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Cohen & Steers Inc. (NYSE: CNS) is a premier global investment manager specializing in liquid real assets such as real estate securities, listed infrastructure, commodities, and natural resource equities. Founded in 1986, this New York City-headquartered firm also focuses on preferred securities and other income solutions. With additional offices in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seattle, Cohen & Steers operates a diversified, international portfolio.
The company's core business revolves around the management of equity shares of real estate investment trusts (REITs), both domestically and internationally. As of January 2024, real estate and related securities constitute nearly two-thirds of its total $79.3 billion in managed assets. The firm also offers dedicated portfolios for preferred securities, utilities stocks, and other high-yield investments.
Cohen & Steers maintains a balanced distribution of its managed assets across closed-end funds, open-end funds, and institutional accounts. In the past year, they have seen that 42% of their managed assets and 27% of base management fees come from institutional clients. Open-end funds account for 45% of managed assets and 52% of base management fees. Closed-end funds contribute 13% of managed assets and 21% of base management fees.
Recent Achievements and Current Projects
Recent quarterly earnings reports reflect positive growth and robust financial performance. The company consistently updates its stakeholders through earnings releases, conference calls, and detailed presentations available on their official website. Significant events include:
- Quarterly earnings reports with comprehensive financial analyses.
- Regular conference calls hosted by top executives including CEO Joseph Harvey, CFO Matthew Stadler, and CIO Jon Cheigh.
- Strategic initiatives such as 'at-the-market' equity offerings, recently adding over a million shares at an average price of $69.60, raising approximately $68.4 million for corporate purposes.
Partnerships and Market Position
The firm's collaborations with major financial institutions and investment platforms underscore its market leadership. For instance, Cohen & Steers recently ranked among the top companies in the S&P SmallCap 600 index, highlighting its growing influence and solid market reputation.
Investors can expect ongoing updates and opportunities through the firm’s comprehensive communication channels, including a wealth of resources and archival financial data available on their website.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $91.4 billion as of November 30, 2024, representing a $1.7 billion increase from October's $89.7 billion. The growth was primarily driven by market appreciation of $1.9 billion, which was partially offset by distributions of $151 million and net outflows of $98 million.
The AUM breakdown shows Open-end Funds at $43.3 billion, Institutional Accounts at $36.3 billion, and Closed-end Funds at $11.8 billion. Within Institutional Accounts, Advisory accounts held $20.6 billion, Japan Subadvisory $9.3 billion, and Subadvisory excluding Japan $6.4 billion.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) has been recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work in Money Management' by Pensions & Investments for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition comes through a comprehensive evaluation process conducted in partnership with Workforce Research Group, involving a two-part survey.
The assessment consisted of workplace policies and practices evaluation (20% of score) and an employee experience survey (80% of score). CEO Joseph Harvey highlighted the company's commitment to fostering an inclusive culture where employees can collaborate, contribute to communities through volunteerism, and pursue excellence in delivering superior investment results.
The recognition is part of P&I's 13th annual program aimed at identifying top employers in the money management industry.
Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund (NYSE: FOF) has announced its November 2024 distribution details under its managed distribution policy. The current distribution of $0.0870 per share consists of 43.10% ($0.0375) from net investment income and 56.90% ($0.0495) from return of capital. Year-to-date, the Fund has distributed $0.9570 per share, with 36.32% from net investment income and 63.68% from return of capital. The Fund's performance metrics show a year-to-date total return of 20.01% and a five-year average annual return of 7.26%. The current annualized distribution rate stands at 8.66%.
Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund (NYSE: RFI) has announced its November 2024 distribution details and year-to-date performance. The Fund's distribution of $0.0800 per share comprises 18% from net investment income, 4.50% from short-term capital gains, 55.25% from long-term capital gains, and 22.25% from return of capital. The Fund's year-to-date cumulative total return through October 31, 2024, is 10.59%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 7.77%. The Fund's five-year average annual total return ending October 31, 2024, stands at 5.29%.
Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund (NYSE: RNP) has announced its November 2024 distribution details. The Fund maintains a managed distribution policy that aims to deliver long-term total returns through monthly distributions. The current distribution of $0.1360 per share comes entirely from net investment income. For the year-to-date period through October 31, 2024, the Fund achieved a 14.00% cumulative total return with a current annualized distribution rate of 7.35%. The Fund's five-year average annual total return stands at 6.01%.
Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (NYSE: RQI) has announced its November 2024 distribution details under its managed distribution policy. The current distribution of $0.0800 per share consists of 19.63% from Net Investment Income ($0.0157) and 80.37% from Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains ($0.0643). Year-to-date through October 31, 2024, the Fund has achieved a 13.64% cumulative total return with a 6.33% cumulative distribution rate. The Fund's five-year average annual total return stands at 6.31%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 6.91%.
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: UTF) has announced its November 2024 distribution details and sources. The current distribution of $0.1550 per share comprises 63.16% from net investment income, 11.81% from short-term capital gains, and 25.03% from long-term capital gains. The Fund's year-to-date cumulative total return through October 31, 2024, is 17.05%, with a cumulative distribution rate of 6.80%. The Fund maintains a managed distribution policy implemented in March 2015, aiming to deliver long-term total returns through regular monthly distributions. The five-year average annual total return ending October 31, 2024, stands at 6.30%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 7.42%.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $89.7 billion as of October 31, 2024, representing a $2.0 billion decrease from September's $91.8 billion. The decline was attributed to market depreciation of $2.3 billion and distributions of $150 million, partially offset by net inflows of $454 million.
The company's AUM breakdown shows Open-end Funds at $42.5 billion, Total Institutional Accounts at $35.6 billion, and Closed-end Funds at $11.7 billion. While Open-end Funds saw positive net flows of $546 million, Institutional Accounts experienced net outflows of $93 million.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) has announced upcoming modifications to its Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM) and International Realty Majors Portfolio Index (IRP), effective November 15, 2024. The changes include adding Charter Hall Group (CHC.AU) and removing Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp. (8984.JP) from both indexes. Additionally, Big Yellow Group Plc (BYG.LN) and Cofinimmo SA (COFB.BB) will be removed from the IRP. These indexes are free-float adjusted, modified market capitalization-weighted, and are quoted intraday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) has appointed Karen Wilson Thissen to its Board of Directors, including positions on the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Thissen currently serves as General Counsel and Secretary of General Mills, and previously held the position of Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Ameriprise Financial from 2017 to 2022. The company's leadership highlighted her extensive experience in wealth management and executive leadership at S&P 500 companies as valuable assets for strategic development and shareholder value creation.
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