10-Q 1 v183705_10q.htm

  

  

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



 

FORM 10-Q



 

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2010

OR

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

For the Transition Period from  to 

Commission File Number: 1-9728



 

[GRAPHIC MISSING]

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 
Delaware   20-1938886
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

640 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(212) 303-7200

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)



 

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

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

     
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer x   Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not Check if Smaller
Reporting Company)
  Smaller reporting company o

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

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

As of May 4, 2010, there were 22,777,747 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share, issued and outstanding.

 

 


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

[GRAPHIC MISSING]

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
Form 10-Q Item No.   Page
No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 

Item 1.

Financial Statements.

    1  
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets — March 31, 2010 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2009     1  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) — for the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009     2  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity — for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited) and the Year Ended June 30, 2009     3  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) — for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009     4  
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)     5 – 17  

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

    18 – 38  

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

    38 – 40  

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

    40  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

    41  

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

    41  

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

    41  

Item 6.

Exhibits.

    42  
Signature     43  

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

i


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

   
  March 31,
2010
  June 30,
2009
     (Unaudited)     
ASSETS
                 
Current assets:
                 
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 29,922     $ 37,055  
Accounts receivable     12,296       7,523  
Prepaid and other current assets     2,241       1,574  
Total current assets     44,459       46,152  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,288 and $1,803, respectively     2,263       1,275  
Security deposits     1,229       1,119  
Deferred income taxes, net     3,315       3,209  
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost, fair value of $2,033 – (Note 5)     2,011        
Other investments, cost of $3,869 and $3,559, respectively – (Note 6)     4,101       3,252  
Total assets   $ 57,378     $ 55,007  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                 
Current liabilities:
                 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   $ 1,101     $ 636  
Accrued compensation and benefits     2,872       3,573  
Income taxes payable           46  
Total current liabilities     3,973       4,255  
Deferred rent     881       728  
Subtenant security deposit     237       234  
Total liabilities     5,091       5,217  
Commitments and contingencies – (Note 7)
                 
Stockholders’ equity:
                 
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 23,265,456 issued and 22,783,055 outstanding at March 31, 2010 and 22,502,992 issued and 22,198,811 outstanding at June 30, 2009, respectively     232       225  
Additional paid-in capital     55,519       50,848  
Retained earnings     491       1,256  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax     1       (307 ) 
Treasury stock, at cost, 482,401 and 304,181 shares, respectively – (Note 8)     (3,956 )      (2,232 ) 
Total stockholders’ equity     52,287       49,790  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 57,378     $ 55,007  

 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

1


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands, Except per Share Data)

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
     2010   2009   2010   2009
Operating Revenues:
                                   
Investment advisory and management fees   $ 14,494     $ 6,843     $ 38,525     $ 22,089  
Performance fees     212             708        
Total operating revenues     14,706       6,843       39,233       22,089  
Operating Expenses:
                                   
Employee related costs (excluding share-based
compensation)
    5,473       3,853       15,578       11,857  
Share-based compensation     1,864       1,270       3,795       3,391  
Occupancy and technology     785       524       2,865       2,133  
Professional fees and services     770       493       2,041       1,670  
General and administrative     583       297       1,486       1,235  
Depreciation and amortization     148       111       485       322  
Total operating expenses     9,623       6,548       26,250       20,608  
Operating Income     5,083       295       12,983       1,481  
Other Income:
                                   
Net realized gains (losses) on other investments – (Note 10)     16       (197 )      180       3,971  
Interest and other income     175       415       649       957  
Total other income     191       218       829       4,928  
Income Before Income Taxes     5,274       513       13,812       6,409  
Provision for income taxes     1,971       239       5,483       2,579  
Net Income   $ 3,303     $ 274     $ 8,329     $ 3,830  
Earnings Per Share: – (Note 11)
                                   
Basic and diluted   $ 0.15     $ 0.01     $ 0.37     $ 0.17  
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding:
                                   
Basic     22,448       22,171       22,269       22,101  
Diluted     22,601       22,171       22,403       22,101  
Cash dividends declared per share   $ 0.05     $ 0.03     $ 0.41     $ 0.21  

 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

2


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For The Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and Year Ended June 30, 2009
(Dollars and Shares in Thousands)

                   
  Preferred Stock
Series A
Convertible
  Common Stock   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
Net of Tax
  Treasury Stock   Total
Stockholders’
Equity
     Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount
Balances at June 30, 2008     10     $ 10       20,290     $ 203     $ 44,745     $ 698     $ (228 )      9     $ (83 )    $ 45,345  
Net income                                   5,860                         5,860  
Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net of tax                                         (915 )                  (915 ) 
Reclassification of realized losses included in net income, net of tax                                         836                   836  
Comprehensive income                                                                                      5,781  
Issuance and forfeitures of restricted share awards                 536       5       295                               300  
Amortization of unearned share-based compensation                             4,196                               4,196  
Conversion of preferred stock     (10 )      (10 )      1,667       17       (7 )                               
Common stock dividends                                   (5,302 )                        (5,302 ) 
Income tax benefit from dividends paid on unvested shares                             112                               112  
Net sales/purchases of shares for employee withholding                 (31 )            (203 )                  31       (207 )      (410 ) 
Repurchase of common shares                 (264 )                              264       (1,942 )      (1,942 ) 
Excess income tax benefit from vesting of restricted shares                             1,710                               1,710  
Balances at June 30, 2009                 22,198       225       50,848       1,256       (307 )      304       (2,232 )      49,790  
Net income                                   8,329                         8,329  
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax                                         407                   407  
Reclassification of realized gains included in net income, net of tax                                         (99 )                  (99 ) 
Comprehensive income                                                                                      8,637  
Issuance and forfeitures of restricted share awards                 698       6       815                               821  
Amortization of unearned share-based compensation                             2,974                               2,974  
Common stock dividends                                   (9,094 )                        (9,094 ) 
Income tax benefit from dividends paid on unvested shares                             148                               148  
Exercise of stock options                 65       1       273                               274  
Net sales/purchases of shares for employee withholding                 31             25                   (31 )      207       232  
Repurchase of common shares                 (209 )                              209       (1,931 )      (1,931 ) 
Excess income tax benefit from vesting of restricted shares                             436                               436  
Balances at March 31, 2010         $       22,783     $ 232     $ 55,519     $ 491     $ 1       482     $ (3,956 )    $ 52,287  

3


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)

   
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
     2010   2009
Cash flows from operating activities:
                 
Net income   $ 8,329     $ 3,830  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
                 
Deferred income taxes     (738 )      316  
Share-based compensation     3,795       3,391  
Depreciation and amortization     485       322  
Net realized gains on investments     (180 )      (3,971 ) 
Equity in net (income)/loss from limited liability company     (96 )      135  
Amortization of bond premiums     24        
Excess income tax benefit from vesting of restricted shares     (436 )      (1,696 ) 
Income tax benefit from payment of dividends on unvested shares     (148 )      (97 ) 
(Increase)/decrease in operating assets:
                 
Accounts receivable     (4,773 )      992  
Prepaid and other current assets     (266 )      (272 ) 
Increase/(decrease) in operating liabilities:
                 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     465       (197 ) 
Accrued compensation and benefits     (701 )      (3,781 ) 
Income taxes payable     538       346  
Deferred rent     153       (64 ) 
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities     6,451       (746 ) 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                 
Purchases of held-to-maturity securities     (2,434 )       
Proceeds from redemption of held-to-maturity securities     400        
Capital expenditures     (1,473 )      (19 ) 
Investments in Company-sponsored products and other investments     (41 )      (291 ) 
Security deposits, net     (107 )      (11 ) 
Proceeds from other transactions     6       4,938  
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities     (3,649 )      4,617  
Cash flows from financing activities:
                 
Cash dividends paid     (9,094 )      (4,636 ) 
Repurchase of common shares, net     (1,724 )      (2,113 ) 
Excess income tax benefit from vesting of restricted shares     436       1,696  
Income tax benefit from payment of dividends on unvested shares     148       97  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options     274        
Net gains (losses) on sale of shares for employee withholding     25       (223 ) 
Net cash used in financing activities     (9,935 )      (5,179 ) 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents during period     (7,133 )      (1,308 ) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     37,055       37,436  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 29,922     $ 36,128  
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
                 
Cash paid for income taxes   $ 5,792     $ 2,228  
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
                 
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax   $ 308     $ (524 ) 

4


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 1 — Organization

Business

Epoch Holding Corporation (“Epoch” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, is a holding company whose sole line of business is investment advisory and investment management services. The operations of the Company are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. (“EIP”). EIP is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Advisers Act”). EIP provides investment advisory and investment management services to retirement plans, mutual funds, endowments, foundations and high net worth individuals. Headquartered in New York, NY, the Company’s current product offerings include U.S. All Cap Value, U.S. Value, U.S. Smid (small/mid) Cap Value, U.S. Small Cap Value, U.S. Choice, Global Small Cap, Global Absolute Return, Global Choice, Global All Cap, International Small Cap, Balanced, and Global Equity Shareholder Yield.

Business Segments

The Company’s sole line of business is the investment advisory and investment management business. There are no other operating or reportable segments.

Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. The fiscal year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements and, in accordance with interim financial statement standards, does not include all disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and interim results of operations have been made. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for a full fiscal year. The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period presentation.

For a complete listing of the Company’s significant accounting policies, please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

The Company implemented the following accounting policy during the nine months ended March 31, 2010:

Held-to-Maturity Securities

During the nine months ended March 31, 2010, the Company purchased long-term debt securities. Since management has the positive intent and ability to hold these investments until they mature, these investments have been accounted for as held-to-maturity investments. The investments are carried at amortized cost. Premiums and discounts on investments in debt securities are amortized over the contractual lives of these securities. The method of amortization results in a constant effective yield on those securities. Interest on debt securities is recognized in income as earned.

