Investor Presentation • Oct 17, 2023
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EQT AB Q3 Announcement 2023

In a global market environment that continues to be characterized by uncertainty, muted deal activity and fundraising headwinds, EQT had a productive third quarter. With a track record of nearly 30 years of delivering performance for our clients, our flagship fundraisings are progressing well. We are continuously refining our approach to value creation, and we have continued to build on our private wealth offering.
As EQT prepares to enter its 30th anniversary next year, we have built a global platform encompassing a range of investment strategies focused on active ownership, with onthe-ground teams in more than 20 countries on four continents.
Our diversified offering across geographies and strategies has enabled EQT to provide its clients with consistent and attractive returns for decades, through asset classes including private equity, infrastructure and real estate, with more than 50 active funds currently.
Today, we have almost 1,200 clients globally and they commit capital to the EQT funds for at least ten years. This means we can continue to scale EQT based on the certainty of stable income streams, and the expectation of material carried interest to be realized over the lifetime of the funds.
The global fundraising environment continues to face headwinds, especially for lower-return products and first-time funds. Given EQT's strong track record across asset classes, our flagship fundraisings are proceeding well. Existing clients are generally taking longer to commit, but they continue to invest with EQT across fund vintages, and are, on average, increasing the size of commitments to the latest fund generations.
EQT Exeter Industrial Value VI held a final close well above its target fund size earlier this year. EQT X has so far closed out
commitments around the target fund size of EUR 20bn, and is expected to close at or near its hard cap in Q1 2024. After the strong first close of EQT Infrastructure VI at EUR 11bn earlier this year, we are expecting the fund to reach its target fund size in 2024.
Financial markets are seeing signs of improvement but uncertainties prevail, and realization activity is yet to pick up pace in earnest. The current environment is conducive for putting capital to work. During the quarter, the EQT funds announced investments in, among others, Dechra (UK), Indira IVF (India) and Gympass (US), and the exits of Schülke (Germany), LimaCorporate (Italy) and Coforge (India).
Value creation across portfolio companies and assets, as well as driving organic growth by deploying capital in the EQT funds, is a persistent priority. An example is the completion of the merger of Vistra and Tricor, which has created a global leader in the fund and corporate services industry, paving the way for further value creation.
Key funds are seeing robust underlying operational performance and double digit revenue and EBITDA growth. The portfolio companies have worked actively to manage the higher interest rate environment. Across the portfolio, only about 3% of company debt matures within the next two years, and we are already actively addressing future maturities.

EQT Nexus, the most recent extension of our platform, captures the essence of EQT's diversification as it offers pooled access to a range of global strategies to individual investors. Building on a promising start, EQT initiated the "Go Private" marketing campaign to connect with and educate individual investors on private markets investing. Additionally, building on EQT Exeter's strong track record, we have just launched EQT Exeter Real Estate Income Trust ("EQRT"), which aims to acquire stable, income-generating commercial real estate in the US.
October marks the anniversary of the completion of the combination between EQT and BPEA. The joint platform enjoys the full synergies and diversification offered by BPEA's successful track record and experience of investing across Asia and EQT's expertise in areas such as sustainability and digitalization.
We believe that our differentiated approach will allow us to capture opportunities in Asia, including in segments such as private wealth where Asia is expected to see the fastest growth in UHNWIs1 over the next five years2, and in geographies where we continue to see emerging opportunities, such as India, Japan, Australia, Singapore and South Korea.
BPEA VIII's investment in Indira IVF, India's largest chain of fertility clinics, demonstrates the synergies within our group at work. The platform can help Indira IVF capture potential in geographic expansion and innovation, while drawing on EQT's deep expertise within healthcare and digitalization.
We are continuously investing in our platform. For years, we have been building capabilities in areas such as sustainability and digitalization. This encompasses Motherbrain, EQT's proprietary platform designed to utilize Al across a wealth of data, providing a competitive edge to our investment advisory teams. We are also continuously strengthening our teams, with recent hires adding further expertise within Energy Transition and Healthcare.
Today, EQT is a truly integrated, diversified and scalable global platform. Across Europe, the US and Asia, our localwith-locals teams, present in countries representing 80 percent of global GDP3, are continuously working to execute on opportunities on a global scale to keep delivering consistent, attractive returns to a growing range of clients.
CEO & Managing Partner
2 Knight Frank Wealth Report 2021
3) 2021 nominal GDP estimate; Source: Macroeconomics Indicators EIU via SNL as of Feb 2022
Highlights for the period Jul-Sep 2023 (Jul-Sep 2022)


