768
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	551			(271		)	1,925			(1,216		)
Net unrealized gain (loss) from available-for-sale investments	280			1,177			398			3,338
Reclassification to statements of operations of (gain) loss from available-for-sale investments	(235		)	(944		)	(353		)	(1,072		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	596			(38		)	1,970			1,050
Total comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders	$	25,678		$	23,839		$	73,511		$	67,818

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

COHEN & STEERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND

REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (Unaudited)

(in thousands)



	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax			Treasury Stock			Total Stockholders’ Equity			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest			Shares of Common Stock, Net
Beginning balance, January 1, 2016	$	497	$	519,855		$	(148,096	)	$	(3,843	)	$	(136,637	)	$	231,776		$	11,334		45,440
Dividends	—		—			(36,760		)	—			—			(36,760		)	—			—
Issuance of common stock	7		611			—			—			—			618			—			718
Repurchase of common stock	—		—			—			—			(8,040		)	(8,040		)	—			(274	)
Tax deficiency associated with restricted stock units—net	—		(1,151		)	—			—			—			(1,151		)	—			—
Issuance of restricted stock units	—		1,244			—			—			—			1,244			—			—
Amortization of restricted stock units—net	—		16,763			—			—			—			16,763			—			—
Forfeitures of restricted stock units	—		(29		)	—			—			—			(29		)	—			—
Net income (loss)	—		—			66,768			—			—			66,768			(149		)	—
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		—			—			1,050			—			1,050			—			—
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		—			—			—			—			—			3,912			—
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		—			—			—			—			—			(193		)	—
Transfer of redeemable noncontrolling interest in consolidated entity	—		—			—			—			—			—			(14,036		)	—
Ending balance, September 30, 2016	$	504	$	537,293		$	(118,088	)	$	(2,793	)	$	(144,677	)	$	272,239		$	868		45,884

Beginning balance, January 1, 2017	$	504	$	543,829		$	(127,957	)	$	(5,885	)	$	(144,677	)	$	265,814		$	853		45,890
Dividends	—		—			(40,225		)	—			—			(40,225		)	—			—
Issuance of common stock	7		624			—			—			—			631			—			685
Repurchase of common stock	—		—			—			—			(9,141		)	(9,141		)	—			(265	)
Issuance of restricted stock units	—		1,749			—			—			—			1,749			—			—
Amortization of restricted stock units—net	—		16,626			(285		)	—			—			16,341			—			—
Forfeitures of restricted stock units	—		(90		)	—			—			—			(90		)	—			—
Net income (loss)	—		—			71,541			—			—			71,541			139			—
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	—		—			—			1,970			—			1,970			—			—
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		—			—			—			—			—			45,133			—
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest	—		—			—			—			—			—			(49		)	—
Ending balance, September 30, 2017	$	511	$	562,738		$	(96,926	)	$	(3,915	)	$	(153,818	)	$	308,590		$	46,076		46,310

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

COHEN & STEERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(in thousands)



	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	71,680		$	66,619
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Stock compensation expense	16,346			16,833
Depreciation and amortization	5,590			5,594
Deferred rent	(175		)	(78		)
(Gain) loss from trading investments—net	(870		)	(434		)
Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliates—net	486			(3,197		)
(Gain) loss from available-for-sale investments—net	(353		)	(1,072		)
Deferred income taxes	(1,133		)	825
Foreign currency (gain) loss	78			(1,198		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(16,131		)	(16,378		)
Due from brokers	(4,988		)	(2,069		)
Deferred commissions	(1,401		)	(3,397		)
Trading investments	(61,125		)	(3,792		)
Other assets	(489		)	158
Accrued compensation	(4,949		)	(3,933		)
Distribution and service fees payable	1,472			915
Due to brokers	3,738			2,348
Income tax payable	2,987			1,932
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	(118		)	1,082
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	10,645			60,758
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net (purchases) proceeds from redemptions of equity method investments	(12		)	361
Purchases of available-for-sale investments	(14,936		)	(7,173		)
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale investments	24,172			15,158
Purchases of property and equipment	(2,441		)	(7,354		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	6,783			992
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock	536			525
Repurchase of common stock	(9,141		)	(8,040		)
Dividends to stockholders	(38,944		)	(35,875		)
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(49		)	(193		)
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest	45,133			3,912
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(2,465		)	(39,671		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	14,963			22,079
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	676			(1,690		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period	183,234			142,728
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	$	198,873		$	163,117

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

COHEN & STEERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company paid taxes, net of tax refunds, of approximately $43,188,000 and $36,689,000, respectively.

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:

In connection with its stock incentive plan, the Company issued fully vested restricted stock units in the amount of approximately $468,000 and $359,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded restricted stock unit dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures, in the amount of approximately $1,281,000 and $885,000, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company’s proportionate ownership interest in Cohen & Steers Low Duration Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (LPX) decreased and the Company deconsolidated the assets and liabilities of LPX resulting in a non-cash reduction of approximately $14,036,000 from redeemable noncontrolling interest and a non-cash increase of approximately $14,550,000 to equity method investments.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company’s proportionate ownership interest in Cohen & Steers MLP & Energy Opportunity Fund, Inc. (MLO) decreased and the Company recorded a non-cash reclassification of approximately $12,995,000, from equity method investments into available-for-sale investments.

COHEN & STEERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Description of Business

Cohen & Steers, Inc. (CNS) was organized as a Delaware corporation on March 17, 2004. CNS is the holding company for its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. (CSCM), Cohen & Steers Securities, LLC (CSS), Cohen & Steers Asia Limited (CSAL), Cohen & Steers UK Limited (CSUK) and Cohen & Steers Japan, LLC (collectively, the Company).

The Company is a global investment manager specializing in liquid real assets, including real estate securities, listed infrastructure, commodities and natural resource equities, as well as preferred securities and other income solutions. Founded in 1986, the Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seattle.

2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The condensed consolidated financial statements set forth herein include the accounts of CNS and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim results have been made. The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements—In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new guidance amending the current accounting for an investment that becomes qualified for the equity method of accounting. The guidance requires that the cost of acquiring an additional interest in the investment, if any, that resulted in it qualifying for the equity method be added to the carrying value of the investment. The equity method will then be applied from that point forward without any retroactive application or adjustment. This new guidance was effective for the Company’s first quarter of 2017. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued new guidance which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, excess tax benefits, forfeitures and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2017. As a result, the Company reclassified $285,000 from additional paid-in capital to retained earnings on January 1, 2017. Prospectively beginning January 1, 2017, excess tax benefits or tax deficiencies are now reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of the provision for income taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized $49,000 of excess tax benefits. Additionally, the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows now reflect excess tax benefits from share-based payments as an operating activity, rather than a financing activity. Finally, the Company elected to account for forfeitures as they occur, rather than estimate expected forfeitures.

Accounting Estimates—The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Management believes the estimates used in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable and prudent. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

Consolidation of Company-sponsored Funds—Investments in Company-sponsored funds and management fees are evaluated at inception and thereafter, if there is a reconsideration event, in order to determine whether to apply the Variable Interest Entity (VIE) model or the Voting Interest Entity (VOE) model. In performing this analysis, all of the Company’s management fees are presumed to be commensurate and at market and are therefore not considered variable interests.

A VIE is an entity in which either (a) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its own activities without additional financial support or (b) the group of holders of the equity investment at risk lack certain characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has (a) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect its performance and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Investments and redemptions or amendments to the governing documents of the respective entities could affect an entity’s status as a VIE or the determination of the primary beneficiary. The Company assesses whether it is the primary beneficiary of any VIEs identified by evaluating its economic interests in the entity held either directly by the Company and its affiliates or indirectly through employees. VIEs for which the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary are consolidated.

Investments in Company-sponsored funds that are determined to be VOEs are consolidated when the Company’s ownership interest is greater than 50% of the outstanding voting interests of the fund or when the Company is the general partner of the fund and the limited partners do not have substantive kick-out or participating rights in the fund.

The Company records noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries for which the Company’s ownership is less than 100%. See Note 4 for further discussion about the Company’s seed investments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents—Cash equivalents consist of short-term, highly liquid investments, which are readily convertible into cash and have original maturities of three months or less.

Due from/to Brokers—The Company conducts business, primarily with respect to its consolidated seed investments, with brokers for certain of its investment activities. The clearing and custody operations for these investment activities are performed pursuant to contractual agreements. The due from/to brokers balance represents cash and cash equivalents balances at brokers/custodians and/or receivables and payables for unsettled securities transactions.

Investments—Management of the Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such determination at each statement of financial condition date.

Investments classified as trading represent securities held within the affiliated funds that the Company consolidates and are measured at fair value based on quoted market prices, market prices obtained from independent pricing services engaged by management or as determined by management and approved by the Company’s valuation committee. Unrealized gains and losses are recorded as gain (loss) from trading investments—net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Investments classified as equity method investments represent seed investments in which the Company owns between 20-50% of the outstanding voting interests in the affiliated fund or when it is determined that the Company is able to exercise significant influence but not control over the investments. When using the equity method, the Company recognizes its respective share of the affiliated investee fund net income or loss for the period which is recorded as equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates—net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2017, the Company’s equity method investments consisted of interests in affiliated funds which measure their underlying investments at fair value based on quoted market prices or NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and report a net asset value on a recurring basis. The carrying amounts of these investments approximate their fair value.

Investments classified as available-for-sale are comprised of equity securities, fixed income securities, investment-grade preferred instruments and investments in Company-sponsored open-end funds where the Company has neither control nor the ability to exercise significant influence. These investments are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices or market prices obtained from independent pricing services engaged by management, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company periodically reviews each individual security position that has an unrealized loss, or impairment, to determine if that impairment is other-than-temporary. If the Company

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

believes an impairment of a security position is other-than-temporary, based on available quantitative and qualitative information as of the report date, the loss will be recognized as gain (loss) from available-for-sale investments—net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.

From time to time, the affiliated funds consolidated by the Company enter into derivative contracts to gain exposure to the underlying commodities markets or to hedge market and credit risks of the underlying portfolios utilizing options, total return swaps, credit default swaps and futures contracts. These instruments are measured at fair value based on their settlement price at the close of trading on the associated commodities exchange or board of trade with gains and losses recorded as gain (loss) from trading investments—net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. The fair values of these instruments are recorded in other assets or other liabilities and accrued expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of financial condition. As of September 30, 2017, none of the outstanding derivative contracts were subject to a master netting agreement or other similar arrangement.

