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Subsequent Events
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Subsequent Events [Abstract] 
Subsequent Events

Note 10—Subsequent Events

Dividends

On October 5, 2011, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock from $0.06 to $0.08 per share. The aggregate quarterly dividend is approximately $1.9 million. The dividend is payable on November 11, 2011 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on October 28, 2011.

We currently expect to continue paying regular quarterly dividends. However, the actual declaration and payment of any future cash dividends are subject to determination by our Board of Directors each quarter after its review of our financial performance, as well as general business conditions, capital requirements, and any legal or regulatory restrictions. We may change our dividend policy at any time.

Share Repurchase Plan

On October 5, 2011, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to an additional 350,000 shares of its outstanding common stock. These shares are in addition to the approximately 150,000 shares which remained available for repurchase as of October 4, 2011, under prior authorization.

Market Volatility and Impact on AUM

Subsequent to September 30, 2011, optimism over a potential resolution to the European debt crisis, along with improved economic data and corporate earnings, led to a sharp rise in global equity markets. Broad market indices rose in excess of 10% during the month of October 2011. As a result, the Company's AUM increased from $16.0 billion at September 30, 2011 to approximately $18.4 billion at October 31, 2011, reflective of both market performance and net inflows.