Oak Partnership to demerge as Evenlode becomes independent Wise Investment, Wise Funds and Evenlode VIncent Ropers of Wise Funds Jon Yarker From July 2021, the three partner companies will operate as "distinct" employee-owned companies. The restructure is being pursued to allow for greater simplicity and long-term alignment of the partner companies. Related articles That restructure featured the establishment of Wise Funds and Evenlode Investment Management - headed up by Tony's son Hugh Yarrow - as separate businesses. "The Oak Partnership has successfully evolved to a point where a demerger makes better sense for each individual partner and their next chapter of growth," said Hugh Yarrow. "For Evenlode, our long-term investment approach remains the same, but with a simpler operating structure and a clearer alignment between our long-term goals and Evenlode as a distinct operating company."