Ramius' internal hedge fund programs are designed to address the institutional and high net worth individual's need to preserve and grow allocated capital.

The core of Ramius' approach to investing is rigorous bottom-up, fundamental research, which seeks to find and exploit situations where we believe there is a mismatch between fundamental value and market pricing. Though we rely first and foremost on the expertise of our highly experienced portfolio managers to generate alpha, we also draw on the extensive practical experience of Ramius' senior management. Ramius' founding members take a "hands-on" approach to managing key aspects of the investment process (including capital allocation to strategies, risk analysis and management and internal teamwork). Bringing with them years of experience at the most senior levels of global finance, capital markets and asset management, Ramius’ founding members offer invaluable insight and their active participation in the investment process helps Ramius to maintain its edge in a dynamic market environment.

Ramius manages client assets according to the following key principles:

• Preserve client capital
• Minimize correlation with broad-based, directional market indices
• Employ a risk-averse, research-intensive investment process
• Align our interests with those of our clients
• Seek consistent long-term capital appreciation
• Provide solutions to long-term investors' needs