UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
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For the transition period from
to
Commission file number 1-11123
NUVEEN INVESTMENTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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36-3817266
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices)
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60606
(Zip Code)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code:
(312) 917-7700
No Changes
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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
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No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated
filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act.) Yes
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No
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At October 12 2007, there were 80,341,481 shares of the Companys Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par
value outstanding.
NUVEEN INVESTMENTS, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
NUVEEN INVESTMENTS, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Unaudited
(in thousands, except share data)
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September 30,
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December 31,
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2007
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2006
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ASSETS
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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189,151
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$
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223,168
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Management and distribution fees receivable
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95,210
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87,239
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Other receivables
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62,943
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23,481
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Furniture, equipment, and leasehold improvements, at cost less accumulated depreciation
and amortization of $73,869 and $67,973, respectively
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40,280
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33,454
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Investments
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162,197
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129,099
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Goodwill
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670,048
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634,290
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Other intangible assets, at cost less accumulated amortization of $33,300 and $27,226,
respectively
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65,463
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67,374
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Current taxes receivable
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6,385
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4,007
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Other assets
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17,450
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25,660
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$
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1,309,127
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$
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1,227,772
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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Short-Term Obligations:
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Notes payable
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$
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$
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100,000
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Accounts payable
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15,826
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13,885
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Accrued compensation and other expenses
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109,628
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120,431
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Other short-term liabilities
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56,152
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24,962
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Total Short-Term Obligations
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181,606
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259,278
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Long-Term Obligations:
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Senior term notes
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$
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545,122
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$
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544,504
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Deferred compensation
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45,398
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41,578
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Deferred income tax liability, net
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15,500
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23,280
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Other long-term liabilities
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27,925
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23,444
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Total Long-Term Obligations
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633,945
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632,806
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Total Liabilities
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815,551
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892,084
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Minority interest
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57,532
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44,969
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Common stockholders equity:
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Class A Common stock, $0.01 par value; 160,000,000 shares authorized;
120,911,480 shares issued at September 30, 2007 and December
31, 2006
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1,209
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1,209
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Additional paid-in capital
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320,866
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276,479
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Retained earnings
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1,180,963
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1,091,136
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Unamortized cost of restricted stock awards
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(26,031
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(21,796
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Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)
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(3,027
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(1,141
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1,473,980
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1,345,887
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Less common stock held in treasury, at cost (40,569,999 and 42,096,405 shares,
respectively)
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(1,037,936
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(1,055,168
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Total common stockholders equity
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436,044
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290,719
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$
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1,309,127
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$
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1,227,772
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
3
NUVEEN INVESTMENTS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income
Unaudited
(in thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended
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Nine Months Ended
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September 30,
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September 30,
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2007
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2006
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2007
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2006
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Operating revenues:
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Investment advisory fees from assets under
management
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$
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203,154
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$
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176,925
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$
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590,851
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$
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502,123
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Product distribution
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1,421
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1,697
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4,996
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3,668
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Performance fees / other revenue
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9,658
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3,284
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19,480
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8,437
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Total operating revenues
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214,233
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181,906
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615,327
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514,228
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Operating expenses:
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Compensation and benefits
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89,577
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72,911
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238,061
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186,378
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Advertising and promotional costs
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4,605
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3,728
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12,254
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9,073
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Occupancy and equipment costs
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6,793
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6,032
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20,172
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17,938
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Amortization of intangible assets
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2,071
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1,995
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6,074
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6,466
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Travel and entertainment
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3,026
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2,290
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7,887
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7,076
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Outside and professional services
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10,346
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7,411
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26,739
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22,098
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Minority interest expense
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1,867
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1,398
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6,245
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4,485
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Other operating expenses
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10,218
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9,324
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36,324
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24,165
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Total operating expenses
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128,503
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105,089
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353,756
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277,679
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Other income/(expense)
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(8,968
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6,720
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(5,600
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12,334
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Net interest expense
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(4,679
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(6,678
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(17,121
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(22,412
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Income before taxes
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72,083
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76,859
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238,850
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226,471
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Income taxes
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28,473
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30,676
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94,346
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89,024
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Net income
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$
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43,610
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$
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46,183
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$
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144,504
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$
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137,447
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Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
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Basic
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78,841
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77,669
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78,374
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77,833
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Diluted
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85,048
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82,934
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84,163
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83,029
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Earnings per common share:
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Basic
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$
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0.55
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$
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0.59
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$
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1.84
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$
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1.77
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Diluted
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$
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0.51
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$
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0.56
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$
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1.72
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$
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1.66
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
4
NUVEEN INVESTMENTS, INC.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Common Stockholders Equity
Unaudited
(in thousands)
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Unamortized
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Accumulated
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Class A
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Additional
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Cost of
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Other
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Common
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Paid-In
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Retained
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Restricted
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Comprehensive
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Treasury
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Stock
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Capital
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Earnings
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Stock Awards
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Income/(Loss)
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Stock
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Total
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Balance at December 31, 2006
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$
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1,209
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$
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276,479
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$
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1,091,136
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$
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(21,796
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$
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(1,141
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$
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(1,055,168
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$
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290,719
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Change in accounting principle
(see Note 1)
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(903
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(903
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Balance at December 31, 2006, as restated
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1,209
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276,479
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1,090,233
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(21,796
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(1,141
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(1,055,168
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289,816
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Net income
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144,504
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144,504
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Cash dividends paid
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(57,252
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(57,252
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Purchase of treasury stock
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(41,572
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(41,572
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Compensation expense on options
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16,900
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16,900
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Exercise of stock options
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(3,963
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)
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1,361
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47,749
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45,147
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Grant of restricted stock
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11,438
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2,117
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(18,235
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)
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12,841
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8,161
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Forfeit of restricted stock
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1,936
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(1,936
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Issuance of deferred stock
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(2
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150
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148
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Amortization of restricted
stock awards
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12,064
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12,064
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Tax effect of options exercised
and vested restricted stock
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20,014
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20,014
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Other comprehensive income
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(1,886
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(1,886
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|
|
Balance at September 30, 2007
|
|
$
|
1,209
|
|
|
$
|
320,866
|
|
|
$
|
1,180,963
|
|
|
$
|
(26,031
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,027
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,037,936
|
)
|
|
$
|
436,044
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months
|
|
|
|
Ending 9/30/07
|
|
Comprehensive Income (in 000s):
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
144,504
|
|
Other comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains/(losses) on marketable equity securities, net of tax
|
|
|
(1,143
|
)
|
Reclassification adjustments for realized (gains)/losses
|
|
|
(119
|
)
|
Amortization of terminated cash flow hedge, net of tax
|
|
|
(115
|
)
|
Funded status of pension & OPEB plans, net of tax
|
|
|
(529
|
)
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal: other comprehensive income
|
|
|
(1,886
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive Income
|
|
$
|
142,618
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months
|
|
|
Ending 9/30/07
|
Change in Shares Outstanding (in 000s):
|
|
|
|
|
Shares outstanding at the beginning of the year
|
|
|
78,815
|
|
Shares issued under equity incentive plans
|
|
|
2,388
|
|
Shares acquired
|
|
|
(822
|
)
|
Forfeit of restricted stock
|
|
|
(40
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares outstanding at September 30, 2007
|
|
|
80,341
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
5
NUVEEN INVESTMENTS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Unaudited
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
$
|
144,504
|
|
|
$
|
137,447
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes
|
|
|
(6,605
|
)
|
|
|
(121
|
)
|
Depreciation of office property and
equipment
|
|
|
7,312
|
|
|
|
7,024
|
|
Loss on sale of fixed assets
|
|
|
101
|
|
|
|
171
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
|
|
6,074
|
|
|
|
6,466
|
|
Amortization of debt related costs, net
|
|
|
429
|
|
|
|
396
|
|
Compensation expense for equity plans
|
|
|
38,288
|
|
|
|
31,899
|
|
Net (increase) decrease in assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Management and distribution fees
receivable
|
|
|
(7,971
|
)
|
|
|
(6,430
|
)
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
(849
|
)
|
|
|
4,163
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
8,302
|
|
|
|
(1,521
|
)
|
Net increase (decrease) in liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued compensation and other expenses
|
|
|
(9,929
|
)
|
|
|
(10,412
|
)
|
Deferred compensation
|
|
|
3,821
|
|
|
|
4,131
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
1,940
|
|
|
|
(2,508
|
)
|
Current taxes payable
|
|
|
(2,378
|
)
|
|
|
8,965
|
|
Other liabilities
|
|
|
(5,491
|
)
|
|
|
(7,065
|
)
|
Other
|
|
|
(3,530
|
)
|
|
|
(5,578
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided from operating activities
|
|
|
174,018
|
|
|
|
167,027
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of notes payable
|
|
|
(100,000
|
)
|
|
|
(50,000
|
)
|
Dividends paid
|
|
|
(57,252
|
)
|
|
|
(54,247
|
)
|
Proceeds from stock options exercised
|
|
|
45,148
|
|
|
|
47,942
|
|
Acquisition of treasury stock, net
|
|
|
(41,422
|
)
|
|
|
(65,996
|
)
|
Net deferred debt issuance related items
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
Tax effect of options and restricted stock
|
|
|
20,014
|
|
|
|
17,626
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used for financing activities
|
|
|
(133,512
|
)
|
|
|
(104,625
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HydePark acquisition, net of cash acquired
|
|
|
(9,706
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of office property and equipment
|
|
|
(14,251
|
)
|
|
|
(6,444
|
)
|
Proceeds from sales of investment securities
|
|
|
21,935
|
|
|
|
46,373
|
|
Purchases of investment securities
|
|
|
(46,883
|
)
|
|
|
(16,860
|
)
|
Repurchase of NWQ minority members interests
|
|
|
(22,500
|
)
|
|
|
(22,642
|
)
|
Net change in consolidated mutual funds
|
|
|
(2,942
|
)
|
|
|
2,164
|
|
Other
|
|
|
(196
|
)
|
|
|
(91
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities
|
|
|
(74,543
|
)
|
|
|
2,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(34,017
|
)
|
|
|
64,908
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year
|
|
|
223,168
|
|
|
|
128,933
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of period
|
|
$
|
189,151
|
|
|
$
|
193,841
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental Information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes paid
|
|
$
|
83,315
|
|
|
$
|
64,741
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
$
|
33,299
|
|
|
$
|
35,449
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
6
NUVEEN INVESTMENTS, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2007
Note 1 Basis of Presentation
The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Nuveen Investments,
Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (the Company or Nuveen Investments) and have
been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America. These financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with
the instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures have been
omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As a result, these financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and
related notes included in the Companys latest annual report on Form 10-K.
