The Perpetual Ltd (ASX: PPT) share price is under the spotlight today after the company announced an update on its Wealth Management business sale, with exclusivity discussions with Bain Capital extended into early 2026.
What did Perpetual report?
- Continued exclusive sale discussions regarding the Wealth Management division with Bain Capital
- Exclusivity period extended into the first quarter of 2026
- No confirmation yet of a binding agreement or transaction value
- Company promises ongoing disclosure to shareholders
What else do investors need to know?
Perpetual first announced exclusive negotiations with Bain Capital Private Equity on 5 November 2025. Since then, talks have made progress, but the parties have agreed more time is needed to finalise any potential deal.
It’s worth noting there is no certainty that these discussions will result in a sale, binding agreement, or completed transaction. Perpetual says it will keep shareholders and the market updated according to its continuous disclosure obligations.
What’s next for Perpetual?
Perpetual’s immediate focus is to continue progressing the negotiations with Bain Capital regarding the possible Wealth Management division sale. Management will provide further updates should a material deal be reached.
Looking ahead, Perpetual remains committed to its global asset management and corporate trust businesses, while reviewing options for unlocking value for shareholders through strategic initiatives.
Perpetual share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Perpetual shares have declined 7%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 3% over the same period.
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