Earnings Release
Fortress Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Company Release - 8/7/2008 9:08 AM EDT
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fortress Investment Group LLC (NYSE: FIG) today reported its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Second Quarter 2008
For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, our GAAP net loss was $55 million, or $0.67 per diluted share. Excluding principals agreement compensation, second quarter GAAP net loss was $345,000.
Pre-tax distributable earnings for the quarter were $58 million, or $0.13 per dividend paying share, versus $143 million for the second quarter 2007.
For reconciliations from pre-tax distributable earnings and fund management DE to GAAP net income (loss), and from GAAP net income (loss) excluding principals agreement compensation to GAAP net income (loss) see "Reconciliation of Fund Management DE to Pre-tax Distributable Earnings and GAAP Net Income (Loss)" and "Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) Excluding Principals Agreement Compensation to GAAP Net Income (Loss)" in this release. Distributable earnings and distributable earnings per dividend paying share are supplemental measures of our operating performance that we believe provide a meaningful basis for comparison between present and future periods(2).
The Company's quarterly segment revenues and distributable earnings will fluctuate materially depending upon the performance of our funds and the realization events within our private equity business, as well as other factors. Accordingly, the revenues and profits in any particular quarter should not be expected to be indicative of future results. Quarterly dividends are not necessarily representative of the Company's earnings in the current quarter.
The following discussion of our results is based on segment reporting as presented in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Our GAAP statement of operations and balance sheet are presented following this discussion. The following table is a summary presentation of our segment performance with supplemental data provided for informational purposes. For a reconciliation of our segment results to the corresponding GAAP data, see the reconciliation information included later in this release.
(1) Assets under management in this press release refers to management fee paying assets under management. (2) Comparisons of after tax or per share amounts to periods prior to our reorganization, including the first quarter of 2007 (prior to January 17), may not be meaningful because of the impact of the reorganization transactions on our financial statements. Supplemental Data for Three Months: Three Months Ended Private Equity Hedge Funds Principal June 30, 2008 Invest- (in millions) Total Funds Castles Liquid Hybrid ments AUM AUM - April 1, 2008 $34,187 $12,993 $3,503 $9,254 $8,437 $- New capital raised, increase in invested capital 2,195 1,165 - 925 105 - Return of Capital (PE) / Redemptions (Hedge Funds) (546) (54) - (311) (181) - Reset Date - - - - - - Crystallized Incentive Income - - - - - - +/- Net Asset Value & Foreign Exchange rate change (747) (608) (5) (163) 29 - AUM - Ending Balance $35,089 $13,496 $3,498 $9,705 $8,390 $- Segment Revenues Management fee $150 $42 $15 $57 $36 $- Incentive income 15 - - 14 1 - Total 165 42 15 71 37 - Segment Expenses Profit sharing compensation expenses (20) (1) (1) (16) (2) - Operating expenses (70) (9) (10) (25) (26) - Unallocated Expenses - Total (90) (10) (11) (41) (28) - Fund Management DE 75 32 4 30 9 - Investment Income (7) (7) Interest Expense (10) (10) Pre-tax Distributable Earnings $58 $32 $4 $30 $9 $(17) Weighted Average Dividend Paying Shares and Units Outstanding 456 Three Months Ended Private Equity Hedge Funds Principal June 30, 2007 Invest- (in millions) Total Funds Castles Liquid Hybrid ments AUM AUM - April 1, 2007 $23,426 $8,398 $2,967 $5,915 $6,146 $- New capital raised, increase