On April 30, 2007, the Company acquired HydePark Investment Strategies, which specializes
in enhanced equity index strategies. The results of HydePark Investment Strategies
operations are included in our consolidated statement of income since the acquisition date.
On June 20, 2007, the Company announced that it has entered into an agreement (the Merger
Agreement) to be acquired by private equity investors led by Madison Dearborn Capital
Partners. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement and subject to the terms and conditions
therein, each outstanding share of the Companys common stock (other than dissenting
shares) will be converted into the right to receive $65.00 in cash. On September 18, 2007,
the Companys stockholders voted at a special meeting and approved the proposed
acquisition. Shareholder approval satisfies one condition to the completion of the
transaction, which remains subject to satisfaction of other closing conditions. The
Company currently expects the transaction to be completed by the end of the year.
The Financial Accounting Standards Boards (FASB) Emerging Issues Task Force approved a
Consensus that an employees right to a compensated absence under a sabbatical or similar
benefit arrangement in which the employee is not required to perform any duties during the
absence accumulates and therefore should be accounted for as a liability if the
obligation relates to services already rendered, payment is probable, and the amount can be
reasonably estimated. The Consensus is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2006, and requires that a liability for sabbatical leave be recorded as a change in
accounting principle through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the
beginning of the year of adoption. As a result of adopting this Consensus, the Company has
recorded approximately $0.9 million as both a liability in Other Long-Term Liabilities as
well as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2007.
On July 13, 2006, the FASB issued its Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainties
in Income Taxes an Interpretation of FASB Statement 109 (FIN 48), which provides
guidance on the measurement, recognition, and disclosure of tax positions taken or expected
to be taken in a tax return. The Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition,
classification, interest and penalties, and disclosure. FIN 48 prescribes that a tax
position should only be recognized if it is more likely than not that the position will be
sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority. A tax position that meets
this threshold is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent
likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The cumulative effect of applying the
provisions of FIN 48 is to be
reported as an adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings in the period of
adoption. Adoption of FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007 did not impact Nuveen Investments
consolidated financial position or results of
7
operations. The Company does not have any unrecognized tax benefits as of the date of
adoption of FIN 48, nor as of September 30, 2007. In addition, the Company does not anticipate
significant adjustments to the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next
twelve months. Nuveen Investments classifies any tax penalties as other operating
expenses, and any interest as interest expense. As of September 30, 2007, tax years that
remain open and subject to audit for both federal and state are the 2004-2006 years.
These financial statements rely, in part, on estimates. In the opinion of management, all
necessary adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring accruals) have been reflected for a
fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows in the
accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements. The results for the period are
not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.
Note 2 Earnings Per Common Share
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income and the weighted average
common shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the
three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In thousands,
|
|
|
For the three months ended
|
|
|
except per share data
|
|
|
September 30, 2007
|
|
|
September 30, 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
income
|
|
Shares
|
|
Per-share amount
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
Shares
|
|
Per-share amount
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic EPS
|
|
|
$
|
43,610
|
|
|
|
78,841
|
|
|
$
|
0.55
|
|
|
|
$
|
46,183
|
|
|
|
77,669
|
|
|
$
|
0.59
|
|
|
|
Dilutive effect of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,052
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
630
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee stock options
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,155
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,635
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted EPS
|
|
|
$
|
43,610
|
|
|
|
85,048
|
|
|
$
|
0.51
|
|
|
|
$
|
46,183
|
|
|
|
82,934
|
|
|
$
|
0.56
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In thousands,
|
|
|
For the nine months ended
|
|
|
except per share data
|
|
|
September 30, 2007
|
|
|
September 30, 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
income
|
|
Shares
|
|
Per-share amount
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
Shares
|
|
Per-share amount
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic EPS
|
|
|
$
|
144,504
|
|
|
|
78,374
|
|
|
$
|
1.84
|
|
|
|
$
|
137,447
|
|
|
|
77,833
|
|
|
$
|
1.77
|
|
|
|
Dilutive effect of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
998
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
553
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee stock options
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,791
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,643
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted EPS
|
|
|
$
|
144,504
|
|
|
|
84,163
|
|
|
$
|
1.72
|
|
|
|
$
|
137,447
|
|
|
|
83,029
|
|
|
$
|
1.66
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options to purchase 12,659 and 120,138 shares of the Companys common stock were
outstanding as of September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, but were not included in the
computation of diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
because their inclusion would have been antidilutive since the options weighted average
exercise price of $53.87 and $46.57 per share, respectively, was greater than the average
market price of the Companys common shares during the applicable period.
8
Note 3 Net Capital Requirement
Nuveen Investments, LLC, the Companys wholly-owned broker/dealer subsidiary, is subject to
SEC Rule 15c3-1, the Uniform Net Capital Rule, which requires the maintenance of minimum
net capital and requires that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, as these
terms are defined in the Rule, shall not exceed 15 to 1. At September 30, 2007, Nuveen
Investments, LLCs net capital ratio was 3.64 to 1 and its net capital was approximately
$13.9 million, which was $10.5 million in excess of the required net capital of $3.4
million.
Note 4 Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The following table presents a reconciliation of activity in the balance of goodwill from
December 31, 2006 to September 30, 2007 presented on our consolidated balance sheets (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2006
|
|
$
|
634,290
|
|
Repurchase of NWQ minority interests
|
|
|
22,500
|
|
Santa Barbara acquisition costs
|
|
|
(5
|
)
|
HydePark acquisition
|
|
|
13,263
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at September 30, 2007
|
|
$
|
670,048
|
|
|
|
|
|
As part of the acquisition of NWQ Investment Management (NWQ) in 2002, key employees
purchased three classes of non-controlling member interests in NWQ. The purchase allows
NWQ key employees to participate in profits of NWQ above specified levels beginning January
1, 2003. Beginning in 2004 and continuing through 2008, the Company has the right to
purchase the non-controlling members respective interests in NWQ at fair market value. On
February 15, 2007, the Company exercised its right to purchase 25% of the NWQ Class 4
minority members interests for approximately $22.6 million. Of the total amount paid,
$22.5 million was recorded as goodwill, with the remainder being recorded as a return of
capital.
On April 30, 2007, the Company acquired HydePark Investment Strategies (HydePark), which
specializes in enhanced equity index strategies. As of September 30, 2007, the Company has
made a preliminary allocation of the total purchase price to the net book value of assets
acquired, estimated identifiable intangible assets, and goodwill. Of the total $18.0
million purchase price, approximately $0.6 million has been allocated to the net book value
of assets acquired. The net book value of assets acquired consists primarily of fee
receivables and payables. The Company has preliminarily estimated approximately $4.2
million of the purchase price in excess of the net book value of assets acquired is
assignable to intangible assets, all of which relates to existing contractual customer
relationships (preliminarily estimated 10-year useful life). The Company believes that
there were no unamortizable intangible assets acquired in the HydePark acquisition.
Generally accepted accounting principles allow for purchase price adjustments for one year
from the time of an acquisition. The Company does not expect any material modifications to
its initial estimates.
SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, requires an annual goodwill
impairment test. The results of our last annual test indicated that, as of May 31, 2007,
there was no indication of potential impairment of goodwill.
9
The following table presents gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization amounts
for the remaining unamortized intangible assets presented on our consolidated balance
sheets at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At September 30, 2007
|
|
|
At December 31, 2006
|
|
|
|
Gross
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
Carrying
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
Amortizable Intangible Assets
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
Symphony customer relationships
|
|
$
|
43,800
|
|
|
$
|
13,780
|
|
|
$
|
43,800
|
|
|
$
|
12,113
|
|
NWQ customer relationships
|
|
|
22,900
|
|
|
|
13,146
|
|
|
|
22,900
|
|
|
|
11,238
|
|
Santa Barbara-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Customer relationships
|
|
|
26,200
|
|
|
|
5,822
|
|
|
|
26,200
|
|
|
|
3,639
|
|
Trademark / tradename
|
|
|
1,700
|
|
|
|
378
|
|
|
|
1,700
|
|
|
|
236
|
|
HydePark (estimate)
|
|
|
4,163
|
|
|
|
174
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
98,763
|
|
|
$
|
33,300
|
|
|
$
|
94,600
|
|
|
$
|
27,226
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The projected amortization for the next five years is approximately $2.1 million for the
remaining three months of 2007, and annual amortization of $8.3 million for each of 2008,
2009, 2010, and $7.2 million for 2011.
