eQ Plc interim report 29 April 2025 at 8:00 AM During the period under review, the Group's net revenue totalled EUR 14.0 million (EUR 16.5 million from 1 Jan. to 31 Dec. 2024). The Group's net fee and commission income was EUR 14.5 million (EUR 16.0 million). The Group's operating profit fell by 34% to EUR 5.8 million (EUR 8.8 million). The Group's profit was EUR 4.6 million (EUR 7.0 million). The consolidated earnings per share were EUR 0.11 (EUR 0.17). The net revenue of the Asset Management segment decre ...

Fundraising and Investment Strategy - eQ Asset Management has successfully raised USD 168 million for the eQ PE XVII US fund at the beginning of 2025, with fundraising efforts set to continue throughout the year [1] - The eQ PE XVII US fund focuses on investing in private equity funds that target equity investments in small and medium-sized companies in the United States and Canada, aiming for a diversified portfolio of 12–15 funds across more than 150 companies [2] Partnership and Historical Performance - eQ has been collaborating with RCP Advisors since 2015, and the current fund marks the sixth US fund raised in this partnership, with RCP being a well-resourced private equity manager specializing in lower middle market North American funds [3] - To date, eQ has raised a total of USD 1.2 billion for its US funds from over 200 clients, indicating a strong track record in the private equity space [3] Capital and Programmes - In late 2024 and early 2025, eQ signed private equity programmes totaling over EUR 330 million, bringing the total capital across current private equity programmes to approximately EUR 1 billion [4] - These private equity programmes typically offer 4–5 year solutions, providing clients with a comprehensive portfolio managed by eQ along with transparent reporting [4] Market Insights and Asset Management - The Head of Private Equity at eQ, Staffan Jåfs, noted that despite a less active M&A market, the small and mid-cap segment has seen more new investments and exits, presenting attractive opportunities in the lower middle market [5] - As of the end of 2024, eQ Asset Management had EUR 13.4 billion in assets under management, with EUR 3.3 billion allocated to private equity funds, demonstrating significant scale in asset management [5]