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Morrison & Co. takes 26% holding in Fisher Funds

Friday 14th November 2008

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HRL Morrison & Co., the manager of Infratil, will take a 26% stake in Fisher Funds as part of a tie-up to bolster its funds management business.

As part of the agreement, Lloyd Morrison will join Fisher Fund's board and Fisher Funds managing director Carmel Fisher will become a director of Morrison & Co., according to a statement from Fisher Funds. No price was given.

"The strategic partnership is an expression of optimism in the New Zealand economy, the long-term global outlook and the ability of the two firms to offer unique investment opportunities," Carmel Fisher said.

Morrison & Co. manages infrastructure assets for the New Zealand Superannuation Fund as well as its role as manager of listed investor Infratil.

By Jonathan Underhill



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