About This Deal

Virtus Investment Partners acquired Rampart Investment Management, a transaction completed in October 2012.

Rampart Investment Management operates in Options-based strategies, is based in Boston, MA. Virtus acquired the business and assets of Boston-based Rampart Investment Management, an adviser specializing in systematic, disciplined options-based strategies. Rampart became one of Virtus's affiliated managers, extending the platform into options-overlay and volatility-oriented solutions. Terms were not disclosed.

Broadened Virtus's affiliated-manager lineup with a distinct options/volatility capability that complemented its equity and fixed-income boutiques.

Distinct options/volatility skill set not otherwise present on the platform. Operated as affiliated manager Rampart Investment Management

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Virtus Investment Partners
Target
Rampart Investment Management
Value
Not disclosed
Date
October 2012
Type
Asset/business acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Boston, MA
Segment
Options-based strategies
Announced
October 18, 2012
Closed
October 18, 2012

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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