NBPE Announces September Monthly NAV Estimate

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NBPE Announces September Monthly NAV Estimate

11 October 2024

NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE), the $1.3bn1, FTSE 250, listed private equity investment company managed by Neuberger Berman, today announces its 30 September 2024 monthly NAV estimate.

NAV Highlights (30 September 2024)

  • NAV per share was $27.37 (£20.40), a total return of (0.3%) in the month
  • Year to date NAV TR of 0.9%
  • $73 million invested in new and follow on investments year to date
  • $391 million of available liquidity at 30 September 2024
As of 30 September 2024 YTD 1 Year 3 years 5 years 10 years
NAV TR (USD)*
Annualised
0.9% 4.3% (2.8%)
(1.0%)
70.9%
11.3%
172.2%
10.5%
MSCI World TR (USD)*
Annualised
19.3% 33.0% 30.7%
9.3%
89.1%
13.6%
175.2%
10.7%
Share price TR (GBP)*
Annualised
0.8% 6.4% 14.1%
4.5%
76.0%
12.0%
245.2%
13.2%
FTSE All-Share TR (GBP)*
Annualised
9.9% 13.4% 23.9%
7.4%
32.2%
5.7%
83.6%
6.3%

* All NBPE performance figures assume re-investment of dividends on the ex-dividend date and reflect cumulative returns over the relevant time periods shown. Three-year, five-year and ten-year annualised returns are presented for USD NAV, MSCI World (USD), GBP Share Price and FTSE All-Share (GBP) Total Returns.

Portfolio Update to 30 September 2024

NAV performance during the month driven by:

  • 0.2% NAV increase ($2 million) from the receipt of private company valuation information
  • 0.2% NAV increase ($3 million) from positive FX movements
  • 0.3% NAV decrease ($4 million) from the value of quoted holdings (which now constitute 6% of portfolio fair value)
  • 0.4% NAV decrease ($5 million) attributable to expense accruals and changes in the Zero Dividend Preference share (ZDP) liability

Realisations from the portfolio continue in 2024

  • $160 million of realisations received year to date, driven by Action, Cotiviti and previously announced sales of Melissa & Doug, FV Hospital and Safefleet as well as sales of public stock and continued realisations from the legacy income investment portfolio

$391 million of total liquidity at 30 September 2024

  • $181 million of cash and liquid investments with $210 million of undrawn credit line available

$73 million invested in 2024 in new and follow-on investments

  • $25 million invested in FDH Aero, a leading parts distributor to the aerospace and defense industry
  • $38 million invested into two U.S. healthcare businesses, Benecon and Zeus
  • $10 million of additional new and follow on investments

Portfolio Valuation

The fair value of NBPE’s portfolio as of 30 September 2024 was based on the following information:

  • 6% of the portfolio was valued as of 30 September 2024
    • 6% in public securities
  • 94% of the portfolio was valued as of 30 June 2024
    • 93% in private direct investments
    • 1% in private funds

For further information, please contact:

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

Kaso Legg Communications   +44 (0)20 3882 6644

Charles Gorman                        nbpe@kl-communications.com
Luke Dampier
Charlotte Francis

Supplementary Information (as at 30 September 2024)

Company Name Vintage Lead Sponsor Sector Fair Value ($m) % of FV
Action 2020 3i Consumer                        68.9 5.4%
Osaic 2019 Reverence Capital Financial Services                        62.7 4.9%
Solenis 2021 Platinum Equity Industrials                        58.2 4.6%
BeyondTrust 2018 Francisco Partners Technology / IT                        42.0 3.3%
Branded Cities Network 2017 Shamrock Capital Communications / Media                        40.1 3.2%
Monroe Engineering 2021 AEA Investors Industrials                        38.3 3.0%
Business Services Company* 2017 Not Disclosed Business Services                        37.1 2.9%
True Potential 2022 Cinven Financial Services                        35.8 2.8%
Kroll 2020 Further Global / Stone Point Financial Services                        31.4 2.5%
Constellation Automotive 2019 TDR Capital Business Services                        30.9 2.4%
Marquee Brands 2014 Neuberger Berman Consumer                        30.8 2.4%
Staples 2017 Sycamore Partners Business Services                        30.7 2.4%
GFL (NYSE: GFL) 2018 BC Partners Business Services                        30.5 2.4%
Fortna 2017 THL Industrials                        28.7 2.3%
Viant 2018 JLL Partners Healthcare                        27.2 2.1%
Stubhub 2020 Neuberger Berman Consumer                        26.6 2.1%
Engineering 2020 NB Renaissance / Bain Capital Technology / IT                        25.8 2.0%
FDH Aero 2024 Audax Group Industrials                        25.3 2.0%
Agiliti 2019 THL Healthcare                        25.3 2.0%
Benecon 2024 TA Associates Healthcare                        25.2 2.0%
Solace Systems 2016 Bridge Growth Partners Technology / IT                        24.4 1.9%
Addison Group 2021 Trilantic Capital Partners Business Services                        23.8 1.9%
USI 2017 KKR Financial Services                        23.2 1.8%
Auctane 2021 Thoma Bravo Technology / IT                        22.5 1.8%
Excelitas 2022 AEA Investors Industrials                        21.9 1.7%
Qpark 2017 KKR Transportation                        21.5 1.7%
AutoStore (OB.AUTO) 2019 THL Industrials                        21.3 1.7%
Exact 2019 KKR Technology / IT                        20.1 1.6%
Renaissance Learning 2018 Francisco Partners Technology / IT                        19.4 1.5%
Bylight 2017 Sagewind Partners Technology / IT                        18.7 1.5%
Total Top 30 Investments                            $938.5 73.8%

*Undisclosed company due to confidentiality provisions.

Geography % of Portfolio
North America 76%
Europe 23%
Asia / Rest of World 1%
Total Portfolio 100%
   
Industry % of Portfolio
Tech, Media & Telecom 23%
Consumer / E-commerce 20%
Industrials / Industrial Technology 17%
Financial Services 14%
Business Services 12%
Healthcare 9%
Other 4%
Energy 1%
Total Portfolio 100%
   
Vintage Year % of Portfolio
2016 & Earlier 11%
2017 19%
2018 16%
2019 14%
2020 12%
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 $481 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. The PRI identified the firm as part of the Leader’s Group, 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 June 30, 2024.




1 Based on net asset value.

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.


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  • September 2024 NBPE Factsheet vFF

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