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Exhibit 99.1
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Federated Hermes, Inc. reports first quarter 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings per diluted share of $0.75 compared to $0.63 for Q1 2020
Long-term assets reach a record $206 billion
Board declares $0.27 per share quarterly dividend; authorizes new share repurchase program
(PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 29, 2021) — Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI), a global leader in active, responsible investing, today reported earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.75 for Q1 2021, compared to $0.63 for the same quarter last year, on net income of $74.5 million for Q1 2021, compared to $64.2 million for Q1 2020.
Federated Hermes' total managed assets were $625.0 billion at March 31, 2021, up $19.2 billion or 3% from $605.8 billion at March 31, 2020 and up $5.6 billion or 1% from $619.4 billion at Dec. 31, 2020. Total average managed assets for Q1 2021 were $618.1 billion, up $37.9 billion or 7% from $580.2 billion reported for Q1 2020 and up $7.6 billion or 1% from $610.5 billion reported for Q4 2020.
"Strong investment performance and client interest in a range of our actively managed strategies distributed in key regions around the world generated net positive fund sales in Q1 2021 and helped Federated Hermes reach a record $96.2 billion in equity assets under management," said J. Christopher Donahue, president and chief executive officer. "Fixed-income assets under management were a record $86.5 billion at the end of the first quarter, and we experienced net sales across a range of investment objectives—from short duration to short-intermediate to high-yield strategies."
Federated Hermes’ board of directors declared a dividend of $0.27 per share. The dividend is payable on May 14, 2021 to shareholders of record as of May 7, 2021. During Q1 2021, Federated Hermes purchased 1,505,000 shares of Federated Hermes class B common stock for $45.0 million. The company's board of directors also authorized a new share repurchase program, which is the firm's 13th repurchase program and which allows Federated Hermes to repurchase up to 4 million additional shares of class B common stock in the open market with no expiration date. The repurchased stock is to be held in treasury for employee share-based compensation plans, potential acquisitions and other corporate activities. The company’s existing 3.5 million share repurchase program, approved in April 2020, has effectively been completed.
Equity assets were a record $96.2 billion at March 31, 2021, up $28.0 billion or 41% from $68.2 billion at March 31, 2020 and up $4.4 billion or 5% from $91.8 billion at Dec. 31, 2020. Top-selling equity funds during Q1 2021 on a net basis were Federated Hermes Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Federated Hermes Global Equity ESG Fund, Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund (UCITS), Federated Hermes Asia ex-Japan Equity Fund and Federated Hermes Impact Opportunities Equity Fund.
Fixed-income assets were a record $86.5 billion at March 31, 2021, up $21.8 billion or 34% from $64.7 billion at March 31, 2020 and up $2.2 billion or 3% from $84.3 billion at Dec. 31, 2020. Top-selling fixed-income funds during Q1 2021 on a net basis were Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond Fund, Federated Hermes SDG Engagement High Yield Credit Fund (UCITS), Federated Hermes Total Return Bond Fund, Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Total Return Bond Fund and Federated Hermes Short-Intermediate Municipal Fund.
MEDIA:MEDIA:ANALYSTS:
Ed Costello 412-288-7538Meghan McAndrew 412-288-8103Ray Hanley 412-288-1920

