EQT AB Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Fee-paying AUM rose 10% and total revenue grew 5% year-over-year, driven by strong fundraising, new strategies, and robust investment activity. Infrastructure and private capital segments saw exceptional momentum, while the AI Infrastructure and Scaleup Europe Funds contributed to growth. Leadership transition and Coller Capital integration further strengthen the platform.
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Q1 2026 saw record fundraising, the largest-ever sponsor-backed block trade in Galderma, and the launch of a new AI infrastructure strategy. Despite market volatility, strong net inflows and robust exit and deal pipelines support a positive outlook.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Record exits and realizations, strong fundraising, and expansion into secondaries with Coller Capital drove 16% revenue growth and a 9% increase in fee-related revenues. The Coller acquisition adds scale, diversification, and is expected to double fee-generating AUM in four years.
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Exits and fundraising momentum remained strong, with EUR 19 billion realized and key funds outperforming industry averages. New open-ended and evergreen products drove growth, while investments in technology and AI supported operational efficiency. Macro uncertainties persist, but the outlook for fundraising and monetizations is positive.
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H1 2025 saw strong fundraising and exit activity, with gross inflows of EUR 18 billion and exits more than tripling year-over-year, delivering robust returns across regions. Organizational changes and strategic investments position the firm for continued growth, with a reaffirmed 55%+ fee-related EBITDA margin target.
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The event highlighted a robust, data-driven approach to value creation in private markets, leveraging thematic investments, active governance, and global diversification. Key growth stories in Asia, healthcare, software, and infrastructure demonstrate consistent outperformance and innovation, with a focus on sustainability and long-term returns.
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Q1 2025 saw strong fundraising, investments, and exits, with Infrastructure VI closing at €21.5B and BPEA IX surpassing $10B in commitments. Despite market volatility, key funds performed on or above plan, but exit and fundraising activity may slow if uncertainty persists.
Fiscal Year 2024
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2024 saw record investment and exit activity, double-digit EBITDA growth, and strong value creation, despite a tough fundraising environment. Management fees and carried interest rose, with a robust outlook for 2025, including over 30 planned exits and continued expansion in private wealth and new strategies.
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Aiming to raise $100 billion in the next cycle, the firm is focused on thematic growth, private wealth, and expanding in North America and Asia. Financial targets remain unchanged, with a strong emphasis on active ownership, sustainability, and innovation in liquidity solutions.
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Q3 saw strong fundraising with BPEA IX launched and EUR 17B closed for Infrastructure VI. Key funds performed above plan, with 4% quarterly and 10% YTD returns, and exits at a 2.5x MOIC. Outlook includes EUR 100B in new fundraising and continued expansion in private wealth and real estate.
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Strong fundraising and investment activity drove AUM to EUR 133 billion, with revenues up 7% year-over-year. Infrastructure and Asia strategies outperformed, while carried interest was lower due to muted exits. Fundraising timelines remain extended, but robust financing and new product launches support long-term growth.