in invested capital 5,862 4,048 206 1,024 584 - Return of Capital (PE) / Redemptions (Hedge Funds) (51) - - (42) (9) - Reset Date (1,367) (1,367) - - - - +/- Net Asset Value & Foreign Exchange rate change 699 (86) - 519 266 - AUM - Ending Balance $28,569 $10,993 $3,173 $7,416 $6,987 $- Segment Revenues Management fee $118 $36 $12 $38 $32 $- Incentive income 165 - 14 113 38 - Total 283 36 26 151 70 - Segment Expenses Profit sharing compensation expenses (82) (1) (5) (58) (18) - Operating expenses (67) (7) (8) (18) (34) - Unallocated Expenses (4) Total (153) (8) (13) (76) (52) - Fund Management DE 130 28 13 75 18 - Investment Income 20 20 Interest Expense (7) (7) Pre-tax Distributable Earnings $143 $28 $13 $75 $18 $13 Weighted Average Dividend Paying Shares and Units Outstanding 431 Supplemental Data for Six Months: Six Months Ended Private Equity Hedge Funds Principal June 30, 2008 Invest- (in millions) Total Funds Castles Liquid Hybrid ments AUM AUM - January 1, 2008 $33,234 $13,278 $3,328 $8,128 $8,500 $- New capital raised, increase in invested capital 4,867 1,793 - 2,211 863 - Return of Capital (PE) / Redemptions (Hedge Funds) (1,294) (194) - (421) (679) - Reset Date - - - - - - Crystallized Incentive Income (95) - - - (95) +/- Net Asset Value & Foreign Exchange rate change (1,623) (1,381) 170 (213) (199) - AUM - Ending Balance $35,089 $13,496 $3,498 $9,705 $8,390 $- Segment Revenues Management fee $295 $84 $28 $110 $73 $- Incentive income 47 29 - 17 1 - Total 342 113 28 127 74 - Segment Expenses Profit sharing compensation expenses (52) (13) (2) (33) (4) - Operating expenses (144) (18) (18) (49) (59) - Unallocated Expenses - Total (196) (31) (20) (82) (63) - Fund Management DE 146 82 8 45 11 - Investment Income (10) (10) Interest Expense (20) (20) Pre-tax Distributable Earnings $116 $82 $8 $45 $11 $(30) Weighted Average Dividend Paying Shares and Units Outstanding 443 Six Months Ended Private Equity Hedge Funds Principal June 30, 2007 Invest- (in millions) Total Funds Castles Liquid Hybrid ments AUM AUM - January 1, 2007 $20,853 $7,539 $2,842 $5,022 $5,450 $- New capital raised, increase in invested capital 8,829 5,618 331 1,776 1,104 - Return of Capital (PE) / Redemptions (Hedge Funds) (822) (691) - (78) (53) - Reset Date (1,367) (1,367) - - - - +/- Net Asset Value & Foreign Exchange rate change 1,076 (106) - 696 486 - AUM - Ending Balance $28,569 $10,993 $3,173 $7,416 $6,987 $- Segment Revenues Management fee $216 $63 $23 $69 $61 $- Incentive income 450 190 18 158 84 - Total 666 253 41 227 145 - Segment Expenses Profit sharing compensation expenses (205) (73) (7) (87) (38) - Operating expenses (121) (13) (15) (35) (58) - Unallocated Expenses (7) Total (333) (86) (22) (122) (96) - Fund Management DE 333 167 19 105 49 - Investment Income 49 49 Interest Expense (19) (19) Pre-tax Distributable Earnings $363 $167 $19 $105 $49 $30 Weighted Average Dividend Paying Shares and Units Outstanding 417
Overview
We manage $35.1 billion of assets in private equity funds and hedge funds as of June 30, 2008. Fortress's revenues consist of (i) management fees, which are based on the size of our funds, (ii) incentive income, which is based on the performance of our funds, and (iii) investment income, which is based on our principal investments.
In the second quarter of 2008, we generated fund management revenues of $165 million, which included management fees of $150 million and incentive income of $15 million. After segment expenses and principal investments, Fortress generated pre-tax distributable earnings of $58 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the private equity segments accounted for approximately 35% of total segment revenues and the hedge fund segments accounted for approximately 65% of total segment revenues.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the private equity and hedge fund businesses accounted for approximately 48% and 52%, respectively, of total fund management DE.
