Partners Group Profit Rises as Performance Fees Double (1)

Partners Group Holding AG said performance fees almost doubled in the first half, allowing it to move forward a key guidance.

Revenue rose 20% from a year earlier to 1.17 billion francs ($1.45 billion), led by a 94% increase in performance fees, according to a statement Tuesday. Profit at the Switzerland-based private equity firm rose 15% to 578 million francs, in line with analysts’ estimates.

“Looking ahead, we have a robust pipeline of investments and of mature, high-quality assets ready for realization,” Chief Executive Officer David Layton said in a statement. “In view of this, we are bringing forward our ...