    
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Alternative/private market assets were a record $19.3 billion at March 31, 2021, up $1.2 billion or 7% from $18.1 billion at March 31, 2020 and up $0.2 billion or 1% from $19.1 billion at Dec. 31, 2020.
Money market assets were $419.1 billion at March 31, 2021, down $32.2 billion or 7% from $451.3 billion at March 31, 2020 and down $1.2 billion or less than 1% from $420.3 billion at Dec. 31, 2020. Money market fund assets were $297.2 billion at March 31, 2021, down $38.9 billion or 12% from $336.1 billion at March 31, 2020 and down $4.7 billion or 2% from $301.9 billion at Dec. 31, 2020.
Financial Summary
Q1 2021 vs. Q1 2020
Revenue decreased $18.0 million or 5% percent primarily due to an increase in voluntary fee waivers related to certain money market funds in order for those funds to maintain positive or zero net yields (voluntary yield-related fee waivers). For further information, see "Impact of voluntary yield-related fee waivers" below. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in revenue due to higher average equity and fixed-income assets and an increase in revenue from alternative/private markets assets primarily related to revenue of a previously nonconsolidated entity being recorded in operating revenue beginning March 2020.
During Q1 2021, Federated Hermes derived 75% of its revenue from long-term assets (49% from equity, 16% from fixed-income and 10% from alternative/private markets and multi-asset), 24% from money market assets, and 1% from sources other than managed assets.
Operating expenses decreased $22.7 million or 9% primarily due to decreased distribution expenses predominantly resulting from higher voluntary yield-related fee waivers, partially offset by increases in compensation expense.
Nonoperating income (expenses), net increased $8.9 million or 127% primarily due to an increase in the market value of investments since the negative impact of the pandemic on the markets in Q1 2020. This increase was partially offset by a gain recorded in March 2020 from a fair value adjustment to the equity investment of a previously nonconsolidated entity.
Q1 2021 vs. Q4 2020
Revenue decreased $22.7 million or 6% primarily due to an increase in voluntary yield-related fee waivers, two fewer days in Q1 2021 and a decrease in revenue from lower average money market assets. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in revenue due to higher average equity and fixed-income assets.
Operating expenses decreased $5.4 million or 2% primarily due to decreased distribution expenses predominantly resulting from higher voluntary yield-related fee waivers.
Nonoperating income (expenses), net decreased $12.8 million or 87% primarily due to the increase in the market value of investments in Q1 2021 being less than the increase in Q4 2020.
Impact of voluntary yield-related fee waivers
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, voluntary yield-related fee waivers totaled $83.1 million. These fee waivers were largely offset by related reductions in distribution expenses of $61.4 million, such that the net negative pre-tax impact to Federated Hermes was $21.7 million.
Short-term interest rates reached historical lows during Q1 2021 as technical factors at the front end of the yield curve drove yields on short-term government securities – including repurchase agreements and Treasury bills – to near zero in mid- to late February, which is where they remain currently.


    
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As a result, the negative impact on pre-tax income from minimum yield waivers on money market mutual funds and certain separate accounts may range from $35 million to $45 million during Q2 2021. This range is based on gross yields on government money market portfolios of 3 to 10 basis points. Federated Hermes projects that the negative impact from minimum yield waivers for 2021 will peak in Q2. The amount of minimum yield waivers can vary based on a number of factors, including, among others, interest rates, yields, asset levels, asset flows and the ability of distributors to share in waivers. Any change in these factors can impact the amount and impact of minimum yield waivers, including in a material way.
Federated Hermes' level of business activity and financial results are dependent upon many factors, including market conditions, investment performance and investor behavior. These factors and others, including asset levels and mix, product sales and redemptions, market appreciation or depreciation, revenues, fee waivers, expenses and regulatory changes, can significantly impact Federated Hermes' business activity levels and financial results. Risk factors and uncertainties that can influence Federated Hermes' financial results are discussed in the company's annual and quarterly reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Federated Hermes will host an earnings conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern on April 30, 2021. Investors are invited to listen to the earnings teleconference by calling 877-407-0782 (domestic) or 201-689-8567 (international) prior to the 9 a.m. start time. To listen online, go to the Investor Relations section and the Analyst Information tab of FederatedHermes.com at least 15 minutes prior to register and join the call. A replay will be available at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern on April 30, 2021. To access the telephone replay, dial 877-481-4010 (domestic) or 919-882-2331 (international) and enter access code 40761. The online replay will be available via FederatedHermes.com for one year.
Federated Hermes, Inc. is a leading global investment manager with $625.0 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2021. Guided by our conviction that responsible investing is the best way to create wealth over the long term, our investment solutions span equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset and liquidity management strategies. Providing world-class active investment management and engagement services to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries, our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes’ nearly 2,000 employees include those in London, New York, Boston and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com.
Federated Hermes ranks in the top 7% of equity fund managers in the industry, the top 9% of money market fund managers and the top 10% of fixed-income fund managers1. Federated Hermes also ranks as the 9th-largest manager of model-delivered SMAs2. For more information, including an analyst presentation, visit FederatedHermes.com.
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1) ISS Market Intelligence (SIMFUND), March 31, 2021. Based on assets under management in open-end funds.
2) Money Management Institute/Cerulli, Q4 2020.
Federated Securities Corp. is distributor of the Federated Hermes funds.
Separately managed accounts are made available through Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment Counseling, Federated MDTA LLC, Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited, Hermes Investment Management Limited, and Hermes GPE LLP, each a registered investment advisor in one or more of the U.S., U.K. or Ireland.
Certain statements in this press release, such as those related to performance, investor preferences and demand, asset flows, asset mix, interest rates, gross yields and fee waivers constitute or may constitute forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Other risks and uncertainties include the ability of the company to predict the level of fee waivers and expenses in future quarters, predict whether performance fees or carried interest will be earned and retained, and sustain product demand, asset flows and mix, which could vary significantly


    
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depending on various factors, such as market conditions, investment performance and investor behavior. Other risks and uncertainties include the risk factors discussed in the company's annual and quarterly reports as filed with the SEC. As a result, no assurance can be given as to future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and neither the company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness, or updating, of such statements in the future.





