8-K

COHEN & STEERS, INC. (CNS)

8-K 2022-01-26 For: 2022-01-26
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2022

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Cohen & Steers, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

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Delaware 001-32236 14-1904657
(State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)

280 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10017

(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)

(212) 832-3232

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

_________________________________________<br><br>(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:Title of each class Trading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registeredCommon Stock, $0.01 par valueCNSNew York Stock Exchange

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

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

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 26, 2022, Cohen & Steers, Inc. (the Company) reported, among other things, the Company's financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2021. Copies of the press release announcing the availability of the Company’s financial results and the full earnings release are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively.

The information contained under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, is being furnished and, as a result, such information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits. The exhibits listed on the exhibit index accompanying this Current Report on Form 8-K are furnished herewith.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Earnings announcement press release dated January 26, 2022
99.2 Earnings release dated January 26, 2022
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Cohen & Steers, Inc.<br><br>(Registrant)
Date: January 26, 2022 By: /s/ Matthew S. Stadler
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Name: Matthew S. Stadler<br><br>Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Cohen & Steers, Inc.

280 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10017-1216

Tel (212) 832-3232

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Contact:

Matthew S. Stadler

Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

Cohen & Steers, Inc.

Tel (212) 446-9168

COHEN & STEERS REPORTS RESULTS FOR FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2021

New York, NY, January 26, 2022—Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today reported financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021, including net income and earnings per share. The fourth quarter and full year 2021 earnings release and accompanying earnings presentation can be viewed at Cohen & Steers Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 and on the company’s website at www.cohenandsteers.com under "Company—Investor Relations—Press Releases."

Conference Call

The company will host a conference call tomorrow, January 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss these results via webcast and telephone. Hosting the call will be chief executive officer, Robert Steers, president, Joseph Harvey, and chief financial officer, Matthew Stadler.

Investors and analysts can access the live conference call by dialing 800-909-8315 (U.S.) or +1-212-231-2911 (international); passcode: 22014947. Participants should plan to register at least 10 minutes before the conference call begins. A replay of the call will be available for two weeks starting at approximately 12:00 p.m. (ET) on January 27, 2022 and can be accessed at 800-633-8284 (U.S.) or +1-402-977-9140 (international); passcode: 22014947. Internet access to the webcast, which includes audio (listen-only), will be available on the company's website at www.cohenandsteers.com under "Company—Investor Relations—Overview." The webcast will be archived on the website for one month.

About Cohen & Steers

Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

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Contact:

Matthew S. Stadler

Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

Cohen & Steers, Inc.

Tel (212) 446-9168

COHEN & STEERS REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021

•Diluted EPS of $1.30 for the fourth quarter; $1.24 as adjusted

•Diluted EPS of $4.31 for the full year; $4.03 as adjusted

•Operating margin of 50.4% for the fourth quarter; 51.7% as adjusted

•Operating margin of 44.6% for the full year; 46.0% as adjusted

•Ending AUM of $106.6 billion; average AUM of $101.6 billion for the fourth quarter

•Net inflows of $1.8 billion for the fourth quarter

NEW YORK, NY, January 26, 2022—Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today reported its operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021.

Financial Highlights

(in thousands, except percentages and per share data) Year Ended
September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
U.S. GAAP
Revenue 159,629 $ 154,187 $ 116,460 $ 583,832 $ 427,536
Expenses 79,123 $ 85,956 $ 128,374 (1) $ 323,460 $ 332,479 (1)
Operating income (loss) 80,506 $ 68,231 $ (11,914) $ 260,372 $ 95,057
Non-operating income (loss) 6,837 $ 1,246 $ 6,989 $ 21,572 $ (1,670)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders 64,482 $ 51,483 $ (4,412) $ 211,396 $ 76,584
Diluted earnings (loss) per share 1.30 $ 1.05 $ (0.09) $ 4.31 $ 1.57
Operating margin % 44.3 % (10.2) % 44.6 % 22.2 %
As Adjusted (2)
Net income attributable to common stockholders 61,264 $ 52,137 $ 37,082 $ 197,947 $ 125,291
Diluted earnings per share 1.24 $ 1.06 $ 0.76 $ 4.03 $ 2.57
Operating margin % 45.6 % 42.4 % 46.0 % 39.6 %
_________________________(1)Included expenses of 60.2 million and 60.6 million associated with the initial public offering of the Cohen & Steers Tax-Advantaged Preferred Securities and Income Fund (PTA) for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020, respectively.(2)Please refer to pages 18-19 for reconciliations of U.S. GAAP to as adjusted results.

All values are in US Dollars.

U.S. GAAP

This section discusses the financial results of the company as presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Revenue

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $159.6 million, an increase of $5.4 million, or 3.5%, from $154.2 million for the third quarter of 2021. The change was primarily due to:

•An increase of $3.1 million in investment advisory and administration fees from open-end funds attributable to higher average assets under management; and

•An increase of $2.2 million in performance fees from certain institutional accounts.

