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EQT has a broad set of institutional fund investors from all corners of the world, including pension funds, financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds. These fund investors, serviced by the Fund Management team supported by EQT’s in-house Client Relations and Capital Raising team, allocate capital to EQT funds, which in turn invest in portfolio companies.
EQT at a glance
EQT is a differentiated global investment organization with a 25-year history of investing in, owning and developing companies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of consistent and attractive returns across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies.
€40bn
Assets under management
53%
Revenue growth
76%
Adjusted EBITDA growth
45%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
100%
Electricity from renewable energy sources in EQT’s offices
706
Employees (FTE+) >40 nationalities
CEO & Chairperson
Letter from the CEO
“We make investments in companies that deliver a positive impact or have the potential to deliver a positive impact through our transformational support. This aligns perfectly with our purpose of future-proofing companies and making a positive impact with everything we do.”
Christian Sinding
CEO and Managing Partner
Letter from the Chairperson
“Taking the step onto the stock exchange certainly generates plenty of attention and with that, I am glad that I nowadays find myself in new situations where I am faced with the questions
Conni Jonsson
Founder and Chairperson
Statement of Purpose
Why we exist
Purpose
To future-proof companies and make a positive impact
What we strive for
Vision
To be the most reputable investor and owner
What we do and how
Mission
With the best talent and network around the world, EQT uses a thematic investment strategy and distinctive value creation approach to future-proof companies, creating superior returns to EQT´s investors and making a positive impact with everything we do
2019 in brief
Investment and exit activity
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Total investments by the EQT funds of EUR 11.9bn (EUR 8.6bn). Investments include, among others, Galderma, Zayo, Aldevron and Waystar.
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Total gross fund exits of EUR 8.0bn (EUR 5.1bn). Exits include, among others, IVC, Press Ganey, Autostore, DCLI and Charleston.
Value creation in the EQT funds’ portfolio companies
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Gross multiple on investment capital (MOIC) development in key EQT funds on, or above plan.
Key events
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EQT AB listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange on 24 September.
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EQT expanded its European footprint by opening an office in Milan, Italy.
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EQT Foundation was launched.
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EQT elevated its societal ambitions.
Fundraisings
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EQT Infrastructure IV closed at EUR 9bn in March after less than six months of fundraising.
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EQT Ventures II closed at EUR 620m in November.
Adjusted revenue*
EUR m
Adjusted EBITDA*
EUR m
Adjusted net income*
EUR m
Assets under management*
EUR bn
* The metrics are alternative performance metrics for the EQT AB Group.
Business model
Milan office
Business segments
Private Capital is EQT AB Group’s largest business segment, established in 1995, as was the first EQT private equity fund, and consists of four business lines: Private Equity, Mid Market Asia, Ventures and Public Value.
Key investment performance metrics*
20%
2.5x
Net IRR
Realized Gross MOIC
Key metrics
2019
2018
Fund investments, EUR bn
4.9
5.1
Gross fund exits, EUR bn
5.5
3.5
Adjusted revenue, EUR m
331
256
Gross segment results, EUR m
207
163
Margin, %
63
64
AUM, EUR bn
22
22.3
Avg. AUM, EUR bn
22.2
19.6
FTE+ (end of period)
236
226
* Includes EQT funds raised prior to 2012 which are not managed by the EQT AB Group, excludes Public Value.
Private Capital
Private Capital is EQT AB Group’s largest business segment, established in 1995, as was the first EQT private equity fund, and consists of four business lines: Private Equity, Mid Market Asia, Ventures and Public Value.
Key investment performance metrics*
20%
2.5x
Net IRR
Realized Gross MOIC
* Includes EQT funds raised prior to 2012 which are not managed by the EQT AB Group, excludes Public Value.
Read moreReal Assets
Real Assets is EQT AB Group’s second largest business segment, established in 2008 at the same time as the first EQT Infrastructure fund, and consists of two business lines: Infrastructure and Real Estate.
Key investment performance metrics*
17%
2.5x
Net IRR
Realized Gross MOIC
* Includes EQT funds raised prior to 2012 which are not managed by the EQT AB Group.
Read moreCredit
The business segment Credit was established in 2008, as was the first EQT Credit fund, and consists of three niche strategies, Special Situations, Direct Lending and Senior Debt.
Key investment performance metrics*
13%
€7.7bn
Net IRR in Special Situations
Invested capital
>170
Companies financed
* To date across the EQT Credit business segment. Statistics calculated on the following EQT-funds: Credit l, Credit ll and Credit Opportunities lll.
Read more EQT Playbook
EQT Playbook is a differentiated toolbox setting out how EQT approaches investing and supports value creation in portfolio companies during the EQT funds’ ownership period.
Thematic and sector-based approach
Locals-with-locals
Governance model
EQT Network
House of Value Creation
Sustainability
Digitalization
Sustainability
In an ever-changing world, future-proofing EQT means constant challenging of norms and ways of operating to become a better employer, advisor, business partner and citizen.
EQT is now elevating its societal ambitions.
