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NBPE Announces May Monthly NAV Estimate
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NBPE Announces May Monthly NAV Estimate
20 June 2024
NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE), the $1.3bn1, FTSE 250, listed private equity investment company managed by Neuberger Berman, today announces its 31 May 2024 monthly NAV estimate.
NAV Highlights (31 May 2024)
NAV per share was $27.50 (£21.60), an increase of 0.6% in the monthPerformance driven by increase in private valuations which were up 2.1% relative to Q4 2023 and positive foreign exchange adjustments, offset by quoted holdings $28 million invested in FDH Aero in May; total of $75 million invested year to date in new and follow-on investments$380 million of available liquidity at 31 May 2024 93% of the portfolio valued based on Q1 2024 private valuations or quoted holdings as of 31 May 2024| As of 31 May 2024 | YTD | 1 Year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years |
| NAV TR (USD)*Annualised | (0.4%) | 1.0% | 22.3%6.9% | 74.5%11.8% | 184.5%11.0% |
| MSCI World TR (USD)*Annualised | 9.8% | 25.5% | 23.0%7.1% | 86.8%13.3% | 152.6%9.7% |
| Share price TR (GBP)*Annualised | (1.8%) | 8.3% | 36.0%10.8% | 83.0%12.8% | 285.7%14.5% |
| FTSE All-Share TR (GBP)*Annualised | 8.7% | 15.4% | 25.5%7.9% | 37.3%6.5% | 77.6%5.9% |
*Reflects cumulative returns over the time periods shown and are not annualised.
Portfolio Update to 31 May 2024
NAV performance during the month driven by:
0.6% NAV increase ($8 million) from the receipt of additional private company valuation information0.5% NAV increase ($6 million) from positive FX movements0.2% NAV decrease ($3 million) from the value of quoted holdings (which now constitute 8% of portfolio fair value)0.4% NAV decrease ($4 million) attributable to expense accruals and changes in the Zero Dividend Preference share (ZDP) liabilityRealisations from the portfolio continue in 2024
$52 million of realisations during the month, driven by the previously announced exit of Cotiviti and realisations from legacy income investments (which now represent 3% of the portfolio)Including proceeds received from announced sales in 2023, total 2024 realisations of $122 million to 31 May 2024, representing approximately 9% of opening portfolio value$75 million invested through 31 May 2024 in new and follow-on investments
$28 million invested in FDH Aero, a leading parts distributor to the aerospace and defense industry$38 million invested into two previously announced U.S. healthcare businesses, Benecon and Zeus$9 million of additional new and follow on investmentsWell positioned to take advantage of investment opportunities with significant available liquidity at 31 May 2024
$380 million of available liquidity– $210 million undrawn credit line and $170 million of cash / liquid investments
Portfolio Valuation
The fair value of NBPE’s portfolio as of 31 May 2024 was based on the following information:
10% of the portfolio was valued as of 31 May 2024 8% in public securities2% in private direct investments 86% of the portfolio was valued as of 31 March 2024 85% in private direct investments1% in private fund investments 2% of the portfolio was valued as of 31 January 2024 2% in private direct investments 2% of the portfolio was valued as of 31 December 2023 2% in private direct investmentsFor further information, please contact:
NBPE Investor Relations +44 (0) 20 3214 9002Luke Mason NBPrivateMarketsIR@nb.com
Kaso Legg Communications +44 (0)20 3995 6673
Charles Gorman nbpe@kl-communications.comLuke DampierCharlotte Francis
Supplementary Information (as at 31 May 2024)
| Company Name | Vintage | Lead Sponsor | Sector | Fair Value ($m) | % of FV |
| Action | 2020 | 3i | Consumer | 87.7 | 6.8% |
| Osaic | 2019 | Reverence Capital | Financial Services | 56.5 | 4.4% |
| Solenis | 2021 | Platinum Equity | Industrials | 54.1 | 4.2% |
| BeyondTrust | 2018 | Francisco Partners | Technology / IT | 39.6 | 3.1% |
| Branded Cities Network | 2017 | Shamrock Capital | Communications / Media | 39.4 | 3.1% |
| Monroe Engineering | 2021 | AEA Investors | Industrials | 36.2 | 2.8% |
| True Potential | 2022 | Cinven | Financial Services | 35.3 | 2.8% |
| Business Services Company* | 2017 | Not Disclosed | Business Services | 35.1 | 2.7% |
| Constellation Automotive | 2019 | TDR Capital | Business Services | 32.8 | 2.6% |
| Marquee Brands | 2014 | Neuberger Berman | Consumer | 31.6 | 2.5% |
