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Royal Bank of Canada announces agreement to acquire Yarra Capital Management

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  • Royal Bank of Canada announced an agreement to acquire Yarra Capital Management Limited, an Australian active asset manager specializing in fixed income, equities, and alternative solutions.
  • Yarra was founded in 2017, operates offices in Melbourne & Sydney, manages approximately A$18 billion in assets as of September 30, 2026, and employs about 75 people.
  • The acquisition aims to strengthen RBC Global Asset Management's position in the Australian investment market & the Asia-Pacific region beyond North America.
  • RBC expects to complete the transaction in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approval & other closing conditions.
  • The deal is not expected to significantly impact RBC's common equity Tier 1 ratio or future run rate earnings.
  • Yarra's Executive Chairman stated that cultural alignment between the firms & a shared focus on client service drove the decision to join RBC.
  • RBC's CEO highlighted that Yarra's capabilities are complementary to RBC's global investment strategies & its reputation for performance & client-first culture.
  • The press release includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers regarding risks such as regulatory approval delays, market reactions, & potential integration challenges.
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Royal Bank of Canada
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