Private Equity - Funds
For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Company's private equity funds generated $32 million of pre-tax distributable earnings as compared to $28 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007.
Assets under management as of June 30, 2008 increased 23% to $13.5 billion from $11.0 billion as of June 30, 2007.
As of June 30, 2008, our funds' private equity capital invested in non- public transactions totaled approximately $10.8 billion, and our private equity funds' unfunded commitments were approximately $1.5 billion.
Private Equity - Castles
For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Company's Castles generated $4 million of pre-tax distributable earnings as compared to $13 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007.
Assets under management increased 10% to $3.5 billion as of June 30, 2008 from $3.2 billion as of June 30, 2007.
Liquid Hedge Funds
For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Company's liquid hedge fund business generated $30 million of pre-tax distributable earnings as compared to $75 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007.
Assets under management increased 31% to $9.7 billion as of June 30, 2008 from $7.4 billion as of June 30, 2007.
The following table shows our Assets Under Management by fund: (dollars in billions) June 30, 2008 December 31, 2007 June 30, 2007 Drawbridge Global Macro Funds(3) $8.8 $8.1 $7.4 Fortress Commodities Fund(4) $0.9 N/A N/A The following table shows our gross and net returns by fund: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, 2008 June 30, 2008 Gross Returns(5) Drawbridge Global Macro Fund Ltd -2.07% -1.82% Fortress Commodities Fund LP 10.63% 12.33% Net Returns(6) Drawbridge Global Macro Fund Ltd -2.55% -2.76% Fortress Commodities Fund LP 8.11% 9.01%
Hybrid Hedge Funds
For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Company's hybrid hedge fund business generated $9 million of pre-tax distributable earnings as compared to $18 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007.
Assets under management increased 20% to $8.4 billion as of June 30, 2008 from $7.0 billion as of June 30, 2007.
The following table shows our Assets Under Management by fund: (dollars in billions) June 30, 2008 December 31, 2007 June 30, 2007 Drawbridge Special Opportunities Funds(7) $6.6 $6.8 $6.1 Fortress Partners Funds(8) $1.8 $1.7 $0.9 The following table shows our gross and net returns by fund: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, 2008 June 30, 2008 Gross Returns(5) Drawbridge Special Opportunities LP 1.44% 0.35% Drawbridge Special Opportunities Ltd 0.18% -0.96% Fortress Partners Fund LP 0.85% -3.50% Fortress Partners Fund Ltd 1.92% -1.82% Net Returns(6) Drawbridge Special Opportunities LP 0.94% -0.65% Drawbridge Special Opportunities Ltd -0.32% -2.18% Fortress Partners Fund LP 0.50% -4.15% Fortress Partners Fund Ltd 1.58% -2.52% (3) Consolidated AUM for Drawbridge Global Macro Fund Ltd, Drawbridge Global Macro Fund LP and Drawbridge Global Macro Managed Accounts. (4) Fund commenced operations in January 2008. (5) The performance data contained herein reflects returns for a "new issue eligible," single investor class, net of expenses borne by the Fund (prior to any fees), as of the close of business on the last day of the relevant period. Specific performance may vary based on, among other things, whether fund investors are invested in one or more Special Investments. (6) The performance data contained herein reflects returns for a "new issue eligible," single investor class, net of all fees and expenses borne by the Fund, as of the close of business on the last day of the relevant period. Specific performance may vary based on, among other things, whether fund investors are invested in one or more Special Investments. (7) Consolidated AUM for Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund Ltd, Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund LP and Drawbridge Special Opportunities Managed Accounts. (8) Consolidated AUM for Fortress Partners Fund Ltd and Fortress Partners Fund LP.
Principal Investments
At June 30, 2008, we had $1.1 billion of assets (excluding $0.3 billion of cash and cash equivalents) in our principal investments segment, up from $0.7 billion (excluding $0.3 billion of cash and cash equivalents) at June 30, 2007. During the three months ended June 30, 2008, we increased our commitments to our principal investments by $17 million and funded $11 million of our commitments. We had $183 million of unfunded commitments to our principal investments as of June 30, 2008.
