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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL - Quarter Report: 2014 September (Form 10-Q)

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

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014
or
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 No. 001-14761

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

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

(914) 921-3700
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes   No 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes  No

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

Large accelerated filer
 
Accelerated filer
     
Non-accelerated filer
 
Smaller reporting company
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes             No 
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of Common Stock, as of the latest practical date.
Class
 
Outstanding at October 31, 2014
Class A Common Stock, .001 par value
  (Including 639,750 restriced stock awards)
6,540,443
Class B Common Stock, .001 par value
 
19,279,260



INDEX
 
GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
 
 
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:
 
-    Three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
 
-    Nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income:
 
-    Three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
 
-    Nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
   
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition:
 
-    September 30, 2014
 
-    December 31, 2013
 
-    September 30, 2013
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity:
 
-    Nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
 
-    Nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
 
 
 
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk (Included in Item 2)
 
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
 
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6.
Exhibits

SIGNATURES
 


2


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

 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
Revenues
 
   
         
Investment advisory and incentive fees
 
$
92,591
   
$
80,438
   
$
270,544
   
$
230,488
 
Distribution fees and other income
   
15,727
     
13,545
     
46,367
     
37,420
 
Institutional research services
   
2,540
     
2,394
     
6,720
     
6,940
 
Total revenues
   
110,858
     
96,377
     
323,631
     
274,848
 
Expenses
                               
Compensation
   
43,316
     
39,803
     
131,258
     
113,214
 
Management fee
   
3,756
     
5,629
     
13,628
     
14,455
 
Distribution costs
   
15,101
     
12,769
     
44,087
     
35,650
 
Other operating expenses
   
5,099
     
5,448
     
17,036
     
16,290
 
Total expenses
   
67,272
     
63,649
     
206,009
     
179,609
 
 
                               
Operating income
   
43,586
     
32,728
     
117,622
     
95,239
 
Other income (expense)
                               
Net gain/(loss) from investments
   
(9,086
)
   
19,334
     
7,602
     
43,766
 
Interest and dividend income
   
1,084
     
1,134
     
3,557
     
4,986
 
Interest expense
   
(1,987
)
   
(2,164
)
   
(6,000
)
   
(8,448
)
Shareholder-designated contribution
   
-
     
(313
)
   
(134
)
   
(5,313
)
Total other income (expense), net
   
(9,989
)
   
17,991
     
5,025
     
34,991
 
Income before income taxes
   
33,597
     
50,719
     
122,647
     
130,230
 
Income tax provision
   
13,045
     
17,515
     
44,796
     
46,434
 
Net income
   
20,552
     
33,204
     
77,851
     
83,796
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
(3,113
)
   
106
     
(2,718
)
   
260
 
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders
 
$
23,665
   
$
33,098
   
$
80,569
   
$
83,536
 
 
                               
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders per share:
                               
Basic
 
$
0.94
   
$
1.29
   
$
3.17
   
$
3.25
 
 
                               
Diluted
 
$
0.93
   
$
1.29
   
$
3.15
   
$
3.25
 
 
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
   
25,296
     
25,625
     
25,385
     
25,682
 
 
                               
Diluted
   
25,517
     
25,700
     
25,595
     
25,717
 
 
                               
Dividends declared:
 
$
0.06
   
$
0.06
   
$
0.18
   
$
0.16
 

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

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
                 
Net income
 
$
20,552
   
$
33,204
   
$
77,851
   
$
83,796
 
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
                               
Foreign currency translation
   
(45
)
   
49
     
(15
)
   
1
 
Net unrealized gains/(losses) on securities available for sale (a)
   
(2,407
)
   
(2,170
)
   
(6,832
)
   
(3,030
)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
   
(2,452
)
   
(2,121
)
   
(6,847
)
   
(3,029
)
                                 
Comprehensive income
   
18,100
     
31,083
     
71,004
     
80,767
 
Less: Comprehensive loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
3,113
     
(106
)
   
2,718
     
(260
)
                                 
Comprehensive income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.
 
$
21,213
   
$
30,977
   
$
73,722
   
$
80,507
 

(a) Net of income tax benefit of ($1,414), ($1,274), ($4,013) and ($1,780), respectively.

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

 
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
   
September 30,
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2013
 
ASSETS
 
   
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
358,421
   
$
210,451
   
$
245,411
 
Investments in securities
   
254,630
     
231,228
     
237,744
 
Investments in sponsored registered investment companies
   
39,520
     
44,042
     
43,688
 
Investments in partnerships
   
107,434
     
95,992
     
97,752
 
Receivable from brokers
   
79,885
     
49,461
     
43,854
 
Investment advisory fees receivable
   
31,155
     
51,506
     
31,151
 
Income tax receivable
   
2,433
     
445
     
433
 
Other assets
   
25,282
     
26,360
     
34,589
 
Total assets
 
$
898,760
   
$
709,485
   
$
734,622
 
 
                       
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
                       
Payable to brokers
 
$
46,790
   
$
10,765
   
$
14,675
 
Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities
   
27,412
     
39,846
     
28,726
 
Capital lease obligation
   
5,272
     
5,323
     
5,331
 
Compensation payable
   
93,535
     
34,663
     
86,174
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
   
14,180
     
6,178
     
7,725
 
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests
   
1,304
     
1,355
     
1,327
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
31,007
     
32,511
     
28,906
 
Sub-total
   
219,500
     
130,641
     
172,864
 
 
                       
5.5% Senior notes (repaid May 15, 2013)
   
-
     
0
     
0
 
5.875% Senior notes (due June 1, 2021)
   
100,000
     
100,000
     
100,000
 
Zero coupon subordinated debentures, Face value: $13.1 million at September 30, 2014, $13.8
                       
    million at December 31, 2013 and $20.5 million at September 30, 2013 (due December 31, 2015)
   
11,941
     
11,911
     
17,347
 
Total liabilities
   
331,441
     
242,552
     
290,211
 
 
                       
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
   
56,086
     
6,751
     
5,765
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note J)
                       
Equity
                       
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity
                       
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
                       
    none issued and outstanding
                       
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;
                       
   15,230,433, 15,012,719 and 14,833,469 issued, respectively; 6,599,982,
                       
   6,701,930 and 6,592,649 outstanding, respectively
   
14
     
14
     
14
 
Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;
                       
   24,000,000 shares issued; 19,279,260, 19,384,174 and 19,424,174 shares
                       
   outstanding, respectively
   
19
     
19
     
19
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
289,664
     
282,496
     
281,194
 
Retained earnings
   
582,357
     
506,441
     
487,702
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
23,392
     
30,239
     
23,271
 
Treasury stock, at cost (8,630,451, 8,310,789 and 8,240,820 shares, respectively)
   
(386,952
)
   
(361,878
)
   
(356,343
)
Total GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders' equity
   
508,494
     
457,331
     
435,857
 
Noncontrolling interests
   
2,739
     
2,851
     
2,789
 
Total equity
   
511,233
     
460,182
     
438,646
 
 
                       
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
898,760
   
$
709,485
   
$
734,622
 

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

For the Nine months ended September 30, 2014

       
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders
     
                   
Accumulated
             
           
Additional
       
Other
           
Redeemable
 
   
Noncontrolling
   
Common
   
Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
       
Noncontrolling
 
   
Interests
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Stock
   
Total
   
Interests
 
Balance at December 31, 2013
 
$
2,851
   
$
33
   
$
282,496
   
$
506,441
   
$
30,239
   
$
(361,878
)
 
$
460,182
   
$
6,751
 
Redemptions of
                                                               
   noncontrolling interests
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,666
)
Contributions from
                                                               
   noncontrolling
                                                               
   interests
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
53,607
 
Net income (loss)
   
(112
)
   
-
     
-
     
80,569
     
-
     
-
     
80,457
     
(2,606
)
Net unrealized gains on
                                                               
   securities available for sale,
                                                               
   net of income tax benefit ($1,393)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(2,371
)
   
-
     
(2,371
)
   
-
 
Amounts reclassified from
                                                               
   accumulated other
                                                               
   comprehensive income,
                                                               
   net of income tax benefit ($2,620)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(4,461
)
   
-
     
(4,461
)
   
-
 
Foreign currency translation
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(15
)
   
-
     
(15
)
   
-
 
Dividends declared ($0.18 per
                                                               
 share)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(4,653
)
   
-
     
-
     
(4,653
)
   
-
 
Stock based compensation
                                                               
   expense
   
-
     
-
     
5,182
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
5,182
     
-
 
Exercise of stock options
                                                               
   including tax benefit ($349)
   
-
     
-
     
1,986
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,986
     
-
 
Purchase of treasury stock
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(25,074
)
   
(25,074
)
   
-
 
Balance at September 30, 2014
 
$
2,739
   
$
33
   
$
289,664
   
$
582,357
   
$
23,392
   
$
(386,952
)
 
$
511,233
   
$
56,086
 

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

For the Nine months ended September 30, 2013

 
 
   
GAMCO Investors, Inc. stockholders
   
 
 
                 
Accumulated
             
           
Additional
       
Other
           
Redeemable
 
   
Noncontrolling
   
Common
   
Paid-in
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Treasury
       
Noncontrolling
 
   
Interests
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Stock
   
Total
   
Interests
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
$
3,326
   
$
33
   
$
280,089
   
$
408,295
   
$
26,300
   
$
(347,109
)
 
$
370,934
   
$
17,362
 
Redemptions of noncontrolling
                                                               
   interests
   
(524
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(524
)
   
(15,356
)
Contributions from
                                                               
   noncontrolling
                                                               
   interests
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
3,486
 
Net income (loss)
   
(13
)
   
-
     
-
     
83,536
     
-
     
-
     
83,523
     
273
 
Net unrealized gains on
                                                               
   securities available for sale,
                                                               
   net of income tax ($5,479)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
9,331
     
-
     
9,331
     
-
 
Amount reclassed from
                                                               
   accumulated other
                                                               
   comprehensive income,
                                                               
   net of income tax benefit ($7,259)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(12,361
)
   
-
     
(12,361
)
   
-
 
Income tax effect of transaction
  with shareholders
   
-
     
-
     
243
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
243
     
-
 
Foreign currency translation
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
1
     
-
 
Dividends declared ($0.16 per
                                                               
   share)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(4,129
)
   