Expenses

Expenses for the fourth quarter of 2021 were $79.1 million, a decrease of $6.8 million, or 7.9%, from $86.0 million for the third quarter of 2021. The change was primarily due to:

•Lower employee compensation and benefits of $9.7 million, primarily due to a decrease in incentive compensation to reflect the actual amount to be paid;

•An increase in distribution and service fees of $725,000, primarily due to higher average assets under management in U.S. open-end funds; and

•Higher general and administrative expenses of $2.2 million, primarily due to an increase in travel and entertainment expenses of $492,000, higher hosted and sponsored conferences of $419,000 and an increase in recruitment fees of $331,000.

Operating Margin

Operating margin was 50.4% for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with 44.3% for the third quarter of 2021. Operating margin represents the ratio of operating income to revenue.

Non-operating Income (Loss)

(in thousands)
September 30, 2021
Other Total Seed Investments Other Total
Interest and dividend income—net 701 $ 4 $ 705 $ 696 $ 23 $ 719
Gain (loss) from investments—net 6,865 (418) (418)
Foreign currency gains (losses)—net (608) (733) 41 904 945
Total non-operating income (loss) 7,441 (1) $ (604) $ 6,837 $ 319 (1) $ 927 $ 1,246
_________________________(1) Seed investments included net income of 5.4 million and net loss of 96,000 attributable to third-party interests in consolidated company-sponsored funds for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and September 30, 2021, respectively.

All values are in US Dollars.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2021 was 21.3%, compared with 26.0% for the third quarter of 2021. The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2021 differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to state, local and foreign income taxes as well as limitations on the deductibility of executive compensation. These were partially offset by the cumulative effect of a change in the company's effective tax rate for the year and certain discrete tax items, the most significant being the reversal of certain liabilities associated with unrecognized tax benefits. The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2021 differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to state, local and foreign income taxes as well as limitations on the deductibility of executive compensation. These were partially offset by the cumulative effect of a change in the company’s estimated effective tax rate for the year.

As Adjusted

This section discusses as adjusted results. Please refer to pages 18-19 for reconciliations of U.S. GAAP to as adjusted results.

Revenue

Revenue, as adjusted, for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $159.7 million, compared with $154.3 million as adjusted, for the third quarter of 2021.

Revenue, as adjusted, excluded the consolidation of certain of the company's seed investments for both periods.

Expenses

Expenses, as adjusted, for the fourth quarter of 2021 were $77.1 million, compared with $83.9 million as adjusted, for the third quarter of 2021.

Expenses, as adjusted, excluded the following for both periods:

•The consolidation of certain of the company's seed investments; and

•Amounts related to the accelerated vesting of certain restricted stock units.

Operating Margin

Operating margin, as adjusted, for the fourth quarter of 2021 was 51.7%, compared with 45.6% as adjusted, for the third quarter of 2021.

Non-operating Income (Loss)

Non-operating loss, as adjusted, for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $542,000, compared with non-operating income, as adjusted, of $19,000 for the third quarter of 2021.

Non-operating income (loss), as adjusted, excluded the following for both periods:

•Results from the company's seed investments; and

•Net foreign currency exchange gains and losses associated with U.S. dollar-denominated assets held by certain foreign subsidiaries.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate, as adjusted, for the fourth quarter of 2021 was 25.4%, compared with 25.9% as adjusted, for the third quarter of 2021.

The effective tax rate, as adjusted, excluded the following for both periods:

•Tax effects associated with items noted above; and

•Discrete tax items.

Assets Under Management

(in millions) As of
By Investment Vehicle December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 % Change
Institutional accounts $ 42,727 $ 39,347 8.6 %
Open-end funds 50,911 45,593 11.7 %
Closed-end funds 12,991 12,320 5.4 %
Total $ 106,629 $ 97,260 9.6 %
By Investment Strategy
U.S. real estate $ 49,915 $ 43,045 16.0 %
Preferred securities 26,987 26,715 1.0 %
Global/international real estate 19,380 17,978 7.8 %
Global listed infrastructure 8,763 8,138 7.7 %
Other 1,584 1,384 14.5 %
Total $ 106,629 $ 97,260 9.6 %

Assets under management at December 31, 2021 were $106.6 billion, an increase of 9.6% from $97.3 billion at September 30, 2021. The increase was driven by net inflows of $1.8 billion and market appreciation of $9.1 billion, partially offset by distributions of $1.6 billion.

Institutional Accounts

Assets under management in institutional accounts at December 31, 2021 were $42.7 billion, an increase of 8.6% from $39.3 billion at September 30, 2021. The change was primarily due to the following:

•Advisory:

◦Net outflows of $456 million, including $384 million from global/international real estate; and

◦Market appreciation of $2.2 billion, including $1.1 billion from U.S. real estate and $849 million from global/international real estate.

