Onex Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Core Insights - Onex's acquisition of Convex is expected to significantly enhance value creation, with Convex's tangible book value at $3.8 billion and an effective acquisition multiple of 1.8x tangible book value and 10x 2025 net income [1][5] - Convex reported a gross premium written of $5.9 billion in 2025, reflecting a 14% year-over-year increase, and maintained a combined ratio of 89% for the third consecutive year [2] - Onex's ownership of Convex is approximately 63%, with Convex's net income for 2025 reported at $711 million, a 25% increase from the previous year [3][4] Financial Performance - Convex's net income increased by 40% from $506 million in 2024 to $711 million in 2025, resulting in a 20% return on equity [3] - Onex's total distributions from Onex Partners reached $7.7 billion in 2025, with significant realizations contributing to this figure [10] - The asset management segment generated earnings of $49 million in Q4, with fee-generating AUM ending the quarter at nearly $44 billion, a 24% increase during the year [15] Strategic Outlook - Onex plans to focus on direct investments with strong risk-adjusted returns and low leverage, supporting a transition towards consistent net income and free cash flow growth [7] - The company is utilizing a sum-of-the-parts framework to reflect intrinsic value, estimating it at $174 based on the Convex acquisition valuation [8] - Onex expects firm-wide run-rate FRE to exceed $17 million by the end of 2026, with projections indicating growth in the low- to mid-$20 million range for that year [16] Capital Allocation and Liquidity - Onex drew $700 million under a NAV loan facility at closing, retaining approximately $400 million in cash and near-cash, resulting in total liquidity of about $900 million [17] - The company has nearly $5 billion in private equity investments against $735 million in unfunded commitments, indicating a strong position to fund capital needs [18] - Onex's structured credit team successfully priced 28 CLOs in 2025, raising over $6 billion in new fee-generating AUM [12]