Neuberger Berman is a private, independent, employee-controlled investment manager. It partners with institutions, advisers and individuals throughout the world to customize solutions that address their needs for income, growth and capital preservation. With more than 1,750 professionals focused exclusively on asset management, it offers an investment culture of independent thinking. Founded in 1939, the company provides solutions across equities, fixed income, hedge funds and private equity, with US$ 200 billion in assets under management as of 31 August 2012.