•Japan subadvisory:

◦Net outflows of $242 million, including $261 million from U.S. real estate;

◦Market appreciation of $1.6 billion, including $1.3 billion from U.S. real estate; and

◦Distributions of $276 million, including $262 million from U.S. real estate.

•Subadvisory excluding Japan:

◦Net outflows of $56 million; and

◦Market appreciation of $588 million, including $356 million from global/international real estate and $147 million from U.S. real estate.

Open-end Funds

Assets under management in open-end funds at December 31, 2021 were $50.9 billion, an increase of 11.7% from $45.6 billion at September 30, 2021. The change was primarily due to the following:

•Net inflows of $2.5 billion, including $1.6 billion into U.S. real estate and $514 million into preferred securities;

•Market appreciation of $3.9 billion, including $3.7 billion from U.S. real estate; and

•Distributions of $1.1 billion, including $737 million from U.S. real estate ($695 million of which was reinvested and included in net inflows) and $262 million from preferred securities ($199 million of which was reinvested and included in net inflows).

Closed-end Funds

Assets under management in closed-end funds at December 31, 2021 were $13.0 billion, an increase of 5.4% from $12.3 billion at September 30, 2021. The increase was due to net inflows of $20 million and market appreciation of $830 million, partially offset by distributions of $179 million.

Investment Performance as of December 31, 2021

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(1)    Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Outperformance is determined by comparing the annualized investment performance of each investment strategy to the performance of specified reference benchmarks. Investment performance in excess of the performance of the benchmark is considered outperformance. The investment performance calculation of each investment strategy is based on all active accounts and investment models pursuing similar investment objectives. For accounts, actual investment performance is measured gross of fees and net of withholding taxes. For investment models, for which actual investment performance does not exist, the investment performance of a composite of accounts pursuing comparable investment objectives is used as a proxy for actual investment performance. The performance of the specified reference benchmark for each account and investment model is measured net of withholding taxes, where applicable. This is not investment advice and may not be construed as sales or marketing material for any financial product or service sponsored or provided by Cohen & Steers.

(2)    © 2022 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Morningstar calculates its ratings based on a risk-adjusted return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges, loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive five stars, the next 22.5% receive four stars, the next 35% receive three stars, the next 22.5% receive two stars and the bottom 10% receive one star. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Based on independent rating by Morningstar, Inc. of investment performance of each Cohen & Steers-sponsored open-end U.S.-registered mutual fund for all share classes for the overall period at December 31, 2021. Overall Morningstar rating is a weighted average based on the 3-year, 5-year and 10-year Morningstar rating. Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages. This is not investment advice and may not be construed as sales or marketing material for any financial product or service sponsored or provided by Cohen & Steers.

Balance Sheet Information

As of December 31, 2021, cash, cash equivalents and seed investments were $248.2 million, compared with $241.0 million as of September 30, 2021. As of December 31, 2021, stockholders' equity was $255.2 million, compared with $264.5 million as of September 30, 2021, and the company continues to have no debt. During the fourth quarter of 2021, the company paid a special cash dividend of $60.3 million.

Conference Call Information

Cohen & Steers will host a conference call tomorrow, January 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the company’s fourth quarter and full year results. Investors and analysts can access the live conference call by dialing 800-909-8315 (U.S.) or +1-212-231-2911 (international); passcode: 22014947. Participants should plan to register at least 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The accompanying presentation will be available on the company’s website at www.cohenandsteers.com under “Company—Investor Relations—Press Releases.”

A replay of the call will be available for two weeks starting at approximately 12:00 p.m. (ET) on January 27, 2022 and can be accessed at 800-633-8284 (U.S.) or +1-402-977-9140 (international); passcode: 22014947. Internet access to the webcast, which includes audio (listen-only), will be available on the company's website at www.cohenandsteers.com under “Company—Investor Relations—Overview.” The webcast will be archived on the website for one month.