-
     
-
     
(4,129
)
   
-
 
Stock based compensation
                                                               
   expense
   
-
     
-
     
770
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
770
     
-
 
Exercise of stock options
                                                               
   including tax benefit
   
-
     
-
     
92
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
92
     
-
 
Purchase of treasury stock
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(9,234
)
   
(9,234
)
   
-
 
Balance at September 30, 2013
 
$
2,789
   
$
33
   
$
281,194
   
$
487,702
   
$
23,271
   
$
(356,343
)
 
$
438,646
   
$
5,765
 

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

 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
Operating activities
 
   
 
Net income
 
$
77,851
   
$
83,796
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Equity in net gains from partnerships
   
(572
)
   
(1,211
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
507
     
605
 
Stock based compensation expense
   
5,182
     
770
 
Deferred income taxes
   
(3,472
)
   
1,495
 
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
   
349
     
16
 
Foreign currency translation gain/(loss)
   
(15
)
   
1
 
Other-than-temporary loss on available for sale securities
   
69
     
14
 
Cost basis of donated securities
   
1,502
     
1,880
 
Gains on sales of available for sale securities
   
(3,511
)
   
(16,191
)
Accretion of zero coupon debentures
   
661
     
964
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
   
84
     
137
 
(Increase) decrease in assets:
               
Investments in trading securities
   
(22,376
)
   
(11,730
)
Investments in partnerships:
               
  Contributions to partnerships
   
(15,698
)
   
(10,124
)
  Distributions from partnerships
   
4,828
     
11,134
 
Receivable from brokers
   
(30,424
)
   
6,801
 
Investment advisory fees receivable
   
20,351
     
11,278
 
Income tax receivable and deferred tax assets
   
(1,988
)
   
584
 
Other assets
   
563
     
(7,436
)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
               
Payable to brokers
   
36,026
     
329
 
Income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities
   
(4,950
)
   
3,613
 
Compensation payable
   
58,873
     
75,639
 
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests
   
(51
)
   
(15
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
(1,639
)
   
3,144
 
Total adjustments
   
44,299
     
71,697
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
122,150
   
$
155,493
 

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

 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
Investing activities
 
   
 
Purchases of available for sale securities
 
$
(6,252
)
 
$
(8,427
)
Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities
   
8,018
     
32,422
 
Return of capital on available for sale securities
   
827
     
1,094
 
Net cash provided by investing activities
   
2,593
     
25,089
 
 
               
Financing activities
               
Contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests
   
53,607
     
3,486
 
Redemptions of redeemable noncontrolling interests
   
(1,666
)
   
(15,356
)
Redemption of 5.5% Senior Notes
   
-
     
(99,000
)
Redemptions of noncontrolling interests
   
-
     
(524
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
   
1,637
     
76
 
Dividends paid
   
(4,567
)
   
(4,108
)
Repurchase of zero coupon subordinated debentures
   
(715
)
   
(1,119
)
Purchase of treasury stock
   
(25,074
)
   
(9,234
)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
   
23,222
     
(125,779
)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
   
5
     
-
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
147,970
     
54,803
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
210,451
     
190,608
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
358,421
   
$
245,411
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest
 
$
3,847
   
$
6,607
 
Cash paid for taxes
 
$
52,956
   
$
40,500
 
 
               
Non-cash activity:
               
- For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, the Company accrued dividends on restricted stock awards of $86 and $21, respectively.
 

See accompanying notes.
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GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(Unaudited)

A.  Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

Unless we have indicated otherwise, or the context otherwise requires, references in this report to "GAMCO Investors, Inc.," "GAMCO," "the Company," "GBL," "we," "us" and "our" or similar terms are to GAMCO Investors, Inc., its predecessors and its subsidiaries.
 
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of GAMCO included herein have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP in the United States for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows of GAMCO for the interim periods presented and are not necessarily indicative of a full year's results.
 
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GAMCO and its subsidiaries.  Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.
 
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 from which the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements were derived.

Use of Estimates

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

Recent Accounting Developments

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in the Accounting Standards Codification ("Codification") Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance throughout the Industry Topics of the Codification.  The core principle of the new ASU No. 2014-09 is for companies to recognize revenue from the transfer of goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The new standard provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and also requires expanded disclosures about revenue recognition.  The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods and is to be retrospectively applied.  Early adoption is not permitted.  The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and the impact it will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

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

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B.  Investment in Securities

Investments in securities at September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013 consisted of the following:

 
 
September 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
   
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Trading securities:
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Government obligations
 
$
20,995
   
$
20,999
   
$
37,986
   
$
37,994
   
$
20,993
   
$
21,000
 
Common stocks
   
167,714
     
190,939
     
96,225
     
124,634
     
143,731
     
166,443
 
Mutual funds
   
2,416
     
3,373
     
21,074
     
23,285
     
11,073
     
12,010
 
Other investments
   
753
     
1,550
     
287
     
582
     
406
     
419
 
Total trading securities
   
191,878
     
216,861
     
155,572
     
186,495
     
176,203
     
199,872
 
 
                                               
Available for sale securities:
                                               
Common stocks
   
14,228
     
36,380
     
13,389
     
43,046
     
16,372
     
36,297
 
Mutual funds
   
681
     
1,389
     
843
     
1,687
     
843
     
1,575
 
Total available for sale securities
   
14,909
     
37,769
     
14,232
     
44,733
     
17,215
     
37,872
 
 
                                               
Total investments in securities
 
$
206,787
   
$
254,630
   
$
169,804
   
$
231,228
   
$
193,418
   
$
237,744
 

Securities sold, not yet purchased at September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013 consisted of the following:

 
 
September 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
   
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
Proceeds
   
Fair Value
   
Proceeds
   
Fair Value
   
Proceeds
   
Fair Value
 
Trading securities:
 
(In thousands)
 
Common stocks
 
$
11,699
   
$
13,514
   
$
5,319
   
$
6,023
   
$
6,411
   
$
7,003
 
Other investments
   
71
     
666
     
-
     
155
     
526
     
722
 
Total securities sold, not yet purchased
 
$
11,770
   
$
14,180
   
$
5,319
   
$
6,178
   
$
6,937
   
$
7,725
 
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Investments in sponsored registered investment companies at September 30, 2014, December 31,2013 and September 30, 2013 consisted of the following:

 
 
September 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
   
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Trading securities:
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Mutual funds
 
$
1
   
$
1
   
$
19
   
$
10
   
$
19
   
$
12
 
Total trading securities
   
1
     
1
     
19
     
10
     
19
     
12
 
 
                                               
Available for sale securities:
                                               
Closed-end funds
   
21,819
     
36,142
     
23,100
     
40,624
     
23,850
     
40,272
 
Mutual funds
   
1,922
     
3,377
     
1,951
     
3,408
     
2,031
     
3,404
 
Total available for sale securities
   
23,741
     
39,519
     
25,051
     
44,032
     
25,881
     
43,676
 
 
                                               
Total investments in sponsored
                                               
   registered investment companies
 
$
23,742
   
$
39,520
   
$
25,070
   
$
44,042
   
$
25,900
   
$
43,688
 

Management determines the appropriate classification of debt and equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of the date of each statement of financial condition.  Investments in United States Treasury Bills and Notes with maturities of greater than three months at the time of purchase are classified as investments in securities, and those with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase are classified as cash equivalents.  The portion of investments in securities held for resale in anticipation of short-term market movements are classified as trading securities.  Trading securities are stated at fair value, with any unrealized gains or losses reported in current period earnings.  Available for sale ("AFS") investments are stated at fair value, with any unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, reported as a component of equity except for losses deemed to be other than temporary ("OTT") which are recorded as realized losses in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

The following table identifies all reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") into income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
 
Amount
 
Affected Line Items
Reason for
Reclassified
 
in the Statements
Reclassification
from AOCI
 
Of Income
from AOCI
Three months ended September 30,
 
 
  
2014
   
2013
      
 
$
348
   
$
5,745
 
 Net gain/(loss) from investments
 Realized gain on sale of AFS securities
   
-
     
3,112
 
 Other operating expenses/net gain from investments
 Realized gain on donation of AFS securities
   
348
     
8,857
 
 Income before income taxes
 
   
(129
)
   
(3,277
)
 Income tax provision
 
 
$
219
   
$
5,580
 
 Net income
 
                        
Amount
 
Affected Line Items
Reason for
Reclassified
 
in the Statements
Reclassification
from AOCI
 
Of Income
from AOCI
Nine months ended September 30,
      
   
2014
     
2013
      
 
$
3,511
   
$
16,191
 
 Net gain/(loss) from investments
 Realized gain on sale of AFS securities
   
3,639
     
3,443
 
 Other operating expenses/net gain from investments
 Realized gain on donation of AFS securities
   
(69
)
   
(14
)
 Net gain/(loss) from investments
 OTT impairment of AFS securities
   
7,081
     
19,620
 
 Income before income taxes
 
   
(2,620
)
   
(7,259
)
 Income tax provision
 
 
$
4,461
   
$
12,361
 
 Net income
 

The Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value and includes them in either investments in securities or securities sold, not yet purchased on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.  From time to time, the Company and/or the partnerships and offshore funds that the Company consolidates will enter into hedging transactions to manage their exposure to foreign currencies and equity prices related to their proprietary investments.  For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company had transactions in equity derivatives which resulted in net gains of $661,000 and $191,000, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company had transactions in equity derivatives which resulted in net gains of $591,000 and $471,000, respectively.  At September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, we held derivative contracts on 2.3 million equity shares, 1.3 million equity shares and 1.6 million equity shares, respectively, and the fair value was $134,000, $120,000 and ($143,000), respectively; these are included in investments in securities in the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.  These transactions are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes, and therefore changes in fair values of these derivatives are included in net gain/(loss) from investments in the condensed consolidated statements of income. 
 
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The Company is a party to enforceable master netting arrangements for swaps entered into as part of the investment strategy of the Company's proprietary portfolio. They are typically not used as hedging instruments. These swaps, while settled on a net basis with the counterparties, major U.S. financial institutions, are shown gross in assets and liabilities on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition. The swaps have a firm contract end date and are closed out and settled when each contract expires.


