Announcement • Feb 26
Pacific Current Group Limited Announces a Fully Franked Ordinary Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2025, Payable on 9 April 2026 On 23 February 2026, Pacific Current Group Limited announced a fully franked ordinary interim dividend of 20.00 cents per share (25 February 2025: unfranked 15.00 cents per share) in respect of the six months ended December 31, 2025. The interim dividend for the 2026 financial year will not be eligible for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Record date is 5 March 2026 and Payment date is 9 April 2026. Ex Date is March 4, 2026. Announcement • Oct 15
Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) announces an Equity Buyback for 2,000,000 shares, representing 6.63% for AUD 20 million. Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) announces a share repurchase program. Under the offer, the company will repurchase up to 2,000,000 shares, representing 6.63% of it's share capital for AUD 20 million worth of it's shares. The shares will be purchased at AUD 10 per share. The repurchase program is valid till October 29, 2026. As of October 15, 2025, the company has 30,153,859 shares issued and outstanding. Announcement • Jun 20
Pacific Current Group Announces Board Changes, Effective July 1, 2025 Pacific Current Group has announced the appointment of Justin Arter as the incoming chair. He is to take over the position from July 1, 2025, succeeding Tony Robinson. Arter was previously chief executive of Australian superfund Cbus for 3 years until May 2023. Announcement • Dec 03
Abacus Life, Inc. (NasdaqCM:ABL) completed the acquisition of Carlisle Management Company from Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC), Jose Esteban Casares and others. Abacus Life, Inc. (NasdaqCM:ABL) agreed to acquire Carlisle Management Company from Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC), Jose Esteban Casares and others for approximately $150 million on July 18, 2024. A cash consideration will be paid by Abacus Life, Inc. Carlisle shareholders will receive consideration in the form of the Company’s common stock and the Company’s Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2028 representing approximately 62.3 % and 37.7 % of the purchase price. Transaction is subject to regulatory approval. As of November 7, the deal is expected to close by the end of the fourth quarter. As of November 26, 2024, The transaction has received regulatory non-objection from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (“CSSF”) for the acquisition of Carlisle Management Company S.C.A. Following the approval from CSSF, the transaction is expected to close on December 2, 2024.
Dynasty Investment Bank acted as financial advisor to Abacus Life, Inc. White & Case LLP and Elvinger, Hoss & Prussen acted as legal advisor to Abacus Life, Inc. ArentFox Schiff LLP and Arendt & Medernach SA acted as legal advisor to Carlisle Management Company. Manorhaven Capital LLC acted as financial advisor to Carlisle Management Company.
Abacus Life, Inc. (NasdaqCM:ABL) completed the acquisition of Carlisle Management Company from Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC), Jose Esteban Casares and others on December 2, 2024. A portion of the Stock Consideration and the New Notes equal to 10% of the Base Purchase Price was placed in escrow for 18 months following the Closing Date to fund payments for the purchase price adjustment and certain post-closing indemnification obligations. At completion, PAC received 1.97 million newly issued Abacus bonds with a total aggregate face value of $49.2 million and bearing an interest rate of 9.875% and 1.36 million shares of Abacus common stock. PAC received 90% of the total value at closing. The bonds will not be subject to restrictions, while the equity will become tradable (in full) on 4 July 2025. The remaining 10% of the total proceeds will be held back on a pro-rata basis (bonds and stock) for 18 months from closing and will be freely tradable upon receipt. Despite the holdback, PAC will be entitled to earnings on these securities during the 18 months post-closing. Announcement • Aug 14
Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE:JHG) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 55% stake in Victory Park Capital Advisors, LLC (VPC). Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE:JHG) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 55% stake in Victory Park Capital Advisors, LLC (VPC) on August 12, 2024. The Acquisition consideration comprises a mix of cash and unregistered shares of JHG common stock. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, JHG will deliver at closing approximately 964,058 shares of Common Stock as partial consideration for the Acquisition. In addition, subject to the achievement of certain revenue targets, JHG will deliver a mix of cash and Common Stock earnout consideration, including up to approximately $27,843,750 in Common Stock, to be payable in 2027. Existing VPC owners will retain 45% ownership interest at closing. VPC will retain its brand and continue to operate as a standalone company and affiliate of JHG. Richard Levy, CEO, CIO & Founder and Brendan Carroll, Senior Partner & Co-Founder will continue to lead the business. There will be no changes to VPC senior management, employees or day-to-day operations. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The Acquisition is expected to be neutral-to-accretive to earnings per share in 2025.