About Cohen & Steers

Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and other statements that Cohen & Steers may make may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which reflect the company's current views with respect to, among other things, the company's operations and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or the negative versions of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. The company believes that these factors include, but are not limited to, the risks described in the Risk Factors section of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the Form 10-K), which is accessible on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and on the company's website at www.cohenandsteers.com. These factors are not exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in the company's Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended % Change From
December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Revenue:
Investment advisory and administration fees $ 148,637 $ 143,638 $ 107,940
Distribution and service fees 10,259 9,900 7,849
Other 733 649 671
Total revenue 159,629 154,187 116,460 3.5 % 37.1 %
Expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits 43,348 53,092 42,460
Distribution and service fees 20,631 19,906 73,820
General and administrative 14,213 11,981 10,966
Depreciation and amortization 931 977 1,128
Total expenses 79,123 85,956 128,374 (7.9 %) (38.4 %)
Operating income (loss) 80,506 68,231 (11,914) 18.0 % *
Non-operating income (loss):
Interest and dividend income—net 705 719 626
Gain (loss) from investments—net 6,865 (418) 7,315
Foreign currency gain (loss)—net (733) 945 (952)
Total non-operating income (loss) 6,837 1,246 6,989 448.7 % (2.2 %)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes 87,343 69,477 (4,925) 25.7 % *
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 17,412 18,090 (5,854)
Net income 69,931 51,387 929 36.1 % *
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable<br> noncontrolling interests (5,449) 96 (5,341)
Net income (loss) attributable to common <br> stockholders $ 64,482 $ 51,483 $ (4,412) 25.2 % *
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to <br>common stockholders:
Basic $ 1.33 $ 1.06 $ (0.09) 25.1 % *
Diluted $ 1.30 $ 1.05 $ (0.09) 24.8 % *
Dividends declared per share:
Quarterly $ 0.45 $ 0.45 $ 0.39 % 15.4 %
Special $ 1.25 $ $ 1.00 * 25.0 %
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 48,442 48,386 47,867
Diluted 49,429 49,262 48,857
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Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 % Change
Revenue:
Investment advisory and administration fees $ 543,544 $ 395,037
Distribution and service fees 37,630 30,134
Other 2,658 2,365
Total revenue 583,832 427,536 36.6 %
Expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits 195,443 156,457
Distribution and service fees 75,891 115,084
General and administrative 48,034 56,286
Depreciation and amortization 4,092 4,652
Total expenses 323,460 332,479 (2.7 %)
Operating income (loss) 260,372 95,057 173.9 %
Non-operating income (loss):
Interest and dividend income—net 2,877 3,362
Gain (loss) from investments—net 18,784 (4,116)
Foreign currency gain (loss)—net (89) (916)
Total non-operating income (loss) 21,572 (1,670) *
Income before provision for income taxes 281,944 93,387 201.9 %
Provision for income taxes 55,790 18,222
Net income 226,154 75,165 200.9 %
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (14,758) 1,419
Net income attributable to common stockholders $ 211,396 $ 76,584 176.0 %
Earnings per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic $ 4.38 $ 1.60 173.1 %
Diluted $ 4.31 $ 1.57 173.7 %
Dividends declared per share:
Quarterly $ 1.80 $ 1.56 15.4 %
Special $ 1.25 $ 1.00 25.0 %
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 48,316 47,800
Diluted 49,090 48,676
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Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Assets Under Management
By Investment Vehicle
(in millions)
Three Months Ended % Change From
December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Institutional Accounts
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 39,347 $ 40,156 $ 30,380
Inflows 611 1,380 1,089
Outflows (1,365) (1,996) (1,097)
Net inflows (outflows) (754) (616) (8)
Market appreciation (depreciation) 4,384 102 3,259
Distributions (276) (295) (376)
Transfers 26
Total increase (decrease) 3,380 (809) 2,875
Assets under management, end of period $ 42,727 $ 39,347 $ 33,255 8.6 % 28.5 %
Percentage of total assets under management 40.1 % 40.5 % 41.6 %
Average assets under management $ 40,929 $ 40,880 $ 32,071 0.1 % 27.6 %
Open-end Funds
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 45,593 $ 43,532 $ 31,404