| Kroll | 2020 | Further Global / Stone Point | Financial Services | 31.4 | 2.5% |
| Staples | 2017 | Sycamore Partners | Business Services | 30.2 | 2.4% |
| AutoStore (OB.AUTO) | 2019 | THL | Industrials | 29.3 | 2.3% |
| Fortna | 2017 | THL | Industrials | 28.7 | 2.2% |
| FDH Aero | 2024 | Audax Group | Industrials | 27.8 | 2.2% |
| Viant | 2018 | JLL Partners | Healthcare | 27.1 | 2.1% |
| Stubhub | 2020 | Neuberger Berman | Consumer | 26.4 | 2.1% |
| Engineering | 2020 | NB Renaissance / Bain Capital | Technology / IT | 25.1 | 2.0% |
| Benecon | 2024 | TA Associates | Healthcare | 25.0 | 2.0% |
| Agiliti (NYSE: AGTI) | 2019 | THL | Healthcare | 25.0 | 2.0% |
| Addison Group | 2021 | Trilantic Capital Partners | Business Services | 23.8 | 1.9% |
| Auctane | 2021 | Thoma Bravo | Technology / IT | 22.7 | 1.8% |
| Excelitas | 2022 | AEA Investors | Industrials | 21.9 | 1.7% |
| Solace Systems | 2016 | Bridge Growth Partners | Technology / IT | 21.2 | 1.7% |
| Qpark | 2017 | KKR | Transportation | 20.2 | 1.6% |
| Renaissance Learning | 2018 | Francisco Partners | Technology / IT | 19.5 | 1.5% |
| Exact | 2019 | KKR | Technology / IT | 19.4 | 1.5% |
| GFL (NYSE: GFL) | 2018 | BC Partners | Business Services | 19.0 | 1.5% |
| Bylight | 2017 | Sagewind Partners | Technology / IT | 18.7 | 1.5% |
| USI | 2017 | KKR | Financial Services | 18.4 | 1.4% |
| Total Top 30 Investments | $929.2 | 72.6% |
*Undisclosed company due to confidentiality provisions.
| Geography | % of Portfolio |
| North America | 74% |
| Europe | 25% |
| Asia / Rest of World | 1% |
| Total Portfolio | 100% |
| Industry | % of Portfolio |
| Consumer / E-commerce | 25% |
| Tech, Media & Telecom | 22% |
| Industrials / Industrial Technology | 17% |
| Financial Services | 13% |
| Business Services | 11% |
| Healthcare | 6% |
| Other | 5% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Total Portfolio | 100% |
| Vintage Year | % of Portfolio |
| 2016 & Earlier | 11% |
| 2017 | 19% |
| 2018 | 14% |
| 2019 | 14% |
| 2020 | 14% |
| 2021 | 16% |
| 2022 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2% |
| 2024 | 5% |
| Total Portfolio | 100% |
About NB Private Equity Partners LimitedNBPE invests in direct private equity investments alongside market leading private equity firms globally. NB Alternatives Advisers LLC (the “Investment Manager”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, is responsible for sourcing, execution and management of NBPE. The vast majority of direct investments are made with no management fee / no carried interest payable to third-party GPs, offering greater fee efficiency than other listed private equity companies. NBPE seeks capital appreciation through growth in net asset value over time while paying a bi-annual dividend.
LEI number: 213800UJH93NH8IOFQ77
About Neuberger BermanNeuberger Berman is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with over 2,800 employees in 26 countries. The firm manages $474 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger Berman’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. UNPRI named the firm a Leader, a designation awarded to fewer than 1% of investment firms for excellence in environmental, social and governance practices. Neuberger Berman has been named by Pensions & Investments as the #1 or #2 Best Place to Work in Money Management for each of the last ten years (firms with more than 1,000 employees). Visit www.nb.com for more information. Data as of 31 March 2024.
| This press release appears as a matter of record only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security. NBPE is established as a closed-end investment company domiciled in Guernsey. NBPE has received the necessary consent of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. The value of investments may fluctuate. Results achieved in the past are no guarantee of future results. This document is not intended to constitute legal, tax or accounting advice or investment recommendations. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decision. Statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, opinions and beliefs of NBPE's investment manager. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. Additionally, this document contains "forward-looking statements." Actual events or results or the actual performance of NBPE may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such targets or forward-looking statements. |
1 Based on net asset value.
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May 2024 NBPE Factsheet vF