Additionally, from time to time, the Company enters into foreign exchange contracts to hedge its currency exposure related to certain client receivables. These instruments are measured at fair value with gains and losses recorded in other non-operating income (loss) in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. The fair values of these contracts are recorded in other assets or other liabilities and accrued expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets—Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the Company’s investment in the net assets of an acquired company over the fair value of the underlying identifiable net assets at the date of acquisition. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but are tested at least annually for impairment by comparing the fair value to their carrying amounts. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their useful lives and are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. See Note 3 for further discussion about the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest—Redeemable noncontrolling interest represents third-party interests in the Company’s consolidated entities. This interest is redeemable at the option of the investors and therefore is not treated as permanent equity. Redeemable noncontrolling interest is recorded at redemption value which approximates the fair value at each reporting period.

Investment Advisory and Administration Fees—The Company earns revenue by providing asset management services to institutional accounts and to Company-sponsored open-end and closed-end funds. Investment advisory fees are earned pursuant to the terms of investment management agreements and are based on a contractual fee rate applied to the assets in the portfolio. The Company also earns administration fees from certain Company-sponsored open-end and closed-end funds pursuant to the terms of underlying administration contracts. Administration fees are based on the average assets under management of such funds. Investment advisory and administration fee revenue is recognized as such fees are earned.

Distribution and Service Fee Revenue—Distribution and service fee revenue is based on the average daily net assets of certain share classes of the Company’s sponsored open-end funds distributed by CSS. Distribution and service fee revenue is earned daily and is generally recorded gross of any third-party distribution and service fee expense for applicable share classes.

Distribution and Service Fee Expense—Distribution and service fee expense includes distribution fees, shareholder servicing fees and intermediary assistance payments. Distribution and service fee expense is recorded on an accrual basis.

Distribution fee expense represents payments made to qualified intermediaries for (i) assistance in connection with the distribution of the Company’s sponsored open-end funds’ shares and (ii) for other expenses such as advertising costs and printing and distribution of prospectuses to investors. Such amounts may also be used to pay financial intermediaries for services as specified in the terms of written agreements complying with Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (Rule 12b-1). The Company pays distribution fee expense based on the average daily net assets under management of certain share classes of the funds.

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Shareholder servicing fee expense represents payments made to qualified intermediaries for shareholder account service and maintenance. These services are provided pursuant to written agreements with such qualified institutions.

Intermediary assistance payments represent payments to qualified intermediaries for activities related to distribution, shareholder servicing and marketing and support of Company-sponsored open-end funds and are incremental to those described above. Intermediary assistance payments are generally based on the average assets under management or the number of accounts being serviced.

Portfolio Consulting and Other—The Company earns portfolio consulting and other fees by (i) providing portfolio consulting services in connection with model-based strategy accounts; (ii) earning a licensing fee for the use of the Company’s proprietary indexes; and (iii) providing portfolio monitoring services related to a number of unit investment trusts. This revenue is earned pursuant to the terms of the underlying contract, and the fee schedules for these relationships vary based on the type of services the Company provides for each relationship. This revenue is recognized as such fees are earned.

Stock-based Compensation—The Company recognizes compensation expense for the grant-date fair value of awards of equity instruments to employees. This expense is recognized over the period during which employees are required to provide service. Forfeitures are recorded as incurred.

Income Taxes—The Company records the current and deferred tax consequences of all transactions that have been recognized on its condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the provisions of the enacted tax laws. Deferred tax assets are recognized for temporary differences that will result in deductible amounts in future years at tax rates that are expected to apply in those years. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for temporary differences that will result in taxable income in future years at tax rates that are expected to apply in those years. The Company records a valuation allowance, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that more likely than not will be realized. The effective tax rate for interim periods represents the Company’s best estimate of the effective tax rate expected to be applied to the full fiscal year.

The calculation of the tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across the Company’s global operations. A tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, on the basis of the technical merits.

Currency Translation and Transactions—Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries having non-U.S. dollar functional currencies are translated at exchange rates at the applicable condensed consolidated statement of financial condition date. Revenue and expenses of such subsidiaries are translated at average exchange rates during the period. The gains or losses resulting from translating non-U.S. dollar functional currency into U.S. dollars are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The cumulative translation adjustment was $(4,920,000) and $(6,845,000) as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Gains or losses resulting from non-U.S. dollar currency transactions are included in other non-operating income (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Comprehensive Income—The Company reports all changes in comprehensive income on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Comprehensive income includes net income or loss attributable to common stockholders, as well as the net of tax amounts attributable to foreign currency translation gain (loss), unrealized gain (loss) from available-for-sale investments and reclassification of realized gain (loss) from available-for-sale investments to the statements of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements—In August 2017, the FASB issued new guidance amending the accounting for hedging activities. The new guidance (i) expands hedge accounting for nonfinancial and financial risk components and amends measurement methodologies to more closely align hedge accounting with an entity’s risk management activities, (ii) decreases the complexity of preparing and understanding hedge results through eliminating the separate measurement and reporting of hedge ineffectiveness, (iii) enhances transparency, comparability and understandability of hedge results through enhanced disclosures and changing the presentation of hedge results to align the effects of the hedging instrument and the hedged item and (iv) reduces the cost and complexity of applying hedge accounting

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by simplifying the manner in which assessments of hedge effectiveness may be performed. The new guidance will be effective on January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential effect of this new guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In May 2017, the FASB issued new guidance for modification accounting related to share-based payment transactions in order to provide clarity and to reduce current diversity in practice. The amendments in this new guidance do not fundamentally change the notion of a modification. Instead, the amendments clarify which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting. The amendments will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of 2018 and must be applied prospectively to any awards modified on or after the adoption date. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new standard to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the goodwill impairment test by removing the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. This new guidance will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the potential effect of this new guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In August 2016, the FASB amended the current guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. This guidance is intended to unify the currently diverse presentations and classifications, which address eight classification issues related to the statement of cash flows, including debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies, distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. This amended guidance will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of 2018 and requires a retrospective approach to adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the potential effect of this revised guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance introducing a new lease model which requires lessees to recognize leases on-balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The new standard establishes a right-of-use model (ROU) that requires a lessee to recognize an ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement. The new guidance also requires disclosures by lessees and lessors to enable users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The new guidance is effective on January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company expects to adopt the new standard on its effective date. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. While the Company is continuing to assess the effect of adoption, it currently believes the most significant change relates to the recognition of new ROU assets and lease liabilities on its condensed consolidated statements of financial condition for its office space and other operating leases. The Company does not expect a significant change in its leasing activity between now and adoption. The Company is still assessing which of the available practical expedients it plans on electing upon adoption.

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In January 2016, the FASB issued new guidance amending the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In addition, the FASB clarified guidance related to the valuation allowance assessment when recognizing deferred tax assets resulting from unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities. This new guidance will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of 2018 and will require a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings as of the date of adoption. Upon adoption of this guidance, changes in the fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale equity investments will be reported through earnings rather than through other comprehensive income. Using values as of September 30, 2017, the cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings would result in a reclassification of net unrealized gains from other comprehensive income to retained earnings in the amount of $972,000, net of tax. Additionally, if the Company had applied the new guidance for the three months ended September 30, 2017, $62,000 of net unrealized gains recorded in other comprehensive income would have been recorded in non-operating income (loss) in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued new guidance which outlined a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The core principle of the revenue model is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In March 2016, the FASB issued a revision which clarifies (a) determination of the appropriate unit of account under the revenue standard’s principal versus agent guidance and (b) application of the indicators of whether an entity is a principal or an agent in accordance with the revenue standard’s control principle. In April 2016, the FASB issued an amendment to provide more detailed guidance and examples related to (a) identifying performance obligations and (b) licenses of intellectual property. In May 2016, the FASB amended the standard to clarify the guidance on assessing collectibility, presenting sales taxes, measuring noncash consideration, and certain transition matters. This new guidance will be effective for the Company’s first quarter of 2018 and requires either a retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adoption. The Company currently expects to adopt the new standard using the retrospective method. Furthermore, the Company has made significant progress toward finalizing its assessment and implementation of the new guidance, though, efforts are still ongoing. The Company has reached conclusions on key accounting assessments, including identification of performance obligations, and evaluation of existing contracts and revenue streams for potential changes in the amount and timing of revenue recognition. As a result of this analysis, the Company does not expect the adoption of the standard to have a material impact on the timing of recognition for the majority of its operating revenue. Lastly, the Company is still finalizing its assessment and quantifying the impacts related to accounting for costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract, presentation of certain costs presented on either a gross or net basis, the additional disclosure requirements as well as implementing changes to the Company’s systems, processes and internal controls.

3. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the net tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets of an acquired business. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, goodwill was approximately $18,862,000 and $17,684,000, respectively. The Company’s goodwill increased by $1,178,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as a result of foreign currency revaluation.

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Intangible Assets

The following table details the gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of the intangible assets at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):



	Remaining Amortization Period (in months)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Intangible Assets, Net
September 30, 2017:
Amortized intangible assets:
Client relationships	15	$	1,543	$	(1,425	)	$	118
Non-amortized intangible assets:
Mutual fund management contracts	—	1,250		—			1,250
Total		$	2,793	$	(1,425	)	$	1,368
December 31, 2016:
Amortized intangible assets:
Client relationships	24	$	1,543	$	(1,359	)	$	184
Non-amortized intangible assets:
Mutual fund management contracts	—	1,250		—			1,250
Total		$	2,793	$	(1,359	)	$	1,434

Amortization expense related to the intangible assets was approximately $22,000 for both the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and approximately $66,000 for both the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. Remaining future amortization expense is as follows (in thousands):



Periods Ending December 31,	Remaining Amortization Expense
2017	$	23
2018	95
Total	$	118

4. Investments

The following is a summary of the Company’s seed investments as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):



	September 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
Trading investments	$	74,684	$	12,689
Equity method investments	5,986		6,459
Available-for-sale investments	26,187		35,396

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Gain (loss) from seed investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are summarized below (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016			2017			2016
Gain (loss) from trading investments—net ⁽¹⁾	$	595	$	(376	)	$	870		$	434
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates—net	82		130			(486		)	3,197
Gain (loss) from available-for-sale investments—net	235		944			353			1,072
Net gain (loss) from seed investments	$	912	$	698		$	737		$	4,703

Number of new funds seeded	—		—			2			—

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(1)	Includes net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the periods presented.

Voting Interest Entities

The Cohen & Steers Funds ICAV (ICAV), an Irish alternative investment fund (AIF), and the Cohen & Steers Active Commodities Fund (Commodities Sub-Fund), a sub-fund within the ICAV, were launched by the Company in January 2017, and meet the definition of an investment company. The Company is the investment adviser of the Commodities Sub-Fund for which it receives a management fee. The ICAV and the Commodities Sub-Fund are each a VOE and the Company’s ownership interest in the ICAV is less than 20%; therefore, the Company records its investment in the Commodities Sub-Fund as an available-for-sale investment.

