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EQT closes combination with Coller Capital
EQT AB ("EQT") has today completed its combination with Coller Capital ("Coller" and the "Transaction"). The Transaction advances EQT's ambition to build the most attractive private markets firm of scale, delivering industry-leading performance and solutions globally.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EQT AB ("EQT") has today completed its combination with Coller Capital ("Coller" and the "Transaction"). The Transaction advances EQT's ambition to build the most attractive private markets firm of scale, delivering industry-leading performance and solutions globally. Coller – now operating as Coller EQT – is one of the largest dedicated secondaries platforms globally, with a 36-year track record of innovation. The Coller EQT brand reinforces the continued independence of its origination, underwriting and investment decision-making. It is a leader in the fast-growing secondaries market: in the first half of 2026, secondaries transaction volumes surpassed $120 billion, the strongest first half on record and up nearly 20% year-on-year3. Coller EQT offers a diversified client proposition spanning closed-ended funds, evergreen products and insurance-dedicated solutions. The Transaction adds 9 new strategies to EQT's client offering across both private equity and credit secondaries and deepens EQT's position with insurance and private wealth clients. As a result of the Transaction, EQT's total assets under management now amount to €341 billion (€186 billion in fee-generating assets under management)4, including a combined evergreen platform surpassing €10 billion in net asset value. Per Franzén, CEO and Managing Partner of EQT, said: "For more than three decades, we have built our business around our clients' evolving needs. They are looking for a responsible, long-term partner who can both deliver strong returns and help them achieve their strategic portfolio objectives. Coller EQT represents a natural next step on that journey: a scaled platform of high-performing investment strategies and liquidity solutions designed to serve institutional and individual investors. We remain committed to doubling Coller's FAUM within four years, and I'm delighted to welcome Jeremy and the entire Coller team to EQT as we begin this next chapter together." Jeremy Coller, Head and CIO of Coller EQT and member of EQT's Executive Committee, commented: "Secondaries are one of the most compelling opportunities in private capital today and, as the market matures, my personal expectation is that in the long-term secondaries will become private equity. After 36 years mastering our craft we're a leader in the market, and this combination will allow us to do even more for our investors, while maintaining the independence of our world-class origination and investment process. Thank you to Per and everyone at EQT for welcoming the Coller team with open arms." Key Transaction details 1,3 Evercore H1 2026 Secondary Market Review 2,4 As of 30 June 2026 5 Approximately $65 million of the base consideration was payable in cash at completion. The final cash portion is subject to customary purchase price adjustments based on Coller Capital's completion accounts Contact EQT Press Office, [email protected] This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com https://news.cision.com/eqt/r/eqt-closes-combination-with-coller-capital,c4389695 The following files are available for download: View original content: https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/eqt-closes-combination-with-coller-capital-302864808.html