EQT AB to Acquire Coller Capital for $3.2 Billion
EQT AB, a Swedish private equity firm, announced its acquisition of British investment firm Coller Capital for $3.2 billion. The deal involves share issuance and cash.
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EQT AB , a leading Swedish private equity firm, announced on Thursday, January 22, 2026, its decision to acquire the British investment firm Coller Capital for a base consideration of $3.2 billion. This significant transaction will be financed through the issuance of newly created ordinary shares of EQT AB, with the possibility of up to $500 million in contingent consideration to be paid in cash.
This acquisition marks a substantial capital deployment by EQT AB, reflecting a notable structural change in the company's ownership composition. The use of share issuance as the primary funding mechanism underscores EQT's strategic approach to expanding its platform and capabilities within the investment management sector.