Ardea Partners LP served as exclusive financial advisor to Victory Park Capital Advisors. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as a legal advisor to Victory Park Capital Advisors. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP acted as a legal advisor to Janus Henderson Group. Announcement • Jul 20
Abacus Life, Inc. (NasdaqCM:ABL) agreed to acquire Carlisle Management Company for $200 million. Abacus Life, Inc. (NasdaqCM:ABL) agreed to acquire Carlisle Management Company for $200 million on July 18, 2024. A cash consideration will be paid by Abacus Life, Inc. Carlisle shareholders will receive consideration in the form of $73.5 million in par value of Abacus bonds and 9.3 million Abacus common stock, which are subject to closing adjustments and certain performance threshold. Transaction is subject to regulatory approval.
Dynasty Investment Bank acted as financial advisor to Abacus Life, Inc. White & Case LLP and Elvinger, Hoss & Prussen acted as legal advisor to Abacus Life, Inc. ArentFox Schiff LLP and Arendt & Medernach SA acted as legal advisor to Carlisle Management Company. Manorhaven Capital LLC acted as financial advisor to Carlisle Management Company. Announcement • May 22
GQG Partners Inc. (ASX:GQG) completed the acquisition of an unknown minority stake in Proterra Investment Partners and Cordillera Investment Partners and Avante Capital from Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC). GQG Partners Inc. (ASX:GQG) entered into an agreement to acquire unknown minority stake in Proterra Investment Partners and Cordillera Investment Partners and Avante Capital from Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) for $71.3 million on March 15, 2024. Following the completion of the Acquisition, Mr. Greenwood will co-lead the PCS business and investment team with current GQG Managing Director Mike Daley. Mr. Daley and Mr. Greenwood previously worked together for over a decade at PAC and its predecessor, Northern Lights Capital Group. The Acquisition is subject to satisfaction of certain conditions include the approval of PAC’s shareholders at a general meeting, receipt of certain consents and/or waivers from other interest holders in the boutiques, and receipt of certain regulatory approvals. expected to be financed by a debt facility of the GQG Partners Inc and is expected to close in the first half of calendar 2024. Flagstaff Partners Pty Ltd acted as financial advisor, Allens and Sidley Austin acted as a legal counsel to Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC). GQG Partners Inc. (ASX:GQG) completed the acquisition of an unknown minority stake in Proterra Investment Partners and Cordillera Investment Partners and Avante Capital from Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) on May 20, 2024. Announcement • Feb 13
Pacific Current Group Limited Appoints Michael Clarke as Non-Executive Director, Effective 14 February 2024 Pacific Current Group Limited announced that Michael Clarke has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Pacific Current with effect from 14 February 2024. Mr. Clarke has over 30 years' experience in asset management in both Australia and overseas. He has held various roles including responsibility for managing equity, fixed income and currency portfolios and building asset management businesses. His most recent leadership role was Chief Executive (acting) of Challenger Funds Management, based in Sydney. Prior to that, he was Managing Director of Russell Investments' institutional business in Australia and New Zealand, Director of Strategy and International at AMP Capital Investors, Chief Executive and Chief Investment Officer at Goldman Sachs JBWere Asset Management, Investment Director at EquitiLink Australia, and Division Director at Macquarie Bank. Mr. Clarke is currently a Director of Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited and a member of PIC's Nomination & Corporate Governance and Audit & Risk Committees. Mr. Clarke holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Hons) from UNSW and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Sydney. Announcement • Nov 21