Note 5 Debt
At September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, debt on the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets was comprised of the following (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2007
|
|
December 31, 2006
|
Short-Term Obligations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes payable
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-Term Obligations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Term Notes:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior term notes 5 Year
|
|
$
|
250,000
|
|
|
$
|
250,000
|
|
Net unamortized discount 5 year notes
|
|
|
(429
|
)
|
|
|
(528
|
)
|
Senior term notes 10 Year
|
|
|
300,000
|
|
|
|
300,000
|
|
Net unamortized discount 10 year notes
|
|
|
(1,262
|
)
|
|
|
(1,354
|
)
|
Net unamortized debt issuance costs
|
|
|
(3,187
|
)
|
|
|
(3,614
|
)
|
|
|
|
subtotal
|
|
$
|
545,122
|
|
|
$
|
544,504
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
545,122
|
|
|
$
|
644,504
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Term Notes
On September 12, 2005, Nuveen Investments issued $550 million of senior unsecured notes,
comprised of $250 million of 5-year senior term notes and $300 million of 10-year senior
term notes. The Company received approximately $544 million in net proceeds after
discounts and other debt issuance costs. The 5-year senior term notes bear interest at an
annual fixed rate of 5.0% payable semi-annually beginning March 15, 2006. The 10-year
senior term notes bear interest at an annual fixed rate of 5.5% payable semi-annually also
beginning March 15, 2006. The net proceeds from the notes were used to repay a portion of
the outstanding debt under the Companys then outstanding $750 million bridge credit
agreement. The costs related to the issuance of the senior term notes were capitalized and
are being amortized to expense
over their term. At September 30, 2007, the fair value of the 5-year and 10-year senior
term notes was approximately $231.9 million and $263.0 million, respectively.
10
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
In addition to the senior term notes, the Company has a $400 million senior revolving
credit facility that expires on September 15, 2010. As of December 31, 2006, the Company
had $100 million outstanding under this facility. During the nine months ended September
30, 2007, the Company repaid the $100 million outstanding under this facility. The rate of
interest payable under the agreement was, at the Companys option, a function of either one
of various floating rate indices or the Federal Funds rate. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2007, the weighted average interest rate was 5.76%. The agreement requires
the Company to pay a facility fee at an annual rate of a range of 0.08% to 0.15% that is
dependent on our debt rating. Proceeds from borrowings under this facility may be used for
fulfilling day-to-day cash requirements and general corporate purposes, including
acquisitions, share repurchases and asset purchases.
Other
The Companys broker-dealer subsidiary may utilize available, uncommitted lines of credit
with no annual facility fees, which approximate $50 million, to satisfy unanticipated,
short-term liquidity needs. As of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, no borrowings
were outstanding on these uncommitted lines of credit.
Note 6 Derivative Financial Instruments
In anticipation of the issuance of the senior term notes in 2005 (refer to Note 5, Debt),
the Company entered into a series of treasury rate lock transactions. These treasury rate
locks were accounted for as cash-flow hedges, as they hedged against the variability in
future projected interest payments on the forecasted issuance of fixed rate debt
attributable to changes in interest rates. The prevailing treasury rates had increased by
the time of the issuance of the senior term notes and the locks were settled for a net
payment to the Company of approximately $1.6 million. The Company has recorded this gain
in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) on the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, as the treasury rate locks were
considered highly effective for accounting purposes in mitigating the interest rate risk on
the forecasted debt issuance. The $1.6 million is being reclassified into current earnings
commensurate with the recognition of interest expense on the 5-year and 10-year term debt.
At September 30, 2007, the unamortized gain on the treasury rate lock transactions that the
Company had entered into related to it senior term notes was approximately $1.1 million.
For the remaining three months of 2007, the Company expects to reclassify approximately
$0.1 million of the gain on the treasury rate lock transactions as an offset to interest
expense.
Also included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2007 and
December 31, 2006 are certain swap agreements and futures contracts that have not been
designated as hedging instruments. The swap agreements and futures contracts are being
used to mitigate overall market risk of certain recently created product portfolios that
are not yet being marketed. At September 30, 2007, the net fair value of these open
non-hedging derivatives was a net liability of approximately $257,000 and is reflected as a
liability in Other Short-Term Liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet
as of September 30, 2007. At December 31, 2006, the net fair value of these open
non-hedging derivatives was approximately $0.3 million and is reflected as approximately
$259,000 in Other Assets and $601,000 in Other Short-Term Liabilities on the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, the net fair value adjustment resulted in a net gain of
approximately $0.1 million and a net loss of approximately $0.6 million, respectively, of
which approximately $0.4 million of a loss was realized during the nine months ended
September 30, 2007 and $0.2 million of a gain was realized during the nine months ended
September 30, 2006, with the remainder in unrealized gains/losses, both reflected in Other
Income/(Expense) in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the nine months
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
11
Note 7 Retirement Plans
The following table presents the components of the net periodic retirement plans benefit
costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months
|
|
|
Three Months
|
|
|
|
Ended September 30, 2007
|
|
|
Ended September 30, 2006
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Post-
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Post-
|
|
|
|
Pension
|
|
|
Retirement
|
|
|
Pension
|
|
|
Retirement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service Cost
|
|
$
|
374,633
|
|
|
$
|
141,441
|
|
|
$
|
436,250
|
|
|
$
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Cost
|
|
|
543,652
|
|
|
|
213,645
|
|
|
|
522,250
|
|
|
|
135,250
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected Return on Assets
|
|
|
(567,176
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(561,750
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrecognized Prior
Service Cost
|
|
|
(651
|
)
|
|
|
(66,307
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(66,250
|
)
|
Unrecognized (Gain)/Loss
|
|
|
45,289
|
|
|
|
82,765
|
|
|
|
106,250
|
|
|
|
22,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
395,747
|
|
|
$
|
371,544
|
|
|
$
|
503,000
|
|
|
$
|
151,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months
|
|
|
Nine Months
|
|
|
|
Ended September 30, 2007
|
|
|
Ended September 30, 2006
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Post-
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Post-
|
|
|
|
Pension
|
|
|
Retirement
|
|
|
Pension
|
|
|
Retirement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service Cost
|
|
$
|
1,317,895
|
|
|
$
|
300,205
|
|
|
$
|
1,308,750
|
|
|
$
|
180,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Cost
|
|
|
1,684,998
|
|
|
|
496,379
|
|
|
|
1,566,750
|
|
|
|
405,750
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected Return on Assets
|
|
|
(1,713,812
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,685,250
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrecognized Prior
Service Cost
|
|
|
(1,955
|
)
|
|
|
(198,923
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(198,750
|
)
|
Unrecognized (Gain)/Loss
|
|
|
183,089
|
|
|
|
123,235
|
|
|
|
318,750
|
|
|
|
66,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,470,215
|
|
|
$
|
720,896
|
|
|
$
|
1,509,000
|
|
|
$
|
453,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During 2007, the Company expects to contribute approximately $0.1 million to its excess
pension plan. The Company does not expect to make any contributions to its qualified
pension plan. In addition, the Company expects to contribute $0.6 million during 2007, net
of expected Medicare Part D reimbursements, for benefit payments to its post-retirement
benefit plan. For the first nine months of 2007, the Company has paid out approximately
$0.5 million in post-retirement benefits.
12
Note 8 Structuring Fees
The Company incurs an upfront structuring fee imposed by the Companys distribution
partners for certain new closed-end funds. During the nine months ended September 30,
2007, the Company has incurred total structuring fees of approximately $8.8 million. The
Company plans to participate very actively in the market for new closed-end funds. As a
result of this participation, the Company expects to experience some earnings volatility as
it will continue to incur upfront structuring fees on new closed-end funds.
Note 9 Trailer Fees
During the third quarter of 2007, the Company paid $6.2 million to Merrill Lynch, Pierce,
Fenner & Smith to terminate a compensation agreement in respect of certain of the Companys
previously offered closed-end funds under which the Company was obligated to make payments
over time based on the assets of the respective closed-end funds. This one-time
termination payment is included in other non-operating income/(expense).
Note 10 Investments in Collateralized Loan and Debt Obligations
The Company invests in two collateralized debt obligation entities for which it acts as a
collateral manager, Symphony CLO I, Ltd. (CLO) and the Symphony Credit Opportunities Fund
Ltd. (CDO), pursuant to collateral management agreements between the Company and each of
the CLO and the CDO entities. At September 30, 2007, combined assets under management in
the collateral pools of the CLO and CDO were approximately $900 million. The Company had
combined minority equity investments of $12.3 million in the CLO and CDO as of September
30, 2007.
