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EQT to Combine with Coller Capital

Acquisition announced London, Sweden
USD3.2M
Deal Value

EQT has signed an agreement to acquire Coller Capital, a global secondaries firm with nearly $50 billion in total assets under management. The combination advances EQT's ambition to build the most attractive private markets firm of scale, delivering industry-leading performance and solutions globally.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The transaction includes a contingent consideration of up to USD 500 million based on Coller Capital’s business performance in the 12 months up to and including March 2029, to be funded in cash. Coller Capital manages nearly USD 50 billion in private equity, private credit, and other private market vehicles. Coller Capital has a global team of 330 professionals, including 77 investment professionals, based in 11 offices around the world.

Deal Size
The base consideration of USD 3.2 billion is to be funded through newly issued EQT ordinary shares, with up to USD 500 million in contingent consideration to be funded in cash
Location
Headquartered in the UK, Coller Capital has a global team of 330 professionals, including 77 investment professionals, based in 11 offices around the world.
Announcement
January 22, 2026, 05:50
Signing
EQT AB (“EQT”) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire Coller Capital
Expected Close
The Transaction is expected to close in Q3 2026
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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EQT buyer

"EQT to acquire Coller Capital, a leading global secondaries firm with nearly USD 50 billion in total assets under management"

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Coller Capital seller

"EQT to acquire Coller Capital, a leading global secondaries firm with nearly USD 50 billion in total assets under management"

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State Street minority shareholder

"As part of the Transaction, the current Coller Capital minority shareholder, State Street, will become a shareholder in EQT."

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UBS financial adviser

"UBS is acting as financial adviser to EQT in relation to the Transaction"

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Ropes & Gray legal counsel

"Ropes & Gray and Vinge are acting as EQT’s legal counsel."

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Vinge legal counsel

"Ropes & Gray and Vinge are acting as EQT’s legal counsel."

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Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc financial adviser

"Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc is acting as financial adviser to Coller Capital"

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Kirkland & Ellis legal counsel

"Kirkland & Ellis and Roschier are acting as legal counsel to Coller Capital and the selling shareholders."

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Roschier legal counsel

"Kirkland & Ellis and Roschier are acting as legal counsel to Coller Capital and the selling shareholders."

high quality Enriched Feb 19, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Signed
Jan 22, 2026
Closed

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