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COHEN & STEERS, INC.

For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 1, 2026.

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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 1, 2026

CNS$75.07+2.6%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  1. Organization and Description of Business

Cohen & Steers, Inc. (CNS) was organized as a Delaware corporation on March 17, 2004. CNS is the holding company for its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc. (CSCM), Cohen & Steers Securities, LLC (CSS), Cohen & Steers UK Limited (CSUK), Cohen & Steers Ireland Limited (CSIL), Cohen & Steers Asia Limited (CSAL), Cohen & Steers Japan Limited (CSJL) and Cohen & Steers Singapore Private Limited (CSSG) (collectively, the Company).

The Company is a global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.

  1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The condensed consolidated financial statements set forth herein include the accounts of CNS and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim results have been made. The Company's 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 year ended December 31, 2025 (Form 10-K). The Company’s significant accounting policies, which have been consistently applied, are summarized in its Form 10-K.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Implemented

In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 2024-03, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income — Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The standard requires disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified categories in disclosures within the footnotes to the financial statements. This new guidance will be effective on January 1, 2027 for annual reporting and January 1, 2028 for interim reporting. The Company does not expect the adoption of this new standard will have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use-Software. The ASU provides targeted amendments to modernize the accounting framework for internal-use software development, including the removal of the traditional "development stage" model and the introduction of a more principles-based approach to capitalization. Under the new guidance, companies may begin capitalizing internal-use software costs when: management with the relevant authority authorizes and commits to funding the software project and it is probable that the project will be completed, and the software will be used to perform its intended function. This new guidance will be effective on January 1, 2028. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this new standard will have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements. The amendments clarify the applicability of interim reporting guidance, specify the form and content of interim financial statements and provide a consolidated list of required interim disclosures across other Accounting Standards Codification topics. The amendments also establish a principle requiring disclosure of events occurring since the end of the last annual reporting period that had a material impact on the entity. This guidance will be effective on January 1, 2028. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adoption of this standard will have on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

  1. Revenue

The following tables summarize revenue recognized from contracts with customers by client domicile and by investment vehicle:

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20262025
Client domicile:
North America$127,764$117,280
Japan7,5177,807
Europe, Middle East and Africa5,6565,190
Asia Pacific excluding Japan4,7024,190
Total$145,639$134,467
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20262025
Investment vehicle:
Open-end funds$83,863$77,354
Institutional accounts34,54232,167
Closed-end funds27,23424,946
Total$145,639$134,467
  1. Investments

The following table summarizes the Company's investments:

(in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Equity investments at fair value$307,808$271,034
Trading199,857165,443
Equity method98
Total investments$507,674$436,485

The following table summarizes the amounts related to the Company's VIEs for which it is not the primary beneficiary:

(in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Investments$353$325
Receivables$868$791
Payables$502$992

The Company’s maximum exposure to loss associated with these VIEs is limited to its investments and uncollected receivables.

Net unrealized gain from investments still held at the end of the period for the periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $4.7 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

  1. Fair Value

The following tables present assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

March 31, 2026
(in thousands) · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 · Investments Measured at NAV · Total
Cash equivalents$23,346$—$—$—$23,346
Equity investments at fair value:
Equity securities$138,446$82,783$—$141$221,370
Limited partnership interests—79,8256,61386,438
Total138,44682,78379,8256,754307,808
Trading investments:
Fixed income—199,857——199,857
Equity method investments———99
Total investments$138,446$282,640$79,825$6,763$507,674
Derivatives - assets:
Total return swaps$—$499$—$—$499
Forward contracts - foreign exchange—503——503
Total$—$1,002$—$—$1,002
Derivatives - liabilities:
Total return swaps$—$2,468$—$—$2,468
Forward contracts - foreign exchange—403——403
Total$—$2,871$—$—$2,871
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Investments Measured at NAVTotal
Cash equivalents$105,706$—$—$—$105,706
Equity investments at fair value:
Equity securities$118,553$80,868$—$138$199,559
Limited partnership interests——65,3356,14071,475
Total118,55380,86865,3356,278271,034
Trading investments:
Fixed income—165,443——165,443
Equity method investments———88
Total investments$118,553$246,311$65,335$6,286$436,485
Derivatives - assets:
Total return swaps$—$353$—$—$353
Forward contracts - foreign exchange—433——433
Total$—$786$—$—$786
Derivatives - liabilities:
Total return swaps$—$1,964$—$—$1,964
Forward contracts - foreign exchange—55——55
Total$—$2,019$—$—$2,019

Equity investments at fair value include certain investments that otherwise would be accounted for under the equity method, for which the Company has elected the fair value option. The fair value option was elected to align the measurement and recognition of gains and losses with the Company's other seed investments.