Inflows 5,574 4,321 3,996
Outflows (3,049) (2,320) (2,303)
Net inflows (outflows) 2,525 2,001 1,693
Market appreciation (depreciation) 3,929 336 2,411
Distributions (1,110) (276) (348)
Transfers (26)
Total increase (decrease) 5,318 2,061 3,756
Assets under management, end of period $ 50,911 $ 45,593 $ 35,160 11.7 % 44.8 %
Percentage of total assets under management 47.7 % 46.9 % 44.0 %
Average assets under management $ 48,054 $ 45,666 $ 33,175 5.2 % 44.9 %
Closed-end Funds
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 12,320 $ 12,537 $ 8,719
Inflows 20 18 2,198
Outflows (119)
Net inflows (outflows) 20 (101) 2,198
Market appreciation (depreciation) 830 31 711
Distributions (179) (147) (135)
Total increase (decrease) 671 (217) 2,774
Assets under management, end of period $ 12,991 $ 12,320 $ 11,493 5.4 % 13.0 %
Percentage of total assets under management 12.2 % 12.7 % 14.4 %
Average assets under management $ 12,647 $ 12,633 $ 10,169 0.1 % 24.4 %
Total
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 97,260 $ 96,225 $ 70,503
Inflows 6,205 5,719 7,283
Outflows (4,414) (4,435) (3,400)
Net inflows (outflows) 1,791 1,284 3,883
Market appreciation (depreciation) 9,143 469 6,381
Distributions (1,565) (718) (859)
Total increase (decrease) 9,369 1,035 9,405
Assets under management, end of period $ 106,629 $ 97,260 $ 79,908 9.6 % 33.4 %
Average assets under management $ 101,630 $ 99,179 $ 75,415 2.5 % 34.8 %
Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Assets Under Management
By Investment Vehicle
(in millions)
Year Ended
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 % Change
Institutional Accounts
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 33,255 $ 31,813
Inflows 6,152 7,192
Outflows (5,563) (4,418)
Net inflows (outflows) 589 2,774
Market appreciation (depreciation) 10,041 53
Distributions (1,184) (1,385)
Transfers 26
Total increase (decrease) 9,472 1,442
Assets under management, end of period $ 42,727 $ 33,255 28.5 %
Percentage of total assets under management 40.1 % 41.6 %
Average assets under management $ 38,906 $ 29,883 30.2 %
Open-end Funds
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 35,160 $ 30,725
Inflows 19,542 17,556
Outflows (10,765) (12,135)
Net inflows (outflows) 8,777 5,421
Market appreciation (depreciation) 8,936 405
Distributions (1,936) (1,391)
Transfers (26)
Total increase (decrease) 15,751 4,435
Assets under management, end of period $ 50,911 $ 35,160 44.8 %
Percentage of total assets under management 47.7 % 44.0 %
Average assets under management $ 42,991 $ 30,152 42.6 %
Closed-end Funds
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 11,493 $ 9,644
Inflows 206 2,652
Outflows (119) (89)
Net inflows (outflows) 87 2,563
Market appreciation (depreciation) 2,033 (197)
Distributions (622) (517)
Total increase (decrease) 1,498 1,849
Assets under management, end of period $ 12,991 $ 11,493 13.0 %
Percentage of total assets under management 12.2 % 14.4 %
Average assets under management $ 12,317 $ 9,140 34.8 %
Total
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 79,908 $ 72,182
Inflows 25,900 27,400
Outflows (16,447) (16,642)
Net inflows (outflows) 9,453 10,758
Market appreciation (depreciation) 21,010 261
Distributions (3,742) (3,293)
Total increase (decrease) 26,721 7,726
Assets under management, end of period $ 106,629 $ 79,908 33.4 %
Average assets under management $ 94,214 $ 69,175 36.2 %
Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Assets Under Management - Institutional Accounts
By Account Type
(in millions)
Three Months Ended % Change From
December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Advisory
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 22,818 $ 23,115 $ 16,093
Inflows 362 1,080 645
Outflows (818) (1,391) (746)
Net inflows (outflows) (456) (311) (101)
Market appreciation (depreciation) 2,211 14 1,636
Transfers 26
Total increase (decrease) 1,781 (297) 1,535
Assets under management, end of period $ 24,599 $ 22,818 $ 17,628 7.8 % 39.5 %
Percentage of institutional assets under management 57.6 % 58.0 % 53.0 %
Average assets under management $ 23,650 $ 23,666 $ 17,167 (0.1 %) 37.8 %
Japan Subadvisory
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 10,262 $ 10,503 $ 9,016
Inflows 62 123 235
Outflows (304) (175) (152)
Net inflows (outflows) (242) (52) 83
Market appreciation (depreciation) 1,585 106 997
Distributions (276) (295) (376)
Total increase (decrease) 1,067 (241) 704
Assets under management, end of period $ 11,329 $ 10,262 $ 9,720 10.4 % 16.6 %
Percentage of institutional assets under management 26.5 % 26.1 % 29.2 %
Average assets under management $ 10,687 $ 10,669 $ 9,337 0.2 % 14.5 %
Subadvisory Excluding Japan
