Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited is a Bermuda-based investment holding company, dual-listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Bermuda Stock Exchange. Our principal asset, Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited, is an actively managed investment fund with a global, diversified portfolio designed to deliver sustainable long-term returns.
In June 2025, we completed the sale of our entire stake in Wilson Sons S.A., realizing approximately US$594 million in net proceeds. Reinforcing our commitment to shareholders, we announced a tender offer to repurchase up to 20% of the Company’s outstanding shares. The tender offer was executed on 18 July 2025 and fully subscribed with all 7,072,608 shares being repurchased at 1593 pence for a total cost of approximately £109 million.
Further, the Board announced on 17 June 2025 that the boards of directors of Hansa Investment Company Limited ("Hansa") and Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited ("Ocean Wilsons") had reached preliminary agreement on the key terms of a possible all-share combination of Hansa and Ocean Wilsons, under which Hansa would acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Ocean Wilsons.
Under the terms of the Possible Combination, Ocean Wilsons shareholders would be entitled to receive voting ordinary shares and non-voting 'A' ordinary shares in Hansa, on the basis of an exchange ratio to be determined by reference to the relative valuation of Hansa's and Ocean Wilsons' adjusted net assets.
The Possible Combination is expected to be conditional on approval by the requisite majorities of Ocean Wilsons and Hansa shareholders. Further information will be disclosed to the market as appropriate.
Chair of Ocean Wilsons, Caroline Foulger commented:
"Having assessed the strategic options available to us to maximise shareholder value, the independent directors of Ocean Wilsons have concluded that the Possible Combination with Hansa is in the best long-term interests of Ocean Wilsons and its shareholders who are seeking to continue to gain exposure to its diversified portfolio of global public and private investments. We are excited by the Possible Combination which will create a differentiated investment company with a diversified, global portfolio."
Our objective is to focus on long-term performance and value creation. This approach applies to both investments. This longer-term view of the Board directs an OWIL investment strategy whereby investments are made in a balanced thematic portfolio of funds which leverage our long-standing relationships.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board is responsible for ensuring leadership through effective oversight and review of the Company's activities. Supported by its principal Committees, the Board sets the strategic direction of the Company and aims to deliver sustainable shareholder value for the long term.
CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Our corporate structure is designed to optimize the allocation of the Company’s resources across the various jurisdictions we operate in.