               
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
 
               
Statements of Financial Condition
 
   
Gross
   
Gross Amounts
   
Net Amounts of
             
   
Amounts of
   
Offset in the
   
Assets Presented
             
   
Recognized
   
Statements of
   
in the Statements of
   
Financial
   
Cash Collateral
     
   
Assets
   
Financial Condition
   
Financial Condition
   
Instruments
   
Received
   
Net Amount
 
Swaps:
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30, 2014
 
$
800
   
$
-
   
$
800
   
$
(657
)
 
$
-
   
$
143
 
December 31, 2013
   
275
     
-
     
275
     
(155
)
   
-
     
120
 
September 30, 2013
 
$
101
   
$
-
   
$
101
   
$
(101
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
                                                 
                           
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
 
                           
Statements of Financial Condition
 
   
Gross
   
Gross Amounts
   
Net Amounts of
                         
   
Amounts of
   
Offset in the
   
Liabilities Presented
                         
   
Recognized
   
Statements of
   
in the Statements of
   
Financial
   
Cash Collateral
         
   
Liabilities
   
Financial Condition
   
Financial Condition
   
Instruments
   
Pledged
   
Net Amount
 
Swaps:
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30, 2014
 
$
657
   
$
-
   
$
657
   
$
(657
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
December 31, 2013
   
155
     
-
     
155
     
(155
)
   
-
     
-
 
September 30, 2013
 
$
135
   
$
-
   
$
135
   
$
(101
)
 
$
-
   
$
34
 

 
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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, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013:

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

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
       
Gross
   
Gross
     
       
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
     
 
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Common stocks
 
$
13,389
   
$
29,657
   
$
-
   
$
43,046
 
Closed-end Funds
   
23,100
     
17,654
     
(130
)
   
40,624
 
Mutual funds
   
2,794
     
2,325
     
(24
)
   
5,095
 
Total available for sale securities
 
$
39,283
   
$
49,636
   
$
(154
)
 
$
88,765
 

 
 
September 30, 2013
 
       
Gross
   
Gross
     
       
Unrealized
   
Unrealized
     
 
 
Cost
   
Gains
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
Common stocks
 
$
16,372
   
$
19,925
   
$
-
   
$
36,297
 
Closed-end Funds
   
23,850
     
16,545
     
(123
)
   
40,272
 
Mutual funds
   
2,874
     
2,141
     
(36
)
   
4,979
 
Total available for sale securities
 
$
43,096
   
$
38,611
   
$
(159
)
 
$
81,548
 

Unrealized changes in fair value, net of taxes, for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 of $2.4 million in losses and $2.2 million in losses, respectively, have been included in other comprehensive income, a component of equity, at September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  Return of capital on available for sale securities was $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.  Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale were approximately $1.5 million and $10.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.  For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, gross gains on the sale of investments available for sale amounted to $0.3 million and $5.7 million, respectively, and were reclassified from other comprehensive income into net gain from investments in the condensed consolidated statements of income.  There were no losses on the sale of investments available for sale for the three months ended September 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013.  Unrealized changes in fair value, net of taxes, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 of $6.8 million in losses and $3.0 million in losses, respectively, have been included in other comprehensive income, a component of equity, at September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.  Return of capital on available for sale securities was $0.8 million and $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.  Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale were approximately $8.0 million and $32.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, gross gains on the sale of investments available for sale amounted to $3.5 million and $16.2 million, respectively, and were reclassified from other comprehensive income into net gain from investments in the condensed consolidated statements of income.  There were no losses on the sale of investments available for sale for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013.The basis on which the cost of a security sold is determined using specific identification.
 
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Investments classified as available for sale that are in an unrealized loss position for which other-than-temporary impairment has not been recognized consisted of the following:

 
 
September 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
   
September 30, 2013
 
       
Unrealized
           
Unrealized
           
Unrealized
     
 
 
Cost
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Cost
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Cost
   
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
(in thousands)
                                   
Cosed-end funds
 
$
79
   
$
(2
)
 
$
77
   
$
912
   
$
(130
)
 
$
782
   
$
941
   
$
(123
)
 
$
818
 
Mutual Funds
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
303
     
(24
)
   
279
     
365
     
(36
)
   
329
 
Total
 
$
79
   
$
(2
)
 
$
77
   
$
1,215
   
$
(154
)
 
$
1,061
   
$
1,306
   
$
(159
)
 
$
1,147
 

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

At December 31, 2013, there were four holdings in loss positions which were not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired due to the length of time that they had been in a loss position and because they passed scrutiny in our evaluation of issuer-specific and industry-specific considerations.  In these specific instances, the investments at December 31, 2013 were open-end funds and closed-end funds with diversified holdings across multiple companies and across multiple industries.  One holding was impaired for one month, one for two months, one for four months and one for seven months at December 31, 2013. The value of these holdings at December 31, 2013 was $1.1 million.

At September 30, 2013, there were four holdings in loss positions which were not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired due to the length of time that they had been in a loss position and because they passed scrutiny in our evaluation of issuer-specific and industry-specific considerations.  In these specific instances, the investments at September 30, 2013 were open- and closed-end funds with diversified holdings across multiple companies and across multiple industries.  All holdings were impaired for four months at September 30, 2013.  The value of these holdings at September 30, 2013 was $1.1 million.

There were no losses on AFS securities for the three months ended September 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, there were $69,000 and $14,000 of losses, respectively, on available for sale securities deemed to be other than temporary and a loss has been recorded in net gain from investments.
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C. Fair Value

The following tables present information about the Company's assets and liabilities by major categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value:

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

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

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands)

   
Quoted Prices in Active
   
Significant Other
   
Significant
   
Balance as of
 
   
Markets for Identical
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
   
December 31,
 
Assets
 
Assets (Level 1)
   
Inputs (Level 2)
   
Inputs (Level 3)
   
2013
 
Cash equivalents
 
$
209,913
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
209,913
 
Investments in partnerships
   
-
     
25,253
     
-
     
25,253
 
Investments in securities:
                               
AFS - Common stocks
   
43,046
     
-
     
-
     
43,046
 
AFS - Mutual funds
   
1,687
     
-
     
-
     
1,687
 
Trading - Gov't obligations
   
37,994
     
-
     
-
     
37,994
 
Trading - Common stocks
   
123,927
     
7
     
700
     
124,634
 
Trading - Mutual funds
   
23,285
     
-
     
-
     
23,285
 
Trading - Other
   
23
     
275
     
284
     
582
 
Total investments in securities
   
229,962
     
282
     
984
     
231,228
 
Investments in sponsored registered investment companies:
                         
AFS - Closed-end Funds
   
40,624
     
-
     
-
     
40,624
 
AFS - Mutual Funds
   
3,408
     
-
     
-
     
3,408
 
Trading - Mutual funds
   
10
     
-
     
-
     
10
 
Total investments in sponsored
                               
registered investment companies
   
44,042
     
-
     
-
     
44,042
 
Total investments
   
274,004
     
25,535
     
984
     
300,523
 
Total assets at fair value
 
$
483,917
   
$
25,535
   
$
984
   
$
510,436
 
Liabilities
                               
Trading - Common stocks
 
$
6,023
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
6,023
 
Trading - Other
   
-
     
155
     
-
     
155
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
 
$
6,023
   
$
155
   
$
-
   
$
6,178
 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands)

   
Quoted Prices in Active
   
Significant Other
   
Significant
   
Balance as of
 
   
Markets for Identical
   
Observable
   
Unobservable
   
September 30,
 
Assets
 
Assets (Level 1)
   
Inputs (Level 2)
   
Inputs (Level 3)
   
2013
 
Cash equivalents
 
$
244,144
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
244,144
 
Investments in partnerships
   
-
     
23,146
     
-
     
23,146
 
Investments in securities:
                               
AFS - Common stocks
   
36,297
     
-
     
-
     
36,297
 
AFS - Mutual funds
   
1,575
     
-
     
-
     
1,575
 
Trading - Gov't obligations
   
21,000
     
-
     
-
     
21,000
 
Trading - Common stocks
   
165,776
     
-
     
667
     
166,443
 
Trading - Mutual funds
   
12,010
     
-
     
-
     
12,010
 
Trading - Other
   
32
     
104
     
283
     
419
 
Total investments in securities
   
236,690
     
104
     
950
     
237,744
 
Investments in sponsored registered investment companies:
                         
AFS - Closed-end Funds
   
40,272
     
-
     
-
     
40,272
 
AFS - Mutual Funds
   
3,404
     
-
     
-
     
3,404
 
Trading - Mutual funds
   
12
     
-
     
-
     
12
 
Total investments in sponsored
                               
registered investment companies
   
43,688
     
-
     
-
     
43,688
 
Total investments
   
280,378
     
23,250
     
950
     
304,578
 
Total assets at fair value
 
$
524,522
   
$
23,250
   
$
950
   
$
548,722
 
Liabilities
                               
Trading - Common stocks
 
$
7,003
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
7,003
 
Trading - Other
   
-
     
722
     
-
     
722
 
Securities sold, not yet purchased
 
$
7,003
   
$
722
   
$
-
   
$
7,725
 
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The following tables present additional information about assets by major categories measured at fair value on a recurring basis and for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value.

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

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

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

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands)

           
Total
                     
           
Unrealized
                     
           
Gains or
   
Total
                 
       
Total Realized and
   
(Losses)
   
Realized
                 
   
June
   
Unrealized Gains or
   
Included in
   
and
           
Transfers
     
 
   30, 2013    
(Losses) in Income
   
Other
   
Unrealized
   
   
   
In and/or
     
   
Beginning
       
AFS
   
Comprehensive
   
Gains or
           
(Out) of
   
Ending
 
Asset
 
Balance
   
Trading
   
Investments
   
Income
   
(Losses)
   
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Level 3
   
Balance
 
Financial
         
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
instruments owned:
                                       
Trading - Common stocks
 
$
669
   
$
(2
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
(2
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
667
 
Trading - Other
   
284
     
(1
)
   
-
     
-
     
(1
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
283
 
Total
 
$
953
   
$
(3
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
(3
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
950
 

There were no transfers between any Levels during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
 
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Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands)

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

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

Changes in Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in thousands)

           
Total
                     
           
Unrealized
                     
           
Gains or
   
Total
                 
       
Total Realized and
   
(Losses)
   
Realized
                 
   
December
   
Unrealized Gains or
   
Included in
   
and
           
Transfers
     
 
   31, 2012    
(Losses) in Income
   
Other
   
Unrealized
   
   
   
In and/or
     
   
Beginning
       
AFS
   
Comprehensive
   
Gains or
           
(Out) of
   
Ending
 
Asset
 
Balance
   
Trading
   
Investments
   
Income
   
(Losses)
   
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Level 3
   
Balance
 
Financial
         
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
instruments owned:
                                       
Trading - Common stocks
 
$
675
   
$
(8
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
(8
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
667
 
Trading - Other
   
362
     
(3
)
   
-
     
-
     
(3
)
   
3
     
(79
)
   
-
     
283
 
Total
 
$
1,037
   
$
(11
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
(11
)
 
$
3
   
$
(79
)
 
$
-
   
$
950
 

There were no transfers between any Levels during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.


