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Who This Information Is For: Non-U.S. and Professional Investors
This website provides information exclusively for non-U.S. investors. The content is not intended for and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities within the United States or for the benefit of any U.S. persons. It’s important to note that Virtus Investment Partners, including Virtus Global Funds, Stone Harbor Investment Funds plc, and Stone Harbor Global Funds plc, along with their sub-funds (collectively referred to as the “Funds”), are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Consequently, these Funds are not available for sale within the U.S. or to individuals defined as U.S. Persons. For a precise definition of a U.S. Person, please refer to the Funds’ prospectuses.
By accepting these conditions, you confirm and guarantee that you are not a U.S. person as defined under Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Furthermore, access to this website is restricted to professional, institutional, or qualified investors. The information provided is not suitable for retail or individual investors. If you are classified as a retail or individual investor, you should not proceed to explore the following web pages. Virtus Investment Partners directs its resources and information on this platform towards those with professional investment experience and institutional capacity.
Geographic and Regulatory Access Restrictions
This website operated by Virtus Investment Partners is not specifically directed at any jurisdiction outside of the United States. While information about products and services may be presented based on registrations in various jurisdictions—including compliance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority, the UK’s Temporary Permissions Regime, European Directives such as UCITS (2009/65/EC), and AIFMD (2011/61/EU), and/or adherence to national private placement regimes—it is crucial to understand that additional local requirements or formalities may prohibit your investment.
Therefore, it is your responsibility to be informed about and observe any such local restrictions. The products and services mentioned on this website are intended for distribution only in jurisdictions where such offerings are legally permissible. They will not be offered or sold in any jurisdiction where such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be considered unlawful until all legal requirements of that jurisdiction have been met. No individual should consider this website as an invitation to purchase unless such an invitation is lawful in their relevant jurisdiction and all existing registration or legal requirements have been complied with.
Virtus Investment Partners emphasizes that this website is not directed to any person in any jurisdiction where its publication or availability is prohibited. It is incumbent upon each person accessing this information or seeking to invest in the funds mentioned to comply with all applicable laws and requirements of their jurisdiction. By accessing this website, you are representing and warranting that the laws and regulations of your jurisdiction permit you to access this information.
Important Disclaimers for Users
The information provided by Virtus Investment Partners on this website is strictly for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as an offering or investment advice, nor as legal, tax, or other professional counsel. The content herein does not constitute a recommendation to make any specific investment decisions.
For UK users: It is important to note that a UK Financial Conduct Authority authorized person has neither communicated nor approved the contents of this website as defined under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”). Such approval is mandated by section 21 of FSMA unless specific exemptions are applicable. The content of this website falls under exemptions from the general restrictions in section 21 of FSMA concerning the communication of invitations or inducements to engage in investment activity. This is because it is directed only at: (a) individuals with professional experience in investment matters (‘investment professionals’ as per Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (“FPO”)), (b) persons of a type described in Article 49(2) of the FPO, and (c) other persons to whom related services may be lawfully promoted. Investments and investment activities related to this website are available only to these relevant persons and will be engaged with only relevant persons. Individuals who are not relevant persons must not act or rely on this website’s content.
For EU users: Similarly, users within the EU must refer to the legends on these web pages to ascertain which sub-funds are approved for distribution in their specific EU jurisdiction. You are responsible for informing yourself and adhering to these restrictions. Products and services mentioned are for distribution only in permissible jurisdictions and will not be offered or sold where unlawful until jurisdictional legal requirements are satisfied.
For Singapore users: Information on this website should not be seen as a public offer, solicitation, recommendation, invitation, or inducement in Singapore to purchase shares in any Virtus Investment Partners managed funds. None of the documents on this site have been or will be registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Distribution in Singapore is restricted and must comply with the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore.
For Swiss Investors: This material is considered an advertising document for Swiss investors.
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