The Company accounts for its investments in the CLO and CDO under EITF 99-20, Recognition
of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased and Retained Beneficial Interests in
Securitized Financial Assets. The excess of future cash flows over the initial investment
at the date of purchase is recognized as interest income over the life of the investment
using the effective yield method. The Company reviews cash flow estimates throughout the
life of the CLO and CDO investment pool to determine whether an impairment of its equity
investments should be recognized. Cash flow estimates are based on the underlying pool of
collateral securities and take into account the overall credit quality of the issuers in
the collateral securities, the forecasted default rate of the collateral securities and the
Companys past experience in managing similar securities. If an updated estimate of future
cash flows (taking into account both timing and amounts) is less than the revised estimate,
an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the
investment over its fair value. As of September 30, 2007, the Company has determined that
no impairment of its equity investments exists. The Company has recorded its equity
interest in the CLO and CDO in Investments on its consolidated balance sheets at fair
value. Fair value is determined using current information, notably market yields and
projected cash flows based on forecasted default and recovery rates that a market
participant would use in determining the current fair value of the equity interest. Market
yields, default rates and recovery rates used in the Companys estimate of fair value vary
based on the nature of the investments in the underlying collateral pools. In the periods
of rising credit default rates and lower debt recovery rates, the fair value, and therefore
the carrying value, of the Companys investments in the CLO and CDO may be adversely
affected. The Companys risk of loss in the CLO and CDO is limited to the $12.3 million
invested in these entities.
13
Note 11 Gain Contingency
During 2006, the Company sold its minority investment in Institutional Capital Corporation
(ICAP), an institutional money manager which was acquired by New York Life Investment
Management. Under the terms of the sale agreement, if certain indemnification obligations
are satisfied, the Company may potentially receive up to an additional $6 million in the
fourth quarter of 2007, upon the release of funds from an escrow established to cover any
breaches of representations and warranties.
14
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
September 30, 2007
Description of the Business
Our principal businesses are asset management and related research, as well as the
development, marketing and distribution of investment products and services for the
affluent, high-net-worth and institutional market segments. We distribute our investment
products and services, which include separately managed retail and institutional accounts,
closed-end exchange-traded funds (closed-end funds), and open-end mutual funds (open-end
funds or mutual funds), to high-net-worth and institutional investors through
unaffiliated intermediary firms including broker-dealers, commercial banks, affiliates of
insurance providers, financial planners, accountants, consultants and investment advisors.
The Company and its subsidiaries offer high-quality investment capabilities through seven
branded investment teams: NWQ, specializing in value-style equities; Nuveen, managing
fixed-income investments; Santa Barbara, committed to growth equities; Tradewinds,
specializing in global equities; Rittenhouse, dedicated to blue-chip growth equities,
Symphony, with expertise in alternative investments as well as equity and income products;
and Nuveen HydePark, focusing on enhanced equity investment management.
We derive a substantial portion of our revenue from investment advisory fees, which are
recognized as services are performed. These fees are directly related to the market value
of the assets we manage. Advisory fee revenues generally will increase with a rise in the
level of assets under management. Assets under management will rise through sales of our
investment products or through increases in the value of portfolio investments. Assets
under management may also increase as a result of reinvestment of distributions from funds
and accounts. Fee income generally will decline when assets under management decline, as
would occur when the values of fund portfolio investments decrease or when managed account
withdrawals or mutual fund redemptions exceed gross sales and reinvestments.
In addition to investment advisory fees, we have two other main sources of operating
revenue: 1) performance fees and 2) distribution and underwriting revenue. Performance fees
are earned when investment performance on certain institutional accounts and hedge funds
exceeds a contractual threshold. These fees are recognized only at the performance
measurement date contained in the individual account management agreement. Distribution
revenue is earned when certain funds are sold to the public through financial advisors.
Generally, distribution revenue will rise and fall with the level of our sales of mutual
fund products. Underwriting fees are earned on the initial public offerings of our
closed-end funds. The level of underwriting fees earned in any given year will fluctuate
depending on the number of new funds offered, the size of the funds offered and the extent
to which we participate as a member of the syndicate group underwriting the fund. Also
included in distribution and underwriting revenue is Muni Preferred
®
and Fund Preferred
®
revenue. Preferred shares of our closed-end funds are bought and sold through a secondary
market auction. A participation fee is paid by the fund to the auction participants based
on shares traded. Access to the auction must be made through a participating broker. We
offer non-participating brokers access to the auctions, for which we earn a portion of the
participation fee.
Sales of our products, and our profitability, are directly affected by many variables,
including investor preferences for equity, fixed-income or other investments, the
availability and attractiveness of competing products, market performance, continued access
to distribution channels, changes in interest rates, inflation, and income tax rates and
laws.
15
Recent Events
As previously announced, on June 19, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement (the merger agreement)
to be acquired by
private equity investors led by Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (MDP). Pursuant to this
agreement and subject to the terms and conditions therein, each outstanding share of the
Companys common stock (other than dissenting shares) will be converted into the right to
receive $65.00 in cash. On September 18, 2007, the Company announced that its stockholders
voted at a special meeting to approve the proposed acquisition. Stockholder approval
satisfied one condition to the completion of the transaction. On October 12, 2007,
shareholders of 119 of the 171 open-end and closed-end funds managed by the Company approved new investment
management and sub-advisory agreements to take effect upon the closing of the pending
transaction. As a result, the Company anticipates that another condition to the closing of
this transaction will be satisfied later in October. This condition in effect requires that
fund shareholder approvals and client consents be obtained so that the Companys revenue
run-rate, as defined in the merger agreement for the proposed transaction, will be at least
80% of its revenue run-rate prior to signing of the merger agreement. The transaction
remains subject to satisfaction of other closing conditions. The Company continues to
expect the transaction to close by the end of the fourth quarter, however no assurances can
be given that the proposed transaction will be consummated.
On April 30, 2007, the Company acquired HydePark Investment Strategies, which then had
approximately $350 million in assets under management.
Summary of Operating Results
The table presented below highlights the results of our operations for the three-month and
nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:
Financial Results Summary
Company Operating Statistics
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended September 30,
|
|
|
Nine months ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
% change
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
% change
|
|
|
Gross sales of investment products
|
|
|
$
|
5,135
|
|
|
$
|
6,694
|
|
|
|
(23
|
)%
|
|
|
$
|
21,097
|
|
|
$
|
25,990
|
|
|
|
(19
|
)%
|
|
|
Net flows of investment products
|
|
|
|
(1,411
|
)
|
|
|
2,402
|
|
|
|
(159
|
)
|
|
|
|
3,528
|
|
|
|
13,378
|
|
|
|
(74
|
)
|
|
|
Assets under management
(1)(2)
|
|
|
|
170,394
|
|
|
|
154,167
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
|
170,394
|
|
|
|
154,167
|
|
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
Operating revenues
|
|
|
|
214.2
|
|
|
|
181.9
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
|
615.3
|
|
|
|
514.2
|
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
|
128.5
|
|
|
|
105.1
|
|
|
|
22
|
|
|
|
|
353.8
|
|
|
|
277.7
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
Net interest expense
|
|
|
|
4.7
|
|
|
|
6.7
|
|
|
|
(30
|
)
|
|
|
|
17.1
|
|
|
|
22.4
|
|
|
|
(24
|
)
|
|
|
Income taxes
|
|
|
|
28.5
|
|
|
|
30.7
|
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
|
94.3
|
|
|
|
89.0
|
|
|
|
6
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
|
|
43.6
|
|
|
|
46.2
|
|
|
|
(6
|
)
|
|
|
|
144.5
|
|
|
|
137.4
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share
|
|
|
|
0.55
|
|
|
|
0.59
|
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
|
1.84
|
|
|
|
1.77
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share
|
|
|
|
0.51
|
|
|
|
0.56
|
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
|
1.72
|
|
|
|
1.66
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
Dividends per share
|
|
|
|
0.24
|
|
|
|
0.24
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.72
|
|
|
|
0.69
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
At period end.
|
|
(2)
|
|
Excludes defined portfolio assets under surveillance.
|
16
Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis contains important information that should be helpful
in evaluating our results of operations and financial condition, and should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes.
Gross sales of investment products (which include new managed accounts, deposits into
existing managed accounts and the sale of open-end and closed-end fund shares) for the
three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are shown below:
Gross Investment Product Sales
(in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closed-End Funds
|
|
$
|
47
|
|
|
$
|
369
|
|
|
$
|
1,476
|
|
|
$
|
595
|
|
Mutual Funds
|
|
|
1,212
|
|
|
|
1,374
|
|
|
|
4,752
|
|
|
|
4,226
|
|
Retail Managed Accounts
|
|
|
1,764
|
|
|
|
2,501
|
|
|
|
6,783
|
|
|
|
14,605
|
|
Institutional Managed Accounts
|
|
|
2,112
|
|
|
|
2,450
|
|
|
|
8,086
|
|
|
|
6,564
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
5,135
|
|
|
$
|
6,694
|
|
|
$
|
21,097
|
|
|
$
|
25,990
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Third quarter gross sales were down 23% versus sales in the third quarter of the prior year,
driven mainly by unfavorable market conditions during the quarter. Retail managed account
sales were $1.8 billion, down 29% versus sales in the third quarter of the prior year. The
largest driver of the decline was a 44% decline in Tradewinds value-style international
account sales and a 42% decline in NWQ value-style managed account sales. Mutual fund gross
sales were down 12%, driven by an 11% decline in municipal and a 17% decline in equity
fund sales. No new closed-end funds were issued during the third quarter of the current
year. During the third quarter of the prior year we had one closed-end fund offering
through which we raised $0.4 billion.
