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Dow Corning Corporation
Dow Retirement Group Trust was established in 2012 as the investment vehicle for Dow Corning Corporation retirees. The trust sits under the broader Dow Inc.
Dow Corning Corporation
Dow Retirement Group Trust was established in 2012 as the investment vehicle for Dow Corning Corporation retirees. The trust sits under the broader Dow Inc. corporate structure. The trust allocates across private equity and public equities. Confirmed holdings include positions in Diasorin SPA, UniCredit SPA, IAC/InterActiveCorp and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF. Geographic exposure centers on the United States with additional holdings in Italy and Belgium through venture vehicles such as Aloxy and Mr. Green Africa. The trust reports 901 million USD in assets. Dow Inc. maintains its global headquarters in Midland, Michigan and operates additional sites including Bay City, Michigan. Recent activity includes participation as speaker at the Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Laguna Conference in September 2024. The trust functions as a captive corporate pension rather than an independent family office, with investment decisions tied to Dow Inc. governance and oversight by external managers including Oaktree Capital Management.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
2012
AUM
901 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Midland
Corporate office
2211 H.H Dow Way, Midland, MI 48674, United States
Principals
Jim Fitterling
Chair and CEO of Dow Inc.
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Dow Retirement Group Trust?
Investment decisions sit with Dow Inc. leadership under Chair and CEO Jim Fitterling, with external managers Oaktree Capital Management and Western Asset Management executing mandates.
Does Dow Retirement Group Trust participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The trust holds both fund commitments and direct positions, including limited partner stakes in Resolution Life L.P. and venture investments through Dow Venture Capital.
What asset classes does the trust currently hold?
Holdings include private equity at 11.59 percent, public equities such as IVV ETF, and select venture positions in materials and environmental services.
Where does the underlying capital originate?
Capital originates from Dow Corning Corporation corporate pension contributions and investment returns on behalf of retirees.
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