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About Man Group plc

Man Group plc is a London-listed alternative asset manager on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 100/250/AIM) in the United Kingdom, and it combines the scale of a global public company with the specialist profile of a long-established hedge-fund and multi-asset platform. Its roots go back to 1783, when James Man founded the business in the City of London as a sugar cooperage and brokerage. That long operating history is part of the firm’s brand identity and supports its positioning with institutional investors who value track record, discipline and resilience. ([man.com](https://www.man.com/about-us)) Today, Man Group is an active investment management firm focused on delivering client solutions across public and private markets, using both long-only and alternative approaches. Its core investment engines include Man AHL and Man Numeric, which run systematic quantitative strategies; Man GLG, which provides research-driven discretionary strategies in equities, credit and multi-asset; Man FRM, which offers hedge-fund and multi-manager solutions; and private-market capabilities through Man GPM and related credit and direct-lending platforms. The group also maintains a Solutions business aimed at institutional clients with more complex portfolio requirements. ([man.com](https://www.man.com/about-us)) From a competitive standpoint, Man Group is one of the best-known listed alternative managers in Europe, with a strong emphasis on technology, data science and quantitative research. The company reported assets under management of US$228.7 billion as at 31 March 2026, up from US$227.6 billion at 31 December 2025. It also stated that it employs more than 1,700 people from over 70 countries and operates from 25 office locations worldwide, while institutional investors accounted for 72% of group FUM in 2025. These figures underscore the breadth of the platform and its institutional franchise. ([man.com](https://www.man.com/about-us)) Man Group’s operational headquarters are at Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane, London EC4R 3AD, United Kingdom. Internationally, the business has been present in New York and Hong Kong since 1972, and it has expanded its investment platform through a sequence of acquisitions that broadened its product mix and geographic reach: Man GLG in 2010, Man FRM in 2012, Man Numeric in 2014, Man GPM in 2017, Varagon in 2023 and Bardin Hill in 2025. ([man.com](https://www.man.com/contact)) Recent news highlights reinforce the firm’s momentum. In February 2026, Man Group reported full-year 2025 results showing US$28.7 billion of net inflows, the launch of four new active ETFs, the seeding of 12 new strategies and a new AI partnership with Anthropic to enhance research, productivity and automation. Management also said the company gained market share for the sixth consecutive year and entered 2026 from a position of strength. More recently, Man Group disclosed AUM of US$228.7 billion at 31 March 2026, indicating continued growth into the current year. The company also appears frequently in RNS/PDMR shareholding notifications on the London market, reflecting active listed-company governance and disclosure practices. ([man.com](https://www.man.com/results-for-the-financial-year-ended-31-december-2025))