Brookfield Asset Management Investor Presentation February 2026 Brookfield Asset Management Today 125-year owner-operator and leader across real asset investing Brookfield Asset Management is a leading pure-play global asset manager Long term, structural tailwinds and strong business fundamentals will propel our business, enabling our success today and tomorrow BROOKFIELD.COM 2 Strong fundraising capabilities across flagships and complementary strategies, with continual product expansion Leadership position ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ares Management achieved a record $994 million in management fees for Q4 2025, totaling $3.7 billion for the full year, reflecting a 27% and 25% year-over-year growth respectively [30] - Fee-related earnings (FRE) for the full year increased by 30%, with a record $528 million in Q4, and FRE margins improved to 41.7% [32] - Realized income for Q4 reached a record $589 million, exceeding $1.8 billion for the full year, marking a 26% increase from 2024 [34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The wealth management business saw AUM grow to over $66 billion, a 69% increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance across various strategies [9] - The real estate group raised more than $16 billion for the year, including over $7 billion in Q4, with significant commitments in various funds [19] - The secondaries group raised $12.9 billion for the full year, with AUM increasing by 45%, nearly doubling in size since the acquisition of Landmark [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ares Management's total AUM reached over $622 billion, a 29% increase year-over-year, with significant fundraising activities contributing to this growth [7] - The company reported a record $36 billion in fundraising for Q4, contributing to a total of $113 billion for the year [6] - Deployment across real assets more than doubled from approximately $10 billion in 2024 to over $23 billion in 2025 [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Ares Management is focused on expanding its investment platform and geographic reach, with strategic enhancements including new products and operational efficiencies [9] - The acquisition of GCP has positioned Ares as a top three global owner and operator of industrial real estate, enhancing its real estate and digital infrastructure offerings [9] - The company aims to leverage its diversified product suite to capture growth opportunities across various asset classes and geographies [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the improving transaction environment and pent-up demand for private equity sponsors seeking liquidity solutions [12] - The company anticipates strong demand for its investment strategies in 2026, supported by a substantial dry powder of $156 billion [29] - Management highlighted the resilience of its credit portfolios, with strong fundamentals and improving metrics across various strategies [46] Other Important Information - Ares Management plans to launch its fourth U.S. Senior Direct Lending Fund later in 2026 and its seventh European Direct Lending Fund in early 2027 [18] - The company has initiated over 25 AI projects aimed at enhancing investment decision-making and operational efficiency [9] - Ares has been added to the S&P 500 Index, reflecting its growth and market position [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of software AI disruption on deployment efforts - Management expressed confidence in their software investments, emphasizing the differentiation between various software companies and their resilience against disruption [49][51] Question: Wealth channel performance and sentiment - Management noted strong flows in January and February, with broad-based demand across private credit and core infrastructure products, indicating a positive sentiment despite market volatility [56][62] Question: Outlook for fundraising and deployment in real assets and secondaries - Management confirmed plans for significant fundraising in their flagship credit vehicles, with expectations for strong deployment opportunities in real estate and secondaries [68][70]

TPG Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results San Francisco and Fort Worth, Texas – February 5, 2026 – TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG), a leading global alternative asset management firm, today reported its unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. A detailed presentation is available through the Investor Relations section of TPG's website at shareholders.tpg.com. "2025 was an outstanding year for TPG, marked by exceptional execution across our global franchise. We achie ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ares Management achieved a record $994 million in management fees for Q4 2025, totaling $3.7 billion for the full year, representing a 27% increase quarter-over-quarter and a 25% increase year-over-year [28] - Fee-related earnings (FRE) for the full year increased by 30% compared to the prior period, with a record FRE of $528 million in Q4, reflecting a 33% year-over-year growth [31] - Realized income for Q4 reached a record $589 million, with full-year realized income exceeding $1.8 billion, marking a 26% increase from 2024 [34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The wealth management business saw AUM grow to over $66 billion, a 69% increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance across semi-liquid wealth products [7][22] - The real estate group raised more than $16 billion for the year, including over $7 billion in Q4, with significant