Savills Agrees to $1.1B Acquisition of Eastdil Secured
London-based Savills has signed a definitive agreement to acquire real estate investment bank Eastdil Secured for $1.11 billion, creating a global capital markets powerhouse.
By: AXL Media
Published: Mar 17, 2026, 5:56 AM EDT
Source: Bisnow
Transaction Financials & Structure
The acquisition is being funded through a combination of debt and equity to ensure long-term alignment between the two organizations.
Total Consideration: $921.25 million (£685 million).
Cash Component: $552.75 million (£411 million) paid upon completion, funded via an $800 million one-year loan.
Equity Component: $368.50 million (£274 million) satisfied through the issuance of approximately 27.7 million new Savills shares.
Ownership Stake: Eastdil’s 85 senior employees and leadership team will collectively hold a 6.3% stake in Savills, subject to multi-year lock-up provisions (vesting on the 4th, 5th, and 6th anniversaries).
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