WHSP to acquire Perpetual Limited and demerge its asset management business

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company (WHSP), a diversified investment company and a large shareholder of Perpetual Limited, has made an indicative proposal to acquire 100% of Perpetual and demerge its asset management business, Perpetual Asset Management (PAM), to existing Perpetual shareholders. WHSP would retain the other two businesses including Perpetual Wealth Management…

Perpetual Limited buys Jacaranda Financial Planning

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Perpetual Limited has announced the acquisition of Jacaranda Financial Planning Pty Ltd, a leading Sydney and Melbourne based boutique wealth advisory firm focused on the high net worth market segment with funds under advice (FUA) of $915 million as at 30 June 2021. Perpetual Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Rob Adams said:…

Perpetual Limited acquiring 75% stake in Dallas based Barrow Hanley for $319 million

PERTH: Perpetual Limited has entered into an agreement with BrightSphere Investment Group Inc. (BSIG) to acquire BSIG’s 75% interest in Barrow Hanley for US$319 million, a news release said. Based in Dallas, Barrow Hanley is a diversified investment manager with funds under management (FUM) of approximately US$44.1 billion across 21 key strategies. Barrow Hanley has…