Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total asset footprint increased by 5% year over year, reaching $986 billion [4] - Assets Under Management (AUM) grew by $11 billion or 9% compared to the prior year, totaling $141 billion [5] - Assets Under Administration (AUA) rose by $35 billion or 4% year over year, amounting to $845 billion [5] - Quarterly GAAP EPS was $1.28, with non-GAAP EPS at $1.31 based on adjusted net income of $72 million [6] - Fee-related earnings for the quarter increased by 31% compared to the prior year [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total fee-earning AUM reached $74 billion, growing by $6.7 billion or 10% year over year [7] - Customized separate account fee-earning AUM grew by $2.1 billion or 5% over the last twelve months [10] - Specialized funds fee-earning AUM increased by $4.6 billion or 16% year over year, totaling $34 billion [11] - The blended fee rate improved to 64 basis points, benefiting from a shift towards higher fee rate specialized funds [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The evergreen platform AUM approached $12.5 billion, representing a growth of nearly 65% over the last twelve months [16] - Net inflows for the evergreen platform surpassed $1 billion for the first time in a quarter [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding strategic partnerships and enhancing distribution channels to meet diverse customer needs [31][33] - Continued emphasis on the evergreen platform as a key growth driver, with plans to launch new products targeting various investor segments [19][20] - The company aims to maintain a long-term growth perspective, viewing its investments alongside clients as crucial for future expansion [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the growth trajectory, citing strong performance across all business fronts [7][62] - The company anticipates increased exit activity in the second half of the year, contingent on a favorable macroeconomic environment [49] - Management highlighted the importance of educating clients on the tactical use of evergreen products as a portfolio management tool [56] Other Important Information - Management and advisory fees decreased by 4% year over year, primarily due to retro fees [21] - Total expenses decreased by $8 million compared to the prior year, with compensation and benefits down by $9 million [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the DBS private banking relationship - Management described the relationship as an expansion of existing strategies, focusing on diverse distribution methods and technology integration [31][36] Question: Status of fund secondary fund six and marketing for fund seven - Management confirmed that fund six is more than halfway invested and that marketing for fund seven has not yet begun [38][39] Question: Drivers of growth in customized separate accounts - Management indicated that growth was driven by new sales, re-ups, and increased investment activity, with a strong pipeline of business [42][45] Question: Incentive fee trajectory and market conditions - Management noted that a positive macro backdrop could lead to increased exit opportunities and a rise in incentive fees in the latter half of the year [48][49] Question: Institutional demand for the Evergreen Fund - Management reported that approximately 15% of flows into the Evergreen product came from institutional investors, with the remainder from retail wealth [52][56] Question: Outlook for G&A expenses - Management expects G&A expenses to remain around $33 million per quarter, with some increases anticipated due to revenue-related expenses [58][59]