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confidence high
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Federated Hermes to acquire 80% of real estate manager FCP for up to $331M
FEDERATED HERMES, INC.
- Aggregate purchase price up to $331M: $215.8M cash + $23.2M FHI stock at closing; plus up to $92M contingent.
- FCP manages $3.8B assets as of June 30, 2025; specializes in U.S. multifamily real estate; 75+ employees.
- Deal expected to close in H1 2026; subject to HSR antitrust clearance and third-party consents.
- FHI expands U.S. private markets capabilities; complements existing $5.5B U.K. real estate business.
- FHI will own 80% initially; FCP management retains 20% and enters five-year employment agreements.