Top-line Revenue Growth
First half revenue of USD 108.3 million, up 17% year-on-year, driven by higher management fees and strong risk-adjusted investment performance.
Earnings and Profitability Momentum
Adjusted EBITDA of USD 48.2 million, up 17% from H1 FY25; adjusted EPS and adjusted NPAT both increased ~7% (adjusted NPAT USD 29.8 million).
Lighthouse Outperformance
Lighthouse generated record adjusted EBITDA of USD 28.9 million (up 9% YoY); Lighthouse performance fees were USD 39 million (up from USD 31.7 million, ~+23%), and management fees grew 8% with AUM at USD 17.3 billion and average management fee rate improving from 54 bps to 56 bps.
NGI Strategic Earnings Strength
NGI Strategic increased earnings contribution by 32% to USD 19.3 million and distributions received of USD 22.3 million (up from USD 16.6 million, ~+34%), reflecting strong private markets cash generation in H1.
AUM Growth and Scale
Partner-firm level AUM at USD 84 billion (up 6% over 12 months); ownership-adjusted AUM increased to ~USD 29 billion (noted a 5% increase during the period and a 7% increase over 12 months, ~USD +1.9 billion).
Fee Yield and Revenue Composition
Five-year average total fee yield rose 5 basis points to 1.14%; average management fee yield ~74 bps (range 72–75 bps); NGI Strategic average management fee rate ~1.2% (up 2 bps). Performance fee yield for CY25 was 41 bps (above long-term avg of 39 bps but below prior year 47 bps).
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Net assets USD 795 million; investments in Partner Firms USD 670 million; net debt to adjusted EBITDA 0.6x (well inside 1.5x target); access to USD 100 million credit facility (2029 maturity) with only ~30% drawn, providing capacity for growth and M&A.
Active Growth Pipeline and M&A Focus
Management reports an active pipeline (2–3 developed opportunities and broader funnel) focused on specialized private markets, real assets and selective liquid alternatives; continued acquisitive growth intent and reinvestment of operating cash.