Financial Performance - Total AUM increased by 23% to $4573 billion in Q2 2025[5] - Net inflows reached $467 billion in Q2 2025, including $465 billion from Guardian's general account[5, 4] - U S GAAP diluted EPS was $095, and adjusted diluted EPS was $090 in Q2 2025[5] - A dividend of $040 per share was declared, and 13 million shares were repurchased[5] Investment Performance - Investment performance remained solid, with 76% of AUM outperforming benchmarks over 3-year periods in Q2 2025[3] - 72% of total AUM outperformed the benchmark over 10 years[7] - 75% of mutual fund AUM was in the top 2 Morningstar quartiles[7] Flows - Net inflows included the Guardian partnership; excluding Guardian, net flows remained positive[9] - Fixed Income and Alternatives flows were positive, and Equities improved quarter over quarter[15] Capital Management - Cash and investment securities totaled $16 billion compared to outstanding debt of $395 million[24] - The company repurchased 13 million shares in Q2 2025 for approximately $50 million[24]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported record assets under management (AUM) of $829 billion, marking a post-financial crisis high [5][6] - Adjusted earnings for the second quarter were $0.76 per unit, a 7% increase year-over-year [38] - Net revenues reached $844 million, a 2% increase compared to the prior year, while base fees increased by 4% [39] - Total performance fees decreased by $12 million to $30 million, primarily due to lower public market performance fees [39] - The adjusted operating margin for the quarter was 32.3%, up 150 basis points year-over-year [48] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Private wealth represented 17% of AUM and 35% of base management fees [6] - Active strategies experienced net outflows of $4.8 billion, with active equity shedding $6 billion [7] - The private markets platform grew to $77 billion in fee-paying and net fee-eligible AUM, a 20% year-over-year increase [9] - Alternatives multi-asset inflows totaled $1.6 billion, driven by strong deployments into private placements and real estate debt [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The firm observed a negative trend in retail flows, with active equity experiencing significant outflows [27] - The taxable fixed income segment generated $2.4 billion in outflows, while tax-exempt fixed income saw $1.2 billion in inflows [8][29] - The company reported strong organic growth in its retail municipal platform, growing at an annualized rate of 14% [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow private markets AUM to $90 billion to $100 billion by 2027, leveraging partnerships with Equitable [12][13] - The focus remains on delivering consistent and profitable growth supported by scale gains and improved operational leverage [9] - The company is expanding its distribution coverage by forming new partnerships and extending its addressable market [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty impacted investor sentiment, but conditions improved as trade tensions eased [5] - The company expects to maintain a 33% operating margin in 2025, assuming flat markets [9][48] - Management expressed optimism about the potential for margin expansion over time as the business scales [10] Other Important Information - The company has invested significantly in operational resources to enhance client service and unlock incremental revenue opportunities [10] - The firm is focused on maintaining expense discipline while investing in growth to generate long-term value for unitholders [49] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company thinking about scaling its retirement income business with Pacific Life joining? - Management highlighted the importance of the insurance segment and the ongoing expansion of engagement in lifetime income solutions, noting an uptick in interest due to demographic trends [51][52] Question: Can you clarify the likelihood of further exchanges into AllianceBernstein holding units? - Management explained that the conversion from private to public units is driven by tax treatment and does not affect daily trading volume [55][56] Question: What is the company's stance on potential M&A opportunities? - Management indicated that they are exploring various opportunities, particularly in insurance sidecars and partnerships, while maintaining a cautious approach to capital intensity [59][61] Question: How should the market think about the incremental margin and trajectory into 2026? - Management confirmed expectations of maintaining a 33% margin for both halves of the year, with future guidance for 2026 to be provided later [71][72] Question: What are the drivers of demand for American Income and the outlook for improvement? - Management noted that demand for American Income is cyclical and has seen signs of stabilization, with positive flow activity in fixed income and retail [84][87]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fee related earnings per share increased to $0.92, up 22% year over year [4] - Total operating earnings rose to $1.24 per share, up 16% year over year [4] - Adjusted net income reached $1.15 per share, up 19% compared to the previous year [4] - Management fees for Q1 were $917 million, up 13% year over year, driven by fundraising and deployment activities [5] - Total fee related revenues amounted to $1.2 billion, reflecting a 22% increase year over year [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Insurance segment operating earnings were $259 million, in line with expectations [26] - Strategic holdings operating earnings were $31 million, slightly ahead of guidance [7] - Realized performance income was $348 million, and realized investment income was $218 million, totaling $566 million in monetization activity, up nearly 40% year over year [10] - The private equity portfolio increased by 4% in the quarter and 11% over the last twelve months [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company raised $31 billion in new capital during the quarter, with significant contributions from North America private equity strategy [21] - The K Series suite of vehicles saw AUM grow to $22 billion, compared to $9 billion a year ago [23] - The private credit component of AUM grew to $117 billion, with asset-based finance growing between 35% and 40% year over year [71] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage its diversified business model to source attractive investment opportunities globally [13] - Focus on capital raising efforts remains strong, with no changes to targets despite market volatility [21] - The strategic holdings segment is viewed as a differentiator, with ongoing acquisitions to enhance the portfolio [8] - The company is committed to evolving its insurance strategy to include longer-duration assets, aiming for a pretax ROE of over 20% [29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating current market volatility, emphasizing the importance of a global and diversified approach [34] - The company anticipates continued investment opportunities despite potential delays in some sale processes [36] - There is optimism regarding monetization activity, with a record gross unrealized performance income of $8.7 billion, up over 25% year on year [19] Other Important Information - The company increased its dividend to $0.74 per share on an annualized basis, marking the sixth consecutive year of dividend increases [12] - The firm has $116 billion of committed but uncalled capital, providing stability and visibility for future management fees [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of the emerging trade war on Asia business - Management indicated no change to strategy, emphasizing lessons learned from past experiences with tariffs and supply chain issues [45] Question: Resilience of private wealth flows - Management noted that strong relative performance and low adoption rates could drive future growth in private wealth [49] Question: Why not increase share buybacks given stock performance? - Management reiterated a consistent capital allocation strategy focused on maximizing long-term earnings per share and quality of earnings [61] Question: Update on asset-backed finance platform - Management highlighted significant growth in asset-based finance, with a healthy deployment of over $4 billion in Q1 [74] Question: Expectations for flagship fundraising in 2025 - Management expects a barbell approach to fundraising, with significant capital coming in at initial and final closes [107]

Financial Performance - The company's Total AUM decreased by 1% to $373.2 billion in Q1 2025 compared to $378.7 billion in Q4 2024 [3] [4] - Net inflows were $2.0 billion in Q1 2025, down from $3.3 billion in Q4 2024 [3] - U.S GAAP diluted EPS remained flat at $0.77, while adjusted diluted EPS decreased from $1.07 to $0.79 [3] - A dividend of $0.40 per share was declared, a 3% increase, and $27 million of shares were repurchased [4] Investment Performance - Long-term investment performance remains solid, with 77% of AUM outperforming the relevant benchmark for the 3-year period, 65% for the 5-year period, and 73% for the 10-year period [3] - 71% of mutual fund AUM was in the top 2 Morningstar quartiles [6] Flows and Capabilities - The company experienced its fourth consecutive quarter of net inflows, supported by a 44% year-over-year increase in gross sales [8] - Fixed Income and Alternatives flows were positive, while Multi-Asset and Equities flows were impacted by industry headwinds [14] - In Q1 2025, Equities had net sales/(redemptions) of -$4.2 billion, Fixed Income had $5.6 billion, Multi-Asset had -$0.6 billion, and Alternatives had $1.2 billion [15] Strategic Initiatives - The company is executing its strategic vision, focusing on protecting and growing core businesses, amplifying strengths, and diversifying where it has the right to win [25] [26] - The Guardian partnership amplifies strengths in Fixed Income, Multi-Asset, and Model Portfolios, expanding presence in institutional markets and the insurance space [30] - The company repurchased approximately 0.6 million shares in Q1 2025 for $27 million, and the board approved a new buyback authorization of up to $200 million through April 2026 [24]