Our principal investments segment generated a loss of $17 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to an impairment of $10 million on our investment in Newcastle Investment Corp. and $8 million of net interest expense.
Segment Expenses
Segment expenses were $90 million in the second quarter of 2008, down from $153 million from the second quarter of 2007. Segment expenses for the second quarters of 2008 and 2007 included $20 million and $82 million of profit sharing compensation, respectively, which is a function of the performance of various funds.
Fortress's headcount increased by approximately 24% since the second quarter of 2007. As of June 30, 2008, the firm and its affiliates employed 880 people around the world.
The Company had $291 million of share-based compensation expense (primarily relating to expense recorded in connection with the principals agreement, the issuance of restricted stock units to Fortress employees in the IPO, and the issuance of restricted partnership units during this quarter) for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, which contributed to our reporting a GAAP net loss per share. Share-based compensation expense is not included in segment expenses or in the calculation of distributable earnings.
Dividend
The Company paid a second quarter cash dividend of $0.225 per share on its common stock, for the quarter ending June 30, 2008, on July 11, 2008 to stockholders of record on June 30, 2008.
Non-GAAP Information
Fortress discloses certain non-GAAP financial information, which management believes provides a meaningful basis for comparison among present and future periods. The following are non-GAAP measures used in the accompanying financial information:
-- Pre-tax distributable earnings (DE) -- Fund management DE -- Segment revenues -- GAAP net income excluding principals agreement compensation
We urge you to read the reconciliation of such data to the related GAAP measures appearing later in this release.
Conference Call
Management will host a conference call today, Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 10:00 AM eastern time. A copy of the earnings release will be posted to the Investor Relations section of Fortress's website, www.fortress.com.
All interested parties are welcome to participate on the live call. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-877-717-3044 (from within the U.S.) or 1-706-679-1521 (from outside of the U.S.) ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call; please reference "Fortress Second Quarter Earnings Call." A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at www.fortress.com. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download the necessary software required to listen to the internet broadcast.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available until 11:59 P.M. eastern time on Friday, August 15, 2008 by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (from within the U.S.) or 1-706-645-9291 (from outside of the U.S.); please reference access code "57630061."
Fortress is a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $35.1 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2008. Fortress manages private equity funds and hedge funds. Fortress was founded in 1998. For more information regarding Fortress Investment Group LLC or to be added to our e-mail distribution list, please visit www.fortress.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements -- Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our public company surplus, dividends sources of management fees, incentive income and investment income, estimated fund performance, the amount and source of expected capital commitments for the new fund and our effective tax rate. These statements are not historical facts, but instead represent only the Company's beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. It is possible that the actual amounts of future dividends, our public company surplus, sources of management fees, incentive income and investment income, the amount and source of expected capital commitments for any new fund or our effective tax rate may differ, possibly materially, from these forward-looking statements, and any such differences could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect such forward-looking statements, see the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, each of which is, or will be, available on the Company's website (www.fortress.com). In addition, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict or assess the impact of every factor that may cause its actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward- looking statements contained in this press release. The Company can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking statement will be obtained. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