commitments in various real estate strategies [18] - The secondaries group raised $12.9 billion for the full year, with AUM increasing by 45%, nearly doubling in size since the acquisition of Landmark [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ares Management's total AUM reached over $622 billion, a 29% increase year-over-year, with $113 billion in total fundraising for 2025 [5] - The company reported a record $46 billion in deployment for Q4, with full-year gross deployment totaling $146 billion, a 37% increase over 2024 [6] - The private equity business reported organic portfolio company EBITDA growth of 13% for the last 12 months in its latest fund, ACOF Six [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Ares Management is focused on expanding its investment platform and geographic reach, with significant investments in new data systems and AI projects to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency [7][8] - The acquisition of GCP has positioned Ares as a global top three owner and operator of industrial real estate, contributing to the growth of its real estate and digital infrastructure offerings [7] - The company aims to leverage its diverse strategies across asset classes and geographies to capture growth opportunities, particularly in real assets and secondaries [68] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the improving transaction environment and pent-up demand for private equity sponsors seeking liquidity solutions, supported by a large inventory of seasoned assets and an improving interest rate environment [12][13] - The company anticipates 2026 to be a significant year for realizing European-style performance fees, with expectations for substantial growth in fee-related performance revenues [28] - Management highlighted strong fundamentals across credit portfolios, with loan-to-value ratios near historical lows and improving interest coverage [34][43] Other Important Information - Ares Management declared a 20% year-over-year increase in its first quarter 2026 common dividend to $1.35 per share [3] - The company has a substantial dry powder of $156 billion, positioning it well for future investments [27] - Ares is well-prepared to navigate market challenges, including potential risks from AI disruptions, with a diversified portfolio and strong fundamentals [42][43] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of software AI disruption on deployment efforts - Management expressed confidence in their software investments, emphasizing the diversification and stability of their portfolio, and noted that the disruption would not significantly impact overall origination volumes [47][50] Question: Wealth channel performance and sentiment - Management reported strong flows in January and February, with broad-based demand across private credit and core infrastructure products, indicating resilience in the wealth channel despite some cyclicality [54][59] Question: Outlook for real assets and secondaries - Management highlighted ongoing growth in real estate and secondaries, with expectations for significant fundraising and deployment opportunities in these areas [64][71]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2025, the company raised $112 billion of capital, reflecting strong demand from various investor types [7] - Fee-bearing capital increased by 12% year-over-year to over $600 billion, with fee-related earnings reaching a record $3 billion, up 22% year-over-year [8] - Distributable earnings were $2.7 billion, an increase of 14% from the prior year [8][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In renewable power, significant investments included acquiring Neoen and National Grid's US renewables platform [15] - The private equity sector saw investments in Chemelex, a global industrial technology business [15] - Infrastructure investments included Hotwire Communications and Colonial Pipeline, enhancing the company's footprint in essential services [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company entered 2026 with a favorable market backdrop, characterized by stabilized interest rates and resilient economic growth [9] - There is renewed global demand for real assets that generate stable cash flows, particularly in the context of inflation protection [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to double its business by 2030 and achieve a 15% annualized earnings growth [10] - A significant focus is on expanding access to private assets for individual investors through retirement and long-duration savings vehicles [10] - The company is well-positioned to capture growth opportunities in infrastructure, private equity, and credit sectors [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about 2026, expecting strong fundraising momentum and growth across various platforms [25] - The company anticipates a record year for fundraising, particularly in private equity and infrastructure [19][25] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet and liquidity to support growth initiatives [33] Other Important Information - The board of directors approved a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.50025 per share, payable on March 31, 2026 [34] - The company plans to enhance disclosure around partner managers to provide clearer insights into its evolving platform [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is secondaries a strategically important area for the company? - Management acknowledged that secondaries are a growing segment and will be opportunistic in exploring this area, focusing on highly additive opportunities [37][38] Question: