Global Infrastructure SherpaGeneral Atlantic to acquire Actis, creating a $96 billion AUM diversified global investment platform with a focus on sustainable infrastructure
General Atlantic has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure. This transaction will create a diversified, global investment platform with approximately $96 billion in combined assets under management, significantly expanding General Atlantic's sustainable investment capabilities. The acquisition is expected to close in Q2 2024, positioning the combined entity to capitalize on opportunities in the energy transition, digitalization, and growth markets.
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Counterparts (9)
Buyer
Actis
Actis is a global investment firm focused on sustainable infrastructure. They invest in and develop infrastructure assets across various sectors, with a focus on emerging markets.
General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a global growth equity firm with over $83 billion in assets under management, investing in high-growth companies across various sectors including digital infrastructure and energy transition. The firm has a global presence with offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Buy-Side Legal
Buy-Side Advisor
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Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. With over $1.4 trillion in assets under management, it is active globally across various infrastructure sectors through its dedicated infrastructure funds and advisory services.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as part of JPMorgan Chase's Corporate & Investment Bank, provides comprehensive financial services to clients in the infrastructure sector. This includes M&A advisory, debt and equity capital markets solutions, project finance, and underwriting services for public and private infrastructure projects globally. They leverage their extensive industry expertise and global network to facilitate complex transactions across various infrastructure sub-sectors.
Sell-Side Advisor
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment bank, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. They are active in financing and investing in the renewables sector.
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Campbell Lutyens
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General Atlantic, a growth equity firm known for its digital infrastructure and energy investments, is making a decisive move into sustainable infrastructure by acquiring Actis. This transaction immediately expands GA's capabilities, bringing in Actis's deep expertise in sustainable assets, particularly across emerging markets. The combined entity will manage approximately $96 billion, positioning it to capitalize on opportunities in the energy transition and digitalization. Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan advised General Atlantic, while Goldman Sachs and Campbell Lutyens represented Actis in the transaction.
- Combined AUM reaches approximately $96 billion.
- General Atlantic, a growth equity firm, significantly expands into sustainable infrastructure and emerging markets.
- Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan advised General Atlantic; Goldman Sachs and Campbell Lutyens advised Actis.
- Deal value was not disclosed.
Timeline
Announced
Jan 16, 2024
Signed
Closed
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