Private markets asset manager Eurazeo saw its assets under management (AUM) rise by four per cent in the first half of 2025 to €36.8bn (£31.9bn).
Fee-paying AUM rose eight per cent to €27.8bn, including an increase of 10 per cent for third parties.
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Its third-party fundraising remained consistent at €2.1bn, the same as in the first half of 2024. Balance sheet realisations increased, with a growth in exits expected this year.
“Eurazeo continues to rigorously roll-out its strategic roadmap in a more uncertain economic environment,” said chief executives Christophe Bavière and William Kadouch-Chassaing.
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“Asset management growth is supported by solid fundraising with both institutional and retail clients, reflecting the relevant positioning of our investment strategies and their performance.
“As announced, balance sheet asset rotation increased for the second year running, and several transactions are planned for the second half of the year. These financial flows will allow us to continue to improve shareholder return, particularly through the scheduled acceleration of share buybacks.”
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