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Analytic Investors, Inc. is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was formed in 1970 as Analytic Investment Management. In 1985, the firm was purchased by United Asset Management (UAM). At that time, Analytic Investors became a wholly-owned subsidiary of UAM. Analytic acquired TSA Capital Management and later changed their name to Analytic Investors, Inc. The firm’s ownership structure changed in October 2000 when Old Mutual plc purchased UAM. At that time, Analytic Investors became an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Mutual plc (LSE: OM). To implement an equity ownership plan, the firm changed their corporate form by merger with and into a newly formed Delaware limited liability company on October 24, 2007. The new LLC assumed all of the assets and liabilities of the California corporation. On December 20, 2007, Old Mutual (US) Holdings switched to being a majority owner. The remaining minority owner was Analytic Investors Holding LP. On December 31, 2012, Analytic Investors closed their management buy-back transaction with its former parent company, Old Mutual (US) Holdings, resulting in a fully independent and employee-owned firm. Analytic Investors' business consists primarily of managing investment advisory accounts for large institutional investors, including public and corporate pension plans, commingled investment vehicles and mutual funds. The firm may also act in a sub-advisory capacity for a public or private fund. ^

Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC (PIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Founded in 1971, the firm is a subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management of America LP and their ultimate parent is Allianz SE (ETR: ALV), a German global insurance company. PIMCO provides discretionary investment management services to a global client base.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Ltd. (MSIM) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1986, the firm is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSIM offers a range of investment and risk management solutions to institutional and professional investors worldwide.

Global Fixed Income Partners LLC (GFI) is a hedge fund manager located in Newport Beach, California