Fortress Investment Group LLC (Prior to January 17, 2007, Fortress Operating Group) Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations (dollars in thousands, except share data) Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Revenues Management fees from affiliates $149,605 $118,678 $293,662 $161,965 Incentive income from affiliates 18,300 132,961 55,444 177,189 Other revenues 20,191 16,480 39,870 36,265 Interest and dividend income - investment company holdings Interest income - - - 243,713 Interest income from controlled affiliate investments - - - 4,707 Dividend income - - - 7,436 Dividend income from controlled affiliate investments - - - 53,174 188,096 268,119 388,976 684,449 Expenses Interest expense Investment company holdings - - - 132,620 Other 9,888 6,711 20,224 18,731 Compensation and benefits 137,460 187,783 264,479 405,300 Principals agreement compensation 237,367 242,659 474,734 380,933 General, administrative and other 19,746 23,603 36,316 62,908 Depreciation and amortization 2,436 2,184 4,872 4,193 406,897 462,940 800,625 1,004,685 Other Income (Loss) Gains (losses) from investments Investment company holdings Net realized gains (losses) - - - 86,264 Net realized gains (losses) from controlled affiliate investments - - - 715,024 Net unrealized gains (losses) - - - (19,928) Net unrealized gains (losses) from controlled affiliate investments - - - (1,428,837) Other investments Net realized gains (losses) 61 (1,735) 1,674 54 Net realized gains (losses) from affiliate investments (92) 9,452 155 145,493 Net unrealized gains (losses) - (396) - (677) Net unrealized gains (losses) from affiliate investments (6,584) (36,338) (36,401) (167,166) Earnings (losses) from equity method investees (26,500) 7,231 (75,629) 7,427 (33,115) (21,786) (110,201) (662,346) Income (Loss) Before Deferred Incentive Income, Principals' and Others' Interests in Income of Consolidated Subsidiaries and Income Taxes (251,916) (216,607) (521,850) (982,582) Deferred incentive income - - - 307,034 Principals' and others' interests in (income) loss of consolidated subsidiaries 194,411 166,485 402,680 702,016 Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (57,505) (50,122) (119,170) 26,468 Income tax benefit (expense) 1,949 (5,009) (5,303) (19,456) Net Income (Loss) $(55,556) $(55,131) $(124,473) $7,012 Dividends declared per Class A share $0.2250 $0.2250 $0.4500 $0.3924 Earnings Per Unit - January 1 Fortress Operating Group through January 16 Net income per Fortress Operating Group unit $0.36 Weighted average number of Fortress Operating Group units outstanding 367,143,000 Earnings Per Class A share - Fortress January 17 Investment Group through January 30 Net income (loss) per Class A share, basic $(0.62) $(0.59) $(1.36) $(1.43) Net income (loss) per Class A share, diluted $(0.67) $(0.66) $(1.37) $(1.43) Weighted average number of Class A shares outstanding, basic 94,913,677 94,894,636 94,904,157 89,226,434 Weighted average number of Class A shares outstanding, diluted 406,985,227 406,966,186 406,975,707 89,226,434 Fortress Investment Group LLC (Prior to January 17, 2007, Fortress Operating Group) Consolidated Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands, except share data) June 30, December 31, 2008 2007 (Unaudited) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $255,155 $100,409 Due from affiliates 141,765 198,669 Investments Equity method investees 961,123 1,091,918 Options in affiliates 871 16,001 Deferred tax asset 512,237 511,204 Other assets 72,684 71,580 $1,943,835 $1,989,781 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Liabilities Accrued compensation and benefits $126,040 $269,324 Due to affiliates 464,709 455,734 Dividends payable 21,286 21,285 Deferred incentive income 164,144 173,561 Debt obligations payable 800,000 535,000 Other liabilities 40,239 36,729 1,616,418 1,491,633 Commitments and Contingencies Principals' and Others' Interests in Equity of Consolidated Subsidiaries 173,104 308,023 Shareholders' Equity Class A shares, no par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 94,604,806 and 94,597,646 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. - - Class B shares, no par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized, 312,071,550 shares issued and outstanding - - Paid-in capital 469,319 384,700 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (315,564) (193,200) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 558 (1,375) 154,313 190,125 $1,943,835 $1,989,781 Fortress Investment Group LLC (Prior to January 17, 2007, Fortress Operating Group) Reconciliation of Fund Management DE to Pre-tax Distributable Earnings and GAAP Net Income (Loss) (dollars in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 June 30, 2007 Fund Management DE $75 $130 Investment Income (Loss) (7) 20 Interest Expense (10) (7) Pre-tax Distributable Earnings 58 143 Private equity incentive income 3 6 Hybrid hedge fund incentive income - (37) Castle options incentive income - - Castle options management fee - 1 Distributions