The Cohen & Steers Low Duration Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (LPX), launched by the Company in December 2015, is an open-end fund for which the Company is the investment adviser. LPX is a VOE and the Company owned the majority of the outstanding voting interests through February 29, 2016. Accordingly, the underlying assets and liabilities and results of operations of LPX had been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements with the third-party interests classified as redeemable noncontrolling interest. As a result of additional third-party subscriptions into the fund, effective March 1, 2016, the Company no longer owned the majority of the outstanding voting interest in LPX; however, it was determined that the Company had significant influence over the financial decisions of LPX and therefore recorded its investment in LPX using the equity method of accounting. Effective October 1, 2016, the Company’s ownership interest in LPX fell below 20% and the Company no longer had significant influence over LPX. Accordingly, the Company began recording its investment in LPX as an available-for-sale investment until the second quarter of 2017, when the Company sold its remaining interest in LPX.

The Cohen & Steers Active Commodities Strategy Fund, Inc. (CDF), launched by the Company in May 2014, is an open-end fund for which the Company is the investment adviser. CDF is a VOE and the Company owned the majority of the outstanding voting interests in the fund as of September 30, 2017. Accordingly, the underlying assets and liabilities and results of operations of CDF have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements with the third-party interests classified as redeemable noncontrolling interest.

The Cohen & Steers Active Commodities Fund, LP (ACOM), launched by the Company in April 2013, is structured as a partnership. The Company is the investment adviser of ACOM for which it is entitled to receive a management fee. The limited partners of ACOM, unaffiliated with the Company, have the ability to liquidate the fund with a majority vote. As a result, the Company does not have financial control and ACOM is a VOE. The Company’s equity interest in ACOM represents a seed investment to launch the fund, adjusted for the Company’s proportionate share of the fund’s earnings. As of September 30, 2017, the Company’s ownership in ACOM was approximately 10%; however, as the general partner, the Company has significant influence over the financial decisions of ACOM and therefore records its investment in ACOM using the equity method of accounting.

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The Cohen & Steers MLP & Energy Opportunity Fund, Inc. (MLO), launched by the Company in December 2013, is an open-end fund for which the Company is the investment adviser. MLO is a VOE. Effective November 1, 2014, as a result of its ownership interest, it was determined that the Company had significant influence over the financial decisions of MLO and therefore recorded its investment in MLO using the equity method of accounting. Effective June 1, 2016, the Company’s ownership interest in MLO fell below 20% and the Company no longer had significant influence over MLO. Accordingly, the Company began recording its investment in MLO as an available-for-sale investment.

Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund, Inc. (RAP), launched by the Company in January 2012, is an open-end fund for which the Company is the investment adviser. RAP is a VOE. The Company recorded its investment in RAP as an available-for-sale investment until the fourth quarter of 2016 when the Company sold its remaining interest in RAP.

Variable Interest Entities

The Cohen & Steers SICAV Global Preferred Securities Fund (SICAV Preferred), a Luxembourg-domiciled undertaking for collective investments in transferable securities (UCITS), was launched by the Company in May 2017 and meets the definition of an investment company. The Company is the investment adviser of SICAV Preferred for which it receives a management fee. SICAV Preferred is a VIE and the Company is the primary beneficiary. As of September 30, 2017, the Company’s ownership interest in SICAV Preferred was approximately 26%. Accordingly, the underlying assets and liabilities and results of operations of SICAV Preferred have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements with the third-party interests classified as redeemable noncontrolling interest.

The Cohen & Steers SICAV Global Listed Infrastructure Fund (GLI SICAV), a Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS, was launched by the Company in September 2015 and meets the definition of an investment company. The Company is the investment adviser of GLI SICAV for which it receives a management fee. GLI SICAV is a VIE and the Company is the primary beneficiary. As of September 30, 2017, the Company was the only investor in the fund and therefore, the Company would absorb all of the expected losses and residual returns of GLI SICAV. Accordingly, the underlying assets and liabilities and results of operations of GLI SICAV have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Cohen & Steers Global Realty Partners III-TE, L.P. (GRP-TE), which had its closing in October 2011, is structured as a partnership. The Company is the general partner and investment adviser of GRP-TE, for which it receives a management fee and is entitled to receive an incentive distribution, if earned. GRP-TE is a VIE and the Company is not the primary beneficiary. The Company’s equity interest in GRP-TE represents a seed investment to launch the fund, adjusted for the Company’s proportionate share of the fund’s earnings. As of September 30, 2017, the Company’s ownership in GRP-TE was approximately 0.2%; however, as the general partner, the Company has significant influence over the financial decisions of GRP-TE and therefore records its investment using the equity method of accounting. The Company’s risk with respect to its investment in GRP-TE is limited to its equity ownership and any uncollected management fees.

In conjunction with the launch of GRP-TE, the Company established Cohen & Steers Co-Investment Partnership, L.P. (GRP-CIP), which is used by the Company to fulfill its contractual commitment to co-invest with GRP-TE. See Note 11 for further discussion regarding the Company’s co-investment commitment. GRP-CIP is a VIE and the Company is the primary beneficiary as it owns all of the voting interest in GRP-CIP. Accordingly, the underlying assets and liabilities and results of operations of GRP-CIP have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

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The following represents the portion of the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition attributable to the consolidated VIEs as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The assets may only be used to settle obligations of each VIE and the liabilities are the sole obligation of each VIE, for which creditors do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company (in thousands):



	September 30, 2017								December 31, 2016
	GLI SICAV		GRP-CIP		SICAV Preferred		Total		GLI SICAV		GRP-CIP		Total
Assets:
Trading investments	$	5,777	$	2,238	$	59,704	$	67,719	$	5,069	$	1,918	$	6,987
Due from broker	245		197		4,506		4,948		181		294		475
Other assets	35		—		855		890		43		—		43
Total assets	$	6,057	$	2,435	$	65,065	$	73,557	$	5,293	$	2,212	$	7,505

Liabilities:
Due to broker	$	47	$	—	$	3,691	$	3,738	$	—	$	—	$	—
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	66		10		142		218		70		5		75
Total liabilities	$	113	$	10	$	3,833	$	3,956	$	70	$	5	$	75

The following is a summary of the fair value of trading investments and equity method investments as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):



	September 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
	Trading Investments		Equity Method Investments		Trading Investments		Equity Method Investments
Voting Interest Entities
ACOM	$	—	$	5,888	$	—	$	6,371
CDF	6,965		—		5,702		—

Variable Interest Entities
GLI SICAV	5,777		—		5,069		—
GRP-CIP	2,238		—		1,918		—
GRP-TE	—		98		—		88
SICAV Preferred	59,704		—		—		—
Total	$	74,684	$	5,986	$	12,689	$	6,459

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Gain (loss) from trading investments—net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, which represent realized and unrealized gains and losses recorded by the funds the Company consolidates, are summarized below (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Voting Interest Entities
CDF	$	134		$	(288	)	$	(711	)	$	691
LPX	—			—			—			(769		)

Variable Interest Entities
GLI SICAV	129			(22		)	703			553
GRP-CIP	(277		)	(66		)	(89		)	(41		)
SICAV Preferred	609			—			967			—
Gain (loss) from trading investments—net	$	595		$	(376	)	$	870		$	434

Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates—net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are summarized below (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Voting Interest Entities
ACOM	$	93		$	(251	)	$	(483	)	$	616
LPX	—			378			—			852
MLO	—			—			—			1,737

Variable Interest Entities
GRP-TE	(11		)	3			(3		)	(8		)
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates—net	$	82		$	130		$	(486	)	$	3,197

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, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):



	September 30, 2017
	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses ⁽¹⁾			Fair Value
Common stocks	$	6,428	$	431	$	(205	)	$	6,654
Company-sponsored funds	13,376		1,319		(21		)	14,674
Fixed income securities	3,618		16		(13		)	3,621
Preferred securities	1,086		38		(2		)	1,122
Other	100		16		—			116
Total available-for-sale investments	$	24,608	$	1,820	$	(241	)	$	26,187

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(1) At September 30, 2017, there were no securities with material unrealized losses continuously for a period of more than 12 months.

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	December 31, 2016
	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses ⁽¹⁾			Fair Value
Common stocks	$	4,639	$	194	$	(325	)	$	4,508
Company-sponsored funds	28,232		1,755		(110		)	29,877
Preferred securities	1,020		13		(22		)	1,011
Total available-for-sale investments	$	33,891	$	1,962	$	(457	)	$	35,396

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(1) At December 31, 2016, there were no securities with unrealized losses continuously for a period of more than 12 months.

Available-for-sale investments with a fair value of approximately $4,288,000 and $18,521,000 at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, were in an unrealized loss position.

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments as of September 30, 2017 were generally caused by changes in market conditions. When evaluating whether an unrealized loss on an available-for-sale investment is other than temporary, the Company reviews such factors as the extent and duration of the loss, as well as quantitative and qualitative information about the financial condition and near-term prospects of the funds.

As of September 30, 2017, the Company determined that it had the ability and intent to hold the remaining available-for-sale investments for which no other-than-temporary impairment has occurred until a recovery of fair value. Accordingly, impairment of these investments is considered temporary.

Sales proceeds, gross realized gains and gross realized losses from available-for-sale investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are summarized below (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Proceeds from sales	$	4,444		$	9,788		$	24,354		$	15,207
Gross realized gains	336			983			650			1,454
Gross realized losses	(101		)	(39		)	(297		)	(382		)

5. Fair Value

Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820) specifies a hierarchy of valuation classifications based on whether the inputs to the valuation techniques used in each valuation classification are observable or unobservable. These classifications are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:


•	Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.


•	Level 2—Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable.


•	Level 3—Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

Inputs used to measure fair value might fall in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, in which case the Company defaults to the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. These levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with the investments. In determining the appropriate levels, the Company performed a detailed analysis of the assets and liabilities that are subject to ASC 820. Transfers among levels, if any, are recorded as of the beginning of the reporting period. There were no such transfers for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.

