AMG to Acquire Majority of BlueCrest's Equity Interest in Systematica Investments

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

has reached a definitive agreement with BlueCrest Capital Management LP ("BlueCrest"), to acquire the majority of BlueCrest's equity interest in Systematica Investments LP ("Systematica"). After the closing of the transaction, Systematica's senior management will continue to hold a majority of the equity of the business and direct its day-to-day operations. Systematica, led by Leda Braga, is an innovative technology-driven firm focused on the rigorous application of science and technology to the investment process and is recognized as one of the leading managed futures and systematic trading managers in the world. Having delivered outstanding performance through its core strategy, BlueTrend, since its