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AlTi Global, Inc. (ALTI)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Revenue increased to $57.2M, up 10% year-over-year and 9% sequentially; 96% of revenues were recurring, signaling resilience in the wealth management model .
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $6.2M with an 11% margin; GAAP net loss of $107.0M was driven by non-cash, non-recurring items: ~$35M arbitrage fund impairment, real estate wind-down, and a full valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset .
  • AUM reached $49.3B (+6% YoY, +4% QoQ) and AUA $89.2B (+31% YoY), supported by portfolio performance and recent acquisitions; organic pipeline remains robust with $600M of projected billable international assets added in Q3 and ~$1.1B in the U.S. year-to-date .
  • Strategic simplification completed: international real estate placed under administration (discontinued ops), single reporting segment adopted, and zero-based budgeting (ZBB) showing tangible savings; management expects normalized expenses and margin expansion going forward .
  • No formal guidance; buyback and capital allocation are under board discussion; consensus estimates via S&P Global for Q3 2025 were unavailable (coverage appears limited), so beats/misses vs Street cannot be assessed.*

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Recurring revenue strength and topline growth: $57.2M revenue (+10% YoY), with 96% recurring management/advisory fees; management fees rose to $51.7M (+7% YoY) .
  • AUM/AUA expansion: AUM $49.3B (+6% YoY), AUA $89.2B (+31% YoY); organic momentum included $600M projected billable assets added internationally in Q3 and ~$1.1B YTD in the U.S. .
  • Cost discipline progress: “Zero-Based Budgeting initiatives delivering tangible savings… underscoring the tangible impact,” with expected recurring annual gross savings of ~$20M upon completion; “the cost base is structurally lower and continuing to decline” .

Management quote: “As new mandates and assets move into billing, revenue growth will convert into margin expansion.” — CEO Michael Tiedemann .

What Went Wrong

  • Non-cash, non-recurring charges drove a large GAAP loss: $107.0M net loss, including a ~$35M impairment related to the arbitrage strategy and a $30M tax valuation allowance; discontinued ops loss $19.9M .
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin compression: 11% vs 23% in Q3 2024, reflecting higher professional fees/G&A and consolidation costs (e.g., Kontora) despite revenue growth .
  • Alternatives platform AUM contraction YoY and arbitrage AUM decline last year triggered impairment: “assets have not grown… actually shrank,” necessitating refreshed assumptions and impairment; strategy performance otherwise strong in 2025 YTD .

Financial Results

Consolidated Performance (Q1–Q3 2025)

Metric ($USD Millions)Q1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue$58.0 $53.0 $57.2
Adjusted EBITDA$9.0 $4.0 $6.2
GAAP Net Income (Loss)$(3.0) $(30.0) $(106.9)
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)$3.0 $(0.6) $1.0

Notes: Q3 GAAP loss reflects non-cash charges tied to real estate wind-down, arbitrage impairment, and tax valuation allowance .

Q3 2025 vs Prior Year and Sequential

MetricQ3 2024Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue ($M)$51.8 $53.0 $57.2
Management/Advisory Fees ($M)$48.1 N/A$51.7
Incentive Fees ($M)$0.1 N/A$2.4
Distributions from Investments ($M)$3.6 N/A$3.1
Total Operating Expenses ($M)$61.3 N/A$85.7
Adjusted EBITDA ($M)$11.8 $4.0 $6.2
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%)23% N/A11%
GAAP Net Income (Loss) ($M)$(115.3) $(30.0) $(106.9)

EPS (Q3 2025)

MetricQ3 2025
Diluted EPS – Continuing Ops ($)$(0.69)
Diluted EPS – Discontinued Ops ($)$(0.20)

Revenue Composition (Q3 2025)

Component ($USD Thousands)Q3 2024Q3 2025
Management/Advisory Fees$48,101 $51,680
Incentive Fees$88 $2,435
Distributions from Investments$3,562 $3,081
Other Income/Fees$58 $42
Total Income (Revenue)$51,809 $57,238

Balance Sheet Snapshot

Metric ($USD Thousands)Dec 31, 2024Sep 30, 2025
Cash and Cash Equivalents$64,417 $35,847
Intangible Assets, Net$469,563 $440,085
Goodwill$377,842 $385,721
Deferred Tax Asset, Net$19,769 $0
Total Shareholders’ Equity$970,195 $883,834

KPIs and AUM/AUA Trend

KPIQ3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
AUM Period-End ($B)44.7 43.1 42.9 45.9 47.7
Avg AUM ($B)42.5 43.9 43.0 44.4 46.8
AUA Period-End ($B)61.0 60.5 60.6 80.8 82.2
Avg AUA ($B)58.5 60.7 60.5 70.7 81.5
Recurring Revenue (%)N/AN/AN/AN/A96%