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The following table presents fair value measurements as of September 30, 2017 (in thousands):



	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Investments Measured at NAV ⁽²⁾		Total
Cash equivalents ⁽¹⁾	$	181,937	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	181,937
Trading investments
Common stocks	$	5,777	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	5,777
Fixed income securities	—		6,965		—		—		6,965
Limited partnership interests	—		—		1,457		781		2,238
Preferred securities	9,569		50,135		—		—		59,704
Total trading investments	$	15,346	$	57,100	$	1,457	$	781	$	74,684
Equity method investments	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	5,986	$	5,986
Available-for-sale investments
Common stocks	$	6,654	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	6,654
Company-sponsored funds	14,674		—		—		—		14,674
Fixed income securities	—		3,621		—		—		3,621
Preferred securities	988		134		—		—		1,122
Other	—		—		—		116		116
Total available-for-sale investments	$	22,316	$	3,755	$	—	$	116	$	26,187
Derivatives - assets
Commodity contracts	$	304	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	304
Foreign exchange contracts	—		219		—		—		219
Total derivatives - assets	$	304	$	219	$	—	$	—	$	523
Derivatives - liabilities
Commodity contracts	$	254	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	254
Total derivatives - liabilities	$	254	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	254

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(1)	Comprised of investments in actively traded U.S. Treasury money market funds measured at NAV.


(2)	Comprised of certain investments measured at fair value using NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient. These investments have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented on the condensed consolidated statement of financial position.

Trading investments in fixed income securities classified as level 2 in the above table were comprised of U.S. Treasury Bills carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Trading investments in preferred securities classified as level 2 were comprised of corporate debt and certain preferred securities. The fair value amounts were generally determined using third-party pricing services. The pricing services may utilize evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information. Since these securities do not trade on a daily basis, the pricing services evaluate pricing applications and apply available information through processes such as yield curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing, to prepare evaluations.

Trading investments classified as level 3 in the above table were comprised of limited partnership interests which represent the Company’s co-investments through GRP-CIP in limited partnership vehicles that invest in private equity vehicles that invest directly in real estate which are generally valued using a discounted cash flow model.

Trading investments classified as investments measured at NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient in the above table were comprised of limited partnership interests which represent the Company’s co-investments through GRP-CIP in limited partnership vehicles that invest in non-registered real estate funds, which are valued based on the NAVs of the underlying funds. As of September 30, 2017, the Company did not have the ability to redeem these interests.

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Equity method investments classified as investments measured at NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient in the above table were comprised of the Company’s partnership interests in ACOM and GRP-TE, which approximate their fair value based on the funds’ NAVs. ACOM invests indirectly in exchange-traded commodity futures contracts and other commodity-related derivatives through an investment in the Commodities Sub-Fund. The Company has the ability to redeem its investment in ACOM monthly at NAV with prior written notice of 5 days and there are no significant restrictions to redemption. GRP-TE invests in non-registered real estate funds and in private equity vehicles that invest directly in real estate. As of September 30, 2017, the Company did not have the ability to redeem its investment in GRP-TE.

Available-for-sale investments classified as level 2 in the above table were primarily comprised of corporate bonds and certain preferred securities whose fair values are generally determined using third-party pricing services. The pricing services may utilize pricing models, and inputs into those models may include reported trades, executable bid and ask prices, broker-dealer quotations, prices or yields of similar securities, benchmark curves and other market information. The pricing services may use a matrix approach, which considers information regarding securities with similar characteristics to determine the valuation for a security.

Available-for-sale investments classified as investments measured at NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient in the above table were comprised of the Company’s co-investment in a Cayman trust invested in global listed infrastructure securities.

The following table presents fair value measurements as of December 31, 2016 (in thousands):



	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Investments Measured at NAV ⁽²⁾		Total
Cash equivalents ⁽¹⁾	$	140,872	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	140,872
Trading investments
Common stocks	$	5,069	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	5,069
Fixed income securities	—		5,702		—		—		5,702
Limited partnership interests	—		—		1,196		722		1,918
Total trading investment	$	5,069	$	5,702	$	1,196	$	722	$	12,689
Equity method investments	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	6,459	$	6,459
Available-for-sale investments
Common stocks	$	4,508	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	4,508
Company-sponsored funds	29,877		—		—		—		29,877
Preferred securities	1,001		10		—		—		1,011
Total available-for-sale investments	$	35,386	$	10	$	—	$	—	$	35,396
Derivatives - assets
Commodity contracts	$	343	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	343
Foreign exchange contracts	—		1,417		—		—		1,417
Total derivatives - assets	$	343	$	1,417	$	—	$	—	$	1,760
Derivatives - liabilities
Commodity contracts	$	266	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	266
Total derivatives - liabilities	$	266	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	266

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(1)	Comprised of investments in actively traded U.S. Treasury money market funds measured at NAV.


(2)	Comprised of certain investments measured at fair value using NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient. These investments have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented on the condensed consolidated statement of financial position.

Trading investments classified as level 2 in the above table were comprised of U.S. Treasury Bills carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

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Trading investments classified as investments measured at NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient in the above table were comprised of limited partnership interests which represent the Company’s co-investments through GRP-CIP in limited partnership vehicles that invest in non-registered real estate funds, which are valued based on the NAVs of the underlying funds. As of December 31, 2016, the Company did not have the ability to redeem these interests.

Equity method investments classified as investments measured at NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient in the above table were comprised of the Company’s partnership interests in ACOM and GRP-TE, which approximate their fair value based on the funds’ NAVs. ACOM invested directly in exchange-traded commodity futures contracts and other commodity-related derivatives. The Company has the ability to redeem its investment in ACOM monthly at NAV with prior written notice of 5 days and there are no significant restrictions to redemption. GRP-TE invests in non-registered real estate funds and in private equity vehicles that invest directly in real estate. As of December 31, 2016, the Company did not have the ability to redeem its investment in GRP-TE.

The following table summarizes the changes in level 3 investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
	Trading Investments
	Limited Partnership Interests
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,462		$	1,304		$	1,196		$	1,312
Purchases / contributions	281			—			419			21
Sales / distributions	—			—			—			(53		)
Realized gains (losses)	—			—			—			—
Unrealized gains (losses) ⁽¹⁾	(286		)	(49		)	(158		)	(25		)
Transfers into (out of) level 3	—			—			—			—
Balance at end of period	$	1,457		$	1,255		$	1,457		$	1,255

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(1) Pertains to unrealized gains (losses) from securities held at September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Realized and unrealized gains (losses) from investments classified as trading investments in the above table were recorded as gain (loss) from trading investments—net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Valuation Techniques

In certain instances, debt, equity and preferred securities are valued on the basis of prices from an orderly transaction between market participants provided by reputable brokers-dealers or independent pricing services. In determining the value of a particular investment, independent pricing services may use information with respect to transactions in such investments, broker quotes, pricing matrices, market transactions in comparable investments and various relationships between investments. As part of its independent price verification process, the Company generally performs reviews of valuations provided by broker-dealers or independent pricing services. Investments in Company-sponsored funds are valued at their closing price or NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient.

Foreign exchange contracts are valued by interpolating a value using the spot foreign exchange rate and forward points (based on the spot rate and currency rate differentials), which are all inputs that are observable in active markets (level 2).

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In the absence of observable market prices, the Company values its investments using valuation methodologies applied on a consistent basis. For some investments, little market activity may exist; management’s determination of fair value is then based on the best information available in the circumstances, and may incorporate management’s own assumptions and involves a significant degree of judgment, taking into consideration a combination of internal and external factors. Such investments are valued on a quarterly basis, taking into consideration any changes in key inputs and changes in economic and other relevant conditions, and valuation models are updated accordingly. The valuation process also includes a review by the Company’s valuation committee which is comprised of senior members from various departments within the Company, including investment management. The valuation committee provides independent oversight of the valuation policies and procedures.

The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the following level 3 investments as of September 30, 2017 were:



	Fair Value		Fair Value	Significant	Input /
	(in thousands)		Methodology	Unobservable Inputs	Range
Limited partnership interests - direct investments in real estate	$	1,457	Discounted cash flows	Discount rates Exit capitalization rates Market rental rates	10% - 11% 7.5% - 8% $14.50 - 16.80 psf

The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the following level 3 investments as of December 31, 2016 were:



	Fair Value		Fair Value	Significant	Input /
	(in thousands)		Methodology	Unobservable Inputs	Range
Limited partnership interests - direct investments in real estate	$	1,196	Discounted cash flows	Discount rates Exit capitalization rates Market rental rates	11% - 12.5% 8% - 8.5% $14.00 - 17.00 psf

Changes in the significant unobservable inputs in the tables above may result in a materially higher or lower fair value measurement.

6. Derivatives

The following is a summary of the notional and fair value of the derivative financial instruments. The notional amount represents the absolute value amount of all outstanding derivative contracts at September 30, 2017 (in thousands):



	September 30, 2017
	Assets				Liabilities
	Notional		Fair Value		Notional		Fair Value
Foreign exchange contracts	$	20,759	$	219	$	—	$	—
Commodity contracts	7,664		304		4,967		254
Total derivative financial instruments	$	28,423	$	523	$	4,967	$	254

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	December 31, 2016
	Assets				Liabilities
	Notional		Fair Value		Notional		Fair Value
Foreign exchange contracts	$	13,839	$	1,417	$	—	$	—
Commodity contracts	6,538		343		4,825		266
Total derivative financial instruments	$	20,377	$	1,760	$	4,825	$	266

Securities included in trading investments on the condensed consolidated statement of financial condition of approximately $533,000 and $487,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, were held as collateral for futures contracts.

Gains (losses) from derivative financial instruments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are summarized below (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016			2017			2016
Foreign exchange contracts	$	136	$	(78	)	$	(1,198	)	$	(619	)
Commodity contracts	124		(2,270		)	(732		)	653
Total gains (losses) from derivative financial instruments	$	260	$	(2,348	)	$	(1,930	)	$	34

7. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the total weighted average shares of common stock outstanding and common stock equivalents. Common stock equivalents are comprised of dilutive potential shares from restricted stock unit awards. Common stock equivalents are excluded from the computation if their effect is anti-dilutive. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the treasury stock method.

There were no anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for both the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents of approximately 5,000 and 19,000 shares were excluded from the computation for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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The following is a reconciliation of the income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands, except per share data):



	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016		2017			2016
Net income	$	25,738		$	23,831	$	71,680		$	66,619
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(656		)	46		(139		)	149
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$	25,082		$	23,877	$	71,541		$	66,768
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	46,386			45,999		46,335			45,931
Dilutive potential shares from restricted stock units	661			545		523			442
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	47,047			46,544		46,858			46,373
Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders	$	0.54		$	0.52	$	1.54		$	1.45
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders	$	0.53		$	0.51	$	1.53		$	1.44

8. Income Taxes

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the effective tax rate was approximately 41.2% and 38.2%, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the effective tax rate was approximately 38.6% and 37.2%, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, the effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to state and foreign taxes, discrete items and the cumulative effect of a change in the Company’s estimated effective tax rate for the year. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to state and foreign taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to state and foreign taxes and discrete items. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to state and foreign taxes and the release of a valuation allowance on unrealized gains on the Company’s seed investments.

