Investor Presentation • Jan 18, 2024
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Highlights for the period Jan-Dec 2023 (Jan-Dec 2022)
| Highlights for the period Jan-Dec 2023 (Jan-Dec 2022) | Total and fee-generating AUM | $IFAUM$ $\blacksquare$ TAUM |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising | EURbn | ||
| " FAUM increased to EUR 130bn (EUR 113bn). Total AUM was EUR 232bn (EUR 210bn). Gross inflows were primarily driven by closed out commitments from EQT X and EQT Infrastructure VI and amounted to EUR 24bn (EUR 55bn, of which over EUR 20bn following the combination with EQT Private Capital Asia) |
210 | 232 | |
| " EQT Exeter Industrial Value Fund VI held its final close at USD 4.9bn of fee-generating commitments, exceeding its target size of USD 4.0bn |
113 | 130 | |
| " Fundraising continued for EQT X with fee-generating commitments of EUR 20.1bn as of year-end. EQT X is expected to close at its hard cap in Q1 2024 |
2022 | 2023 | |
| " As of year-end, EQT Infrastructure VI had fee-generating commitments of EUR 13.7bn. As of today (18 January), the fund has secured commitments of close to EUR 14.5bn. Fundraising is set to continue well into 2024, and the fund is expected to reach its target fund size |
Investments by EQT funds | H 2 H1 |
|
| " Fundraising continued for EQT Future, EQT Exeter US Multifamily Value II, EQT Exeter Europe Logistics Core-Plus II and EQT Active Core Infrastructure, with fundraisings generally taking longer in the current fundraising environment |
EURbn | 19 | |
| " Fundraising continued for BPEA EQT Mid Market Growth, and the hard cap was increased to USD 1.4bn | 12 | -9 | |
| Investment and exit activity 1 | 11 | ||
| " Total investments by the EQT funds during the period amounted to EUR 19bn (EUR 12bn), as EQT reaccelerated the pace of investments to seize opportunities supported by long-term secular growth trends. Infrastructure had its most active investment year ever with EUR 9bn of investments, Private Capital announced investments close to EUR 9bn, and investment volumes in EQT |
2022 | 2023 | |
| Exeter picked up towards the end of the year with almost EUR 2bn of investments in total for the year " Investments were primarily made in sectors such as healthcare, technology, and digital. Examples of investments include Dechra |
Gross EQT funds exits | H 2 H1 |
|
| Pharmaceuticals, a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of products relating to pets (EQT X), Zeus, a leading supplier of custom polymer components to the world's most innovative medical device and industrial companies (EQT X), Heritage |
EURbn | ||
| Environmental Services, a leading provider of industrial waste management (EQT Infrastructure VI), and Indira IVF, India's largest | 11 | ||
| chain of fertility clinics (BPEA VIII) | 6 |
" Total gross fund exits announced during the period amounted to EUR 6bn (EUR 11bn)
2022
$\sqrt{2}$
2023
| Investment performance | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On plan | Above plan | ||||||
| Private Capital |
EQTIX BPEA VIII EQT X |
EQT VII EQT VIII BPEA VII |
|||||
| Real Assets |
EQT Infrastructure IV EQT Infrastructure V EQT Infrastructure VI |
EQT Infrastructure III |
| EURm | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carried interest post fund valuation buffer | 136 | 465 | 202 | ||
| Cash carried interest | 156 | 190 | |||
| Carried interest based on undiscounted fund valuations (mark-to-market) | 40 | 1.316 |
In 2023, EQT cemented our global position through the successful integration of BPEA in Asia, delivered on our strategic objective to offer investment strategies tailored for individual investors, and invested with confidence into what we think is an attractive market. We enter our fourth decade primed to build on the first thirty years, continuing to leverage our leadership in areas like sustainability, AI and digitalization for the best of our portfolio, our clients and our shareholders.
Once again, high inflation and interest rates were a constant in 2023, leading to volatility. As a result, buyout volumes were down by more than 30% globally1. But EQT bucked this trend, with new deal activity up almost 60% year-on-year, at EUR 19 billion. There were a number of attractive opportunities to invest globally in companies and assets supported by longterm secular growth trends, in areas such as the energy transition, healthcare, digitalization and education. The combination of being local-with-locals, having deep sector expertise, and sharing insights and knowledge on a global basis, allows us to source the best opportunities alobally with conviction. In our real estate business, our view on the market led us to hold back for most of the year, with deal activity picking up only in the fourth quarter.
The market was tougher for exits and for fundraising. Across private markets, exit volumes were at their lowest in well over a decade2. This was reflected in EQT's exit volumes, which dropped to EUR 6 billion. In fundraising, we pressed ahead through the challenging market. We expect EQT X to close at its hard cap during Q1 2024, while fundraising for EQT Infrastructure VI, which is expected to reach its target, will continue well into 2024. Fundraising for some newer strategies was relatively more challenging. That said, 2023 saw a strong reception for certain strategies: EQT Exeter Industrial Value Fund VI exceeded its target size, the LSP Dementia Fund closed
at hard cap, and the BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth fund's hard cap was increased to USD 1.4 billion.
EQT's focus in 2023 remained on performance. Fund valuations were resilient, despite some pockets of underperformance. And we continued to lean into the key themes that have been central to our future-proofing efforts for years: AI and climate.
Central to our AI efforts are Motherbrain, EQT's proprietary AI investment support platform, and our dedicated EQT Digital team. These teams support our investment advisory professionals and portfolio companies to make us a smarter investor, while striving to ensure that EQT itself is the most Alliterate organization it can be. In 2023, we expanded Motherbrain across business lines, enabling investment advisory teams from every corner of the company to leverage EQT's collective insights and proprietary platform. We also continued to expand Motherbrain Labs, whose dedicated group supports investment advisory teams and portfolio companies with bespoke AI and Machine Learning projects for example, this year the team created an M&A sourcing tool enabled by large language models.
The net-zero transition also presents both opportunities and challenges. At EQT we integrate sustainability into our overall strategy, recognizing its importance for long-term value
1) Refinitiv (December 2023) 2) Stuck in Place: Private Equity Midyear Report 2023, Bain (2023) creation. As the first private markets firm to set Science Based Targets, we have supported 29 portfolio companies to get validated science-based targets, and additionally, close to 30 are now in the process of getting there.
Part of EQT's success over the past 30 years lies in our passion for innovation. This was again true in 2023. Firstly, we introduced two new products, EQT Nexus and EQRT (EQT Exeter Real Estate Income Trust). These are part of EQT's strategic priority to provide individuals access to the thematic investment strategies that EQT's institutional clients have benefited from for thirty years. The new distribution channels allow us to reach a broad set of private wealth individuals, a segment that is expected to increase allocations to private markets by more than 10 percent annually over the next decade1. Secondly, we made preparations for a new strategy in healthcare, a sector in which we have invested over EUR 23 billion in more than 200 companies over thirty years. EQT Healthcare Growth is a buyout strategy focused on scaling innovative, fast-growing healthcare companies to help deliver positive outcomes across the value chain.
We are excited for what 2024 holds even as the global economic outlook has uncertainties. With the integration of BPEA complete and the platform rebranded to EQT Private Capital Asia, we are well-positioned to focus on our long-term strategic ambition to expand our presence in Asia, a region that is set to outgrow global private markets. Having built a global platform, we will selectively evaluate complementary inorganic growth opportunities as our industry continues to consolidate around winning platforms. We will also continue to innovate - for example, we are developing an energy transition strategy as part of our agenda to help further address climate change.
Finally, we see a healthy investment pipeline across geographies and asset classes. The combination of being "local-with-locals" across the globe, with deep sector expertise, allows us to continue to execute on attractive investment opportunities. While market uncertainties remain, we are also planning for a number of exits in 2024 as we are focused on continuing to deliver top-quartile cash distributions (DPI) in key funds in realization mode.
As we close 2023, we have a positive long-term outlook for our industry even if the short term is somewhat volatile. EQT enters 2024 – and its fourth decade – in a strong position, a leader in innovation and a top-performing private markets firm.
