CI Global Asset Management to Acquire Invesco's Canadian Investment Fund Assets and Form Long-Term Strategic Partnership
Under the terms of the agreement, CI GAM, the Canadian asset management subsidiary of
As a result of the transaction, CI GAM's assets under management will increase to approximately
"This acquisition will cement our ranking as one of the largest investment fund companies in
Invesco is recognized as a leading, diversified, global asset manager offering a breadth of public, private, active and passive investment capabilities, and is the fourth-largest ETF provider in the world.
"We are excited to partner with CI GAM to continue serving Canadian investors while accessing the vast wealth distribution footprint and scaled operating platform of one of
"The addition of the
"Furthermore, our strategic partnership with Invesco will ensure an ongoing relationship with one of the world's largest asset managers and provide continuity for select funds which will continue to offer the expertise of Invesco's global investment team,"
"This transaction builds on our success over the past six years in modernizing the CI GAM business into the scalable, integrated institutional-grade investment platform it is today,"
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals. As part of the transaction, securityholders of each applicable
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