Affiliated Managers Group acquired ValueAct Capital, a transaction completed in November 2007, structured as cash (terms not disclosed). The deal was a Minority-stake investment.
ValueAct Capital operates in Activist / alternatives, is based in San Francisco, CA. In November 2007 AMG acquired a minority interest in ValueAct Capital, a San Francisco-based activist and alternative investment firm.
Consistent with AMG's partnership model, the Affiliate's management retains equity and operating autonomy while AMG provides permanent capital, global distribution and strategic resources.
In November 2007, we acquired a minority interest in ValueAct Capital ("ValueAct").Affiliated Managers Group, FY2007 Form 10-K
Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.