3Q25 Earnings Review 2 • The pipeline of new institutional mandates not yet funded: Before they are funded, institutional mandates do not represent legally binding commitments to fund and, accordingly, the possibility exists that not all mandates will be funded in the amounts and at the times currently anticipated, or that mandates ultimately will not be funded. • The achievement of our Private Markets AUM target: Our ability to achieve our private markets AUM target is subject to the current market environ ...

Financial Performance - Record quarter-end AUM of $829 billion, with 17% in Private Wealth and 83% in Asset Management[5] - 2Q25 adjusted base management fees were up +6% y/y & down -2% q/q, compared to channel avg AUM levels up +8% y/y & down -1% q/q[18] - The firm's blended base fee rate was 38.7 bps in 2Q25, down -2% q/q & y/y, reflecting mix shift[7] - Adjusted operating margin was 32.3% in 2Q25, compared to 30.8% in 2Q24 and 33.7% in 1Q25[10,31] - AB Holding adjusted diluted net income per unit was $0.76 in 2Q25, compared to $0.71 in 2Q24 and $0.80 in 1Q25[10,31] Flows and AUM Composition - Active outflows of $4.8 billion in 2Q25, skewed in April, with demand rebounding in June and pipeline building[5] - Retail posted its first outflowing quarter as overseas demand steps back from turbulent macro[18] - Institutional channel saw positive active net flows in 2Q, >$300 million, driven by taxable FI and alts; outflows concentrated in equities, ~60% passive[25] - Private alts fundraising ~$0.6 billion in 2Q, broad-based across franchises[30] - Equitable ("EQH") AUM reached $137.8 billion in 2Q25, compared to $127.1 billion in 2Q24 and $132.1 billion in 1Q25[10] - Private Markets AUM* reached $77.1 billion in 2Q25, compared to $64.1 billion in 2Q24 and $75.3 billion in 1Q25[10] Strategic Initiatives and Outlook - The company is targeting $90-$100 billion AUM in Private Markets by 2027[9] - The company expects total FY25 performance fees of $110–$130 million, up from $90–105 million across private and public strategies[39,41] - The company is on track for 33% FY25 margins assuming flat markets[42]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, total company operational sales grew 22% and organic sales grew 17%, exceeding the guidance range of 13% to 15% [6][23] - Adjusted EPS for Q2 was $0.75, representing a 23% increase, also surpassing the guidance range of $0.71 to $0.73 [6][23] - Adjusted operating margin was 27.6%, an increase of 50 basis points compared to Q2 2024 [7][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Urology sales grew 28% operationally and 6% organically, driven by stone management and prosthetic urology franchises [11] - Endoscopy grew 8% globally, with double-digit growth in the U.S., supported by strong performance in key products [12] - Cardiology sales increased by 28%, with interventional cardiology therapy sales growing 9% [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. operational growth was 31%, primarily driven by the cardiovascular portfolio [8][9] - EMEA grew 2% operationally, with 7% growth excluding the Accurate Valve discontinuation [9] - Asia Pacific saw a 15% operational growth, led by strong performance in Japan, China, and Australia [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its portfolio and investing in clinical evidence to support new technologies [15][21] - There is a commitment to strategic acquisitions and high-growth adjacencies, with recent acquisitions of Sonae V and Entera Medical [26] - The company aims to continue outpacing market growth through organic portfolio enhancements and strategic M&A [94] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth trajectory, expecting full-year organic growth to be in the range of 14% to 15% [28][29] - The anticipated impact of tariffs and the Accurate Valve discontinuation was discussed, with expectations for gross margin to remain flat for the year [24][45] - Management highlighted the importance of clinical data and reimbursement developments in driving future growth [72][75] Other Important Information - The company received a credit rating upgrade from Moody's to A3, reflecting improved financial stability [26] - Free cash flow for Q2 was $1,129 million, with expectations for full-year free cash flow to be approximately $3,500 million [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: WATCHMAN growth and durability - Management noted strong growth in WATCHMAN, driven by safety and efficacy, with expectations for continued growth in the future [35][38] Question: Gross margin concerns - Management addressed the impact of the Accurate Valve discontinuation on gross margin, emphasizing strong sales performance and cost controls [42][44] Question: Growth vectors for EP business - Management highlighted market growth, PFA adoption, and new product introductions as key growth drivers for the electrophysiology business [49][50] Question: MedSurg business performance - Management emphasized strong performance in Endoscopy and Neuromodulation, with expectations for continued growth despite some competitive pressures [55][60] Question: ASC setting and growth implications - Management expressed optimism about the ASC setting, viewing it as a positive