Equity investments at fair value for which the Company has elected the fair value option include:

Seed investments in certain active exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are classified as Level 1; and

Seed investment in Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc. (CNSREIT) classified as Level 2. Quoted prices in active markets are not available for CNSREIT and fair value is determined using the monthly published net asset value (NAV) which is an observable transaction price. Shares of CNSREIT are not actively traded, as subscriptions and redemptions are permitted on a monthly basis.

The following table summarizes amounts related to the investments for which the fair value option has been elected:

(in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Fair value
CNSREIT$82,769$80,865
Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income Active ETF$19,646N/A
Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF$21,984$17,906
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Ownership Interest
CNSREIT32.3%36.9%
Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income Active ETF47.7%N/A
Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF24.6%35.7%

Equity investments at fair value classified as Level 3 were comprised of limited partnership interests in joint ventures that hold investments in private real estate.

Trading investments classified as Level 2 were comprised of U.S. Treasury securities and investment-grade corporate debt securities. Fair values were generally determined using third-party pricing services. The pricing services may utilize evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information.

Investments measured using NAV (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient primarily consist of limited partnership interests in private real estate funds. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company did not have the ability to redeem its interests in certain of these investments and others may be redeemed subject to certain restrictions. These investments have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy and are presented in the above tables to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.

Total return swap contracts classified as Level 2 were valued based on the underlying futures contracts or equity indices.

Foreign currency exchange contracts classified as Level 2 were valued based on the prevailing forward exchange rate, which is an input that is observable in active markets.

The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20262025
Balance at beginning of period$65,33532,552
Purchases/contributions14,0167,192
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)474(293)
Balance at end of period$79,825$39,451

The following tables summarize the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs approved by the Valuation Committee for Level 3 investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Fair Value as of March 31, 2026(in thousands)Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputsRangeWeighted Average
Limited partnership interests$66,558Discounted cash flowDiscount rate Terminal capitalization rate7.00% - 9.75%5.25% - 8.50%8.74%7.37%
$13,267Transaction priceN/A
Fair Value as of December 31, 2025(in thousands)Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputsRangeWeighted Average
Limited partnership interests$65,335Discounted cash flowDiscount rate Terminal capitalization rate7.00% - 10.00%5.25% - 8.75%8.82%7.40%

Changes in the significant unobservable inputs in the above tables may result in a materially higher or lower fair value measurement.

  1. Derivatives

The following tables summarize the notional amount and fair value of the Company's outstanding derivative financial instruments:

As of March 31, 2026
Fair Value (1)
(in thousands)Notional AmountAssetsLiabilities
Corporate derivatives:
Total return swaps$88,771$499$2,468
Forward contracts - foreign exchange13,195458—
Total corporate derivatives101,9669572,468
Derivatives held by consolidated funds:
Forward contracts - foreign exchange45,94345403
Total$147,909$1,002$2,871
As of December 31, 2025
Fair Value (1)
(in thousands)Notional AmountAssetsLiabilities
Corporate derivatives:
Total return swaps$92,451$353$1,964
Forward contracts - foreign exchange7,7861734
Total corporate derivatives100,2375261,968
Derivatives held by consolidated funds:
Forward contracts - foreign exchange37,06726051
Total$137,304$786$2,019

(1) The fair values of corporate and consolidated fund derivative financial instruments are recorded in other assets and other liabilities and accrued expenses on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of financial condition.

The Company's corporate derivatives included:

Total return swaps that are utilized to economically hedge a portion of the market risk of certain seed investments and total return swaps that are included in certain portfolios the Company maintains for the purpose of establishing a performance track record; and

Forward foreign exchange contracts that are utilized to economically hedge currency exposure arising from certain non-U.S. dollar investment advisory fees.

Derivatives held by consolidated funds are comprised of forward foreign exchange contracts to economically hedge currency exposure.

