Federated Hermes, Inc. expands distribution in Latin America through agreement with PICTON, S.A., a leading third-party marketing firm

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Federated Hermes (NYSE: FHI) has partnered with PICTON S.A. to enhance its distribution in Latin America. This agreement allows PICTON to market Federated Hermes' funds to institutional clients in the region, focusing specifically on pension funds. With $628.8 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2020, Federated Hermes aims to leverage PICTON's local expertise in Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The collaboration will involve PICTON providing due diligence and product analysis, thereby strengthening Federated Hermes' presence in the Latin American market.

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• Strategic partnership with PICTON for better market presence in Latin America.
• Access to institutional clients including pension funds.
• Federated Hermes has $628.8 billion in assets under management, indicating strong financial health.
• PICTON's local market expertise in key Latin American countries (Chile, Colombia, Peru).

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PITTSBURGH and SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI), a global leader in active, responsible investing, and PICTON S.A., a leading third-party fund distributor in Latin America, today announced an agreement that allows PICTON to market certain Federated Hermes funds to institutional clients in Latin America. The agreement focuses PICTON's efforts on strategically positioning Federated Hermes' investment capabilities and services in the Latin American pension funds industry and with institutional participants across the region on a private-offering basis.

"With their experience and strong local knowledge of markets in Chile, Colombia and Peru, we are pleased to work with PICTON to market Federated Hermes' products in the region. As a global leader in responsible investing, it was important for us to be diligent in our search process and find a firm that is client-focused and has a track record of success. We found that in the PICTON team," said Bryan Burke, head of global accounts and Latin America at Federated Hermes.

"PICTON is proud to enter into this arrangement with Federated Hermes, a firm with outstanding history and a leader in responsible investing," said Matias Eguiguren, founding partner at PICTON.  "We look forward to a strong relationship driven by Federated Hermes' investment capabilities and our broad and deep knowledge of institutional clients," said Patricio Mebus, head of mutual funds distribution at PICTON.

PICTON will provide due diligence, product information and analysis to institutional clients and serve as a liaison point between them and Federated Hermes' teams.

PICTON is an independent investment firm serving high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors throughout Latin America. PICTON distributes best-in-class investment products to Latin American institutional investors, while providing the highest service standard, being one of the leading third-party fund distributors in the region with local offices in Chile, Colombia and Peru and strategic alliances in Mexico and Brazil. For more information, visit picton.cl.

Federated Hermes, Inc. is a leading global investment manager with $628.8 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2020. Guided by our conviction that responsible investing is the best way to create wealth over the long term, our investment solutions span 162 equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset and liquidity management strategies and a range of separately managed account strategies. Providing world-class active investment management and engagement services to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries, our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes' more than 1,900 employees include those in London, New York, Boston and several other offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com.

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FAQ

What is the new partnership involving Federated Hermes (FHI) and PICTON?

Federated Hermes has entered into a partnership with PICTON S.A. to market its funds to institutional clients in Latin America.

How does the partnership benefit Federated Hermes and its investors?

The partnership allows Federated Hermes to enhance its distribution capabilities and reach institutional clients such as pension funds in Latin America.

What is the significance of Federated Hermes' $628.8 billion in assets?

This significant asset base showcases Federated Hermes' strong financial position and capability to attract institutional investments.

Which countries are targeted in the Federated Hermes and PICTON partnership?

The partnership focuses on Chile, Colombia, and Peru as key markets in Latin America.