Kroll's Transaction Opinions Practice Rendered a Fairness Opinion to the Shareholders of Austral Re in Connection with the Sale of Austral Re to Vinci Compass

In October 2026, Vinci Compass, a Brazilian and Nasdaq-traded alternative investments and private equity firm (Vinci Compass Investments Ltd., NASDAQ: VINP), completed the transaction and acquisition of Austral Re. The sellers included investment funds managed by Vinci Compass, Vinci Compass founders, International Monetary Fund (IMF) / International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Banco Genial.

Kroll's Transactions Opinions practice served as financial advisor to Austral Re and provided a fairness opinion in connection with the transaction.

 

About Vinci Compass 

Vinci Compass stands as the premier partner for alternative investments and global solutions in Latin America. With nearly three decades of experience and local operations from eleven offices in Latin America and the U.S., our expertise spans: Private Equity, Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Forestry, Equities, Global Investment Products & Solutions, and Corporate Advisory. Each segment is managed by specialized teams dedicated to investment and advisory excellence. As of June 2026, Vinci Compass had R$361 billion in assets under management and advisory.

 

About Austral Re

Founded in 2011, Austral Re is a leading independent reinsurance platform in Brazil, with operations across 16 countries in Latin America and offices in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Bogotá. Austral Re underwrites a diversified portfolio across Property & Engineering, Life, P&C, Liability, Marine, Aviation & Cargo, and Surety, and holds ratings of brAAA from S&P (local scale) and A- from AM Best (global scale).