Christian Sinding, CEO & Managing Partner
| EURbn | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investments by the EQT funds | 8.7 | 6.6 | 19.3 | 12.3 |
| Gross fund exits | 2.0 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 10.7 |
| EURbn | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAUM (end of period) | 129.6 | 112.5 | 129.6 | 112.5 |
| Average FAUM (during the period) | 127.9 | 94.0 | 123.0 | 86.5 |
| Effective management fee rate | 1.42% | 1.48% | 1.42% | 1.48% |
| # of | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| FTE (end of period) | 1,669 | |
| FTE+ (end of period) | 1.838 | 1,790 |
| EURm | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financials (adjusted)* | ||||
| Management fees | 1,036 | 759 | 1,966 | 1,328 |
| Adj. carried interest and investment income | 76 | 45 | 165 | 208 |
| Adj. total revenue | 1,112 | 804 | 2,131 | 1,536 |
| Adj. total revenue growth, % | 38% | $-12%$ | 39% | $-5%$ |
| Adj. total operating expenses | 459 | 387 | 904 | 707 |
| Adj. EBITDA | 653 | 416 | 1,226 | 829 |
| Adj. EBITDA margin, % | 59% | 52% | 58% | 54% |
| Adj. fee-related EBITDA | 577 | 372 | 1,062 | 621 |
| Adj. fee-related EBITDA margin, % | 56% | 49% | 54% | 47% |
| Adjusted net income from continuing operations | 551 | 291 | 1,019 | 654 |
| Financials (according to IFRS) | ||||
| Management fees | 1,036 | 759 | 1,966 | 1,328 |
| Carried interest and investment income | 42 | 6 | 118 | 169 |
| Total revenue | 1,078 | 765 | 2,084 | 1,497 |
| Total revenue growth, % | 41% | $-14%$ | 39% | $-6%$ |
| Total operating expenses | 681 | 590 | 1,391 | 991 |
| EBITDA | 397 | 174 | 693 | 506 |
| EBITDA margin, % | 37% | 23% | 33% | 34% |
| Net income from continuing operations | 128 | $-58$ | 139 | 176 |
| H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares (m, end of period) | 1,184.8 | 1,186.1 | 1,184.8 | 1,186.1 |
| Number of shares (m, average) | 1,185.1 | 1,071.2 | 1,185.8 | 1,032.0 |
| Number of shares, diluted (m, end of period) | 1,185.8 | 1,071.8 | 1,186.4 | 1,032.6 |
| Adj. earnings per share, basic (EUR)* | 0.465 | 0.272 | 0.860 | 0.634 |
| Adj. earnings per share, diluted (EUR)* | 0.464 | 0.272 | 0.859 | 0.634 |
| Earnings per share, basic (EUR) | 0.108 | $-0.054$ | 0.117 | 0.171 |
| Earnings per share, diluted (EUR) | 0.108 | $-0.054$ | 0.117 | 0.171 |
| *The adjusted metrics are alternative performance metrics for the EQT AB Group. For a full reconciliation, please refer to | ||||
| section "Alternative performance measures (APM)". |
| FAUM by segment (EURbn) | Private Capital | Real Assets | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 30 Jun 2023 | 71.2 | 54.9 | 126.1 |
| Gross inflows | 3.8 | 4.2 | 8.0 |
| Step-downs | 0.0 | $-0.6$ | $-0.6$ |
| Exits | $-2.3$ | $-0.6$ | $-2.8$ |
| FX and other | $-0.6$ | $-0.5$ | $-1.1$ |
| At 31 Dec 2023 | 72.2 | 57.4 | 129.6 |
| Since 30 Jun 2023 | 1% | 5% | 3% |
Assets), "On Plan" refers to expected Gross MOIC between 1.7-2.2x.
| FAUM by segment (EURbn) | Private Capital | Real Assets | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 31 Dec 2022 | 68.3 | 44.3 | 112.5 |
| Gross inflows | 8.5 | 15.1 | 23.6 |
| Step-downs | 0.0 | $-0.7$ | $-0.7$ |
| Exits | $-3.8$ | $-1.9$ | $-5.7$ |
| FX and other | $-0.8$ | 0.6 | $-0.1$ |
| At 31 Dec 2023 | 72.2 | 57.4 | 129.6 |
| Since 31 Dec 2022 | 6% | 30% | 15% |
Note: Any investment activity in above tables (part of gross inflow and/or exits) is included based on its impact on FAUM. Any individual deals in a period are therefore included based on remaining or realized cost, timing of transaction closing and only in funds which are charging fees based on net invested capital.
| Start | Committed | Invested capital | Value of investments | Gross | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (EURbn) | date | FAUM | capital | Total | Realized Remaining | Total Realized Remaining | MOIC | |||
| Private Capital | ||||||||||
| EQT VII | $ ul-15$ | 3.1 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 15.7 | 10.7 | 5.0 | 2.6x |
| EQT VIII | $May-18$ | 7.7 | 10.9 | 9.8 | 2.3 | 7.5 | 21.8 | 8.0 | 13.9 | 2.2x |
| BPEA VII | $ ul-18 $ | 4.3 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 10.5 | 3.9 | 6.6 | 2.0x |
| EQT IX | $ ul-20$ | 14.1 | 15.6 | 14.0 | 0.2 | 13.8 | 18.2 | 0.4 | 17.8 | 1.3x |
| BPEA VIII | $Sep-21$ | 9.5 | 9.7 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 1.3x |
| EQT X | $ ul-22$ | 20.1 | 20.1 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 1.1x |
| Other Private Capital | 13.3 | 21.0 | 40.0 | |||||||
| Real Assets | ||||||||||
| EQT Infrastructure III | $Nov-16$ | 0.7 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 10.0 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 2.7x |
| EQT Infrastructure IV | Nov-18 | 7.1 | 9.1 | 7.4 | 0.5 | 6.9 | 12.1 | 0.6 | 11.5 | 1.6x |
| EQT Infrastructure V | $Auq-20$ | 12.8 | 15.7 | 12.4 | 0.0 | 12.4 | 16.6 | 0.0 | 16.6 | 1.3x |
| EQT Infrastructure VI | $Dec-22$ | 13.7 | 13.7 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 1.0x |
| Other Real Assets | 23.2 | 21.0 | 30.6 | |||||||
| Total | 129.6 | 108.4 | 184.4 | |||||||
| Note: Invested capital and value of investments reflect only closed transactions as per the reporting date. |
| Gross MOIC | Gross MOIC | Gross MOIC | Gross MOIC | Gross MOIC | Expected Gross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2022 | 31 Mar 2023 | 30 Jun 2023 | 30 Sep 2023 | 31 Dec 2023 | MOIC 31 Dec 2023 | |
| Private Capital | ||||||
| EQT VII | 2.6x | 2.7x | 2.7x | 2.6x | 2.6x | Above plan |
| EQT VIII | 2.3x | 2.3x | 2.2x | 2.3x | 2.2x | Above plan |
| BPEA VII | 2.0x | 2.0x | 2.0x | 2.0x | 2.0x | Above plan |
| EQT IX | 1.3x | 1.4x | 1.4x | 1.4x | 1.3x | On plan |
| BPEA VIII | 1.2x | 1.3x | 1.3x | 1.4x | 1.3x | On plan |
| EQT X | 1.0x | 1.0x | 1.1x | 1.1x | 1.1x | On plan |
| Real Assets | ||||||
| EQT Infrastructure III | 2.7x | 2.7x | 2.7x | 2.7x | 2.7x | Above plan |
| EQT Infrastructure IV | 1.5x | 1.5x | 1.6x | 1.6x | 1.6x | On plan |
| EQT Infrastructure V | 1.2x | 1.2x | 1.3x | 1.3x | 1.3x | On plan |
| EQT Infrastructure VI | 1.0x | 1.0x | 1.0x | 1.0x | 1.0x | On plan |
| Note: Data for current Gross MOIC reflect only closed investments and realizations. For Private Equity funds (part of segment | ||||||
| Private Capital), "On Plan" refers to expected Gross MOIC between 2.0-2.5x. For Infrastructure funds (part of segment Real |
Comments on Jan-Dec 2023 (Jan-Dec 2022)
EQT Ventures, EQT Life Sciences, EQT Healthcare Growth, EQT Growth, EQT Private Equity, EQT Private Capital Asia, EQT Future and EQT Public Value
EQT Value-Add Infrastructure, EQT Active Core Infrastructure and EQT Exeter
EQT AB Group Management, Client Relations and Capital Raising, Fund Operations, EQT Digital and other Specialist teams such as HR and Group Finance
| Key metrics |
|---|
| EURbn | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investments by the EQT funds | 4.7 | 3.4 | 8.9 | 6.4 |
| Gross fund exits | 1.8 | 2.9 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Adjusted revenue (EURm) | 668 | 473 | 1,256 | 747 |
| Gross segment result (EURm) | 526 | 348 | 959 | 529 |
| Margin (%) | 79% | 73% | 76% | 71% |
| FAUM (end of period) | 72 | 68 | 72 | 68 |
| Average FAUM | 72 | 52 | 71 | 45 |
| $FTE+$ (# of, end of period) | 487 | 482 | 487 | 482 |
| EURbn | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investments by the EQT funds | 4.1 | 3.2 | 10.5 | 5.9 |
| Gross fund exits | 0.3 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 5.3 |
| Adjusted revenue (EURm) | 421 | 328 | 837 | 779 |
| Gross segment result (EURm) | 308 | 214 | 610 | 572 |
| Margin (%) | 73% | 65% | 73% | 73% |
| FAUM (end of period) | 57 | 44 | 57 | 44 |
| Average FAUM | 56 | 42 | 52 | 42 |
| FTE+ (# of, end of period) | 626 | 605 | 626 | 605 |
| EUR m | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross segment result / EBITDA | $-181$ | $-145$ | $-343$ | $-271$ |
| FTE (# of, end of period) | 678 | 600 | 678 | 600 |
| FTE+ $(H \circ f, \text{end of period})$ | 726 | 703 | 726 | 703 |
| 2023 EURm |
Total adjusted |
Adjust- ment items |
IFRS reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management fee | 1.966 | 1,966 | |
| Carried interest and investment income | 165 | $-46$ | 118 |
| Total revenue | 2,131 | $-46$ | 2,084 |
| Personnel expenses | $-659$ | $-47$ | $-705$ |
| Acquisition related personnel expenses | $-436$ | $-436$ | |
| Other operating expenses | $-246$ | $-4$ | $-250$ |
| Total operating expenses | $-904$ | $-487$ | $-1,391$ |
| EBITDA | 1,226 | $-533$ | 693 |
| Margin, % | 58% | 33% | |
| Depreciation and amortization | $-54$ | $-54$ | |
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | $-364$ | $-364$ | |
| EBIT | 1,172 | $-897$ | 275 |
| Net financial income and expenses | $-35$ | $-35$ | |
| EBT | 1,137 | $-897$ | 239 |
| Income taxes | $-117$ | 17 | $-100$ |
| Net income for the period from continuing operations | 1,019 | $-880$ | 139 |
| Net income for the period from discontinued operations | $-9$ | $-9$ | |
| Net income | 1,019 | $-890$ | 130 |
| 2022 EURm |
Total adjusted |
. ment items |
IFRS reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management fee | 1.328 | 1.328 | |
| Carried interest and investment income | 208 | $-39$ | 169 |
| Total revenue | 1,536 | $-39$ | 1,497 |
| Personnel expenses | $-492$ | $-10$ | $-50$ |
| Acquisition related personnel expenses | $-201$ | $-20$ | |
| Other operating expenses | $-215$ | $-73$ | $-289$ |
| Total operating expenses | $-707$ | $-284$ | -99 |
| EBITDA | 829 | $-323$ | 506 |
| Margin, % | 54% | 34% | |
| Depreciation and amortization | $-44$ | $-44$ | |
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | $-154$ | $-154$ | |
| EBIT | 786 | $-477$ | 309 |
| Net financial income and expenses | $-46$ | $-46$ | |
| EBT | 740 | $-477$ | 263 |
| Income taxes | $-86$ | $-1$ | $-87$ |
| Net income for the period from continuing operations | 654 | $-478$ | 176 |
| Net income for the period from discontinued operations | $\circ$ | C | |
| Net income | 654 | $-478$ | 176 |
Comments relate to the period Jan-Dec 2023 (Jan-Dec 2022)
Revenues for the period increased to EUR 2,084m (EUR 1,497m). Carried interest and investment income amounted to EUR 118m in 2023 compared to EUR 169m in 2022. Adjusted revenues of EUR 2,131m (EUR 1,536m) are adjusted by removing the fair value adjustment of acquired contractual rights to carried interest, see Note 1. Impact on adjusted revenues from foreign exchange rate differences (using fixed foreign exchange rates), amounted to negative EUR 28m.
