Mubadala completes acquisition of CI Financial
A. SREENIVASA REDDY (ABU DHABI)Mubadala Capital has completed its previously announced acquisition of CI Financial Corp., one of North America's leading diversified asset and wealth management firms, the companies said in a joint statement. The deal is valued at C$12.1 billion ($8.9 billion).The transaction, which took effect on August 12, 2025, was executed through a statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario). Under the deal, Mubadala Capital acquired all outstanding CI common shares for C$32.00 per share, excluding rollover shares held by some executives, representing an equity value of approximately C$4.7 billion ($3.5 billion)."CI Financial is an incredible business that aligns closely with Mubadala Capital's long-term vision and strategy," said Hani Barhoush, CEO and Managing Director of Mubadala Capital. "By combining CI's wealth management expertise and long-standing client relationships with our alternative investment capabilities and global reach, we are building a differentiated platform focused on the thoughtful stewardship of capital — helping clients grow, preserve, and manage wealth across generations, while driving innovation in how wealth is served."Kurt MacAlpine, CEO of CI Financial, said: "This is an exciting new chapter for CI. In Mubadala Capital we've found the perfect partner – one who shares our aspirations and is committed to supporting the next phase of our journey. Together, we are uniquely positioned to expand our capabilities, accelerate growth and unlock even greater value for the clients we serve."Following the acquisition, Mubadala Capital now manages, advises, and administers more than $430 billion in combined assets for clients and limited partners through its asset managers and strategic partners, including CI and its affiliates.CI will retain its headquarters in Toronto and continue operating independently under its current corporate structure, brand, and leadership team. MacAlpine will roll all of his equity into the continuing company in partnership with Mubadala Capital.CI's shares are expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange shortly, though it will remain a reporting issuer in all Canadian provinces. The acquisition also positions CI to further expand Corient, its US subsidiary, while preserving Corient's private partnership model.
'For Mubadala Capital, this investment enhances its strategic presence in the North American investment and wealth management sectors and underscores its ability to execute complex, high-value transactions,' a separate Mubadala statement said. 'It also complements Mubadala Capital's long-term approach to building resilient platforms in key global markets. This investment is designed to provide CI Financial with a stable, well-capitalised platform for future growth, including enhanced reinvestment capacity and continued expansion in its core markets.'
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'Together, we are uniquely positioned to expand our capabilities, accelerate growth and unlock even greater value for the clients we serve.' CI's headquarters remains in Toronto and the firm continues to operate independently under its current corporate structure, strategy, brand names and management team, led by Mr. MacAlpine. The CEO is rolling all1 of his equity into the continuing company in partnership with Mubadala Capital, demonstrating his commitment to their shared vision for CI. With the transaction now closed, CI gains access to Mubadala Capital's global network and capital resources to accelerate strategic initiatives and capitalize on new opportunities in the evolving asset and wealth management landscape in North America and globally. In particular, the transaction positions CI to continue the expansion of Corient, its U.S. subsidiary. The deal preserves Corient's unique private partnership model, which has been a key driver of its success. 'CI Financial is an incredible business that aligns closely with Mubadala Capital's long-term vision and strategy,' said Hani Barhoush, CEO and Managing Director of Mubadala Capital. 'By combining CI's wealth management expertise and long-standing client relationships with our alternative investment capabilities and global reach, we are building a differentiated platform focused on the thoughtful stewardship of capital — helping clients grow, preserve, and manage wealth across generations, while driving innovation in how wealth is served.' The transaction builds on Mubadala Capital's deep expertise in building and scaling complex, multi-jurisdictional businesses and positions the firm to support CI's continued growth and innovation in serving clients. Action Required by CI Shareholders Registered shareholders of CI are reminded to submit a duly completed letter of transmittal and, as applicable, the certificate(s) representing their common shares, to Computershare Investor Services Inc. ('Computershare'). Registered shareholders who have questions or require assistance can contact Computershare toll free at 1-800-564-6253 in North America, or at 1-514-982-7555 outside North America, or by email at [email protected] . With the Arrangement now complete, CI's common shares are expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange ('TSX') shortly after the date hereof; however, CI will remain a reporting issuer in each of the provinces of Canada. For additional details regarding the Arrangement, see CI's management information circular dated January 7, 2025, (the 'Information Circular') a