Author: Adelaine Nelson

Liontrust Asseet Management: Behind The 23% Profit Decline for 2023

Liontrust Asset Management has reported a 23% decline in adjusted profits for 2023, with figures falling to £67 million from £81.1 million the previous year. This downturn was disclosed in

TPG Capital Exclusive: €3.9bn Acquisition of Aareon from Advent International

TPG Capital has struck a deal to acquire Aareon from Aareal Bank and Advent International for approximately €3.9 billion, positioning Aareon for a new phase of independence and growth. Set to close in the second half of 2024, this transaction is one of the largest European software buyouts this year. Aareon, a leading provider of

Morgan Stanley Exclusive: Advisory on $400m American Express Acquisition of Tock from Squarespace

Morgan Stanley has orchestrated a significant deal where American Express will acquire Tock from Squarespace for $400 million. This strategic acquisition is paired with the purchase of Rooam, a tech company specializing in mobile payments for the hospitality sector, although the financial terms for Rooam remain undisclosed. Tock, a robust platform offering

Morgan Stanley, Rothschild Exclusive: Advisory on Masdar’s 67% Stake Acquisition in Terna Energy

Morgan Stanley and Rothschild & Co. have exclusively advised on a landmark transaction where Masdar will acquire a 67% stake in Terna Energy from GEK Terna for €2.58 billion.

JP Morgan: Scrapping of EU Bonus Cap for UK Bankers Explained

JP Morgan has introduced a significant change to its compensation policy for UK bankers, allowing bonuses to soar up to ten times their annual salary.

Goldman Sachs: Liquidation on Defensive Equity ETF Explained

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has announced the liquidation of the Goldman Sachs Defensive Equity ETF.

Barclays Exclusive: Advisory on Shell’s Acquisition of Pavilion Energy from Temasek

Barclays, serving as the financial advisor, has played a crucial role in Shell’s agreement to acquire Pavilion Energy from Temasek, a Singapore-based investment company.

Brookfield: New GEMS Education Investment Strategy Explained

Brookfield Asset Management is leading a consortium to invest in GEMS Education, a major Dubai-based education provider established by Indian immigrants.

HIG Growth Partners: Acquisition of Mobile Health Explained

HIG Growth Partners has successfully acquired Mobile Health Consumer, Inc., a digital health, wellness, and virtual care SaaS platform.

RBC, JP Morgan: Advisory on $3bn ADIA Investment Explained

RBC Capital Markets and JP Morgan played crucial advisory roles in the $3 billion investment by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Advent International into Fisher Investments.