Columbia Management

2012

Columbia Management Earns Five Lipper Awards
BOSTON | March 9, 2012

Five Columbia Management funds have received 2012 Lipper Fund Awards as top-performing mutual funds in their respective Lipper categories as of December 31, 2011.

Columbia Management Launches Social Media Program
BOSTON | January 12, 2012

Columbia Management has launched a social media program designed to help advisors better communicate with clients and prospects. Three social media outlets now feature easy-to-share news and insights in the form of blog entries, tweets and videos.

2011

Exposure Update for Jefferson County, Alabama as of November 9, 2011
BOSTON | November 11, 2011

As of November 9, 2011, Columbia Management had minimal exposure to bonds issued by Jefferson County, Alabama.

Exposure Update for MF Global Holdings Ltd. as of September 30, 2011
BOSTON | November 4, 2011

As of September 30, 2011, Columbia Management fixed-income mutual funds and money market mutual funds had no exposure to MF Global Holdings Ltd.

Columbia Management Launches Emerging Market and European Funds
BOSTON | August 22, 2011

Columbia Management today announced the launch of two international equity funds: Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund (CAGAX) and Columbia Acorn European Fund (CAEAX). The open-end mutual funds invest in companies with market caps under $5 billion. They are managed by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, which also manages Columbia Acorn International Fund (LAIAX) and Columbia Acorn International Select Fund (LAFAX).

Columbia Management Launches Flexible Capital Income Fund
BOSTON | August 1, 2011

Columbia Management today announced the launch of the Columbia Flexible Capital Income Fund (CFIAX), which seeks to provide income generation and capital appreciation. The fund's experienced management team takes an innovative approach to income investing by exploring asset classes not found in traditional balanced funds.

Columbia Management To Enter Active ETF Market
BOSTON | April 15, 2011

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, today announced an agreement to acquire Grail Advisors, LLC, a registered investment adviser that offers actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The deal will provide Columbia Management with active ETF capabilities, adding to its broad product line-up. Active ETFs combine the potential benefits of traditional ETF investing with active portfolio management.

Columbia Management Launches Absolute Return Funds
BOSTON | April 4, 2011

Columbia Management today announced the launch of two open-end mutual funds: The Columbia Absolute Return Multi-Strategy Fund (CMSAX) and the Columbia Absolute Return Enhanced Multi-Strategy Fund (CEMAX). The funds employ multiple strategies designed to help reduce overall portfolio volatility and generate positive (absolute) returns.

Columbia Management Earns Seven Lipper Fund Awards
BOSTON | March 24, 2011

Seven Columbia Management funds have received 2011 Lipper Fund Awards as top-performing mutual funds in their respective Lipper categories as of December 31, 2010.

2010

Columbia Management Fund Shareholders to Save Projected $30 Million Annually
BOSTON | September 28, 2010

Columbia Management announced that it expects fund shareholders to save approximately $30 million annually pending the implementation of fee change and fund merger proposals.