Liontrust completes River Global Investors acquisition, retains Stout

What's the deal? Liontrust Asset ManagementDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has completed its acquisition of River Global InvestorsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → (RGI), the firm confirmed. The deal closed on 30 June 2026, and Alex Stout has joined Liontrust in the process.

What changes? Stout retains his role covering River Global Investors following the transition. According to regulatory documents, Liontrust now holds £21.4 billion in assets.

The signal: The acquisition adds to Liontrust's asset base as UK fund managers continue to consolidate, folding smaller investors into larger platforms while keeping key personnel in place.

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