D. Investments in Partnerships, Offshore Funds and Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs")
 
The Company is general partner or co-general partner of various affiliated entities in which the Company has investments totaling $93.2 million, $82.0 million and $84.3 million at September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, respectively, and whose underlying assets consist primarily of marketable securities (the "affiliated entities"). We also have investments in unaffiliated entities of $14.2 million, $14.0 million and $13.5 million at September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, respectively (the "unaffiliated entities").  On a quarterly basis we evaluate each entity for the appropriate accounting treatment and disclosure.  Certain of the affiliated entities, and none of the unaffiliated entities, are consolidated.

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

The following table highlights the number of entities, including voting interest entities ("VOEs"), that we consolidate as well as under which accounting guidance they are consolidated, including CFFs, which retain their specialized investment company accounting in consolidation, partnerships and offshore funds.
 
19


Entities consolidated
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
CFFs
   
Partnerships
   
Offshore Funds
   
Total
 
 
 
VIEs
   
VOEs
   
VIEs
   
VOEs
   
VIEs
   
VOEs
   
VIEs
   
VOEs
 
Entities consolidated at December 31, 2012
   
1
     
2
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
1
     
1
     
4
 
Additional consolidated entities
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Deconsolidated entities
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Entities consolidated at September 30, 2013
   
1
     
2
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
1
     
1
     
4
 
Additional consolidated entities
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Deconsolidated entities
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Entities consolidated at December 31, 2013
   
1
     
2
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
1
     
1
     
4
 
Additional consolidated entities
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Deconsolidated entities
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Entities consolidated at September 30, 2014
   
1
     
2
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
1
     
1
     
4
 

At and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 and at December 31, 2013, the one CFF VIE is consolidated, as the Company has been determined to be the primary beneficiary because it has an equity interest and absorbs the majority of the expected losses and/or expected gains. At and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 and at December 31, 2013, the two CFF VOEs, the one Partnership VOE and the one Offshore Fund VOE are consolidated because the unaffiliated partners or shareholders lack substantive rights, and the Company, as either the general partner or investment manager, is deemed to have control.

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

   
September 30, 2014
 
 
 
Investment Type
 
 
 
Affiliated
   
Unaffiliated
   
 
   
Consolidated
                     
Accounting method
 
Feeder Funds
   
Partnerships
   
Offshore Funds
   
Partnerships
   
Offshore Funds
   
Total
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Fair Value
 
$
24,094
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
24,094
 
Equity Method
   
-
     
34,967
     
34,185
     
6,611
     
7,577
     
83,340
 
 
                                               
Total
 
$
24,094
   
$
34,967
   
$
34,185
   
$
6,611
   
$
7,577
   
$
107,434
 

   
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
Investment Type
 
 
 
Affiliated
   
Unaffiliated
   
 
   
Consolidated
                     
Accounting method
 
Feeder Funds
   
Partnerships
   
Offshore Funds
   
Partnerships
   
Offshore Funds
   
Total
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Fair Value
 
$
25,253
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
25,253
 
Equity Method
   
-
     
21,669
     
35,030
     
6,509
     
7,531
     
70,739
 
 
                                               
Total
 
$
25,253
   
$
21,669
   
$
35,030
   
$
6,509
   
$
7,531
   
$
95,992
 

   
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
Investment Type
 
 
 
Affiliated
   
Unaffiliated
   
 
   
Consolidated
                     
Accounting method
 
Feeder Funds
   
Partnerships
   
Offshore Funds
   
Partnerships
   
Offshore Funds
   
Total
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
Fair Value
 
$
23,146
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
23,146
 
Equity Method
   
-
     
26,717
     
34,460
     
6,080
     
7,349
     
74,606
 
 
                                               
Total
 
$
23,146
   
$
26,717
   
$
34,460
   
$
6,080
   
$
7,349
   
$
97,752
 
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The following table includes the net impact by line item on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition for each category of entity consolidated (in thousands):

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

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
Prior to
           
Offshore
     
   
Consolidation
   
CFFs
   
Partnerships
   
Funds
   
As Reported
 
Assets
 
   
   
   
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
209,667
   
$
450
   
$
334
   
$
-
   
$
210,451
 
Investments in securities
   
232,211
     
-
     
7,464
     
(8,447
)
   
231,228
 
Investments in sponsored investment companies
   
44,033
     
-
     
9
     
-
     
44,042
 
Investments in partnerships
   
98,494
     
6,517
     
(9,019
)
   
-
     
95,992
 
Receivable from brokers
   
35,151
     
-
     
-
     
14,310
     
49,461
 
Investment advisory fees receivable
   
52,509
     
(24
)
   
(14
)
   
(965
)
   
51,506
 
Other assets
   
27,433
     
(2,339
)
   
1,592
     
119
     
26,805
 
Total assets
 
$
699,498
   
$
4,604
   
$
366
   
$
5,017
   
$
709,485
 
Liabilities and equity
                                       
Securities sold, not yet purchased
 
$
6,049
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
129
   
$
6,178
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
121,356
     
165
     
29
     
2,913
     
124,463
 
Total debt
   
111,911
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
111,911
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
   
-
     
4,439
     
337
     
1,975
     
6,751
 
Total equity
   
460,182
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
460,182
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
699,498
   
$
4,604
   
$
366
   
$
5,017
   
$
709,485
 

 
 
September 30, 2013
 
 
 
Prior to
           
Offshore
     
   
Consolidation
   
CFFs
   
Partnerships
   
Funds
   
As Reported
 
Assets
 
   
   
   
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
243,995
   
$
1,082
   
$
334
   
$
-
   
$
245,411
 
Investments in securities
   
240,113
     
-
     
7,400
     
(9,769
)
   
237,744
 
Investments in sponsored investment companies
   
43,677
     
-
     
11
     
-
     
43,688
 
Investments in partnerships
   
104,010
     
3,253
     
(9,511
)
   
-
     
97,752
 
Receivable from brokers
   
26,981
     
-
     
2,115
     
14,758
     
43,854
 
Investment advisory fees receivable
   
31,241
     
(8
)
   
(1
)
   
(81
)
   
31,151
 
Other assets
   
34,947
     
-
     
-
     
75
     
35,022
 
Total assets
 
$
724,964
   
$
4,327
   
$
348
   
$
4,983
   
$
734,622
 
Liabilities and equity
                                       
Securities sold, not yet purchased
 
$
7,577
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
148
   
$
7,725
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
161,394
     
1,146
     
32
     
2,567
     
165,139
 
Total debt
   
117,347
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
117,347
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
   
-
     
3,181
     
316
     
2,268
     
5,765
 
Total equity
   
438,646
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
438,646
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
724,964
   
$
4,327
   
$
348
   
$
4,983
   
$
734,622
 
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The following table includes the net impact by line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income for each category of entity consolidated (in thousands):

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

 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
Prior to
           
Offshore
     
   
Consolidation
   
CFFs
   
Partnerships
   
Funds
   
As Reported
 
Total revenues
 
$
96,620
   
$
(8
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(234
)
 
$
96,377
 
Total expenses
   
63,400
     
46
     
11
     
192
     
63,649
 
Operating income
   
33,220
     
(54
)
   
(12
)
   
(426
)
   
32,728
 
Total other income, net
   
17,404
     
94
     
31
     
462
     
17,991
 
Income before income taxes
   
50,624
     
40
     
19
     
36
     
50,719
 
Income tax provision
   
17,515
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
17,515
 
Net income
   
33,109
     
40
     
19
     
36
     
33,204
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
11
     
40
     
19
     
36
     
106
 
Net income attributable to GAMCO
 
$
33,098
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
33,098
 


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

 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
 
 
Prior to
           
Offshore
     
   
Consolidation
   
CFFs
   
Partnerships
   
Funds
   
As Reported
 
Total revenues
 
$
275,689
   
$
(20
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(819
)
 
$
274,848
 
Total expenses
   
178,858
     
134
     
36
     
581
     
179,609
 
Operating income
   
96,831
     
(154
)
   
(38
)
   
(1,400
)
   
95,239
 
Total other income, net
   
33,125
     
228
     
79
     
1,559
     
34,991
 
Income before income taxes
   
129,956
     
74
     
41
     
159
     
130,230
 
Income tax provision
   
46,434
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
46,434
 
Net income
   
83,522
     
74
     
41
     
159
     
83,796
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
(14
)
   
74
     
41
     
159
     
260
 
Net income attributable to GAMCO
 
$
83,536
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
0
   
$
83,536
 


Variable Interest Entities

We sponsor a number of investment vehicles where we are the general partner or investment manager.  Certain of these vehicles are VIEs, but we are not the primary beneficiary, in all but one case, because we do not absorb a majority of the entities' expected losses and/or expected returns, and they are, therefore, not consolidated.  We consolidate the one VIE where we are the primary beneficiary.  The Company has not provided any financial or other support to those VIEs where we are not the primary beneficiary.  The total net assets of these non-consolidated VIEs at September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013 were $59.8 million, $72.7 million and $77.7 million, respectively.  Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with the non-consolidated VIEs is limited to the investment in two VIEs and the deferred carried interest that we have in another.  On September 30, 2014, we had an investment in two of the non-consolidated VIE offshore funds of approximately $8.0 million.  On December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, we had an investment in one of the non-consolidated VIE offshore funds of approximately $10.0 million and $9.9 million, respectively, which was included in investments in partnerships on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.  On September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, we had a deferred carried interest in one of the non-consolidated VIE offshore funds of $44,000, $45,000 and $45,000, respectively, which was included in investments in partnerships on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.  Additionally, as the general partner or investment manager to these VIEs the Company earns fees in relation to these roles, which given a decline in AUMs of the VIEs would result in lower fee revenues earned by the Company which would be reflected on the condensed consolidated statement of income, condensed consolidated statement of financial condition and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
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The assets of these VIEs may only be used to satisfy obligations of the VIEs.  The following table presents the balances related to the VIE that is consolidated and is included on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition as well as GAMCO's net interest in this VIE.  Only one VIE was consolidated at September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013:

  September 30, December 31, September 30,
 
 
2014
   
2013
   
2013
 
(In thousands)
 
   
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1
   
$
-
   
$
1,082
 
Investments in partnerships
   
13,618
     
15,540
     
13,782
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
(15
)
   
(2,022
)
   
(1,088
)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
   
(962
)
   
(1,120
)
   
-
 
GAMCO's net interests in consolidated VIE
 
$
12,642
   
$
12,398
   
$
13,776
 

E. Income Taxes
 
The effective tax rate ("ETR) for the three months ended September 30,2014 was 38.8% compared to 34.5% for the prior year three month period.  Excluding net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests the ETR was 35.5% and 34.6% for the third quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The ETR for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was 36.5% compared to 35.7% for the prior year nine month period.  Excluding net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests the ETR was 35.7% for both the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

F. Earnings Per Share

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

 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2014
   
2013
   
2014
   
2013
 
Basic:
 
   
         
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders
 
$
23,665
   
$
33,098
   
$
80,569
   
$
83,536
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
   
25,296
     
25,625
     
25,385
     
25,682
 
Basic net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s
                               
shareholders per share
 
$
0.94
   
$
1.29
   
$
3.17
   
$
3.25
 
 
                               
Diluted:
                               
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders
 
$
23,665
   
$
33,098
   
$
80,569
   
$
83,536
 
 
                               
Weighted average share outstanding
   
25,296
     
25,625
     
25,385
     
25,682
 
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards
   
221
     
75
     
210
     
35
 
Total
   
25,517
     
25,700
     
25,595
     
25,717
 
Diluted net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s
                               
shareholders per share
 
$
0.93
   
$
1.29
   
$
3.15
   
$
3.25
 
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G. Debt

Debt consists of the following:

 
 
September 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
   
September 30, 2013
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
Value
   
Level 2
   
Value
   
Level 2
   
Value
   
Level 2
 
(In thousands)
                       
5.875% Senior notes
 
$
100,000
   
$
108,200
   
$
100,000
   
$
108,500
   
$
100,000
   
$
108,000
 
0% Subordinated debentures
   
11,941
     
12,775
     
11,911
     
13,819
     
17,347
     
19,349
 
Total
 
$
111,941
   
$
120,975
   
$
111,911
   
$
122,319
   
$
117,347
   
$
127,349
 

5.5% Senior notes

On May 15, 2003, the Company issued 10-year, $100 million senior notes.  The senior notes, which matured and were fully repaid on May 15, 2013, paid interest semi-annually at 5.5%.

5.875% Senior notes

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

Zero coupon Subordinated debentures due December 31, 2015

On December 31, 2010, the Company issued $86.4 million in par value of five year zero coupon subordinated debentures due December 31, 2015 ("Debentures") to its shareholders of record on December 15, 2010 through the declaration of a special dividend of $3.20 per share.  The Debentures have a par value of $100 and are callable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Debentures to be redeemed.  During the three month period ended September 30, 2014 the Company repurchased 1,032 Debentures having a face value of $0.1 million.  The redemptions were accounted for as extinguishments of debt and resulted in a loss of $10,000, which was included in net gain from investments on the condensed consolidated statements of income.  There were no repurchases during the three month period ended September 30, 2013.  During the nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 7,165 Debentures and 11,974 Debentures, respectively, having a face value of $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively.  The redemptions were accounted for as extinguishments of debt and resulted in losses of $84,000 and $0.1 million, respectively. The debt is being accreted to its face value using the effective rate on the date of issuance of 7.45%.  At September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, the debt was recorded at its accreted value of $11.9 million, $11.9 million and $17.3 million, respectively.

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

On May 30, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") declared effective the "shelf" registration statement filed by the Company.  The "shelf" provides the Company with the flexibility of issuing any combination of senior and subordinated debt securities, convertible securities and common and preferred securities up to a total amount of $500 million and replaced the existing shelf registration which expired in July 2012.  As of September 30, 2014, $400 million is available on the shelf.
 
H. Stockholders' Equity
 
Shares outstanding were 25.9 million, 26.1 million and 26.0 million on September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, respectively.
 
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Dividends

Payment Date
Record Date
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended March 31, 2014
March 25, 2014
March 11, 2014
 
$
0.06
 
Three months ended June 30, 2014
June 24, 2014
June 10, 2014
 
$
0.06
 
Three months ended September 30, 2014
September 30, 2014
September 16, 2014
   
0.06
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2014
      
$
0.18
 
             
Three months ended March 31, 2013
March 26, 2013
March 12, 2013
 
$
0.05
 
Three months ended June 30, 2013
June 25, 2013
June 11, 2013
 
$
0.05
 
Three months ended September 30, 2013
September 24, 2013
September 10, 2013
 
$
0.06
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2013
      
$
0.16
 

Voting Rights

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

Stock Award and Incentive Plan
 
The Company maintains two plans approved by the shareholders, the 1999 Plan and the 2002 Plan, which are designed to provide incentives which will attract and retain individuals key to the success of GAMCO through direct or indirect ownership of our common stock.  Benefits under both the 1999 and 2002 Plans may be granted in any one or a combination of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock awards, dividend equivalents and other stock or cash based awards.  A maximum of 1.5 million shares of Class A Stock were originally reserved for issuance under each of the 1999 and 2002 Plans by a committee of the Board of Directors responsible for administering the Plans ("Compensation Committee").  In November 2013, the shareholders approved an amendment to the Company's 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of Class A Stock authorized and reserved for issuance by 2 million.  Under the Plans, the committee may grant restricted stock awards ("RSA") and either incentive or nonqualified stock options with a term not to exceed ten years from the grant date and at an exercise price that the Compensation committee may determine.  Options granted under the plans typically vest 75% after three years and 100% after four years from the date of grant and expire after ten years.  RSA shares granted under the Plans typically vest 30% after three years and 100% after five years.

On September 15, 2014 and January 9, 2014, the Company approved the granting of 83,500 RSA shares and 2,100 RSA shares, respectively, at a grant date fair value of 73.41 per share and 81.99 per share, respectively.  As of September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, there were 639,750 RSA shares, 566,950 RSA shares and 427,700 RSA shares outstanding, respectively, that were previously issued at an average weighted grant price of $65.12, $63.93 and $57.86, respectively.  All grants of the RSA shares were recommended by the Company's Chairman, who did not receive a RSA, and approved by the Compensation Committee.  This expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized over the vesting period for these awards which is 30% over three years from the date of grant and 70% over five years from the date of grant, except for the August 2013 and September 2014 grants which are 30% over three years from the date of grant and 10% each year over years four through ten from the date of grant.  During the vesting period, dividends to RSA holders are held for them until the RSA vesting dates and are forfeited if the grantee is no longer employed by the Company on the vesting dates.  Dividends declared on these RSAs, less estimated forfeitures, are charged to retained earnings on the declaration date.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $1.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $5.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Actual and projected stock-based compensation expense for RSA shares and options for the years ended December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2023 (based on awards currently issued or granted) is as follows ($ in thousands):

   
2013
   
2014
   
2015
   
2016
   
2017
   
2018
 
 
Q1
   
$
15
   
$
1,700
   
$
1,962
   
$
1,961
   
$
1,171
   
$
908
 
 
Q2
     
15
     
1,697
     
1,961
     
1,961
     
1,171
     
908
 
 
Q3
     
741
     
1,785
     
1,961
     
1,607
     
1,040
     
828
 
 
Q4
     
1,301
     
1,965
     
1,961
     
1,346
     
910
     
659
 
Full Year
   
$
2,072
   
$
7,147
   
$
7,845
   
$
6,875
   
$
4,292
   
$
3,303
 
                                                     
         
2019
     
2020
     
2021
     
2022
     
2023
     
2024
 
 
Q1
   
$
429
   
$
319
   
$
227
   
$
146
   
$
76
   
$
12
 
 
Q2
     
429
     
319
     
227
     
146
     
76
     
12
 
 
Q3
     
364
     
264
     
179
     
104
     
38
     
8
 
 
Q4
     
319
     
227
     
146
     
76
     
12
     
-
 
Full Year
   
$
1,541
   
$
1,129
   
$
779
   
$
472
   
$
202
   
$
32
 
                                                     

The total compensation cost related to non-vested options not yet recognized is approximately $28.4 million as of September 30, 2014.  There were no options exercised for the three months ended September 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, proceeds from the exercise of 40,000 stock options and 2,623 stock options, respectively, were $1.6 million and $76,000, respectively, resulting in a tax benefit to GAMCO of $0.3 million and $16,000, respectively.

Stock Repurchase Program
 
In March 1999, GAMCO's Board of Directors established the Stock Repurchase Program to grant management the authority to repurchase shares of our Class A Common Stock.  On February 5, 2013, our Board of Directors authorized an incremental 500,000 shares to be added to the current buyback authorization.  For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 94,942 shares and 40,857 shares, respectively, at an average price per share of $77.67 and $72.40, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 319,662 shares and 159,259 shares, respectively, at an average price per share of $78.43 and $57.97, respectively.  From the inception of the program through September 30, 2014, 9,031,255 shares have been repurchased at an average price of $43.53 per share.  At September 30, 2014, the total shares available under the program to be repurchased in the future were 603,553.

I. Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

At September 30, 2014, $3.5 million of goodwill is reflected within other assets on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition with $3.3 million related to a 94%-owned subsidiary, Gabelli Securities, Inc. and $0.2 million related to G.distributors, LLC.  The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill at least annually, or more often should events warrant, using a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that an impairment has occurred to determine if a quantitative analysis is required.  There were no indicators of impairment for the three months ended September 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013, and as such there was no impairment analysis performed or charge recorded.

