Schwab muscles its way into private markets, buying Forge Global for a hefty premium



Published:

Charles Schwab Corp. is moving to offer its millionaire clients access to potential windfalls generated by private companies before they go public, as investor interest for alternative investments — those outside of traditional stocks and bonds — continues to grow.

Schwab

SCHW said Thursday it is buying Forge Global Holdings Inc. in a deal valued at $660 million. It is paying $45 a share for Forge’s outstanding shares, which represents a 72.3% premium over Wednesday’s closing price of $26.12.


Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *