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“Loomis Sayles generally takes a long-term view in seeking value; ESG considerations are inherently part of our investment decision making.”

“Like ESG considerations more generally, modern slavery risks can be critical to evaluating the sustainability of an issuer and the expected impact on investment performance. Investment teams may consider whether issuers have in place policies and procedures designed to combat modern slavery, exposure to modern slavery risks in their value and/or supply chain and their broader organizational approach to issues of human rights. Loomis Sayles’ investment teams would determine the materiality of these factors in investment decisions.”