RT Arjun Sethi (@arjunsethi)Wyoming has always punched above its weight.It saw digital assets early. It built clear frameworks early. It chose to modernize financial infrastructure before it was fashionable.That matters.When a state creates thoughtful policy for builders, long-term commitment should follow. You don’t reward clarity with short-term presence. You reward it with alignment.That’s why @krakenfx , now @Payward chose Wyoming as our global headquarters. And it’s why we’re taking the next step.In 20 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported GAAP earnings of $2.5 million for Q4 2025, with earnings available for distribution (EAD) at approximately -$500,000, leading to a per diluted share of $0.06 [8][9] - The common stock dividend yield is 8.7%, and the company has about $100 million in cash and liquidity [9][10] - The company is trading at roughly 50% of book value, with total equity in the vehicle at $300 million [6][7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company aims to grow its multifamily lending business, projecting production between $6 billion and $7 billion for the year, up from $1.7 billion previously [11] - The company has identified a pool of assets worth around $1 billion that could be added to the vehicle, which would lead to an immediate increase in earnings [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial real estate sector is currently dislocated, with many REITs and BDCs trading poorly due to liquidity issues [9][10] - The company is optimistic about the office segment within commercial real estate, despite recent market volatility [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a potential recapitalization to enhance earnings and dividend growth, targeting earnings of $1.60 to $1.70 per share [5][11] - The strategy includes acquiring multifamily loans from its operating business, Genesis, and pursuing opportunistic investments in commercial real estate [12][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed a commitment to patience in executing their strategy, emphasizing the importance of market stabilization before proceeding with significant capital raises [10][15] - The management team highlighted the diversified earning streams within the company, which can mitigate risks associated with underperforming segments [14] Other Important Information - The company announced a reverse stock split of 6-to-1 to attract more interest in its stock [4] - The management team is exploring opportunities to become a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac servicer or originator in the multifamily space [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will RPT receive a slice of the NOI from the Paramount transaction? - Management indicated that RPT has $50 million of the Paramount deal on its balance sheet, and earnings will be pro rata based on Rithm's performance [19] Question: Are there plans to increase loans from Genesis? - Management confirmed that Genesis is expected to produce $6 billion to $7 billion in loans, which will be accretive to RPT [20] Question: Is there a tolerance for finding other sources of capital? - Management acknowledged the possibility of bringing in third-party capital but emphasized the need to avoid dilutive actions [28] Question: What types of loans will RPT focus on? - Management stated that the primary focus will be on multifamily loans generated by Genesis, which are expected to be highly accretive [30] Question: Is there an opportunity to acquire from banks? - Management noted that banks are currently not significant sellers, but there is demand for the products that Genesis is producing [41]

