EQT AB (publ) Q1 Annoucement 2026
Continued strong execution in a volatile market environment
“EQT executed well in a quarter where the market environment was characterized by AI-driven volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. We remained disciplined in selectively pursuing thematic investments, the vast majority of those invested into the AI opportunity. We continued to drive monetizations, highlighted by the $6 billion sale of our remaining public stake in Galderma - the most successful private equity investment ever in terms of capital gain from a single fund. Delivering strong returns at scale is a testament to EQT’s ability to create alpha irrespective of market environment. We made progress on our strategic agenda; the combination with Coller Capital will put EQT in an even better position to become the most attractive global counterparty to clients in the private markets industry. Lastly, fundraising momentum remained encouraging: BPEA IX reached its hard cap, EQT XI is progressing towards a strong first close, and evergreen strategies had a record fundraising quarter.”
Per Franzén,
CEO and Managing Partner
Highlights for the period Jan-Mar 2026 (Jan-Mar 2025)
Strategic highlights
Fundraising
Key funds
Other strategies
Evergreens
Investment activity
Exit activity
Investment performance
People
Other
Events after the reporting period
1) Estimated as of 31 March 2026, translated to EUR from USD based on 0.87 rate
2) The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and certain Coller Capital fund investor consent approvals
3) Source: Preqin, April 2026
4) Note that only co-investments and NAV appreciation are incremental to EQT AB’s FAUM related to evergreens, as fund-of-fund investments is already accounted for in the underlying funds
5) Software investments in Key funds (13 assets in EQT VII-X; three assets in BPEA VIII and BPEA IX)
6) The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and certain Coller Capital fund investor consent approvals, and is expected to close in mid to late Q3 2026
Presentation of EQT AB’s Q1 Announcement 2026
Financial analysts and media are invited to participate in a conference call, including a presentation at 08.30 CEST.
The presentation and a link to follow the webcast and conference call live can be found here and a recording will be available afterwards.
To participate by phone, please register here. You will then receive your personal dial-in details, to be able to ask questions during the Q&A.
Information on EQT AB’s financial reporting
The EQT AB Group has a long-term business model founded on a promise to its fund investors to invest capital, drive value creation and create consistent attractive returns over a 5 to 10-year horizon. The Group’s financial model is primarily affected by the size of its fee-generating assets under management, the performance of the EQT funds and its ability to recruit and retain top talent.
The Group operates in a market driven by long-term trends and thus believes quarterly financial statements are less relevant for investors. However, in order to provide the market with relevant and suitable information about the Group's development, EQT publishes quarterly announcements with key operating numbers that are relevant for the business performance (taking Nasdaq's guidance note for preparing interim management statements into consideration). In addition, a half-year report and a year-end report including financial statements and further information relevant for investors is published. Finally, EQT also publishes an annual report including sustainability reporting.
Contact
Olof Svensson, Head of Shareholder Relations, +46 72 989 09 15
EQT Shareholder Relations, shareholderrelations@eqtpartners.com
Rickard Buch, Head of Corporate Affairs, +46 72 989 09 11
EQT Press Office, press@eqtpartners.com, +46 8 506 55 334
This is information that EQT AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 07.00 CEST on 22 April 2026.
About EQT
EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of more than three decades of developing companies across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has €269 billion in total assets under management (€142 billion in fee-generating assets under management) as of 31 March 2026, within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets.
With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does.
The EQT AB Group comprises EQT AB (publ) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, which include general partners and fund managers of EQT funds as well as entities advising EQT funds. EQT has offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees.
More info: www.eqtgroup.com
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