Firm Description
Global Evolution USA (hereinafter “Global Evolution USA”) is an affiliate of Global Evolution Asset
Management A/S, (“GEAM” and which until April 3, 2024, was known as Global Evolution
Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S). GEAM is authorized and regulated in Denmark by Finanstilsynet (Danish
Financial Services Authority). GEAM was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in Kolding, Denmark. For
purposes of this brochure, “Global Evolution” is defined as Global Evolution USA, along with its affiliate,
GEAM.
Global Evolution is a boutique emerging and frontier markets sovereign and corporate debt manager. In
the U.S., the firm operates through its affiliate, Global Evolution USA, which was formed in 2012 to
provide the investment advisory services described below to US institutional investors. Investment
advisory services are provided to Global Evolution USA by GEAM. All of the business revenues and net
profits of Global Evolution USA are consolidated within Global Evolution Financial ApS. Global Evolution
Financial ApS wholly-owns both Global Evolution USA and GEAM. GEAM is exempt from SEC registration
as a “participating affiliate” of Global Evolution USA as that term is used in relief granted by the staff of
the SEC allowing U.S. registered investment advisers to use investment advisory resources of non-U.S.
investment adviser affiliates subject to the regulatory supervision of the U.S. registered investment
adviser. Certain employees of GEAM are subject to Global Evolution USA’s supervision and control and
are treated as “Access Persons” of Global Evolution USA. Please see Item 10 “Affiliations” for a more
detailed discussion of the participating affiliate relationship with Global Evolution FMS.
Principal Owners
The
ultimate owner of Global Evolution USA, LLC is Assicurazioni Generali S.P.A. Via a subsidiary,
Generali Investments Holdings S.P.A., it owns Conning Holdings Limited (“Conning”), which, in turn,
owns a majority interest in in Global Evolution Financial Aps via an holding company, Global Evolution
Holding ApS. Through this majority interest, Conning has the authority to appoint a majority of
members to the board of GEAM and thereby control its management. Global Evolution Holdings ApS
owns 98.45% of Global Evolution Financial ApS, the 100% owner of both Global Evolution USA and
GEAM. The remaining ownership interest of Global Evolution Financial Aps is held by participating
employees via a long term incentive plan.
Types of Advisory Services
Global Evolution is a specialized emerging markets boutique firm offering portfolio management
services to US registered investment companies, private investment funds and institutional clients. For
institutional investors, in addition to separately managed accounts, we offer investments in private
comingled funds through a broker-dealer affiliate, Conning Investment Products, Inc.
Tailored Relationships
Service is a critical aspect of our business. As such, we work with our clients to establish investment
guidelines that optimize their goals. Accordingly, any special terms, restrictions and requirements set
forth in the client’s investment management agreement will be considered.
Client Assets
As of February 29, 2024, Global Evolution USA had discretionary assets under management of
approximately $698.5 million. The parent, Global Evolution FMS, had discretionary assets under
management (including US assets) of approximately $9.6 billion as of February 29, 2024 .