{
  "id": 14647483,
  "title": "EQT shares jump 3% after agreeing to buy Stockbridge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/eqt-shares-jump-3-after-agreeing-to-buy-stockbridge",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-15T08:07:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/eqt-to-buy-stockbridge-expanding-its-us-real-estate-business-4950641"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "EQT shares experienced a significant increase of over 3% on Thursday following the Swedish private equity firm's announcement of their agreement to acquire U.S. real estate manager Stockbridge. The deal, valued at approximately $17 billion in fee-generating assets, is expected to conclude in the first quarter of 2027. EQT also disclosed third-quarter gross inflows of €41.6 billion, which were largely driven by the consolidation of Coller Capital. However, the company did not provide any financial guidance during this period. Notably, EQT's fee-generating assets under management grew from €139 billion to €195 billion, while total assets under management expanded from €267 billion to €354 billion. The growth in assets is attributed to the inclusion of €34 billion from Coller Capital, now operating as Coller EQT, following its completion on August 31. Net inflows to key funds reached €10.9 billion, with €10.3 billion stemming from Coller Capital's inclusion. Conversely, net inflows to other strategies amounted to €24.4 billion, with €19 billion linked to Coller Capital. Evergreen strategies saw a modest €0.9 billion in net inflows, bolstered by strong inflows to infrastructure vehicles despite seasonal effects in July and August. Redemptions in evergreens were limited, accounting for approximately 1% of net asset value. The Scaleup Europe Fund, which has secured commitments exceeding €3 billion against a target size of €5 billion, is expected to reach and surpass its target, with fundraising anticipated to continue into the first half of 2027. EQT Healthcare Growth closed at €1.4 billion. Key fund valuations saw a 5% increase in the quarter and a 10% rise over the previous 12 months, with all key funds continuing to perform on or above plan. Infrastructure investments delivered substantial value uplift, driven by the digital and energy sub-sectors. EQT announced gross fund investments totaling €7 billion, along with €2 billion in co-investment opportunities for clients, including the acquisition of Copia Power. Gross fund exits amounted to €3 billion, with €0.4 billion realized for co-investors. CEO Per Franzén emphasized the company's continued focus on driving monetizations and liquidity. EQT did not provide any financial guidance regarding the timing of potential fund activations. In the near future, EQT XI is expected to become active within the next few months, while EQT Infrastructure VII is anticipated to launch around year-end, with an early close in December. Coller EQT is preparing to launch its CIP X fund early next year. The company's net asset value (FAUM) increased from €33 billion to €38 billion when aligned with EQT's reporting framework, as of the third quarter, without affecting fund economics or outlook. EQT reported a workforce of 2,274 full-time equivalent employees at the end of the period, compared to 1,941 a year earlier. Gustav Segerberg became the company's chief financial officer on July 18. Recently, EQT launched a Middle East platform with an office in Abu Dhabi and introduced EQT Nexus Asia, an Asia Pacific-focused evergreen strategy. The company now operates under four segments: Private Capital, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Secondaries.",
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