Key Takeaways
- • AMG and Leda Braga jointly acquired the remaining minority equity stake in Systematica previously held by a third-party investor, completing the firm's full transition to independent ownership planned since its 2015 spin-out.
- • Leda Braga, Founder and CEO, now holds an increased majority ownership position in Systematica, while AMG retains a substantial minority interest in the quantitative investment firm.
- • Systematica managed approximately $13 billion in assets as of December 31, 2021, representing 50% growth since AMG's initial investment, with diversification across multiple new strategies including a recently launched China Markets strategy.
- • Systematica is positioned as one of the largest woman-owned and -led alternative asset management firms in the industry, employing systematic and technology-driven quantitative investing approaches across broad market categories.
- • The transaction eliminates the firm's remaining ties to BlueCrest Capital Management, its former parent entity, finalizing Systematica's complete independence.
Summary
Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) and Leda Braga, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Systematica Investments, announced on January 18, 2022, that they have jointly acquired the remaining minority equity interest in Systematica previously owned by a third-party investor. The transaction represents the culmination of an ownership transition strategy initiated when Systematica spun out as an independent firm in 2015. Following the acquisition, Braga holds an increased majority ownership stake while AMG maintains a substantial minority position in the quantitative-focused investment manager.
Systematica is recognized as one of the leading systematic managers globally, distinguished by its science and technology-driven approach to quantitative and systematic investing. The firm offers a diverse suite of strategies across multiple markets, including award-winning quantitative products and a newly launched Systematica China Markets strategy. As of December 31, 2021, Systematica managed approximately $13 billion in assets under management. Since AMG's initial investment in the firm, AUM has expanded by approximately 50% alongside meaningful diversification into new strategy offerings, reflecting strong asset growth and expanded product capabilities.
The transaction also formally severs Systematica's remaining ties to BlueCrest Capital Management, its former parent entity. By consolidating ownership between Braga and AMG, the deal completes the planned equity transition and solidifies Systematica's position as an independent, woman-owned and -led alternative asset management firm. This status positions Systematica among the largest firms in the industry with female leadership and ownership structures.
Systematica is recognized as one of the leading systematic managers globally, distinguished by its science and technology-driven approach to quantitative and systematic investing. The firm offers a diverse suite of strategies across multiple markets, including award-winning quantitative products and a newly launched Systematica China Markets strategy. As of December 31, 2021, Systematica managed approximately $13 billion in assets under management. Since AMG's initial investment in the firm, AUM has expanded by approximately 50% alongside meaningful diversification into new strategy offerings, reflecting strong asset growth and expanded product capabilities.
The transaction also formally severs Systematica's remaining ties to BlueCrest Capital Management, its former parent entity. By consolidating ownership between Braga and AMG, the deal completes the planned equity transition and solidifies Systematica's position as an independent, woman-owned and -led alternative asset management firm. This status positions Systematica among the largest firms in the industry with female leadership and ownership structures.
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