Sundaram Asset Management Company (Sundaram), a 100 per cent subsidiary of Sundaram Finance Ltd, has announced the purchase of the core businesses of Principal Asset Management Pvt Ltd. Value of the transaction is around Rs 338.53 crore.
Sundaram will acquire the schemes managed by Principal Asset Management Pvt Ltd and acquire 100 per cent of its share capital, along with that of Principal Trustee Company Pvt Limited, and Principal Retirement Advisors Pvt Ltd.
The transaction is subject to the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals and Sebi prescribed processes, and Principal will continue to operate the businesses until the deal is closed.
Sundaram is a leading player in the fund management space with a 25-year track record. It has over Rs 40,000 crore in assets under management, the majority of which are in equity-oriented schemes.