Barings Backs Gresham’s $12T AUM Data Management Acquisition from S&P Global
Event summary
- Barings provided senior secured credit facilities for Gresham’s acquisition of S&P Global’s Enterprise Data Management (EDM) business.
- The deal expands Gresham’s footprint in enterprise data management for global financial services, supporting $12 trillion in assets under management.
- Gresham is backed by STG, a private equity firm specializing in scaling software, data, and analytics companies.
- EDM is a trusted platform used by 30 of the top 60 global asset managers.
The big picture
The acquisition underscores the growing importance of data automation in financial services, as firms seek to streamline operations and manage risk. With $12 trillion in AUM tied to EDM, the deal highlights the strategic value of scalable data management solutions in a highly regulated industry. Barings’ involvement as the financing agent reflects the continued appetite for private credit in supporting such transformative transactions.
What we're watching
- Integration Challenges
- How Gresham will integrate EDM’s operations and client base into its existing platform.
- Market Consolidation
- Whether this deal signals further consolidation in the enterprise data management space.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which Gresham can ensure EDM meets evolving regulatory requirements for data management.
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