Pacific Current Group Limited Announces the Retirement of Jeremiah (Jerry) Chafkin as Non-Executive Director, Effective 17 November 2023 Pacific Current Group Limited announced the retirement of Jeremiah (Jerry) Chafkin as a Non-Executive Director, effective 17 November 2023. Mr. Chafkin joined the Board in April 2019 and has served as a member of the BoardRemuneration, Nomination & Governance Committee and the Board Audit & Risk Committee since that time. More recently Mr. Chafkin has been Co-Chair of the Independent Board Committee (IBC) which has overseen the Strategic Transaction process. Announcement • Nov 17
GQG Partners Inc. (ASX:GQG) cancelled the acquisition of Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) from River Capital Pty Ltd. and others GQG Partners Inc. (ASX:GQG) agreed to acquire Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) from River Capital Pty Ltd. and others for AUD570 million on November 1, 2023. GQG Partners will be subject to a number of preconditions, including satisfactory completion of due diligence, the execution of binding transaction documents and receipt of GQG Partners board approval and PAC board approval. Any transaction would also be subject to conditions, including, amongst other things, the support of PAC shareholders and receipt of required regulatory and other approvals.GQG Partners Inc. (ASX:GQG) cancelled the acquisition of Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) from River Capital Pty Ltd. and others on November 16, 2023. Announcement • Nov 03
GQG Partners Inc. (ASX:GQG) agreed to acquire Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) from River Capital Pty Ltd. and others for AUD570 million. GQG Partners Inc. (ASX:GQG) agreed to acquire Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) from River Capital Pty Ltd. and others for AUD570 million on November 1, 2023. GQG Partners will be subject to a number of preconditions, including satisfactory completion of due diligence, the execution of binding transaction documents and receipt of GQG Partners board approval and PAC board approval. Any transaction would also be subject to conditions, including, amongst other things, the support of PAC shareholders and receipt of required regulatory and other approvals. Announcement • Sep 20
Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) entered into an agreement to acquire 24.9% stake in Avante Capital Partners for $40 million. Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) entered into an agreement to acquire 24.9% stake in Avante Capital Partners for $40 million on September 19, 2023. The consideration involves $15m paid at closing, $13m paid one year after closing, and up to an additional $12 million subject to growth milestones. Avante will continue to be overseen by its founders and principals and there will be no changes to its strategies or day-to-day operations. The acquisition is approved by Pacific's board. The transaction is expected to close in September 30, 2023. Ardea Partners LP acted as financial advisor to Avante. Announcement • Aug 25
Pacific Current Group Limited Announces Ordinary Fully Paid Dividend for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023, Payment Date of October 12, 2023 Pacific Current Group Limited announced Ordinary Fully Paid dividend of AUD 0.23000000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Ex Date of September 6, 2023, Record Date of September 7, 2023 and Payment Date of October 12, 2023. Announcement • Jul 28
Regal Funds Management Pty Limited (ASX:RPL) entered into a confidential and non-binding indicative proposal to acquire Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) for AUD 577 million. Regal Funds Management Pty Limited (ASX:RPL) entered into a confidential and non-binding indicative proposal to acquire Pacific Current Group Limited (ASX:PAC) for AUD 577 million on July 24, 2023. Regal Partners Limited will pay 2.2 shares in ASX-listed GQG Partners Inc. (ASX: GQG) plus AUD 7.50 in cash per Pacific Current share. The Proposal is subject to a number of conditions, including satisfactory completion of due diligence, the execution of binding transaction documents and approval by the Boards of both Regal and Pacific Current. Any transaction would also be subject to conditions, including approval by Pacific Current’s shareholders, in addition to required regulatory and court approvals and others as agreed between Regal and Pacific Current.