Wilshire to Acquire Lyxor Asset Management Inc., a Leading Alternative Investment Provider, from Amundi
Wilshire, a leading global financial services firm, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor U.S.”), a U.S.-based investment advisor with $20.8 billion in assets under management1, from Amundi, the largest European asset manager.
- Wilshire, a leading global financial services firm, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor U.S.”), a U.S.-based investment advisor with $20.8 billion in assets under management1, from Amundi, the largest European asset manager.
- Through this transaction, Wilshire will become a leading provider of hedge fund managed accounts and enhance its alternative investment offering.
- Lyxor U.S. was previously the U.S. subsidiary of Lyxor, the major European ETF and liquid alternatives provider acquired by Amundi in 2021.
- Wilshire was advised by Solomon Partners and Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and Amundi was advised by PJT Partners and Clifford Chance LLP.