AMP has revealed that the non-binding sale proposal made by Ares Management in October 2020 will not proceed. AMP has highlighted that it will continue to engage with Ares Management in regards to AMP Capital’s portfolio review. The AMP Board has confirmed that a transformation strategy for AMP Australia and AMP NZ wealth management is likely to be the best option for shareholders.

“In a portfolio review of FY20, AMP have revealed that Ares Management have withdrawn their non-binding indicative proposal to buy out AMP.

The report stated that, “Following detailed discussions, AMP has been advised last night by Ares that it does not intend to proceed with its non-binding indicative proposal for 100% of AMP [at] $1.85 per share.”

While acquisition of AMP is off the table, the report states that, “AMP continues to engage constructively with Ares in relation to AMP Capital as part of the portfolio review.”

While the U-turn from global asset management giant, Ares, may come as a surprise to some, AMP’s broader position is one of positivity according to the report.

“The review has confirmed AMP’s transformation strategy for the AMP Australia (Australian wealth management and AMP Bank) and New Zealand wealth management businesses is likely to be the optimal outcome for shareholders. The AMP Board has therefore concluded the review of these assets.”” Click here to read more

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