RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC 8-K

What Happened Raymond James Financial, Inc. announced on January 15, 2026 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Clark Capital Management Group, Inc., a firm described as a leading asset manager focused on wealth solutions. The company attached a press release about the transaction as Exhibit 99.1 to its Form 8-K.

Key Details

• Date filed: January 15, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 8.01 — Other Events).
• Transaction: Raymond James to acquire all outstanding shares of Clark Capital Management Group, Inc.
• Target profile: Clark Capital is described as a wealth‑focused asset management firm.
• Filing notes: Press release attached as Exhibit 99.1; the 8-K does not disclose purchase price, timing, or financial terms.

Why It Matters This is a strategic acquisition in Raymond James’s asset management/wealth solutions area and could affect the firm’s assets under management and fee revenue once terms and integration plans are disclosed. Investors should watch for follow‑up filings (prospectuses, proxy statements, 8-Ks) that provide deal economics, expected closing date, financing, and any projected impact on earnings or regulatory approvals.