Since its founding in 1899, Legg Mason has evolved into one of the largest asset management firms in the world, serving individual and institutional investors in 190 countries on six continents. Legg Mason is one of the top ten asset managers in the world¹ with asset under management of US$685 billion (as of 31 March 2010).

Today's Legg Mason is a diversified group of best-in-class investment managers who are recognized for their proven investment expertise and long-term performance. The principal investment affiliates of Legg Mason are among the industry leaders in their respective areas of specialization, with unique investment approaches that have been developed over decades. The distinctive Legg Mason “multi-affiliate” business model provides clients with a broad spectrum of Equity, Fixed Income, Liquidity and Alternatives solutions.

¹ Legg Mason is the 10th largest asset manager in the world based on worldwide assets under management as of 31 December 2008. Source: Pensions & Investments May 2009 ranking.