Batterymarch, founded in 1969, has earned a reputation for innovation in search
of opportunity. The firm was one of the first money managers to harness the
power of the computer, using quantitative techniques to apply traditional
fundamental principles to equity research and management. Batterymarch's
products include US, global developed markets, emerging markets and hedged
equity strategies.
Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC was founded in 1986. The firm
offers an array of equity, fixed income, and balanced portfolios that invest in
the US, international, and global markets. Since its founding, the firm has pursued one investment approach, Value
Investing, with the goal of providing excellent risk adjusted returns over full
investment cycles and across global markets.
At ClearBridge Investments, all equity strategies start with the same fundamental principle: the key to long-term success is selecting high-quality companies through rigorous research and analysis. Driven by the insight and expertise of portfolio managers and analysts, ClearBridge's time-tested investment process has guided the firm throughout its 45-year history. Strengthened by advanced trading and risk management systems, ClearBridge's disciplined, methodical approach is designed to achieve top-tier performance for their clients over the long-term.
Global Currents is a new investment adviser of Legg Mason, Inc. and is
primarily an investment boutique focused on institutional clients, subadvisory
relationships, and fulfilling the investment needs of high net worth
individuals.
Legg Mason Capital Management specializes in long-term, valuation based equity
management for clients around the globe. Its goal is to deliver outstanding
long-term performance to clients. The firm is recognized for its distinct
culture and process, which utilize lessons learned from diverse sources such as
science, academic research and behavioral finance to evolve and excel in
complex, adaptive markets.
The Permal Group, one of the oldest and largest alternative asset management firms, provides investment opportunities in directional and absolute return strategies across global financial markets. Permal offers access to independent investment managers worldwide through its multi-manager and single manager funds, separate accounts, and participation in structured products.
Royce & Associates, LLC, is one of the industry's most experienced and highly
respected smaller-company investment managers. For more than 30 years, the firm
has utilized a disciplined value approach, one that pays close attention to
risk and maintains this discipline regardless of market environments or trends.
Western Asset Management is one of the world's leading fixed income managers
providing investment services for a wide variety of global clients. By devoting
all of its resources to fixed income, Western can provide a full commitment to
clients of all types. The firm's focused approach over the long term has
generated positive returns in a variety of products with varying risk
disciplines.
Legg Mason Global Equities Group
The Legg Mason Global Equities Group is a collection of specialty firms
dedicated to the global equities asset class. Each pursues its own investment
strategies but collectively benefit from the global scale of Legg Mason to
expand their reach and access to new client opportunities. The group includes UK-based Esemplia Emerging Markets,
Legg Mason Australian Equities and Legg Mason Poland.
Esemplia Emerging Markets is a dedicated Emerging Markets Equities investment
manager whose primary focus is to consistently generate and deliver excess
returns from the asset class to its clients.
Esmeplia offers a range of long only and hedged global emerging markets equity strategies as well as a China and Hong Kong equity strategy.
Legg Mason Australian Equities is an Australian asset management business with
over 20 years investment management experience. The guiding investment
philosophy of the firm is that in-depth research can generate superior long
term investment performance. Legg Mason Australian Equities comprises an
experienced and stable investment team with a strong mix of fundamental
research, quantitative analysis and market expertise.
The Legg Mason Asset Management Company in Poland (Legg Mason Zarzadzanie Aktywami S.A.) was established in 1995 to specialize in professional management of traditional security portfolios for institutional clients - with a focus on investing in Polish securities (money market, bonds and equities).