Global asset manager set to expand into Europe with the acquisition of a leading European ETF provider

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Tabula Investment Management, an independent European ETF provider, has been acquired by Janus Henderson Group.

Tabula is a leading independent ETF provider in Europe, with a focus on fixed income and sustainable investment solutions. Tabula has built an institutional-grade investment management and ETF business with over US$500 million in assets under management and funds listed across 10 European exchanges, serving clients in 15 countries.

We are very excited to join Janus Henderson to further our common mission to offer investors market-leading investment solutions. Tabula has established a very effective independent ETF business through offering differentiated fixed income ETFs. Janus Henderson is the perfect partner with which to create a market-leading multi-asset ETF toolkit. MICHAEL JOHN LYTLE, CEO, TABULA, UNITED KINGDOM

Oaklins played a key role in this transaction

Oaklins Cavendish, based in the UK, acted as the advisors to Tabula. The deal showcases Oaklins Cavendish’s expertise within the European ETF market, a sector which is undergoing a significant transformation — it’s growing considerably and mirroring trends observed in the US market, where active management is increasingly being incorporated into the ETF wrapper. This shift represents a growth opportunity for asset managers looking to broaden the ways in which clients access their investment capabilities, and capitalize on evolving client preferences in the European market.

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