Comprehensive Strategies, Debt Issuance Plans, Appointments, Amended Credit Facilities, and PlatformDeployments - Research Report on PFG, Brookfield, Evercore, American Capital, and SEI Investments

NEW YORK, September 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: PFG), Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: BAM), Evercore Partners Inc. (NYSE: EVR), American Capital, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACAS), and SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Research Report

On September 5, 2013, Principal Real Estate Investors, the dedicated real estate group of a member of Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) announced the creation of Retirement REdirect, a comprehensive, customizable commercial real estate strategy for defined contribution (DC) and defined benefit (DB) plans. "We believe both DC and DB plans can benefit from a dynamic allocation to the four quadrants of commercial real estate - public equity, private equity, public debt and private debt," said Pat Halter CEO of Principal Real Estate Investors. "A broader set of commercial real estate alternatives could help increase diversification, manage volatility and provide alpha to investors." The Full Research Report on Principal Financial Group, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/PFG]

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Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Research Report

On September 4, 2013, Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (Brookfield) announced that it has agreed to issue CAD425 million aggregate principal amount of debt securities, including CAD300 million aggregate principal amount of medium term notes with a March 2024 maturity and a yield of 5.05%, and a CAD125 million aggregate principal amount of re-opening of 5.95% debentures with a June 2035 maturity. The Company informed that the net proceeds of the issues are intended to be used for the repayment of financial obligations. The Full Research Report on Brookfield Asset Management Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/BAM]

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Evercore Partners Inc. Research Report

On September 5, 2013, Evercore Partners Inc. (Evercore) announced that Matthew McAskin has joined the Company's Investment Banking business as the Senior Managing Director in its Healthcare Group. According to the Company, McAskin will focus on advising clients in the healthcare services sector. Prior to joining Evercore, he served as the Managing Director and co-head of Healthcare Services Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs. Commenting on the appointment, Roger Altman, Evercore's Executive Chairman, said, "We are extraordinarily pleased to have a banker of Matthew's quality and experience join Evercore to help us build-out our capabilities in healthcare services, an active and important sector within the healthcare industry." The Full Research Report on Evercore Partners Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/EVR]

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American Capital, Ltd. Research Report

On August 23, 2013, American Capital, Ltd. (American Capital) announced that it has amended its $600 million senior secured term loan credit facility. The Company informed that, amongst other things, the amendment modifies the credit agreement to reduce the interest rate from LIBOR plus 4.25% to LIBOR plus 3.00%; reduce the LIBOR floor from 1.25% to 1.00%; reduce the scheduled amortization from $150 million per year to $4.5 million per year; eliminate the excess cash flow sweep when American Capital's borrowing base coverage exceeds 150%; and to increase the advance rates for collateral when calculating the borrowing base. The Full Research Report on American Capital, Ltd. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/ACAS]

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SEI Investments Company Research Report

On September 5, 2013, SEI Investments Company (SEI) announced that it has been selected by Israel Discount Bank of New York (IDB Bank) to provide end-to-end technology, operations, and wealth management services through the SEI Wealth Platform. The Company informed that IDB Bank will convert its International Custody Division to the Platform and once completed, SEI will support all levels of the Bank's processing, investment management, and end-client needs. Robert Plante, COO and CIO of IDB Bank said, "The combination of multi-currency technology and operational support offered in the SEI Wealth Platform will allow us to improve service to our clients and gather more assets while increasing efficiency in our operations." The Full Research Report on SEI Investments Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-08/SEIC]

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