CIBC announces minority investment in Loop Capital
CIBC has made a strategic investment in Loop Capital, enhancing its presence in the US capital markets. This partnership aims to leverage Loop Capital's strong client relationships and CIBC's resources to drive growth in capital markets and wealth management services. The specifics of the financial terms were not disclosed. With prior acquisitions complementing its growth strategy, this investment marks another step in CIBC's expansion, which also aligns with its commitment to a client-focused approach. Both firms share cultural alignment, essential for pursuing further growth opportunities.
- Strategic investment in Loop Capital enhances CIBC's US market reach.
- Loop Capital's established client relationships will benefit CIBC's growth.
- Investment reflects CIBC's continued commitment to expanding its product offerings.
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Agreement furthers North American reach of CIBC's Capital Markets business; supports Loop Capital's growth ambitions
TORONTO, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - CIBC announced today that it has completed a strategic investment in Loop Capital, a Chicago headquartered financial services firm providing investment banking, brokerage, asset management and wealth management services to corporations, municipalities, hospitals, universities, institutional investors and high net worth individuals. Loop Capital has offices in 20 US cities, with more than 175 team members globally.
This transaction furthers CIBC's growth opportunities in the US market. Loop Capital has deep, established relationships in key growth areas. CIBC's investment in the firm will enable greater collaboration on future client activity in areas such as capital markets and wealth management. Financial terms were not disclosed.
"We are excited to partner with Loop Capital to further expand in key client segments and markets in the US," said Harry Culham, Senior Executive Vice-President and Group Head, Capital Markets, CIBC. "With the combination of Loop Capital's deep client relationships in the US and the strength of our resources and capabilities, we see this as a mutually beneficial transaction which enables us to accelerate the growth of our North American platform, while collaborating to deliver a full suite of financial services solutions to clients."
Following the acquisition of The PrivateBank in 2017, CIBC has complemented its pursuit of organic growth by investing in acquisitions with firms who have a shared culture and client-focused approach, including Cleary Gull and Lowenhaupt Global Advisors in 2019, and Geneva Advisors in 2017. Today's announcement is a further step in expanding the bank's product offering for clients and further accelerating US growth.
"We have worked closely with the team at CIBC for many years, and this is a great opportunity to continue to pursue mutually beneficial growth opportunities for our respective platforms," said Jim Reynolds, Chairman and CEO of Loop Capital. "Further, CIBC and Loop have cultural alignment and share a keen focus on serving clients that will allow us to continue to garner growth."
Loop Capital Markets was ranked first in the categories of Best Banking Firms for Diversity and Best Banking Firms for Women by Vault in April 2021.
About CIBC
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 10 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets businesses, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network, and locations across Canada with offices in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc/media-centre.html.
About Loop Capital
Loop Capital is a full-service investment bank, brokerage and advisory firm that provides creative capital solutions for corporate, governmental and institutional entities across the globe. Loop Capital's reputation for integrity and service - coupled with the firm's track record of success - has allowed the firm to serve an expanding number of clients from coast-to-coast and globally. The firm continues to grow because clients continue to ask them to do more for them. The firm's uncompromising commitment to excellence means that clients get superior, focused service across the entire platform.
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