EQT (EQT) Value Creation Day 2026 presentation summary
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Value Creation Day 2026 presentation summary
20 May, 2026Strategic progress and financial highlights
Achieved €29bn in total investments, €38bn in realizations, and €16bn in gross inflows to FAUM over the last year.
Added €30bn in FAUM through the Coller Capital combination, strengthening the secondaries platform.
Total AUM reached €313bn, with a diversified business mix across Private Capital, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Secondaries.
Delivered 390%+ total shareholder return since IPO, with ~35% of realizations from public market exits.
Outperformed MSCI World by ~80% in recent IPOs and ranked #1 globally in equity capital market activity.
Business model and sources of alpha
Four business lines deliver industry-leading performance: Private Capital, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Secondaries, with realized gross MOICs ranging from 1.7x to 2.7x and net IRRs from 15% to 20%.
Alpha generated through sector-based thematic investing, global-local sourcing, leadership and governance, AI transformation, and best-in-class exit capabilities.
Scale enables strong deal flow, co-investment opportunities, and value creation, with 50–80% of returns from sales and margin expansion.
Consistent market share gains in Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Real Estate, with fundraising multiples increasing significantly since 2019.
AI and technology leadership
AI is seen as a generational investment opportunity, with $4tn in data center and energy CapEx required by 2030.
Platform designed to capture AI opportunities across Private Capital, Early Stage, Growth, and Infrastructure, with investments in leading AI and tech companies.
Built AI capabilities over the past decade, deploying 35+ AI professionals and 20+ external partners across the portfolio.
AI-driven business transformation supports 30+ portfolio companies, with 130+ board members trained and 100+ chairs/CEOs engaged.
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H1 202617 Jul 2026 - Superior returns are driven by active ownership, thematic focus, and global sector leadership.EQT
CMD 20259 Jul 2026 - Record investments, strong fund performance, and EUR 100bn fundraising cycle ahead.EQT
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H2 20258 Jul 2026 - Fee-paying AUM reached EUR 133bn, with 7% revenue growth and a 56% EBITDA margin.EQT
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Q1 202622 Apr 2026 - Targeting $100B in new capital, with global expansion, digital innovation, and top-tier returns.EQT
CMD 202419 Jan 2026 - Record investments, strong exits, and robust margins position for further growth.EQT
H2 202410 Jan 2026