Deutsche Börse plans billion-dollar takeover of fund platform Allfunds!

Deutsche Börse plans billion-dollar takeover of fund platform Allfunds!

Deutsche Börse is currently causing a stir in the financial world because it is planning to take over the Allfunds fund platform. A deal that could amount to around 5.3 billion euros. How az-online.de reported, the DAX company and the Allfunds Group have started exclusive discussions about the acquisition of all shares.

The non-binding offer stipulates that Deutsche Börse will offer a consideration of 8.80 euros for each Allfunds share. This involves 4.30 euros in cash and 4.30 euros in the form of new shares in Deutsche Börse. In order to make those interested want more, a dividend of 0.20 euros per share for 2025 as well as annual dividends of up to 0.20 euros per Allfunds share for 2026 and 0.10 euros per quarter in the 2027 financial year were also announced.

Strategic step

Allfunds is not an unknown name in the business. The fund platform offers fund managers and distributors essentials such as trading systems, execution, data analysis and compliance services. At the end of September 2025, assets under management amounted to a whopping 1.7 trillion euros. An exciting value that is intended to show that Allfunds is a mainstay in the fund business. The largest shareholders are Hellman & Friedman and BNP Paribas, which together hold almost half of the shares.

But why does Deutsche Börse want Allfunds in particular? CEO Stephan Leithner aims to further develop the group regardless of market fluctuations. The planned takeover could therefore play an important role in the company's long-term strategy. A clever move to stay strong in the market and gain even more influence on the European investment fund industry.

The next steps

One thing is certain: whether a binding offer is made depends on the review of Allfunds' books. The approvals from the committees of both companies also play a central role in this process. A takeover would not only diversify Deutsche Börse's portfolio, but also result in significant consolidation in the European investment fund industry.

The possibility that the offer is accepted could have a far-reaching impact on the financial market. It will therefore be exciting to see how the discussions develop and whether Deutsche Börse can actually conclude the good deal it is aiming for in the end. At a time when markets are constantly moving, it's important to stay on top of things.

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