Asset Management Companies Report AUMs, Acquisitions, Quarter and Year-End Results, and Appointments - Research Report on Franklin Templeton Investments, AMG, Invesco, Prospect Capital, and Blackstone

NEW YORK, August 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Franklin Resources Inc. (NYSE: BEN), Affiliated Managers Group Inc. (NYSE: AMG), Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC), and The Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Franklin Resources Inc. Research Report

On August 8, 2013, Franklin Resources Inc. (Franklin Templeton Investments) reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) by the Company's subsidiaries of $834.1 billion at July 31, 2013, compared to $815.0 billion at June 30, 2013, and $718.7 billion at July 31, 2012. Franklin Templeton Investments also stated that its total equity was $328.9 billion at July 31, 2013, compared to $313.5 at June 30, 2013, and $281.3 at July 31, 2012. Total fixed-income was $364.4 billion at July 31, 2013, compared to $365.7 billion at June 30, 2013, and $325.9 billion at July 31, 2012. The Full Research Report on Franklin Resources Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-22/BEN]

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Affiliated Managers Group Inc. Research Report

On August 19, 2013, Affiliated Managers Group Inc. (AMG) announced that its subsidiary, AMG Wealth Partners, LP, has acquired an equity interest in Clarfeld Financial Advisors, LLC (Clarfeld). According to Sean M. Healey, AMG's Chairman and CEO, "Clarfeld is recognized as one of the leading wealth advisory boutiques and we are pleased to welcome them as a partner. Rob Clarfeld and his team have built a highly regarded advisory business with a loyal client following, a strong culture of risk management and a breadth of services and expertise typically found only at much larger firms." The Full Research Report on Affiliated Managers Group Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-22/AMG]

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Invesco Ltd. Research Report

On August 12, 2013, Invesco Ltd. (Invesco) reported a 3.4% MoM (month over month) increase in preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) to $729.4 billion at July 31, 2013 due to favorable market returns, increases in money market AUM, positive long-term flows and net flows in the QQQ's. Invesco also stated that as previously announced by the Company, it has entered into an agreement to sell Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management, which was accounted for as discontinued operations in its Q2 2013 financial results. The Full Research Report on Invesco Ltd. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-22/IVZ]

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Prospect Capital Corporation Research Report

On August 21, 2013, Prospect Capital Corporation (Prospect Capital) reported its Q4 FY 2013 and full year FY 2013 financial results (period ended June 30, 2013). Consolidated net assets increased 75.7% YoY to $2.7 billion, or $10.72 per share, as of June 30, 2013. Net investment income in Q4 FY 2013 stood at $92.1 million, or $0.38 per share, compared to $64.2 million, or $0.51 per share, in Q4 FY 2012. For full year FY 2013, net investment income was $324.9 million, or $1.57 per share, compared to $186.7 million, or $1.63 per share, in Q4 FY 2012. The Full Research Report on Prospect Capital Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-22/PSEC]

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The Blackstone Group Research Report

On August 22, 2013, The Blackstone Group (Blackstone) and its real estate portfolio company, La Quinta Inns & Suites, announced the appointment of Henry Cisneros, Mit Shah and Alan Bowers to La Quinta's Board of Directors. Commenting on the appointment, President and CEO of La Quinta, stated, "This is an exciting time for our company.  We look forward to capitalizing on the experience and knowledge these new board members bring as we continue to accelerate the growth of the La Quinta brand." Additionally, Bill Stein, Global Head of Asset Management of Blackstone's Real Estate Group, said, "We are pleased that Henry, Mit and Alan have agreed to lend their considerable talents and expertise to the board of La Quinta. Their collective experience will be invaluable to La Quinta as the company continues to grow." The Full Research Report on The Blackstone Group - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-22/BX]

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