The Rohatyn Group Completes Acquisition of GMO Renewable Resources

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Rohatyn Group (“TRG”), a specialized asset management firm focused
on emerging markets, today announced that it has completed its
previously announced acquisition of the GMO Renewable Resources, LLC
(“GMORR”) business from Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (“GMO”)
and the GMORR principals. GMO Renewable Resources will operate under the
name The Rohatyn Group.

The addition of GMORR further enhances TRG’s full range of investment
capabilities and product offerings with its sustainable investments in
hardwood and softwood forests of various species, as well as direct
investments in rural land, crop, and livestock assets that produce food,
fiber, and energy. TRG now has a global footprint of 18 offices
worldwide, including new offices in Boston and New Zealand.

TRG CEO Nick Rohatyn said, “We are pleased to complete this transaction
and to welcome such a talented team. Their pioneering approach to new
species, new markets and optimal land use across timber and agriculture
is well aligned with TRG’s focus on investment strategies which seek to
take advantage of structural inefficiency and special opportunity.
Additionally, this acquisition presented a compelling opportunity to
pursue the promising synergies between emerging markets and global
forestry and agriculture, and we are excited that it enables us to
enhance our capabilities, grow our client relationships, and expand our
global footprint.”

Eva Greger, Founder of GMORR, said, “We are thrilled to join the TRG
team and are confident that the firm is the right partner to lead us
into the next phase of growth. We look forward to leveraging TRG’s local
knowledge and expertise as we seek to maximize value on our current
investments and explore new investment opportunities in the years to
come.”

About TRG

Founded in 2002, The Rohatyn Group is an emerging markets asset
management firm headquartered in New York, with offices around the globe
including, Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, London, Buenos Aires, Lima,
Montevideo, Mexico City, São Paulo, Mumbai and New Delhi. For more
information, please visit www.rohatyngroup.com

Contacts

TRG:
Sard Verbinnen & Co
Chris
Kittredge/Julie Rudnick, 212-687-8080