5


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  – (continued)

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

FASB Codification

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles — a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162 (“SFAS 168”) (FASB ASC 105-10). SFAS 168 replaces all previously issued accounting standards and establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM (“FASB ASC” or “Codification”) as the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. All other accounting literature not included in the Codification will become nonauthoritative. SFAS 168 is effective for all interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The FASB ASC is not intended to change existing U.S. GAAP. The adoption of this pronouncement only resulted in changes to the Company’s financial statement disclosure references. As such, the adoption of this pronouncement had no effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In order to facilitate the transition to the FASB ASC, the Company has elected to show all references to the FASB ASC within this report on Form 10-Q along with a parenthetical reference to the previous accounting standard.

New Consolidation Guidance for Variable Interest Entities

In June 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-17 (SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)). ASU No. 2009-17 amends the guidance on the determination of the primary beneficiary of a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) from a quantitative model to a qualitative model and requires additional disclosures about an enterprise’s involvement in VIEs. Under the new qualitative model, the primary beneficiary must have the power to direct the activities of the VIE and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive gains that could be potentially significant to the VIE.

The Company adopted ASU No. 2009-17 effective January 1, 2010. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or earnings per share.

Fair Value

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurement. ASU 2010-06 adds disclosure requirements about transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 and separate disclosures about activity relating to Level 3 measurements and clarifies existing disclosure requirements related to the level of disaggregation and input and valuation techniques. As the update affected disclosures only, the adoption of the update did not have an impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Subsequent Events

In February 2010, the FASB issued an update to address certain implementation issues related to an entity’s requirement to perform and disclose subsequent events procedures. Effective upon its issuance, the update exempts the SEC filers from disclosing the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. As the update affected disclosures only, the adoption of the update did not have an impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

6


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 3 — Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with FASB ASC 820-10 (SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements), the Company established a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the reported date. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets are available for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.
Level 2 — quoted prices in markets that are not active or other pricing inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date.
Level 3 — prices or valuation techniques that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable as of the reported date. These financial instruments do not have active markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

An asset or liability’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).

FASB ASC 820-10 allows three types of valuation approaches: a market approach, which uses observable prices and other relevant information that is generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities; an income approach, which uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single, discounted present value amount; and a cost approach, which is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset.

Other Investments:

Other investments consist of investments in Company-sponsored investment vehicles, including mutual funds, an investment product separate account, and a limited liability company.

The investments in the mutual funds and in the separate account are accounted for as available-for-sale investments and valued under the market approach through the use of unadjusted quoted market prices available in an active market and are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. The fair market value of these investments at March 31, 2010 was $3.6 million.

The investment in the Epoch Global Absolute Return Fund, LLC is accounted for under the equity method, whereby the Company records its percentage share of realized and unrealized earnings or losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. Accordingly, FASB ASC 820-10 does not apply to this investment. The carrying value of this investment at March 31, 2010 was $0.5 million.

The following table presents, for each of the hierarchy levels previously described, the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value as of March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively (in thousands):

               
  Fair Value
Measurements
at March 31,
2010
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Fair Value
Measurements
at June 30,
2009
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3
Other investments:
                                                                       
Available-for-sale   $ 3,617     $ 3,617     $     $     $ 2,864     $ 2,864     $     $  

7


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 3 — Fair Value Measurements  – (continued)

The Company did not hold any financial liabilities measured at fair value at March 31, 2010 or June 30, 2009.

There were no transfers into and out of the Level 1, 2 and 3 categories in the fair value measurement hierarchy for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, respectively.

Financial Instruments that Approximate Fair Value

FASB ASC 825-10 (SFAS 107, Disclosure about Fair Value of Financial Instruments) requires disclosure of estimated fair values of certain financial instruments, both on and off the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The method and assumptions are as follows:

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

Cash consists of amounts held in checking and money market accounts. Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments in money market funds consisting of short-term securities of the U.S. government and its agencies with maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short maturity.

Security Deposits:

Security deposits are funds held in certificates of deposit as required by the lessors of the Company’s leased and subleased office premises. These investments mature, and are renewed, in one-year intervals, and accordingly are valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value.

Note 4 — Accounts Receivable

The Company’s accounts receivable balances do not include an allowance for doubtful accounts for the periods presented and there have been no bad debt expenses recognized during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Management believes these receivables are fully collectible.

Significant Customers

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, New York Life Investment Management, through the MainStay Epoch Funds and other funds subadvised by EIP (See Note 7, Strategic Relationship), accounted for approximately 19% and 14%, of consolidated operating revenues, respectively, while CI Investments Inc. (“CI”), a Canadian-owned investment management company, accounted for approximately 8% and 9% of consolidated operating revenues, respectively.

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009, CI accounted for approximately 12% and 13% of consolidated operating revenues, respectively.

Note 5 — Held-to-Maturity Securities

The Company’s investment securities classified as held-to-maturity consist of long-term debt securities. These investments are carried at amortized cost. Gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of these securities at March 31, 2010 are as follows (in thousands):

       
  Amortized
Cost
  Gross Unrealized   Fair
Value
     Gains   Losses
Held-to-maturity securities   $ 2,011     $ 22     $     $ 2,033  

The fair value of investments in held-to-maturity securities is valued under the market approach through the use of quoted prices for similar investments in active markets.

8


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 5 — Held-to-Maturity Securities  – (continued)

During the nine months ended March 31, 2010, a $0.4 million bond was called by the issuer, at cost. As such, no gain or loss was recognized.

The contractual maturities of the investment securities classified as held-to-maturity at March 31, 2010 are as follows (in thousands):

   
Contractual Maturities   Amortized
Cost
  Fair
Value
> 1 – 3 years   $ 1,485     $ 1,503  
> 3 – 5 years     526       530  
Total   $ 2,011     $ 2,033  

Note 6 — Other Investments

The Company’s Other investments at March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

               
  March 31, 2010   June 30, 2009
     Cost
Basis
  Gross Unrealized   Estimated
Fair
Value
  Cost
Basis
  Gross Unrealized   Estimated
Fair
Value
     Gains   Losses   Gains   Losses
Available-for-sale securities:
                                                                       
Epoch Global All Cap separate account   $ 2,255     $ 386     $ (25 )    $ 2,616     $ 2,072     $ 128     $ (142 )    $ 2,058  
Company-sponsored mutual funds     1,130       78       (207 )      1,001       1,099       34       (327 )      806  
Total available-for-sale securities     3,385       464       (232 )      3,617       3,171       162       (469 )      2,864  
Equity method investment:
                                                                       
Epoch Global Absolute Return Fund, LLC     484                   484       388                   388  
Total Other Investments   $ 3,869     $ 464     $ (232 )    $ 4,101     $ 3,559     $ 162     $ (469 )    $ 3,252  

The unrealized losses for each period presented have been unrealized for twelve months or more. Management has reviewed its investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment in accordance with its accounting policy outlined in Note 2 of the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. Based on management’s assessment, the Company does not believe that the declines are other-than-temporary for all periods presented. The gross unrealized losses from available-for-sale securities were primarily caused by overall weakness in the financial markets and world economy. The securities are expected to recover their value over time, and management has the intent and ability to hold these investments until such recovery occurs. Unrealized gains or losses from available-for-sale securities are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as a separate component of stockholders’ equity until realized.

9


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 6 — Other Investments  – (continued)

Proceeds as well as realized gains and losses recognized from investments classified as available-for-sale are as follows (in thousands):

           
  For the Three Months Ended March 31,
     2010   2009
       Gross Realized     Gross Realized
     Proceeds   Gains   Losses   Proceeds   Gains   Losses
Available-for-sale securities:
                                                     
Epoch Global All Cap separate account   $ 394     $ 36     $ (20 )    $ 390     $ 16     $ (212 ) 

           
  For the Nine Months Ended March 31,
     2010   2009
       Gross Realized     Gross Realized
     Proceeds   Gains   Losses   Proceeds   Gains   Losses
Available-for-sale securities:
                                                     
Epoch Global All Cap separate account   $ 2,182     $ 276     $ (124 )    $ 1,883     $ 29     $ (795 ) 

Realized gains and losses from available-for-sale securities are included in Other income in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations using the specific identification method.

Note 7 — Commitments and Contingencies

Employment Agreements

Besides the employment contract with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer dated November 28, 2007, there are no employment contracts with any other officers or employees of the Company. There are written agreements with certain employees, which provide for sales commissions or bonuses, subject to the attainment of certain performance criteria or continuation of employment. Such commitments under the various agreements total approximately $1.1 million at March 31, 2010. Of this amount, approximately $0.6 million is included in accrued compensation and benefits in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2010. An additional $0.3 million will be accrued during the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 and shortly thereafter. Approximately $0.2 million represents restricted stock awards to be issued during the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 and shortly thereafter.

Strategic Relationship

On July 9, 2009, EIP entered into a strategic relationship with New York Life Investment Management, whereby the MainStay Group of Funds adopted the Company’s family of mutual funds (the “Epoch Funds”). The transaction was approved by the Board of Directors of the Epoch Funds and subsequently approved by the shareholders of the Epoch Funds at a special meeting on October 30, 2009. The adoption of the Epoch Funds by New York Life Investments’ MainStay Group of Funds was completed in November 2009. EIP continues to be responsible for the day-to-day investment management of the funds through a sub-advisory relationship, while MainStay Investments (“MainStay”), the retail distribution arm of New York Life Investments, is responsible for the distribution and administration of the funds. Each former Epoch Fund is now co-branded as a “MainStay Epoch” Fund.

In addition to an existing sub-advisory relationship between EIP and New York Life Investments, and the adoption of the Epoch Funds indicated above, EIP and New York Life Investments have entered into an arrangement wherein, among other things, EIP and an affiliate of New York Life Investments have established a distribution and administration relationship with respect to certain separately managed account and unified managed account products, and New York Life Investments agrees to certain minimum sales targets.

10


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 7 — Commitments and Contingencies  – (continued)

Legal Matters

From time to time, the Company or its subsidiaries may become parties to claims, legal actions and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. Management is not aware of any claims which would have a material adverse effect on its condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Note 8 — Treasury Stock

Common Stock Repurchases

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, the Company repurchased 91,701 shares and 209,601 shares at a weighted-average price of $9.42 and $9.21, respectively, under the Company’s stock repurchase plan. The total cost of treasury stock acquired during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 was approximately $0.9 million and $1.9 million, respectively. All shares repurchased are shown as Treasury stock at cost, in the Stockholders’ equity section of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009, the Company repurchased 82,599 shares and 263,900 shares at a weighted-average price of $5.93 and $7.36, respectively. The total cost of treasury stock acquired during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009 was $0.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

At March 31, 2010, there were 317,599 shares of common stock available for repurchase under the stock repurchase program. The stock repurchase plan is not subject to an expiration date.

