Epoch Investment Partners, Inc

Epoch is a successful asset management firm based in New York City. Founded in 2004, Epoch has nearly 100 employees. Epoch’s investment team has an average of over 20 years of investment management experience. Epoch is committed to transparency with respect to its business practices, investment philosophy and methodology. As of June 30, 2016, Epoch managed approximately US $42.4 billion in assets under management for clients, predominately institutional, around the world. Epoch believes that growth of free cash flow, and the intelligent use of that cash flow, represent the best predictor of long-term shareholder return. It looks for strong company management with a commitment to financial transparency and a track record of delivering returns to shareholders. In addition, the firm places an emphasis on portfolio risk management. Epoch is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank and an affiliate of TD Asset Management.