Ardian facilitates Canadian pension plans' exit from buyout funds

11 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29

Ardian purchased private equity fund stakes worth about C$2 billion from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in 2023 and $1 billion from British Columbia Investment Management Corp. in 2024.
Canadian pensions are increasingly turning to Ardian to sell their private equity assets and unlock liquidity amid a sluggish deal environment.
Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec was the first Canadian pension to invest in Ardian’s funds, with other major Canadian pensions subsequently committing to Ardian’s strategies.

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