Year-to-date gross sales of $21.1 billion were down 19% versus sales in the prior year.
Retail managed account sales were $6.8 billion, down 54% versus sales in the prior year.
The largest driver of the decline was a $6.2 billion decline in Tradewinds international value account
sales. This decline is due to an acceleration of sales in the prior year behind the soft
closing (to new investors) of our Tradewinds international strategy in retail managed
accounts. Mutual fund gross sales were up 12%, driven by a 16% increase in municipal and a
3% increase in equity fund sales. We had three new closed-end fund offerings during the
first nine months of 2007 raising nearly $1.5 billion. We raised $0.6 billion during the
same period in the prior year through the issuance of two new closed-end fund offerings.
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Net flows of investment products for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September
30, 2007 and 2006 are shown below:
Net Flows
(in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closed-End Funds
|
|
$
|
37
|
|
|
$
|
380
|
|
|
$
|
1,501
|
|
|
$
|
602
|
|
Mutual Funds
|
|
|
(3
|
)
|
|
|
886
|
|
|
|
1,633
|
|
|
|
2,607
|
|
Retail Managed Accounts
|
|
|
(1,782
|
)
|
|
|
(454
|
)
|
|
|
(3,582
|
)
|
|
|
5,837
|
|
Institutional Managed Accounts
|
|
|
337
|
|
|
|
1,590
|
|
|
|
3,976
|
|
|
|
4,332
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
(1,411
|
)
|
|
$
|
2,402
|
|
|
$
|
3,528
|
|
|
$
|
13,378
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The challenging market environment in July and August drove increased redemptions and
dampened flows in mutual funds, retail managed accounts and institutional accounts. In
addition, Tradewinds prior performance relative to benchmark negatively impacted flows for
the quarter. Net outflows for the quarter were $1.4 billion, primarily driven by $1.8
billion in retail managed account outflows. Institutional net flows were $0.4 billion in
the quarter while mutual fund flows were flat.
Net flows declined $9.9 billion year-to-date versus flows in the prior year. Year-to-date
retail managed account flows were down $9.4 billion due to the acceleration of flows in 2006
due to the announced closing (to new investors) of our Tradewinds international growth
strategy in retail managed accounts. Institutional managed account flows decreased $0.4
billion year-to-date when compared to the prior year. The main driver of this decline was a
decline in Tradewinds value-style international managed account flows.
The following table summarizes net assets under management:
Net Assets Under Management
(1)
(in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Closed-End Funds
|
|
$
|
53,234
|
|
|
$
|
52,958
|
|
|
$
|
52,791
|
|
Mutual Funds
|
|
|
19,967
|
|
|
|
18,532
|
|
|
|
17,407
|
|
Retail Managed Accounts
|
|
|
58,119
|
|
|
|
58,556
|
|
|
|
55,634
|
|
Institutional Managed Accounts
|
|
|
39,074
|
|
|
|
31,563
|
|
|
|
28,335
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
170,394
|
|
|
$
|
161,609
|
|
|
$
|
154,167
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Excludes defined portfolio product assets under surveillance.
|
Assets under management ended the quarter at just over $170 billion, an increase of 11%
versus assets under management at the end of the third quarter of 2006 and an increase of 5%
versus assets under management at the end of the prior year. At September 30, 2007, 52% of
our assets were in equity portfolios, 38% in municipal portfolios and 10% in taxable income
portfolios.
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The following table presents the component changes in our assets under management for the
three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:
Change in Net Assets Under Management
(in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Gross Sales
|
|
$
|
5,135
|
|
|
$
|
6,694
|
|
|
$
|
21,097
|
|
|
$
|
25,990
|
|
Reinvested Dividends
|
|
|
109
|
|
|
|
102
|
|
|
|
319
|
|
|
|
251
|
|
Redemptions
|
|
|
(6,655
|
)
|
|
|
(4,394
|
)
|
|
|
(17,888
|
)
|
|
|
(12,863
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Flows
|
|
|
(1,411
|
)
|
|
|
2,402
|
|
|
|
3,528
|
|
|
|
13,378
|
|
Acquisition
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
363
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appreciation/(Depreciation)
|
|
|
203
|
|
|
|
2,771
|
|
|
|
4,894
|
|
|
|
4,672
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase/Decrease in Assets
|
|
$
|
(1,208
|
)
|
|
$
|
5,173
|
|
|
$
|
8,785
|
|
|
$
|
18,050
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets were down $1.2 billion during the third quarter as a result of net outflows for the
period. Market movement during the quarter was comprised of equity market appreciation of
$0.3 billion, municipal market appreciation of $0.3 billion and taxable fixed-income market
depreciation of $0.4 billion.
Assets were up $8.8 billion during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 due to net flows
of $3.5 billion and market appreciation of $4.9 billion. Equity assets were up $6.0 billion
as a result of market appreciation and the acquisition of HydePark ($0.4 billion), while
municipal assets and taxable fixed-income oriented assets were down $0.8 billion and $0.3
billion, respectively, as a result of market depreciation.
Investment advisory fee income, net of sub-advisory fees and expense reimbursements, is
shown in the following table:
Investment Advisory Fees
(1)
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
Closed-End Funds
|
|
$
|
67,979
|
|
|
$
|
63,893
|
|
|
$
|
198,249
|
|
|
$
|
187,411
|
|
Mutual Funds
|
|
|
28,458
|
|
|
|
23,187
|
|
|
|
83,074
|
|
|
|
64,514
|
|
Managed Accounts
|
|
|
106,717
|
|
|
|
89,845
|
|
|
|
309,528
|
|
|
|
250,198
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
203,154
|
|
|
$
|
176,925
|
|
|
$
|
590,851
|
|
|
$
|
502,123
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
|
Sub-advisory fee expense for the three month periods ended September
30, 2007 and 2006 was $7.4 million and $6.2 million, respectively, and $23.2 million
and $19.5 million, respectively, for the nine month periods ended on such dates.
|
Advisory fees for the quarter increased 15% versus the prior year driven primarily by an
increase in fees on managed accounts and mutual funds. Managed account fees increased for
the quarter as a result of a $12.8 billion increase in assets under management. The
increase in assets was the result of $1.3 billion in net flows and $11.5 billion in market
appreciation. Mutual fund advisory fees increased 23% for the quarter as
a result of an 11% increase in fees on municipal funds and a 63% increase in fees on equity
19
funds. Fee increases on mutual funds were primarily driven by an increase in assets under
management, which increased as a result of $1.5 billion in municipal fund net flows and $1.1
billion in equity fund net flows offset slightly by $0.1 billion in market depreciation.
Closed-end fund fees increased due to a $0.4 billion increase in assets under management as
a result of $1.5 billion of net flows offset partially by $1.1 billion in market
depreciation.
For the year-to-date period, advisory fees rose 18% year over year. Similar to the results
for the third quarter, the increase was mainly the result of an increase in fees on managed
accounts and mutual funds. Managed account fees increased 24% year-to-date while mutual
fund advisory fees increased 29% year-to-date.
Product distribution revenue for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30,
2007 and 2006 is shown in the following table:
Product Distribution
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
Closed-End Funds
|
|
$
|
47
|
|
|
$
|
90
|
|
|
$
|
1,714
|
|
|
$
|
377
|
|
Muni/Fund
Preferred
®
|
|
|
1,081
|
|
|
|
1,245
|
|
|
|
3,198
|
|
|
|
3,623
|
|
Mutual Funds
|
|
|
293
|
|
|
|
362
|
|
|
|
84
|
|
|
|
(332
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,421
|
|
|
$
|
1,697
|
|
|
$
|
4,996
|
|
|
$
|
3,668
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product distribution revenue decreased slightly for the quarter due to a $0.2 million
decline in Muni/Fund Preferred
®
fees. Year-to-date, product distribution revenue
increased $1.3 million mainly due to an increase in closed-end fund underwriting revenue.
Underwriting revenue increased as a result of an increase in both the number and size of
offerings in 2007.
Performance Fees/Other Revenue
Performance fees/other revenue consists of performance fees earned on institutional assets
and various fees earned in connection with services provided on behalf of our defined
portfolio assets under surveillance. Performance fees for the third quarter of 2007 were
$8.6 million, up from $3.1 million in the third quarter of 2006. Year-to-date performance
fees of $17.7 million increased $9.9 million versus the prior year.
