Stone Point- and Further Global-led Consortium Acquires Duff & Phelps for $4.2 Billion
January 22, 2020
A global investor consortium led by funds managed by Stone Point Capital and Further Global agreed to acquire Duff & Phelps for $4.2 billion. Permira funds (the prior majority owner) will retain a significant stake as part of the consortium, and Duff & Phelps' management will maintain meaningful equity; the deal was announced January 22, 2020 and completed April 14, 2020.
- Buyers
- Stone Point Capital, Further Global Capital Management, Permira funds (as part of the investor consortium)
- Targets
- Duff & Phelps
- Sellers
- Permira funds
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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