Can you elaborate on the growth outlook for 2026? - Management expects growth rates in the mid- to high teens, driven by strong fundraising and deployment activity, with several initiatives expected to add $200 million to fee-related earnings [40][42] Question: How does the company view AI-related disruption? - Management sees AI as a net positive, with minimal exposure to software businesses, focusing instead on long-term contracted real assets [48][49] Question: What is the company's liquidity position? - The company has over $3 billion in liquidity, which supports growth initiatives and capital deployment [52][56] Question: How is the company positioned in the credit market? - Management noted robust demand for credit, particularly in real asset and asset-backed lending, with modest redemptions in private wealth strategies [76][77] Question: What is the outlook for the wealth channel? - The company expects continued growth in the wealth channel, driven by new product launches and strong early reception [80][81]

Core Insights - The traditional structure of 401(k) plans has limited investment options, but recent regulatory changes are enabling plans to offer a broader range of alternatives [2][3] - An executive order from President Trump in August 2025 is set to allow the Department of Labor to modify ERISA guidance, facilitating access to alternative investments such as private equity, real estate, and digital assets within 401(k) plans [3] - The introduction of "TDF 2.0" is anticipated, which will incorporate a small allocation to alternatives alongside traditional assets in target-date funds [6] Investment Options Assessment - While new investment options are emerging, significant changes to fund menus are not expected immediately; rather, incremental adjustments are likely [5] - The decision-making process for participants regarding the new options, particularly "TDF 2.0," may be challenging due to the complexity of assessing the value of alternatives compared to traditional funds [7] - The fee structure associated with alternative investments is a critical factor, as alternatives do not always guarantee better performance than traditional assets [8][9]

Summary of Taaleri's Capital Markets Day - September 02, 2025 Company Overview - **Company Name**: Taaleri - **Established**: February 2007 - **Assets Under Management**: €2.7 billion - **Guarantee Insurance Portfolio**: €1.7 billion - **Employees**: Approximately 130 - **Revenue (LTM)**: €63.1 million - **Sustainability Focus**: 88% of products have sustainability objectives or promote sustainability characteristics [6][7][10] Strategic Objectives (2026-2028) - **Identity**: Taaleri positions itself as a front runner in investment and asset management, focusing on transformational opportunities in private capital [5][12] - **Purpose**: Leverage expertise and capital to power long-term returns for customers [5] - **Growth Areas**: - **Carantea**: Targeting over 10% growth in insurance service results, expanding distribution channels, and investigating growth opportunities in neighboring markets [22][24] - **Private Asset Management**: Plans to grow fund sizes within existing strategies and launch new product groups [26] - **Development Capital**: Aiming for returns on equity that exceed group-level targets [31] Market Trends - **Private Capital Market Growth**: Expected to grow at double-digit rates, with real estate growth forecasted to increase from 5% to 9%, infrastructure declining from 16% to 10%, and private equity remaining stable at 12% [18][19] - **Finnish Housing Market**: The housing market peaked in 2021 with €22.5 billion in new loans, but saw a decline of over 40% in the following year. However, a recovery is noted with a 18% increase in home transactions in the first half of 2025 [46][47] Business Segments - **Carantea**: Specializes in credit risk insurance, primarily for residential mortgages and corporate loans. The company has underwritten over 100,000 guarantees since 2005 [42][45] - **Insurance Revenue**: Maintained at €18.7 million despite market downturns, with a combined ratio of 34% indicating stable profitability [54][62] - **Investment Portfolio**: €158 million, with 75% in fixed income investments, reflecting a conservative risk approach [56] Key Priorities for Garantia 1. **Increase Market Share**: Focus on residential mortgage guarantees as a primary collateral option in Finland [59] 2. **Expand Distribution**: Building partnerships with new lenders and exploring opportunities in the Baltic States and Nordics [60] 3. **Capital Optimization**: Ensure optimal use of capital to maintain solvency and provide stable dividends [60] Financial Performance - **Insurance Revenue**: €19.5 million for the last twelve months, with operating profit at €18.2 million [62] - **Dividend Payments**: Taaleri has paid €93 million in dividends to its parent company since acquiring Garantia in 2015 [63] Additional Insights - **Regulatory Impact**: Changes in financial sector regulations may favor guarantees over physical collateral, providing a potential tailwind for growth [50][52] - **Consumer Confidence**: Remains below long-term averages, affecting housing market recovery and demand for guarantees [48] Conclusion Taaleri is strategically positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in the private capital market and the housing sector, with a strong focus on sustainability and expertise in investment management. The company aims to enhance its market presence through strategic growth initiatives and partnerships while maintaining a conservative risk profile in its operations.

