Virtus acquires AlphaSimplex Group, $10.9B alternative manager, from Natixis

VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.

AlphaSimplex has $10.9B AUM as of Sept 30, 2022; flagship ASFYX fund at $3.5B and 5-Star Morningstar rated.
Transaction expected to close near end of Q1 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and mutual fund board/shareholder votes.
AlphaSimplex to remain an autonomous Virtus affiliate; no changes to investment team, strategies, or culture.
Virtus will fund with existing resources; purchase price not disclosed.
Acquisition adds leading systematic alternative strategies to Virtus' multi-boutique platform.

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