Successful and Seamless Transition: K2 Asset Management Partners with Computershare Fund Services for Unit Registry Solution

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- K2 Asset Management partnered with Computershare Fund Services to achieve the successful and seamless transition of K2's unit registry administration to Computershare. Computershare's unit registry solution provides a suite of online capabilities catering to K2, their investors and their financial advisers needs.

K2 simultaneously undertook the unit registry transition to Computershare with their corporate rebranding project, adding an additional level of complexity to the project for both parties. Both the transition and rebranding have been extremely successful since implementation in mid-September.

"We chose to partner with Computershare because of their extensive expertise in the registry space and Computershare's experience in managing client transitions. The increased level of positive investor experience provided by Computershare in both their online and reporting functions enabled K2 to align our corporate rebranding with the transition of our unit registry administration" commented Hollie Wight, Executive Director, K2 Asset Management.

"We are delighted to be working with K2 Asset Management and be in a position to extend our capabilities to K2 and their key stakeholders" commented Warwick Angus, Executive Director, Computershare Fund Services.

Computershare's Melbourne-based national technology team tailored their unit registry system, Trust Architect, to meet K2's specific reporting requirements.

"Computershare's ability to meet our product needs from both a technology and reporting perspective was a key driver in our decision making process" commented Hollie Wight.

"Computershare looks forward to a long and successful relationship with K2 Asset Management, and we are delighted to be associated with their brand" commented Warwick Angus.

About Computershare Limited (CPU)

Computershare (ASX: CPU) is a global market leader in transfer agency and share registration, employee equity plans, proxy solicitation and stakeholder communications. We also specialise in corporate trust services, tax voucher solutions, bankruptcy administration and a range of other diversified financial and governance services.

Founded in 1978, Computershare is renowned for its expertise in data management, high volume transaction processing, payments and stakeholder engagement. Many of the world's leading organisations use these core competencies to help maximise the value of relationships with their investors, employees, creditors, members and customers.

Computershare is represented in all major financial markets and has over 10,000 employees worldwide.

For more information, visit www.computershare.com

About K2 Asset Management

Established in 1999 K2 Asset Management Ltd is an Australian based equity fund manager. It is wholly owned by K2 Asset Management Holdings Ltd which is a publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange with the majority owned by the directors and employees of K2.

Since inception we have been recognised as a leading fund manager delivering consistent performance. Our achievements make us a leading investment choice – not only amongst specialist funds but also as an alternative to mainstream fund management brands.

At K2 we are focused on our ability to deliver a strong and well-implemented investment strategy. We base this strategy on always keeping a watchful eye on the equity markets and having the right processes and people to achieve successful outcomes over time.

With market volatility an increasing fact of life we know that capital protection is paramount. We invest in equity markets to generate growth but also are focused on protecting our clients gains during volatile periods.

K2's funds are available for institutional and retail investors and can be accessed directly or via a range of investment platforms.

Our results support the success of this strategy.

For more information, visit www.K2am.com.au

Contacts:

Warwick Angus
Executive Director
Computershare Fund Services
Tel: 61 3 9415 5000
[email protected]

Genevieve Reid
Director Sales & Marketing
Computershare Limited
Tel: 61 3 9415 5097
[email protected]

SOURCE Computershare Ltd