Van Kampen Investments
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Van Kampen Investments, Inc. (also Van Kampen Funds, Inc. or Van Kampen American Capital) was a respected mutual fund company. Formerly independent, it was acquired by Morgan Stanley
in 1996. Most of Morgan Stanley's asset management activities were principally conducted under the Morgan Stanley and Van Kampen brands.
On October 19, 2009, Morgan Stanley announced that Van Kampen would be sold to Invesco for $1.5 billion. After the acquisition, Invesco ceased using the Van Kampen name except for with regards to its component mutual funds.
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in 1996. Most of Morgan Stanley's asset management activities were principally conducted under the Morgan Stanley and Van Kampen brands.
On October 19, 2009, Morgan Stanley announced that Van Kampen would be sold to Invesco for $1.5 billion. After the acquisition, Invesco ceased using the Van Kampen name except for with regards to its component mutual funds.