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Franklin Templeton acquisition of Stoneshield Capital

Overview

Franklin Templeton, acting through its real estate subsidiary Clarion Partners, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the European real estate firm Stoneshield Capital.

Under the terms of the deal, Franklin Templeton will acquire a 75% controlling interest in the firm. Stoneshield founders Juan Pepa and Felipe Morenés are expected to retain a minority stake and will continue to manage the firm’s daily operations and investment strategy.

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The acquisition is intended to significantly expand Clarion’s managed European real estate capital, potentially tripling it to 11 billion euros.

Entities

Franklin Templeton · Ana Botín · Felipe Morenés Botín · Felipe Morenés · Banco Santander

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Stoneshield founders to sell majority stake to Franklin Templeton

    Franklin Templeton is set to acquire a 75% stake in Stoneshield, while Ana Botín’s holding company, Cronje SL, saw profits rise to 4.4 million euros due to Banco Santander’s share appreciation.

  2. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Franklin Templeton acquires majority stake in Stoneshield Capital

    Franklin Templeton, via Clarion Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in Stoneshield Capital, tripling its European real estate managed capital to 11 billion euros.

Sources

economiadigital.es · elcierredigital.com · expansion.com · merca2.es · okdiario.com · realtid.se