The following table summarizes the collateral related to the Company's derivative financial instruments:

(in thousands)March 31,2026December 31,2025
Collateral pledged$1,446$1,764
Collateral received$—$260

The following table summarizes net gains (losses) from derivative financial instruments:

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20262025
Corporate derivatives:
Total return swaps$(5,506)$(1,929)
Forward contracts - foreign exchange289(480)
Total corporate derivatives(5,217)(2,409)
Derivatives held by consolidated funds:
Forward contracts - foreign exchange(358)9
Total (1)$(5,575)$(2,400)

(1)Gains and losses on corporate total return swaps and derivatives held by consolidated funds are included in gain (loss) from investments—net in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. Gains and losses on corporate forward foreign exchange contracts are included in foreign currency gain (loss)—net in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.

  1. Earnings Per Share

The following table reconciles income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations:

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)20262025
Net income$41,220$43,289
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests1,148(3,511)
Net income attributable to common stockholders$42,368$39,778
Basic weighted average shares outstanding51,44151,058
Dilutive potential shares from restricted stock units154360
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding51,59551,418
Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders$0.82$0.78
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders$0.82$0.77
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the calculation9718
  1. Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes included U.S. federal, state, local and foreign taxes. A reconciliation of the Company’s statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rate is summarized in the following table:

Three Months Ended March 31,
2026 · 2025
U.S. federal statutory tax rate21.0%21.0%
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit3.02.9
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Nondeductible executive compensation1.22.9
Excess tax deficiencies (benefits) related to the vesting and delivery of restricted stock units1.7(6.1)
Valuation allowance(0.1)(0.3)
Effect of cross-border tax laws0.1—*
Foreign tax effects0.2(0.4)
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits0.1(0.4)
Effect of changes in tax laws or rates—*(0.1)
Other0.2—*
Effective income tax rate27.4%19.5%

*Amounts round to less than 0.1%.

  1. Related Party Transactions

The Company is an investment adviser to, and has administration agreements with, Company-sponsored funds and investment products for which certain employees are officers and/or directors. See discussion of commitments to Company-sponsored vehicles in Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies.

The following table summarizes revenue earned from these affiliated entities:

Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20262025
Investment advisory and administration fees$100,061$91,892
Distribution and service fees8,0557,184
Total$108,116$99,076

The following table summarizes outstanding balances with related parties:

(in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Receivables from Company-sponsored funds$41,721$39,118
Amounts due from CNSREIT (1)$11,873$10,833
Payables to Company-sponsored funds$98$653

(1)Amounts related to services already provided of $3.4 million and $3.0 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, are included in accounts receivable; the remaining amounts of $8.5 million and $7.8 million are included in other assets.

  1. Credit Agreement

On August 15, 2025, the Company entered into an Amendment to its Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (the Amended Credit Agreement) providing for a $100.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility maturing on August 15, 2029. Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable annual rate equal to, at the Company’s option, either, (i) in respect of Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Loans, a rate equal to Term SOFR in effect for such period plus an applicable rate as determined according to a performance pricing grid and, (ii) in respect of Base Rate Loans, a rate equal to a Base Rate plus an applicable rate as determined according to a performance pricing grid. The Company is also required to pay a commitment fee based on the actual daily unused amount of the credit facility payable quarterly.

Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement may be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. The Amended Credit Agreement contains affirmative, negative and financial covenants, which are customary for facilities of this type, including with respect to leverage and interest coverage, limitations on priority indebtedness, asset dispositions and fundamental corporate changes. As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

  1. Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time, the Company may be involved in legal matters relating to claims arising in the ordinary course of business. There are currently no such matters pending that the Company believes could have a material adverse effect on its consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

The Company has committed to invest up to a total of $175.0 million in certain of our investment vehicles. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had funded $105.9 million of these commitments. The timing for funding the remaining portion of our commitments is uncertain.

  1. Segment Information

The Company provides investment management and related services to various investment vehicles and client accounts. The Company uses a consolidated approach to assess performance and allocate resources and as such operates in a single reportable segment. The Company’s Executive Committee is the chief operating decision maker (CODM) and regularly receives financial information and management reports that are prepared on a consolidated basis. The CODM uses net income as reported on the condensed consolidated statements of operations, total assets as reported on the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition and other metrics to monitor performance against specific business objectives, evaluate performance against peers and benchmarks, manage expenses and allocate capital. The CODM receives expense information prepared on the same basis as the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and is not provided with any measures that differ from those used in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

  1. Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. Other than the item described below, the Company determined that there were no additional subsequent events that require disclosure and/or adjustment.

On April 30, 2026, the Company declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock in the amount of $0.67 per share. This dividend will be payable on May 21, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 11, 2026.

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