Performance was supported by strong public market results. Public equities returned 12.3% for the year, marking a third consecutive year of double-digit gains. Private credit delivered 8.3%, infrastructure 6.0%, and real estate rebounded with a 5.1% gain following several challenging years. However, private equity returned -2.5% amid subdued deal activity and valuation pressure. The fund acknowledged continued headwinds in the asset class as earnings growth slowed and exit markets remained constrained. Chief executive Blake Hutcheson said: 'OMERS performance in 2025 demonstrates the resilience of our plan amidst a turbulent market. Since becoming CEO, I have been proud to lead a team committed to delivering enduring value for our 665,000 members by maintaining a disciplined investment approach. Over the past five years, we have generated an average annual net return of 7.7%.' Chief Financial and Strategy Officer Jonathan Simmons added: 'Our portfolio served us well in 2025...
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