RT Flood (@ThinkingUSD)If you want to really learn about the world just follow the money. Every single war revolves around financing and capital formation. Every single cultural revolution and change of power occurred around debt needing to be refinanced. ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - TPG reported GAAP net income attributable to TPG Inc. of $77 billion and after-tax distributable earnings of $304 million, or $0.71 per share of Class A common stock [4] - Full-year fee-related revenue reached $2.1 billion, including $628 million for the fourth quarter, which grew 36% year-over-year [31] - After-tax distributable earnings increased 17% year-over-year to $304 million, marking the highest level since becoming a public company [35] - Total AUM increased 23% year-over-year to $303 billion, driven by $51 billion of capital raised and $24 billion of value creation [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Software represents 11% of total AUM, with 18% in private equity and approximately 2% in credit [8] - The credit platform raised a record $21 billion during the year, up 67% from 2024, with a record $9 billion raised in the fourth quarter alone [17] - Private equity fundraising grew over 80% to $28 billion in 2025, while overall industry fundraising for PE declined 11% [20] - The real estate platform appreciated 9% in 2025, with $6 billion of capital deployed [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced double-digit value creation across nearly all platforms in 2025, with private equity strategies appreciating 11% over the last twelve months [37] - The credit platform also appreciated 11% over the last twelve months, maintaining strong credit quality with non-accruals just over 1% [38] - The real estate portfolios appreciated more than 9% for the year, driven by robust value creation in data center holdings and other sectors [39] Company Strategy and Development Direction - TPG aims to continue driving outsized growth by scaling existing and newer strategies, deepening integration of capital markets capabilities, and selectively capitalizing on inorganic opportunities [28] - The company is focused on expanding its private wealth strategy and enhancing its insurance solutions business, with a strategic partnership with Jackson Financial expected to close soon [12][42] - TPG plans to begin fundraising for several new funds in 2026, including TPG Real Estate's next fund and various Asia-focused funds [41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the firm's ability to sustain growth and deliver differentiated value for stakeholders, citing a strong performance in 2025 as a foundation for future success [47] - The company anticipates another robust year of capital formation in 2026, expecting aggregate capital raising to exceed $50 billion [41] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining strong relationships with borrowers and sponsors to ensure credit quality and performance [50][54] Other Important Information - TPG's new and emerging strategies attracted over $7 billion of commitments in 2025, indicating effective identification and scaling of high-potential opportunities [16] - The company ended 2025 with $72 billion of dry powder, representing 43% of fee-earning AUM, positioning it well for future investments [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about direct lending performance sustainability - Management acknowledged the market's skepticism regarding direct lending performance but emphasized the unique characteristics of their lower middle market focus, which differs from upper middle market dynamics [50][51] Question: Inquiry about transaction fees and revenue outlook - Management noted that transaction fees in Q4 were driven by increased deployment and diversification across various platforms, indicating a long-term growth opportunity in capital markets [65][66] Question: Outlook for net deployment in credit business - Management highlighted the significant growth in the credit business and the expected upward trend in deployment opportunities due to increased capital formation and synergies from the Angelo Gordon acquisition [76][77]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - TPG reported GAAP net income attributable to TPG Inc. of $77 billion and after-tax distributable earnings of $304 million, or $0.71 per share of Class A common stock [4][35] - Full-year fee-related revenue reached $2.1 billion, including $628 million for the fourth quarter, which grew 36% year-over-year [31] - The company finished 2025 with $303 billion of total AUM, up 23% from 2024, driven by $51 billion of capital raised and $24 billion of value creation [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In credit, TPG raised a record $21 billion of credit capital during the year, up 67% from 2024, with a record $9 billion raised in the fourth quarter alone [17] - Private equity fundraising grew over 80% to $28 billion in 2025, while overall industry fundraising for PE declined 11% [20] - The real estate platform appreciated 9% in 2025, with $6 billion of capital deployed [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Software represents 11% of total AUM, with 18% in private equity and approximately 2% in credit [8] - The company ended 2025 with $72 billion of dry powder, representing 43% of fee-earning AUM [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - TPG aims to continue driving outsized growth by scaling existing and newer strategies, deepening integration of capital markets capabilities, and selectively capitalizing on inorganic opportunities [28][29] - The company is focused on expanding its private wealth strategy and enhancing its insurance solutions business [12][43] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to sustain growth and deliver differentiated value for stakeholders, expecting 2026 to be another robust year of capital formation with aggregate capital raising expected to exceed $50 billion [40][41] - The company highlighted the importance of avoiding capital loss and managing exposures in the lending markets, particularly in the lower middle market [56] Other Important Information - TPG announced a long-term strategic partnership with Jackson Financial, which is expected to provide predictable fee revenue and enhance credit capabilities [12] - The company launched several new products in 2025, including Tika, a growth equity strategy, and Advantage Direct Lending, a new core middle market direct lending strategy [15] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: Concerns about direct lending performance sustainability - Management emphasized the differences between lower middle market lending and upper middle market lending, highlighting their unique position and rigorous monitoring of borrower performance [50][51][54] Question: Inquiry about transaction fees and revenue outlook - Management noted that transaction fees in Q4 were driven by increased deployment and diversification across various platforms, indicating a long-term growth opportunity in capital markets [66][67] Question: Outlook for net deployment in credit business - Management discussed the significant growth in credit capital and the synergies from the TPG and Angelo Gordon collaboration, which are expected to enhance deployment opportunities [78]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - TPG reported GAAP net income attributable to TPG Inc. of $77 billion and after-tax distributable earnings of $304 million, or $0.71 per share of Class A common stock [3] - Full-year fee-related revenue reached $2.1 billion, including $628 million for the fourth quarter, which grew 36% year-over-year [29] - The company finished 2025 with $303 billion of total AUM, up 23% from 2024, driven by $51 billion of capital raised and $24 billion of value creation [34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Software represents 11% of total AUM, with 18% in private equity and approximately 2% in credit [6] - The credit platform raised a record $21 billion of credit capital during the year, up 67% from 2024 [16] - Private equity fundraising grew over 80% to $28 billion in 2025, while overall industry fundraising for PE declined 11% [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended 2025 with $72 billion of dry powder, representing 43% of fee-earning AUM [34] - The private equity strategies appreciated 3% in the fourth quarter and 11% over the last twelve months [36] - The credit platform also appreciated 3% in the quarter and 11% over the last twelve months [36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - TPG aims to continue driving outsized growth by scaling existing and newer strategies, deepening integration of capital markets capabilities, and selectively capitalizing on inorganic opportunities [27] - The company is focused on expanding its private wealth strategy and enhancing its insurance solutions business [11][41] - TPG plans to begin fundraising for several new funds in real estate and credit, indicating a multiyear period of growth [40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the sustainability of performance and the ability to maintain strong capital formation, expecting 2026 to exceed $50 billion in capital raising [39] - The company highlighted the importance of differentiating its offerings in the market, particularly in the lower middle market, which is less competitive than the upper middle market [50] - Management noted that the strong performance and disciplined investment approach position TPG well to capitalize on attractive investments [9] Other Important Information - TPG's new and emerging strategies attracted over $7 billion of commitments in 2025, underscoring the firm's ability to identify and scale high-potential opportunities [14] - The company reported a record FRE margin of 52% in the fourth quarter and a full-year FRE margin of 45%, reflecting significant capital markets revenue [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about sustaining performance in direct lending - Management emphasized the unique dynamics of the lower middle market, where TPG operates as a primary lender with higher coverage ratios and disciplined lending practices [50][51] - They highlighted their rigorous monitoring processes and strong relationships with borrowers, which enhance their ability to value the portfolio accurately [52][54] Question: Inquiry about transaction fees and revenue outlook - Management noted that transaction fees in Q4 were driven by a broadening capital markets business and a significant increase in deployment activity [66] - They expect capital markets to be a long-term growth opportunity, despite some lumpiness in revenue [66] Question: Outlook for net deployment in credit - Management indicated that the credit business has seen substantial growth in capital formation and deployment, particularly in structured credit and new strategies like Advantage Direct Lending [78][79]