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 6,267 $ 6,538 $ 5,271
Inflows 187 177 209
Outflows (243) (430) (199)
Net inflows (outflows) (56) (253) 10
Market appreciation (depreciation) 588 (18) 626
Total increase (decrease) 532 (271) 636
Assets under management, end of period $ 6,799 $ 6,267 $ 5,907 8.5 % 15.1 %
Percentage of institutional assets under management 15.9 % 15.9 % 17.8 %
Average assets under management $ 6,592 $ 6,545 $ 5,567 0.7 % 18.4 %
Total Institutional Accounts
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 39,347 $ 40,156 $ 30,380
Inflows 611 1,380 1,089
Outflows (1,365) (1,996) (1,097)
Net inflows (outflows) (754) (616) (8)
Market appreciation (depreciation) 4,384 102 3,259
Distributions (276) (295) (376)
Transfers 26
Total increase (decrease) 3,380 (809) 2,875
Assets under management, end of period $ 42,727 $ 39,347 $ 33,255 8.6 % 28.5 %
Average assets under management $ 40,929 $ 40,880 $ 32,071 0.1 % 27.6 %
Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Assets Under Management - Institutional Accounts
By Account Type
(in millions)
Year Ended
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 % Change
Advisory
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 17,628 $ 15,669
Inflows 4,891 4,324
Outflows (2,945) (2,771)
Net inflows (outflows) 1,946 1,553
Market appreciation (depreciation) 4,999 406
Transfers 26
Total increase (decrease) 6,971 1,959
Assets under management, end of period $ 24,599 $ 17,628 39.5 %
Percentage of institutional assets under management 57.6 % 53.0 %
Average assets under management $ 22,092 $ 15,650 41.2 %
Japan Subadvisory
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 9,720 $ 10,323
Inflows 305 1,601
Outflows (1,075) (626)
Net inflows (outflows) (770) 975
Market appreciation (depreciation) 3,563 (193)
Distributions (1,184) (1,385)
Total increase (decrease) 1,609 (603)
Assets under management, end of period $ 11,329 $ 9,720 16.6 %
Percentage of institutional assets under management 26.5 % 29.2 %
Average assets under management $ 10,335 $ 9,014 14.7 %
Subadvisory Excluding Japan
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 5,907 $ 5,821
Inflows 956 1,267
Outflows (1,543) (1,021)
Net inflows (outflows) (587) 246
Market appreciation (depreciation) 1,479 (160)
Total increase (decrease) 892 86
Assets under management, end of period $ 6,799 $ 5,907 15.1 %
Percentage of institutional assets under management 15.9 % 17.8 %
Average assets under management $ 6,479 $ 5,219 24.1 %
Total Institutional Accounts
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 33,255 $ 31,813
Inflows 6,152 7,192
Outflows (5,563) (4,418)
Net inflows (outflows) 589 2,774
Market appreciation (depreciation) 10,041 53
Distributions (1,184) (1,385)
Transfers 26
Total increase (decrease) 9,472 1,442
Assets under management, end of period $ 42,727 $ 33,255 28.5 %
Average assets under management $ 38,906 $ 29,883 30.2 %
Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Assets Under Management
By Investment Strategy
(in millions)
Three Months Ended % Change From
December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
U.S. Real Estate
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 43,045 $ 41,865 $ 29,610
Inflows 3,083 2,737 2,204
Outflows (1,799) (1,586) (1,292)
Net inflows (outflows) 1,284 1,151 912
Market appreciation (depreciation) 6,672 489 2,886
Distributions (1,052) (420) (573)
Transfers (34) (40) (8)
Total increase (decrease) 6,870 1,180 3,217
Assets under management, end of period $ 49,915 $ 43,045 $ 32,827 16.0 % 52.1 %
Percentage of total assets under management 46.8 % 44.3 % 41.1 %
Average assets under management $ 46,229 $ 44,085 $ 31,203 4.9 % 48.2 %
Preferred Securities
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 26,715 $ 25,498 $ 19,010
Inflows 2,086 2,056 4,281
Outflows (1,521) (855) (992)
Net inflows (outflows) 565 1,201 3,289
Market appreciation (depreciation) 10 202 1,070
Distributions (337) (226) (192)
Transfers 34 40 8
Total increase (decrease) 272 1,217 4,175
Assets under management, end of period $ 26,987 $ 26,715 $ 23,185 1.0 % 16.4 %
Percentage of total assets under management 25.3 % 27.5 % 29.0 %
Average assets under management $ 26,812 $ 26,123 $ 21,096 2.6 % 27.1 %
Global/International Real Estate
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 17,978 $ 18,220 $ 13,863
Inflows 562 511 416
Outflows (858) (518) (677)
Net inflows (outflows) (296) (7) (261)
Market appreciation (depreciation) 1,775 (215) 1,648
Distributions (77) (20) (36)
Total increase (decrease) 1,402 (242) 1,351
Assets under management, end of period $ 19,380 $ 17,978 $ 15,214 7.8 % 27.4 %
Percentage of total assets under management 18.2 % 18.5 % 19.0 %
Average assets under management $ 18,642 $ 18,760 $ 14,612 (0.6 %) 27.6 %
Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Assets Under Management
By Investment Strategy - continued
(in millions)
Three Months Ended % Change From
December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Global Listed Infrastructure
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 8,138 $ 8,246 $ 6,299
Inflows 238 354 316
Outflows (154) (396) (399)
Net inflows (outflows) 84 (42) (83)
Market appreciation (depreciation) 607 (21) 562
Distributions (66) (45) (49)
Total increase (decrease) 625 (108) 430
Assets under management, end of period $ 8,763 $ 8,138 $ 6,729 7.7 % 30.2 %
Percentage of total assets under management 8.2 % 8.4 % 8.4 %
Average assets under management $ 8,479 $ 8,203 $ 6,665 3.4 % 27.2 %
Other
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 1,384 $ 2,396 $ 1,721
Inflows 236 61 66
Outflows (82) (1,080) (40)
Net inflows (outflows) 154 (1,019) 26
Market appreciation (depreciation) 79 14 215
Distributions (33) (7) (9)
Total increase (decrease) 200 (1,012) 232
Assets under management, end of period $ 1,584 $ 1,384 $ 1,953 14.5 % (18.9 %)
Percentage of total assets under management 1.5 % 1.4 % 2.4 %
Average assets under management $ 1,468 $ 2,008 $ 1,839 (26.9 %) (20.2 %)
Total
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 97,260 $ 96,225 $ 70,503
Inflows 6,205 5,719 7,283
Outflows (4,414) (4,435) (3,400)
Net inflows (outflows) 1,791 1,284 3,883
Market appreciation (depreciation) 9,143 469 6,381
Distributions (1,565) (718) (859)
Total increase (decrease) 9,369 1,035 9,405
Assets under management, end of period $ 106,629 $ 97,260 $ 79,908 9.6 % 33.4 %
Average assets under management $ 101,630 $ 99,179 $ 75,415 2.5 % 34.8 %
Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Assets Under Management
By Investment Strategy
(in millions)
Year Ended
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 % Change
U.S. Real Estate
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 32,827 $ 31,024
Inflows 11,538 11,114
Outflows (6,499) (6,478)
Net inflows (outflows) 5,039 4,636
Market appreciation (depreciation) 14,417 (574)
Distributions (2,294) (2,282)
Transfers (74) 23
Total increase (decrease) 17,088 1,803
Assets under management, end of period $ 49,915 $ 32,827 52.1 %
Percentage of total assets under management 46.8 % 41.1 %
Average assets under management $ 41,315 $ 28,972 42.6 %
Preferred Securities
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 23,185 $ 17,581
Inflows 8,802 10,979
Outflows (5,053) (5,828)
Net inflows (outflows) 3,749 5,151
Market appreciation (depreciation) 964 1,172
Distributions (985) (696)
Transfers 74 (23)
Total increase (decrease) 3,802 5,604
Assets under management, end of period $ 26,987 $ 23,185 16.4 %
Percentage of total assets under management 25.3 % 29.0 %
Average assets under management $ 25,262 $ 18,278 38.2 %
Global/International Real Estate
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 15,214 $ 13,509
Inflows 3,263 4,122
Outflows (2,833) (2,436)
Net inflows (outflows) 430 1,686
Market appreciation (depreciation) 3,933 102
Distributions (197) (83)
Total increase (decrease) 4,166 1,705
Assets under management, end of period $ 19,380 $ 15,214 27.4 %
Percentage of total assets under management 18.2 % 19.0 %
Average assets under management $ 17,688 $ 13,193 34.1 %
Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Assets Under Management
By Investment Strategy - continued
(in millions)
Year Ended
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 % Change
Global Listed Infrastructure
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 6,729 $ 8,076
Inflows 1,751 997
Outflows (765) (1,722)
Net inflows (outflows) 986 (725)
Market appreciation (depreciation) 1,256 (423)
Distributions (208) (199)
Total increase (decrease) 2,034 (1,347)
Assets under management, end of period $ 8,763 $ 6,729 30.2 %
Percentage of total assets under management 8.2 % 8.4 %
Average assets under management $ 7,970 $ 6,972 14.3 %
Other
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 1,953 $ 1,992
Inflows 546 188
Outflows (1,297) (178)
Net inflows (outflows) (751) 10
Market appreciation (depreciation) 440 (16)
Distributions (58) (33)
Total increase (decrease) (369) (39)
Assets under management, end of period $ 1,584 $ 1,953 (18.9 %)
Percentage of total assets under management 1.5 % 2.4 %
Average assets under management $ 1,979 $ 1,760 12.4 %
Total
Assets under management, beginning of period $ 79,908 $ 72,182
Inflows 25,900 27,400
Outflows (16,447) (16,642)
Net inflows (outflows) 9,453 10,758
Market appreciation (depreciation) 21,010 261
Distributions (3,742) (3,293)
Total increase (decrease) 26,721 7,726
Assets under management, end of period $ 106,629 $ 79,908 33.4 %
Average assets under management $ 94,214 $ 69,175 36.2 %

