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Victory Capital to Acquire First Eagle, Expanding AUM and Distribution

Aug 26, 2026, 6:33 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The acquisition adds meaningful AUM, accelerates earnings, broadens products, and enhances distribution, likely leading to a favorable re-rating; near-term stock reaction may be positive on deal optics, though dilution is a consideration.

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Victory Capital has agreed to acquire First Eagle Investments for about $7.0 billion, creating a combined ~$571 billion in client assets and broadening capabilities across global multi-asset, equities, fixed income, and a scaled CLO/alternative credit platform. First Eagle will operate on Victory’s platform with autonomy, delivering meaningful earnings accretion and expanded distribution over time.

Victory Capital to acquire First Eagle Investments for about $7.0B.
Deal adds First Eagle's $222B AUM and $41B CLO/alt platform.
Combined assets ~ $571B; expands distribution and scale.
Transaction ~ 35% accretive to 2027E adjusted EPS.
Close targeted by end of 1Q2027; financing in place.

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