What are the key details of Perpetual's (ASX:PPT) acquisition of Interfi Systems?

Perpetual Limited has signed a share sale deed to acquire an initial 70% majority stake in Interfi Systems, a privately-owned Australian asset servicing technology firm. The deal will be funded entirely through Perpetual's internally generated cash flows and is expected to close before the end of June 2026.

Why is Perpetual (ASX:PPT) acquiring Interfi Systems?

The acquisition is a strategic bolt-on investment designed to expand the capabilities of Perpetual’s Corporate Trust Digital and Markets division. By integrating Interfi’s loan servicing technology with the Perpetual Intelligence platform, the company aims to offer clients an automated, end-to-end ecosystem from lending through to securitisation.

What does Interfi Systems do and what is its asset size?

Interfi Systems is a Victoria-based technology provider that specialises in loan servicing software specifically tailored for the non-bank lending sector. The company manages approximately $55 billion in assets under administration.

When will the Interfi Systems acquisition start impacting Perpetual's (ASX:PPT) financial results?

According to Perpetual CEO Bernard Reilly, financial contributions from the Interfi acquisition are projected to impact the Corporate Trust's Digital and Markets division starting from FY27 and beyond.

How is Perpetual (ASX:PPT) funding the Interfi acquisition and what does it mean for the balance sheet?

Perpetual is funding the 70% stake purchase entirely through internally generated cash flows, avoiding new equity dilution or debt issuance. This is a positive signal for existing shareholders as it preserves equity value.

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Perpetual buys majority stake in Interfi Systems

Written by Heidi Cuthbert Published Jun. 5 2026Last Updated Jun. 5 2026

Perpetual (ASX:PPT) has finalised a share sale deed to acquire a majority 70% stake in Victoria-based Interfi Systems, an established asset servicing technology provider managing approximately $55 billion in assets.

The strategic acquisition aligns with Perpetual's ongoing efforts to expand capabilities within its corporate trust’s digital and markets division through targeted bolt-on investments.

Interfi specialises in loan servicing technology for the non-bank lending sector, offering an automated, end-to-end platform spanning from settlement to discharge.

Perpetual CEO Bernard Reilly stated that the transaction secures long-term growth and market leadership, with financial contributions projected to impact the division from FY27 and beyond.

Richard McCarthy, CEO of Perpetual Corporate Trust, added that integrating Interfi's capabilities with the Perpetual Intelligence platform will deliver an automated ecosystem for clients, streamlining lending through to securitisation while complementing their core debt market services.

The deal, funded through internally generated cash flows, is expected to close before the end of June, subject to customary conditions precedent.

Perpetual retains an option to acquire the remaining 30% of Interfi by FY31, whilst Interfi’s Founder and Managing Director, Michael Dilworth, is set to continue with the business.

Perpetual reported steady progress on improving its gross debt position since Dec. 31, 2025, taking into account recent debt facility repayments.

At the time of reporting, Perpetual’s share price was $15.80.