Asset Management

7IM sells majority stake to Ontario Teachers’ Pensions Plan

Multiple bidders were circling the UK wealth manager, according to a person familiar with the situation

7IM's sale marks the latest move in a wealth market that is still bursting with deal activity
7IM's sale marks the latest move in a wealth market that is still bursting with deal activity Photo: Mike Kemp/Getty Images

The Ontario Teachers’ Pensions Plan has taken a majority stake in Seven Investment Management, as the UK wealth market continues to be a hotbed for deal activity.

Caledonia Investments will sell its majority holding in 7IM, the £21bn asset and wealth manager, to OTPP, according to a 5 September statement.

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