Toronto-based Sprott Inc.'s subsidiary Sprott Asset Management LP has completed its acquisition of Tocqueville Asset Management LP's gold strategy asset management business.
The deal was completed for a total consideration of up to US$50 million, which comprised a payment at closing of US$12.5 million in cash and US$2.5 million in Sprott common shares. The transaction adds an estimated C$2.3 billion to Sprott's assets under management.