Deerfield Capital Corp. and CIFC Close Merger

CHICAGO and NEW YORK, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Deerfield Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: DFR) and CIFC today announced the closing of their merger. The newly combined company will now operate under the name CIFC Deerfield Corp. (the "Company").  

Peter Gleysteen, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The merger brings together a terrific array of capabilities, professionals and financial resources to better serve investors worldwide and meet the expectations of our shareholders. This merger is about growth and the unprecedented opportunities we see for asset management products, especially ones backed by senior secured corporate loans. In fact, one of the Company's first decisions is to proceed with a new CLO, and work is already underway as we look forward to growing the company."  

"CIFC Deerfield Corp. represents the consolidation of investment leaders with a focus toward increased value for stockholders and continuing asset management expertise for clients," added Jonathan Trutter, Vice Chairman. "We are gratified that, with an overwhelming vote in favor of this transaction, stockholders have indicated that they share our vision for the future."

About the Company

The Company is one of the largest and most established credit asset management firms globally, and its CIFC collateralized loan obligation (CLO) fund family has market-leading performance in the U.S.-managed CLO segment.  The Company currently serves over 250 institutional investors in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and manages approximately $15.4 billion of client assets on a pro forma basis as of January 1, 2011, including CLO assets under management of $11.6 billion.  Based in New York, the Company also has operations in Chicago.  

Safe Harbor Statement

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SOURCE Deerfield Capital Corp.