Reconciliations of U.S. GAAP to As Adjusted Financial Results

Management believes that use of the following as adjusted (non-GAAP) financial results provides greater transparency into the company's operating performance. In addition, these as adjusted financial results are used to prepare the company's internal management reports, which are used in evaluating its business.

While management believes that these as adjusted financial results are useful in evaluating operating performance, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to As Adjusted Financial ResultsNet Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stockholders and Diluted Earnings per Share
(in thousands, except per share data) Year Ended
September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, U.S. GAAP 64,482 $ 51,483 $ (4,412) $ 211,396 $ 76,584
Seed investments (1) (168) (2,574) (5,870) 1,443
Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units 1,888 387 7,197 774
Initial public offering costs (2) 60,249 60,559
Rights offering costs (3) 11,859
Other non-recurring expenses (4) 500 500
Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses—net (5) (908) 1,683 (475) 871
Tax adjustments (6) (158) (18,751) (14,301) (27,299)
Net income attributable to common stockholders, as adjusted 61,264 $ 52,137 $ 37,082 $ 197,947 $ 125,291
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 49,262 48,857 49,090 48,676
Diluted earnings (loss) per share, U.S. GAAP 1.30 $ 1.05 $ (0.09) $ 4.31 $ 1.57
Seed investments * (0.05) (0.12) 0.03
Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units 0.04 0.01 0.15 0.02
Initial public offering costs 1.23 1.24
Rights offering costs 0.24
Other non-recurring expenses 0.01 0.01
Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses—net * (0.02) 0.03 (0.01) 0.02
Tax adjustments (0.01) (0.38) (0.30) (0.56)
Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted 1.24 $ 1.06 $ 0.76 $ 4.03 $ 2.57
_________________________* Amounts round to less than 0.01 per share.(1)Represents amounts related to the deconsolidation of seed investments in company-sponsored funds as well as non-operating (income) loss from seed investments that were not consolidated.(2)Represents costs associated with the initial public offering of the Cohen & Steers Tax-Advantaged Preferred Securities and Income Fund (PTA). Costs are summarized in the following table:
Employee compensation and benefits $ $ 1,317 $ $ 1,317
Distribution and service fees 57,818 57,818
General and administrative 1,114 1,424
Initial public offering costs $ $ 60,249 $ $ 60,559
(3)Represents costs associated with the Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Inc. (RQI) rights offering, which were recorded in general and administrative expense in the first quarter of 2020.(4)Represents non-recurring expenses, which were recorded in distribution and service fees in the fourth quarter of 2020.(5)Represents net foreign currency exchange (gains) losses associated with U.S. dollar-denominated assets held by certain foreign subsidiaries.(6)Tax adjustments are summarized in the following table:
Exclusion of tax effects associated with items noted above (952) $ (815) $ (14,316) $ (2,262) $ (17,119)
Exclusion of discrete tax items 657 (4,435) (12,039) (10,180)
Total tax adjustments (3,399) $ (158) $ (18,751) $ (14,301) $ (27,299)

All values are in US Dollars.

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to As Adjusted Financial Results<br><br>Revenue, Expenses, Operating Income (Loss) and Operating Margin
(in thousands, except percentages) Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Revenue, U.S. GAAP $ 159,629 $ 154,187 $ 116,460 $ 583,832 $ 427,536
Seed investments (1) 108 104 95 411 281
Revenue, as adjusted $ 159,737 $ 154,291 $ 116,555 $ 584,243 $ 427,817
Expenses, U.S. GAAP $ 79,123 $ 85,956 $ 128,374 $ 323,460 $ 332,479
Seed investments (1) (446) (143) (69) (819) (424)
Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units (1,557) (1,888) (387) (7,197) (774)
Initial public offering costs (2) (60,249) (60,559)
Rights offering costs (3) (11,859)
Other non-recurring expenses (4) (500) (500)
Expenses, as adjusted $ 77,120 $ 83,925 $ 67,169 $ 315,444 $ 258,363
Operating income (loss), U.S. GAAP $ 80,506 $ 68,231 $ (11,914) $ 260,372 $ 95,057
Seed investments (1) 554 247 164 1,230 705
Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units 1,557 1,888 387 7,197 774
Initial public offering costs (2) 60,249 60,559
Rights offering costs (3) 11,859
Other non-recurring expenses (4) 500 500
Operating income, as adjusted $ 82,617 $ 70,366 $ 49,386 $ 268,799 $ 169,454
Operating margin, U.S. GAAP 50.4 % 44.3 % (10.2) % 44.6 % 22.2 %
Operating margin, as adjusted 51.7 % 45.6 % 42.4 % 46.0 % 39.6 %
__________________________<br><br><br><br>(1)Represents amounts related to the deconsolidation of seed investments in company-sponsored funds.<br><br>(2)Represents costs associated with the initial public offering of PTA. Costs are summarized in the following table:
Employee compensation and benefits $ $ $ 1,317 $ $ 1,317
Distribution and service fees 57,818 57,818
General and administrative 1,114 1,424
Initial public offering costs $ $ $ 60,249 $ $ 60,559
(3)Represents costs associated with the RQI rights offering, which were recorded in general and administrative expense in the first quarter of 2020.<br><br>(4)Represents non-recurring expenses, which were recorded in distribution and service fees in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to As Adjusted Financial Results<br><br>Non-operating Income (Loss)
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
(in thousands) Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, 2021 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Non-operating income (loss), U.S. GAAP $ 6,837 $ 1,246 $ 6,989 $ 21,572 $ (1,670)
Seed investments (1) (7,441) (319) (8,079) (21,858) 2,157
Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss—net (2) 62 (908) 1,683 (475) 871
Non-operating income (loss), as adjusted $ (542) $ 19 $ 593 $ (761) $ 1,358
_________________________<br><br><br><br>(1)Represents amounts related to the deconsolidation of seed investments in company-sponsored funds as well as non-operating (income) loss from seed investments that were not consolidated.<br><br>(2)Represents net foreign currency exchange (gains) losses associated with U.S. dollar-denominated assets held by certain foreign subsidiaries.

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