Record assets under management growth of CHF 7.1bn (+41%) in 2007

Record assets under management growth of CHF 7.1bn (+41%) in 2007

Press release


Baar-Zug, 10 January 2008

Partners Group, the Switzerland-based global alternative asset manager, announces that the estimated assets under management (AuM) as of 31 December 2007 have reached CHF 24.4 billion, corresponding to a net growth of CHF 7.1 billion for the full year 2007 and representing the highest ever annual increase.

The breakdown of AuM is as follows: CHF 16.7 billion private equity, CHF 2.4 billion private debt, CHF 0.3 billion private real estate, CHF 1.4 billion listed alternative investments, CHF 2.7 billion hedge funds, and CHF 0.9 billion in Partners Group's wealth management practice. The net revenue margin of new assets raised is expected to be in line with previous periods.

Direct AuM growth for the year – representing new assets raised and increases of existing investment programs - amounted to CHF 8.6 billion, with CHF 4.3 billion achieved in each of the half-year periods. Redemptions for the year totaled CHF 1.6 billion, exclusively stemming from the public alternative investment strategies business. Other factors – mainly foreign exchange effects – contributed marginally with CHF 0.1 billion.

The firm's outlook for 2008 remains positive with a solid inflow of assets expected across many open products in the different business lines, with the target to reach CHF 30 billion in AuM by the end of the year.

In terms of corporate development Partners Group also experienced strong growth in 2007 with 273 employees as of 31 December 2007. To further strengthen its local presence in Asia, Partners Group intends opening new offices in Beijing and Sydney during the first half of 2008. In addition, a Luxembourg office will be established in the coming months to support the growth of investment fund products and to better service clients located in this financial centre.

Partners Group's senior management will hold a conference call today at 09.00 am CET. Dial-in details can be obtained using the contact details below. The audited financial figures for 2007 will be published on 10 March 2008.

Key dates 2008

10 March 2008

Annual results 2007

11 April 2008

Annual general meeting

8 July 2008

Pre-close announcement AuM as of 30 June 2008

2 September 2008

Semi-annual results as of 30 June 2008

About Partners Group

Partners Group is a global alternative asset management firm with over CHF 24 billion in investment programs under management in private equity, private debt, private real estate, listed alternative investments, hedge funds and alternative beta strategies. The firm manages a broad range of funds, structured products and customized portfolios for an international clientele of institutional investors, private banks and distribution partners. Partners Group is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has offices in London, Guernsey, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Tokyo. The firm employs over 270 people, is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange (symbol: PGHN) with a market capitalization of around CHF 4 billion and majority owned by its 38 Partners & Principals and employees.

 

Investor enquiries:

Dr. Cyrill Wipfli

Business Strategy & Corporate Development

Phone: +41 41 768 85 71

E-mail: [email protected]

 

Media enquiries:

Tamara Krebs

Communications

Phone: +41 41 768 85 26

E-mail: [email protected]

 

www.partnersgroup.net

Press release


Baar-Zug, 10 January 2008

Partners Group, the Switzerland-based global alternative asset manager, announces that the estimated assets under management (AuM) as of 31 December 2007 have reached CHF 24.4 billion, corresponding to a net growth of CHF 7.1 billion for the full year 2007 and representing the highest ever annual increase.

The breakdown of AuM is as follows: CHF 16.7 billion private equity, CHF 2.4 billion private debt, CHF 0.3 billion private real estate, CHF 1.4 billion listed alternative investments, CHF 2.7 billion hedge funds, and CHF 0.9 billion in Partners Group's wealth management practice. The net revenue margin of new assets raised is expected to be in line with previous periods.

Direct AuM growth for the year – representing new assets raised and increases of existing investment programs - amounted to CHF 8.6 billion, with CHF 4.3 billion achieved in each of the half-year periods. Redemptions for the year totaled CHF 1.6 billion, exclusively stemming from the public alternative investment strategies business. Other factors – mainly foreign exchange effects – contributed marginally with CHF 0.1 billion.

The firm's outlook for 2008 remains positive with a solid inflow of assets expected across many open products in the different business lines, with the target to reach CHF 30 billion in AuM by the end of the year.

In terms of corporate development Partners Group also experienced strong growth in 2007 with 273 employees as of 31 December 2007. To further strengthen its local presence in Asia, Partners Group intends opening new offices in Beijing and Sydney during the first half of 2008. In addition, a Luxembourg office will be established in the coming months to support the growth of investment fund products and to better service clients located in this financial centre.

Partners Group's senior management will hold a conference call today at 09.00 am CET. Dial-in details can be obtained using the contact details below. The audited financial figures for 2007 will be published on 10 March 2008.

Key dates 2008

10 March 2008

Annual results 2007

11 April 2008

Annual general meeting

8 July 2008

Pre-close announcement AuM as of 30 June 2008

2 September 2008

Semi-annual results as of 30 June 2008

About Partners Group

Partners Group is a global alternative asset management firm with over CHF 24 billion in investment programs under management in private equity, private debt, private real estate, listed alternative investments, hedge funds and alternative beta strategies. The firm manages a broad range of funds, structured products and customized portfolios for an international clientele of institutional investors, private banks and distribution partners. Partners Group is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has offices in London, Guernsey, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Tokyo. The firm employs over 270 people, is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange (symbol: PGHN) with a market capitalization of around CHF 4 billion and majority owned by its 38 Partners & Principals and employees.

 

Investor enquiries:

Dr. Cyrill Wipfli

Business Strategy & Corporate Development

Phone: +41 41 768 85 71

E-mail: [email protected]

 

Media enquiries:

Tamara Krebs

Communications

Phone: +41 41 768 85 26

E-mail: [email protected]

 

www.partnersgroup.net