Virtus to acquire 56% of Keystone National Group for $200 million at closing
Virtus Investment Partners agreed on December 5, 2025 to buy a 56% equity stake in Keystone National Group, an asset-backed private credit manager, with an option to acquire up to an additional 19%. The deal includes $200 million in cash at closing and up to $170 million in deferred and contingent payments, and Virtus expects to fund it from existing balance sheet resources. Closing is expected in the first quarter of 2026 and depends on client consents, regulatory clearance and approval by the Keystone Private Income Fund board and shareholders.
Key points
- Closing payment of $200 million in cash, subject to adjustment; 56% equity stake at closing, with up to an additional 19% through put/call options
- Deferred cash of $65 million at the first anniversary of closing and $30 million at the second anniversary, plus up to $75 million of contingent consideration tied to Keystone revenue targets
- Keystone managed $2.5 billion as of October 31, 2025; its flagship fund, Keystone Private Income Fund, has $2.0 billion
- Expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 and be accretive to earnings in 2026; closing is not assured
The filing
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