Aviva buys Succession Wealth for £385m

It said the deal would accelerate its ability to offer high-quality financial advice to 6 million of its workplace and individual pension and savings customers. The insurer's full-year results revealed: "Succession Wealth will be acquired for a consideration of £385m and its 2022 EBITDA is expected to be £24m." Aviva said it expected "double-digit" returns on its investment over the medium term through accelerated growth. It added the deal would "significantly" enhance Aviva's presence in the fast-growing UK wealth market as more people seek advice for their retirement options. It ...