we are a global investment solutions provider with more than 2,000 dedicated professionals in 12 countries focused on a single mission: to manage risks and deliver returns for our clients. we manage investments for a wide range of clients, including public and private pension and retirement plans and others assets on behalf of millions of people from all walks of life around the world. we are also advisors and asset managers to companies, central banks, educational institutions, financial advisors, foundations and endowments. we are long-term investors and thought leaders. our insights and solutions stem from a proven investment process that produces both cyclical (short-term) and secular (three- to five- year) macroeconomic views and that combines those forecasts with in-depth credit research, security analysis and risk management. we focus intensely on providing superior service. from our founding in 1971, pimco's team of investment professionals has been dedicated to client se