Man Group plc - Year End Results and Acquisition of GLG

LONDON, May 27, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In an interview with financial broadcaster http://www.cantos.com, Man Group CEO Peter Clarke reflects on the recent proposed acquisition of GLG and identifies growth opportunities in the wake of the transaction.

In a second interview, Finance Director Kevin Hayes describes the $541m profit before tax number as "solid" and points to the early actions the group took to preserve margins.

Both look forward to the contribution and synergies the proposed acquisition of GLG will bring to the business and point to the significant liquidity and strength of its capital base.

The interviews and transcripts are available now on http://www.cantos.com.

There will be a live results webcast to analysts and investors at 0845BST with on-demand replay available later in the day.

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SOURCE Man Group PLC