Private equity firms Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and Warburg Pincus are in advanced talks to jointly acquire Canaccord Genuity’s UK wealth management business, Canaccord Wealth, in a deal that could value the division at more than £1 billion.
The firms have emerged as leading contenders in an auction process that began last year, according to people familiar with the discussions. However, the transaction has not been finalised and could still change, with other bidders potentially remaining interested.
Canaccord Wealth provides investment management, financial planning and wealth advisory services to private clients in Britain and international markets. The business serves affluent and high-net-worth customers and has become a significant part of Canaccord Genuity’s global wealth management operations.
The proposed deal comes amid increasing consolidation across Britain’s wealth management and financial advisory sectors as companies seek greater scale and recurring revenues while responding to rising costs and competition from digital investment platforms.
Earlier this year, NatWest agreed to acquire Evelyn Partners for £2.7 billion, highlighting the growing value of established wealth management businesses.
BlackRock-owned HPS Investment Partners, which has held a minority stake in Canaccord Wealth since 2021, is also expected to sell its interest as part of the transaction.
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