Acquire for Expansion Plans - KFin Technologies Ltd

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KFintech to acquire Ascent Fund Services to expand into fast growing Global Fund Administration market KFin Technologies Limited ("KFintech”), a leading provider of investor and issuer solutions to global asset managers, has entered into a definitive agreement with Ascent Fund Services Pte. Ltd (“Ascent”) to acquire controlling stake of 51% for US$ 34.7 million, with a path to 100% ownership over the next five years. Post this transaction, KFintech will become the sole promoter of Ascent, and the residual 49% stake will be acquired in three equal tranches of 16.33% each after the end of fiscal year 2028, 2029, and 2030 respectively. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Mr. Sreekanth Nadella, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of KFintech, said, “We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Ascent Fund Services. Ascent’s global footprint, deep domain expertise, client-centric approach, and ambitious team share our passion and vision for diversified and sustainable growth, and innovation. The partnership will be a force multiplier of KFintech’s vision to become the first global fund administrator from India across all asset classes and all business processes. The partnership aims to deliver innovative and tech-driven solutions for global asset managers with multi-asset, multi-currency, and multi-geography fund administration capabilities. KFintech’s experience of investing in strategic and synergistic assets bodes well to integrate with Ascent and create long-term value for all our stakeholders.”