Baillie Gifford to merge multi-asset funds
£276m Multi Asset Growth fund to merge into the Baillie Gifford Defensive Growth fund
£276m Multi Asset Growth fund to merge into the Baillie Gifford Defensive Growth fund
Transformation plans, including cost cuts and simplification of asset management business, boosts progress
Follows the acquisition of Ravenscroft’s UK investment management business last year
Some 30% of shareholders have already voted in favour of the sale to Saltus
Removes the need for votes on significant or related party transactions
If approved, the deal would see the wealth manager transition to private ownership