Future-proofing for growth
"EQT continues to leverage its thematic investment approach and we remained active in a strong market during the third quarter, signing several investments and exits. In addition, we continue to implement future-proofing measures in our portfolio companies and, combining this with strong market conditions, valuations are developing well across all key funds.
We are also taking further steps to future-proof
In terms of EQT's fundraising efforts, we continue our good momentum. The recent launch of EQT Future represents a new asset class - a longer-hold fund aimed at driving the sustainable transformation of companies. We will apply our proven active ownership model to attain positive impact at scale alongside attractive risk adjusted returns. Soon, we will complement this with a longer-hold fund focused on infrastructure. In parallel, we are preparing for the next generation of funds, starting with EQT X and Ventures III.
Our impact agenda is closely connected to climate change, and I am proud that EQT has become the first private markets firm to set science based targets. We have formalized our greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in line with the 1.5°C pathway described in the Paris Agreement. EQT has a unique position to take an active role in addressing climate change and we are fully committed to combat it holistically across the EQT ecosystem and all portfolio companies. Setting science based targets is an important milestone towards this goal.
We see potential headwinds for the global economy related to factors such as higher energy prices, rising inflation and higher interest rates, as well as strained supply chains. We also experience strong competition for high-quality assets. However, EQT has an attractive investment pipeline covering all strategies and geographies and a solid platform for continued and sustainable growth."
CEO and Managing Partner
Highlights for the period Jul-
- EQT became the first private markets firm to set science based targets ("SBTs"), formalizing its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in line with the 1.5°C pathway described in the Paris Agreement
- Official launch of fundraising for EQT Future - EQT's impact-driven longer-hold fund
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AUM of
EUR 70.3bn as of30 September 2021 - Fundraising for EQT Infrastructure V is materially concluded and final close is expected in the fourth quarter
- Fundraising continued for EQT Growth and was initiated for EQT Future and EQT Exeter Industrial Core-Plus Fund IV
- Preparations for EQT X, EQT Ventures III and a core infrastructure strategy have been initiated
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Total investments by the EQT funds in the quarter amounted to
EUR 7.7bn -
Investments during the quarter include Parexel (EQT IX), Meine Radiologie, Blikk,
Cypress Creek Renewables andCovanta Holding Corporation (EQT Infrastructure V) andStorytel (EQT Public Value) -
Investment level in key funds as of
30 September 2021 , excluding events after the reporting period:- EQT IX: 65-70%
- EQT Infrastructure V: 60-65%
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Total gross fund exits in the quarter amounted to
EUR 4.9bn -
Exits include
Aldevron , Igenomix andAzelis (EQT VIII), Utimaco (EQT MMEU),Zemax (EQT MMUS), Reworks (EQT Ventures ) and DELTA Fiber (EQT Infrastructure III ) - EQT VIII Gross MOIC increased from 2.1x to 2.6x during the quarter, following strong value creation and exit events. The expected value creation (Gross MOIC) for EQT VIII is now characterized as "Above plan"
EQT Infrastructure III andEQT VII continued to develop "Above plan", and all other key funds inPrivate Capital and Real Assets remain "On plan"- The number of full-time equivalent employees and on-site consultants (FTE+) increased during the quarter by 85 people and amounted to 1,089 (710), of which 1,016 (657) were FTEs
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EQT strengthened its sustainability team with the appointments of Bahare Haghshenas as Head of Sustainable Transformation and
Sophie Walker as Head of Sustainability for theEQT Private Capital business segment -
EQT announced the appointments of
Tetsuro Onitsuka andMasahiko Kato as Head of Private Equity Advisory Team Japan and Head of Infrastructure Advisory Team Japan, respectively - To continue to future-proof EQT, investments into the platform are expected to continue during the coming quarters. This includes hiring within Client Relations and Capital Raising Advisory, Tech, Fund Operations and EQT's investment Advisory Teams
EQT AB announced that it has prolonged theEQT AB Partners' IPO share lock-up period, alongside a partial lock-up release, nearly doubling the lock-up duration, with extension to 2026, and to 2028 for the most seniorEQT AB Partners .The EQT AB Partners committed to re-invest 50% of net proceeds from the lock-up release in EQT fundsThe Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority opened an inquiry intoEQT AB which relates to the handling of information in connection with the lock-up revision, and more specifically, the timing of the announcement
Highlights during the last twelve months (Compared to twelve months ending
- Total fund investments of
EUR 19.6bn (EUR 8.7bn ) -
Total gross fund exits of
EUR 16.0bn (EUR 4.2bn ) -
AUM of
EUR 70.3bn as of30 September 2021 (EUR 46.5bn)
Events after the reporting period
- Investment level in key funds as of
20 October 2021 , were 65-70% in EQT IX and 60-65% in EQT Infrastructure V -
Exits after the reporting period include the sale of Adamo (EQT MMEU) and
VFS Global (EQT VII )
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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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