K2 Advisors - Ownership and Business Overview

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K2 Advisors Ownership

Who owns K2 Advisors?

K2 Advisors is owned by Franklin Resources. It was acquired on September 19, 2012.

Was K2 Advisors formerly PE-backed?

Yes. K2 Advisors was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

K2 Advisors Business Overview

Where is K2 Advisors headquartered?

K2 Advisors is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

What sector is K2 Advisors in?

K2 Advisors is a financial services company.

When was K2 Advisors founded?

K2 Advisors was founded in 1994.

Financial Services M&A Summary in 2012

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, financial services ranked 9 in number of deals in 2012. The largest financial services acquisition in 2012 was Hudson City Bancorp - which was acquired by M&T Bank for $3.7B.

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K2 Advisors LLC

300 Atlantic Street 12th Floor,
Stamford, Connecticut 06901
United States,
(203) 348-5252
www.k2advisors.com

K2 Advisors is a fund of hedge funds with over $5.5 billion under management serving both institutional and private investors globally. The firm manages low volatility investment strategies designed to produce absolute returns with a low correlation to traditional equity and fixed income markets. K2’s clients are predominantly institutional investors who value K2’s thorough risk management process and security-level transparency.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Financial Services

Established

1994

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