Vistra Acquires Phoenix American's Fund Administration and Transfer Agent Business
August 5, 2024
Vistra has acquired the Fund Administration and Transfer Agent business of Phoenix American Financial Services, Inc., excluding Phoenix American's aviation services business. The deal expands Vistra's US fund administration and transfer agent capabilities (including the STAR-XMS platform) and brings experienced Phoenix American staff — with Zane Doyle joining Vistra — to deepen Vistra's private markets and retail investor solutions.
- Buyers
- Vistra
- Targets
- Phoenix American Financial Services, Inc. (Fund Administration and Transfer Agent business)
- Sellers
- Phoenix American Financial Services, Inc.
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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