Employee Tax Withholding

To satisfy statutory employee tax withholding requirements related to the vesting of common shares, the Company purchases from employees shares relinquished by employees to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations. The Company may subsequently resell these acquired shares in the open market or include them as part of the shares repurchased under the stock repurchase program. At March 31, 2010, there were no shares held by the Company for resale in the open market related to employee tax withholdings. Any resulting gain or loss on resale is accounted for as an adjustment to Additional paid-in capital.

Note 9 — Share-Based Compensation

The Company has one share-based compensation plan, the 2004 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2004 Plan”), under which awards can be currently issued, and two expired share-based compensation plans with stock options which remain in force until they are exercised, cancelled or expire.

Restricted Stock Awards

The Company granted $6.6 million and $2.1 million in restricted stock awards to employees during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, a total of 647,983 shares were granted at a weighted average price of $10.24. For the three months ended March 31, 2009, a total of 336,753 shares were granted at a weighted average price of $6.13. Employee share-based compensation expense for restricted stock is recognized as follows: 12.5% immediately, and the remaining 87.5% ratably over the three-year vesting period of those awards.

The Company granted $6.8 million and $4.7 million in restricted stock awards to employees during the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. For the nine months ended March 31, 2010, a total of 669,521 shares were granted at a weighted average price of $10.19. For the nine months ended March 31, 2009, a total of 575,066 shares were granted at a weighted average price of $8.17.

11


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 9 — Share-Based Compensation  – (continued)

No non-employee director share awards were issued during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The Company granted $0.4 million in restricted stock awards to non-employee directors during the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. For the nine months ended March 31, 2010, a total of 43,459 shares were granted at a weighted-average price of $8.91. For the nine months ended March 31, 2009, a total of 38,620 shares were granted at a weighted-average price of $9.10. Non-employee director awards are recognized over a one-year period.

Neither employee nor director share awards are subject to performance-based accelerated vesting.

A summary of the Company’s nonvested shares under the 2004 Plan as of March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, as well as changes during the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, is presented below (shares in thousands):

       
  For the Nine Months Ended March 31,
     2010   2009
     Shares   Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
  Shares   Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at beginning of the period     1,111     $ 8.42       1,228     $ 7.34  
Granted under the 2004 Plan     713       10.12       613       8.23  
Shares vested under:
                                   
2004 Plan     (566 )      7.66       (561 )      6.39  
Forfeited     (14 )      8.37       (77 )      9.10  
Nonvested at end of the period     1,244     $ 9.74       1,203     $ 8.12  

The aggregate intrinsic value of nonvested shares at March 31, 2010 was $14.0 million.

Stock Option Awards

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, no employee stock options were issued.

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009, the Company issued nonqualified options to purchase 630,060 shares of common stock to employees of the Company under the 2004 Plan. These stock options vest and are recognized ratably over three years from the grant date and have a term of seven years. The options have an exercise price of $6.17. However, upon vesting, the options are exercisable only if the volume weighted-average price of the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds $9.25 for a period of at least 20 trading days. Issuance of these awards results in total stock compensation expense of approximately $1.1 million over the requisite service period. The fair value of the option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

A total of 44,725 employee stock options were exercised for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010. No employee stock options were exercised during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009.

12


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 9 — Share-Based Compensation  – (continued)

A summary of the Company’s stock options outstanding under the 2004 Plan as of March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, as well as changes during the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, is presented below (shares in thousands):

       
  For the Nine Months Ended March 31,
     2010   2009
     Stock Options   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Stock Options   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Fixed options:
                                   
Outstanding at beginning of period     630     $ 6.17           $  
Granted                 630       6.17  
Exercised     (45 )      6.17              
Forfeited     (13 )      6.17              
Outstanding at end of period     572     $ 6.17       630     $ 6.17  

The following table summarizes information about the 2004 Plan stock options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2010 (shares in thousands and intrinsic value in millions):

           
Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable
Exercise
Prices
  Number
Outstanding
  Contractual
Life
  Intrinsic
Value
  Number
Exercisable
  Contractual
Life
  Intrinsic
Value
$6.17
    572       5.85 years     $ 2,929       152       5.85 years     $ 780  

Total unrecognized compensation costs at March 31, 2010 for awards issued under the 2004 Plan, and weighted-average recognition period at March 31, 2010 are as follows (in thousands):

   
Award   Unrecognized
Compensation
Cost
  Weighted-Average
Recognition
Period
Unvested restricted stock   $ 8,862       2.4 years  
Unvested stock options     647       1.85 years  
Total unrecognized compensation costs   $ 9,509        

13


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 9 — Share-Based Compensation  – (continued)

Expired Stock Option Plan:

On January 12, 1993, the stockholders of J Net Enterprises, Inc. (“J Net”), the predecessor company to Epoch, approved the 1992 Incentive and Non-qualified Stock Option Plan (the “1992 Plan”). The 1992 Plan terminated in accordance with its terms on September 30, 2002. Options outstanding at the termination date totaled 877,500. Although the 1992 Plan has expired, the issued and outstanding options remain in force until they are exercised, cancelled or expire. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, a total of 450,000 of these options were exercised through a cashless method for 19,646 shares of common stock. Options outstanding under the 1992 Plan are summarized below (shares in thousands):

       
  For the Nine Months Ended March 31,
     2010   2009
     Stock Options   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Stock Options   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Fixed options:
                                   
Outstanding and exercisable at beginning of period     460     $ 10.18       460     $ 10.18  
Granted                        
Exercised     (450 )      10.125              
Expired                        
Outstanding and exercisable at end of period     10     $ 12.44       460     $ 10.18  

The following table summarizes information about the 1992 Plan stock options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2010 (shares in thousands):

           
Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable
Exercise
Prices
  Number
Outstanding
  Remaining
Contractual
Life
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
  Number
Exercisable
  Remaining
Contractual
Life
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
$12.4375     10       0.17 years     $       10       0.17 years     $  

Other Nonqualified Stock Options:

On September 14, 1999, nonqualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 140,000 shares of common stock were granted to the J Net Board of Directors and a non-employee then serving as the Secretary. On June 21, 2000, nonqualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock were granted to the former President and Chief Operating Officer and the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. On June 21, 2003, the former President and Chief Operating Officer and the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer’s employment contracts expired and were not renewed. The expiration of those contracts did not affect the expiration of the options, which expire on June 21, 2010.

14


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 9 — Share-Based Compensation  – (continued)

Changes in the nonqualified options outstanding are summarized below (shares in thousands):

       
  For the Nine Months Ended March 31,
     2010   2009
     Stock Options   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Stock Options   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Fixed options:
                                   
Outstanding and exercisable at beginning of period     575     $ 12.59       575     $ 12.59  
Granted                        
Exercised                        
Expired     (75 )      9.00              
Outstanding and exercisable at end of period     500     $ 13.13       575     $ 12.59  

The following table summarizes information about the above nonqualified stock options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2010 (in thousands):

           
Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable
Exercise
Prices
  Number
Outstanding
  Contractual
Life
  Intrinsic
Value
  Number
Exercisable
  Contractual
Life
  Intrinsic
Value
$13.125     500       0.22 years     $       500       0.22 years     $  

Note 10 — Other Income

Strategic Data Corporation Transaction

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000, J Net, the predecessor company to Epoch, made an investment in Strategic Data Corp. (“SDC”), a technology-related company that specialized in advertising optimization technology. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001, the carrying value of this investment was deemed to be impaired by J Net’s management and written down to zero.

On February 20, 2007, SDC’s stockholders approved the acquisition of its stock by Fox Interactive Media, Inc. (“FIM”). Under the terms of the agreement, FIM acquired all of the outstanding common stock, preferred stock, and vested and unvested stock options of SDC. The SDC merger also called for contingent payments, upon the achievement of certain targets and milestones, payable over a period of approximately 3.5 years from the closing date.

The merger agreement was subsequently amended during the quarter ended December 31, 2008 to provide for a final settlement of all contingent payments by December 31, 2008. As such, additional payments totaling $4.7 million were received in December 2008. These payments represented the final contingent payments and are included in Net realized gains on investments in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2009.

15


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 11 — Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net earnings, adjusted for the effect of dilutive securities, by the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the period. The Company uses the treasury stock method to reflect the dilutive effect of unexercised stock options.

The Company had 1,082,448 and 1,665,060 issued and outstanding stock options at March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The calculation of EPS excluded 510,000 of the issued and outstanding stock options for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, respectively, as the exercise price of those options was higher than the average market price of the common stock for the respective periods. The calculation of EPS excluded all of the 1,665,060 issued and outstanding stock options for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009, respectively, as the exercise price of those options was higher than the average market price of the common stock for the respective periods. The conversion of those particular options, whose exercise price was higher than the average market price of the common stock during the respective period, would have an anti-dilutive effect.

The table that follows presents the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively (in thousands, except per share data):

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
     2010   2009   2010   2009
Numerator:
                                   
Net income   $ 3,303     $ 274     $ 8,329     $ 3,830  
Denominator:
                                   
Weighted-average common shares outstanding     22,448       22,171       22,269       22,101  
Net common stock equivalents assuming the exercise of in-the-money stock options     153             134        
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding assuming dilution     22,601       22,171       22,403       22,101  
Earnings per share:
                                   
Basic and diluted   $ 0.15     $ 0.01     $ 0.37     $ 0.17  

Note 12 — Comprehensive Income

A summary of comprehensive income is as follows (in thousands):

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
     2010   2009   2010   2009
Net income   $ 3,303     $ 274     $ 8,329     $ 3,830  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
                                   
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities     67       (177 )      407       (1,278 ) 
Reclassification of realized (gains) losses to net income     (8 )      197       (99 )      754  
Comprehensive income   $ 3,362     $ 294     $ 8,637     $ 3,306  

16


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
  
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Note 13 — Special Cash Dividends

On November 16, 2009, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $0.30 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend was payable on December 15, 2009 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2009. The aggregate dividend payment totaled approximately $6.7 million.