Total operating expenses during the period amounted to EUR 1,391m (EUR 991m), and is mainly driven by the build-out of the organization as well as personnel expenses as a result of performed acquisitions, see Note 7.
EBITDA increased to EUR 693m (EUR 506m) corresponding to a margin of 33% (34%). Adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR1,226m (EUR 829m) corresponding to a margin of 58% (54%). Impact on adjusted EBITDA from foreign exchange rate differences (using fixed foreign exchange rates), amounted to less than EUR 1m.
Depreciation and amortization amounted to EUR 54m (EUR 44m), primarily related to facility lease agreements. Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets amounted to EUR 364m (EUR 154m) and relates to amortization of identified surplus values, see Note 7.
Net financial income and expenses amounted to EUR-35m (EUR-46m). This is primarily comprised of interest expenses of EUR -42m (EUR -34m) relating to the sustainability-linked bonds issued by EQT AB in April 2022 and May 2021 as well as currency translation differences.
Income tax amounted to EUR-100m (EUR-87m).
Net income for the period from continuing operations decreased to EUR 139m (EUR 176m). Adjustment items affecting net income from continuing operations, including tax effects, amounted to EUR 880m (EUR 478m). Adjusted net income for the period from continuing operations amounted to EUR 1,019m (EUR 654m).
Earnings per share for continued operations before and after dilution amounted to EUR 0.117 (EUR 0.171) and EUR 0.117 (EUR 0.171), respectively. Adjusted earnings per share for continued operations before and after dilution amounted to EUR 0.860 (EUR 0.634) and EUR 0.859 (EUR 0.634), respectively.
Adjustment items affecting EBITDA in 2023 amounted to EUR 533m and relates to an adjustment of revenues for fair value step-up on acquired contractual right to carried interest, see Note 1, and an adjustment of the part of the considerations subject to lock-up, integration costs as a result of performed acquisitions and the non-cash portion of equity incentive program cost. The part of the considerations subject to lock-up is treated as a personnel expense from an accounting perspective and recorded in the income statement over the lock-up period, see Note 7. Adjustment items affecting EBITDA in 2022 amounted to EUR 323m and related to an adjustment of revenues for fair value step-up on acquired contractual right to carried interest, see Note 1, and an adjustment of the part of the considerations paid subject to lock-up as well as transaction and integration costs as a result of performed acquisitions. The part of the consideration subject to lock-up is treated as a personnel expense from an accounting perspective and recorded in the income statement over the lock-up period, see Note 7.
Comments relate to 31 December 2023 (31 December 2022)
Goodwill and Other intangible assets amounted to EUR 5,280m (EUR 5,797m). The decrease of EUR 517m is mainly driven by amortization and exchange rate differences.
Property, plant and equipment amounted to EUR 171m (EUR 171m).
Financial investments increased by EUR 62m to EUR 731m (EUR 668m) primarily driven by increased investments from EQT AB Group into EQT funds.
Current assets amounted to EUR 2,899m (EUR 2,801m). The increase is mainly driven by an increase in cash and cash equivalents.
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period amounted to EUR 1,114m (EUR 645m). Net debt amounted to EUR 886m (EUR 1,355m in net debt).
Equity decreased to EUR 6,004m (EUR 6,399m). The decrease is mainly explained by the, in 2023, decided dividend (paid during $2023$ ).
Non-current liabilities amounted to EUR 2,473m (EUR 2,523m).
Current liabilities amounted to EUR 732m (EUR 681m).
The parent company's profit before tax amounted to SEK 5,211m (SEK 2,742m). The increase is mainly explained by a timing effect of dividends from subsidiaries.
EQT Infrastructure VI, which has a target fund size of EUR 20.0bn, was activated in December 2022. To date (18 Jan), the fund has secured commitments of close to EUR 14.5bn. Fundraising is set to continue well into 2024, and the fund is expected to meet its target fund size.
Fundraising continued for EQT X. The fund has reached its target fund size of EUR 20bn and is expected to close at its hard cap during the first quarter of 2024.
EQT Exeter Industrial Value Fund VI held its final close at USD 4.9bn of fee-generating commitments, exceeding its target size of USD 4.0bn.
EQT's Annual Shareholders' Meeting on 30 May 2023 resolved to adopt two new incentive programs, the EQT Share Program and the EQT Option Program. The new EQT Share Program and the EQT Option Program replace the old EQT Share Program adopted by the Annual Shareholders' Meeting in 2019. The objective of the programs is to align employees' performance to the interest of the shareholders, based on performance metrics tailored to EQT AB's strategic goals on an annual basis. See note $6.$
EQT completed a repurchase of 1.8m shares, with the objective of over time offsetting the dilution impact from EQT's Incentive Programs
In the fourth quarter, EQT increased the number of ordinary shares held in treasury with 59.3 million ordinary shares through a share issuance. The new shares are expected to be delivered to participants in EQT's Share and Option Programs, depending on the outcomes of the long-term programs. EQT currently holds 61,106,376 ordinary shares in treasury, which are not entitled to dividends or votes at shareholders' meetings. Excluding shares
held in treasury by EQT, there are 1,184,823,591 outstanding shares in EQT.
EQT launched its first semi-liquid fund, EQT Nexus, providing access for individuals to a diversified portfolio of EQT's funds. EQT AB has in recent years made balance sheet investments which have now been transferred to EQT Nexus to seed the fund. which starts off with NAV of approximately EUR 350m and previously made fund commitments of approximately EUR 700m.
In December 2022, the EU member states agreed to implement the OECD model rules for a global minimum tax framework (Pillar Two) for financial years commencing on or after 31 December 2023. The EQT AB Group is in scope of the Pillar Two Rules, setting forth a minimum tax of 15 percent on income arising in each jurisdiction where the group operates.
EQT has assessed the expected impact of Pillar Two income taxes for 2024 and onwards. EQT estimates the Adjusted effective tax rate (ETR) measured on Adjusted earnings before tax (EBT) excluding carried interest and investment income to range between 18 to 20 percent, of which Pillar Two income taxes are estimated to account for 2 to 4 percentage points. The estimates may however be affected by a range of factors affecting both the underlying Adjusted ETR and the Pillar Two income taxes, including legislative developments and local implementation.
The Swedish Tax Agency is reviewing the Swedish taxation of certain current and former EQT employees with respect to carried interest, and in particular whether carried interest should be taxed as employment income. EQT understands that the review covers carried interest related to certain FQT funds and specific years. EQT and the relevant individuals have filed taxes based on existing case law in the area. The final conclusion of the review is expected to take several years.
EQT introduced the new Healthcare Growth Strategy, a dedicated healthcare buyout strategy, with the acquisition of life sciences tools company Mabtech.
No significant related party transactions have occurred during the period.
There have been no significant changes in pledged assets and contingent liabilities compared to the latest annual report.
The EQT AB Group is exposed to a number of business, strategic. legal, tax, operational and financial risks. The financial risks are related to factors such as credit, liquidity, interest, revaluation and foreign exchange risks, which could lead to financial losses if not managed properly. Financial risks are reported to the CFO on a regular basis to ensure they remain in line with the EQT AB Group's risk profile.
