Investor Type | Firm |
Stages | Merging |
Investing | United Kingdom |
Investment Range | $7,000,000 - $300,000,000 |
GLG Partners, established in 1995, is one of the world's foremost alternative asset managers, catering to a prestigious and longstanding client base with a variety of investment products and account management services. The company’s principal objective is the preservation of clients' capital and to consistently deliver superior absolute returns while maintaining low volatility and low correlation with traditional equity and fixed income markets. GLG Partners employs a multi-strategy investment approach, managing over 40 funds that include equity, macro, emerging markets, credit, and convertible bond investment products. Their commitment to delivering strong and sustained absolute returns extends to both alternative and long-only strategies. They are recognized for their tradition of client-focused product development and exceptional customer service. With a minimum investment threshold of $7,000,000 and a maximum of $300,000,000, they are equipped to embark on substantial and influential mergers, utilizing their deep well of experience in the private wealth management industry since inception. They are a part of Man Group plc, as indicated by their website, which emphasizes their core principles of focusing on performance, putting clients at the center, conducting business with integrity, striving for excellence and originality, and relying on a meritocratic culture. Man Group’s capabilities span public and private markets, blending long-only and alternative strategies across major asset classes. Notably, their systematic strategies are managed by Man AHL and Man Numeric, while their discretionary portfolio includes equities, credit, multi-asset, and private markets like direct lending by Man Varagon. The firm manages $174.9 billion as of September 2024, with institutional investors comprising the majority. Additionally, Man Group is dedicated to environmental commitment and robust infrastructure that includes advanced technology, compliance, risk management, operations, and legal functions. The Oxford-Man Institute exemplifies their commitment to cutting-edge research, particularly in machine learning and data analytics.