Diamond Hill Investment Group Sets April 22 Closing Date for First Eagle Merger

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Diamond Hill Investment Group announced that all conditions for its merger with First Eagle Investment Management have been satisfied, with the transaction expected to close on April 22, 2026.

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• Merger Conditions Met

  Diamond Hill has obtained the requisite consent from over 78% of its clients (based on revenue run-rate) for the merger.

• Definitive Closing Date Set

  All conditions for the merger have been satisfied, and the transaction with First Eagle Investment Management is scheduled to close on April 22, 2026.

• Prior Approvals Confirmed

  Regulatory approvals were previously received, and shareholders approved the merger at a special meeting on March 3, 2026.

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This 8-K provides the final confirmation that the previously announced merger with First Eagle Investment Management is on track to close. The company has secured all necessary client consents, following prior shareholder and regulatory approvals. The definitive closing date of April 22, 2026, removes remaining uncertainty regarding the transaction's completion, which was initially disclosed in December 2025 and confirmed in the February 2026 10-K. The current stock price of $174.75 is very close to the $175.00 per share merger price, indicating the market has largely priced in the acquisition.