On December 19, 2008, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend was payable on January 15, 2009 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2008. The aggregate dividend payment totaled approximately $2.6 million.

Note 14 — Subsequent Events

Dividends on Common Stock

On April 8, 2010, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, or approximately $1.1 million in total, payable on May 14, 2010 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on April 30, 2010. The Company expects regular quarterly cash dividends going forward to be paid in February, May, August and November of each fiscal year. However, the actual declaration of future cash dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, is subject to determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of the Company’s financial performance, as well as general business conditions, capital requirements, and any contractual, legal and regulatory restrictions. The Company may change its dividend policy at any time.

*****

17


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Set forth on the following pages is management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009. Such information should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements together with the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. When we use the terms the “Company,” “management,” “we,” “us,” and “our,” we mean Epoch Holding Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information included, or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other materials filed or to be filed by Epoch Holding Corporation (“Epoch” or the “Company”) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) contain statements that may be considered forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” and the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, may include projections of the Company’s future financial performance based on the Company’s anticipated growth strategies and trends in the Company’s business. These statements are only predictions based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In particular, you should consider the risks and uncertainties outlined in “Factors Which May Affect Future Results.”

These risks and uncertainties are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may include additional factors which could adversely impact the Company’s business and financial performance. Moreover, the Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company’s management to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can the Company’s management assess the impact of all factors on the Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The Company is under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, nor to conform the Company’s prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, and the Company does not intend to do so.

Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s:

business strategies and investment policies,
possible or assumed future results of operations and operating cash flows,
competitive position,
potential growth opportunities,
potential operating performance, achievements, productivity improvements, efficiency and cost reduction efforts,
expected tax rate,
product development, and
expectations with respect to the economy, securities markets, the market for mergers and acquisitions activity, the market for asset management activity and other industry trends.

18


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Available Information

Reports the Company files electronically with the SEC via the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system (“EDGAR”) may be accessed through the internet. The SEC maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, at www.sec.gov.

The Company maintains a website which contains current information on operations and other matters. The website address is www.eipny.com. Through the Investor Relations section of our website, and the “Financial Information” tab therein, we make available, free of charge, our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, Proxy Statement, and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.

Also available free of charge on our website within the Investors Relations section, and the “Corporate Governance” tab therein, is our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and charters for the Audit, Nominating/Corporate Governance, and the Compensation Committees of our Board of Directors.

Factors Which May Affect Future Results

There are numerous risks which may affect the results of operations of the Company. Factors which could affect the Company’s success include, but are not limited to, the ability to attract and retain clients, performance of the financial markets and invested assets managed by the Company, retention of key employees, misappropriation of assets and information by employees, system failures, significant changes in regulations, the costs of compliance associated with existing regulations and the penalties associated with non-compliance, and the risks associated with the loss of key members of the management team.

In addition, the Company’s ability to expand or alter its product offerings, whether through acquisitions or internal development is critical to its long-term success and has inherent risks. This success is dependent on the ability to identify and fund those products or acquisitions on terms which are favorable to the Company. There can be no assurance that any of these operating factors or acquisitions can be achieved or, if undertaken, they will be successful.

These and other risks related to our Company are discussed in detail under Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our significant accounting estimates are described in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, as well as Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. The Company’s Critical Accounting Estimates have not changed from those reported in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

Overview

The Company is a global asset management firm with accomplished and experienced professionals. Our professional staff averages over 20 years of experience in our industry. The Company was formed by its founders with the specific goal of responding to paradigm shifts within the sources of global equity investment returns and within the structure of the investment management business as a whole.

The Company combines in-house research and insight, an absolute-return orientation, and a dedication to serving the informed investor. Headquartered in New York City, the Company had approximately $12.6 billion in assets under management (“AUM”) as of March 31, 2010. The Company continues to remain debt-free and has substantial resources available to fund current operations as well as to continue to implement its long-term growth strategy.

The Company’s operating subsidiary, Epoch Investment Partners (“EIP”), is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Advisers Act”). It has one line of business, and that is to provide investment advisory and investment management services to its clients

19


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

such as investment companies, retirement plans, mutual fund clients, endowments, foundations, and high net worth individuals. These services are provided through both separately managed accounts and commingled vehicles, such as mutual funds and private investment funds. The overall investment philosophy is focused on achieving a superior risk-adjusted return by investing in companies that generate free cash flow and are undervalued relative to our investment team’s value determinations. Security selection and portfolio construction are designed to protect capital in declining markets while participating in rising markets.

Revenues are generally derived as a percentage of AUM. Therefore, among other factors, revenues are dependent upon:

performance of financial markets,
the ability to maintain existing clients, and
changes in the composition of AUM.

AUM consists of actively traded securities. The fair value of these securities is determined by an independent pricing service, which uses publicly available, unadjusted quoted market prices for measurement. The Company substantiates the values obtained with another independent pricing service to confirm that all prices are valid. Since virtually no security in AUM is fair valued by the Company, there is no significant judgment involved in the calculation of AUM in a way that directly impacts the Company’s revenue recognition.

Financial and Business Highlights

During the three months ended March 31, 2010, equity markets continued to improve. Favorable market conditions impacted our operations for the quarter through positive investment returns. Additionally, the Company continued to gain flows from both new and existing clients. Some notable achievements during the three months ended March 31, 2010 were as follows:

The Company’s AUM increased to approximately $12.6 billion at March 31, 2010, an increase of nearly $1.3 billion or slightly more than 11%, from approximately $11.4 billion at December 31, 2009. AUM at March 31, 2010 was more than double the $5.7 billion of AUM at March 31, 2009.
The Company’s distribution channels continued to expand. Net inflows exceeded $0.7 billion during the three-month period, the majority of which were flows from new clients. Net inflows for the past twelve months were approximately $3.8 billion, of which approximately $3.0 billion were from new clients.
Positive investment returns contributed $0.6 billion of the total AUM increase for the quarter as all investment products experienced positive investment returns. Nearly all of the Company’s investment products have outperformed their respective benchmarks since inception.
Operating revenues more than doubled from the same period a year ago, rising $7.9 million. Operating revenues increased by approximately 12%, or $1.6 million, compared with the previous quarter.
Operating income rose by approximately $4.8 million when compared with the same quarterly period a year ago. Operating margin was approximately 35% for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Operating income increased by approximately 17%, or $0.7 million, compared with the previous quarter,
On January 8, 2010, the Board of Directors declared an increase in the quarterly per share dividend rate on the Company’s Common Stock, from $0.03 per share to $0.05 per share.
The Company continues to repurchase outstanding common shares. The Company repurchased 91,701 shares during the three months ended March 31, 2010, and has repurchased 482,401 shares since the inception of the share buy-back program implemented in June 2008.

20


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary operating information for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 is presented in the table below:

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Operating Revenues   $ 14,706     $ 6,843     $ 7,863       115 % 
Operating Income   $ 5,083     $ 295     $ 4,788       1,623 % 
Operating Margin(1)     35 %      4 %      NM       NM  
Net Income   $ 3,303     $ 274     $ 3,029       1,105 % 
Earnings Per Share:
                                   
Basic and diluted   $ 0.15     $ 0.01     $ 0.14       NM  
Dividends declared per share   $ 0.05     $ 0.03     $ 0.02       67 % 
AUM (in millions)   $ 12,616     $ 5,669     $ 6,947       123 % 

NM — not meaningful

(1) Defined as operating income divided by total operating revenues.

Operating margin significantly improved from the same period a year ago. The main driver of this was the increase in revenue due to higher levels of AUM, primarily as a result of net inflows from new clients. Positive investment returns, particularly since March 2009, also contributed to the AUM increase. As the Company’s AUM continues to grow, it is expected that the operating margins, under the present business model, will also continue to increase.

Net income was significantly higher in the current quarter compared with the same quarter a year ago. Higher operating margin was the reason for this increase as operating leverage, defined as the total revenue growth rate that exceeds the expense growth rate, significantly increased from that of the previous year.

The average assets under management for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was approximately $11.9 billion compared to approximately $5.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2009, an increase of approximately 129%. U.S. equity markets increased approximately 50 – 60% from March 31, 2009. Global equity markets performed even better over the past twelve months.

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, operating expenses were higher to support increased capacity and operations growth, increasing 47% compared with the same period a year ago. Increased employee incentive compensation, in conjunction with the Company’s overall growth and performance, was a primary reason for the increase.

Strategic Relationship

On July 9, 2009, EIP entered into a strategic relationship with New York Life Investment Management, whereby the MainStay Group of Funds adopted the Company’s family of mutual funds (the “Epoch Funds”). The transaction was approved by the Board of Directors of the Epoch Funds and subsequently approved by the shareholders of the Epoch Funds at a special meeting on October 30, 2009. The adoption of the Epoch Funds by New York Life Investments’ MainStay Group of Funds was completed in November 2009. EIP continues to be responsible for the day-to-day investment management of the funds through a sub-advisory relationship, while MainStay Investments (“MainStay”), the retail distribution arm of New York Life Investments, is responsible for the distribution and administration of the funds. Each former Epoch Fund is now co-branded as a “MainStay Epoch” Fund.

In addition to an existing sub-advisory relationship between EIP and New York Life Investments, and the adoption of the Epoch Funds indicated above, EIP and New York Life Investments have entered into an arrangement wherein, among other things, EIP and an affiliate of New York Life Investments have established a distribution and administration relationship with respect to certain separately managed account and unified managed account products, and New York Life Investments agrees to certain minimum sales targets.

21


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Business Environment

As an investment management and advisory firm, our results of operations can be directly impacted by global market, political, and economic trends. The Company’s business environment and equity markets are influenced by several factors, including corporate profitability, investor confidence, unemployment, and financial market transparency. These factors can directly affect market appreciation or depreciation, which in turn, impacts our investment advisory and management business.

During the three months ended March 31, 2010, economic statistics continued to be varied. While the U.S. economy gradually recovered, unemployment rates continue to remain high. Although initial jobless claims started to decline by the end of the quarter, the unemployment rate remained close to 10%. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates at record-low levels, however the discount rate was increased from 50 basis points to 75 basis points. The domestic housing market remained weak, while inflation and the Consumer Price Index were relatively unchanged.

