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I want to congratulate Loomis Sayles on an incredible 100 years of serving investors. This milestone is a testament to the trust Loomis Sayles has earned from clients year after year.

At Natixis Investment Managers, we have a strong respect for the unique investment philosophy and process of each of our investment companies. We know that is what differentiates them and enables them to generate performance for our clients. Loomis Sayles is a perfect example of that.

I believe the key to their success over so many decades is their commitment to their people, process, and culture. When I think of the Loomis Sayles culture, I think of research, at the core of everything they do. For a century, they have been committed to deep fundamental research. They devote tremendous resources to the people, tools, and technology required to find and analyze opportunities in the market. Doing all that work gives them strong conviction in their views, so they are not afraid to be contrarian. In fact, they embrace it. It’s their DNA.

That high conviction approach is at the core of Natixis Investment Managers and what we believe, and Loomis Sayles exemplified that approach. Another thing Natixis Investment Managers and Loomis Sayles share is a deep commitment to serving our clients. We know it is not enough to manage our clients’ investments. We need to listen and understand their goals and constraints and help them to find solutions to the challenges they face. Indeed, this shared commitment to our clients is the foundation for everything we do together. The fact that we are celebrating Looms Sayles Centennial is a testament to what we have achieved for our clients decade after decade. And we applaud Loomis Sayles for building a culture that has endured for so long. Congratulations to Loomis Sayles on this tremendous achievement, and thanks for putting your trust in them and in us.

Philippe Setbon
CEO Natixis Investment Managers
Global Head of Asset & Wealth Management