| EQT AB | Financial calendar | Contacts | |||
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| EQT AB (publ), corp. id 556849-4180, is a company domiciled in Sweden. The visiting address of the Company's office is Regeringsgatan 25, 111 53 Stockholm, Sweden. The registered |
" Capital Markets Day, Stockholm |
6 March 2024 | Kim Henriksson CFO |
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| postal address is Box 16409, 103 27 Stockholm, Sweden. The interim consolidated financial statements for 12 month period ended on 31 December 2023 and 2022 comprise EQT AB and its |
Annual & Sustainability Report 2023 |
18 March 2024 | +46 8 506 55 300 [email protected] |
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| direct or indirect subsidiaries, together referred to as the "EQT AB Group". |
Quarterly announcement January-March 2024 |
18 April 2024 | Olof Svensson Head of Shareholder Relations |
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| Accounting policies These interim consolidated financial statements have been |
Annual shareholders' meeting 2024, Stockholm |
27 May 2024 | +46 72 989 09 15 [email protected] |
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| prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable additional provisions of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. |
Half-year report January-June 2024 |
18 July 2024 | Richard Buch | ||
| The interim report for the parent company has been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act chapter 9. |
" Quarterly announcement July-September 2024 |
17 October 2024 | Managing Director, Communications +46 72 989 09 11 [email protected] |
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| The accounting policies applied in these consolidated interim financial statements and the interim separate financial statements for the parent EQT AB are the same as those applied in the Annual Report 2022. The effect of issued standards and interpretations issued by the IASB or the IFRS Interpretations Committee not yet effective is not |
This is information that EQT AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons, at 07:00 CET on 18 January 2024. |
Auditors Review This year-end report has not been reviewed by EQT's quditors. |
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| expected to have any material effect on the Group. | Proposed dividends | Signature | |||
| Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this report may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures. |
The Board proposes a dividend to the shareholders of SEK 3.60 per share for the fiscal year 2023. The dividend is proposed to be |
Stockholm, 18 January 2024 | |||
| EQT AB's Financial Reports are published in English and Swedish. | paid out in two installments, SEK 1.80 with record date in May 2024 and SEK 1.80 with record date in December 2024. |
Christian Sinding | |||
| In the case of inconsistencies in the translation, the Swedish original version shall prevail. |
CEO | ||||
| internal reporting please refer to Note 1 and section "Alternative performance measures (APM)". | |||||
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| EURm | Note | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Management fees | 1,036 | 759 | 1,966 | 1,328 | |
| Carried interest and investment income | 3.4 | 42 | 6 | 118 | 169 |
| Total revenue | $\mathbf{1}$ | 1,078 | 765 | 2,084 | 1,497 |
| Personnel expenses | $-365$ | $-281$ | $-705$ | $-501$ | |
| Acquisition related personnel expenses | $-196$ | $-141$ | $-436$ | $-201$ | |
| Other operating expenses | 5 | $-120$ | $-168$ | $-250$ | $-289$ |
| Total operating expenses | $-681$ | $-590$ | $-1,391$ | $-991$ | |
| Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) | 397 | 174 | 693 | 506 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | $-28$ | $-24$ | $-54$ | $-44$ | |
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | 1 | $-184$ | $-108$ | $-364$ | $-154$ |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 185 | 42 | 275 | 309 | |
| Net financial income and expenses | $-18$ | $-42$ | $-35$ | $-46$ | |
| Profit before income tax (EBT) | 167 | 0 | 239 | 263 | |
| Income taxes | $-39$ | $-58$ | $-100$ | $-87$ | |
| Net income for the period from continuing operations | 128 | $-58$ | 139 | 176 | |
| Net income for the period from discontinued operations | -9 | $-9$ | $\Omega$ | ||
| Net income | 118 | $-58$ | 130 | 176 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Owners of the parent company | 118 | $-58$ | 130 | 176 | |
| Non-controlling interests | |||||
| Earnings per share, EUR | |||||
| before dilution | 0.100 | $-0.054$ | 0.110 | 0.171 | |
| - of which continued operations | 0.108 | $-0.054$ | 0.117 | 0.171 | |
| after dilution | 0.100 | $-0.054$ | 0.109 | 0.171 | |
| - of which continued operations | 0.108 | $-0.054$ | 0.117 | 0.171 | |
| Average number of shares | |||||
| before dilution | 1,185,133,096 | 1,071,198,573 1,185,754,323 1,031,955,891 | |||
| after dilution | 1185 813 079 1 071 837 164 1186 434 306 1 032 594 481 |
| EURm | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | 118 | $-58$ | 130 | 176 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to income statement | ||||
| Foreign operations - foreign currency translation differences net of tax | $-86$ | $-416$ | $-230$ | $-273$ |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | $-86$ | $-416$ | $-230$ | $-273$ |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 32 | $-474$ | $-100$ | $-97$ |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Owners of the parent company | 32 | $-474$ | $-100$ | $-97$ |
| Non-controlling interests | ||||
| 32 | $-474$ | $-100$ | $-97$ |
| EURm | Note | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 2,133 | 2,172 | |
| Other intangible assets | 3,148 | 3,625 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 171 | 171 | |
| Financial investments | 4 | 731 | 668 |
| Other financial assets | 17 | 40 | |
| Other non-current assets | 18 | 15 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 92 | 110 | |
| Total non-current assets | 6,309 | 6,802 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Current tax assets | 30 | 29 | |
| Accounts receivable and other current assets | 344 | 350 | |
| Accrued but yet not paid carried interest | 3 | 896 | 915 |
| Acquisition related prepaid personnel expenses | 345 | 791 | |
| Other prepaid expenses and accrued income | 170 | 70 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1.114 | 645 | |
| Total current assets | 2,899 | 2,801 | |
| Total assets | 9,208 | 9,603 |
| EURm | Note | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Share capital | 12 | 11 | |
| Other paid in capital | 5,593 | 5,593 | |
| Reserves | $-450$ | $-220$ | |
| Retained earnings including net income | 848 | 1,015 | |
| Total equity attributable to owners of the parent company | 6,004 | 6,399 | |
| Non-controlling interest | |||
| Total equity | 6,004 | 6,399 | |
| Liabilities | |||
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 2,021 | 2,017 | |
| Lease liabilities | 91 | 100 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 361 | 405 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 2,473 | 2,523 | |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Lease liabilities | 34 | 31 | |
| Current tax liabilities | 51 | 40 | |
| Accounts payable | 12 | 16 | |
| Other liabilities | 114 | 95 | |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 521 | 499 | |
| Total current liabilities | 732 | 681 | |
| Total liabilities | 3,205 | 3,204 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 9,208 | 9,603 |
| Attributable to owners of the parent comp. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | Share capital |
Other paid in capital |
Transla- tion reserve |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
controll- ing interest |
Total equity |
| Opening balance at 1 January 2023 | 11 | 5,593 | $-220$ | 1,015 | 6,399 | 6,399 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | |||||||
| Net income | 130 | 130 | 13 0 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | $-230$ | $-230$ | $-230$ | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | $-230$ | 130 | $-100$ | $-100$ | |||
| Transactions with owners of the parent company | |||||||
| Dividends | $-298$ | $-298$ | $-298$ | ||||
| Share issue | |||||||
| Cancelling of C shares | $-0$ | $\circ$ | ۰ | ||||
| Bonus issue | $\Omega$ | $-0$ | ۰ | ||||
| Equity incentive programs | 41 | 41 | 4 | ||||
| Purchase of own shares and/or participations | $-38$ | $-38$ | $-38$ | ||||
| Total transactions with owners of the parent company | $-296$ | $-295$ | $-295$ | ||||
| Closing balance at 31 December 2023 | 12 | 5,593 | $-450$ | 848 | 6.004 | 6,004 |
| Attributable to owners of the parent comp. | Non- | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURm | Share capital |
Other paid in capital |
Transla- tion reserve |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
controll- ing. interest |
Total equity |
| Opening balance at 1 January 2022 | 9 | 1,764 | 53 | 1,117 | 2,943 | 2,943 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | |||||||
| Net income | 176 | 176 | 176 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | $-273$ | $-273$ | $-273$ | ||||
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | $-273$ | 176 | $-97$ | $-97$ | ||
| Transactions with owners of the parent company | |||||||
| Dividends | $-291$ | $-291$ | $-291$ | ||||
| Share issue | $\overline{2}$ | 3,829 | 3,831 | 3,831 | |||
| Transaction cost (net of tax) | $-0$ | $-0$ | $-0$ | ||||
| Equity incentive programs | 13 | 13 | 13 | ||||
| Total transactions with owners of the parent company | $\overline{2}$ | 3,829 | $-278$ | 3,553 | ۰ | 3,553 | |
| Closing balance at 31 December 2022 | 11 | 5,593 | $-220$ | 1,015 | 6,399 | 6,399 |
| EURm | Note | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| Operating profit (EBIT), continuing operations | 275 | 309 | |
| Adjustments: | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 418 | 197 | |
| Changes in fair value | $\overline{4}$ | $-23$ | $-6$ |
| Foreign currency exchange differences | $-15$ | $-14$ | |
| Other non-cash adjustments | 480 | 213 | |
| Recorded, yet not paid carried interest | 3 | $-96$ | $-163$ |
| Paid carried interest | 3 | 115 | 190 |
| Increase (-) /decrease (+) in accounts receivable and other receivables | $-122$ | $-97$ | |
| Increase (+) / decrease (-) in accounts payable and other payables | 18 | 18 | |
| Income taxes paid | $-105$ | $-99$ | |
| Net cash from operating activities | 945 | 549 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||
| Investment in intangible assets | $-1$ | $\circ$ | |
| Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | $-23$ | $-31$ | |
| Investment in financial investments | $\overline{4}$ | $-208$ | $-87$ |
| Proceeds from disposals of financial investments | $\overline{4}$ | 169 | 26 |
| Interest received | 24 | $\overline{7}$ | |
| Consideration paid net of acquired cash | $\overline{7}$ | $-1,456$ | |
| Final earn-out divestment Credit | 11 | ||
| Investment in non-current assets | $-11$ | $-7$ | |
| Net cash from $(+)$ / used in $(-)$ investing activities | $-39$ | $-1,548$ | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Dividends paid | $-298$ | $-291$ | |
| Repayment of borrowings | $-24$ | ||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 1,483 | ||
| Payment of lease liabilities | $-32$ | $-14$ | |
| Interest paid | $-48$ | $-9$ | |
| Share issue | $\overline{0}$ | ||
| Purchase of own shares and/or participations | $-38$ | ||
| Net cash from $(+)$ / used in $(-)$ financing activities | $-415$ | 1,145 | |
| Net increase (+) / decrease (-) in cash and cash equivalents | 491 | 147 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 645 | 588 | |
| Foreign currency translation difference | $-22$ | $-90$ | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 1,114 | 645 |
| SEKm | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 815 | 832 | 2,092 | 1,679 |
| Other operating income | 0 | 21 | 0 | 24 |
| Total revenue | 815 | 853 | 2,092 | 1,703 |
| Personnel expenses | $-288$ | $-249$ | $-586$ | $-506$ |
| Other external expenses | $-701$ | $-869$ | $-1,193$ | $-1,296$ |
| Other operating expenses | 3 | $-7$ | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | $-6$ | $-4$ | $-12$ | $-9$ |
| Operating profit/loss | $-176$ | $-270$ | 295 | $-108$ |
| Profit/loss from shares in subsidiaries | 2,191 | 951 | 5,098 | 4,022 |
| Interest income and similar profit/loss items | 176 | 222 | 320 | 351 |
| Interest expense and similar profit/loss items | 781 | $-1,943$ | $-760$ | $-2,676$ |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 2,972 | $-1,040$ | 4,953 | 1,588 |
| Group contribution | 258 | 1,154 | 258 | 1,154 |
| Profit/loss before tax | 3,230 | 114 | 5,211 | 2,742 |
| Income taxes | 115 | $-89$ | 115 | O |
| Net income | 3,346 | 23 | 5,327 | 2.742 |
| SEKm | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | ||
| Leasehold improvements | 52 | 54 |
| Equipment | 3 | 5 |
| Total property, plant and equipment | 56 | 59 |
| Financial assets | ||
| Participation in subsidiaries | 89,921 | 83,038 |
| Long-term loans, subsidiaries | 5,970 | 6,181 |
| Other securities held as non-current assets | 14 | 14 |
| Deferred tax assets | 116 | |
| Other long-term receivables | 5 | 5 |
| Total financial assets | 96,026 | 89,237 |
| Total non-current assets | 96,082 | 89,296 |
| Current assets | ||
| Current receivables | ||
| Accounts receivable | 7 | 23 |
| Receivables from subsidiaries | 1.788 | 6,910 |
| Current tax assets | 59 | 58 |
| Other receivables | 256 | 393 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 147 | 106 |
| Total current receivables | 2,257 | 7,490 |
| Cash and bank | 215 | 84 |
| Total current assets | 2,472 | 7,574 |
| Total assets | 98,554 | 96,870 |
| SEKm | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Restricted equity | ||
| Share capital | 125 | 119 |
| Total restricted equity | 125 | 119 |
| Non-restricted equity | ||
| Share premium reserve | 60,051 | 60,488 |
| Profit or loss brought forward | $-1,902$ | $-1,556$ |
| Net income | 5,327 | 2,742 |
| Total non-restricted equity | 63,476 | 61,674 |
| Total equity | 63,602 | 61,793 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 22,424 | 22,451 |
| Long-term loans, subsidiaries | 10.683 | 11,059 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 33,107 | 33,510 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable | 50 | 30 |
| Liabilities to subsidiaries | 1,178 | 761 |
| Other liabilities | 171 | 252 |
| Accrued expenses and deferred income | 447 | 524 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,846 | 1,567 |
| Total liabilities | 34,953 | 35,077 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 98,554 | 96,870 |
The CEO of EQT AB Group has been identified as the chief operating decision maker. EQT AB Group is divided into operating segments based on how the CEO reviews and evaluates the operation. The operating segments correspond to the internal reporting used to assess performance and to allocate resources.
EQT's operations are divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. The operations of both business segments consist of providing investment management services in the private investment markets. The investment management services comprise i.a. structuring and investment advice, investment management and monitoring as well as reporting and subject to lock-up is treated as a personnel expense from an administrative services.
The business segment Private Capital consists of the strategies EQT Ventures, EQT Life Sciences, EQT Healthcare Growth, EQT Growth, EQT Private Equity, EQT Private Capital Asia, EQT Future and EQT Public Value. The business segment Real Assets consists of the strategies EQT Value-Add Infrastructure, EQT Active Core Infrastructure and EQT Exeter.
The CEO assesses the operating segments based on the line items presented below, primarily on revenue and Gross segment results. Segment revenues have been adjusted by removing the fair value adjustment of acquired contractual rights to carried interest. Accordingly, the acquired contractual right to carried interest reflects the sellers carrying amount adjusted to EQT AB Group's accounting policies, i.e., the accrued income excluding the fair value uplift made at the acquisition date in the consolidated accounts of EQT AB Group. The difference between the carrying amount and fair value of accrued carried interest is primarily due to the constraint requirements of IFRS 15 of variable performance-based income reflected through the application of the Group's prudent revenue recognition model for carried interest. Expenses directly incurred by each respective business
segment are included in the Gross segment result, whereas items reported under Central have not been allocated to any business segment. Central consists of EQT AB Group Management, Client Relations and Capital Raising, Fund Operations, EQT Digital and other specialist teams such as HR and Group Finance.
Reconciliations consist of revenue adjustments (see above) as well as items affecting comparability. Items affecting comparability in 2022 relate to an adjustment of the part of the considerations subject to lock-up and transaction and integration costs as well as amortization of identified surplus values in relation to performed acquisitions. The part of the considerations
accounting perspective and recorded in the income statement over the lock-up period, see Note 7.
Items affecting comparability in 2023 relate to an adjustment of the part of the considerations subject to lock-up, integration cost as well as amortization of identified surplus values in relation to performed acquisitions and the non-cash portion of equity incentive program cost. The part of the considerations subject to lock-up is treated as a personnel expense from an accounting perspective and recorded in the income statement over the lockup period, see Note 7.
| H 2 2023 EURm |
Private Capital |
Real Assets |
Central | Total adj- usted |
Items $\alpha$ ff- ecting comp. |
$Rev-$ enue adjust- ment |
IFRS re- ported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 668 | 421 | 24 | 1,112 | $-34$ | 1,078 | |
| Personnel expenses | $-340$ | $-25$ | $-365$ | ||||
| Acquisition related personnel expenses | $-196$ | $-196$ | |||||
| Other operating expenses | $-120$ | 0 | $-120$ | ||||
| Total operating expenses | $-142$ | $-112$ | $-205$ | $-459$ | $-222$ | ۰ | $-681$ |
| Gross segment result 1) / EBITDA 2) | 526 | 308 | $-181$ | 653 | $-222$ | $-34$ | 397 |
| Margin, % | 79% | 73% | 59% | 37% | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | $-28$ | $-28$ | |||||
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | 0 | $-184$ | $-184$ | ||||
| EBIT | 624 | $-405$ | $-34$ | 185 | |||
| Net financial income and expenses | $-18$ | $-18$ | |||||
| Income taxes | $-55$ | 16 | $-39$ | ||||
| Net income for the period from continuing operations | 551 | $-389$ | $-34$ | 128 | |||
| Net income for the period from discontinued operations | 0 | $-9$ | $-9$ | ||||
| Net income | 551 | $-399$ | $-34$ | 118 | |||
| 1) Gross segment result relates to the segments Private Capital and Real Assets. 2) EBITDA relates to Central. Total adjusted and IFRS reported. |
| H 2 2022 EURm |
Private Capital |
Real Assets |
Central | Total adj- usted |
Items $\alpha$ ff- ecting comp. |
$Rev-$ enue adjust- ment |
IFRS re- ported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 473 | 328 | 3 | 804 | $-39$ | 765 | |
| Personnel expenses | $-271$ | $-10$ | $-281$ | ||||
| Acquisition related personnel expenses | $-141$ | $-141$ | |||||
| Other operating expenses | $-116$ | $-51$ | $-168$ | ||||
| Total operating expenses | $-126$ | $-114$ | $-147$ | $-387$ | $-203$ | ۰ | $-590$ |
| Gross segment result 1) / EBITDA 2) | 348 | 214 | $-145$ | 416 | $-203$ | $-39$ | 174 |
| Margin, % | 73% | 65% | 52% | 23% | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | $-24$ | $-24$ | |||||
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | $-108$ | $-108$ | |||||
| EBIT | 393 | $-311$ | $-39$ | 42 | |||
| Net financial income and expenses | $-42$ | $-42$ | |||||
| Income taxes | $-60$ | $-58$ | |||||
| Net income for the period from continuing operations | 291 | $-310$ | $-39$ | $-58$ | |||
| Net income for the period from discontinued operations | |||||||
| Net income | 291 | $-310$ | $-39$ | $-58$ | |||
| 1) Gross segment result relates to the segments Private Capital and Real Assets. 2) EBITDA relates to Central, Total adjusted and IFRS reported. |
| 2023 EURm |
Private Capital |
Real Assets |
Central | Total adj- usted |
Items $\alpha$ ff- ecting comp. |
$Rev-$ enue adjust- ment |
IFRS re- ported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 1,256 | 837 | 38 | 2,131 | $-46$ | 2,084 | |
| Personnel expenses | $-659$ | $-47$ | $-705$ | ||||
| Acquisition related personnel expenses | $-436$ | $-436$ | |||||
| Other operating expenses | $-246$ | $-4$ | $-250$ | ||||
| Total operating expenses | $-297$ | $-226$ | $-381$ | $-904$ | $-487$ | ÷ | $-1,391$ |
| Gross segment result 1) / EBITDA 2) | 959 | 610 | $-343$ | 1,226 | $-487$ | $-46$ | 693 |
| Margin, % | 76% | 73% | 58% | 33% | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | $-54$ | $-54$ | |||||
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | $-364$ | $-364$ | |||||
| EBIT | 1,172 | $-851$ | $-46$ | 275 | |||
| Net financial income and expenses | $-35$ | $-35$ | |||||
| Income taxes | $-117$ | 17 | $-100$ | ||||
| Net income for the period from continuing operations | 1,019 | $-834$ | $-46$ | 139 | |||
| Net income for the period from discontinued operations | $-9$ | $-9$ | |||||
| Net income | 1,019 | $-843$ | $-46$ | 130 | |||
| 1) Gross segment result relates to the segments Private Capital and Real Assets. |
2) EBITDA relates to Central, Total adjusted and IFRS reported.
