Facts and figures 2009
Summary of our annual report 2009
Robeco 2009; record inflow of new money
For clients, both returns and relative performance have been good to excellent. Also the record inflow of new money (EUR 7.5 billion net) as well as the fact that clients dare to take risk again are clearly positive.
Strategy 2010-2014
For Robeco 2010 marks the start of the strategy for 2010 - 2014. Focus will be increased, both in terms of clients/markets and products.
Product range: added value to client investments
Robeco will focus on a compact range of actively managed ‘basic’ products supplemented with a select number of proven successes.
Robeco N.V. 1929 – 2009
In 2009 the fund celebrated its 80th anniversary. Robeco N.V. has had a glorious history.
Group performance above benchmark
On average 2009 has been a favorable year for Robeco’s clients. At group level, in 2009, 73% (2008: 44%) of the assets under management outperformed compared to their benchmarks.
Financial results
Robeco’s assets under management showed a growth of 22% in 2009 from EUR 110.7 billion to EUR 134.9 billion. This increase resulted from a positive net investment result of EUR 19.2 billion and a net cash inflow of EUR 7.5 billion.