As a result of becoming the advisor to the Gabelli Enterprise Mergers and Acquisitions Fund and the associated consideration paid, the Company maintains an identifiable intangible asset of $1.9 million within other assets on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition at September 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013.  The investment advisory agreement is subject to annual renewal by the fund's Board of Directors, which the Company expects to be renewed, and the Company does not expect to incur additional expense as a result, which is consistent with other investment advisory agreements entered into by the Company.  The advisory contract is next up for renewal in February 2015.  The Company assesses the recoverability of this intangible asset at least annually, or more often should events warrant.  There were no indicators of impairment for the three months ended September 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013, and as such there was no impairment analysis performed or charge recorded.
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J. Commitments and Contingencies

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

The Company indemnifies the clearing brokers of G.research, Inc., our broker-dealer subsidiary, for losses they may sustain from the customer accounts that trade on margin introduced by it.  At September 30, 2014, the total amount of customer balances subject to indemnification (i.e. unsecured margin debits) was immaterial.  The Company also has entered into arrangements with various other third parties many of which provide for indemnification of the third parties against losses, costs, claims and liabilities arising from the performance of obligations under the agreements.  The Company has had no claims or payments pursuant to these or prior agreements and believes the likelihood of a claim being made is remote.  The Company's estimate of the value of such agreements is de minimis, and therefore an accrual has not been made on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

K. Shareholder-Designated Contribution Plan

During 2013, the Company established a Shareholder Designated Charitable Contribution program.  Under the program, each shareholder is eligible to designate a charity to which the Company would make a donation based upon the actual number of shares registered in the shareholder's name.  Shares held in nominee or street name were not eligible to participate.  The Board of Directors approved two contributions during 2013 of $0.25 per registered share each.  During the first nine months of 2013, the Company recorded a charge of $5.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, net of management fee and tax benefit, related to the contributions which was included in shareholder-designated contribution in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a charge of $5.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, net of management fee and tax benefit, as an estimate of the expected contribution to be made relating to the $0.25 per share contribution approved by the Board in November 2013. Based upon the number of registered shares that participated in the program, the Company recorded an additional charge of $134,000 during the first nine months of 2014.
 
L. Subsequent Events
 
From October 1, 2014 to November 7, 2014, the Company repurchased 59,539 shares at $77.42 per share.

On November 6, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $0.25 per share and a regular quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share to all of its shareholders, both payable on December 30, 2014 to shareholders of record on December 16, 2014.

The Board of Directors has authorized management to explore a potential restructure that will enable the Company to further increase its market focus.  While this may involve a split-up of certain facets of our business, there are numerous regulatory related and other issues that may preclude pursuit of any alternative.  Management does not plan to give periodic updates on the Company’s progress.


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

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

We conduct our investment advisory business principally through the following subsidiaries: GAMCO Asset Management Inc. (Institutional and High Net Worth), Gabelli Funds, LLC (Funds) and Gabelli Securities, Inc. (Investment Partnerships).  We also act as an underwriter and provide institutional research through G.research, one of our broker-dealer subsidiaries.  The distribution of our open-end funds is conducted through G.distributors, our other broker-dealer subsidiary.
 
Assets under management (“AUM”) were $46.9 billion as of September 30, 2014, a decrease of 4.9% from AUM of $49.4 billion at June 30, 2014 but up 7.9% from the September 30, 2013 AUM of $43.5 billion.  The third quarter 2014 AUM fell $2.5 billion which consisted of $2.2 billion of market depreciation, net cash outflows of $36 million and recurring distributions, net of reinvestments, from open-end and closed-end funds of $145 million.  Average total AUM was $48.4 billion in the 2014 quarter versus $42.6 billion in the prior year period, an increase of 13.6%.  Average AUM in our open-end equity funds, a key driver to our investment advisory fees, was $18.1 billion in the third quarter of 2014, rising 19.9% from the 2013 quarter average AUM of $15.1 billion.

In addition to management fees, we earn incentive fees for certain institutional client assets, certain assets attributable to preferred issues of our closed-end funds, to our GDL Fund (NYSE: GDL) and investment partnership assets.  As of September 30, 2014, assets with incentive based fees were $4.5 billion, a decrease of $0.1 billion, or 2.2%, from the $4.6 billion at June 30, 2014 but 9.8% higher than the $4.1 billion on September 30, 2013. 
 
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The Company reported Assets Under Management as follows (in millions):
             
                     
Table I: Fund Flows - 3rd Quarter 2014
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
Fund
   
 
 
 
   
Market
   
   
distributions,
   
 
 
 
June 30,
   
appreciation/
   
Net cash
   
net of
   
September 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
(depreciation)
   
flows
   
reinvestments
   
2014
 
Equities:
 
   
   
   
   
 
Open-end Funds
 
$
18,508
   
$
(839
)
 
$
(175
)
 
$
(36
)
 
$
17,458
 
Closed-end Funds
   
7,224
     
(326
)
   
174
     
(109
)
   
6,963
 
Institutional & PWM - direct
   
16,941
     
(772
)
   
54
     
-
     
16,223
 
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory
   
3,883
     
(296
)
   
(62
)
   
-
     
3,525
 
Investment Partnerships
   
897
     
(12
)
   
14
     
-
     
899
 
SICAV (a)
   
94
     
(4
)
   
31
     
-
     
121
 
Total Equities
   
47,547
     
(2,249
)
   
36
     
(145
)
   
45,189
 
Fixed Income:
                                       
Money-Market Fund
   
1,766
     
-
     
(68
)
   
-
     
1,698
 
Institutional & PWM
   
64
     
-
     
(4
)
   
-
     
60
 
Total Fixed Income
   
1,830
     
-
     
(72
)
   
-
     
1,758
 
Total Assets Under Management
 
$
49,377
   
$
(2,249
)
 
$
(36
)
 
$
(145
)
 
$
46,947
 
 
                                       

                     
Table II: Fund Flows - Nine Months ended September 30, 2014
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
Fund
   
 
 
 
   
Market
   
   
distributions,
   
 
 
 
December 31,
   
appreciation/
   
Net cash
   
net of
   
September 30,
 
 
 
2013
   
(depreciation)
   
flows
   
reinvestments
   
2014
 
Equities:
 
   
   
   
   
 
Open-end Funds
 
$
17,078
   
$
158
   
$
320
   
$
(98
)
 
$
17,458
 
Closed-end Funds
   
6,945
     
180
     
178
     
(340
)
   
6,963
 
Institutional & PWM - direct
   
16,486
     
157
     
(420
)
   
-
     
16,223
 
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory
   
3,797
     
(112
)
   
(160
)
   
-
     
3,525
 
Investment Partnerships
   
811
     
12
     
76
     
-
     
899
 
SICAV (a)
   
96
     
(2
)
   
27
     
-
     
121
 
Total Equities
   
45,213
     
393
     
21
     
(438
)
   
45,189
 
Fixed Income:
                                       
Money-Market Fund
   
1,735
     
-
     
(37
)
   
-
     
1,698
 
Institutional & PWM
   
62
     
-
     
(2
)
   
-
     
60
 
Total Fixed Income
   
1,797
     
-
     
(39
)
   
-
     
1,758
 
Total Assets Under Management
 
$
47,010
   
$
393
   
$
(18
)
 
$
(438
)
 
$
46,947
 
 
                                       


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Table III: Assets Under Management
   
   
 
 
 
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
%
 
 
 
2013
   
2014
   
Inc.(Dec.)
 
Equities:
 
   
   
 
Open-end Funds
 
$
15,581
   
$
17,458
     
12.0
%
Closed-end Funds
   
6,721
     
6,963
     
3.6
 
Institutional & PWM - direct
   
15,026
     
16,223
     
8.0
 
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory
   
3,503
     
3,525
     
0.6
 
Investment Partnerships
   
805
     
899
     
11.7
 
SICAV (a)
   
94
     
121
     
28.7
 
Total Equities
   
41,730
     
45,189
     
8.3
 
Fixed Income:
                       
Money-Market Fund
   
1,714
     
1,698
     
(0.9
)
Institutional & PWM
   
63
     
60
     
(4.8
)
Total Fixed Income
   
1,777
     
1,758
     
(1.1
)
Total Assets Under Management
 
$
43,507
   
$
46,947
     
7.9
%
 
                       

Table IV: Assets Under Management by Quarter
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
% Increase/
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
(decrease) from
 
 
   
9/13
     
12/13
     
3/14
     
6/14
     
9/14
     
9/13
     
6/14
 
Equities:
                                                       
Open-end Funds
 
$
15,581
   
$
17,078
   
$
17,531
   
$
18,508
   
$
17,548
     
12.0
%
   
(5.7
%)
Closed-end Funds
   
6,721
     
6,945
     
6,967
     
7,224
     
6,963
     
3.6
     
(3.6
)
Institutional & PWM - direct
   
15,026
     
16,486
     
16,403
     
16,941
     
16,223
     
8.0
     
(4.2
)
Institutional & PWM - sub-advisory
   
3,503
     
3,797
     
3,822
     
3,883
     
3,525
     
0.6
     
(9.2
)
Investment Partnerships
   
805
     
811
     
865
     
897
     
899
     
11.7
     
0.2
 
SICAV (a)
   
94
     
96
     
91
     
94
     
121
     
28.7
     
28.7
 
Total Equities
   
41,730
     
45,213
     
45,679
     
47,547
     
45,189
     
8.3
     
(5.0
)
Fixed Income:
                                                       
Money-Market Fund
   
1,714
     
1,735
     
1,812
     
1,766
     
1,698
     
(0.9
)
   
(3.9
)
Institutional & PWM
   
63
     
62
     
64
     
64
     
60
     
(4.8
)
   
(6.3
)
Total Fixed Income
   
1,777
     
1,797
     
1,876
     
1,830
     
1,758
     
(1.1
)
   
(3.9
)
Total Assets Under Management
 
$
43,507
   
$
47,010
   
$
47,555
   
$
49,377
   
$
46,947
     
7.9
%
   
(4.9
%)
 
                                                       
(a) Includes $92 million, $94 million, $88 million, $77 million and $70 million of proprietary seed capital at September 30, 2013,
         
December 31, 2013, March 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2014, respectively.
         

