Acadian Asset Management Inc. Chairman John Paulson Reaffirms Commitment as Long-Term Shareholder

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acadian Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: AAMI) Chairman John Paulson today commented, “I’m enthusiastic about Acadian’s transition into the only pure-play public systematic manager. Since this transition, Acadian has experienced strong operating performance and asset growth, and we remain excited about its future prospects. This week in response to investor interest through reverse inquiry, we sold a relatively small block of stock for rebalancing purposes. After the sale, we remain Acadian’s largest shareholder owning approximately 22% of outstanding shares. As Chairman, I remain committed to and fully aligned with all shareholders in creating sustainable long-term value.”

About Acadian Asset Management Inc.

Acadian Asset Management Inc. is the NYSE listed holding company of Acadian Asset Management LLC, with approximately $151 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2025. Acadian offers institutional investors across the globe access to a diversified array of systematic investment strategies designed to meet a range of risk and return objectives. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.acadian-inc.com. Information that may be important to investors will be routinely posted on our website.

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