Franklin Templeton to acquire a majority stake in Apera Asset Management.

Franklin Templeton, a global investment management organisation, agreed to acquire a majority stake in Apera Asset Management, a pan-European mid-market private debt investor. Financial terms were not disclosed. “This transaction with Franklin Templeton marks an exciting new chapter for Apera,” said Klaus Petersen, Founding Partner of Apera. “We share a long-term vision centered on performance and responsible growth. With Franklin Templeton’s global scale and clear commitment to alternatives, we are well-positioned to accelerate the growth of our strategy and expand our reach while continuing to deliver for our investors,” Klaus Petersen, Apera Founding Partner.