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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared To Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
Revenues
 
   
 
  Investment advisory and incentive fees
 
$
92,591
   
$
80,438
 
  Distribution fees and other income
   
15,727
     
13,545
 
  Institutional research services
   
2,540
     
2,394
 
Total revenues
   
110,858
     
96,377
 
Expenses
               
  Compensation
   
43,316
     
39,803
 
  Management fee
   
3,756
     
5,629
 
  Distribution costs
   
15,101
     
12,769
 
  Other operating expenses
   
5,099
     
5,448
 
Total expenses
   
67,272
     
63,649
 
Operating income
   
43,586
     
32,728
 
Other income (expense)
               
  Net gain/(loss) from trading securities
   
(9,434
)
   
13,589
 
  Net gain from AFS securities
   
348
     
5,745
 
  Interest and dividend income
   
1,084
     
1,134
 
  Interest expense
   
(1,987
)
   
(2,164
)
  Shareholder-designated contribution
   
-
     
(313
)
Total other income/(expense), net
   
(9,989
)
   
17,991
 
Income before income taxes
   
33,597
     
50,719
 
Income tax provision
   
13,045
     
17,515
 
Net income
   
20,552
     
33,204
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
(3,113
)
   
106
 
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders
 
$
23,665
   
$
33,098
 
 
               
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders per share:
               
Basic
 
$
0.94
   
$
1.29
 
Diluted
 
$
0.93
   
$
1.29
 
 
               

Overview

Net income attributable to shareholders of GAMCO for the quarter was $23.7 million, or $0.93 per fully diluted share, versus $33.1 million, or $1.29 per fully diluted share, in the prior year’s quarter.  The quarter to quarter comparison was impacted by lower income from firm investments and increased stock compensation costs partially offset by higher revenues and lower interest expense.

Revenues
 
Investment advisory and incentive fees for the third quarter 2014 were $92.6 million, 15.2% above the 2013 comparative figure of $80.4 million.  Open-end fund revenues increased by 18.5% to $44.2 million from $37.3 million in the third quarter of 2013 driven by a 19.9% increase in average open-end equity AUM.  Our closed-end fund revenues rose 9.8% to $15.7 million in the third quarter 2014 from $14.3 million in 2013 due to an 8.8% increase in non-performance fee based average AUM.  Institutional and private wealth management account revenues, excluding incentive fees, which are generally based on beginning of quarter AUM, increased $4.0 million, or 14.9%, to $30.8 million from $26.8 million in third quarter 2013.  Incentive fees declined $0.4 million, on a quarter to quarter basis, to $0.1 million in the 2014 quarter from $0.5 million in the prior year period.  Investment partnership revenues were $1.8 million, an increase of 20.0% from $1.5 million in third quarter 2013 due to an increase in average AUM resulting from a combination of market performance and net inflows.
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Open-end fund distribution fees and other income were $15.7 million for the third quarter 2014, an increase of $2.2 million or 16.3% from $13.5 million in the prior year period, primarily due to higher average AUM in open-end equity funds that generate distribution fees and increased level of sales of load shares of mutual funds.

Our institutional research revenues were $2.5 million in the third quarter 2014 comparable to $2.4 million reported in the prior year period.

Expenses
 
Compensation costs, which are largely variable, were $43.3 million or 8.8% higher than prior year compensation costs of $39.8 million.  The quarter over quarter increase was comprised of variable compensation of $2.3 million related to the increased levels of AUM, $0.2 million in fixed compensation and a $1.0 million increase in stock compensation expense for RSAs issued in the third and fourth quarters of 2013.

Management fee expense, which is wholly variable and based on pretax income, decreased to $3.8 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $5.6 million in the 2013 period.
 
Distribution costs were $15.1 million, an increase of $2.3 million or 18.0% from $12.8 million in the prior year’s period.  The increase in distribution costs was driven by increased AUM, largely from the direct to intermediary channel, which resulted in an increase in payments to third-party distributors of $2.0 million.
 
Other operating expenses were $5.1 million in the third quarter of 2014, a decline of $0.3 million, or 5.6%, from $5.4 million in the third quarter of 2013.  The current year quarter benefitted from additional insurance reimbursements of $0.3 million for legal and regulatory costs previously incurred and expensed as compared to the prior year quarter.  Excluding these reimbursements other operating expenses were down 1%.

Operating income for the third quarter of 2014 was $43.6 million, an increase of $10.9 million, or 33.3%, from the $32.7 million in the third quarter of 2013.  Operating income, as a percentage of revenues, was 39.3% in the 2014 quarter as compared to 34.0% in the 2013 quarter.

Other
 
Total other income/(expense), was a net expense of $10.0 million for the third quarter 2014 versus income of $18.0 million in the prior year’s quarter.  Realized and unrealized losses in our trading portfolio were $9.1 million in the 2014 quarter; a swing of $28.4 million from the $19.3 million of gains reported in the 2013 quarter.  Interest and dividend income was lower by $0.1 million.  Interest expense decreased by $0.2 million to $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $2.2 million in third quarter of 2013 due to a decrease in total average debt outstanding.
 
The effective tax rates (“ETR”) for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 were 38.8% and 34.5%, respectively.  Excluding net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests the ETR was 35.5% and 34.6% for the third quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared To Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
Revenues
 
   
 
  Investment advisory and incentive fees
 
$
270,544
   
$
230,488
 
  Distribution fees and other income
   
46,367
     
37,420
 
  Institutional research services
   
6,720
     
6,940
 
Total revenues
   
323,631
     
274,848
 
Expenses
               
  Compensation
   
131,258
     
113,214
 
  Management fee
   
13,628
     
14,455
 
  Distribution costs
   
44,087
     
35,650
 
  Other operating expenses
   
17,036
     
16,290
 
Total expenses
   
206,009
     
179,609
 
Operating income
   
117,622
     
95,239
 
Other income (expense)
               
  Net gain from trading securities
   
4,091
     
27,575
 
  Net gain from AFS securities
   
3,511
     
16,191
 
  Interest and dividend income
   
3,557
     
4,986
 
  Interest expense
   
(6,000
)
   
(8,448
)
  Shareholder-designated contribution
   
(134
)
   
(5,313
)
Total other income, net
   
5,025
     
34,991
 
Income before income taxes
   
122,647
     
130,230
 
Income tax provision
   
44,796
     
46,434
 
Net income
   
77,851
     
83,796
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
(2,718
)
   
260
 
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders
 
$
80,569
   
$
83,536
 
 
               
Net income attributable to GAMCO Investors, Inc.'s shareholders per share:
               
Basic
 
$
3.17
   
$
3.25
 
Diluted
 
$
3.15
   
$
3.25
 
 
               

Overview

Net income attributable to shareholders of GAMCO for the first nine months of 2014 was $80.6 million or $3.15 per fully diluted share versus $83.5 million or $3.25 per fully diluted share in the prior year’s first nine months.  Included in the 2013 results is a $5.3 million charge, or $0.12 per diluted share, net of management fee and tax benefit, for the shareholder designated charitable contribution program.  The period to period comparison, excluding this charge, was impacted by lower income from firm investments and increased stock compensation costs offset partially by higher revenues and lower interest expense.

Revenues
 
Investment advisory and incentive fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $270.5 million, 17.4% above the comparable 2013 figure of $230.5 million.  Open-end mutual fund revenues increased by 23.4% to $128.1 million from $103.8 million in first nine months of 2013 driven by a 25.0% increase in average open-end equity AUM.  Our closed-end fund revenues rose 8.4% to $45.3 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $41.8 million in 2013 due to an 8.5% increase in non-performance fee based average AUM.  Institutional and private wealth management account revenues, excluding incentive fees, which are generally based on beginning of quarter AUM, increased $15.9 million, or 21.1%, to $91.2 million from $75.3 million in the first nine months of 2013.  During the first nine months of 2014, we earned $0.9 million in incentive fees, a decrease of $4.3 million from $5.2 million earned in the first nine months of 2013.  Investment partnership revenues were $5.0 million, an increase of 13.6% from $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 due to an increase in average AUM resulting from net inflows.
 
Open-end fund distribution fees and other income were $46.4 million for the first nine months of 2014, an increase of $9.0 million or 24.1% from $37.4 million in the prior year period, primarily due to higher average AUM in open-end equity mutual funds that generate distribution fees and an increased level of sales of load shares of mutual funds.
 
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Our institutional research revenues were $6.7 million in the first nine months of 2014 versus $6.9 million in the prior year period.  Although commission revenues were largely unchanged in most areas of that business, dealer manager fee revenues from underwriting closed-end fund offerings declined $0.1 million from the prior year period.

Expenses
 
Compensation costs, which are largely variable, were $131.3 million or 16.0% higher than prior year compensation costs of $113.2 million.  The period over period increase was comprised of variable compensation of $10.6 million related to the increased levels of AUM, $3.1 million in fixed compensation and a $4.4 million increase in stock compensation expense for RSAs issued in the second half of 2013.

Management fee expense, which is wholly variable and based on pretax income, decreased to $13.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $14.5 million in the 2013 period.
 
Distribution costs were $44.1 million, an increase of $8.4 million or 23.5% from $35.7 million in the prior year’s period.  The increase in distribution costs was driven by increased AUM, largely from the direct to intermediary channel, which resulted in an increase in payments to third-party distributors of $6.4 million.
 
Other operating expenses were $17.0 million in the first nine months of 2014, an increase of $0.7 million, or 4.3%, from $16.3 million in the first nine months of 2013. The period to period comparison was impacted by decreases in insurance reimbursements for legal and regulatory costs previously incurred and expensed for a legal matter which was successfully concluded in the first nine months of 2014.  Excluding the effects of insurance reimbursements, other operating expenses were down 1%.

Operating income for the first nine months of 2014 was $117.6 million, an increase of $22.4 million, or 23.5%, from the $95.2 million in the first nine months of 2013.  Operating income, as a percentage of revenues, was 36.3% in the 2014 period as compared to 34.7% in the 2013 period.

Other
 
Other income/(expense), was $5.0 million for the first nine months of 2014 versus $35.0 million in the prior year’s quarter.  Realized and unrealized gains in our trading portfolio were $7.6 million in the 2014 period, $36.2 million lower than the $43.8 million reported in the 2013 period.  Interest and dividend income was lower by $1.4 million.  Interest expense decreased by $2.4 million to $6.0 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $8.4 million in first nine months of 2013 due to a decrease in total average debt outstanding.  On May 15, 2013, the $99 million of 5.5% Senior notes matured, and were repaid.  Expenses for the shareholder-designated charitable contribution program were $0.1 million during the first nine months of 2014 and $5.3 million for the first nine months of 2013.
 
