Media statement on Australian Private Equity strategy

Attributable to IFM Investors Chief Executive Officer, David Neal:

IFM has taken a decision to exit our Australian mid-market growth private equity strategy in order to focus on other global priorities.

Whilst the team have delivered 33 per cent net Internal Rate of Return in the private equity growth strategy since 2019, we have not been able to scale up the Australian strategy sufficiently for it to be commercially viable for IFM.

IFM remains committed to its growth strategies across infrastructure, debt, listed equities and real estate. 

This decision, whilst difficult was carefully considered and we believe in the best interests of IFM. 

We are working with the team and portfolio companies on an exit in the coming four to five years, which we believe is in the best interests of our existing Private Equity investors.

For media queries, please contact: Jamila Fontana 0407 251 130 | [email protected]

About IFM Investors
IFM Investors is a global asset manager, founded and owned by pension funds, with capabilities in infrastructure equity and debt, private equity, private credit, real estate and listed equities. Our purpose is to invest, protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people.

With assets under management of approximately $254 AUD billion (as at 30 June 2025), we serve over 750 institutional investors worldwide. IFM operates from 13 offices across Australia, Europe, North America and Asia.