of earnings from equity method investees - (2) Earnings from equity method investees (27) (8) Gains/losses on options (2) (30) Gains/losses on other investments (3) - Impairment of investments 10 - Employee equity-based compensation (53) (29) Principal compensation (238) (243) Employee portion of incentive income - (20) Principals' interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries 195 169 Taxes 2 (5) GAAP Net Income (Loss)(9) $(55) $(55) Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 June 30, 2007 Fund Management DE $146 $333 Investment Income (Loss) (10) 49 Interest Expense (20) (19) Pre-tax Distributable Earnings 116 363 Private equity incentive income 9 21 Hybrid hedge fund incentive income - (83) Castle options incentive income - - Castle options management fee - 2 Distributions of earnings from equity method investees - (12) Earnings from equity method investees (68) (19) Gains/losses on options (15) (25) Gains/losses on other investments (21) - Impairment of investments 10 - Employee equity-based compensation (89) (67) Principal compensation (475) (381) Employee portion of incentive income 10 (20) Principals' interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries 404 247 Taxes (5) (19) GAAP Net Income (Loss)(9) $(124) $7 (9) We had GAAP net income of $133.4 million for the period from January 1, 2007 through January 16, 2007 and a GAAP net loss of $126.4 million for the period from January 17, 2007 through June 30, 2007. Fortress Investment Group LLC (Prior to January 17, 2007, Fortress Operating Group) Reconciliation of Segment Revenues to GAAP Revenues (dollars in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 June 30, 2007 Segment Revenues $165 $283 Adjust incentive income 3 (33) Adjust income from the receipt of options - 1 Other revenues 20 16 Consolidation and elimination - 1 GAAP Revenues $188 $268 Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 June 30, 2007 Segment Revenues $342 $666 Adjust incentive income 9 (62) Adjust income from the receipt of options - 2 Other revenues 38 30 Consolidation and elimination - 48 GAAP Revenues $389 $684
"Distributable earnings" is our supplemental measure of operating performance. It reflects the value created which management considers available for distribution during any period. As compared to generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") net income, distributable earnings excludes the effects of unrealized gains (or losses) on illiquid investments, reflects contingent revenue which has been received as income to the extent it is not expected to be reversed, and disregards expenses which do not require an outlay of assets, whether currently or on an accrued basis. Distributable earnings is reflected on an unconsolidated and pre-tax basis, and, therefore, the interests in consolidated subsidiaries related to Fortress Operating Company units (held by the principals) and income tax expense are added back in its calculation. Distributable earnings is not a measure of cash generated by operations which is available for distribution nor should it be considered in isolation or as an alternative to cash flow or net income and it is not necessarily indicative of liquidity or cash available to fund our operations. For a complete discussion of distributable earnings and its reconciliation to GAAP, see note 10 to our financial statements included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Our management uses distributable earnings:
-- in its determination of periodic distributions to equity holders;
-- in making operating decisions and assessing the performance of each of our core businesses;
-- for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budgets; and
-- as a valuation measure in strategic analyses in connection with the performance of our funds and the performance of our employees.
Growing distributable earnings is a key component to our business strategy and distributable earnings is the supplemental measure used by our management to evaluate the economic profitability of each of our businesses and our total operations. Therefore, we believe that it provides useful information to our investors in evaluating our operating performance. Our definition of distributable earnings is not based on any definition contained in our amended and restated operating agreement.
Fortress Investment Group LLC (Prior to January 17, 2007, Fortress Operating Group) Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) Excluding Principals Agreement Compensation to GAAP Net Income (Loss) (dollars in thousands) Three months ended Six months ended June 30, 2008 June 30, 2008 GAAP net loss $(55,556) $(124,473) Principals agreement compensation 237,367 474,734 Portion not allocable to public shareholders (182,156) (364,311) GAAP net loss excluding principals agreement compensation $(345) $(14,050)
SOURCE Fortress Investment Group LLC
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