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Impax Group PLC
02 October 2009
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RNS AND PRESS RELEASE
Impax Asset Management Group plc announces
pre-close trading statement
London, 2 October 2009 - Impax Asset Management Group plc1, ("Impax" or the
"Company"), the AIM listed investment manager focused on the environmental
sector, today announces a pre-close trading statement ahead of the publication
of its preliminary results expected week commencing 7 December 20092.
Despite challenging conditions for the global economy in general, and investment
managers in particular, the Company has performed well. From a level of
GBP1,098 million on 1 October 2008, assets under discretionary and advisory
management ("AUM") fell to GBP889 million by 31 March 2009 as equity markets
retreated, but subsequently rose strongly to reach an
estimated GBP1,250 million3 as of 30 September 2009 as markets recovered.
During this period, the Company was particularly successful in retaining
investors in its funds. The Board expects the Company's results to be broadly
in line with market expectations.
The investment teams at Impax have been able to maintain their strong
performance track record. In the listed equities division, the net asset value
of Impax Environmental Markets plc increased by 11.5% between 1 October 2008 and
30 September 2009, while the MSCI World Index increased by only 9.6% over the
same period. In the private equity division the performance of the principal
fund Impax New Energy Investors LP, whose investments are typically in
fully-funded, profitable companies, has exceeded expectations.
As equity markets have recovered, Impax has been able to attract new inflows
into its listed equity funds, both those that it promotes directly and those
promoted by third parties. In addition, the Company has made good progress in
the development of its segregated accounts business. We announced earlier this
week, that we, in partnership with BNP Paribas Investment Partners, have
recently won a mandate from a European institutional investor, which when fully
funded, will have assets of up to EUR150m4.
Impax has also recently announced fund raising for a new investment trust, Impax
Asian Environmental Markets Plc, to invest in listed environmental markets
companies in the Asia Pacific region. Fund raising is being led by Collins
Stewart, and the Company hopes to be able to report a successful IPO in due
course.
On 3 September 2009 Impax announced that Vince O'Brien had joined the Company's
board. Vince brings over 20 years of private equity experience, and is making a
significant contribution towards the development of the private equity business,
particularly preparation for the launch of Impax's second private equity fund.
Ian Simm, Chief Executive of Impax, commented:
"After the collapse and subsequent recovery in investor confidence in the past
12 months, equity markets are now demonstrating signs of stability. Meanwhile,
investor interest in environmental markets remains high, particularly as the
international community debates future policy to combat global warming ahead of
December's summit in Copenhagen. Against this backdrop, with a strong track
record, a highly qualified and committed investment team and powerful
distribution partners, Impax is well positioned for further growth."
1 The name change from Impax Group plc to Impax Asset Management Group plc was
approved by shareholders and is awaiting approval from Companies House
2 Exact date to follow
3 Management estimate
4 Not included in the stated AUM
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Enquiries:
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| Impax Asset Management Group plc1 | |
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| Keith Falconer, Chairman | | |
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| Ian Simm, CEO | 020 7434 1122 | |
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| Noble & Company, Limited | | |
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| John Riddell, Director | 020 7763 2200 | |
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| Penrose Financial | | |
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| Gay Collins | 020 7786 4882 | gayc@penrose.co.uk |
| | 07798 626282 | |
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| Shona Prendergast | 020 7786 4884 | shonap@penrose.co.uk |
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| impax@penrose.co.uk | | |
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Notes to editors
Impax Asset Management is a leading specialist investment manager dedicated to
the environmental sector. Founded in 1994, Impax now manages c. US $2 billion1
across a range of closed end funds, open ended funds and segregated accounts on
behalf of institutional and private investors.
Impax has a track record of delivering excellent returns across long only,
private equity and hedge fund strategies. Key investment team members have been
working together at Impax for over a decade and have spent the majority of their
careers in the environmental sector.
Impax manages a range of specialist own brand and white label funds. Impax
Environmental Markets plc (IEM) is the UK's largest environmental markets fund
and in the FTSE 250 index.
In 2007, Impax and FTSE established a partnership to develop and manage the
Environmental Markets Index Series. The indices in the series are derived from a
database managed by Impax.
Impax is a signatory to the UN Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and
a member of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) and the
Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR).
Impax has an award winning track record and is currently shortlisted for the
Financial News Award for Excellence in Institutional Asset Management as
Sustainable Investment Manager of the Year.
1 Assets under management as of 30th September 2009
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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