Impact of Software Asset Divestments on Capital and Business Focus
Divestitures are expected to be accretive, allowing greater capital allocation to high-growth, profitable segments.
Proceeds from sales will be used in line with the company's capital framework, with potential return to shareholders if no immediate growth opportunities are identified.
The sale of software assets significantly reduces revenue contribution from 8% to a smaller proportion, enabling a sharper strategic focus on financial services.
Blue Owl Capital reported fee-related earnings (FRE) of $0.23 per share and distributable earnings (DE) of $0.21 per share for Q2 2025.
Direct lending portfolio gross returns were 3% in Q2 and 13.5% over the last 12 months; alternative credit gross returns were 2% in Q2 and 15.7% over last 12 months.
Equity fundraising hit a record with over $12 billion raised in Q2 and over $36 billion over the last 12 months, nearly 90% increase from prior year.
FRE margin guidance for the year is 57% to 58%, with Q2 printing at 57%.
Management fees increased by 32% over the last 12 months, with 87% from permanent capital vehicles.
Net lease gross returns were 4.1% for Q2; real estate credit investments yielded 8.1% yield to maturity and 11.1% debt yield.
The company declared a dividend of $0.225 per share for Q2 payable on August 28 to holders of record as of August 14.
The company maintained strong credit quality with average annual realized losses at 13 basis points in direct lending.
The listing of the technology-focused BDC, OTF, contributed approximately $6 million in incremental management fees in Q2.
Year-over-year on a last 12 months basis, FRE revenues grew by 29%, FRE by 23%, and DE by 20%.
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