Artio Global Investors Inc. to Rename Its Suite of Mutual Funds

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Artio Global Investors Inc. (formerly Julius Baer Americas Inc.), a US subsidiary of Julius Baer Holding Ltd., announced plans to rebrand its suite of US-registered mutual funds effective October 13, 2008 to align them with the new corporate name. There will be no change to the fund managers or ticker symbols upon completion of the rebranding.

Artio Global Management LLC (a subsidiary of Artio Global Investors Inc.) provides investment management services to retail clients through its mutual funds, and to institutional clients through separately managed and commingled accounts.

The funds will be renamed as follows:

Symbol (Class A, Class I)		Old Name		New Name
BJBIX, JIEIX		Julius Baer International Equity Fund		Artio International Equity Fund (closed to new investors)
JETAX, JETIX		Julius Baer International Equity Fund II		Artio International Equity Fund II
BJGQX, JGEIX		Julius Baer Global Equity Fund Inc.		Artio Global Equity Fund Inc.
JMCAX, JMCIX		Julius Baer U.S. Microcap Fund		Artio U.S. Microcap Fund
JSCAX, JSCIX		Julius Baer U.S. Smallcap Fund		Artio U.S. Smallcap Fund
JMDAX, JMDIX		Julius Baer U.S. Midcap Fund		Artio U.S. Midcap Fund
JMLAX, JMLIX		Julius Baer U.S. Multicap Fund		Artio U.S. Multicap Fund
BJBGX, JBGIX		Julius Baer Total Return Bond Fund		Artio Total Return Bond Fund
BJBHX, JHYIX		Julius Baer Global High Income Fund		Artio Global High Income Fund

The Funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information are described in the prospectus which must be read and considered carefully before investing and may be obtained by calling 800 387 6977, or visiting www.artiofunds.com.

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

Artio Global Investors Inc. is the holding company of Artio Global Management LLC, the adviser for the Julius Baer Funds which are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC (10/08).