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Operating Expenses
The following table summarizes operating expenses for the three-month and nine-month periods
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:
Operating Expenses
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
Compensation and benefits
|
|
$
|
89,577
|
|
|
$
|
72,911
|
|
|
$
|
238,061
|
|
|
$
|
186,378
|
|
Advertising and promotional costs
|
|
|
4,605
|
|
|
|
3,728
|
|
|
|
12,254
|
|
|
|
9,073
|
|
Occupancy and equipment costs
|
|
|
6,793
|
|
|
|
6,032
|
|
|
|
20,172
|
|
|
|
17,938
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
|
|
2,071
|
|
|
|
1,995
|
|
|
|
6,074
|
|
|
|
6,466
|
|
Travel and entertainment
|
|
|
3,026
|
|
|
|
2,290
|
|
|
|
7,887
|
|
|
|
7,076
|
|
Outside and professional services
|
|
|
10,346
|
|
|
|
7,411
|
|
|
|
26,739
|
|
|
|
22,098
|
|
Minority interest expense
|
|
|
1,867
|
|
|
|
1,398
|
|
|
|
6,245
|
|
|
|
4,485
|
|
Other operating expenses
|
|
|
10,218
|
|
|
|
9,324
|
|
|
|
36,324
|
|
|
|
24,165
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
128,503
|
|
|
$
|
105,089
|
|
|
$
|
353,756
|
|
|
$
|
277,679
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
% of Operating Revenue
|
|
|
60.0
|
%
|
|
|
57.7
|
%
|
|
|
57.5
|
%
|
|
|
54.0
|
%
|
Summary
Operating expenses increased 22% for the third quarter and 27% year-to-date due mainly to
increases in compensation and benefits.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and related benefits increased $16.7 million for the quarter and $51.7 million
year-to-date versus the prior year. Both increases were the result of increases in base
compensation as a result of new positions and salary increases, as well as increases in
overall incentive compensation due to the Companys higher profit level and accelerated
vesting of certain equity awards. The Company maintains two-stock-based compensation plans:
the Second Amended and Restated Nuveen 1996 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the 1996 Plan)
and the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (the 2005 Plan). All unvested equity awards that were
granted under the 1996 Plan vested free of restrictions on September 18, 2007 upon
shareholder approval of the merger agreement for the pending MDP transaction. All unvested equity awards that were
granted under the 2005 Plan will vest and become free of restriction upon the closing of the
merger proposed by the merger agreement. As a result of the accelerated vesting of
equity awards under the 1996 Plan, during the third quarter of 2007, the Company accelerated
approximately $7.4 million of stock option expense and $0.6 million of restricted stock
expense. During the third quarter of the prior year, management determined that it appeared
probable the Company would meet the performance requirements as set forth in a long-term
equity performance plan (LTEP). As a result, during the third quarter of 2006, the
Company expensed a total of $7.6 million related to the LTEP awards, which included $6.4
million of a catch-up adjustment for amortization as if the plan had been expensed for
prior periods from the date of the LTEP grant (January 2005) through June 30, 2006.
Occupancy and Equipment Costs
Occupancy and equipment costs increased $0.8 million for the quarter and $2.2 million
year-to-date due to an increase in leased space for NWQ, Tradewinds and Santa Barbara.
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Amortization of Intangibles
Amortization of intangibles increased $0.1 million during the third quarter of 2007 as a
result of amortization of intangible assets associated with the HydePark acquisition (See
Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Goodwill and Intangible Assets for
further information).
Amortization of intangibles decreased $0.4 million year-to-date reflecting a $0.6 million
catch-up adjustment made during the prior year as a result of an increase in the final
valuation of intangible assets associated with the Santa Barbara acquisition versus the
previous estimate. This catch-up adjustment was partially offset by an increase in
amortization expense due to the HydePark acquisition.
Outside and Professional Services
Outside and professional services expense, which does not include expenses relating to the
pending transaction led by MDP, increased $2.9 million for the third quarter and $4.6
million year-to-date primarily due to increases in electronic information and information
technology expenses as we provide our investment and research teams with more data and other
tools to better manage their portfolios.
Minority Interest Expense
Minority interest expense results from key employees at NWQ, Tradewinds, Symphony, and Santa
Barbara having been granted non-controlling equity-based profits interests in their
respective businesses (see also Capital Resources, Liquidity and Financial Condition below
for further information).
All Other Operating Expenses
All other operating expenses, including advertising and promotional costs, travel and
entertainment, and other expenses increased approximately $2.5 million for the third quarter
driven mainly by recruiting and relocation.
All other operating expenses increased $16.2 million year-to-date due to an increase in
structuring fees paid in connection with the initial public offering of our closed-end funds
and an increases in severance and recruiting. During the first three quarters of 2007, we
paid approximately $8.8 million in structuring fees compared with $4.9 million paid during
the comparable 2006 period.
Other Income/(Expense)
Other income/(expense) includes realized gains and losses on investments and miscellaneous
income/(expense), including the gain or loss on the disposal of property.
The following is a summary of other income/(expense) for the three-month and nine-month
periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:
Other Income/(Expense)
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
Gains/(Losses) on Investments
|
|
$
|
478
|
|
|
$
|
6,976
|
|
|
$
|
3,640
|
|
|
$
|
12,820
|
|
Gains/(Losses) on Fixed Assets
|
|
|
(40
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(101
|
)
|
|
|
(171
|
)
|
Miscellaneous Income/(Expense)
|
|
|
(9,406
|
)
|
|
|
(256
|
)
|
|
|
(9,139
|
)
|
|
|
(315
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
(8,968
|
)
|
|
$
|
6,720
|
|
|
$
|
(5,600
|
)
|
|
$
|
12,334
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total other income/(expense) declined $15.7 million for the quarter when compared to the
prior year. Gains recorded on the sale of investment securities declined $6.5 million for
the third quarter of 2007 due to a $5.7 million gain recorded during the third quarter of
prior year that resulted from the disposition of our minority interest in Institutional
Capital Corporation (ICAP). Miscellaneous Expense increased $9.1 million during the
third quarter of 2007 primarily due to a $6.2 million payment to Merrill Lynch, Pierce,
Fenner & Smith to terminate a compensation agreement in respect of certain of the Companys
previously offered closed-end funds under which the Company was obligated to make payments
over time based on the assets of the respective closed-end funds. This one-time termination
payment was included in other non-operating expense. In addition to the termination
payment, approximately $3.3 million related to the MDP transaction was recorded as
miscellaneous non-operating expense.
Year-to-date other income/(expense) decreased $17.9 million over the prior year due to a
reduction of $9.1 million in realized gains on the sale of investments, $8.8 million of
which is due to gains realized in 2006 related to our sale of ICAP. In addition to this
reduction, miscellaneous non-operating expense increased $8.8 million as discussed above.
Net Interest Expense
The following is a summary of net interest expense for the three-month and nine-month periods
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:
Net Interest Expense
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
Dividend and Interest Revenue
|
|
$
|
3,627
|
|
|
$
|
3,008
|
|
|
$
|
9,580
|
|
|
$
|
7,198
|
|
Interest Expense
|
|
|
(8,306
|
)
|
|
|
(9,686
|
)
|
|
|
(26,701
|
)
|
|
|
(29,610
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
(4,679
|
)
|
|
$
|
(6,678
|
)
|
|
$
|
(17,121
|
)
|
|
$
|
(22,412
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net interest expense decreased $2.0 million in the third quarter and $5.3 million
year-to-date, due to a decline in outstanding debt and an increase in cash on hand.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
SFAS No. 157
On September 15, 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, (SFAS No.
157). SFAS No. 157 provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and
liabilities by defining fair value, establishing a framework for measuring fair value, and
expanding disclosure requirements about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 does not
require any new fair value measurements. Prior to this standard, methods for measuring fair
value were diverse and inconsistent, especially for items that are not
actively traded. The standard clarifies that, for items that are not actively traded, such
as certain kinds of derivatives, fair value should reflect the price in a transaction with a
market participant, including an adjustment for risk, not just the companys mark-to-market
model value. The standard also requires expanded disclosure of the effect on earnings for
items measured using unobservable data.
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Under SFAS No. 157, fair value refers to the price that would be received to sell an asset
or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the
market in which the reporting entity transacts. SFAS No. 157 clarifies the principle that
fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the
asset or liability. In support of this principle, SFAS No. 157 establishes a fair value
hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. The fair
value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest
priority to unobservable data (for example, the reporting entitys own data). Finally,
under SFAS No. 157, fair value measurements would be separately disclosed by level within
the fair value hierarchy.
SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is
permitted. The Company has not completed a study of what effect SFAS No. 157 will have on
its financial position and results of operations.
SFAS No. 159
During February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment to FASB Statement No. 115. SFAS
No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other
items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities
with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related
assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting
provisions. This statement is effective as of the beginning of an entitys first fiscal
year that begins after November 15, 2007. We have not yet made a determination as to which
(if any) financial instruments and other items we will measure at fair value.
Capital Resources, Liquidity and Financial Condition
Our primary liquidity needs are to support working capital requirements, service
indebtedness and fund capital expenditures. Our principal sources of liquidity are cash
flows from operating activities and borrowings under available credit facilities and
long-term notes.
Senior Term Notes
On September 12, 2005, Nuveen Investments issued $550 million of senior unsecured notes,
consisting of $250 million of 5-year senior term notes and $300 million of 10-year senior
term notes. The Company received approximately $544.4 million in net proceeds after
discounts. The 5-year senior term notes bear interest at an annual fixed rate of 5.0%,
payable semi-annually beginning March 15, 2006. The 10-year senior term notes bear interest
at an annual fixed rate of 5.5%, payable semi-annually also beginning March 15, 2006. The
net proceeds from the notes were used to repay a portion of the outstanding debt under the
bridge credit facility that has since been refinanced (further discussed in our 2006 Form
10-K). The costs related to the issuance of the senior term notes were capitalized and are
being amortized to expense over their respective terms.
