Gordon Brothers forms $1.5 bln joint venture with Davidson Kempner and Wells Fargo.

Gordon Brothers has formed a $1.5 billion joint venture with Davidson Kempner Capital Management and entered a lender finance facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance. The partnership aims to provide tailored financing solutions to middle-market and large corporate companies across key sectors. The increased capital base expands Gordon Brothers' ability to deliver flexible and reliable equipment financing solutions.

Gordon Brothers, a global asset management firm, has significantly bolstered its financial capabilities through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. The company has formed a $1.5 billion joint venture with Davidson Kempner Capital Management and entered a lender finance facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance [1]. These moves aim to provide tailored financing solutions to middle-market and large corporate companies across key sectors. The increased capital base will expand Gordon Brothers' ability to deliver flexible and reliable equipment financing solutions.

The latest acquisition, Atlantic Risk Management Services (Atlantic RMS), further enhances Gordon Brothers' valuation and corporate recovery capabilities in the U.K. and Europe [2]. Atlantic RMS, a London-based firm specializing in accounts receivable audits and realisations, has built a strong reputation for assessing commercial and corporate finance risk. The acquisition will integrate Atlantic RMS's deep expertise into Gordon Brothers' Valuations and Corporate Recovery practice, which was recently strengthened by the acquisition of SIA Group.

Gordon Brothers, founded in 1903, has a solutions-oriented approach across asset services, lending, financing, and trading. The firm works across the full spectrum of assets globally, with deep expertise in retail, commercial, industrial, brands, and real estate. With over 30 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific, Gordon Brothers is well-positioned to leverage these strategic partnerships and acquisitions to offer comprehensive solutions to its clients.

Atlantic RMS, established in 1997, has extensive collateral management knowledge and expertise, with a focus on accounts receivables, inventory, and other asset classes. The Atlantic RMS team will be led by Adam Clancy, Senior Director, Accounts Receivable, and Karen Eves, Director, Accounts Receivable, within Gordon Brothers' Valuations and Corporate Recovery practice. "We are thrilled to welcome Atlantic RMS to Gordon Brothers," said Mark Newton-Jones, Head of Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Gordon Brothers. "Their deep expertise in accounts receivable audits and realisations expands our coverage in both U.K. domestic and international markets."

The strategic partnerships and acquisitions demonstrate Gordon Brothers' commitment to expanding its services and enhancing its ability to meet the evolving needs of its clients. These moves position the firm to provide more robust and flexible financing solutions, thereby strengthening its market position.

References:
[1] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/03/3143330/0/en/Gordon-Brothers-Acquires-Atlantic-RMS.html
[2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/03/3143330/0/en/Gordon-Brothers-Acquires-Atlantic-RMS.html