| 2022 EURm |
Private Capital |
Real Assets |
Central | Total adj- usted |
Items $\alpha$ ff- ecting comp. |
$Rev-$ enue adjust- ment |
IFRS re- ported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenues | 747 | 779 | 10 | 1,536 | $-39$ | 1,497 | |
| Personnel expenses | $-492$ | $-10$ | $-501$ | ||||
| Acquisition related personnel expenses | $-201$ | $-201$ | |||||
| Other operating expenses | $-215$ | $-73$ | $-289$ | ||||
| Total operating expenses | $-218$ | $-207$ | $-281$ | $-707$ | $-284$ | ÷ | $-991$ |
| Gross segment result 1) / EBITDA 2) | 529 | 572 | $-271$ | 829 | $-284$ | $-39$ | 506 |
| Margin, % | 71% | 73% | 54% | 34% | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | $-44$ | $-44$ | |||||
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | $-154$ | $-154$ | |||||
| EBIT | 786 | $-438$ | $-39$ | 309 | |||
| Net financial income and expenses | $-46$ | $-46$ | |||||
| Income taxes | $-86$ | $-1$ | $-87$ | ||||
| Net income for the period from continuing operations | 654 | $-439$ | $-39$ | 176 | |||
| Net income for the period from discontinued operations | $\circ$ | Ω | |||||
| Net income | 654 | $-439$ | $-39$ | 176 |
Geographical areas
EQT AB Group's business of providing fund management services cannot reliably and fairly be reviewed by geographical areas. EQT AB Group's fund investors may often be located in multiple jurisdictions and the funds through which the fund investors invest are located in a few centers where fund management services are provided, principally Luxembourg.
EQT has commitments of future cash outflows based on signed agreements relating to committed amounts regarding financial investments. At 31 December 2023, the EQT AB Group had remaining commitments to invest in multiple EQT funds and fund related vehicles of a total amount of EUR 528m (EUR 1,057m). The commitments are called over time, normally between one to five years following the commitment.
Carried interest is a share of profits that the EQT AB Group receives through its holdings in the Special Limited Partners as variable consideration fully dependent on the performance of the relevant fund. Carried interest is either payable at the end of the life of the fund or paid as installments at the time of realization within each fund, or a combination thereof.
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract | Contract | Contract | Contract | |
| URm | assets | liabilities | assets | liabilities |
| Dpening balance | 915 | 473 | ||
| evenue recognized during the period | 96 | 163 | ||
| ealization of carried interest (cash) | $-115$ | $-190$ | ||
| Acquisition of entitlement | 513 | |||
| ranslation differences - | 0 | $-43$ | ||
| Closing balance | 896 | 915 |
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. EQT AB Group measures fair values using the following fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements:
EQT AB Group measures investments in investment programs at fair value in the balance sheet. The fair value for these investments at 31 December 2023 was EUR 731m (EUR 668m) and is calculated using inputs that are not based on observable market data and are therefore classified as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. There has not been any transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy during the periods presented.
The table below shows a reconciliation of level 3 fair values for financial investments.
| EURm | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 668 | 478 |
| Net change in fair value | 23 | 6 |
| Acquisitions | 124 | |
| Investments | 208 | 87 |
| Divestments | $-169$ | $-26$ |
| Balance end of period | 731 | 668 |
Net change in fair value is included in "Carried interest and investment income" in the income statement.
Part of the purchase price in relation to the sale of business segment Credit was variable and dependent on the size of future funds. Depending on the size of the future funds the variable compensation (earn-out) can range between EUR 0 and EUR 50m. EQT AB Group measures the earn-out to fair value in the balance sheet. During 2023 the earn-out has been settled resulting in a payment of EUR 11m.
From an EQT AB Group perspective, financial investments are normally measured at fair value applying the adjusted net asset values of the investment programs. A reasonable possible change of 10% in the adjusted net asset value would affect the fair value of the investments at 31 December 2023 with EUR 73m (EUR 67m). The effect would be recognized in the income statement.
Although the EQT AB Group believes that its estimates of fair values are appropriate, the use of different methodologies and different unobservable inputs in the underlying investments of investment programs could lead to different measurements of fair value. Due to the number of unobservable input factors used in the valuation of the investment programs' direct investments and their broad range, in particular concerning the earnings multiples, a sensitivity analysis on these underlying unobservable input factors does not result in meaningful outcomes.
EQT AB has issued sustainability-linked bonds (classified as an interest-bearing liability in the balance sheet) with fixed coupon rates linked to ESG-related objectives. Fair value as of 31 December 2023 amounts to EUR 1,791m (carrying amount: EUR 2,000m). EQT AB Group's other financial instruments consist mainly of short-term receivables, accounts payable, deposits in commercial banks. The Group considers the carrying amounts of those financial instruments to be reasonable approximations of their fair values.
| EUR m | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External services and consultants 1) | -50 | $-94$ | $-107$ | $-166$ |
| IT expenses and Office expenses | $-28$ | $-25$ | -53 | -43 |
| Administrative expenses 1) | $-42$ | $-49$ | -89 | $-81$ |
| Other operating expenses | $-120$ | $-168$ | $-250$ | $-289$ |
1) In 2023 items affecting comparability of EUR 3m (External services and consultants) and EUR 0m (Administrative expenses) relates to integration cost as a result of performed acquisitions.
In 2022 items affecting comparability of EUR 61m (External services and consultants) and EUR 12m (Administrative expenses) relates to transaction and integration costs as a result of performed acquisitions.
The last grant of the EQT Share Program (established in 2019) was done in March of 2023. Each annual grant consisted of amounts to be converted to class C shares in EQT AB. All class C shares allotted are subject to a three-year holding period, with no vesting conditions, after which the class C shares are converted into ordinary shares. The class C shares carry the same economic rights as ordinary shares in the company and carry one-tenth $(0.1)$ vote each.
The EQT Share Program (established in 2023) consists of ordinary shares in EQT AB. The Program is divided into five separate annual grants, each subject to a one-year performance period and a three-year holding period. Depending on the achievement of certain performance targets during the performance year, an amount may be awarded which after the performance period is settled in the total number of outstanding shares in EQT AB that corresponds to the amount awarded. With certain limited exceptions, no vesting conditions apply during the three-year holding period. Based on the number of shares as of 31 December 2022, the maximum dilution for the EQT Share Program is one percent in total. EQT intends, over time, to repurchase shares to offset the dilution related to the EQT Share Program4.
The EQT Option Program (established in 2023) consists of options which upon exercise entitle the option holders to acquire ordinary shares in EQT AB. The Program is divided into five separate
annual grants, each subject to a one-year performance period and a three-year holding period. Depending on the achievement of certain performance targets during the performance year, an amount may be awarded which after the performance period is settled in the number of options that corresponds to the amount awarded. With certain limited exceptions, no vesting conditions apply during the three-year holding period. The option exercise period commences after the holding period. Based on the number of shares as of 31 December 2022, the maximum dilution for the EQT Option Program is four percent in total. EQT intends, over time, to repurchase shares to offset the dilution related to the EQT Option Program4.
| erformance period | Grant year | Shares granted | Dilution impact from shares granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 020 | 2021 | 348,106 | 0.04% |
| 021 | 2022 | 385,499 | 0.04% |
| 022 | 2023 | 496.056 | 0.05% |
| otal - | 1,229,661 | 0.13% |
| Performance period | Grant year | Shares to be aranted |
Dilution impact from shares to be aranted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2024 | 679.983 | 0.06% |
| Performance period | Grant year | Options to be aranted |
Max dilution - options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2024 | 3.825.939 | 0.24% |
Performance in relation to targets for Adjusted Revenue growth, Adjusted EBITDA margin and a sustainability assessment has resulted in a gross share grant level of EUR 34m, of which EUR 17m was cash cost.
The granting of options is based on participants' individual fulfilment of targets in the performance framework including (i) Building and developing cross-platform collaboration, (ii) Responsible and appropriate cost management, (iii) Growth from a business line focused management to firm wide leadership, (iv) Tangible contribution to the sustainability goals of the company, (v) Developing new business areas for EQT. Total grant level recognized in 2023 was EUR 25m of which none was cash cost.
The total non-cash cost for the incentive programs for 2023 amounts to EUR 42m, whereof EUR 23m related to H2 2023.
Assuming a share price corresponding to year end 2023 of SEK285, 679,983 shares2 and 3,825,9393 options would be granted, respectively, in 2024. As a result, the dilution impact from the Share program would be 0.06%. The option program will only be dilutive in case the EQT AB share price at exercise is above the share price at grant. The exercise price is capped at 4x $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ the share price at grant. Given the net strike mechanics, any gain above the share price at grant and up to the cap will be settled in shares. As such, dilution in relation to the option program is capped at 75% of the number of options granted, or 0.24%.
1) Shares granted and subject to holding period at year end stemming from grants 2021-2023 are C shares not yet converted to ordinary shares. Dilution metrics calculated based on share count at IPO (952, 983, 900). 2) Indicative figures assuming a share price corresponding to year end 2023 of SEK 285. To be granted in March 2024. Dilution metrics calculated based on share count as of 31 December 2022 (1, 186, 127, 535). 3) Indicative figures assuming a share price of SEK 285 (year end 2023) and a corresponding option value of SEK 72. To be granted in March 2024. Dilution metrics calculated based on share count as of 31 December 2022 (1, 1 4) EQT intends, over time, to repurchase shares to offset the dilution related to the EQT Share Program and EQT Option Program, During 2023 EQT has completed a repurchase of 1.8m shares.
As of 27 January 2022 EQT completed the acquisition of Bear Logi. Bear Logi, founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2009, was a valueadd logistics investment manager focused on acquisitions, development, construction and leasing, with extensive knowledge healthcare sector. of the lapanese and Korean logistics markets, with around 25 employees by the time of closing. To date, Bear Logi has invested LSP generated approximately EUR 37m in revenues and capital based on single asset funding, and will as part of EQT Exeter create a fund-setup within logistics properties similar to EQT Exeter's existing structure in the US and Europe.