    
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
Quarter Ended% Change Q1 2020 to Q1 2021Quarter Ended% Change Q4 2020 to Q1 2021
March 31, 2021March 31, 2020Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue
Investment advisory fees, net$247,689 $240,660 %$265,593 (7) %
Administrative service fees, net—affiliates74,302 72,199 79,192 (6)
Other service fees, net19,182 46,324 (59)19,133 
Total Revenue341,173 359,183 (5)363,918 (6)
Operating Expenses
Compensation and related143,620 115,335 25 138,296 
Distribution44,389 96,160 (54)59,419 (25)
Systems and communications18,594 14,896 25 18,518 
Professional service fees14,636 13,268 10 13,961 
Office and occupancy11,240 11,771 (5)6,436 75 
Advertising and promotional2,824 4,995 (43)4,853 (42)
Travel and related296 3,159 (91)540 (45)
Other8,096 6,855 18 7,120 14 
Total Operating Expenses243,695 266,439 (9)249,143 (2)
Operating Income97,478 92,744 114,775 (15)
Nonoperating Income (Expenses)
Investment income (loss), net2,011 (14,451)11415,175 (87)
Debt expense(491)(931)(47)(468)
Other, net345 8,345 (96)(27)NM
Total Nonoperating Income (Expenses), net1,865 (7,037)127 14,680 (87)
Income before income taxes99,343 85,707 16 129,455 (23)
Income tax provision24,997 22,442 11 28,183 (11)
Net income including the noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries74,346 63,265 18 101,272 (27)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries(138)(913)85 6,104 (102)
Net Income$74,484 $64,178 16 %$95,168 (22) %
Amounts Attributable to Federated Hermes, Inc.
Earnings Per Share1
Basic$0.75 $0.63 19 %$0.94 (20) %
Diluted$0.75 $0.63 19 %$0.93 (19)%
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding
Basic and Diluted95,218 97,345 95,504 
Dividends Declared Per Share$0.27 $0.27 $1.27 
1) Unvested share-based awards that receive non-forfeitable dividend rights are deemed participating securities and are required to be considered in the computation of basic earnings per share under the "two-class method." As such, total net income of $3.0 million, $2.4 million and $5.0 million available to unvested restricted Federated Hermes shareholders for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2021, March 31, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2020, respectively, was excluded from the computation of basic earnings per share. In addition to the amounts excluded from the basic earnings per share calculation, the computation of diluted earnings per share excludes net income available to unvested shareholders of a nonpublic consolidated subsidiary.


    
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)March 31, 2021Dec. 31, 2020
Assets
  Cash and other investments$382,695 $438,771 
  Other current assets137,617 136,572 
  Intangible assets, net, including goodwill1,283,036 1,282,020 
  Other long-term assets206,605 203,476 
  Total Assets$2,009,953 $2,060,839 
Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity
  Current liabilities$199,300 $265,446 
  Long-term debt70,000 75,000 
  Other long-term liabilities339,814 346,409 
  Redeemable noncontrolling interests245,717 236,987 
  Equity excluding treasury stock1,509,634 1,461,728 
  Treasury stock(354,512)(324,731)
  Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity$2,009,953 $2,060,839 