development for future growth despite potential challenges [64][68] Question: Renal denervation market potential - Management discussed the potential of the renal denervation market, emphasizing the importance of clinical trials and market positioning [71][75] Question: Evolution of the EP portfolio - Management outlined plans for expanding the EP portfolio, including new product launches and indication expansions [78][82]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q2 2025, the company achieved 8% adjusted and organic revenue growth and 16% adjusted EPS growth, with an adjusted operating margin of 39.6%, an increase of 120 basis points year-over-year [5][33] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $1,200,000,000, with expectations of approximately $5,500,000,000 for the full year [34][35] - The company refined its full-year organic revenue growth guidance to approximately 10%, at the low end of the previous range of 10% to 12% [7][46] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Merchant Solutions segment, organic revenue growth was 9% for both the quarter and year-to-date, with Clover revenue growing 30% in Q2 [35][39] - The Financial Solutions segment saw organic revenue growth of 7% in the quarter, driven by strong growth in issuing and digital payments [40][42] - Clover's volume growth was reported at 8%, with an adjusted growth of 11% excluding the gateway conversion [10][36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a significant increase in Clover's value-added services (VAS) revenue, which grew 52% [11] - The international expansion of Clover is progressing well, particularly in Brazil, Mexico, and Canada, with new partnerships enhancing market penetration [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its Clover platform through new products, markets, and partnerships, aiming to enhance its distribution channels and drive growth [9][20] - Strategic initiatives include the launch of Clover Hospitality and partnerships with TD Bank and Adobe to enhance service offerings [14][21] - The company is also investing in its digital payment solutions and cash flow management tools to meet evolving customer needs [30][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in capturing strategic and financial benefits from new product launches, despite some delays in execution [6][7] - The macroeconomic environment has been uncertain, impacting the timing of product rollouts and client implementations [78][79] - The company anticipates an acceleration in organic revenue growth in the second half of the year, particularly in the Merchant Solutions segment [46] Other Important Information - The company returned $2,200,000,000 to shareholders through share repurchases in the quarter, increasing its share repurchase guidance to approximately 130% of free cash flow [5][44] - Total debt outstanding was $29,600,000,000, with a debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio steady at 2.9 times [43][44] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on Clover Capital penetration - Management acknowledged that Clover Capital is underpenetrated compared to peers and discussed ongoing efforts to unlock total addressable market (TAM) through operational refinements and risk management strategies [49][52] Question: Changes in merchant growth rate expectations - Management clarified that the refinement in growth expectations is due to a combination of slower product rollouts and macroeconomic factors, not a decline in product quality [58][60] Question: Details on merchant operating margins - Management explained that the decline in merchant margins was anticipated due to acquisitions and investments in marketing and product development, which are expected to yield long-term benefits [85][88] Question: Acceleration in growth rates for the second half - Management indicated that the expected acceleration in growth rates is supported by easier year-over-year comparisons and continued expansion of Clover and Commerce Hub [91][94]

Financial Performance Highlights - Moody's achieved its second-highest Q2 revenue on record[9] - Moody's Analytics (MA) Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $33 billion, an increase of 8% year-over-year[9] - Adjusted Operating Margin increased by 130 basis points to 509%[12] - Adjusted Diluted EPS increased by 9% to $356[12] Moody's Investors Service (MIS) Performance - MIS revenue outpaced issuance by approximately 12%[13] - MIS achieved an Adjusted Operating Margin of 642%, up 100 basis points[12, 16] - Total MIS rated issuance guidance was updated to reflect a decrease in the low-single-digit to mid-single-digit percent range[27, 36] Moody's Analytics (MA) Performance - MA experienced strong recurring revenue growth, with recurring revenue accounting for 96% of total revenue[19] - MA's Adjusted Operating Margin increased by 360 basis points to 321%[12, 19] - Decision Solutions led with 10% ARR growth[12] - MA revenue grew by 11% year-over-year[19] Updated Full Year 2025 Guidance - MCO revenue growth is projected to be in the mid-single-digit percent range[10] - Adjusted Diluted EPS is now expected to be in the range of $1350 to $1400[12] - The company plans to repurchase at least $13 billion in shares[39]