Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fundraising in Q2 2025 was $1.3 billion, contributing to a total of approximately $4.5 billion for the first half of the year, which is 75% of the original $6 billion target for 2025 [6][14] - Fee-related earnings for Q2 2025 were $46.1 million, reflecting an 8% sequential and 17% year-over-year growth, while fee-earning AUM grew 6% sequentially and 20% year-over-year [6][29] - Total AUM reached $48.7 billion, with organic net inflows of over $600 million in Q2 2025 and $1.3 billion year-to-date [7][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fee-earning AUM rose to $37.2 billion, marking a 20% year-over-year and 6% sequential increase [10][24] - The company reported a 34% year-over-year reduction in redemptions, indicating improved organic growth capabilities [11] - Infrastructure fundraising in 2025 was approximately three times greater than in all of 2024, driven by strong demand for Infrastructure Fund V [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Local investors accounted for approximately 55% of fundraising in 2025, indicating a strong preference for local investment opportunities [21] - The company noted a shift in investor interest towards Latin America as a destination for capital allocation, influenced by geopolitical uncertainties in the U.S. [54][20] - The Brazilian REIT acquisitions are expected to add approximately $600 million in fee-earning AUM, enhancing the company's market position [66] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve a full-year fundraising target of $6.3 billion to $6.6 billion, reflecting a 5% to 10% increase from the original target [6][21] - The strategy includes leveraging acquisitions to enhance growth, as demonstrated by the recent acquisition of seven listed REITs in Brazil [12][66] - The focus on resilient sectors such as agribusiness, food and beverage, and healthcare is expected to drive positive underlying business trends [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the 2025 fee-related earnings target of $200 million to $225 million, with a strong start to the three-year plan [21][30] - The company is well-positioned to navigate global macroeconomic uncertainties, with a focus on local consumption markets rather than export markets [17][20] - Management highlighted the importance of organic growth and the ability to generate revenue independent of M&A and investment returns [7][11] Other Important Information - The company reported a net accrued performance fee balance of $394 million, reflecting a 7% increase from the previous quarter [8] - The effective tax rate for Q2 2025 was 8%, with expectations to hover around 10% annually [31] - A quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share was approved for 2025, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expansion plans in Mexico - Management acknowledged Mexico as an attractive long-term market and discussed potential local partnerships in real estate and credit sectors [36][42] Question: Deployment pipeline in infrastructure - Management indicated a strong pipeline in infrastructure, particularly in Brazil and Colombia, with significant capital available for investment [44][45] Question: Clarification on fundraising guidance - Management clarified that the increased fundraising guidance excludes the recent REIT acquisitions, with interest coming from Asian, Middle Eastern, and local investors [50][52] Question: Timeline for REIT acquisitions consolidation - Management confirmed that the REIT acquisitions are already closed and will start contributing to results in Q3 2025 [66]