copy of which can be found under CI's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at . Board of Directors Changes In connection with completion of the Arrangement, William Butt, Brigette Chang, Paul J. Perrow and Sarah Ward have resigned as directors of CI and were replaced by Samuel Merksamer, Murat Konuk and Glyn Barker. William Holland and Kurt MacAlpine will remain as directors of CI following completion of the Arrangement. Mr. Merksamer is an Executive Director at Mubadala Capital (since 2024). He previously was a Partner at One Investment Management from 2022 to 2024. Prior to then, Mr. Merksamer was a Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers and a Managing Director at SB Management, an affiliate of SoftBank, from 2019 to 2022. From 2017 to 2019, he was a co-founder of Caligan Partners, L.P., an investment firm. Mr. Merksamer was a Managing Director of Icahn Capital LP, a subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises L.P., from 2008 to 2016. Mr. Merksamer has an A.B. degree, Economics from Cornell University. Mr. Konuk joined Mubadala Capital in 2023 and is a Senior Principal on the Private Equity Team. Prior to joining Mubadala Capital, Mr. Konuk worked at a number of private equity firms, including Blackstone and Castle Harlan. Mr. Konuk graduated from Rice University with a B.A. in Mathematical Economic Analysis. Mr. Barker was Managing Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP UK ('PwC') from 2006 to 2008 and then served as Vice Chairman from 2008 to 2011. Mr. Barker joined PwC in 1975 and became an audit partner in 1987. He then established PwC's private equity-focused Transactions Services business and led the UK Audit Practice. Since leaving PwC in 2012, Mr. Barker has served as a director of several public companies including Aviva plc (Senior Independent Director), Berkeley Group Holdings plc (Chairman) and Transocean Limited. Mr. Barker received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics & Accounting from the University of Bristol in 1975 and is a Chartered Accountant. Early Warning Disclosure of Mubadala Capital Pursuant to the Arrangement, MC Accelerate Co-Invest LP (the 'Mubadala Investor'), an entity managed by Mubadala Capital Management UK LLP, indirectly, via Accelerate Holdings Corp., acquired all of the CI Shares (other than the CI Shares held by Mr. MacAlpine, a director and the CEO of CI (the 'Rollover Shares')) for a price of C$32.00 per CI Share. MC Accelerate Holdings LP ('Holdings LP'), a limited partnership that is an affiliate of the Mubadala Investor, acquired all of the Rollover Shares in exchange for class A interests of Holdings LP at an implied value of C$32.00 per Rollover Share. The Rollover Shares have since been contributed to Accelerate Holdings Corp. In aggregate, the Mubadala Investor paid C$4,599,384,096 to acquire all of the CI Shares. Immediately prior to the completion of the Arrangement, the Mubadala Investor did not beneficially own, directly or indirectly, or exercise control or direction over, any CI Shares or any securities convertible into or exercisable for CI Shares. Following the completion of the Arrangement on August 12, 2025 and certain internal reorganization transactions completed immediately thereafter, the Mubadala Investor owned, indirectly through Accelerate Holdings Corp., 144,228,914 CI Shares, representing 100% of the issued and outstanding CI Shares. The Mubadala Investor acquired the CI Shares to acquire indirect control over CI as a strategic, long-term investment. However, the Mubadala Investor intends to review its investment in CI on a continuing basis and may, from time to time and at any time, and depending on market and other conditions, elect to sell all or a portion of its interest in CI or cause CI to divest a portion of its assets or reorganize the business of CI, depending on a number of factors, including general market and economic conditions and other factors and conditions the Mubadala Investor deems appropriate. In addition, Accelerate Holdings Corp. has obtained a final order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) approving a subsequent arrangement under section 182 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) pursuant to which CI will amalgamate with Accelerate Holdings Corp., with CI continuing its existence as the surviving corporation and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mubadala Investor and Accelerate Holdings Corp. ceasing to exist (the 'Amalgamation Arrangement'). It is expected that the Amalgamation Arrangement will be completed within the next week. The Mubadala Investor is a limited partnership existing under the laws of England & Wales and its manager, Mubadala Capital Management UK LLP, is a limited liability partnership existing under the laws of England & Wales. Both have head offices located at 25 Berkeley Square, W1J 6HN, London, England. An early warning report will be filed by the Mubadala Investor under applicable Canadian securities laws and once filed will be available on CI's SEDAR+ profile at . A copy of such report may also be obtained from: Rodney Cannon General Counsel UAE +971 2 236 1003 UK +44 20 3650 3333 US +1 929 562 5151 Advisors to the transaction INFOR Financial served as exclusive financial advisor and Wildeboer Dellelce LLP served as legal advisor to the Special Committee of the CI Board of Directors. Stikeman Elliott LLP and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP served as legal advisors to CI. 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