Press Release

Fortress Elects to Retain Capital

Company Release - 9/23/2010 7:30 PM EDT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fortress Investment Group LLC (NYSE: FIG) announced today that it elected not to pay a dividend in the third quarter of 2010. The Board elected to retain capital for potential future investment opportunities and for working capital purposes.

About Fortress

Fortress is a leading global investment manager with approximately $41.7 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2010. Fortress offers alternative and traditional investment products and was founded in 1998. For more information regarding Fortress Investment Group LLC or to be added to our e-mail distribution list, please visit www.fortress.com.

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Fortress Investment Group LLC
Investors:
Lilly H. Donohue, 212-798-6118
or
Media:
Gordon E. Runté, 212-798-6082