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Harris Associates (The Oakmark Funds)

Harris Associates, an affiliate of Natixis Global Associates, is recognized as one of the premier value managers in the industry today and has a 30-year record of consistent style purity. The firm applies an intensive, fundamental in-house research process to identify companies that are trading at a significant discount compared to the managers' estimate of true business value. Harris Associates' managers construct each portfolio on a stock-by-stock basis and follow a strict buy/sell discipline.

Harris Associates, founded in 1976, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm has $53.3 billion1 in assets under management (as of June 30, 2008).

For an in-depth look at Harris Associates, download our manager overview brochure.

Natixis Funds Managed:


Portfolio Managers:

Robert M. Levy

Robert M. Levy, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Partner, Chairman, CIO

Harris Associates Focused Value Fund

Mr. Levy is partner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Harris Associates, which he joined in 1985. Prior to Harris Associates, he was employed by Gofen and Glossberg, Inc. He has 26 years of investment experience.

Mr. Levy received a BA from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. He holds the chartered financial analyst designation.

Edward S. Loeb

Edward S. Loeb, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Partner, Director of Institutional Portfolios

Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund
Natixis Moderate Diversified Portfolio
Natixis U.S. Diversified Portfolio

Mr. Loeb has co-managed the Harris Associates' segment of Natixis U.S. Diversified Portfolio since October 2000. Mr. Loeb, partner and director of institutional portfolios, joined the company in 1989. Prior to Harris Associates, he was employed by Wertheim Schroder & Co., Inc. He has 15 years investment experience.

Mr. Loeb received a BA from Princeton University and an MBA from Northwestern University and holds the chartered financial analyst designation. He has been a portfolio co-manager on Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund since July 2002.

Michael J. Mangan Michael J. Mangan, CFA, CPA
Portfolio Manager, Partner

Harris Associates Focused Value Fund
Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund
Natixis Moderate Diversified Portfolio
Natixis U.S. Diversified Portfolio

Mr. Mangan joined Harris Associates in 1997 and has 14 years of investment experience. He received a BBA from the University of Iowa and an MBA from Northwestern University. Prior to joining Harris Associates, he was employed by Stein Roe & Farnum and by Continental Bank. He holds the chartered financial analyst designation and is a certified public accountant.

Mr. Mangan has been a portfolio co-manager on Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund since July 2002.

Diane L. Mustain

Diane L. Mustain, CFA
Portfolio Manager

Harris Associates Large Cap Value Fund
Natixis Moderate Diversified Portfolio
Natixis U.S. Diversified Portfolio

Ms. Mustain is a portfolio manager at Harris Associates. She joined the firm in 2002. She began her investment management career in 1981. Prior to joining Harris Associates, Ms. Mustain was employed by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Company from 1981 through 2001, where she held the position of Executive Vice President and Head of Equities.

Ms. Mustain received both a Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA from DePaul University. She holds the chartered financial analyst designation.


1 This affiliate's AUM does not include those assets advised directly by Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P. through its Managed Portfolio Advisors division. Harris Associates; assets under management inclusive of those assets managed through Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P.'s Managed Portfolio Advisors division total $54.6 billion for the period ending June 30, 2008.


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