    
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Unaudited Changes in Long-Term Assets - By Asset Class
(in millions)Quarter Ended
March 31, 2021Dec. 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Equity
Beginning assets$91,788 $80,405 $89,011 
Sales1
7,760 5,618 6,080 
Redemptions1
(7,164)(6,047)(7,842)
Net sales (redemptions)1
596 (429)(1,762)
Net exchanges32 (8)(37)
Acquisitions/(dispositions)(71)
Impact of foreign exchange2
(595)946 (768)
Market gains and (losses)3
4,349 10,874 (18,134)
Ending assets$96,170 $91,788 $68,239 
Fixed Income
Beginning assets$84,277 $79,546 $69,023 
Sales1
11,187 9,046 7,687 
Redemptions1
(8,284)(6,046)(9,788)
Net sales (redemptions)1
2,903 3,000 (2,101)
Net exchanges(44)(10)(115)
Acquisitions/(dispositions)(1)
Impact of foreign exchange2
(60)181 (155)
Market gains and (losses)3
(612)1,560 (1,936)
Ending assets$86,464 $84,277 $64,715 
Alternative/Private Markets
Beginning assets$19,084 $18,146 $18,102 
Sales1
478 574 888 
Redemptions1
(631)(661)(582)
Net sales (redemptions)1
(153)(87)306 
Net exchanges(1)(3)
Acquisitions/(dispositions)452 
Impact of foreign exchange2
139 1,061 (1,121)
Market gains and (losses)3
232 (33)320 
Ending assets$19,301 $19,084 $18,061 
Multi-asset
Beginning assets$3,948 $3,737 $4,199 
Sales1
67 50 98 
Redemptions1
(170)(166)(235)
Net sales (redemptions)1
(103)(116)(137)
Net exchanges(14)
Impact of foreign exchange2
(1)
Market gains and (losses)3
132 324 (554)
Ending assets$3,981 $3,948 $3,494 
Total Long-term Assets
Beginning assets$199,097 $181,834 $180,335 
Sales1
19,492 15,288 14,753 
Redemptions1
(16,249)(12,920)(18,447)
Net sales (redemptions)1
3,243 2,368 (3,694)
Net exchanges(8)(18)(164)
Acquisitions/(dispositions)380 
Impact of foreign exchange2
(517)2,188 (2,044)
Market gains and (losses)3
4,101 12,725 (20,304)
Ending assets$205,916 $199,097 $154,509 
1) For certain accounts, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return.
2) Reflects the impact of translating non-U.S. dollar denominated AUM into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes.
3) Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by the portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income.



    
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Unaudited Changes in Long-Term Assets - By Asset Class and Product Type
(in millions)
Quarter Ended
March 31, 2021
EquityFixed IncomeAlternative / Private MarketsMulti-assetTotal
Funds
Separate Accounts1
Funds
Separate Accounts1
Funds
Separate Accounts1
Funds
Separate Accounts1
Funds.
Separate Accounts1
Beginning assets$54,312 $37,476 $53,557 $30,720 $12,100 $6,984 $3,744 $204 $123,713 $75,384 
Sales5,649 2,111 9,235 1,952 304 174 65 15,253 4,239 
Redemptions(4,441)(2,723)(6,732)(1,552)(461)(170)(141)(29)(11,775)(4,474)
Net sales (redemptions)1,208 (612)2,503 400 (157)(76)(27)3,478 (235)
Net exchanges(372)404 (44)(1)(412)404 
Impact of foreign exchange2
(261)(334)(38)(22)82 57 (1)(217)(300)
Market gains and (losses)3
1,880 2,469 (397)(215)207 25 124 1,814 2,287 
Ending assets$56,767 $39,403 $55,581 $30,883 $12,231 $7,070 $3,797 $184 $128,376 $77,540 
1)    Includes separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed products. For certain accounts, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return.
2) Reflects the impact of translating non-U.S. dollar denominated AUM into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes.
3)    Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by the portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income.











    
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Unaudited Changes in Long-Term Assets - By Product Type
(in millions)
Quarter Ended
March 31, 2021Dec. 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Total Fund Assets
Beginning assets$123,713 $110,811 $107,724 
Sales15,253 12,204 11,361 
Redemptions(11,775)(9,020)(13,604)
Net sales (redemptions)3,478 3,184 (2,243)
Net exchanges(412)(18)(158)
Impact of foreign exchange1
(217)1,258 (1,164)
Market gains and (losses)2
1,814 8,478 (11,908)
Ending assets$128,376 $123,713 $92,251 
Total Separate Account Assets3
Beginning assets$75,384 $71,023 $72,611 
Sales4
4,239 3,084 3,392 
Redemptions4
(4,474)(3,900)(4,843)
Net sales (redemptions)4
(235)(816)(1,451)
Net exchanges404 (6)
Acquisitions/(dispositions)380 
Impact of foreign exchange1
(300)930 (880)
Market gains and (losses)2
2,287 4,247 (8,396)
Ending assets$77,540 $75,384 $62,258 
Total Long-term Assets3
Beginning assets$199,097 $181,834 $180,335 
Sales4
19,492 15,288 14,753 
Redemptions4
(16,249)(12,920)(18,447)
Net sales (redemptions)4
3,243 2,368 (3,694)
Net exchanges(8)(18)(164)
Acquisitions/(dispositions)380 
Impact of foreign exchange1
(517)2,188 (2,044)
Market gains and (losses)2
4,101 12,725 (20,304)
Ending assets$205,916 $199,097 $154,509 
1) Reflects the impact of translating non-U.S. dollar denominated AUM into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes.
2) Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by the portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income.
3) Includes separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed products.
4)    For certain accounts, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return.




















