Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF) 已确认正在与Pepper Group ANZ HoldCo Limited进行初步洽谈，计划共同收购Pepper Money Limited (ASX: PPM)。这一潜在交易被视为Challenger扩大其固定收益资产组合的战略举措，有望支持公司长期增长和回报。
根据Challenger发布的公告，拟议的交易将采用计划安排(scheme of arrangement)结构，这意味着如果交易成功完成，Challenger将持有不超过Pepper Money总股份的25%。同时，Pepper Group将在收购实体中最初获得至少与其目前在Pepper Money中的现有股权相等的权益。
作为澳大利亚最大的年金提供者，Challenger此次投资Pepper Money将为其提供战略性长期权利，以获取更多固定收益资产。公司表示，这一交易将有助于其支持增长和回报，同时符合其作为纪律严明的资本配置者的定位。
Challenger强调，公司拥有显著的资本灵活性，无意通过增发普通股来完成任何交易。公司承诺任何关于Pepper Money的交易都将是战略性的，并将对其每股收益(earnings per share)产生增值效果。 值得注意的是，虽然双方讨论已进入高级阶段，但尚未完成，不确定是否会最终达成交易。Challenger表示将根据其持续披露义务及时向市场通报最新进展。
Challenger Limited是一家投资管理公司，专注于为客户提供更好的退休财务保障。公司旗下经营信托基金管理部门和受澳大利亚审慎监管局(APRA)监管的人寿部门，在退休金市场占据重要地位。
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