CI Financial Corp

CIX

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ISIN null / Valor 4909958

Toronto Stock Exchange (2025-08-14)

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CI Financial Corp
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About company

CI Financial Corp is a diversified wealth and asset management company with a significant presence in both Canada and the United States. The company has aggressively expanded its footprint in the U.S. wealth management sector through the acquisition of numerous registered investment advisor firms, including Barrett Asset Management, Brightworth, and Segall Bryant & Hamill, among others. These acquisitions have broadened CI Financial's service offerings and client base in the U.S. market. Additionally, CI Financial has made strategic investments in alternative asset management firms and selected Miami as the location for its U.S. headquarters, signaling a strong commitment to expanding its operations in the United States. In the realm of product offerings, CI Financial has demonstrated innovation and responsiveness to market trends by developing an industry-leading suite of cryptocurrency solutions, including the CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF and CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF, alongside mutual funds investing in bitcoin and Ether. The company has also launched a variety of other financial products, such as a private equity fund, a gold bullion ETF, liquid alternative funds, and a series of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates, showcasing its ability to diversify its asset management operations and cater to a wide range of investor needs. CI Financial's commitment to providing high-quality wealth management services is evidenced by CI Assante Wealth Management's top ranking in the J.D. Power 2021 Canada Full-Service Investor Satisfaction Study, particularly in the trust category. Furthermore, the company's growth strategy includes enhancing its wealth management services through acquisitions, such as Avalon Advisors and Intercontinental Wealth Advisors, and the establishment of an in-house trust company under its Corient brand, enabling it to offer a comprehensive array of corporate trustee services. This strategic expansion and diversification of services underscore CI Financial's position as a leading player in the wealth and asset management industry.

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Strong Net Income Growth

In the second quarter of 2025, CI Financial Corp. achieved a net income attributable to shareholders of $141.8 million, a substantial improvement from a net loss of $8.5 million in the first quarter. Adjusted net income was $128.5 million, reflecting an 8.7% decrease from the previous quarter due to lower asset management fees and a weaker U.S. dollar.

Revenue and Expense Management

Total net revenues for the quarter reached $898.8 million, up from $787.7 million in the first quarter. Despite the revenue increase, adjusted total net revenues declined by 2.0% to $776.6 million. Total expenses decreased to $725.1 million from $764.3 million, with adjusted total expenses slightly increasing by 0.6% to $552.9 million, driven by higher SG&A and Advisor fees.

Capital Allocation and Dividends

CI Financial paid $28.7 million in dividends at a rate of $0.20 per share during the second quarter of 2025. Additionally, the company successfully closed a $500 million debenture offering, maturing in 2028, which supports its ongoing capital allocation strategy.

Asset Growth and Management

CI Financial's total assets grew to $550.9 billion, an increase of $61.8 billion or 12.6% year over year. The Asset Management segment saw total assets under management reach $138.3 billion, while Canada and U.S. Wealth Management assets totaled $105.9 billion and $268.3 billion, respectively.

Strategic Transaction with Mubadala Capital

CI Financial entered into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Mubadala Capital to take the company private through a plan of arrangement. The Arrangement is expected to close around August 12, 2025, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.

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