Cohen & Steers Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

NEW YORK, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc.
(NYSE: CNS) reported net income of $13.6 million, or $0.32 per share (diluted
and basic), for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, compared with net income of
$18.6 million, or $0.44 per diluted share and $0.45 per basic share, for the
quarter ended June 30, 2007. Total revenue for the second quarter of 2008 was
$55.3 million, a decrease of 20.3% from $69.3 million for the second quarter
of 2007.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the company recorded net income of
$26.6 million, or $0.63 per share (diluted and basic), compared with net
income of $40.9 million, or $0.96 per diluted share and $0.98 per basic share
for the 2007 period. Total revenue was $108.9 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2008, a decrease of 25.4% from $146.1 million for the 2007 period.
The decline in revenue and net income was primarily attributable to lower
average assets under management and lower investment banking fees.
Assets Under Management
Assets under management were $27.0 billion at June 30, 2008, a decrease of
5.6% from $28.6 billion at March 31, 2008 and a decrease of 22.0% from $34.6
billion at June 30, 2007. The decrease from March 31, 2008 was due to market
depreciation of $1.6 billion. The decrease from June 30, 2007 was due to
market depreciation of $6.5 billion and net outflows of $1.1 billion.
At June 30, 2008, U.S. REIT common stocks comprised 44% of total assets,
compared with 46% at June 30, 2007. Non-U.S. investors held approximately 21%
of the assets managed by the company at June 30, 2008, compared with 19% at
June 30, 2007.
"The challenging investment environment has spread to most other sectors
of the market, with most of the major market averages now indicating a bear
market," said Martin Cohen, co-chairman and co-chief executive officer. "We
are, however, encouraged by our asset flow trends this quarter, particularly
with respect to institutional separate accounts, where we continued to
diversify beyond U.S. real estate securities."
Asset Management Segment
Total revenue for the asset management segment was $54.4 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of 18.0% from $66.4 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2007. Pretax income was $22.7 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of 23.4% from $29.6 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2007.
Assets under management were $27.0 billion at June 30, 2008, a decrease of
22.0% from $34.6 billion at June 30, 2007. The decrease was a result of market
depreciation of $6.5 billion and net outflows of $1.1 billion.
The company recorded net outflows of $158 million from open-end mutual
funds during the quarter ended June 30, 2008. Outflows of $818 million were
partially offset by inflows of $660 million.
Institutional separate accounts had net inflows of $158 million during the
quarter ended June 30, 2008. Inflows of $776 million, resulting primarily from
Large Cap Value mandates, were partially offset by outflows of $618 million.
"Despite current conditions, we continue to expand our investment
capabilities, strengthen our infrastructure and add new distribution
partners," said Robert Steers, co-chairman and co-chief executive officer.
Investment Banking Segment
Total revenue for the investment banking segment was $840,000 for the
quarter ended June 30, 2008, compared with $2.9 million for the quarter ended
June 30, 2007. Pretax loss was $783,000 for the three months ended June 30,
2008, compared with pretax income of $412,000 for the second quarter of 2007.
Revenue from investment banking activity is dependent on the completion of
transactions, the timing of which cannot be predicted.
Balance Sheet Information
As of June 30, 2008, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
(excluding cash and marketable securities attributable to the consolidation of
the company's investment in its long-short global real estate fund) were $185
million. As of June 30, 2008, stockholders' equity was $278 million and the
company had no long-term or short-term debt.
Conference Call Information
Cohen & Steers will hold a conference call tomorrow, July 24, 2008 at
11:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the company's second quarter results. Investors
and analysts can access the live conference call by dialing (866) 672-2663
(U.S.) and (973) 582-2772 (international); passcode: 56344159. Participants
should plan to register at least 10 minutes before the conference call begins.
A replay of the call will be available for two weeks starting at
approximately 2:00 p.m. (ET) on July 24, 2008 and can be accessed at (800)
642-1687 (U.S.) and (706) 645-9291 (international); passcode: 56344159.
Internet access to the Web cast, which includes audio (listen-only), will be
available on the company's Web site at www.cohenandsteers.com under "Corporate
Info." The Web cast will be archived on the Web site for two weeks.
About Cohen & Steers, Inc.
Cohen & Steers is a manager of income-oriented equity portfolios
specializing in U.S. and international real estate securities, large cap value
stocks, utilities and listed infrastructure securities, and preferred
securities. The company also offers alternative investment strategies such as
hedged real estate securities portfolios and private real estate multimanager
strategies. Headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Brussels,
Hong Kong and Seattle, Cohen & Steers serves individual and institutional
investors through a broad range of investment vehicles.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and other statements that Cohen & Steers may make may
contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
which reflect the company's current views with respect to, among other things,
its operations and financial performance. You can identify these
forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes,"
"expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks,"
"approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or
the negative versions of these words or other comparable words. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties.
Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause
actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these
statements. The company believes that these factors include, but are not
limited to, those described in the "Risk Factors" section of the company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, which is
accessible on the Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov
and on the company's Web site at www.cohenandsteers.com. These factors should
not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the
other cautionary statements that are included in this release. The company
undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking
statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or
otherwise.

Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
For the Periods Ended
(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended % Change From
June 30, March 31, June 30, March 31, June 30,
2008 2008 2007 2008 2007
Revenue
Investment advisory
and administration
fees $47,901 $46,643 $56,186
Distribution and
service fees 5,202 5,374 7,746
Portfolio consulting
and other 1,307 1,570 2,425
Investment banking
fees 840 51 2,930
Total revenue 55,250 53,638 69,287 3.0% (20.3%)
Expenses
Employee compensation
and benefits 17,957 17,432 20,094
Distribution and
service fees 6,744 6,622 9,297
General and
administrative 8,283 8,031 8,146
Depreciation and
amortization 839 1,106 1,731
Amortization, deferred
commissions 1,017 1,996 2,755
Total expenses 34,840 35,187 42,023 (1.0%) (17.1%)
Operating income 20,410 18,451 27,264 10.6% (25.1%)
Non-operating income
Interest and dividend
income 1,709 1,787 2,043
(Loss) gain from
marketable
securities - net (364) 56 716
Loss from sale of
property and
equipment - net - - (2)
Foreign currency
gain - net 145 355 1
Total non-operating
income 1,490 2,198 2,758 (32.2%) (46.0%)
Income before provision
for income taxes 21,900 20,649 30,022 6.1% (27.1%)
Provision for income
taxes 8,319 7,649 11,400
Net income $13,581 $13,000 $18,622 4.5% (27.1%)
Earnings per share
Basic $0.32 $0.31 $0.45 4.6% (27.1%)
Diluted $0.32 $0.31 $0.44 4.7% (26.0%)
Weighted average
shares outstanding
Basic 41,850 41,903 41,809
Diluted 42,037 42,134 42,666

Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
For the Periods Ended
(in thousands, except per share data)

Six Months Ended % Change From
June 30, June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 2007
Revenue
Investment advisory and
administration fees $ 94,544 $108,342
Distribution and service fees 10,576 14,126
Portfolio consulting and other 2,877 4,910
Investment banking fees 891 18,676
Total revenue 108,888 146,054 (25.4%)
Expenses
Employee compensation and benefits 35,389 42,356
Distribution and service fees 13,366 18,564
General and administrative 16,314 15,417
Depreciation and amortization 1,945 3,402
Amortization, deferred commissions 3,013 4,825
Total expenses 70,027 84,564 (17.2%)
Operating income 38,861 61,490 (36.8%)
Non-operating income
Interest and dividend income 3,496 3,700
(Loss) gain from marketable
securities - net (308) 911
Loss from sale of property and
equipment - net - (2)
Foreign currency gain (loss) - net 500 (75)
Total non-operating income 3,688 4,534 (18.7%)
Income before provision for income
taxes 42,549 66,024 (35.6%)
Provision for income taxes 15,968 25,086
Net income $ 26,581 $ 40,938 (35.1%)
Earnings per share
Basic $ 0.63 $ 0.98 (35.0%)
Diluted $ 0.63 $ 0.96 (34.1%)
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 41,877 41,895
Diluted 42,086 42,746

Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Selected Segment Financial Data (Unaudited)
For the Periods Ended
(in thousands)

Three Months Ended % Change From
June 30, March 31, June 30, March 31, June 30,
2008 2008 2007 2008 2007
Asset Management
Total revenue $54,410 $53,587 $66,357 1.5% (18.0%)
Total expenses (33,118) (33,450) (39,135) (1.0%) (15.4%)
Net non-operating
income 1,391 2,009 2,388 (30.8%) (41.8%)
Income before
provision for income
taxes $22,683 $22,146 $29,610 2.4% (23.4%)

Investment Banking
Total revenue $ 840 $ 51 $ 2,930 1,547.1% (71.3%)
Total expenses (1,722) (1,737) (2,888) (0.9%) (40.4%)
Net non-operating
income 99 189 370 (47.6%) (73.2%)
(Loss) income before
provision for income
taxes $ (783) $(1,497) $ 412 (47.7%) *

