Generation Development Group Limited (ASX:GDG) Forms Strategic Alliance with BlackRock

Strategic Alliance

Generation Development Group Limited’s subsidiary, Generation Life Limited, has entered a strategic alliance with BlackRock to co-design and distribute holistic retirement solutions for Australian retirees. The partnership aims to help retirees transition from accumulation to decumulation by providing sustainable income streams with longevity protection. The product launch is targeted over the coming year.

Financial Investment

As part of the alliance, BlackRock will acquire a $25 million minority stake in GDG through a share subscription at $4.15 per share. The funds will support the development and rollout of the new retirement solutions. Shares acquired by BlackRock will be subject to a five-year lock-up with customary carve-outs.

Executive Comments

GDG Chief Executive Officer, Grant Hackett OAM, said:
“This transformational relationship brings together Generation Life’s innovation in retirement income with BlackRock’s global scale and expertise, delivering solutions that address the evolving needs of Australian retirees while creating long-term value for advisers, superannuation funds, and shareholders.”

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