Deferred income taxes represent the tax effects of the temporary differences between book and tax basis and are measured using enacted tax rates that will be in effect when such items are expected to reverse. The Company’s net deferred tax asset is primarily comprised of future income tax deductions attributable to the delivery of unvested restricted stock units. The Company records a valuation allowance, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that more likely than not will be realized.

9. Regulatory Requirements

CSS, a registered broker-dealer in the U.S., is subject to the SEC’s Uniform Net Capital Rule 15c3-1 (the Rule), which requires that broker-dealers maintain a minimum level of net capital, as prescribed by the Rule. As of September 30, 2017, CSS had net capital of approximately $3,863,000, which exceeded its requirements by approximately $3,650,000. The Rule also provides that equity capital may not be withdrawn or cash dividends paid if the resulting net capital of a broker-dealer is less than the amount required under the Rule and requires prior notice to the SEC for certain withdrawals of capital.

CSS does not carry customer accounts and is exempt from SEC Rule 15c3-3 pursuant to provisions (k)(1) and (k)(2)(i) of such rule.

CSAL and CSUK are regulated outside the U.S. by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, respectively. As of September 30, 2017, CSAL and CSUK had aggregate regulatory

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capital of approximately $77,126,000, which exceeded aggregate regulatory capital requirements by approximately $73,097,000.

10. Related Party Transactions

The Company is an investment adviser to, and has administration agreements with, affiliated funds for which certain employees are officers and/or directors. The following table sets forth the amount of revenue the Company earned from these affiliated funds for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Investment advisory and administration fees	$	62,646	$	61,116	$	180,145	$	168,844
Distribution and service fees	5,070		5,296		15,220		14,200
	$	67,716	$	66,412	$	195,365	$	183,044

Sales proceeds, gross realized gains, gross realized losses and dividend income from available-for-sale investments in Company-sponsored funds for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 are summarized below (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
Proceeds from sales	$	—	$	8,361	$	15,105	$	8,361
Gross realized gains	—		792		80		792
Gross realized losses	—		—		—		—
Dividend income	141		129		529		399

The Company has agreements with certain affiliated open-end and closed-end funds to reimburse certain fund expenses. For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, expenses of approximately $2,373,000 and $2,273,000, respectively, were incurred by the Company pursuant to these agreements and are included in general and administrative expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, fund reimbursement expenses of approximately $7,477,000 and $6,096,000, respectively, were incurred.

Included in accounts receivable at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are receivables due from Company-sponsored funds of approximately $22,175,000 and $20,221,000, respectively.

11. Commitments and Contingencies

Rent expense charged to operations, including escalation charges for real estate and other expenses, totaled approximately $3,173,000 and $2,971,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and approximately $8,773,000 and $8,770,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

From time to time, the Company is involved in legal matters relating to claims arising in the ordinary course of business. There are currently no such matters pending that the Company believes could have a material adverse effect on its condensed consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

The Company periodically commits to fund a portion of the equity in certain of its sponsored investment products. The Company has committed to co-invest up to $5.1 million alongside GRP-TE, a portion of which is made through GRP-TE and the remainder of which is made through GRP-CIP for up to 12 years through the life of GRP-TE. As of September 30, 2017, the Company has funded approximately $3.8 million with respect to this commitment. The actual timing for funding the unfunded portion of this commitment is currently unknown, as the drawdown of the Company’s unfunded commitment is

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contingent on the timing of drawdowns by the underlying funds and co-investments in which GRP-TE invests. The unfunded commitment was not recorded on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of financial condition as of September 30, 2017.

12. Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are principally on deposit with three major financial institutions. The Company is subject to credit risk should these financial institutions be unable to fulfill their obligations.

13. Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. Other than the items described below, the Company determined that there were no additional subsequent events that require disclosure and/or adjustment.

On November 8, 2017, CNS declared quarterly and special cash dividends on its common stock in the amount of $0.28 and $1.00 per share, respectively. The dividends will be payable on December 13, 2017 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 22, 2017.

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

Set forth on the following pages is management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. Such information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included herein. The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are unaudited. When we use the terms “Cohen & Steers,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” we mean Cohen & Steers, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Executive Overview

General

We are a global investment manager specializing in liquid real assets, including real estate securities, listed infrastructure, commodities and natural resource equities, as well as preferred securities and other income solutions. Founded in 1986, we are headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seattle.

Our primary investment strategies include U.S. real estate securities, global/international real estate securities, global listed infrastructure, master limited partnerships (MLPs), commodities, real assets multi-strategy, preferred securities, large cap value and global natural resource equities. Our strategies seek to achieve a variety of investment objectives for different risk profiles and are actively managed by specialist teams of investment professionals who employ fundamental-driven research and portfolio management processes. We offer our strategies through a variety of investment vehicles, including U.S. registered funds and other commingled vehicles and separate accounts, including subadvised portfolios for financial institutions and individuals around the world.

Our products and services are marketed through multiple distribution channels. We distribute our U.S. registered funds principally through financial intermediaries, including broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, banks and fund supermarkets. Our funds domiciled in Europe are marketed to individual and institutional investors through financial intermediaries, as well as privately to institutional investors. Our institutional clients include corporate and public defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, endowment funds and foundations, insurance companies and other financial institutions that access our investment management services directly, through consultants or through other intermediaries.

Our revenue is derived from fees received from our clients, including fees for managing or sub-advising client accounts; investment advisory, administration, distribution and service fees received from Company-sponsored open-end and closed-end funds; and fees for portfolio consulting and other services. Our fees are paid in arrears, based on contractually specified percentages of the value of the assets we manage and, in certain cases, investment performance. Our revenue fluctuates with changes in the total value of our assets under management, which may occur as a result of investment performance, market conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, or investor subscriptions or redemptions, and is recognized over the period that the assets are managed.

Quarterly Highlights

Revenue increased 4% to $96.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $92.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017. The increase was primarily driven by higher average assets under management in all three investment vehicles as well as the impact from one additional day in the quarter. Operating income increased 10% to $41.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $37.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017. Our operating margin was 42.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared with 40.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2017. Our effective tax rate was 41.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

As of September 30, 2017, assets under management were $61.5 billion, an increase of $1.1 billion, or 2%, from $60.4 billion as of June 30, 2017. The increase was driven by net inflows and market appreciation, partially offset by distributions. Average assets under management were $61.2 billion, an increase of $1.6 billion, or 3%, from $59.7 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2017. Our overall annualized organic growth rate was 9% as of September 30, 2017. The organic growth rate represents the ratio of annualized net flows for the quarter to the beginning assets under management.

Recent Business Developments


•	We continue to see institutional interest in our preferred securities strategies, which have had net inflows of $517 million year-to-date, including $325 million into two new accounts during the quarter. As of September 30, 2017, institutional assets under management in preferred securities totaled $1.9 billion.


•	Net inflows into our collective investment trust (CIT) offerings totaled $224 million during the quarter, including net inflows of approximately $153 million into real assets multi-strategy and approximately $50 million into our global/international real estate strategy. As of September 30, 2017, assets under management in our four CIT vehicles totaled $1.5 billion.


•	Net inflows into global listed infrastructure advisory accounts totaled $401 million during the quarter. As of September 30, 2017, institutional advisory assets under management in global listed infrastructure securities totaled $1.9 billion.


•	During the quarter, we were awarded a $265 million global real estate subadvisory mandate on behalf of a European fiduciary manager, which is expected to fund during the first quarter of 2018.


•	In October, we extended the build-out of our defined contribution investment only team by hiring an additional specialist to support the Southeast U.S. Our team is equipped to enter the next phase of our initiative which will focus on expanding our retirement plan presence with record keepers, financial advisors and third-party administrators.

Assets Under Management

The following table sets forth information about net flows, appreciation (depreciation) and distributions of assets under management by investment vehicle for the periods presented (in millions):



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Institutional Accounts
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	29,457		$	29,581		$	28,659		$	26,105
Inflows	1,677			1,612			3,552			5,010
Outflows	(1,151		)	(636		)	(2,268		)	(1,705		)
Net inflows (outflows)	526			976			1,284			3,305
Market appreciation (depreciation)	363			219			1,887			2,771
Distributions	(731		)	(828		)	(2,391		)	(2,233		)
Transfers	16			—			192			—
Total increase (decrease)	174			367			972			3,843
Assets under management, end of period	$	29,631		$	29,948		$	29,631		$	29,948
Average assets under management for period	$	29,659		$	30,138		$	29,302		$	27,998

Open-end Funds
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	21,613		$	19,777		$	19,576		$	17,460
Inflows	2,297			2,592			7,048			7,007
Outflows	(1,428		)	(1,322		)	(4,702		)	(4,262		)
Net inflows (outflows)	869			1,270			2,346			2,745
Market appreciation (depreciation)	227			275			1,399			1,625
Distributions	(177		)	(157		)	(613		)	(665		)
Transfers	(16		)	—			(192		)	—
Total increase (decrease)	903			1,388			2,940			3,705
Assets under management, end of period	$	22,516		$	21,165		$	22,516		$	21,165
Average assets under management for period	$	22,159		$	20,863		$	21,132		$	18,892

Closed-end Funds
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	9,367		$	9,391		$	8,963		$	9,029
Inflows	—			—			—			—
Outflows	—			—			—			(86		)
Net inflows (outflows)	—			—			—			(86		)
Market appreciation (depreciation)	129			115			777			808
Distributions	(122		)	(122		)	(366		)	(367		)
Total increase (decrease)	7			(7		)	411			355
Assets under management, end of period	$	9,374		$	9,384		$	9,374		$	9,384
Average assets under management for period	$	9,428		$	9,516		$	9,308		$	9,141

Total
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	60,437		$	58,749		$	57,198		$	52,594
Inflows	3,974			4,204			10,600			12,017
Outflows	(2,579		)	(1,958		)	(6,970		)	(6,053		)
Net inflows (outflows)	1,395			2,246			3,630			5,964
Market appreciation (depreciation)	719			609			4,063			5,204
Distributions	(1,030		)	(1,107		)	(3,370		)	(3,265		)
Total increase (decrease)	1,084			1,748			4,323			7,903
Assets under management, end of period	$	61,521		$	60,497		$	61,521		$	60,497
Average assets under management for period	$	61,246		$	60,517		$	59,742		$	56,031

The following table sets forth information about net flows, appreciation (depreciation) and distributions of assets under management in institutional accounts for the periods presented (in millions):



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Japan Subadvisory
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	13,227		$	14,852		$	13,699		$	13,112
Inflows	352			1,084			1,345			2,858
Outflows	(627		)	(96		)	(985		)	(165		)
Net inflows (outflows)	(275		)	988			360			2,693
Market appreciation (depreciation)	54			(68		)	607			1,372
Distributions	(731		)	(828		)	(2,391		)	(2,233		)
Total increase (decrease)	(952		)	92			(1,424		)	1,832
Assets under management, end of period	$	12,275		$	14,944		$	12,275		$	14,944
Average assets under management for period	$	12,625		$	15,025		$	13,131		$	13,949

Subadvisory Excluding Japan
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	6,356		$	5,782		$	5,892		$	5,428
Inflows	161			374			514			709
Outflows	(382		)	(223		)	(701		)	(638		)
Net inflows (outflows)	(221		)	151			(187		)	71
Market appreciation (depreciation)	125			115			555			549
Total increase (decrease)	(96		)	266			368			620
Assets under management, end of period	$	6,260		$	6,048		$	6,260		$	6,048
Average assets under management for period	$	6,351		$	5,979		$	6,224		$	5,609

Advisory
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	9,874		$	8,947		$	9,068		$	7,565
Inflows	1,164			154			1,693			1,443
Outflows	(142		)	(317		)	(582		)	(902		)
Net inflows (outflows)	1,022			(163		)	1,111			541
Market appreciation (depreciation)	184			172			725			850
Transfers	16			—			192			—
Total increase (decrease)	1,222			9			2,028			1,391
Assets under management, end of period	$	11,096		$	8,956		$	11,096		$	8,956
Average assets under management for period	$	10,683		$	9,134		$	9,947		$	8,440

Total Institutional Accounts
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	29,457		$	29,581		$	28,659		$	26,105
Inflows	1,677			1,612			3,552			5,010
Outflows	(1,151		)	(636		)	(2,268		)	(1,705		)
Net inflows (outflows)	526			976			1,284			3,305
Market appreciation (depreciation)	363			219			1,887			2,771
Distributions	(731		)	(828		)	(2,391		)	(2,233		)
Transfers	16			—			192			—
Total increase (decrease)	174			367			972			3,843
Assets under management, end of period	$	29,631		$	29,948		$	29,631		$	29,948
Average assets under management for period	$	29,659		$	30,138		$	29,302		$	27,998

The following table sets forth information about net flows, appreciation (depreciation) and distributions of assets under management by investment strategy for the periods presented (in millions):



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
U.S. Real Estate
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	28,896		$	30,981		$	28,927		$	27,814
Inflows	1,491			2,141			4,537			5,930
Outflows	(1,403		)	(722		)	(3,692		)	(2,526		)
Net inflows (outflows)	88			1,419			845			3,404
Market appreciation (depreciation)	62			(135		)	1,142			2,769
Distributions	(803		)	(890		)	(2,671		)	(2,612		)
Transfers	(10		)	(127		)	(10		)	(127		)
Total increase (decrease)	(663		)	267			(694		)	3,434
Assets under management, end of period	$	28,233		$	31,248		$	28,233		$	31,248
Average assets under management for period	$	28,573		$	31,552		$	28,803		$	29,278

Preferred Securities
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	11,749		$	9,082		$	9,880		$	7,705
Inflows	1,501			1,611			4,030			3,903
Outflows	(606		)	(435		)	(1,827		)	(1,447		)
Net inflows (outflows)	895			1,176			2,203			2,456
Market appreciation (depreciation)	198			297			1,007			610
Distributions	(133		)	(115		)	(381		)	(331		)
Total increase (decrease)	960			1,358			2,829			2,735
Assets under management, end of period	$	12,709		$	10,440		$	12,709		$	10,440
Average assets under management for period	$	12,258		$	9,937		$	11,210		$	8,773

Global/International Real Estate
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	10,121		$	9,984		$	9,403		$	9,476
Inflows	351			231			965			1,193
Outflows	(215		)	(554		)	(756		)	(1,512		)
Net inflows (outflows)	136			(323		)	209			(319		)
Market appreciation (depreciation)	221			314			971			926
Distributions	(43		)	(46		)	(148		)	(154		)
Transfers	10			127			10			127
Total increase (decrease)	324			72			1,042			580
Assets under management, end of period	$	10,445		$	10,056		$	10,445		$	10,056
Average assets under management for period	$	10,360		$	10,256		$	10,099		$	9,869

Global Listed Infrastructure
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	6,394		$	5,760		$	5,697		$	5,147
Inflows	441			141			719			477
Outflows	(168		)	(77		)	(297		)	(304		)
Net inflows (outflows)	273			64			422			173
Market appreciation (depreciation)	146			80			781			670
Distributions	(42		)	(42		)	(129		)	(128		)
Total increase (decrease)	377			102			1,074			715
Assets under management, end of period	$	6,771		$	5,862		$	6,771		$	5,862
Average assets under management for period	$	6,758		$	5,854		$	6,347		$	5,449



	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Other
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	3,277		$	2,942		$	3,291		$	2,452
Inflows	190			80			349			514
Outflows	(187		)	(170		)	(398		)	(264		)
Net inflows (outflows)	3			(90		)	(49		)	250
Market appreciation (depreciation)	92			53			162			229
Distributions	(9		)	(14		)	(41		)	(40		)
Total increase (decrease)	86			(51		)	72			439
Assets under management, end of period	$	3,363		$	2,891		$	3,363		$	2,891
Average assets under management for period	$	3,297		$	2,918		$	3,283		$	2,662

Total
Assets under management, beginning of period	$	60,437		$	58,749		$	57,198		$	52,594
Inflows	3,974			4,204			10,600			12,017
Outflows	(2,579		)	(1,958		)	(6,970		)	(6,053		)
Net inflows (outflows)	1,395			2,246			3,630			5,964
Market appreciation (depreciation)	719			609			4,063			5,204
Distributions	(1,030		)	(1,107		)	(3,370		)	(3,265		)
Total increase (decrease)	1,084			1,748			4,323			7,903
Assets under management, end of period	$	61,521		$	60,497		$	61,521		$	60,497
Average assets under management for period	$	61,246		$	60,517		$	59,742		$	56,031

Investment Performance as of September 30, 2017

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Overview

Assets under management were $61.5 billion at September 30, 2017, an increase of 2% from $60.5 billion at September 30, 2016. The increase was due to net inflows of $4.3 billion and market appreciation of $2.0 billion, partially offset by distributions of $5.3 billion. Net inflows included $2.0 billion into preferred securities and $1.2 billion into U.S. real estate. Market appreciation included $762 million from preferred securities, $539 million from global listed infrastructure and $381 million from global/international real estate. Distributions included $4.2 billion from U.S. real estate and $505 million from preferred securities.

Average assets under management were $61.2 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of 1% from $60.5 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Average assets under management were $59.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of 7% from $56.0 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Institutional accounts

Assets under management in institutional accounts, which represented 48% of total assets under management, were $29.6 billion at September 30, 2017, a decrease of 1% from $29.9 billion at September 30, 2016. The decrease in institutional assets under management was primarily due to distributions from Japan subadvised accounts of $3.2 billion, partially offset by net inflows of $1.9 billion and market appreciation of $743 million. Net inflows included $577 million into real assets multi-strategy (which is included in “Other” in the table above), $570 million into preferred securities and $550 million into global listed infrastructure. Market appreciation included $307 million from global/international real estate and $266 million from global listed infrastructure. Distributions included $3.0 billion from U.S. real estate.

Average assets under management for institutional accounts were $29.7 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of 2% from $30.1 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Average assets under management were $29.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of 5% from $28.0 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Assets under management in Japan subadvised accounts, which represented 41% of institutional assets under management, were $12.3 billion at September 30, 2017, a decrease of 18% from $14.9 billion at September 30, 2016. The decrease in Japan subadvised assets under management was due to distributions of $3.2 billion, partially offset by net inflows of $469 million and market appreciation of $53 million. Net inflows included $610 million into U.S. real estate, partially offset by net outflows of $94 million from global/international real estate, $30 million from global listed infrastructure and $14 million from preferred securities. Distributions included $3.0 billion from U.S. real estate.

Average assets under management for Japan subadvised accounts were $12.6 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of 16% from $15.0 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Average assets under management were $13.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of 6% from $13.9 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Assets under management in institutional subadvised accounts excluding Japan, which represented 21% of institutional assets under management, were $6.3 billion at September 30, 2017, an increase of 4% from $6.0 billion at September 30, 2016. The increase in assets under management was due to market appreciation of $360 million, partially offset by net outflows of $148 million. Net outflows included $211 million from large cap value (which is included in “Other” in the table above), $147 million from U.S. real estate and $107 million from global listed infrastructure, partially offset by net inflows of $288 million into global/international real estate. Market appreciation included $145 million from global/international real estate, $126 million from global listed infrastructure and $101 million from large cap value (which is included in “Other” in the table above).

Average assets under management for institutional subadvised accounts excluding Japan were $6.4 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of 6% from $6.0 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Average assets under management were $6.2 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of 11% from $5.6 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Assets under management in institutional advised accounts, which represented 37% of institutional assets under management, were $11.1 billion at September 30, 2017, an increase of 24% from $9.0 billion at September 30, 2016. The increase in assets under management was due to net inflows of $1.6 billion, market appreciation of $330 million and net transfers of $192 million from open-end funds. Net inflows included $687 million into global listed infrastructure and $577 million into real assets multi-strategy (which is included in “Other” in the table above). Market appreciation included $137 million from global listed infrastructure, $106 million from global/international real estate and $63 million from preferred securities.

Average assets under management for institutional advised accounts were $10.7 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of 17% from $9.1 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Average assets under management were $9.9 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of 18% from $8.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Open-end funds

Assets under management in open-end funds, which represented 37% of total assets under management, were $22.5 billion at September 30, 2017, an increase of 6% from $21.2 billion at September 30, 2016. The increase in assets under management was due to net inflows of $2.4 billion and market appreciation of $691 million, partially offset by distributions

of $1.5 billion and net transfers of $192 million to institutional advisory accounts. Net inflows included $1.4 billion into preferred securities and $885 million into U.S. real estate. Market appreciation included $514 million from preferred securities and $70 million from global/international real estate. Distributions included $1.0 billion from U.S. real estate and $379 million from preferred securities.

Average assets under management for open-end funds were $22.2 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of 6% from $20.9 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Average assets under management were $21.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of 12% from $18.9 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Closed-end funds

Assets under management in closed-end funds, which represented 15% of total assets under management, were $9.4 billion at both September 30, 2017 and 2016 as market appreciation of $523 million was offset by distributions of $531 million.

