Exor Joins Jardine Matheson, Rothschild In China, India

10th Jun 2010 14:37

MILAN (Dow Jones)--Exor SpA (EXO.MI) said Thursday it had agreed to join Jardine Matheson and Rothschild in investing in China and India, committing up to $100 million. Exor, an Italian holding company, said in a statement the partnership would consist of an initial $250 million for investment. Exor is looking to diversify its investments inside and outside Italy to reduce its dependence on Fiat SpA (F.MI), the industrial group founded by the Agnelli family. Exor is the investment vehicle of the Agnellis. -By Gilles Castonguay, Dow Jones Newswires; +39 02 5821 9908; [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 10, 2010 09:37 ET (13:37 GMT)