- CFM partners ag acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Artico Partners AG (“Artico”) based in Zurich on the conclusion of a strategic cooperation with Serafin Asset Management Holding GmbH, Munich (“Serafin”).
- The transaction involves the disposal of an initial 51% stake in Artico, to be increased to 100% by mid 2024, and is subject to approval by FINMA.
- Founded in 2011, Artico is a FINMA-regulated, systematic asset manager that invests in developed and emerging market equities with a significant focus on sustainability – Artico funds are classified under Article 9 SFDR and are aligned with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
- Serafin is based in Frankfurt and has recently acquired a majority in Alpora AG as well as in AMG Fondsverwaltung AG, both based in Zug.
- The acquisition of Artico is part of Serafin’s strategy to expand its expertise via acquiring specialized active fund management boutiques.
- The Artico team will stay together and become the specialist for systematic emerging market and global equities with sustainable investment objectives within Serafin.
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