Average assets under management for closed-end funds were $9.4 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2017, a decrease of 1% from $9.5 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Average assets under management were $9.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of 2% from $9.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Results of Operations



(in thousands, except per share data and percentages)	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
U.S. GAAP
Revenue	$	96,354		$	94,388		$	278,852		$	260,442
Expenses	$	55,381		$	57,175		$	164,994		$	160,791
Operating income	$	40,973		$	37,213		$	113,858		$	99,651
Operating margin	42.5		%	39.4		%	40.8		%	38.3		%
Non-operating income	$	2,327		$	1,356		$	2,815		$	6,465
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$	25,082		$	23,877		$	71,541		$	66,768
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.53		$	0.51		$	1.53		$	1.44

As Adjusted ⁽¹⁾
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$	25,651		$	23,626		$	70,982		$	63,736
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.55		$	0.51		$	1.51		$	1.37

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(1)	The “As Adjusted” amounts represent non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” on pages 39-40 for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures.

U.S. GAAP

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

Revenue

Total revenue increased 2% to $96.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $94.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily attributable to higher investment advisory and administration fees of $2.5 million, resulting from higher average assets under management in open-end funds.

For the three months ended September 30, 2017:


•	Total investment advisory fees from institutional accounts increased 3% to $26.0 million from $25.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Total investment advisory fees compared with average assets under management in institutional accounts implies an annualized effective fee rate of 34.8 bps and 33.2 bps for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

•

Total investment advisory and administration fees from open-end funds increased 4% to $42.6 million from $40.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Total investment advisory and administration fees compared with average assets under management in open-end funds implies an annualized effective fee rate of 76.2 bps and 77.7 bps for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.


•	Total investment advisory and administration fees from closed-end funds decreased 1% to $20.0 million from $20.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Total investment advisory and administration fees compared with average assets under management in closed-end funds implies an annualized effective fee rate of 84.1 bps for both the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Expenses

Total operating expenses decreased 3% to $55.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $57.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to decreases of $1.5 million in distribution and service fee expenses and $906,000 in general and administrative expenses, partially offset by an increase of $935,000 in employee compensation and benefits.

Distribution and service fee expenses decreased 14% to $9.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $11.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease was primarily due to a shift in the composition of assets under management to lower cost share classes.

General and administrative expenses decreased 7% to $12.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $13.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease was primarily due to a refund of foreign withholding tax related to prior years of approximately $950,000.

Employee compensation and benefits increased 3% to $31.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $31.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to higher salaries and severance aggregating to approximately $1.6 million, partially offset by lower incentive compensation of approximately $827,000.

Operating Margin

Operating margin for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was 42.5%, compared with 39.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Non-operating Income

Non-operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was $2.3 million, compared with $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The change was primarily due to earnings from our seed investments, including the associated interest and dividend income of approximately $682,000 and unrealized gains of approximately $214,000. Non-operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 included net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $656,000, compared with net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $46,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $17.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared with $14.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The effective tax rate was 41.2% and 38.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, the effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to state and foreign taxes, discrete items and the cumulative effect of a change in the Company’s estimated effective tax rate for the year. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to state and foreign taxes.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

Revenue

Total revenue increased 7% to $278.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $260.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily attributable to higher investment advisory and administration fees of $17.1 million, resulting from higher average assets under management in all three investment vehicles.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017:


•	Total investment advisory fees from institutional accounts increased 8% to $75.5 million from $69.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Total investment advisory fees compared with average assets under management in institutional accounts implies an annualized effective fee rate of 34.4 bps and 33.4 bps for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

•

Total investment advisory and administration fees from open-end funds increased 10% to $121.3 million from $110.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Total investment advisory and administration fees compared with average assets under management in open-end funds implies an annualized effective fee rate of 76.8 bps and 78.4 bps for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.


•	Total investment advisory and administration fees from closed-end funds increased 2% to $58.6 million from $57.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Total investment advisory and administration fees compared with average assets under management in closed-end funds implies an annualized effective fee rate of 84.1 bps for both the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Expenses

Total operating expenses increased 3% to $165.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $160.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to an increase of $4.4 million in employee compensation and benefits.

Employee compensation and benefits increased 5% to $91.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $87.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to higher incentive compensation of approximately $3.0 million and salaries of approximately $2.2 million, partially offset by lower production compensation of approximately $1.1 million.

Operating Margin

Operating margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was 40.8%, compared with 38.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Non-operating Income

Non-operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $2.8 million, compared with $6.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The change was primarily due to declines in the fair values of our seed investments of approximately $4.0 million, partially offset by an increase in interest and dividend income from our consolidated seed investments of approximately $580,000. Non-operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 included net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $139,000 compared with net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $149,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $45.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared with $39.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The effective tax rate was 38.6% and 37.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to state and foreign taxes and discrete items. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to state and foreign taxes and the release of a valuation allowance on unrealized gains on the Company’s seed investments.

As Adjusted

The term “As Adjusted” is used to identify non-GAAP financial information in the discussion below. Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” on pages 39-40 for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

Revenue

Revenue, as adjusted, increased 2% to $96.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $94.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Revenue, as adjusted, includes investment advisory and administration fees attributable to the deconsolidation of our seed investments.

Expenses

Total operating expenses, as adjusted, decreased 2% to $56.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $57.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Total operating expenses, as adjusted, excludes general and administrative expenses attributable to the deconsolidation of our seed investments, employee compensation and benefits related to the accelerated vesting of certain restricted stock units during the quarter, and a refund of foreign withholding taxes for prior years.

Operating Margin

Operating margin, as adjusted, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was 41.9%, compared with 39.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Non-operating Income

Non-operating income, as adjusted, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was $471,000, compared with non-operating income, as adjusted, of $394,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Non-operating income, as adjusted, excludes amounts attributable to the deconsolidation of our consolidated seed investments and the results from our equity method and available-for-sale seed investments.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense, as adjusted, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was $15.3 million, compared with $14.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The effective tax rate, as adjusted, for both the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was 37.3%. The effective tax rate, as adjusted, excludes discrete items recorded during the quarter and the tax effects of other non-GAAP adjustments.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

Revenue

Revenue, as adjusted, increased 7% to $279.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $260.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Revenue, as adjusted, includes investment advisory and administration fees attributable to the deconsolidation of our seed investments.

Expenses

Total operating expenses, as adjusted, increased 4% to $165.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $158.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Total operating expenses, as adjusted, excludes general and administrative expenses attributable to the deconsolidation of our seed investments, employee compensation and benefits related to the accelerated vesting of certain restricted stock units, and a refund of foreign withholding taxes related to prior years.

Operating Margin

Operating margin, as adjusted, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was 40.6%, compared with 39.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Non-operating Income

Non-operating income, as adjusted, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $629,000, compared with non-operating income, as adjusted, of $590,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Non-operating income, as adjusted, excludes amounts attributable to the deconsolidation of our consolidated seed investments and the results from our equity method and available-for-sale seed investments.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense, as adjusted, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $43.0 million, compared with $38.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The effective tax rate, as adjusted, excludes discrete items recorded during the quarter and the tax effects of other non-GAAP adjustments.

Non-GAAP Reconciliation

Management believes that use of the following non-GAAP financial measures enhances the evaluation of our results, as they provide greater transparency into our operating performance. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are used to prepare our internal management reports and are used by management in evaluating our business.

While we believe that this non-GAAP financial information is useful in evaluating our results and operating performance, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders and U.S. GAAP Earnings per Share to Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders, As Adjusted, and Earnings per Share, As Adjusted



(in thousands, except per share data)	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Net income attributable to common stockholders, U.S. GAAP	$	25,082		$	23,877		$	71,541		$	66,768
Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units⁽¹⁾	$	298		$	—		$	298		$	1,945
Deconsolidation ⁽²⁾	$	(558	)	$	311		$	(1,134	)	$	(872	)
Results from seed investments ⁽³⁾	$	(521	)	$	(1,234	)	$	(653	)	$	(4,952	)
General and administrative⁽⁴⁾	$	(950	)	$	—		$	(1,018	)	$	—
Tax adjustments ⁽⁵⁾	$	2,300		$	672		$	1,948		$	847
Net income attributable to common stockholders, as adjusted	$	25,651		$	23,626		$	70,982		$	63,736

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	47,047			46,544			46,858			46,373
Diluted earnings per share, U.S. GAAP	$	0.53		$	0.51		$	1.53		$	1.44
Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units⁽¹⁾	$	0.01		$	—		$	0.01		$	0.04
Deconsolidation ⁽²⁾	$	(0.01	)	$	0.01		$	(0.03	)	$	(0.02	)
Results from seed investments ⁽³⁾	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.11	)
General and administrative ⁽⁴⁾	$	(0.02	)	$	—		$	(0.02	)	$	—
Tax adjustments ⁽⁵⁾	$	0.05		$	0.01		$	0.04		$	0.02
Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted	$	0.55		$	0.51		$	1.51		$	1.37

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(1)	Represents amounts related to the accelerated vesting of certain restricted stock units.


(2)	Represents amounts related to the deconsolidation of seed investments in Company-sponsored funds.


(3)	Represents dividend income and realized gains (losses) on the Company’s seed investments classified as available-for-sale, and the Company’s proportionate share of the results of operations of seed investments classified as equity method investments, including realized and unrealized gains (losses).


(4)	Represents refund of foreign withholding taxes.


(5)	Represents discrete items recorded in each of the periods presented, if any, as well as the tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments.

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Operating Income and U.S. GAAP Operating Margin to Operating Income, As Adjusted, and Operating Margin, As Adjusted



(in thousands, except per percentages)	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenue, U.S. GAAP	$	96,354		$	94,388		$	278,852		$	260,442
Deconsolidation ⁽¹⁾	$	98		$	31		$	180		$	118
Revenue, as adjusted	$	96,452		$	94,419		$	279,032		$	260,560

Expenses, U.S. GAAP	$	55,381		$	57,175		$	164,994		$	160,791
Deconsolidation ⁽¹⁾	$	(23	)	$	(54	)	$	(80	)	$	(82	)
Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units⁽²⁾	$	(298	)	$	—		$	(298	)	$	(1,945	)
General and administrative⁽³⁾	$	950		$	—		$	1,018		$	—
Expenses, as adjusted	$	56,010		$	57,121		$	165,634		$	158,764

Operating income, U.S. GAAP	$	40,973		$	37,213		$	113,858		$	99,651
Deconsolidation ⁽¹⁾	$	121		$	85		$	260		$	200
Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units⁽²⁾	$	298		$	—		$	298		$	1,945
General and administrative ⁽³⁾	$	(950	)	$	—		$	(1,018	)	$	—
Operating income, as adjusted	$	40,442		$	37,298		$	113,398		$	101,796

Operating margin, U.S. GAAP	42.5		%	39.4		%	40.8		%	38.3		%
Operating margin, as adjusted	41.9		%	39.5		%	40.6		%	39.1		%

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Non-operating Income (Loss) to Non-operating Income (Loss), As Adjusted



(in thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Non-operating income (loss), U.S. GAAP	$	2,327		$	1,356		$	2,815		$	6,465
Deconsolidation ⁽¹⁾	$	(1,335	)	$	272		$	(1,533	)	$	(923	)
Results from seed investments ⁽⁴⁾	$	(521	)	$	(1,234	)	$	(653	)	$	(4,952	)
Non-operating income (loss), as adjusted	$	471		$	394		$	629		$	590

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(1)	Represents amounts related to the deconsolidation of seed investments in Company-sponsored funds.