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Formal Financial Guidance (Revenue/EPS/Margins)Q4 2025 onwardNoneNone; management “avoiding providing guidance” Maintained (no formal guidance)
ZBB Savings (Recurring Annual Gross)Through 2026Not quantified prior~$20M gross savings upon completion near end of 2026; savings ramping with vendor, occupancy, and tech rationalization Clarified timeline and magnitude
Expense NormalizationNear-termNot specifiedNormalized operating expenses ~$51M in Q3 vs $43M in Q3’24; non-comp down QoQ ex-Kontora; trajectory improving Improving run-rate disclosed
Capital Allocation (Buyback)OngoingN/AUnder board discussion; evaluating share repurchases New topic under evaluation
International Real Estate Exit Support2026–2027N/AFunding agreement to relieve payable via scheduled cash payments starting Q1 2026, through Dec 31, 2027 New disclosure

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1 & Q2 2025)Current Period (Q3 2025)Trend
ZBB / Cost DisciplineZBB program initiated; expected ~$20M savings across non-comp categories; early normalization of expenses “Structurally lower” cost base; measurable non-comp savings QoQ; further occupancy/tech savings to come Improving
International Real Estate ExitDefinitive plan forthcoming; exit prioritized Discontinued ops; charges taken; funding support plan to 2027; no further P&L impact expected Completed exit; residual support
AUM/AUA & Organic GrowthStrong pipeline; Kontora consolidation; H1 wins (>$500M international; ~$430M U.S.) $600M added internationally in Q3; ~$1.1B YTD U.S.; AUM $49.3B; AUA $89.2B Accelerating
Allianz JV / Private MarketsJV launched; private credit access; commitments ~$240M by Q1 JV cited as differentiator for UHNW access and pricing; continued growth Ongoing growth
Pricing InitiativesHighlighted as lever; ROA improvement discussed Refining pricing models internationally to align complexity and value; margin lift targeted Executing
M&A Pipeline & Kontora IntegrationKontora closed; integration progress; Germany expansion Integration “going very well”; early wins; incentive-aligned earnout for margin improvement Positive integration

Management Commentary

  • Strategy and focus: “The restructuring of the international real estate business is complete… the platform is simplified and scalable… revenue growth will convert into margin expansion.” — CEO Michael Tiedemann .
  • Model resilience: “95% of revenues… were recurring, underscoring the durability and predictability of our model.” — CFO Mike Harrington .
  • Cost trajectory: “Additional savings are expected to come online soon… occupancy optimization… wind down of legacy technology and vendor contracts… central to our trajectory.” — CFO Mike Harrington .
  • Capital and pipeline: “On the list… share repurchases… always evaluating… pipeline is global” — CEO Michael Tiedemann .

Q&A Highlights

  • Normalized EBITDA run-rate: Management points investors to adjusted EBITDA ($6M) as the normalized base to expand from, with ZBB and growth tailwinds .
  • Arbitrage impairment: Intangible impairment driven by refreshed assumptions amid AUM decline last year; strategy performing well in 2025 YTD .
  • Restructuring complete: U.K. real estate charges behind; no further P&L impact envisaged, only scheduled support payments to administrator reducing payable .
  • Buyback and portfolio optimization: Buyback under board discussion; ongoing optimization of balance sheet and potential pruning evaluated continuously (no announcements) .
  • Deal pipeline and geography: Germany integration positive; densification in existing jurisdictions and Middle East opportunities under active evaluation .

Estimates Context

  • Street consensus via S&P Global for Q3 2025 was unavailable; no reliable EPS, revenue, or EBITDA consensus values were returned for ALTI, indicating limited analyst coverage.*
  • Implication: Without consensus, estimate-related beats/misses cannot be assessed. Post-Q3, we expect coverage to improve as the business simplifies and normalized metrics stabilize .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Recurring fee engine intact: 96% recurring revenue with AUM/AUA growth supports predictable topline; organic momentum likely to translate into margins as assets move into billing .
  • Non-cash charges mask underlying progress: Large GAAP loss stems from one-time accounting items (arbitrage impairment, tax DTA allowance, real estate exit); adjusted metrics and normalized expenses indicate healthier run-rate .
  • Cost discipline is a meaningful catalyst: ZBB savings, occupancy and tech rationalization show visible QoQ non-comp reductions; ~$20M recurring savings upon completion should expand margins into 2026 .
  • Strategic optionality: M&A and pricing initiatives, plus Allianz JV private markets access, enhance differentiation in UHNW; Germany (Kontora) integration and Middle East pipeline bolster growth runway .
  • Capital allocation watchlist: Buyback under board review; real estate wind-down support cash outflows scheduled to begin Q1 2026 and end by 2027; liquidity/structure choices remain levers .
  • Near-term trading: Expect focus on normalized margins and cash trends as ZBB benefits flow; any updates on buybacks or large mandates could be positive catalysts .
  • Medium-term thesis: Simplified single-segment wealth model with high retention, global footprint, and JV access to alternatives positions ALTI for scalable earnings and margin expansion as cost base right-sizes .

Footnote: *Consensus estimates via S&P Global were unavailable for ALTI’s Q3 2025 period at time of retrieval; values would normally be retrieved from S&P Global.