Bear Logi generated approximately USD 1m in revenues during 2021. The transaction did not have a material impact on EQT AB's financial numbers and did not add any fee-generating assets under management to EQT AB at closing.
Total upfront consideration amounted to USD 8.7m with a right to potential earn-out payments if certain revenue and fundraising targets are met. The earn-out payments are conditioned to continued employment at the date of vesting why this from an accounting perspective will be recorded as personnel expenses over the vesting period of 3-6 years.
Total transaction costs amounted to EUR 1m whereof EUR 0m are included in other operating expenses during 2023.
As of 28 February 2022 EQT completed the acquisition of Life Sciences Partners (LSP), a leading European life sciences venture capital firm with, by the time of closing, approximately EUR 2.2bn of fee-generating assets under management (FAUM) and a team of 34 employees. LSP, headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, was a venture capital firm that invested in
innovative companies with strong scientific and clinical rationale across several life sciences strategies. It was founded in 1998 and was one of Europe's largest and most experienced life sciences investment firms. LSP strengthened EQT's position as one of the leading and most active private market investors in the
approximately EUR 24m in EBITDA (excluding carried interest) during 2021. EQT acquired 100 percent of the LSP management company and 20 percent of the right to carried interest in selected LSP funds. In addition, EQT AB are entitled to 35 percent of the carried interest of future funds, which is in line with existing EQT practice.
The total consideration was EUR 366m, comprising new EQT AB publicly traded shares EUR 228m (corresponding to 7,548,384 shares) and cash EUR 112m, a liability taken over of EUR 24m and potential earn-out of EUR 2m. Of the total consideration, EUR 74m in shares to management are subject to vesting conditions under a "Leaver put option clause", meaning that if the management person becomes a bad leaver, such as voluntary resignation or termination for cause, the person will need to return the unvested shares to EQT for nil consideration. The Leaver put option arrangement have from an accounting perspective been separated from the business combination. The consideration has initially been accounted for as a prepayment and will be recorded as employee expenses over the vesting period of 2-4 years. The purchase consideration for the business combination was EUR 292m. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions, including antitrust, regulatory and certain fund investor clearances.
The fair value of the shares is calculated with reference to the quoted price of the EQT AB shares at the date of acquisition, which was SEK 320.90 per share.
Total transaction costs (including M&A insurance) amounted to EUR 5m whereof EUR 0m are included in other operating expenses during 2023.
Total consideration
| Shares issued, at fair value | 228 |
|---|---|
| Cash consideration | 112 |
| iability taken over. | 24 |
| air value of cash based earn-out . | |
| Fotal consideration | 366 |
| Employment linked consideration (Shares issued, at fair value) | $-74$ |
| Purchase consideration for the business combination | 292 |
The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities as at the date of acquisition were: Fair value recognized on
| an carao coognimo a | D | |
|---|---|---|
| EURm | acquisition | |
| Investor contracts | 131 | TI |
| Investor relationships | 77 | O |
| Trademark and trade name | $\circ$ | fι |
| Right of use assets | 3 | eı |
| Tangible fixed assets | 0 | |
| Deferred tax asset | $\overline{O}$ | G |
| Receivables | ||
| Other current assets | $\overline{2}$ | TI |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3 | p |
| Interest bearing liabilities | $-5$ | a |
| Lease liabilities | $-3$ | e |
| Deferred tax liability - Intangibles | $-54$ | |
| Current liabilities | $-8$ | D |
| The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities | 148 | pı |
| Goodwill | 144 | C٥ fr |
| Purchase consideration for the business combination | 292 |
| Cash consideration (included in cash flows from investing activities) | |
|---|---|
| Deferred payment (included in cash flows from investing activities) | |
| Net cash acquired (included in cash flows from investing activities) | |
| Transaction costs of the acquisition (included in cash flows from | |
| operating activities) | |
| Net cash flow on acquisition |
The earn-out is conditional upon LSP's Dementia fund reaching a target level of capital raised. There is an additional earn-out which is included in the row Cash consideration, relating to LSP's LSP 7 fund capital raising, because the fund raising target had een met at the acquisition date.
he goodwill mainly comprises assembled work force, the pportunity to attract new investors and the platform to develop uture business opportunities and funds. Goodwill is allocated ntirely to the segment Private Capital.
he Group measured the acquired lease liabilities using the resent value of the remaining lease payments at the date of cquisition. The right-of-use assets were measured at an amount qual to the lease liabilities.
Juring 2022 LSP contributed EUR 41m of revenue and EUR 28m to profit before tax from continuing operations of the Group. If the ombination had taken place at the beginning of 2022, revenue rom continuing operations would have been EUR 1,506m and profit before tax from continuing operations for the Group would have been EUR 269m.
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As of 10 June 2022 EQT completed the acquisition of Redwood Capital Group (RCG), a residential core plus and value-add investment manager headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA. -5 RCG was founded in 2007 and is deeply experienced in all operating areas, including acquisition, asset management, construction management and property management. RCG has successfully executed 79 multifamily investments in high-growth US markets, including 48 realized investments that achieved in excess of 2x equity returns across more than 22,000 units.
Investments comprise deal-by-deal joint ventures on behalf of multiple institutional clients, including global fund sponsors, insurance companies and family offices.
22 employees joined EQT Exeter as of closing. The transaction was not deemed to have a material impact on EQT AB's financial numbers and did not add any fee-generating assets under management to EQT AB at closing.
Total upfront cash consideration amounted to USD 34m with a right to potential earn-out payments if certain fundraising targets are met.
Total transaction costs amounted to EUR 2m whereof EUR 0m are included in other operating expenses during 2023.
As of 18 October 2022 EQT completed the acquisition of Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA), a leading private market investment firm in Asia with approximately EUR 22bn of FAUM at the time of closing. Operating since 1997, BPEA has built a platform with deep sector-based expertise and a value-driven active ownership approach. It invests in mid to large-cap companies in Asia, mainly focused on Private Equity, but also Real Estate and more recently Growth. With 10 regional offices, BPEA combines local execution with a Pan-Asian reach, mirroring EQT's localwith-locals approach.
The combination represented a step-change in EQT's global reach with immediate Pan-Asian presence at scale and with its thematic investment approach, supporting companies from early stage to maturity, EQT will continue to scale and expand its range of strategies across its European, North American, and Asian core markets and deliver for its clients.
EQT acquired 100% of the BPEA management company, the
BPEA general partner entities which control the BPEA funds, and the right to carried interest in selected existing funds (including 25% in BPEA VI and 35% in BPEA VII). EQT will invest in and be entitled to 35% of the carried interest in all future funds, starting with BPEA VIII, in line with existing EQT practice.
The total consideration was EUR 5,053m, comprising new EQT AB shares EUR 3,603m (corresponding to 191,200,000 shares) and cash EUR 1.450m. Of the total consideration. EUR 766m in shares to management are subject to vesting conditions under a "Leaver put option clause", meaning that if the management person becomes a bad leaver, such as voluntary resignation or termination for cause, the person will need to return the unvested shares to EQT for nil consideration. The Leaver put option arrangement has from an accounting perspective been separated from the business combination. The consideration was initially accounted for as a prepayment and will be recorded as personnel expenses over the vesting period of 1-4 years. The purchase consideration for the business combination was EUR 4,287m.
The fair value of the shares is calculated with reference to the quoted price of the EQT shares at the date of acquisition, which was SEK 207.30 per share.
Total transaction cost (including M&A insurance) amounted to EUR 57m, whereof EUR 0m are included in other operating expenses during 2023.
| LUNII | |
|---|---|
| Shares issued, at fair value | 3.603 |
| Cash consideration | 1.450 |
| Total consideration | 5.053 |
| Employment linked consideration (Shares issued, at fair value) | $-766$ |
| Purchase consideration for the business combination | 4.287 |
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities as at the date of acquisition were: Fair value recognized on
| EURm | acquisition |
|---|---|
| Investor contracts | 1,854 |
| Investor relationships | 1,075 |
| Trademark and trade name | 137 |
| Contigent carried interest | 513 |
| Right of use assets | 28 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 3 |
| Financial investments | 123 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 126 |
| Other receivables | 65 |
| Deposits, prepayments | $\overline{2}$ |
| Deferred tax liability - Intangibles | $-391$ |
| Deferred liabilities | $-104$ |
| Lease liabilities, short and long term | $-28$ |
| Current liabilities | $-235$ |
| The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities | 3,169 |
| Goodwill | 1,118 |
| Purchase consideration for the business combination | 4,287 |
| Cash consideration (related to cash flows from investing activities) | $-1.450$ |
|---|---|
| let cash acquired (included in cash flows from investing activities) | 126 |
| ransaction costs of the acquisition (included in cash flows from | $-57$ |
| perating activities) | |
| ransaction costs attributable to issuance of shares (included in cash | o |
| low from financing activities) | |
| let cash flow on acquisition | 1.380 |
Trademarks and trade names relate to BPEA.
The goodwill mainly comprises assembled work force, the opportunity to attract new investors and the platform to develop future business opportunities and funds. Goodwill is allocated entirely to the segments Private Capital and Real Assets.
Goodwill will not be tax deductible.
The Group measured the acquired lease liabilities using the present value of the remaining lease payments at the date of acquisition. The right-of-use assets were measured at an amount equal to the lease liabilities.
If the combination had taken place at the beginning 2022, revenue from continuing operations would have been EUR 1,800m, EBITDA would have been EUR 712m and profit before tax from continuing operations for the Group would have been EUR 462m.
