NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wafra Inc. ("Wafra"), a leading New York-based alternative investment firm, announces it is increasing its shareholding in Ardian, a world-leading private investment firm with $200 billion of assets under management. This commitment builds on Wafra's initial strategic investment from November 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close between late 2026 and early 2027.