To our friends, colleagues, clients, and loved ones:

The Ackman-Ziff family is wishing everyone good health, safety, and quality family time during this unprecedented period.

We understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing, and we are committed to being responsive and flexible to our clients’ needs.

In my 30+ years at the firm, we have prevailed during extremely challenging economic times. The adaptability of our team has allowed us to continue operating our business as usual. Ackman-Ziff continues to actively execute deals (including a notable closed deal this morning), further in-process transactions, and originate new business.

During times like these, an expert team with industry experience and deep market knowledge is most needed, in order to maintain an active pulse on the market and seamless communication with capital sources. Ackman-Ziff has prided itself in delivering creative solutions to clients through extremely challenging economic cycles. Our deep relationships enable us to be poised and ready to continue to close deals at favorable terms for you.

I wanted to personally reach out and share how we are prepared to serve you during this time:

• Ackman-Ziff is committed to strategizing with you with regards to your capital needs in order to expedite speed-to-market.
• Our extensive capital relationships are best utilized during times of volatility, when complex and sensitive transactions take place.
• Our firm is comprised of institutional-grade capital markets experts; our firm principals total over 150 years’ experience.
• Capital continues to be available today at extremely favorable rates. Let us help you analyze your upcoming 2020-2022 maturities for a potential recapitalization event.

As with every challenging situation we have faced, this too will pass. By maintaining a calm and rational strategic approach, Ackman-Ziff will continue to provide clients with best-in-class solutions, maintaining highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Trust One Firm to deliver you creative financing solutions throughout the capital stack. Ackman-Ziff is committed to providing a very high level of touch, at the most senior level, on behalf of its clients throughout the country.

Simon Ziff