If the combination had taken place at the beginning of 2022, adjusted revenue from continuing operations would have been EUR 1,864m, adjusted EBITDA would have been EUR 1,060m and profit before tax from continuing operations for the Group would have been EUR 965m.
| Measure | Definition | Reason for use | Alternative performance measures (APM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted total Revenue |
Total revenue adjusted for fair value step-up on acquired contractual right to carried interest. For revenue adjustments related to the accounting treatment of change of entitlement to revenue, see Note 1. |
Total revenue adjusted for fair value step-up on acquired contractual right to carried interest, implying that (i) revenue recognition from the date of the acquisition will be consistent with the valuation principles used for previously owned right to carried interest entitlements and (ii) closer correlation between recognized revenues from carried interest and investment income and expected cash to be received. |
To increase the understanding of the development of the operations and the financial position of EQT AB Group, EQT presents some alternative performance measures in addition to financial measures defined by IFRS. EQT believes these measures provide a better understanding of the trends of the financial performance and that such measures, which are not calculated in accordance with IFRS are useful information to investors combined with other measures that are calculated in accordance with IFRS. |
| Gross segment result |
Total revenue adjusted for fair value step-up on acquired contractual rights to carried interest less directly incurred expenses by business segment. For revenue adjustments related to the accounting treatment of change of entitlement to revenue, see Note 1. |
Gross segment result provides an overview of the direct contribution of each business segment. |
These alternative performance measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute to performance measures derived in accordance with IFRS. In addition, such measures, as defined by EQT, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. |
| Gross segment margin |
Gross segment result divided by Adjusted total revenues by business segment. |
Gross segment margin provides an overview of the profitability by each business segment. |
|
| EBITDA | EBIT excluding depreciation and amortization of property plant and equipment and intangible assets and amortization of acquisition related intangible Assets. |
EBITDA provides an overview of the profitability of the operations. |
|
| EBITDA margin, % |
EBITDA divided by Total revenue. | EBITDA margin is a useful measure for showing the profitability of the operations relative to total revenue generated by the Group during the period. |
| Measure | Definition | Reason for use |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBITDA |
EBITDA adjusted for items affecting comparability and revenue adjustments. Items affecting comparability means items that are reported separately due to their character and amount. For a specification of items affecting comparability, see Note 1. For revenue adjustments related to the accounting treatment of change of entitlement to revenue, see Note 1. |
Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure for showing profitability of the operations and increases the comparability between periods. |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin, % |
Adjusted EBITDA divided by Adjusted total revenue. |
Adjusted EBITDA margin is a useful measure for showing the profitability of the operations and increases the comparability between periods, relative to total revenue generated by the Group during the period. |
| Fee-related EBITDA | Adjusted EBITDA less adjusted carried interest and investment income. | Fee-related EBITDA is a useful measure that presents the recurring fee-related profitability. |
| Fee-related EBITDA margin, % |
Fee-related EBITDA divided by management fees. | Fee-related EBITDA margin is a useful measure that presents the recurring fee-related profitability, relative to management fees generated by the Group during the period. |
| Adjusted EBT excluding carried interest and investment income |
Fee-related EBITDA less depreciation and amortization and net financial income and expenses. |
Adjusted EBT excluding carried interest and investment income is a useful measure in establishing a like-for-like measurable adjusted Effective Tax Rate (ETR) over time. |
| Adjusted net income |
Net income adjusted for items affecting comparability and revenue adjustments. Items affecting comparability means items that are reported separately due to their character and amount, see Note 1. Revenue adjustments related to the accounting treatment of change of entitlement to revenue, see Note 1. |
Adjusted net income is a useful measure for showing the profitability generated by the Group as this measure is adjusted for items affecting comparability between periods. |
| Adjusted earnings per share |
Adjusted net income in relation to average number of shares. | Adjusted earnings per share is a useful measure for showing the profitability per share generated by the Group as this measure is adjusted for items affecting comparability between periods. |
| Financial net cash / net debt |
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term loan receivable less interest-bearing liabilities (current and non current). |
Financial net cash / (net debt) is used to assess the Group's financial position in terms of the possibility to make strategic investments, payment of dividend and fulfillment of financial commitments. |
| EURm | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 1.078 | 765 | 2.084 | 1.497 |
| Revenue adjustments | 34 | 39 | 46 | 39 |
| Adjusted total revenue | 1.112 | 804 | 2.131 | 1.536 |
| H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted net income from continuing operations, EURm | 551 | 291 | 1.019 | 654 |
| Average number of shares, basic | 1.185.133.096 | 1.071.198.573 | 1.031.955.891 | |
| Adjusted earnings per share for continued operations, basic, EUR | 0.465 | 0.272 | 0.860 | 0.634 |
| EURm | H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period from continuing operations | 128 | $-58$ | 139 | 176 |
| Income taxes | 39 | 58 | 100 | 87 |
| Net financial income and expenses | 18 | 42 | 35 | 46 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 185 | 42 | 275 | 309 |
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | 184 | 108 | 364 | 154 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 28 | 24 | 54 | 44 |
| EBITDA | 397 | 174 | 693 | 506 |
| Revenue adjustments | 34 | 39 | 46 | 39 |
| Items affecting comparability | 222 | 203 | 487 | 284 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 653 | 416 | 1,226 | 829 |
| Less adjusted carried interest and investment income | $-76$ | $-45$ | $-165$ | $-208$ |
| Adjusted fee-related EBITDA | 577 | 372 | 1,062 | 621 |
| Depreciation and amortization | $-28$ | $-24$ | $-54$ | $-44$ |
| Net financial income and expenses | $-18$ | $-42$ | $-35$ | $-46$ |
| Adjusted EBT excluding adjusted carried interest and investment inco | 530 | 306 | 972 | 532 |
| Adjusted carried interest and investment income | 76 | 45 | 165 | 208 |
| Income taxes | $-55$ | $-60$ | $-117$ | $-86$ |
| Adjusted net income for the period from continuing operations | 551 | 291 | 1,019 | 654 |
| H 2 2023 | H 2 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted net income from continuing operations, EURm | 551 | 291 | 1.019 | 654 |
| Average number of shares, diluted | 1,185,813,079 1,071,837,164 1,186,434,306 1,032,594,481 | |||
| Adjusted earnings per share for continued operations, diluted, EUR | 0.464 | 0.272 | 0.859 | 0.634 |
| EUR m | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1.114 | 645 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities - non-current 1) | $-2.000$ | $-2.000$ |
| Financial net cash / (net debt) | $-886$ | $-1.355$ |
| AND RESIDENCE AND ACCOUNT AND RE- |
1) Nominal amount
Funds currently investing or with not yet realized investments.
The total amounts that fund investors agree to make available to a fund during a specified time period.
First phase of a fund lifecycle after fundraising, in which most of a fund's committed capital is invested into portfolio companies. Management fees are normally based on committed capital during this period.
A fund's Gross MOIC based on the current total value and invested capital.
Weighted average management fee rate for all EQT funds contributing to FAUM at a specific date.
Where used on its own, is an umbrella term and may refer interchangeably to the EQT AB Group, SEP Holdings Group and/or EQT funds, as the context requires.
EQT AB and/or any one or more of its direct or indirect subsidiaries (for the avoidance of doubt excluding the EQT funds and their portfolio companies).
Adjusted income taxes in relation to Adjusted EBT excluding carried interest and investment income.
Cost amount of realized investments (realized cost) from an EQT fund.
A fund's expected Gross MOIC at termination, when a fund is fully realized, based on the estimated total value and invested capital upon realization.
Fee-generating Assets Under Management ("FAUM") represents the total assets and commitments from fund investors based on which the EQT AB Group is entitled to receive management fees.
The last date determined for each fund upon which admissions of investors to the fund are accepted by the fund manager.
The number of full-time equivalent personnel on EQT AB Group's payroll.
The number of full-time equivalent personnel and contracted personnel working for EQT AB Group.
Total committed capital for a specific fund.
New commitments through fundraising activities or increased investments in funds charging fees on net invested capital.
Value of realized investments (realized value) from an EQT fund. Refers to signed realizations in a given period.
Total value of investments divided by total invested capital.
Committed capital that fund investors have invested in a fund.
Measures the share of a fund's total commitments that has been utilized. Calculated as the sum of (i) closed and/or signed investments, including announced public offers, (ii) any earn-outs and/or purchase price adjustments and (iii) less any expected syndication, as a % of a fund's committed capital.
Signed investments by an EQT fund.
Funds with commitments that represent more than 5% of total commitments in active funds.
Invested capital not yet realized (remaining cost). Management fees are generally based on net invested capital after the commitment period / investment period.
Phase of a fund lifecycle after the commitment period, in which most of a fund's investments are realized. Management fees are normally based on the net invested capital during the period.
Business segment comprised of business lines EQT Ventures, EQT Life Sciences, EQT Healthcare Growth, EQT Growth, EQT Private Equity, EQT Private Capital Asia, EQT Public Value and EQT Future.
Business segment comprised of business lines EQT Value-Add Infrastructure, EQT Active Core Infrastructure and EQT Exeter.
Value (cost) of an investment, or parts of an investment, that at the time has been realized.
Value (cost) of an investment, or parts of an investment, currently owned by the EQT funds.
A fund's start date is the earlier of the first investment or the date when management fees are charged from fund investors.
Step-downs in AUM generally resulting from the end of the investment period in an existing fund or when a subsequent fund starts to invest. Fees in a specific fund will normally be charged on net invested capital post step-down.
Measure used in fundraising of an EQT fund as a fund's target level of investment return based on Gross MOIC.
Total Assets Under Management ("Total AUM") represents the sum of (i) FAUM, (ii) value appreciation (depreciation) of investments in funds on which FAUM is calculated upon, (iii) fair market value of non-feegenerating co-investments as well as (iv) committed but undrawn capital from fund investors on which EQT AB Group is not currently entitled to receive management fees but that, following investment, would be fee generating.
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With its roots in the Wallenberg family's entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does.
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