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The group reported a 6.4% increase in operating NPAT to AUD 100.8 million, translating to an operating EPS of 12.2 cents per security, and distributions of 10.4 cents per security, both up 4% from the previous year [22][21] - Statutory NPAT was AUD 82.7 million, lower than operating NPAT due to fair valuation impacts of property investments [22] - FY '26 operating EPS guidance is set at 13.4 cents, indicating a significant increase from the current year [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Property Funds Management segment delivered an operating EBITDA of AUD 59.6 million, up from AUD 57.9 million last year, reflecting resilience despite a subdued transactional environment [24] - The Property Investment segment contributed a consolidated EBITDA of AUD 87.7 million, an increase from the prior year [25] - Centuria Bass Credit generated AUD 27 million in operating EBITDA, with AUM expanding over 21% year-on-year to AUD 2.3 billion [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Centuria's transactional activity totaled close to AUD 3 billion, including approximately AUD 500 million of acquisitions and AUD 630 million of real estate finance transactions [10] - The group maintained a high portfolio occupancy rate of 95% with a robust average lease term of 5.3 years [10] - The unlisted platform's performance fees amounted to AUD 7 million booked to P&L, with AUD 32 million collected from divestments [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to target over AUD 1 billion in real estate acquisitions in FY '26, focusing on alternative property markets and innovative fund structures [4][35] - The introduction of Reset Data is expected to contribute to earnings growth, with anticipated revenue generation from its AI marketplace and AI factory starting in FY '26 [4][18] - Centuria plans to continue proactive capital management and seek new lower-cost corporate debt sources [36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the improving real estate investment environment due to falling cash rates and increasing transaction volumes [6][35] - The company anticipates a continued increase in investor appetite for real estate funds, driven by lower competing deposit and fixed interest rate returns [7][35] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet and liquidity to support growth initiatives [29][30] Other Important Information - Centuria's net asset value per security remained steady at AUD 1.79, with operating gearing at 12.3% [29] - The company has raised an additional AUD 100 million in liquidity and expects to repay its secured ASX listed redeemable notes ahead of maturity [30] - The weighted average debt duration has been extended from 2.3 years to 3.2 years, enhancing financial stability [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about payout ratio and DPS guidance - Management acknowledged that their payout ratio has been higher than peers and indicated a minor adjustment to address this, but did not commit to future forecasts [42][44] Question: Clarification on the AUD 1 billion acquisition guidance - The AUD 1 billion figure is a gross number, with approximately AUD 200 million already secured from a recent acquisition [45][46] Question: Potential implications of proportional consolidation of earnings - Management indicated that while there could be implications, they believe the new reporting structure aligns better with peers and enhances transparency [48][50] Question: Guidance on innovative fund structures and potential IPOs - Management confirmed that guidance includes a range of raisings, with ongoing work on new fund structures, but specifics on sectors for potential IPOs are still being developed [51][54] Question: Equity inflows and mix for FY '26 - Management expects a good mix of retail and institutional capital, with a focus on expanding institutional partnerships [58] Question: Competition in the Bass Credit market - Management acknowledged increased competition and margin pressure but noted a recent uptick in market activity [60]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fee related earnings increased by 16% to $676 million, while distributable earnings rose by 12% to $613 million [8][34] - Capital raised in the quarter totaled $22 billion, with a total of $97 billion raised over the past twelve months, driving fee bearing capital to $563 billion, a 10% increase year over year [8][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Infrastructure business saw major transactions totaling over $30 billion in enterprise value, including significant acquisitions like Colonial Pipeline and Duke Energy Florida [21][22] - Real estate monetization activity increased significantly, with $15 billion in sales across various sectors, including senior housing and hospitality [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fundraising environment is described as robust, with a notable increase in capital raised in Europe and a strong performance in complementary strategies [48] - The demand for high-quality assets is reflected in the significant increase in monetization activity, with over $55 billion in asset sales announced year to date [22][23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on long-term investment themes of digitalization, decarbonization, and deglobalization, particularly in AI infrastructure and renewable energy [10][43] - Strategic partnerships have been formed, including a $10 billion public-private investment program with the Swedish government and a renewable energy