BT acquires Hambro Capital Management

19 July 2011
| By Mike |
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BT Investment Management has moved to extend its activity equity investment offering by acquiring London-based boutique manager Hambro Capital Management for $314 million.

BTIM announced to the Australian Securities Exchange today that the acquisition would be funded by a combination of equity, debt and cash.

BTIM chief executive, Emilio Gonzalez said the acquisition aligned with his company’s long-term strategic objectives.

He said the acquisition would help drive growth, increase margins and enhance diversification.

“Our combined businesses will create a diversified investment management business with two powerful brands,” Gonzalez said.

“Importantly, the acquisition will make a meaningful contribution to earnings,” he said. “It is expected to be earnings per share accretive in the first full year of ownership on a cash net profit after tax basis.”

J O Hambro Capital Management is a privately owned boutique investment manager with $10.7 billion in funds under management and 84 employees.

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