Group reported record assets under management (AUM) of $193.3bn for the six months
LONDON: Man Group Plc reported record assets under management (AUM) of $193.3bn for the six months ended 30 June 2025, reflecting net inflows of $17.6bn—11.5% ahead of industry benchmarks—amid what it described as “one of the most challenging periods for trend-following strategies in 25 years.”
Core earnings proved resilient despite volatility, with diluted EPS from management fees holding at 8.5¢. Statutory EPS fell to 4.4¢ from 13.8¢ in H1 2024, while core EPS narrowed to 9.7¢ from 17.1¢, weighed by weaker returns in trend-following strategies.
Investment performance for the period remained positive at $2.5bn, although it lagged peers by 1.2%. Core performance fees came in at $67m, driven by strong results from long-only and multi-strategy alternatives.
Man Group continued to deploy capital strategically, completing $65m of its $100m share buyback and recommending an interim dividend of 5.7¢ per share. Net tangible assets declined to $674m from $867m over the six-month period.
The firm also accelerated key strategic initiatives. Its credit platform grew to $42.7bn in AUM, supported by the acquisition of Bardin Hill to reinforce its US footprint. Its Asteria JV raised $1.1bn in wealth distribution, and Man Group reaffirmed its commitment to cost efficiency and technology investment, with an emphasis on generative AI.
Chief Executive Robyn Grew said the results “validate our strategy and underscore the value of the diversification we continue to build.” She added that Man enters H2 with “strong momentum” and remains “confident in our positioning as a long-term strategic partner.”