LGT Capital Partners to acquire European Capital

In partnering up with European Capital, LGT Capital Partners will strengthen its investment competency in private markets and further enhance its offering. The transaction encompasses all private debt funds managed by European Capital and a team of more than 20 specialists.

Continuity and further growth of private debt business

With this strategic move, LGT Capital Partners complements its private markets offering and enhances one of the core competencies of the firm. Clients will benefit from access to European private debt solutions with a strong track record. “We are pleased to attain such an experienced team that has built a strong reputation in this area over many years. With its dedicated focus on small and mid-market direct lending, and its diligent investment approach, we see a very good fit with our investment philosophy. The private debt team will continue to be led by the existing four Partners, Matthew Gordon Clark, Etienne Haubold, Stephane Legrand and Juan Carlos Morales Cortes,” explains Roberto Paganoni, CEO of LGT Capital Partners.

“After developing the business as a team over the last 11 years, we are very pleased to join LGT Capital Partners. We are convinced that LGT Capital Partners’ reputable, international platform will enable us to jointly accelerate the growth of the private debt business,” emphasizes JC Morales Cortes, Partner of European Capital.

As part of the transaction, LGT Capital Partners will also be a syndicate investor in two private debt funds managed by European Capital.

The purchase price for the transaction will not be disclosed.

Berkshire Capital acted as financial advisor for LGT Capital Partners and Credit Suisse acted as financial advisor for Ares Management.