The ETR for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was 36.5% as compared to the prior year period’s ETR of 35.7%.  Excluding net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests the ETR was 35.7% for both the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

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

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Summary cash flow data is as follows:
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
 
 
 
2014
   
2013
 
Cash flows provided by (used in):
 
(in thousands)
 
  Operating activities
 
$
122,150
   
$
155,493
 
  Investing activities
   
2,593
     
25,089
 
  Financing activities
   
23,222
     
(125,779
)
  Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
   
5
     
-
 
  Net increase
   
147,970
     
54,803
 
  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
210,451
     
190,608
 
  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
358,421
   
$
245,411
 
 
               

Cash and liquidity requirements have historically been met through cash generated by operating income and our borrowing capacity.  We filed a registration statement with the SEC in 2012 which, among other things, provides us opportunistic flexibility to sell any combination of senior and subordinate debt securities, convertible debt securities, equity securities (including common and preferred stock), and other securities up to a total amount of $400 million.  The shelf is available through May 30, 2015, at which time it may be renewed.

At September 30, 2014, we had total cash and cash equivalents of $358.4 million, an increase of $148.0 million from December 31, 2013.  Cash and cash equivalents of $0.1 million and investments in securities of $8.8 million held by consolidated investment partnerships and offshore funds may not be readily available for the Company to access.  Total debt outstanding at September 30, 2014 was $111.9 million, consisting of $11.9 million in Debentures (face value of $13.1 million) and $100 million of 5.875% senior notes due 2021.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, cash provided by operating activities was $122.2 million, a decrease of $33.3 million from cash provided in the prior year period of $155.5 million.  Cash was provided through a $35.7 million increase in payables to brokers, a decrease in investment advisory fees receivables collected of $9.1 million, a $4.4 million increase in stock compensation, a decrease of $12.7 million in gains on available for sale securities and a decrease of $8.0 million in other assets.  Reducing cash was a decrease in net income of $5.9 million, a decrease in compensation payable of $16.8 million, a $12.0 million decrease in net contributions and distributions to/from partnerships, an increase of $10.6 million in trading securities, a $11.9 million decrease in income taxes payable and deferred tax liabilities, an increase in receivable from brokers of $37.2 million, a $4.8 million reduction to accrued expenses and other liabilities and $4.0 million from other sources.  Cash provided by investing activities, related to purchases and proceeds from sales of available for sale securities, was $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2014.  Cash provided by financing activities in the first nine months of 2014 was $23.2 million including $52.0 million in net contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests and $1.6 million in proceeds from exercise of stock options less $4.6 million paid in dividends, $25.1 million paid for the purchase of treasury stock and $0.7 million for the repurchase of zero coupon subordinated debentures.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, cash provided by operating activities was $155.5 million.  Cash provided by investing activities, related to purchases and proceeds from sales of available for sale securities, was $25.1 million in the first nine months of 2013.  Cash used in financing activities in the first nine months of 2013 was $125.8 million.

Based upon our current level of operations and anticipated growth, we expect that our current cash balances plus cash flows from operating activities and our borrowing capacity will be sufficient to finance our working capital needs for the foreseeable future.  We have no material commitments for capital expenditures.
 
We have two broker-dealers, G.research and G.distributors, which are subject to certain net capital requirements.  Both broker-dealers compute their net capital under the alternative method permitted, which requires minimum net capital of the greater of $250,000 or 2% of the aggregate debit items in the reserve formula for those broker-dealers subject to Rule 15c3-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The requirement was $250,000 for each broker-dealer at September 30, 2014.  At September 30, 2014, G.research had net capital, as defined, of approximately $4.0 million, exceeding the regulatory requirement by approximately $3.7 million, and G.distributors had net capital, as defined, of approximately $4.3 million, exceeding the regulatory requirement by approximately $4.0 million.  Net capital requirements for our affiliated broker-dealers may increase in accordance with rules and regulations to the extent they engage in other business activities.



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

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

Equity Price Risk
 
The Company earns substantially all of its revenue as advisory and distribution fees from our affiliated open-end and closed-end funds, Institutional and Private Wealth Management assets, and Investment Partnership assets.  Such fees represent a percentage of AUM, and substantially all of these assets are in equity investments.  Accordingly, since revenues are proportionate to the value of those investments, a substantial increase or decrease in equity markets overall will have a corresponding effect on the Company's revenues.
 
With respect to our proprietary investment activities, included in investments in securities of $254.6 million and investments in sponsored registered investment companies of $39.5 million at September 30, 2014 were investments in United States Treasury Bills and Notes of $21.0 million, open-end funds and closed-end funds, largely invested in equity products, of $44.3 million, a selection of common and preferred stocks totaling $227.3 million, and other investments of approximately $1.5 million.  In addition, we may alter our investment holdings from time to time in response to changes in market risks and other factors considered appropriate by management.  Of the approximately $227.3 million invested in common and preferred stocks at September 30, 2014, $36.4 million represented our investment in Westwood Holdings Group Inc., and $91.1 million was invested by the Company in risk arbitrage opportunities in connection with mergers, consolidations, acquisitions, tender offers or other similar transactions.  Risk arbitrage generally involves announced deals with agreed upon terms and conditions, including pricing, which typically involve less market risk than common stocks held in a trading portfolio.  The principal risk associated with risk arbitrage transactions is the inability of the companies involved to complete the transaction.  Securities sold, not yet purchased are stated at fair value and are subject to market risks resulting from changes in price and volatility.  At September 30, 2014, the fair value of securities sold, not yet purchased was $14.2 million.  Investments in partnerships totaled $107.4 million at September 30, 2014, $57.4 million of which consisted of investment partnerships and offshore funds which invest in risk arbitrage opportunities.

The following table provides a sensitivity analysis for our investments in equity securities and partnerships and affiliates which invest primarily in equity securities, excluding arbitrage products for which the principal exposure is to deal closure and not overall market conditions, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  The sensitivity analysis assumes a 10% increase or decrease in the value of these investments (in thousands):


   
   
Fair Value
   
Fair Value
 
 
 
   
assuming
   
assuming
 
 
 
   
10% decrease in
   
10% increase in
 
  (unaudited)
 
Fair Value
   
equity prices
   
equity prices
 
At September 30, 2014:
 
   
   
 
Equity price sensitive investments, at fair value
 
$
253,097
   
$
227,787
   
$
278,407
 
At December 31, 2013:
                       
Equity price sensitive investments, at fair value
 
$
291,346
   
$
262,211
   
$
320,481
 
 
                       

Interest Rate Risk
 
Our exposure to interest rate risk results, principally, from our investment of excess cash in a sponsored money market fund that holds U.S. Government securities.  These investments are primarily short term in nature, and the carrying value of these investments generally approximates fair value.  Based on September 30, 2014 cash and cash equivalent balance of $358.4 million, a 1% increase in interest rates would increase our interest income by $3.6 million annually.  Given that our current return on these cash equivalent investments in this low interest rate environment is approximately 0.0% annually, an analysis of a 1% decrease is not meaningful.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.  See Note A and the Company’s Critical Accounting Policies in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in GAMCO’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2014 for details on Critical Accounting Policies.
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
In the normal course of its business, GAMCO is exposed to risk of loss due to fluctuations in the securities market and general economy. Management is responsible for identifying, assessing and managing market and other risks. 

Our exposure to pricing risk in equity securities is directly related to our role as financial intermediary and advisor for AUM in our affiliated open-end and closed-end funds, institutional and private wealth management accounts, and investment partnerships as well as our proprietary investment and trading activities.  At September 30, 2014, we had equity investments, including open-end funds largely invested in equity products, of $294.1 million.  Investments in open-end funds and closed-end funds, $44.3 million, usually generate lower market risk through the diversification of financial instruments within their portfolios.  In addition, we may alter our investment holdings from time to time in response to changes in market risks and other factors considered appropriate by management.  We also hold investments in partnerships which invest primarily in equity securities and which are subject to changes in equity prices.  Investments in partnerships totaled $107.4 million, of which $57.4 million were invested in partnerships which invest in risk arbitrage.  Risk arbitrage is primarily dependent upon deal closure rather than the overall market environment.  The equity investment portfolio is at fair value and will move in line with the equity markets.  The trading portfolio changes are recorded as net gain from investments in the condensed consolidated statements of income while the available for sale portfolio changes are recorded in other comprehensive income in the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
We evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2014.  Disclosure controls and procedures as defined under the Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), are designed to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in SEC rules and regulations.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), and Co-Chief Accounting Officers (“CAOs”), to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  Our CEO, CFO, and CAOs participated in this evaluation and concluded that, as of the date of September 30, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
 
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting as defined by Rule 13a-15(f) that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

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

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

The following table provides information with respect to the repurchase of Class A Common Stock of GAMCO during the three months ended September 30, 2014:

 
 
   
   
(c) Total Number of
   
(d) Maximum
 
 
 
(a) Total
   
(b) Average
   
Shares Repurchased as
   
Number of Shares
 
 
 
Number of
   
Price Paid Per
   
Part of Publicly
   
That May Yet Be
 
 
 
Shares
   
Share, net of
   
Announced Plans
   
Purchased Under
 
Period
 
Repurchased
   
Commissions
   
or Programs
   
the Plans or Programs
 
7/01/14 - 7/31/14
   
25,912
   
$
83.65
     
25,912
     
672,583
 
8/01/14 - 8/31/14
   
20,259
     
78.42
     
20,259
     
652,324
 
9/01/14 - 9/30/14
   
48,771
     
74.19
     
48,771
     
603,553
 
Totals
   
94,942
   
$
77.67
     
94,942
         
 
                               

Item 6. (a) Exhibits

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

 
31.2
Certification of CFO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).

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

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

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

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SIGNATURES

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

GAMCO INVESTORS, INC.
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Kieran Caterina
 
By: /s/ Diane M. LaPointe
 
Name: Kieran Caterina
Name: Diane M. LaPointe
Title:   Co-Chief Accounting Officer
Title:   Co-Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
Date: November 7, 2014
Date: November 7, 2014
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