🗓️ Save the Date: The SEC will host its annual Small Business Forum on March 9, 2026, bringing together public and private sector voices to discuss capital formation for small businesses.Event details: https://t.co/MTexhMP5WH https://t.co/gsSNX0fTS5 ...

RT Arjun Sethi (@arjunsethi)I was onsite today for the announcement of Trump Accounts. Social Security provides a critical safety net, replacing about 40% of pre retirement income for the average worker and paying out over $1.3 trillion per year. It is an income system, not an asset system.Trump Accounts aim at something different, long term capital formation. A $1,000 investment at birth growing at 7% becomes about $30,000 by age 18, $76,000 by age 30, and over $500,000 by retirement.At scale, the math bec ...

⚡️ TODAY: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls for easier capital formation for private companies, envisions a future where firms can go public entirely onchain. https://t.co/z3P0z7zRwg ...

Core Insights - Nasdaq raised a total of $46.65 billion from new listings in 2025, marking the highest capital raised since 2021 [1][5] - 22 companies transferred their corporate listings to Nasdaq in 2025, including Walmart, representing the largest exchange transfer in history with a total market value of $1.2 trillion [1][5] Capital Market Performance - 2025 was a significant year for public markets, with companies at various stages choosing Nasdaq for its global visibility and commitment to innovation and growth [2] - Nasdaq's European markets contributed to over half of all capital raised in Europe in 2025, including the public debut of Verisure, Europe's largest IPO since 2022 [5] Notable Listings - Major listings included Medline, which was the largest overall IPO and healthcare IPO of the year, raising over $6 billion, and CoreWeave, the largest AI IPO of the year [5] Listing Transfers - Since 2005, Nasdaq has attracted more than 500 listing transfers, representing over $4 trillion in market value [5] Strategic Initiatives - Nasdaq announced plans to launch Nasdaq Texas, a dual listing venue aimed at expanding services for companies in Texas and creating new growth opportunities for U.S. investors [5] - Nasdaq is actively involved in regulatory reform, hosting discussions with leaders from the public and private market ecosystem to address challenges and opportunities in the public market [5]