The international economy also began to steadily improve. However, concerns over the debt crisis in Greece and other Euro-zone nations, and its resultant impact across the globe, still persist.

Selected equity market performance for the past three, nine, and twelve months are as follows:

     
  Period Ended March 31, 2010
Index   Three
Months
  Nine
Months
  Twelve
Months
Dow Jones Industrial Average(1)     4.8 %      31.2 %      46.9 % 
S&P 500(2)     5.4 %      29.2 %      49.8 % 
NASDAQ Composite(3)     5.9 %      31.5 %      58.5 % 
Russell 3000(4)     5.9 %      43.9 %      52.4 % 
MSCI World (Net)(5)     3.2 %      26.2 %      52.4 % 

(1) Dow Jones Industrial Average is a trademark of Dow Jones & Company, which is not affiliated with Epoch.
(2) S&P 500 is a trademark of Standard & Poor’s, a division of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., which is not affiliated with Epoch.
(3) NASDAQ Composite Index is a trademark of the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc., which is not affiliated with Epoch.
(4) Russell 3000 Index is a trademark of Russell Investments, which is not affiliated with Epoch.
(5) MSCI World Index is a trademark of MSCI Inc., which is not affiliated with Epoch.

Company Impact and Outlook

The recent business environment has enabled the Company to further enhance its operating revenue stream and sustain its strong liquidity position. Significant flows from both new and existing clients, as well as the performance of the global equity markets over the past twelve months, have fostered the Company’s AUM growth.

Although the equity markets across the globe performed reasonably well during the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company continues to remain cautious about the environment, given the uncertain economic recovery, high unemployment in the U.S, as well as the continued concern over the debt crisis in Europe.

The increase in operating margins along with the continued strength in liquidity has allowed the Company to further develop its growth objectives and enhance the Company’s infrastructure, enabling the Company to stay well ahead of its AUM operating capacity. Management remains focused on ways to further develop our existing distribution channels. We continue to review and revise our resource allocations, cost containment and expense management policies, ensuring that operating costs are monitored, assessed and aligned with our business strategy.

22


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Assets Under Management (“AUM”) and Flows

The following table sets forth the changes in our AUM for the periods presented (dollars in millions):

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
     2010   2009   2010   2009
Beginning of period assets   $ 11,354     $ 5,348     $ 7,891     $ 6,634  
Client flows:
                                   
Inflows/new accounts     1,160       894       3,596       2,216  
Outflows/closed accounts     (449 )      (182 )      (1,128 )      (850 ) 
Net inflows     711       712       2,468       1,366  
Market appreciation/(depreciation)     551       (391 )      2,257       (2,331 ) 
Net change     1,262       321       4,725       (965 ) 
End of period assets   $ 12,616     $ 5,669     $ 12,616     $ 5,669  
Percent change in total AUM     11.1 %      6.0 %      59.9 %      (14.5 )% 
Organic growth percentage(1)     6.3 %      13.3 %      31.3 %      20.6 % 

(1) Net inflows divided by beginning of period assets.

For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, approximately 46% and 55%, respectively, of investment advisory and management fees were earned from services to funds under advisory and sub-advisory contracts whose fees are calculated based upon daily net asset values, and approximately 54% and 45%, respectively, of fees were earned from services provided for separate accounts whose fees are calculated based upon asset values at the end of the period.

No material impact to revenues or operating results arose during the periods presented as a result of differences between the average daily AUM for the funds where our fees are calculated based upon daily net asset values and the period ending AUM for those funds.

The chart that follows highlights the quarterly growth in AUM and operating revenues for the past year:

[GRAPHIC MISSING]

23


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Distribution Channels

The table that follows presents the Company’s AUM by distribution channel as of March 31, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively (dollars in millions):

           
  March 31, 2010   December 31, 2009   March 31, 2009
Distribution Channel   Amount   %   Amount   %   Amount   %
Sub-advisory   $ 6,848       54.3 %    $ 6,260       55.1 %    $ 2,788       49.2 % 
Institutional     5,472       43.4 %      4,827       42.5 %      2,663       47.0 % 
High net worth     296       2.3 %      267       2.4 %      218       3.8 % 
Total AUM   $ 12,616       100.0 %    $ 11,354       100.0 %    $ 5,669       100.0 % 

During the three months ended December 31, 2009, approximately $820 million of AUM previously classified as Institutional was reclassified to Sub-advisory in conjunction with the adoption of the Epoch Funds by New York Life Investment Management.

Investment Products

The table that follows presents the Company’s AUM by product as of March 31, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively (dollars in millions):

     
Product   March 31,
2010
  December 31,
2009
  March 31,
2009
U.S. Value   $ 3,915     $ 3,132     $ 1,903  
U.S. All Cap/Balanced     2,929       2,583       1,524  
Global Equity Shareholder Yield     2,158       2,256       983  
Global Absolute Return/Choice     1,577       1,420       334  
U.S. Smid Cap Value     924       907       240  
International/Int’l Small Cap     459       449       299  
U.S. Small Cap Value     415       396       262  
Global Small Cap     239       211       124  
Total AUM   $ 12,616     $ 11,354     $ 5,669  

The charts on the following page show the Company’s products as a percentage of AUM as of March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively:

24


 
 

25


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Investment Product Performance

The following table displays each product’s composite returns, net of management fees for the period ended March 31, 2010, as measured against the respective benchmarks:

           
  Inception Date(1)   Returns*(2)
Product   3 months   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   Since
Inception
U.S. All Cap Value     31-Jul-94       6.7%       49.4%       (2.2%)       3.2%       10.7%  
Russell 3000              5.9%       52.4%       (4.0%)       2.4%       8.3%  
Russell 3000 Value              7.0%       54.5%       (7.2%)       1.2%       8.9%  
U.S. Value     31-Jul-01       5.5%       46.2%       (1.1%)       4.4%       5.0%  
Russell 1000              5.7%       51.6%       (4.0%)       2.3%       2.0%  
Russell 1000 Value              6.8%       53.6%       (7.3%)       1.0%       3.0%  
U.S. Smid Cap Value     31-Aug-06       7.7%       61.5%       (2.3%)       N/A       1.2%  
Russell 2500              9.2%       65.7%       (3.2%)       N/A       1.0%  
Russell 2500 Value              9.6%       67.2%       (5.1%)       N/A       (0.8)%  
U.S. Small Cap Value     31-Dec-02       7.8%       55.8%       (2.8%)       2.3%       8.2%  
Russell 2000              8.9%       62.8%       (4.0%)       3.4%       9.6%  
Russell 2000 Value              10.0%       65.1%       (5.7%)       2.8%       9.8%  
U.S. Choice     30-Apr-05       6.8%       54.8%       (2.3%)       N/A       4.5%  
Russell 3000              5.9%       52.4%       (4.0%)       N/A       2.9%  
International Small Cap     31-Jan-05       2.5%       65.2%       (6.6%)       7.9%       8.1%  
MSCI World ex USA Small Cap (Net)              5.4%       74.5%       (7.3%)       4.1%       4.5%  
Global Small Cap     31-Dec-02       4.1%       54.0%       (3.1%)       6.0%       11.5%  
MSCI World Small Cap (Net)              7.6%       73.2%       (4.8%)       4.3%       12.9%  
Global Choice     30-Sep-05       3.3%       47.3%       (0.1%)       N/A       8.2%  
MSCI World (Net)              3.2%       52.4%       (5.4%)       N/A       1.6%  
Global Absolute Return     31-Dec-01       2.5%       42.0%       (0.4%)       6.2%       10.1%  
MSCI World (Net)              3.2%       52.4%       (5.4%)       2.9%       4.1%  
Global Equity Shareholder Yield     31-Dec-05       1.0%       38.8%       (3.6%)       N/A       3.8%  
MSCI World (Net)              3.2%       52.4%       (5.4%)       N/A       1.0%  

* Index and product returns assume dividend reinvestment. Product returns are net of management fees.
(1) Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. became a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 in June 2004. Performance from April 2001 through May 2004 is for Epoch’s investment team and accounts while at Steinberg Priest & Sloane Capital Management, LLC. For the period July 1994 through March 2001, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Chief Executive Officer William W. Priest managed the accounts while at Credit Suisse Asset Management and was the only individual responsible for selecting the securities to buy and sell.
(2) Past performance is not indicative of future results.

26


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quarterly Corporate Operating Performance

The chart that follows depicts the quarterly operating margin growth during the past year.

[GRAPHIC MISSING]

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company recorded net income of $3.3 million, an increase of $3.0 million from the same period a year ago. Basic earnings were $0.15 per share for three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to $0.01 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

The primary drivers for the change in net income were as follows:

Operating revenues increased 115%, as AUM in both the institutional and subadvisory distribution channels more than doubled from the same period a year ago.
Operating margins increased to 35% compared to 4% for the comparable period a year ago, as the Company continued to significantly improve its operating leverage.

Operating Revenues:

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Investment advisory and management fees   $ 14,494     $ 6,843     $ 7,651       112 % 

The increase in revenues was attributable to the increase in AUM compared with the same period a year ago, as a result of net inflows from new and existing clients, as well as market appreciation, particularly since March 2009. All of the Company’s investment products realized double-digit returns during the past year, with significant growth across all products.

The Company had net inflows of approximately $3.8 billion for the twelve months ended March 31, 2010, and finished the period ended March 31, 2010 with AUM of $12.6 billion, a 123% increase from AUM of $5.7

27


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

billion at March 31, 2009. New client business accounted for $3.0 billion of inflows for the past twelve months, and $0.7 billion of inflows for the past three months.

The average AUM for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was approximately $11.9 billion, more than double the $5.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2009. U.S. equity markets increased approximately 50-60% from March 31, 2009. Global equity markets performed even better over the past twelve months.

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, New York Life Investment Management, through the MainStay Epoch Funds and other funds subadvised by EIP, accounted for approximately 19% of consolidated operating revenues and CI Investments Inc. (“CI”), a Canadian-owned investment management company, accounted for approximately 8%. For the three months ended March 31, 2009, CI accounted for approximately 12% of consolidated operating revenues.

