• Private Equity Holding AG published annual report for FY 2025/2026, flagging a tougher macro backdrop marked by tariff-related uncertainty, geopolitics, and renewed inflation pressure.
• Portfolio holdings held up in local currencies, but results were hit by sharp US dollar weakness, which drove a sizable currency drag on reported performance.
• Valuations improved in parts of fund portfolio and in select direct co-investments, with the company pointing to continued underlying operational progress.
• Exit activity picked up, turning portfolio cash flow positive over the year, supported by realizations across direct and fund positions.
• Board proposed a CHF 1 per share dividend, while reiterating share buybacks as a key lever to address discount to net asset value.

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