CREDIT AGRICOLE SA: Indosuez Wealth Management, a subsidiary of
Crédit Agricole S.A., finalises the acquisition of Degroof
Petercam, of which it becomes majority shareholder alongside CLdN
Cobelfret, its historical shareholder
Press release
Paris, Brussels, 4 June 2024
Indosuez Wealth Management, a subsidiary
of Crédit Agricole S.A., finalises the acquisition
of Degroof Petercam, of which it becomes majority shareholder
alongside CLdN Cobelfret, its historical shareholder
The transaction, which has obtained the required
approvals from the banking and competition authorities, allows
Degroof Petercam teams to join forces with Indosuez Wealth
Management, creating a European leader in wealth management. It
strengthens Crédit Agricole's presence in Belgium and will generate
significant synergies with its various business lines.
The foundation of a European leader in
wealth management This acquisition is amongst the most
significant transactions in the industry in the past 10 years in
Europe. Indosuez Wealth Management, which has supported its clients
for more than 150 years, is now present in 16 territories, mainly
in Europe, as well as in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. With
approximately ~200 billion euros1 in client assets, nearly 1.6
billion euros1 net banking income and 4,500 employees, the new
group will form a European leader in wealth management.
An enhanced value proposition and a
continuum of services for high-net-worth clients and families,
entrepreneurs, professional investorsIndosuez Wealth
Management's clients will benefit from an enhanced value
proposition leveraging on the complementary expertise of the two
entities:
- Degroof Petercam’s advisory
services to entrepreneurs, investment advice and fund offerings in
particular ESG, and its fund servicing capabilities;
- the extensive range of services of
Indosuez Wealth Management including structured products, private
equity and real estate, as well as its financing capacity and
international network.
This value proposition and service continuum
includes Advisory, Financing, Investment Solutions, Fund servicing,
Technology and Banking Solutions as well as access to Crédit
Agricole Group's international network, expertise and financing
capabilities. The enhanced ESG offering enables clients to meet
their growing demand across all asset classes, management
approaches (advisory, discretionary) and financing.
Teams committed to working every day in
the interest of clients and society A team of 4,500
employees now embodies the Group's client, human and societal
projects. This alliance will provide each employee with new
development and career opportunities within Crédit Agricole Group,
the world's 10th largest bank with diverse expertise and a presence
in over 46 countries worldwide.
Jacques Prost, Chief Executive Officer
of the Indosuez group: ‘I am delighted to welcome Degroof
Petercam's teams and extensive expertise to our Group today. This
acquisition is a transformative and exciting project that reshapes
our scope and establishes a European leader in wealth management.
It enhances our value proposition with one of the most
comprehensive offerings in the market for all our wealthy private
clients and families, entrepreneurs and professional investors. It
allows us to generate significant synergies with the different
activities of the Crédit Agricole Group. Now that this union has
become a reality, all our teams across our regions will unite to
pool our strengths, shape this new entity and write a new chapter
in our collective history.’
Hugo Lasat, Chief Executive Officer of
Degroof Petercam:‘With the complementary expertise of the
two entities combined with the power of the network and the
financial capabilities of Indosuez Wealth Management, we will be
able to go further in supporting our clients. Indosuez will
leverage the strengths and the teams at Degroof Petercam and DPAM.
We take pride in the progress we’ve made with the support of our
historical shareholders and thanks to the commitment of our team
for which I am grateful. This alliance opens up great prospects and
opportunities for both clients and staff members.’
For Christian Cigrang, Chairman of the
Board of Directors of CLdN Cobelfret: ‘Founded in 1871 and
1875 respectively, Degroof Petercam and Indosuez share an
exceptional historical heritage and contribute to economic
prosperity in their respective markets. The integration of Degroof
Petercam with Indosuez, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole S.A.,
brings significant growth prospects offered by a global player,
while maintaining its entrepreneurial identity and anchoring in the
markets where it operates.’
Next steps CA Indosuez now
controls 65% of the capital of Bank Degroof Petercam alongside CLdN
Cobelfret, which holds nearly 20% of the capital. CA Indosuez will
shortly submit a filing with the Belgian financial services and
markets authority (FSMA) with the intention of launching a
voluntary public takeover bid for the shares held by the minority
shareholders of Bank Degroof Petercam. A specific press release in
relation thereto is available on the website of CA Indosuez.
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The impact on Crédit Agricole S.A. 's CET1 ratio
following the transaction will amount to approximately 30 basis
points. This transaction is expected to generate additional net
income group share after synergies of +150 to +200 million euros by
2028.
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Press contacts Group Indosuez:
Jenny Sensiau - jenny.sensiau@ca-indosuez.com -
+33 7 86 22 15 24Arnaud Denis - a.denis@degroofpetercam.com - +32
478 99 82 37
About the Indosuez Wealth Management Group
Indosuez Wealth Management is the global wealth
management brand of the Crédit Agricole Group, the world’s 10th
largest bank by balance sheet (The Banker 2023).For more than 150
years, Indosuez Wealth Management has supported major private
clients, families, entrepreneurs and professional investors in
managing their private and professional assets. The bank offers a
tailormade approach that enables each of its clients to preserve
and develop their wealth in line with their aspirations. Its teams
offer a continuum of services and offerings including Advisory,
Financing, Investment Solutions, Fund servicing, Technology and
Banking Solutions.Indosuez Wealth Management has nearly 4,500
employees in 16 locations around the world: In Europe (Germany,
Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,
Portugal, Monaco and Switzerland), Asia Pacific (Hong Kong SAR, New
Caledonia and Singapore), the Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) and
Canada (representative office).With approximately €200 billion in
client assets, the Indosuez Group is one of the European leaders in
wealth management.www.ca-indosuez.com
About CLdN CobelfretCLdN
Cobelfret is a diversified consortium owned by the Cigrang family,
based mainly in Luxembourg, Singapore and London and active in
shipping, port handling, logistics, real estate and the financial
sector. www.cldn.com www.cobelfret.com
About Degroof PetercamFounded
in 1871, Degroof Petercam is a Belgian-rooted reference investment
house built on more than 150 years of integrated financial
knowledge. Private and institutional investors, as well as
corporates trust us for our strong investment convictions and for
our continuum of services in private banking, asset management,
investment banking and fund servicing.On December 31, 2023, total
assets amounted to 74.3 billion euros. More than 1,500 experts are
committed to our clients through offices in Belgium, Luxembourg,
France, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Hong
Kong and Canada.As employer and investor, we create responsible
prosperity for all by opening doors to opportunities and
accompanying its clients with expertise. Owned by CLdN Cobelfret
(20%) and Indosuez Wealth Management (65%), Degroof Petercam
benefits from the vast expertise and action scope of the
international network of Indosuez Wealth Management and the Crédit
Agricole group, the world's 10th largest
bank.www.degroofpetercam.comDegroof PetercamTrust. Knowledge.
1 Pro forma combined figures 2023
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