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The investment seeks to achieve capital growth by engaging in merger arbitrage. The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies (both U.S. and foreign) that are involved in publicly announced mergers, takeovers, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, liquidations and other corporate reorganizations. Equity securities include common and preferred stock. Merger arbitrage is a highly specialized investment approach designed to profit from the successful completion of mergers, takeovers, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, liquidations and other corporate reorganizations.
Name | Title | Since | Until |
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Matthew Osowiecki | - | 2016 | Now |
Biography | Matthew Osowiecki joined Water Island Capital, LLC in 2007. Before joining Water Island Capital, Mr. Osowiecki worked in the Investment Product Division of The Hartford and as a project manager in commercial development. Mr. Osowiecki received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut. | ||
Roger P. Foltynowicz | Portfolio Manager, Senior Analyst | 2005 | Now |
Biography | Roger Foltynowicz, CFA, CAIA, joined Water Island in 2003 and is a portfolio manager on the firm’s merger arbitrage strategy. He received a Master of Science degree from Pace University in 2006 – with a major in Investment Management – and a Bachelor's degree from Presbyterian College in 1999 – with a major in Business Administration. | ||
John S. Orrico | president and Portfolio Manager | 2000 | Now |
Biography | Mr. Orrico founded Water Island Capital, the advisor to The Arbitrage Funds, in 2000. He currently serves as Chairman of The Arbitrage Funds series trust and Chief Investment Officer of the firm. Prior to founding Water Island Capital, Mr. Orrico directed arbitrage, special situations, and distressed hedge fund portfolios at Lindemann Capital, which he joined in 1999, in conjunction with starting the organizational process for the Arbitrage Fund. Prior to joining Lindemann Capital, Mr. Orrico joined Gruss & Co in 1994, focusing on merger arbitrage and special situations, and became Senior Arbitrage Analyst in 1996. Mr. Orrico has worked in the securities industry since joining Morgan Stanley in 1982, beginning in corporate finance, with additional experience in institutional equity trading, equity research analysis and portfolio management. Mr. Orrico received a BA from Georgetown University. | ||
Todd W. Munn | Portfolio Manager | 2005 | 2023 |
Biography | Munn is a portfolio manager of Water Island Capital, LLC. Prior to becoming a portfolio manager of the Fund, Mr. Munn was a senior equity analyst for the Fund. Mr. Munn received a Master of Business Administration degree from Fordham Graduate School of Business in 2003 and a Bachelors degree from Gettysburg College in 1993 — with a double major in Finance and Accounting. Munn joined Water Island in 2003 and is a portfolio manager on the firm’s merger arbitrage strategy. |
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