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EUR 162.60 For Business Accounts Only

Federated Investors, Inc.: Federated's purchase of Hermes provides a credit-positive boost to earnings and an entrance into ESG-focused investing

The purchase improves Federated’s business diversification and growth prospects, and will be earnings accretive.
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Federated Hermes Inc. Class B

Federated Hermes is a provider of investment management products and related financial services. The company sponsors, markets and provides investment-related services to various investment products, including sponsored investment companies and other funds (Federated Funds) and Separate Accounts. The company markets these funds to banks, broker/dealers and other financial intermediaries who use them to meet the needs of customers and/or clients, including retail investors, corporations and retirement plans. The company also provides a range of services to support the operation and administration of the Federated Funds. These services include administrative services and shareholder servicing.

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Moody's Investors Service
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