agreement with Google [18][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the current market environment, highlighting strong demand for mission-critical assets and the ability to deploy capital effectively [15][33] - The company anticipates continued growth in fundraising and investment activity, supported by a robust pipeline and favorable market conditions [33][34] Other Important Information - The company is expanding its private wealth and retirement platform, Brookfield Wealth, aiming to raise over $30 billion in capital this year [30] - A quarterly dividend of 43.75¢ per share was declared, payable to shareholders of record as of August 29 [42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Fundraising backdrop and expectations for 2026 - Management characterized the fundraising environment as incredibly robust, expecting this year to surpass last year's fundraising totals [46][48] Question: Access to the broader retirement market - Management emphasized that success will depend on having the right products to meet investor needs, with a focus on real assets that provide stable cash flows [50][53] Question: Growth in the U.S. retail channel and Just acquisition - The Just Group acquisition is expected to add stable fee-bearing capital, enhancing the company's footprint in the UK retirement market [56][57] Question: Real estate market outlook - Deployment in real estate has doubled year to date, with a robust recovery in the capital markets supporting high-quality platforms [73][75] Question: Expense outlook and margin expansion - Management expects expenses to grow around 10% year over year, with a focus on building capabilities in various areas [78][80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ares Management reported a quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share, representing a 20% increase compared to the same quarter last year [4] - The company achieved a record management fee of $900 million, reflecting a 24% year-over-year increase [33] - Fee-related earnings (FRE) for the quarter were $409 million, marking a 26% year-over-year growth, with FRE margins at 41.2% [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total assets under management (AUM) increased to $572 billion, showing a quarter-over-quarter organic growth of 19% on an annualized basis [8] - Fee-paying AUM (FPAUM) rose to $350 billion, representing a quarter-over-quarter organic growth of 17% on an annualized basis [9] - The secondaries business saw a 29% increase in AUM to nearly $34 billion, with $2.5 billion raised during the quarter [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the U.S. direct lending market, the company experienced a year-over-year comparable EBITDA growth of 13% with a low loan-to-value ratio of 43% [25] - European direct lending showed strong performance with a loan-to-value ratio of 49% and interest coverage of 2.3x, indicating healthy credit quality [70] - The company raised over $1.3 billion in infrastructure, including $850 million for its first Japan data center development fund [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Ares Management is focused on expanding its wealth distribution network, now partnering with over 80 firms globally, a 33% increase year-over-year [19] - The company is optimistic about the growth potential in the data center and digital infrastructure sectors, leveraging its recent GCP acquisition [30] - Ares aims to capitalize on the increasing demand for private credit and alternative investments, particularly in the wealth channel [41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the business amid market volatility, with strong fundraising and investment performance [7] - The company anticipates a strengthening transaction market environment in the third quarter, supported by lower short-term rates and significant private equity dry powder [28] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a balance between capital growth and quality deployment to mitigate risks [60] Other Important Information - The integration of GCP is progressing well, with expected synergies contributing positively to the financial outlook [32] - The company reported a net accrued performance income balance of $1.1 billion, an 8.5% increase from the previous quarter [10] - Ares Management's insurance platform, Aspida, generated over $1.9 billion in new premiums during the quarter, indicating strong demand [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on private credit and institutional demands - Management noted that while private credit fundraising has been down sequentially, Ares continues to see institutional appetite for private credit, maintaining fee structures despite market pressures [47][49] Question: Opportunities in alternative investments - Management emphasized their commitment to democratizing access to alternative investments and readiness to offer products as the market opens [56][58] Question: Update on deployment pipelines - Management expressed confidence in the growing pipelines across various business segments, including direct lending and real estate, despite market fluctuations [64] Question: Comparison of European and U.S. direct lending markets - Management indicated that European markets are becoming more attractive due to different rate trajectories, with credit quality remaining stable across both regions [70] Question: Investment in distribution and partnerships - Management confirmed ongoing investments in product development and distribution efforts, particularly in international markets, to drive growth [76][78]