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P10(PX) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
P10P10(US:PX)2025-05-08 13:32

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company raised and deployed over $1,400,000,000 in gross new fee-paying AUM, marking a record fundraising quarter [6] - Revenue for the first quarter was $67,700,000, a 2% increase year-over-year [20] - Fee-paying assets under management increased to $26,300,000,000, reflecting a 10% year-over-year growth [20] - GAAP net income decreased to $4,700,000 from $5,200,000 in the prior year quarter [23] - Adjusted net income (ANI) was $23,500,000, representing an 8% decrease year-over-year [23] - FRE margin was 45% in the first quarter, holding flat year-over-year [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Private equity strategies raised and deployed $1,200,000,000 [21] - Venture capital solutions raised and deployed $82,000,000 [21] - Private credit strategies added $162,000,000 to fee-paying assets under management [21] - Total catch-up fees in the quarter were $2,800,000, with direct and secondary catch-up fees totaling $2,200,000 [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company closed RCP Direct five with nearly $1,000,000,000 in commitments, a record for RCP [6] - The acquisition of Qualitas Funds added 1,300 LPs to the platform, significantly expanding the global LP base [8] - The company expects to have more than 15 funds in the market throughout the year [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The strategic plan focuses on optimizing organizational structure, driving organic growth, and enhancing transparency [10] - The company aims to deepen and expand its LP base through new investment vehicles and distribution channels [12] - The acquisition of Qualitas Funds is seen as a strategic fit to expand geographic footprint and asset class exposure [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the current operating environment despite potential market volatility [10] - The company anticipates at least $4,000,000,000 of organic gross fundraising in 2025 and double-digit revenue growth [9] - Management highlighted the resilience of strategies in the middle and lower middle market, which are less affected by market fluctuations [15] Other Important Information - The company announced a 7% increase in quarterly dividend to $3.75 per share [24] - Approximately $15,000,000 of stock was repurchased in the first quarter, with $28,500,000 remaining in the share repurchase program [18][25] - The company expects a low single-digit cash tax rate in 2025 due to tax assets [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on catch-up fees related to RCP Direct fund - The April 10 date mentioned was the announcement date, not the close date [30][31] Question: Early results of cross-marketing with 5,000 LPs - The focus is on optimizing data and capitalizing on synergies with the Qualitas Funds team [32][34] Question: Guidance on step downs and expirations - The company is not changing its guidance on step downs and expirations at this time [39] Question: Impact of Qualitas on tax and M&A - The acquisition structure will not change tax amortization, and there is an increase in potential M&A opportunities [46][49] Question: Sentiment from endowments and foundations - There has been little to no impact from recent volatility, and the company is positioned to provide liquidity solutions [57] Question: Contribution from SMAs in fundraising - There was a strong contribution from the SMA pipeline, and the company is focused on providing customized solutions [70][72]