Generali completes the acquisition of Conning, Elevating AUM to $887bn

Generali announces that it has completed the acquisition of Conning Holdings Limited (CHL) and its affiliates from Cathay Life, a subsidiary of Cathay Financial Holdings, as announced on 6 July 2023. As a result of the transaction, all shares of CHL have been contributed into Generali Investments Holding S.p.A. (GIH), in exchange for newly issued shares, and Cathay Life has become a minority shareholder of GIH, with a stake of 16.75%1, establishing a long-term partnership with Generali in the asset management business.

The acquisition includes Conning, focused on insurance and institutional fixed income, and its affiliates Octagon Credit Investors (bank loans, CLOs and specialty credit), Global Evolution (emerging markets debt), and Pearlmark (debt and equity real estate).

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In line with Generali’s “Lifetime Partner 24: Driving Growth” strategic plan, the combination enhances the global asset management business of the Group by strengthening its investment capabilities, growing its third-party client business and expanding its presence in the U.S. and Asia.

As a result of this transaction, the Group’s total Assets Under Management increases to $ 887 billion (€ 803 billion).

Source: Generali

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