Catella increases its stake in IPM
Catella is increasing its stake in IPM Informed Portfolio Management AB from approx. 5 per cent to 25 per cent through an SEK 33 million new issue private placement. The new issue is conditional on an approved ownership assessment.
As part of the development of Catella’s asset management, in November 2011 Catella acquired a shareholding of just over 5 per cent in IPM Informed Portfolio Management. Catella thereby became the sole institutional shareholder in IPM. Catella is now increasing its stake to 25 per cent through a new issue of shares amounting to SEK 33 million.
“Through an increased stake in IPM, Catella is increasing its expertise base within asset management with the aim of improving our product offering and strengthening our customer relations,” says Johan Ericsson, CEO Catella AB.
“At the same time as we are advancing Catella's position within asset management, we are also increasing IPM’s resources for continued expansion. IPM is an extremely interesting company with great potential,” says Johan Ericsson.
IPM is a leading provider of systematic investment services within discretionary management and fund management. The company is a specialist within Systematic Global Macro-management and Systematic Equity portfolio management, among other things, within fundamental indexation. IPM manages assets valued at approximately USD 7 billion on behalf of major institutional investors, pension funds, insurance companies, and foundations. The company has 43 employees and its head office is located in Stockholm. More information about IPM is available on www.ipm.se.
For more information, please contact:
Johan Ericsson
Chief Executive Officer, Catella
+46 8 463 33 10
Press contact:
Viktoria Ejenäs
Communications Officer, Catella
+46 8 463 33 34, +46 72 726 33 34
About Catella: Catella offers specialised financial services and products within selected market segments. Catella has 440 employees in 12 European countries within two operating segments; Corporate Finance and Asset Management. Catella is listed on Nasdaq OMX, First North Premier and the share is traded under the abbreviations CAT A and CAT B. Remium AB is Catella’s Certified Adviser, 46 8 454 32 00. Read more about Catella at www.catella.com.
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