Atlas Asset Management Limited (AAML), sponsored by the Atlas Group of Companies was incorporated on August 20, 2002 and is registered as an investment adviser and asset management company with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (Commission) on October 08, 2002 to manage open-end and closed-end funds. It has a paid up capital of Rupees 250 million, of which Rupees 220 million is subscribed by Shirazi Investments (Pvt.) Limited and Rupees 30 million by Atlas Bank Limited (Formerly Dawood Bank Limited). The Company has a cooperation agreement with ING Institutional and Government Advisory Services, B.V., a global financial institution of Dutch origin. ING, has broad experience and expertise in providing advisory services in developing and emerging markets in the areas of banking, pension, insurance and asset management. It has a direct presence in 29 countries of the world, including many countries in Asia.

The principal activity of the Company is to manage various investment schemes with the aim to provide investors a one-window facility to invest in diversified and secured funds offering advantageous returns. These products are designed to provide investors with the convenience and flexibility that meets their individual needs.

Rating: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has assigned an asset manager rating of "AM3+" to the Company. The rating reflects the Company's strong capacity to master the risks inherent in asset management and the asset manager meets high investment management industry standards and benchmarks.