Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust reported strong Q1 2024 results, showcasing a record book value and strategic investments, including $20 million in Cresa LLC, while highlighting their sustained growth and operational resilience.

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Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust, along with its subsidiaries, specializes in providing alternative equity solutions to private companies targeting various financial needs such as management buyouts, dividend recapitalization, and growth opportunities. Their investment philosophy focuses on ensuring predictable cash flows for their unitholders through distributions and growth in net book value via strategic capital appreciation from equity investments.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, Alaris achieved significant financial milestones, demonstrating a strong net asset position with a record book value per unit of $21.66, driven by robust partner distribution revenues totaling $39.3 million, reflecting a 7% increase from the prior year. The strategic focus on high-quality partnerships and disciplined financial management contributed to improved returns and asset appreciation.

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