1) Total Assess Under Management ("Total AUM") represents (depreciation) of investments in finestments in funds on which FAUM is coluded upon, (ii) fair maket value of non-fee-generating co-investments as well os (i) committed but undrawn copital from function on which EQT AB Group is not currently entitled to receive management fees but that, following investment, would be fee generating 2) Includes signed transactions, if not otherwise mentioned
· In the third quarter, EQT completed a share buyback program of 1.8 million shares. EQT intends – over time – to repurchase shares with the objective of keeping its share count stable in relation to its equity-based incentive programs
" Investment levels in EQT key funds as of 17 October 2023, were 20-25% in EQT Infrastructure VI and 35-40% in BPEA VIII
| On plan | Above plan | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Capital |
EQT IX BPEA VIII EOT X |
EQT VII EQT VIII BPEA VI |
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| Real Assets |
EQT Infrastructure IV EQT Infrastructure V EQT Infrastructure VI |
EQT Infrastructure III |
| FAUM by segment (EURbn) | Private Capital | Real Assets | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 30 June 2023 | 71.2 | 54.9 | 126.1 |
| Gross inflows | 2.7 | 0.7 | 3.4 |
| Step-downs | 0.0 | (0.6) | (0.6) |
| Exits | (1.8) | (0.1) | (1.9) |
| FX and other | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| At 30 September 2023 | 72.5 | 55.4 | 127.9 |
| Since 30 June 2023 | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| FAUM by segment (EURbn) | Private Capital | Real Assets | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 30 September 2022 | 49.7 | 42.6 | 92.3 | |
| Gross inflows1 | 28.4 | 224 | 50.8 | |
| Step-downs | (0.1) | (8.0) | (8.1) | |
| Exits | (3.6) | (1.5) | (5.2) | |
| FX and other | (1.9) | 0.0 | (2.0) | |
| At 30 September 2023 | 72.5 | 55.4 | 127.9 | |
| Since 30 September 2022 | 46% | 30% | 39% |
Note: Any investment activity in above tables (part of gross inflows 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 fransaction closing and only in funds which are charging fees based on net invested capital. 1) Gross inflow of EUR 22bn of BPEA's FAUM as of closing.
| 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 | 16.1 | 10.7 | 5.4 | 2.6x |
| EQT VIII | May-18 | 7.8 | 10.9 | 9.8 | 2.2 | 7.6 | 22.1 | 7.1 | 14.9 | 2.3x |
| BPEA VII | ul-18 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 10.8 | 4.1 | 6.8 | 2.0x |
| EQTIX | lul-20 | 14.0 | 15.6 | 13.9 | 0.2 | 13.7 | 18.9 | 0.3 | 18.6 | 1.4x |
| BPEA VII | Sep-21 | 9.9 | 9.7 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 1.4x |
| EQTX | lul-22 | 19.8 | 19.8 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.1x |
| Other Private Capital | 13.4 | 21.0 | 40.3 | |||||||
| Real Assets | ||||||||||
| EQT Infrastructure III | Nov-16 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 2.7x |
| EQT Infrastructure IV | Nov-18 | 7.1 | 9.1 | 7.5 | 0.5 | 7.0 | 12.1 | 0.6 | 11.4 | 1.6x |
| EQT Infrastructure V | Aug-20 | 12.8 | 15.7 | 12.6 | 0.0 | 12.6 | 16.4 | 0.0 | 16.4 | 1.3x |
| EQT Infrastructure VI | Dec-22 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.0x |
| Other Real Assets | 23.8 | 20.1 | 30.5 | |||||||
| llotal | 127.9 | 107.6 | 185.7 | |||||||
| Note: Invested capital and value of investments reflect only closed transactions as per the reporting date. |
| Gross MOIC 30 Sep 2022 |
Gross MOIC 31 Dec 2022 |
Gross MOIC 31 Mar 2023 |
Gross MOIC 30 Jun 2023 |
Gross MOIC 30 Sep 2023 |
Expected Gross MOIC 30 Sep 2023 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Capital | |||||||
| EQT VII | 2.7x | 2.6x | 2.7x | 2.7x | 2.6x | Above plan | |
| EQT VIII | 2.3x | 2.3x | 2.3x | 2.2x | 2.3x | Above plan | |
| BPEA VII | 1.8x | 2.0x | 2.0x | 2.0x | 2.0x | Above plan | |
| EQTIX | 1.4x | 1.3x | 1.4x | 1.4x | 1.4x | On plan | |
| BPEA VIII | 1.1x | 1.2x | 1.3x | 1.3x | 1.4x | On plan | |
| EQT X | 1.0x | 1.0x | 1.0x | 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 | 1.5x | 1.6x | 1.6x | On plan | |
| EQT Infrastructure V | 1.1x | 1.2x | 1.2x | 1.3x | 1.3x | On plan | |
| EQT Infrastructure VI | 1.0x | 1.0x | 1.0x | 1.0x | On plan | ||
| Note: Data for current Gross MOC 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 Assets), "On Plan" refers to expected Gross MOIC between 1.7-2.2x.
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).
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 date determined for each fund upon which admissions to the fund by investors are last 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 Growth, EQT Private Equity, BPEA EQT, 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.
CFO
Kim Henriksson
+46 8 506 55 300
■ Year-end report January-December 2023
■ Annual report 2023
18 January 2024
18 March 2024
■ Quarterly announcement 18 April 2024 January-March 2024
■ Annual Shareholders' Meeting 27 May 2024 Stockholm
Olof Svensson Head of Shareholder Relations +46 72 989 09 15 [email protected]
Richard Buch Managing Director, Communications +46 72 989 09 11 [email protected]
This quarterly announcement has not been reviewed by EQT AB's auditors.
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 07:30 CEST on 17 October 2023.
EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of almost three decades of developing companies across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business' development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has EUR 232 billion in total assets under management (EUR 128 billion in fee-generating assets under management), within two business segments - Private Capital and Real Assets.
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.
The EQT AB Group comprises EQT AB (publ) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, which include general partners and fund managers of EQT funds as well as entities advising EQT funds. EQT has offices in more than 20 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,800 employees.
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