Senior Revolving Credit Facility
In addition to the senior term notes, the Company has a $400 million senior revolving credit
facility entered into in September 2005 that expires on September 15, 2010. At December 31,
2006, the Company had $100 million outstanding on this credit facility. During the first
three quarters of 2007 the Company repaid the entire amount outstanding at December 31, 2006
and there was no outstanding balance under this facility at September 30, 2007. The rate of
interest payable under the agreement is, at the Companys option, a function of either one
of various floating rate indices or the Federal Funds rate. The agreement requires the
Company to pay a facility fee at an annual rate of a range of 0.08% to 0.15% that is
dependent on our debt rating. Proceeds from borrowings under this facility may be used for
fulfilling day-to-day cash
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requirements and general corporate purposes, including
acquisitions, share repurchases and asset purchases. There are conventional financial
covenants associated with this credit facility, including a minimum net worth requirement
and a maximum leverage ratio. We were in compliance with those covenants as of September
30, 2007.
Other
In addition to the above facilities, our broker-dealer subsidiary may utilize available,
uncommitted lines of credit with no annual facility fees, which approximate $50 million, to
satisfy unanticipated, short-term liquidity needs. As of September 30, 2007 and December 31,
2006, no borrowings were outstanding on these uncommitted lines of credit.
Equity and Dividends
As part of the NWQ acquisition, key individuals of NWQ purchased a non-controlling, member
interest in NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC. The non-controlling interest of $0.1
million as of September 30, 2007, and $0.3 million as of September 30, 2006, is reflected in
minority interest on the consolidated balance sheets. This purchase allows management to
participate in NWQs profits above specified levels beginning January 1, 2003 subject to a
cap. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, we recorded approximately
$1.5 million and $2.8 million, respectively, of minority interest expense, which reflects
the portion of profits applicable to the minority owners. Beginning in 2004 and continuing
through 2008, the Company has the right to purchase the non-controlling members respective
interests in NWQ at fair value. During 2007, the Company exercised its right to call 25% of
the Class 4 NWQ minority members interests for approximately $22.6 million. Of the total
amount paid on March 2, 2007, $22.5 million was recorded as goodwill, with the rest as a
return of capital.
As further discussed in our 2006 Form 10-K, as part of the Santa Barbara acquisition, an
equity opportunity was put in place to allow key individuals to participate in Santa
Barbaras earnings growth over the next five years. During the first nine months of 2007
and 2006, we recorded approximately $2.2 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of minority
interest expense, which reflects the portion of profits applicable to the minority owners.
During 2006, new equity opportunities were put in place covering employees of NWQ,
Tradewinds, and Symphony. These programs allow key individuals of these businesses to
participate in the growth of their respective businesses over the next five years. Classes
of units were established at each subsidiary (collectively referred to as Units). Certain
of these Units vest on June 30
th
of each year from 2007 through the year 2011.
During the first nine months of 2007, we recorded approximately $2.1 million of minority
interest expense, which reflects the portion of profits applicable to minority owners. The
Units entitle the holders to receive a distribution of the cash flow from their business to
the extent such cash flow exceeds certain thresholds. The distribution thresholds increase
from year to year, and the distributions of the profits interests are also subject to a cap
in each year. Beginning in 2008 and continuing through 2012, the Company has the right to
acquire at fair value the Units of the non-controlling members.
At September 30, 2007, we held in treasury 40,569,999 shares of Nuveen Investments common
stock. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company is not permitted to repurchase
shares of its common stock without consent. Therefore, share repurchases under the program
have been suspended and no shares were repurchased in open market transactions during the
third quarter of 2007. During the first two quarters of 2007, the Company repurchased
822,083 shares of common stock in open market transactions as part of an on-going repurchase
program. A new share repurchase program was publicly announced and approved on August 9,
2006. This program replenished the existing share repurchase program by authorizing the
repurchase of up to 7 million shares of common stock. As a result of the replenishment and
the remaining 424,184 shares from the previous authorization, the Company was
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authorized to repurchase up to 7.4 million shares of common stock. As of September 30, 2007, the
remaining authorization covered approximately 5.7 million shares
During the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, we paid out dividends on common
shares totaling approximately $19.2 million and $57.3 million, respectively. The payment of
future dividends is dependent upon, among other things, our financial condition, results of
operations, capital requirements and alternative uses of capital.
Broker/Dealer
Our broker/dealer subsidiary is subject to requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Commission relating to liquidity and capital standards (See Note 3 to Consolidated Financial
Statements, Net Capital Requirement).
Adequacy of Liquidity
Management believes that cash provided from operations and borrowings available under its
uncommitted and committed credit facilities will provide the Company with sufficient
liquidity to meet its working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, future
contractual obligations and payment of its anticipated quarterly dividends.
Inflation
Our assets are, to a large extent, liquid in nature and therefore not significantly affected
by inflation. However, inflation may result in increases in our expenses, such as employee
compensation, advertising and promotional costs, and office occupancy costs. To the extent
inflation, or the expectation thereof, results in rising interest rates or has other adverse
effects upon the securities markets and on the value of financial instruments, it may
adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. A substantial decline
in the value of fixed-income or equity investments could adversely affect the value of
assets we manage, which in turn would result in a decline in investment advisory and
performance fee revenue.
Forward-Looking Information and Risks
From time to time, information we provide or information included in our filings with the
SEC (including Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q) may contain
statements that are not historical facts, but are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements
relate to future events or future financial performance and reflect managements
expectations and opinions. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by
terminology such as may, will, could, would, should, expect, plan,
anticipate, intend, believe, estimate, predict, potential, or comparable
terminology. These statements are only predictions, and our actual future results may
differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements due to
numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. All of the
forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors
discussed below and elsewhere in this report. These factors may not be exhaustive, and we
cannot predict the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual
results to differ materially from those predicted in any forward-looking statements. We
undertake no responsibility to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or any other reason.
Risks, uncertainties and other factors that pertain to our business and the effects of which
may cause our assets under management, earnings, revenues, profit margins, and/or our stock
price to decline include: (1) the effects of the substantial competition that we, like all
market participants, face in the investment management business; (2) our inability to access
third-party distribution channels to market our products
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or related reduction in fees we
might receive for services provided by these channels; (3) the adverse effects of declines
in securities markets and/or poor investment performance by our managers on our assets under
management and future offerings; (4) a decline in the market for closed-end funds, mutual
funds and managed accounts; (5) the adverse effect of structuring fees imposed by
distribution partners on new closed-end fund offerings; (6) the adverse effect of increases
in interest rates from their present levels on the net asset value of our assets under
management that are invested in fixed-income securities; (7) a significant and sustained
decline in equity markets resulting in a significant decrease in our assets under management
which would result in a reduction in revenue; (8) our failure to comply with contractual
requirements and/or guidelines in our client relationships; (9) our failure to comply with
various government regulations, including federal and state securities laws, and the rules
of the National Association of Securities Dealers; (10) our reliance on revenues from
investment management contracts that are subject to annual renewal by the independent board
of trustees overseeing the related funds according to their terms; (11) the loss of key
employees that could lead to the loss of assets; (12) burdensome regulatory developments;
(13) the impact of accounting pronouncements; (14) the effect of increased leverage on us as
a result of our incurrence of additional indebtedness as a result of our share repurchase
from St. Paul Travelers in 2005; (15) unforeseen developments in litigation involving the
securities industry or the Company; (16) changes in federal and state taxation that are
unfavorable to our mutual funds or other investment products; (17) failure to complete the
proposed merger could negatively impact the market price of our common stock and (18)
uncertainties associated with the merger may cause us to lose key personnel. Finally, the pending
transaction led by MDP continues to be subject to the satisfaction of
specified conditions set forth in the merger agreement. No
assurances can be given that the proposed transaction will be consummated.
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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
September 30, 2007
Market Risk
The following information, and information included elsewhere in this report, describes the
key aspects of certain financial instruments that have market risk.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
As of September 30, 2007, we had $550 million of senior unsecured notes, including $250
million of 5-year notes and $300 million of 10-year notes outstanding. The 5-year notes
bear interest at an annual fixed rate of 5.0% payable semi-annually, beginning March 15,
2006. The 10-year senior notes bear interest at an annual fixed rate of 5.5% payable
semi-annually, also beginning March 15, 2006. A change in interest rates would have had no
impact on interest incurred on our fixed rate debt or cash flow, but would have had an
impact on the fair value of the debt. We estimate that a 100 basis point increase in
interest rates from the levels at September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006, would have
resulted in a net decrease in the fair value of our debt of approximately $21.8 million and
$27.8 million, respectively.
As of September 30, 2007 there was no outstanding balance under our senior revolving credit
facility.
Our investments consist primarily of Company-sponsored managed investment funds that invest
in a variety of asset classes. Additionally, the Company periodically invests in new
advisory accounts to establish a performance history prior to a potential product launch.
Company-sponsored funds and accounts are carried on our consolidated financial statements at
fair market value and are subject to the investment performance of the underlying sponsored
fund or account. Any unrealized gain or loss is recognized upon the sale of the investment.
The carrying value of the Companys investments in fixed-income funds or accounts, which
expose us to interest rate risk, was approximately $77 million and $54 million at September
30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. We estimate that a 100 basis point increase in interest
rates from the levels at September 30, 2007, would result in a net decrease of approximately
$1 million in the fair value of the fixed-income investments at September 30, 2007. We
estimate that a 100 basis point increase in interest rates from the levels at September 30,
2006, would have resulted in a net decrease of approximately $2 million in the fair value of
the fixed-income investments at September 30, 2006.
