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UBS acquired a 4.8% stake in Mumbai-based wealth manager 360 ONE WAM by exercising 2.05 crore warrants and paying Rs 1,584 crore, marking a strategic move to bolster its India wealth management presence.

UBS Acquires 4.8% Stake in 360 ONE WAM via Warrant Exercise

The transaction follows a partnership announced in April 2025, under which UBS agreed to sell its Indian onshore wealth management business to 360 ONE WAM for $32 million. UBS also secured warrants representing a 4.95% stake as part of the deal. The warrant exercise resulted in 2.05 crore shares issued at Rs 1,030 each, boosting 360 ONE WAM’s paid-up share capital from Rs 40.79 crore to Rs 42.84 crore. The company’s shares rose 1.5% to Rs 1,053 on the NSE, despite a 3% weekly decline and a 12% drop in 2026. Its market capitalisation now exceeds Rs 42,586 crore, though shares fell over 11% in the past year but delivered 165% returns in five years.

UBS’s stake acquisition underscores its strategic pivot toward India’s wealth management sector, potentially strengthening 360 ONE WAM’s competitive position. The move also highlights UBS’s ongoing evaluation of its global operations, including potential headquarters relocation, which could influence its long-term India strategy. Both UBS and 360 ONE WAM stand to benefit from the capital infusion and partnership, though the long-term success of the collaboration remains uncertain.

The transaction’s impact on UBS’s global operations and 360 ONE WAM’s market position will depend on execution. Regulators may monitor the deal for compliance, while investors may see increased market confidence from the strategic partnership.

UBS’s stake acquisition signals a strategic bet on India’s wealth management growth, but the long-term success of the partnership remains uncertain. The transaction’s impact on UBS’s global operations and 360 ONE WAM’s market position will depend on execution.

Topics: Finance, Wealth Management, India Markets, UBS, 360 ONE WAM, Stock Market, Investment

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Source: ET Markets