Goldman Sachs enters $410m deal to buy LCN Capital Partners

Standard Life has partnered with Goldman Sachs, CVC, and Prudential to invest £2bn in the pension risk transfer market, with Standard Life contributing £500m. The deal aims to capitalize on the growing demand for pension risk transfers, with Standard Life controlling 51% of the partnership. The collaboration is expected to provide competitive pricing and better returns for pension trustees.

Appleby served as legal counsel to Goldman Sachs in setting up West Grove Re, a Bermuda-based reinsurance sidecar. Goldman Sachs and Talcott Financial Group launched the entity to invest in the U.S. annuity market, raising around $1 billion in capital. Goldman Sachs and its clients, along with Talcott, made equity commitments.

Goldman Sachs agreed to acquire LCN Capital Partners, a 'hands-off' commercial real estate firm, for up to $410M. LCN specializes in triple-net leases, offering steady income streams. Goldman aims to expand its asset management business, targeting corporate clients and investors. This follows other recent deals in ETF and venture capital platforms.

Standard Life partners with CVC, Prudential Financial, Goldman Sachs, and MS&AD to expand its Pension Risk Transfer business, with a £2bn initial capital commitment. The partnership aims to support a broader range of defined benefit pension schemes, generating fee-based revenues and attractive returns for Standard Life, subject to regulatory approval.

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) agreed to acquire LCN Capital Partners for up to $410 million, expanding its real estate investment capabilities. LCN manages $3 billion in assets. The deal includes $260 million upfront and $150 million contingent on performance. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to approvals.

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