GTCR Acquires AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc.
September 5, 2024
GTCR completed a go‑private acquisition of AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc., acquiring 100% of the company in a transaction valued at approximately $2.7 billion ($35.25 per share). The deal, which closed in September 2024, transitions AssetMark to private ownership under GTCR and establishes Lou Maiuri as Chairman and Group CEO as GTCR and management pursue technology, product and inorganic growth initiatives to expand the firm's wealth management platform.
- Buyers
- GTCR
- Targets
- AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc.
- Sellers
- Huatai Securities, AssetMark stockholders
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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