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Performance fees   $ 212     $     $ 212       NM  

NM — not meaningful

The Company recognized performance fees during the three months ended March 31, 2010 from clients whose agreements included a performance measurement period of March 31, 2010. These fee arrangements generated performance fees based upon certain pre-established benchmarks. Due to market conditions, there were no performance fees for the same period a year ago.

Operating Expenses:

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Employee related costs (excluding share-based compensation)   $ 5,473     $ 3,853     $ 1,620       42 % 
As a percent of total revenue     37 %      56 %                   

Expenses in this category include salaries, benefits, incentive compensation, signing bonuses, commissions and severance. These expenses increased primarily as a result of increased incentive compensation based on our operating results, particularly our growth in AUM, net inflows, relative risk-adjusted investment performance, and growth in revenue and operating income. Average headcount for the three months ended March 31, 2010 slightly increased from that of the same period a year ago.

The Company places a high emphasis on pay for performance. As such, changes in the Company’s performance as well as changes in the underlying performance of our investment products have an impact on compensation and benefits.

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Share-based compensation   $ 1,864     $ 1,270     $ 594       47 % 
As a percent of total revenue     13 %      19 %                   

During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company granted $6.6 million in restricted stock awards to employees. A total of 647,983 shares were granted at a weighted average price of $10.24. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, no employee stock options were issued. Employee share-based compensation expense for restricted stock is recognized as follows: 12.5% immediately, and the remaining 87.5% ratably over the three-year vesting period of those awards.

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, the Company granted $2.1 million in restricted stock awards to employees. A total of 336,753 shares were granted at a weighted average price of $6.13.

28


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2009, the Company granted $1.1 million in employee stock options. A total of 630,060 options were granted.

No non-employee director share awards were issued during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Neither employee nor director share awards are subject to performance-based accelerated vesting.

Increased annual employee stock awards stemming from higher AUM, revenue and operating income levels was a primary reason for the increase. Separately, the three months ended March 31, 2009 incorporated a reduced six month stub period for certain senior executives, to align the timing of annual stock compensation awards for all employees.

This expense is expected to be lower during the next quarter since the Company issued the annual employee share awards during the quarter ending March 31.

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Occupancy and technology   $ 785     $ 524     $ 261       50 % 
As a percent of total revenue     5 %      8 %                   

Occupancy and technology expenses consist primarily of office space rentals, market data services, and information technology costs. As a result of the Company’s continued business expansion, an additional 10,000 square feet of office space was acquired in September 2009 under a sublease agreement. The costs associated with this new space contributed to the increase in this expense. Higher market data service costs also contributed to this increase.

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Professional fees and services   $ 770     $ 493     $ 277       56 % 
As a percent of total revenue     5 %      7 %                   

These expenses include outside legal fees for general corporate legal affairs, independent accountants’ fees, consulting fees, employee placement fees and other professional services. Consulting fees incurred to enhance existing systems were a primary factor for this increase.

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
General and administrative   $ 583     $ 297     $ 286       96 % 
As a percent of total revenue     4 %      4 %                   

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of expenses for travel and entertainment, advertising and marketing, and other office related expenses. Increased travel to support and expand distribution efforts, as well as increased product distribution costs, were the primary reasons for the increase.

       
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Provision for income taxes   $ 1,971     $ 239     $ 1,732       NM  
Effective income tax rate     37.4 %      46.6 %                   

NM — not meaningful

29


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

In calculating the provision for income taxes, the Company uses an estimate of the annual effective income tax rate based upon the facts and circumstances known at each interim period. The effective income tax rate is adjusted, as appropriate.

During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company released approximately $0.2 million of valuation allowances previously established against certain net operating loss carryfowards, as it is more likely than not these net operating losses will be utilized in the future.

Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

Operating Revenues:

       
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Investment advisory and management fees   $ 38,525     $ 22,089     $ 16,436       74 % 

The increase in revenues was attributable to the increase in AUM compared with the same period a year ago, as a result of net inflows from new and existing clients, as well as market appreciation, particularly since March 2009. The Company experienced significant growth in its products during the nine months ended March 31, 2010.

Net inflows for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 were approximately $2.5 billion, of which new business accounted for approximately $2.0 billion.

The average assets under management for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 was approximately $10.4 billion compared to approximately $5.6 billion for the nine months ended March 31, 2009, an increase of approximately 86%. U.S. equity markets increased approximately 50 – 60% from March 31, 2009. Global equity markets performed even better over the past twelve months.

For the nine months ended March 31, 2010, New York Life Investment Management, through the MainStay Epoch Funds and other funds subadvised by EIP, accounted for approximately 14% of consolidated operating revenues and CI accounted for approximately 9%. For the nine months ended March 31, 2009, CI accounted for approximately 13% of consolidated operating revenues.

       
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Performance fees   $ 708     $     $ 708       NM  

NM — not meaningful

The Company recognized performance fees during the nine months ended March 31, 2010 from clients whose agreements included a quarterly or calendar year-end performance measurement period. These fee arrangements generated performance fees based upon certain pre-established benchmarks. Due to market conditions, there were no performance fees for the nine months ended March 31, 2009.

Operating Expenses:

       
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Employee related costs (excluding share-based compensation)   $ 15,578     $ 11,857     $ 3,721       31 % 
As a percent of total revenue     40 %      54 %                   

30


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

These expenses increased primarily as a result of increased incentive compensation based on our operating results, particularly our growth in AUM, net inflows, relative risk-adjusted investment performance, and growth in revenue and operating income. As previously noted, the Company places a high emphasis on pay for performance. As such, changes in the Company’s performance, as well as changes in the underlying performance of our investment products, have an impact on compensation and benefits.

       
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Share-based compensation   $ 3,795     $ 3,391     $ 404       12 % 
As a percent of total revenue     10 %      15 %                   

The Company granted $6.8 million and $4.7 million in restricted stock awards to employees during the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. For the nine months ended March 31, 2010, a total of 669,521 shares were granted at a weighted average price of $10.19. For the nine months ended March 31, 2009, a total of 575,066 shares were granted at a weighted average price of $8.17.

Employee stock awards increased as a result of higher AUM, revenue and operating income levels.

The Company granted $0.4 million in restricted stock awards to non-employee directors during the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. For the nine months ended March 31, 2010, a total of 43,459 shares were granted at a weighted-average price of $8.91. For the nine months ended March 31, 2009, a total of 38,620 shares were granted at a weighted-average price of $9.10. Non-employee director awards are recognized over a one-year period

For the nine months ended March 31, 2010, no employee stock options were issued.

During the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009, the Company issued options to purchase 630,060 shares of common stock to employees of the Company. These stock options vest and are recognized ratably over three years from the grant date and have a term of seven years. The options have an exercise price of $6.17. However, upon vesting, the options are exercisable only if the volume weighted-average price of the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds $9.25 for a period of at least 20 trading days. Issuance of these awards will result in total stock compensation expense of $1.1 million over the requisite service period.

       
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Occupancy and technology   $ 2,865     $ 2,133     $ 732       34 % 
As a percent of total revenue     7 %      10 %                   

As discussed in the three-month analysis, the Company acquired an additional 10,000 square feet of office space under a sublease agreement in September 2009. Costs associated with this new space, including a separate sublease termination fee recognized during the quarter ended September 30, 2009, were the primary reasons for the increase in this expense.

       
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Professional fees and services   $ 2,041     $ 1,670     $ 371       22 % 
As a percent of total revenue     5 %      8 %                   

Increased legal fees in connection with the New York Life/Mainstay strategic relationship were a primary reason for the increase. Employee placement fees also contributed to the increase.

       
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
General and administrative   $ 1,486     $ 1,235     $ 251       20 % 
As a percent of total revenue     4 %      6 %                   

31


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

An increase in travel related expenses to support the expansion of the Company’s distribution channels, as well as an increase in product distribution costs, were the main reasons for the increase in general and administrative costs.

       
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Depreciation and amortization   $ 485     $ 322     $ 163       51 % 
As a percent of total revenue     1 %      1 %                   

Depreciation and amortization increased when compared with the same period a year ago. Management’s decision to terminate an office sublease in September 2009 resulted in a change to the estimated useful life of the underlying leasehold improvements and certain equipment, thus accelerating depreciation and amortization during the nine-month period by approximately $120 thousand.

       
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Other income   $ 829     $ 4,928     $ (4,099 )      (83 )% 
As of percent of income before income taxes     6 %      77 %                   

The prior year period includes realized gains of $4.7 million from the Strategic Data Corporation transaction (see Significant Prior Year Transaction discussion below), losses on investments of $0.6 million, and approximately $0.4 million of interest income. Lower interest rates during the nine months ended March 31, 2010 caused interest income to decline compared to amounts for the same period a year ago.

       
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Provision for income taxes   $ 5,483     $ 2,579     $ 2,904       113 % 
Effective income tax rate     39.7 %      40.2 %                   

As discussed in the three-month analysis, the Company released approximately $0.2 million of valuation allowances previously established against certain net operating loss carryfowards, as it is more likely than not these net operating losses will be utilized in the future.

Significant Prior Year Transaction

Strategic Data Corporation

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000, J Net, the predecessor company to Epoch, made an investment in Strategic Data Corp. (“SDC”), a technology-related company that specialized in advertising optimization technology. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001, the carrying value of this investment was deemed to be impaired by J Net’s management and written down to zero.

On February 20, 2007, SDC’s stockholders approved the acquisition of its stock by Fox Interactive Media, Inc. (“FIM”). Under the terms of the agreement, FIM acquired all of the outstanding common stock, preferred stock, and vested and unvested stock options of SDC. The SDC merger also called for contingent payments, upon the achievement of certain targets and milestones, payable over a period of approximately 3.5 years from the closing date.

The merger agreement was subsequently amended during the prior year to provide for a final settlement of all contingent payments by December 31, 2008. As such, additional payments totaling $4.7 million were received in December 2008. These payments represented the final contingent payments and are included in Net realized gains on investments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2009.

