LIONTRUST ASSET MGMT

Liontrust has admitted 2,970,232 new ordinary shares to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. The shares were issued in connection with the completion of the acquisition of River Global Holdings by River Global PLC and are fully fungible with the existing ordinary shares (ISIN GB0007388407). After the admission, the total number of issued ordinary shares increases to 62,970,315; according to the announcement no prospectus was required (POATRs). » Plus sur de.investing.com

Liontrust has appointed Martin Gilbert to its board with immediate effect. Gilbert will join the board after the completion of the acquisition of River Global Holdings and will be a member of all committees. The board considers him independent for the purposes of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 and highlights his asset management experience and his strong network for international and institutional expansion. » Plus sur de.investing.com

Liontrust has announced the acquisition of River Global Holdings, the parent company of the investment manager of the India Capital Growth Fund, subject to shareholder and UK financial regulator approval. Once completed, the asset management business will be integrated into Liontrust’s active equity strategies division and continued under the Liontrust brand. The investment team responsible for the fund, led by Gaurav Narain, will remain unchanged and continue to operate from Mumbai and London; the fund will gain access to expanded resources and global distribution capabilities. » Plus sur de.investing.com