(2)	Represents amounts related to the accelerated vesting of certain restricted stock units.


(3)	Represents refund of foreign withholding taxes.


(4)	Represents dividend income and realized gains (losses) on the Company’s seed investments classified as available-for-sale, and the Company’s proportionate share of the results of operations of seed investments classified as equity method investments, including realized and unrealized gains (losses).

Changes in Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal objective is to maintain a prudent capital structure in order to support our business strategies and to maintain the appropriate amount of liquidity at all times. Furthermore, we believe that our capital structure, together with available cash balances and cash flows generated from operations, is more than adequate to fund our present and reasonably foreseeable future working capital needs and other cash commitments for investing and financing activities, such as seeding new investments, paying dividends, repurchasing common stock to satisfy employee withholding tax obligations on the vesting and delivery of restricted stock units, and meeting anticipated capital requirements.

Net Liquid Assets

Our current financial condition is highly liquid and is primarily comprised of cash and cash equivalents, seed investments and accounts receivable. Liquid assets are reduced by current liabilities, which include accrued compensation, distribution and service fees payable, income taxes payable, and other liabilities and accrued expenses (together, net liquid assets). The Company does not have any debt outstanding.

The table below summarizes net liquid assets for the periods presented (in thousands):



	September 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Financial Condition Data:
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents held in the U.S.	$	117,290		$	93,395
Cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S. ⁽¹⁾	81,583			89,839
Total cash and cash equivalents	198,873			183,234
Seed investments ⁽²⁾	62,076			53,079
Accounts receivable	62,341			46,288
Current liabilities	(59,541		)	(60,832		)
Net liquid assets	$	263,749		$	221,769

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(1)	It is our current intention to permanently reinvest funds held by our non-U.S. subsidiaries. However, if circumstances change and the need arises, repatriation of these funds would require the Company to accrue and pay U.S. corporate income taxes.


(2)	Excludes certain illiquid investments classified as level 3 and investments measured at NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, which we are contractually prohibited from redeeming.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments which are readily convertible into cash and have original maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents were $198.9 million and $183.2 million at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

The percentage of cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries was approximately 41% and 49% at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. We believe that our net liquid assets held in the U.S. are more than sufficient to cover our working capital needs in the U.S.

Seed investments

Seed investments include available-for-sale investments, equity method investments and trading investments net of redeemable noncontrolling interests.

Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable primarily represents investment advisory and administration fees receivable. As of September 30, 2017, institutional accounts comprised 60% of total accounts receivable, while open-end and closed-end funds, together, comprised 33% of total accounts receivable. We perform a review of our receivables on an ongoing basis in order to assess collectability, and there were no past due items related to institutional accounts. Receivables associated with open-end and closed-end funds are generally collected on the first business day of the following month.

Current liabilities

Current liabilities include accrued compensation, distribution and service fees payable, income taxes payable, and other liabilities and accrued expenses.

Cash flows

Our cash flows generally result from the operating activities of our business, with investment advisory and administration fees being the most significant contributor.

The table below summarizes cash flows for the periods presented (in thousands):



	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
Cash Flow Data:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	10,645		$	60,758
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	6,783			992
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(2,465		)	(39,671		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	14,963			22,079
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	676			(1,690		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period	183,234			142,728
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	$	198,873		$	163,117

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $15.0 million, excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate changes, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Net cash provided by operating activities was $10.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Cash flows from operating activities primarily consist of net income adjusted for certain non-cash items and changes in assets and liabilities. Net cash provided by investing activities was $6.8 million, which included proceeds from sales of available-for-sale investments in the amount of $24.2 million, including $15.1 million from the partial redemption of our seed investment in the Cohen & Steers Low Duration Preferred and Income Fund, Inc., partially offset by purchases of available-for-sale investments in the amount of $14.9 million, including a seed investment of $11.2 million in a track record account for a new real assets multi-strategy portfolio and purchases of property and equipment in the amount of $2.4 million. Net cash of $2.5 million was used in financing activities, including dividends paid to stockholders of $38.9 million and repurchases of common stock to satisfy employee withholding tax obligations on the vesting and delivery of restricted stock units of $9.1 million, partially offset by contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest of $45.1 million.

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $22.1 million, excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate changes, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Net cash provided by operating activities was $60.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Net cash provided by investing activities was $1.0 million, which included proceeds from sales of available-for-sale investments in the amount of $15.2 million, partially offset by purchases of property and equipment in the amount of $7.4 million and purchases of available-for-sale investments in the amount of $7.2 million. Net cash of $39.7 million was used in financing activities, primarily for dividends paid to stockholders of $35.9 million and repurchases of common stock to satisfy employee withholding tax obligations on the vesting and delivery of restricted stock units of $8.0 million, partially offset by contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interest of $3.9 million.

Net Capital Requirements

We continuously monitor and evaluate the adequacy of our capital. We have consistently maintained net capital in excess of the regulatory requirements for our broker-dealer, as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). At September 30, 2017, we exceeded our minimum regulatory capital requirements by approximately $3.7 million. The SEC’s Uniform Net Capital Rule 15c3-1 imposes certain requirements that may have the effect of prohibiting a broker-dealer from distributing or withdrawing capital and requiring prior notice to the SEC for certain withdrawals of capital.

Cohen & Steers Asia Limited (CSAL) and Cohen & Steers UK Limited (CSUK) are regulated outside the U.S. by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, respectively. At September 30, 2017, CSAL and CSUK exceeded their aggregate minimum regulatory capital requirements by approximately $73.1 million. We believe that our cash and cash equivalents and cash flows from operations will be more than adequate to meet our anticipated capital requirements and other obligations as they become due.

Dividends

Subject to the approval of our Board of Directors, we expect to pay dividends. When determining whether to pay a dividend, our Board of Directors takes into account general economic and business conditions, our strategic plans, our financial results and condition, contractual, legal and regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends by us and our subsidiaries and such other factors that the Board of Directors deems relevant.

On November 8, 2017, the Board of Directors approved and the Company declared quarterly and special cash dividends on its common stock in the amount of $0.28 and $1.00 per share, respectively. The dividends will be payable on December 13, 2017 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 22, 2017.

Investment Commitments

We have committed to co-invest up to $5.1 million alongside Cohen & Steers Global Realty Partners III-TE, L.P. (GRP-TE). As of September 30, 2017, we have funded approximately $3.8 million of this commitment. Our co-investment alongside GRP-TE is illiquid and is anticipated to be invested for the life of the fund. The timing of the funding of the unfunded portion of our commitment is currently unknown, as the drawdown of our commitment is contingent on the timing of drawdowns by the underlying funds and co-investments in which GRP-TE invests. The unfunded portion of this commitment was not recorded on our condensed consolidated statements of financial condition as of September 30, 2017.

Contractual Obligations and Contingencies

We have contractual obligations to make future payments in connection with our noncancelable long-term operating leases for office space, information technology applications, market data and office equipment. There were no material capital lease obligations as of September 30, 2017. The following summarizes our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2017 (in thousands):



	2017		2018		2019		2020		2021		2022 and after		Total
Operating leases	$	3,468	$	13,484	$	13,128	$	11,963	$	10,860	$	22,684	$	75,587

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not invest in any off-balance sheet vehicles that provide liquidity, capital resources, market or credit risk support, or engage in any leasing activities that expose us to any liability that is not reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

A complete discussion of our critical accounting policies is included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

See discussion of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements in Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this report.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes to our Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk from those previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2017. Based on that evaluation and subject to the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2017 were effective to accomplish their objectives at a reasonable assurance level.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2017 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we may become involved in legal matters relating to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. There are currently no such matters pending that we believe could have a material effect on our condensed consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial condition. In addition, from time to time, we may receive subpoenas or other requests for information from various U.S. federal and state governmental authorities, domestic and international regulatory authorities and third parties in connection with certain industry-wide inquiries or other investigations or legal proceedings. It is our policy to cooperate fully with such requests.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

For a discussion of the potential risks and uncertainties associated with our business, please see Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the Form 10-K). There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Part 1, Item 1A of the Form 10-K.

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

During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we made the following purchases of our equity securities that are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.



Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased ⁽¹⁾	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
July 1 through July 31, 2017	782	$	41.70	—	—
August 1 through August 31, 2017	877	$	38.38	—	—
September 1 through September 30, 2017	66	$	37.64	—	—
Total	1,725	$	39.86	—	—

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(1)	Purchases made to satisfy the income tax withholding obligations of certain employees upon the vesting and delivery of restricted stock units issued under the Company’s Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan.

Item 6. Exhibits

Any agreements or other documents filed as exhibits to this report are not intended to provide factual information or other disclosure other than with respect to the terms of the agreements or other documents themselves, and should not be relied upon for that purpose. In particular, any representations and warranties made by the Company in these agreements or other documents were made solely within the specific context of the relevant agreement or document and may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time.



Exhibit No.		Description

3.1	—	Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (1)

3.2	—	Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (2)

4.1	—	Specimen Common Stock Certificate (3)

4.2	—	Form of Registration Rights Agreement among the Company, Martin Cohen, Robert H. Steers, The Martin Cohen 1998 Family Trust and Robert H. Steers Family Trust (1)

31.1	—	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)

31.2	—	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)

32.1	—	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)

32.2	—	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)

101	—	The following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (unaudited) as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016; and (vi) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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(1)	Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-114027), as amended, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2004.


(2)	Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Commission File No. 001-32236) for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.


(3)	Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Commission File No. 001-32236) for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



Date:	November 9, 2017	Cohen & Steers, Inc.

		/s/ Matthew S. Stadler
		Name: Matthew S. Stadler
		Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer



Date:	November 9, 2017	Cohen & Steers, Inc.

		/s/ Elena Dulik
		Name: Elena Dulik
		Title: Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer