M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
Lincoln National sells wealth management business to Osaic for ~$700M capital benefit
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP
- Sale includes Lincoln Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Securities with ~1,450 financial professionals.
- Expected ~$700M capital benefit primarily to increase risk-based capital ratio and reduce leverage.
- Transaction expected to close first half of 2024, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
- Lincoln retains Lincoln Financial Distributors (LFD) wholesale distribution franchise and independent agents.
- No material impact on ongoing free cash flow or earnings anticipated from the sale.