00:00Hello and welcome to Verify News Global. Today we bring you a major update from the financial world.
00:06Two leading U.S. financial services companies, Corbridge Financial and Equitable Holdings,
00:11have announced a transformational merger that will create one of the largest retirement,
00:16life, wealth, and asset management companies in the industry.
00:20The merger is an all-stop deal valued at approximately $22 billion,
00:24combining the strengths of both companies.
00:26The new combined company will serve over 12 million customers and manage around $1.5 trillion in assets,
00:33spanning retirement, wealth management, life insurance, and institutional markets.
00:39The merger will unite two customer-focused organizations with a shared vision,
00:43empowering clients to achieve secure financial futures.
00:47Analysts expect a combination to create a strong financial profile,
00:51deliver higher growth, and enhance shareholder value.
00:54CEO of Equitable commented,
00:57This is a transformational transaction that brings together Corbridge, Equitable, and Alliance Bernstein.
01:02By combining complementary strengths and scale,
01:05we can provide more investment and retirement options for clients
01:08and create long-term value for shareholders.
01:12CEO of Corbridge,
01:13The combined company will benefit from a strong competitive position
01:16and accelerated growth across retirement, life, and institutional markets.
01:21We will continue supporting financial professionals and institutions
01:25in helping individuals plan and achieve secure financial futures.
01:29The merger is expected to deliver immediate value to shareholders,
01:33including accretion to earnings and cash generation.
01:36Satoshi Asahi,
01:38President of Nippon Life Insurance,
01:40also praises the merger as strategically compelling
01:43and supportive of long-term shareholder benefits.
01:46Strategic and Financial Benefits,
01:48The merger is expected to create a company with
01:51diversified revenue streams from fees, spreads,
01:55and underwriting Margino Robust Balance Sheet
01:58with over $30 billion in shareholders' equity-consistent cash generation
02:02and financial flexibility for growth initiatives.
02:06Analysts forecast more than $500 million in cost synergies by 2028,
02:11mainly from operational consolidation,
02:14technology integration, and vendor optimization.
02:16The deal is projected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share,
02:20growing by over 10% by the end of 2028.
02:24Other key advantages include
02:25Expanded distribution and origination capabilities
02:29increase cross-selling opportunities
02:31across individual, group, and institutional businesses' advanced digital infrastructure
02:36to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
02:40Transaction Details
02:42CoreBridge shareholders will own approximately 51% of the new company Equitable shareholders,
02:47will own roughly 49% of the company,
02:50will operate under the Equitable name Mark Costantini,
02:52will serve as CEO,
02:54and Robin Rodger, as CFO of the headquarters, will be in Houston.
02:58Texas, the board will have 14 members,
03:00equally represented by both companies.
03:02The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026,
03:07pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
03:10The merger combines two well-established organizations
03:13with strong reputations for retirement solutions,
03:16insurance products, and investment services.
03:18Both companies have extensive experience serving millions of clients globally,
03:22and the merger is expected to enhance service offerings
03:25while maintaining disciplined risk management and operational excellence.
03:29With this merger,
03:31the combined company aims to
03:32provide clients with more choices and innovative financial solutions
03:36expand access to retirement and wealth management products
03:39maintain long-term growth and stability for shareholders.
03:44This is a landmark deal in the financial services sector,
03:47expected to reshape retirement and wealth management in the U.S. and globally.
03:52Stay tuned for more updates and deep financial news.
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