Excluding the non-recurring gain of $4.7 million, prior year net income would have been $1.0 million, or $0.05 per share for the nine months ended March 31, 2009, respectively.

32


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and Prior Quarter Ended December 31, 2009

Summary operating information for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 is presented in the table below:

       
  Three Months Ended  
     March 31,   Dec. 31,   Prior Quarter Change
(Dollars in Thousands)   2010   2009   $   %
Operating Revenues   $ 14,706     $ 13,109     $ 1,597       12 % 
Operating Income   $ 5,083     $ 4,338     $ 745       17 % 
Operating Margin(1)     35 %      33 %      2 %      6 % 
Earnings Per Share:
                                   
Basic and diluted   $ 0.15     $ 0.12     $ 0.03       25 % 
Dividends declared per share(2)   $ 0.05     $ 0.33     $ (0.28 )      NM  
AUM (in millions)   $ 12,616     $ 11,354     $ 1,262       11 % 

NM — not meaningful

(1) Defined as operating income divided by total operating revenues.
(2) The December 31, 2009 amount includes a special dividend of $0.30 declared and paid during the quarter.

The Company’s operating income increased by 17% in the current quarter ended March 31, 2010 when compared with the prior quarter ended December 31, 2009, and is reflective of an increase in operating revenues as a result of higher AUM levels. The Company’s continued ability to attract new business, coupled with investment performance, were the reasons for the AUM and revenue growth. Partially offsetting the increase in revenue was an increase in operating expenses, primarily stemming from share-based compensation. The Company generally issues annual employee share awards during the quarter ending March 31. Employee share-based compensation expense for restricted share awards is recognized as follows: 12.5% immediately, and the remaining 87.5% ratably over the three-year vesting period of those awards.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s operating cash flows are primarily influenced by the timing and receipt of investment management fees, and the payment of operating expenses, including incentive compensation to employees. Investment management fees are generally collected within 90 days of billing. The Company traditionally has paid cash incentive compensation to certain senior executives shortly after the fiscal year, and to all other employees shortly after the calendar year. Commencing in the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2009, the Company began to pay cash incentive compensation to all employees following the calendar year. To implement such a shift, the Company utilized a six-month stub period at that time for those senior executives.

Investing cash flows are principally influenced by activities to acquire property and equipment, reinvestment of earnings from investments in Company-sponsored products, investments in held-to-maturity securities, and proceeds from other transactions.

Financing cash flows are predominately influenced by the payment of common stock dividends and the repurchase of the Company’s common stock. The Company has been making quarterly dividend payments on its common stock since the quarter ended December 31, 2007 and has paid two special dividends.

Uses of Liquidity

The Company remains committed to growing its business in this demanding market environment and expects that its main uses of cash will be to pay corporate operating expenses, enhance technology infrastructure, grow its distribution network, develop new products, pay quarterly dividends, and acquire shares of its common stock when appropriate.

33


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sources of Liquidity

Sources of funds for the Company’s operations are derived from investment advisory and investment management fees, interest on the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and held-to-maturity securities, and sublease income. The Company’s balance sheet continues to reflect significant liquidity. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had $42.2 million in liquid assets, consisting of cash and cash equivalents of $29.9 million and $12.3 million of accounts receivable, to fund its business growth strategy. Given the availability of these funds, the Company does not maintain or anticipate a need for an external source of liquidity.

The Company also realized excess tax benefits of $0.4 million during the nine months ended March 31, 2010. Excess tax benefits reduce the amount of income taxes to be paid. Excess tax benefits arise in connection with the Company’s share-based compensation. When a restricted stock award vests, the market price on the date the stock vests to the employee may be higher than the original grant-date fair market value of the award. If so, the difference between the cumulative amount that has been recognized through the Statement of Operations and the vesting amount results in an excess tax benefit. Excess tax benefits reduce income taxes payable and increase additional paid-in capital in the period they are recognized.

The Company has no debt and management does not foresee any reason to incur debt unless a significant business opportunity warrants such action. Management believes that the sources of liquidity described above will be sufficient to meet the Company’s operating needs for the foreseeable future and will enable it to continue to implement its growth strategy.

Cash Flows

A summary of cash flow data for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, is as follows (in thousands):

   
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
     2010   2009
Cash flows provided by/(used in):
                 
Operating activities   $ 6,451     $ (746 ) 
Investing activities     (3,649 )      4,617  
Financing activities     (9,935 )      (5,179 ) 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents     (7,133 )      (1,308 ) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     37,055       37,436  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period     29,922       36,128  
Percent of total assets     52 %      72 % 

A more detailed analysis of the changes in cash flows is as follows:

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $6.5 million during the nine months ended March 31, 2010. The difference from the prior comparable period reflects the change in net income, the timing of incentive compensation payments, the change in excess tax benefits recognized on share-based compensation, and the timing differences in the cash settlement of assets and liabilities.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash flows used in investing activities totaled $3.6 million for nine months ended March 31, 2010. Purchases of $2.4 million of long-term debt securities yielding higher interest rates than money market instruments accounted for most of the funds used in investing activities. These securities are classified as held-to-maturity securities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as it is management’s intention to hold these securities until they mature. Expenditures of approximately $1.5 million on leasehold improvements and office equipment for the newly subleased office space also contributed to the use of funds.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash flows used in financing activities primarily reflect the payment of common stock dividends, share buy-backs and the recognition of excess tax benefits on share-based compensation. Cash used for financing activities totaled $9.9 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2010.

34


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

As a result of high cash balances and increasing strength in operating performance, the Company paid a special dividend in December 2009 of $0.30 per share, or a total of $6.7 million. The Company also paid regular quarterly dividends of $0.03 per share in each of the first two quarters, and increased the quarterly dividend to $0.05 per share in the third quarter. Cumulatively, the payment of these regular dividends totaled $2.4 million.

Working Capital

The Company’s working capital and current ratio for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and recent fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 is set forth in the table below (in thousands):

       
  March 31,
2010
  June 30,
2009
  Change
     $   %
Current Assets   $ 44,459     $ 46,152     $ (1,693 )      (4 )% 
Current Liabilities     3,973       4,255       (282 )      (7 )% 
Working Capital   $ 40,486     $ 41,897     $ (1,411 )      (3 )% 
Current Ratio(1)     11.2       10.8       0.4       4 % 

(1) Current assets divided by current liabilities.

The Company expects its working capital to increase during the next quarter as a result of its increase in operating margin.

Capital Expenditures

In September 2009, the Company entered into a sublease agreement for 10,000 square feet of office space. Leasehold improvements and purchases of additional office equipment commenced during the quarter ended December 31, 2009, and resulted in nearly $1.5 million of capital expenditures through
March 31, 2010.

Quarterly Dividends

Regular quarterly dividends of $0.03 per share, or approximately $0.7 million, were paid in August 2009 and November 2009, respectively.

On January 8, 2010, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, or approximately $1.1 million in total, and was paid on February 12, 2010 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on January 29, 2010. The declaration represented an increase from the previous $0.03 per share rate.

The Company expects regular quarterly cash dividends going forward to be paid in February, May, August and November of each fiscal year. However, the actual declaration of future cash dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, is subject to determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of the Company’s financial performance, as well as general business conditions, capital requirements, and any contractual, legal and regulatory restrictions. The Company may change its dividend policy at any time.

Special Cash Dividend

As a result of the Company’s strong cash position and debt free balance sheet, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend on November 16, 2009 of $0.30 per share. The dividend was paid on December 15, 2009 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2009. The aggregate dividend payment totaled approximately $6.7 million.

This dividend represents a small portion of the Company’s cash balances, the remainder of which will be maintained and deployed to achieve client objectives, develop our business, and provide a reserve for any unstable economic conditions.

35


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Common Stock Repurchase Plan

During June 2008 and March 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors approved stock repurchase plans, the details of which were disclosed in our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.

In December 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to an additional 300,000 shares pursuant to the same conditions previously noted.

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010, the Company repurchased 91,701 shares and 209,601 shares at a weighted-average price of $9.42 and $9.21, respectively, under the Company’s stock repurchase plan. The total cost of treasury stock acquired during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010 was approximately $0.9 million and $1.9 million, respectively. All shares repurchased are shown as Treasury stock at cost, in the Stockholders’ equity section of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009, the Company repurchased 82,599 shares and 263,900 shares at a weighted-average price of $5.93 and $7.36, respectively. The total cost of treasury stock acquired during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009 was $0.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

At March 31, 2010, there were 317,599 shares of common stock available for repurchase under the stock repurchase program. The stock repurchase plan is not subject to an expiration date.

Fair Value Measurements

The fair value of the Company’s Other investments is determined in accordance with the fair value hierarchy established in FASB ASC 820 (Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”)). The Company’s Other investments consist of available-for-sale investments. Fair values for these investments are determined based upon unadjusted quoted market prices. These investments trade on financial exchanges, with active daily prices.

The gross unrealized losses from available-for-sale securities were primarily caused by overall weakness in the financial markets and world economy. The securities are expected to recover their value over time. Management has the intent and ability to hold these investments until such recovery occurs.

The Company does not hold any derivative instruments or financial liabilities. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion on Fair Value Measurements.

Contractual Obligations

The Company’s headquarters and operations are located in New York, New York. Business is conducted at a location with approximately 20,000 square feet under long-term leases that expire in September 2015.

The Company is also the primary party to another lease in New York, New York with approximately 8,500 square feet, which expires in November 2010. In January 2002, a sublease agreement was executed with an unrelated third party for this property. While the Company remains responsible under terms of the original lease, the subtenant has assumed those responsibilities and is performing its obligations under the sublease agreement. Proceeds from the sublease, net of profit sharing with the landlord, are slightly less than the Company’s remaining obligations under this lease.

The subtenant has performed its obligations under the sublease agreement and the Company is not aware of any credit issues with the subtenant. As of March 31, 2010, the remaining future minimum payments under this lease total $0.3 million. Future minimum receipts from the subtenant, net of profit sharing with the landlord, are approximately $0.2 million as of March 31, 2010.

