SocGen readies itself to offload Lyxor AM - reports

Citigroup to oversee the sale

James Baxter-Derrington
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Société Générale is readying itself to launch the sale of the firm’s asset management arm, Lyxor, as it attempts to bolster its finances following two consecutive quarterly losses, Reuters has reported.

The bank has hired Citigroup to oversee the sale of Europe's third largest ETF provider, potentially in the fourth quarter, sources told Reuters. Lyxor boosts climate ETF range with Paris-aligned launches Lyxor Asset Management represents roughly $156bn assets under management, of which half are ETFs, and could be valued at around $1bn, according to one of the sources, who added that "interested parties" have been contacted about the sale. The sale will be aimed at bidders in both Europe and the US, including Amundi and DWS, although the sources cautioned that no deal was certain. ...

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