Envestnet, a leading provider of integrated technology, intelligent data and wealth solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bain Capital in a transaction valuing the Company at $4.5 billion ($63.15 per share). Reverence Capital also agreed to participate in the transaction. Strategic partners BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, Franklin Templeton, and State Street Global Advisors have committed to invest in the proposed transaction, and upon its completion they will hold minority positions in the private company.
Envestnet manages over $6 trillion in assets, oversees nearly 20 million accounts, and enables more than 109,000 financial advisors to better meet client financial goals with one of the most comprehensive, integrated platforms delivered at scale in a unified, engaging digital experience. The Company has had great success enhancing the advisor and investor experience, and currently supports over 800 asset managers on its Wealth Management Platform. Envestnet was recently recognized by the 2024 T3/Inside Information Advisor Software Survey as a leader in Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, TAMP and Billing Solutions -- reinforcing the strength, depth and breadth of its industry-leading Wealth Management Platform and commitment to supporting advisor growth and productivity through its deeply connected ecosystem.
"The Board and its advisors conducted a process to maximize value for shareholders," said Jim Fox, Board Chair and Interim CEO of Envestnet. "I'm proud of what Envestnet has achieved over the years in becoming the leading wealth management platform in the industry."
"Through its deeply connected ecosystem and innovative technology and data capabilities, Envestnet has built an industry-leading platform that the largest wealth management firms, RIAs and broker-dealers rely on to power their businesses," said Phil Loughlin, a Partner at Bain Capital. "We look forward to working with Envestnet's talented and experienced leadership team and supporting their growth strategy through organic and inorganic initiatives, making further investments in its differentiated product offering, and delivering enhanced value to customers and partners," added Marvin Larbi-Yeboa, a Partner at Bain Capital.
"Given Envestnet's scale and competitive advantages in an industry that benefits from strong fundamental tailwinds, we believe the Company is strategically positioned to achieve its next phase of growth," said Milton Berlinski, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Reverence Capital Partners.
"This is a validation of Envestnet's proven ability to operate at market-leading scale - serving more assets, accounts, and advisors and effectively connecting our company and our technology," said Tom Sipp, EVP Business Lines of Envestnet. "This is an exciting new chapter for Envestnet, our clients, our partners and our employees. Together with Bain Capital, we are committed to investing in our platform making it more customized, connected, and intelligent. As a private company, we can accelerate our ability to further elevate our market-leading platform with greater functionality and an even broader solution set that enables advisors to better serve clients at all stages of their financial life."
"This is a great outcome for Envestnet's clients and employees, and one that maintains its entrepreneurial spirit," said Bill Crager, Co-founder of Envestnet. "Envestnet is exceptionally well positioned to continue to build a gateway to the future of financial advice. I couldn't be more excited about the company going forward, its continued success and ability to serve more advisors – enabling them to deliver more holistic financial advice."
Transaction Details
Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Envestnet Board of Directors, Envestnet shareholders will receive $63.15 in cash for each share of common stock they own. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of approval by Envestnet's shareholders and required regulatory approvals. Upon completion of the transaction, Envestnet's common stock will no longer be publicly listed, and Envestnet will become a privately held company.