36


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes all contractual obligations, including the aforementioned office leases (in thousands):

         
  Payments Due in
Fiscal Years Ended June 30,
     Remaining
Payments in
2010
  2011 – 2012   2013 – 2014   2015 and
Thereafter
  Total
Primary New York operations(1)   $ 344     $ 2,841     $ 2,854     $ 1,784     $ 7,823  
Subleased New York lease     120       200                   320  
Other operating leases     11       85       4             100  
Total obligations     475       3,126       2,858       1,784       8,243  
Sublease income, net(2)     (143 )      (96 )                  (239 ) 
Net obligations   $ 332     $ 3,030     $ 2,858     $ 1,784     $ 8,004  

(1) In September 2009, the Company terminated a sublease agreement, which was to expire in June 2010, and entered into a new sublease agreement effective October 2009.
(2) Amounts are net of landlord profit sharing.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of March 31, 2010, the Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements.

New Accounting Pronouncements

FASB Codification

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles — a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162 (“SFAS 168”) (FASB ASC 105-10). SFAS 168 replaces all previously issued accounting standards and establishes the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM (“FASB ASC” or “Codification”) as the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. All other accounting literature not included in the Codification will become nonauthoritative. SFAS 168 is effective for all interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The FASB ASC is not intended to change existing U.S. GAAP. The adoption of this pronouncement only resulted in changes to the Company’s financial statement disclosure references. As such, the adoption of this pronouncement had no effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In order to facilitate the transition to the FASB ASC, the Company has elected to show all references to FASB ASC within this report on Form 10-Q along with a parenthetical reference to the previous accounting standard.

New Consolidation Guidance for Variable Interest Entities

In June 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-17 (SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)). ASU No. 2009-17 amends the guidance on the determination of the primary beneficiary of a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) from a quantitative model to a qualitative model and requires additional disclosures about an enterprise’s involvement in VIEs. Under the new qualitative model, the primary beneficiary must have the power to direct the activities of the VIE and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive gains that could be potentially significant to the VIE.

The Company adopted ASU No. 2009-17 effective January 1, 2010. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or earnings per share.

37


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fair Value

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurement. ASU 2010-06 adds disclosure requirements about transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 and separate disclosures about activity relating to Level 3 measurements and clarifies existing disclosure requirements related to the level of disaggregation and input and valuation techniques. As the update affected disclosures only, the adoption of the update did not have an impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Subsequent Events

In February 2010, the FASB issued an update to address certain implementation issues related to an entity’s requirement to perform and disclose subsequent-events procedures. Effective upon its issuance, the update exempts the SEC filers from disclosing the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. As the update affected disclosures only, the adoption of the update did not have an impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

AUM Market Risk

The Company’s predominant exposure to market risk is directly related to its role as an investment adviser for the mutual funds and separate accounts the Company manages. Changes in value of assets managed will impact the level of management and performance fee revenues. Approximately 46% of the Company’s revenue is derived from daily net asset values, while the remaining 54% of revenue is derived from market values of AUM at the end of the quarter. Declines in equity security market prices could cause revenues to decline because of lower investment management fees by causing:

the value of AUM to decrease;
the returns realized on AUM to decrease, impacting performance fees;
clients to withdraw funds in favor of investments in markets that they perceive to offer greater opportunity.

Underperformance of client accounts relative to competing products could exacerbate these factors.

The management of market risk on behalf of our clients, and the impact on fees to the Company, is a significant focus for us and we use a variety of risk measurement techniques to identify and manage market risk.

Other Investments Market Risk

The Company is exposed to fluctuations in the market price of its Other investments. Other investments consist of investments in Company-sponsored investment vehicles, including mutual funds, an investment product separate account, and a limited liability company. The Company does not hedge its market risk related to these securities and does not intend to do so in the future.

38


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

At March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, the Company performed a sensitivity analysis to assess the potential loss in the fair value of these market-risk sensitive securities. The following table represents the estimated impact on the Company’s financial position assuming a hypothetical 10% decline in associated market indices (in thousands):

     
  Fair
Value
  Fair Value
Assuming 10% Decline(2)
  Decrease in
Stockholders’
Equity(1)
At March 31, 2010:
                          
Available-for-sale securities:
                          
Epoch Global All Cap separate account   $ 2,616     $ 2,370     $ 141  
Company-sponsored mutual funds     1,001       907       54  
Equity method:
                          
Epoch Global Absolute Return Fund, LLC     484       440       25  
Total Investments   $ 4,101     $ 3,717     $ 220  
At June 30, 2009:
                          
Available-for-sale securities:
                          
Epoch Global All Cap separate account   $ 2,058     $ 1,890     $ 168  
Company-sponsored mutual funds     806       737       69  
Equity method:
                          
Epoch Global Absolute Return Fund, LLC     388       357       31  
Total Investments   $ 3,252     $ 2,984     $ 268  

(1) Investments in the Company-sponsored mutual funds and the Epoch Global All-Cap separate account are classified as available-for-sale securities. Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as a separate component of stockholders’ equity until realized. The investment in the Epoch Global Absolute Return Fund, LLC is accounted for using the equity method, under which the Company’s share of net realized and unrealized earnings or losses from the limited liability company is reflected in net income.
(2) The example shown is hypothetical and actual declines in associated market indices may be greater than or less than the 10% shown.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company’s AUM is subject to interest rate risk. Changes in both domestic and global interest rates may impact the valuation of equities, and thus the Company’s AUM and operating revenues.

The Company’s investment income is also subject to interest rate risk. Investment income consists primarily of interest income and realized gains and losses on its investments. The Company’s investment income is sensitive to fluctuation in interest rates. During the nine months ended March 31, 2010, the Company purchased long-term debt securities. Since it is management’s intent to hold these investments until they mature, these investments have been accounted for as held-to-maturity securities. The Company does not hedge its market risk related to these securities and does not intend to do so in the future. The Company believes that a hypothetical change in interest rates of 100 basis points would not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

39


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The table that follows provides information about the Company’s investment securities held-to-maturity, including expected principal flows for the fiscal years June 30, 2010 through June 30, 2015 and thereafter (in thousands):

               
  Payments Due in
Fiscal Years Ended June 30,
     2010   2011   2012   2013   2014   2015 and
Thereafter
  Total
Principal
Cash Flows
  Fair Market
Value at
March 31,
2010
Long term debt securities   $     $     $ 350     $ 1,050     $ 500     $     $ 1,900     $ 2,033  
Weighted-average interest rate                       1.67 %      2.14 %      2.66 %               2.19 %          

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash consists of amounts held in checking and money market accounts. Cash equivalents includes highly liquid investments in money market funds consisting of short-term securities of the U.S. government and its agencies with maturities of three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents are exposed to market risk due to changes in interest rates, which impacts interest income. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short maturity.

The Company monitors the quality of the institution where its cash is deposited, the balance of which, at times, may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. Presently, the Company neither participates in hedging activities nor does it have any derivative financial instruments.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company has established and maintains disclosure controls and other procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to Epoch Holding Corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis required to be disclosed in its reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated accurately to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute assurance, that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2010, management, with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on such evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The Company has also established and maintains internal control over financial reporting as a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In the ordinary course of business, the Company routinely enhances its internal controls and procedures for financial reporting by either upgrading its current systems or implementing new systems. During the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2010, there was no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-5(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

40


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, the Company or its subsidiaries may become parties to claims, legal actions and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. Management is not aware of any claims which would have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Item 1a. Risk Factors.

See Part I. Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Business Environment” in this report for a discussion of the conditions in the financial markets and economic conditions affecting our business.

In addition, for further discussion of our potential risks and uncertainties, see information under the heading “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009.

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

(c) Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer.

The table below provides information with respect to the treasury shares the Company purchased under the Company’s share repurchase plan during the three months ended March 31, 2010.

       
Period   Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
  Average
Price
Paid per
Share
  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
  Maximum
Number of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under
Outstanding
Plans or
Programs
January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2010     55,191     $ 8.96       55,191       354,109  
February 1, 2010 – February 28, 2010     31,810     $ 10.13       31,810       322,299  
March 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010     4,700     $ 10.04       4,700       317,599  
Total     91,701             91,701        

Employee Tax Withholding

To satisfy statutory employee tax withholding requirements related to the vesting of common shares, the Company purchases from employees shares relinquished by employees to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations. The Company may subsequently resell these acquired shares in the open market or include them as part of the shares repurchased under the stock repurchase program. At March 31, 2010, there were no shares held by the Company for resale in the open market related to employee tax withholdings.

41


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item 6. Exhibits.

 
Exhibit
No.
  Description
3.1   Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended.(A)
3.2   Amended and Restated By-Laws of Epoch Holding Corporation (as adopted April 2, 2008).(B)
4.1   Amended and Restated 2004 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan.(F)
4.4   Stockholders Agreement dated as of June 2, 2004 among J Net Enterprises, Inc. and certain of its stockholders.(C)
4.5   Registration Rights Agreement dated as of June 2, 2004 among J Net Enterprises, Inc. and certain of its stockholders.(C)
10.1   Employment Agreement by and between Epoch Holding Corporation and William W. Priest, dated as of November 28, 2007 and effective as of January 1, 2008.(D)
10.2   1992 Incentive and Non-qualified Stock Option Plan.(E)
10.40   Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and each director and officer of the Registrant.(I)
10.45   Office lease between Vornado 640 Fifth Avenue LLC (Landlord) and Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. (Tenant).(G)
10.46   Form of Restricted Stock Agreement.(H)
10.47   Office lease between 680 Fifth Avenue Associates, L.P. (Landlord) and J Net Enterprises, Inc. (Tenant).(H)
10.48   Office sublease between J Net Enterprises, Inc. (Tenant) and The Game Show Network (Subtenant).(H)
10.49   Office sublease between Centerview Partners Holdings LLC (Sublessor) and Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. (Sublessee).(I)
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.(J)
31.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.(J)
32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(J)

(A) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated December 7, 2004.
(B) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated April 2, 2008.
(C) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated June 3, 2004.
(D) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated December 3, 2007.
(E) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s 1992 Proxy Statement.
(F) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Form S-8 dated December 29, 2008.
(G) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005.
(H) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.
(I) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.
(J) Filed herewith.

42


 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) 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.

 
  EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: May 6, 2010  

By:

/s/ Adam Borak

Adam Borak
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

43