Ascensus to Acquire 401(k) Recordkeeping Business from Mutual of Omaha to Enhance Retirement Services
Mar 27, 2024•over 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
Ascensus
Acquired Company
Mutual of Omaha
Description
Ascensus has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mutual of Omaha's 401(k) recordkeeping business. With this acquisition, Ascensus will assume full responsibility for the recordkeeping business, serving more than 2,300 retirement plans and 65,000 savers with over $3.9 billion in assets under administration. The transition will provide plan participants with access to an enhanced suite of solutions and capabilities.
M&A Insights
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Tech stack consolidation
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Post-acquisition investment
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Success factor
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