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 month
  • Performance 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 information
  • 0.5% NAV increase ($6 million) from positive FX movements
  • 0.2% 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) liability

Realisations 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 investments

Well 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 securities
    • 2% in private direct investments
  • 86% of the portfolio was valued as of 31 March 2024
    • 85% in private direct investments
    • 1% 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 investments

For further information, please contact:

NBPE Investor Relations         +44 (0) 20 3214 9002
Luke Mason                              NBPrivateMarketsIR@nb.com 

Kaso Legg Communications   +44 (0)20 3995 6673

Charles Gorman                        nbpe@kl-communications.com
Luke Dampier
Charlotte 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 Limited
NBPE 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 Berman
Neuberger 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

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