the rmr group llc, a subsidiary of the rmr group inc. (nasdaq: rmr), is an alternative asset management company primarily focused on real estate related businesses. founded in 1986, the rmr group has grown to one of the leading real estate investment managers in the u.s. with, as of december 31, 2016, approximately $27.2 billion of total assets under management, including more than 1,400 properties, and employed over 450 real estate professionals in more than 30 offices throughout the united states; the companies managed by the rmr group llc collectively had over 53,000 employees. the rmr group provides management services to four publicly traded reits, three real estate operating companies, one real estate securities ,mutual fund and a firm specializing in commercial real estate finance. for more information on the rmr group, please visit www.rmrgroup.com.