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Peter Hargreaves Steps Down From Hargreaves Lansdown Board, Son Robert to Join

The move follows the £5.4bn takeover that took the platform private in March.

Overview

  • Robert Hargreaves will take the board seat after serving as a non‑voting observer since the buyout and previously working at the firm.
  • Peter Hargreaves will retain roughly a 10% stake after selling half of his holding in the deal, realising just over £500m.
  • The company said he will maintain a close relationship with Hargreaves Lansdown and make his experience available as an adviser if needed.
  • He had returned to the board earlier this year to provide continuity following the sale to a consortium including CVC Capital Partners, Nordic Capital and an Abu Dhabi fund.
  • Under its new owners, the firm reported about £172.2bn in assets under administration and paid roughly £119m in dividends.