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The Rohatyn Group Completes Acquisition of Ethos Private Equity

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Rohatyn Group (“TRG” or the “Firm”), a specialized global asset management firm focused on investment solutions in emerging markets and real assets, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Ethos Private Equity (“Ethos”) – a leading alternative asset management firm in Africa.

“We are pleased to complete our acquisition of Ethos, which marks our official expansion into Africa, one of the largest and fastest growing regions in the world,” said Nicolas Rohatyn, The Rohatyn Group’s Chief Executive Officer and founder. “Together, with unmatched local knowledge and a skilled global team of investors, we’ll unlock significant opportunities to drive further growth across the continent’s private markets, real assets, and public markets.”

“Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our team,” said Stuart MacKenzie, CEO of Ethos. “By leveraging TRG’s resources, network and deep understanding of emerging markets, we will be better positioned than ever to drive investment across Africa and create value for our stakeholders.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Lazard Ltd became an advisor to TRG during the transaction process and assisted TRG in its completion.

About TRG

Founded in 2002, The Rohatyn Group specializes in emerging markets and real assets. Headquartered in New York, the firm employs over 180 professionals based in 17 countries across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. It currently has approximately $8 billion in assets under management. For more information, please visit www.rohatyngroup.com

About Ethos Private Equity

Established in 1984, Ethos is an investment manager in Africa with private equity and mezzanine strategies. The firm has been pursuing a growth vision since 2016 and it is now a diversified, multi-fund platform with a significant presence across the continent. For more information, please visit www.ethos.co.za

Contacts

The Rohatyn Group:
Julia-Ambra Verlaine
Head of Marketing & Communications, TRG
(212) 984-3539
julia.verlaine@rohatyngroup.com

Ethos Private Equity:
Rachel Quigley
Instinctif Partners
+27 82 317 4180
rachel.quigley@instinctif.com

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The Rohatyn Group

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Contacts

The Rohatyn Group:
Julia-Ambra Verlaine
Head of Marketing & Communications, TRG
(212) 984-3539
julia.verlaine@rohatyngroup.com

Ethos Private Equity:
Rachel Quigley
Instinctif Partners
+27 82 317 4180
rachel.quigley@instinctif.com

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