Total
Total revenue $55,250 $53,638 $69,287 3.0% (20.3%)
Total expenses (34,840) (35,187) (42,023) (1.0%) (17.1%)
Net non-operating
income 1,490 2,198 2,758 (32.2%) (46.0%)
Income before
provision for income
taxes $21,900 $20,649 $30,022 6.1% (27.1%)

Six Months Ended % Change From
June 30, June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 2007
Asset Management
Total revenue $107,997 $127,378 (15.2%)
Total expenses (66,568) (74,809) (11.0%)
Net non-operating income 3,400 3,877 (12.3%)
Income before provision for
income taxes $ 44,829 $ 56,446 (20.6%)

Investment Banking
Total revenue $ 891 $ 18,676 (95.2%)
Total expenses (3,459) (9,755) (64.5%)
Net non-operating income 288 657 (56.2%)
(Loss) income before provision
for income taxes $ (2,280) $ 9,578 *

Total
Total revenue $108,888 $146,054 (25.4%)
Total expenses (70,027) (84,564) (17.2%)
Net non-operating income 3,688 4,534 (18.7%)
Income before provision for
income taxes $ 42,549 $ 66,024 (35.6%)

* Not meaningful

Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Assets Under Management (Unaudited)
For the Periods Ended
(in millions)

Three Months Ended % Change From
June 30, March 31, June 30, March 31, June 30,
2008 2008 2007 2008 2007

Closed-End Mutual Funds
Assets under management,
beginning of period $ 9,724 $10,274 $11,742
Inflows - - -
Market depreciation (193) (550) (551)
Total decrease (193) (550) (551)
Assets under management,
end of period $ 9,531 $ 9,724 $11,191 (2.0%) (14.8%)

Open-End Mutual Funds
Assets under management,
beginning of period $ 8,432 $ 8,900 $11,480
Inflows 660 888 1,601
Outflows (818) (1,131) (1,132)
Net inflows (outflows) (158) (243) 469
Market depreciation (630) (225) (830)
Total decrease (788) (468) (361)
Assets under management,
end of period $ 7,644 $ 8,432 $11,119 (9.3%) (31.3%)

Institutional Separate
Accounts
Assets under management,
beginning of period $10,414 $10,612 $10,330
Inflows 776 317 3,030
Outflows (618) (600) (389)
Net inflows (outflows) 158 (283) 2,641
Market appreciation
(depreciation) (787) 85 (721)
Total (decrease)
increase (629) (198) 1,920
Assets under management,
end of period $ 9,785 $10,414 $12,250 (6.0%) (20.1%)

Total
Assets under management,
beginning of period $28,570 $29,786 $33,552
Inflows 1,436 1,205 4,631
Outflows (1,436) (1,731) (1,521)
Net (outflows) inflows - (526) 3,110
Market depreciation (1,610) (690) (2,102)
Total (decrease)
increase (1,610) (1,216) 1,008
Assets under management,
end of period $26,960 $28,570 $34,560 (5.6%) (22.0%)

Cohen & Steers, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Assets Under Management (Unaudited)
For the Periods Ended
(in millions)

Six Months Ended % Change From
June 30, June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 2007

Closed-End Mutual Funds
Assets under management,
beginning of period $10,274 $11,391
Inflows - 202
Market depreciation (743) (402)
Total decrease (743) (200)
Assets under management, end of
period $ 9,531 $11,191 (14.8%)

Open-End Mutual Funds
Assets under management,
beginning of period $ 8,900 $ 9,575
Inflows 1,548 3,967
Outflows (1,949) (1,924)
Net (outflows) inflows (401) 2,043
Market depreciation (855) (499)
Total (decrease) increase (1,256) 1,544
Assets under management, end of
period $ 7,644 $11,119 (31.3%)

Institutional Separate Accounts
Assets under management,
beginning of period $10,612 $8,930
Inflows 1,093 4,688
Outflows (1,218) (948)
Net (outflows) inflows (125) 3,740
Market depreciation (702) (420)
Total (decrease) increase (827) 3,320
Assets under management, end of
period $ 9,785 $12,250 (20.1%)

Total
Assets under management,
beginning of period $29,786 $29,896
Inflows 2,641 8,857
Outflows (3,167) (2,872)
Net (outflows) inflows (526) 5,985
Market depreciation (2,300) (1,321)
Total (decrease) increase (2,826) 4,664
Assets under management, end of
period $26,960 $34,560 (22.0%)

SOURCE Cohen & Steers, Inc.

Matthew S. Stadler, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Cohen
& Steers, Inc., +1-212-446-9168