Also included in investments at September 30, 2007 are certain swap agreements and futures
contracts that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The futures contracts and swap
agreements are being used to mitigate overall market risk related to our investments in
recently created product portfolios that are not yet marketed. The fair value of these
non-hedging derivatives was a net liability of approximately $0.3 million and $0.8 million at September 30, 2007 and
2006, respectively. We estimate that a 100 basis point increase in interest rates from the
levels at September 30, 2007, would have resulted in a net increase in the fair market value
of the open derivatives of $0.9 million. We estimate that a 100 basis point increase in
interest rates from the levels at September 30, 2006, would have resulted in a net increase
in the fair market value of the open derivatives of $1.6 million. See Note 6 Derivative
Financial Instruments to our Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.
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Equity Market Sensitivity
As discussed above in the interest rate sensitivity section, we invest in certain
Company-sponsored managed investment funds and accounts that invest in a variety of asset
classes. The carrying value of the Companys investments in funds and accounts subject to
equity price risk is approximately $64 million and $46 million, at September 30, 2007 and
2006, respectively. As of September 30, 2007 we estimate that a 10% adverse change in
equity prices would result in a decrease of approximately $6 million in the fair value of
equity assets. As of September 30, 2006, we estimate that a 10% adverse change in equity
prices would have resulted in decreases of approximately $5 million in the fair value of our
equity securities. The model to determine sensitivity assumes a corresponding shift in all
equity prices.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Effective as of September 30, 2007, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the
supervision and with the participation of the Companys management, including the Companys
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, President, and Principle Financial Officer, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b). Based upon that evaluation, the
Companys Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, President, and Principal Financial Officer
concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective and no changes
are required at this time. In connection with managements evaluation, pursuant to the
Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(d), no changes during the quarter ended September 30, 2007 were
identified that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
As disclosed on a Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2007, Nuveen Investments, Inc. (the Company) and
other named defendants entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the plaintiffs in
the putative class action lawsuits filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery
Division, consolidated under the caption
Robert Summerfield v. Nuveen Investments, Inc., et al.
,
Case No. 07CH 16315, and in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware in and for New Castle
County, captioned
Brockton Contributory Retirement Sys. v. Nuveen Investments, Inc.
, Case No. 3060.
These actions, as previously disclosed in our Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2007 (the Definitive Proxy Statement), were filed in
connection with the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the merger agreement) entered into by Nuveen
Investments on June 19, 2007, providing for the acquisition of Nuveen Investments by a group of
private equity investors led by Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC in a merger (the merger).
Under the terms of the MOU, Nuveen Investments, the other named defendants and plaintiffs have
agreed to settle the above actions. Nuveen Investments and the other defendants deny the
allegations in the actions and deny having committed, or having aided and abetted, any breach of
fiduciary duty or other violation of state or federal law in connection with the entry into the
merger agreement. The settlement will be subject to customary conditions, including court approval
following notice to members of the proposed settlement class. If approved by the court, the
settlement will resolve all claims that were or could have been brought on behalf of the proposed
settlement class in the actions being settled, including all claims relating to the merger, the
merger agreement and any disclosure made in connection therewith. In addition, as part of the
proposed settlement, we have agreed to pay $1,000,000 to the plaintiffs counsel for their fees and
expenses, subject to final approval of the settlement and such fees by the court. The merger may
be consummated prior to final court approval of the settlement.
The MOU will not affect the amount of consideration to be paid to the stockholders of Nuveen
Investments in connection with the merger.
Pursuant to the MOU, we made certain supplemental disclosures in the Form 8-K filed on September 4,
2007; however, the Company did not make any admission that such supplemental disclosures were
material or that its prior disclosures were in any way inadequate or misleading.
From time to time, the Company is involved in legal matters relating to claims arising in the
ordinary course of business such as disputes with employees or customers, and in regulatory
inquiries that may involve the industry generally or be specific to the Company. There are
currently no such matters or inquiries pending that the Company believes would have a material
adverse effect on our business or financial condition.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Other than the three additional risk factors set forth below, there
have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Failure to complete the merger could negatively impact the market price of our common stock.
If the merger is not completed for any reason, we will be subject to a number of material risks,
including the following:
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|
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the market price of our common stock may decline substantially to the extent that the
current market price of our common stock reflects a market assumption that the merger will
be completed;
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|
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|
|
costs relating to the merger agreement, such as legal, accounting and financial advisory
fees, and in specified circumstances, termination and expense reimbursement fees, must be
paid by us even if the merger is not
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|
|
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completed and our ability to recover from the purchaser and certain guarantors of the
purchaser will be limited and subject to certain conditions; and
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|
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the diversion of our managements attention from the day-to-day business of Nuveen
Investments and the potential disruption to our employees and our relationships with
customers, clients, investment teams and distributors during the period before the
completion of the merger may make it difficult for us to achieve our strategic plan if the
merger does not occur.
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Although the proposed merger has been approved by our stockholders, certain conditions to closing
the transaction remain to be satisfied. In certain circumstances, we and/or the purchaser may each
have the right to terminate the merger agreement. Upon such termination and under specified
circumstances, we may be required to reimburse the purchaser for certain of its expenses up to a
maximum of $20 million and to pay to the purchaser a termination fee of $200 million (less the
amount of reimbursed expenses). See the Agreement and the Plan of Merger dated June 19, 2007,
which is incorporated by reference to the Companys Form 8-K filed June 20, 2007.
Further, if the merger is terminated and our board of directors seeks another merger or business
combination, stockholders cannot be certain that we will be able to find a party willing to pay an
equivalent or better price than the price to be paid in the merger.
Uncertainties associated with the merger may cause us to lose key personnel.
Our current and prospective employees may be uncertain about their future roles and relationships
with us following the completion of the merger. This uncertainty may adversely affect our ability
to attract and retain key management and employees during the period prior to completion of the
merger.
A case pending before the United States Supreme Court could result in states not being able to tax in-state and out-of-state bonds
differently which could adversely affect us
The Kentucky Court of Appeals, in
Davis V. Kentucky Department of Revenue
, ruled that Kentuckys tax on interest income derived from bonds
from states other than Kentucky discriminates against interstate commerce and is therefore unconstitutional. The United States Supreme Court has agreed
to review that case, and is likely to issue a decision during the first half of 2008. A ruling declaring that Kentuckys
differentiation of the taxation of in-state and out-of-state bonds is unconstitutional would likely be applied in other states that have similar tax laws. Such a
ruling would require that such states treat income derived from in-state and out-of-state bonds equally, either exempting both or taxing both.
This could reduce the attractiveness of our single-state municipal bond funds, in turn reducing the sales of such funds shares, increasing redemptions of open-end
single-state municipal bond funds, and possibly leading to the reconfiguration, consolidation or liquidation of some or all of the Companys
single-state municipal bond funds which could result in a reduction in our assets under management and could have an adverse effect on our financial results.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
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(c) Total
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(d) Maximum
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Number
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Number
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of Shares
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of Shares
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Purchased
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that May
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(a) Total
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as Part of
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Yet Be
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Number
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(b) Average
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a Publicly
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Purchased
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of Shares
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Price Paid
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Announced
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Under the
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Period
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Purchased
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per Share
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Program
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Program
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Share purchases prior to July 1, 2007
under current repurchase program:
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1,665,217
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$
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50.30
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1,665,217
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5,758,967
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July 1, 2007 July 31, 2007
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5,758,967
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August 1, 2007 August 31, 2007
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5,758,967
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September 1, 2007 September 30, 2007
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17,947
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62.59
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17,947
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5,741,020
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Total
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1,683,164
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$
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1,683,164
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5,741,020
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A new share repurchase program was publicly announced and approved on August 9, 2006. This program
replenished the existing share repurchase program by authorizing the repurchase of up to 7 million
shares of common stock. As a result of the replenishment and the remaining 424,184 shares from the
previous authorization, the Company was authorized to repurchase up to 7.4 million shares of common
stock. As of September 30, 2007, the remaining authorization covered approximately 5.7 million
shares. There is not a pre-determined expiration date for this plan. However, under the Merger
Agreement the Company is not permitted to repurchase shares of its common stock without consent so
share repurchases under the program have been suspended.
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At a Special Meeting of Stockholders held on September 18, 2007, stockholders voted to adopt the
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 19, 2007, among the Company, Windy City Investments,
Inc. and Windy City Acquisition Corp., pursuant to which each outstanding share of common stock of
the Company will be converted into the right to receive $65.00 in cash.
The vote of holders of the following number of shares of Class A Common Stock represented at the
Special Meeting to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger was:
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For:
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Against:
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Abstain:
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52,957,531
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5,768,689
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1,218,554
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Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibits. Certain of the following exhibits were previously filed as exhibits to registration
statements or reports filed by the Company with the Commission and are incorporated herein by
reference to such statements or reports and made a part hereof. Exhibit numbers which are
identified with an asterisk (*) have such documents filed herewith. See exhibit index on page E-1.
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31.1*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
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31.2*
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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32.1*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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32.2*
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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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
thereunto duly authorized.
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NUVEEN INVESTMENTS, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date:
October 19, 2007
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By
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/s/ Glenn R. Richter
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Glenn R. Richter
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Executive Vice President and
Chief Administrative Officer
Principal Financial Officer
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Date:
October 19, 2007
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By
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/s/ Sherri A. Hlavacek
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Sherri A. Hlavacek
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Vice President and Corporate
Controller
Principal Accounting Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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31.1*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
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31.2*
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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32.1*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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32.2*
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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