    
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Unaudited Managed Assets

(in millions)
March 31, 2021Dec. 31, 2020Sept. 30, 2020June 30, 2020March 31, 2020
By Asset Class
Equity$96,170 $91,788 $80,405 $76,859 $68,239 
Fixed-income86,464 84,277 79,546 73,143 64,715 
Alternative / private markets19,301 19,084 18,146 17,485 18,061 
Multi-asset3,981 3,948 3,737 3,705 3,494 
Total long-term assets205,916 199,097 181,834 171,192 154,509 
Money market419,080 420,333 432,952 457,624 451,330 
Total Managed Assets$624,996 $619,430 $614,786 $628,816 $605,839 
By Product Type
Funds:
Equity$56,767 $54,312 $46,093 $43,723 $36,955 
Fixed-income55,581 53,557 49,779 46,046 40,601 
Alternative / private markets12,231 12,100 11,393 11,037 11,365 
Multi-asset3,797 3,744 3,546 3,516 3,330 
Total long-term assets128,376 123,713 110,811 104,322 92,251 
Money market297,182 301,855 325,940 344,846 336,133 
Total Fund Assets$425,558 $425,568 $436,751 $449,168 $428,384 
Separate Accounts:
Equity$39,403 $37,476 $34,312 $33,136 $31,284 
Fixed-income30,883 30,720 29,767 27,097 24,114 
Alternative / private markets7,070 6,984 6,753 6,448 6,696 
Multi-asset184 204 191 189 164 
Total long-term assets77,540 75,384 71,023 66,870 62,258 
Money market121,898 118,478 107,012 112,778 115,197 
Total Separate Account Assets$199,438 $193,862 $178,035 $179,648 $177,455 
Total Managed Assets$624,996 $619,430 $614,786 $628,816 $605,839 


    
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Unaudited Average Managed AssetsQuarter Ended
(in millions)
March 31, 2021Dec. 31, 2020Sept. 30, 2020June 30, 2020March 31, 2020
By Asset Class
Equity$95,167 $85,572 $80,403 $73,620 $82,767 
Fixed-income86,939 82,144 76,798 69,603 69,068 
Alternative / private markets1
19,278 18,549 18,270 18,022 17,983 
Multi-asset3,974 3,831 3,786 3,630 4,006 
Total long-term assets205,358 190,096 179,257 164,875 173,824 
Money market412,720 420,436 448,795 471,984 406,365 
Total Avg. Managed Assets$618,078 $610,532 $628,052 $636,859 $580,189 
By Product Type
Funds:
Equity$56,832 $50,022 $46,020 $41,301 $44,996 
Fixed-income55,416 51,934 48,418 43,229 44,017 
Alternative / private markets1
12,239 11,670 11,539 11,345 11,143 
Multi-asset3,783 3,634 3,590 3,453 3,814 
Total long-term assets128,270 117,260 109,567 99,328 103,970 
Money market288,403 311,769 338,814 356,736 290,641 
Total Avg. Fund Assets$416,673 $429,029 $448,381 $456,064 $394,611 
Separate Accounts:
Equity$38,335 $35,550 $34,383 $32,319 $37,771 
Fixed-income31,523 30,210 28,380 26,374 25,051 
Alternative / private markets7,039 6,879 6,731 6,677 6,840 
Multi-asset191 197 196 177 192 
Total long-term assets77,088 72,836 69,690 65,547 69,854 
Money market124,317 108,667 109,981 115,248 115,724 
Total Avg. Separate Account Assets$201,405 $181,503 $179,671 $180,795 $185,578 
Total Avg. Managed Assets$618,078 $610,532 $628,052 $636,859 $580,189 
1)    The average balance for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 includes $8.0 billion of assets managed by a previously non-consolidated entity, Hermes GPE LLP (HGPE), in which Federated Hermes held an equity method investment. Effective March 1, 2020, HGPE became a consolidated subsidiary.