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19 October 2023
NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE), the $1.3bn, FTSE 250, listed private equity investment company managed by Neuberger Berman, today releases its 30 September 2023 monthly NAV estimate.
Highlights (30 September 2023)
- NAV per share of $27.15 (£22.24), a decline of 2.8% during the month
- Monthly NAV decline driven by changes in value of quoted holdings and negative foreign exchange adjustments in NBPE’s non-USD investments
- Realisation activity continues with the announced full sale of Melissa & Doug (fka undisclosed branded toy company) bringing total year to date announced cash proceeds to $148 million1
- Full or partial sales year to date have achieved a 2.0x gross multiple of capital and were at a 13% uplift to the value three quarters prior to the announced transaction2; $15 million realised from quoted holdings year to date, which are now 9% of the portfolio fair value
- $283 million of available liquidity at 30 September 2023
| As of 30 September 2023 | YTD | 1 Year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years |
| NAV TR (USD)* Annualised | (1.1%) | 3.1% 3.1% | 50.0% 14.5% | 73.6% 11.7% | 204.1% 11.8% |
| MSCI World TR (USD)* Annualised | 11.6% | 22.6% 22.6% | 28.1% 8.6% | 45.6% 7.8% | 133.3% 8.8% |
| Share price TR (GBP)* Annualised | 3.6% | 7.3% 7.3% | 85.1% 22.8% | 71.3% 11.4% | 329.7% 15.7% |
| FTSE All-Share TR (GBP)* Annualised | 4.5% | 13.8% 13.8% | 39.8% 11.8% | 19.7% 3.7% | 71.8% 5.6% |
*Reflects cumulative returns over the time periods shown and are not annualised.
Portfolio Update to 30 September 2023
NAV performance during the month driven by:
- 2.3% NAV decrease ($30 million) from the value of quoted holdings (which constitute 9% of portfolio fair value)
- 0.4% NAV decrease ($6 million) from negative FX movements, primarily attributable to changes in the EUR/USD rate
- 0.1% NAV decrease ($1 million) attributable to expense accruals and offset by changes in the Zero Dividend Preference share (ZDP) liability
Realisations from the portfolio continue in 2023
- 2023 year to date announced cash proceeds of $148 milllion3
– Full sales of Accedian, FV Hospital, Boa Vista, and Melissa & Doug (fka undisclosed branded toy company) as well as further liquidity from the partial sale of Petsmart and full and partial sales of public stock in Vertiv, Concord, Holley, Solarwinds and N-able
$20m of investment year to date through 30 September 2023
- Including $13m follow-ons investments in Solenis and Renaissance Learning to support transformative M&A
Significant available liquidity at 30 September 2023
- $210 million undrawn credit line and $73 million of cash / liquid investments
- In addition, $78 million of distributions expected to be received over the coming months from announced realisations
Portfolio Valuation
The fair value of NBPE’s portfolio as of 30 September 2023 was based on the following information:
- 12% of the portfolio was valued as of 30 September 2023
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- 9% in public securities
- 3% in private direct investments
- 88% of the portfolio was valued as of 30 June 2023
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- 87% in private direct investments
- 1% in private fund investments
For further information, please contact:
NBPE Investor Relations +1 214 647 9593
Kaso Legg Communications +44 (0)20 3995 6673
Charles Gorman nbpe@kl-communications.com
Luke Dampier
Charlotte Francis
Supplementary Information (as at 30 September 2023)
| Company Name | Vintage | Lead Sponsor | Sector | Fair Value ($m) | % of FV |
| Action | 2020 | 3i | Consumer | 74.6 | 5.5% |
| Osaic | 2019 | Reverence Capital | Financial Services | 56.5 | 4.1% |
| USI | 2017 | KKR | Financial Services | 54.0 | 4.0% |
| Constellation Automotive | 2019 | TDR Capital | Business Services | 47.9 | 3.5% |
| Solenis | 2021 | Platinum Equity | Industrials | 47.2 | 3.5% |
| Fortna | 2017 | THL | Industrials | 39.7 | 2.9% |
| Cotiviti | 2018 | Veritas Capital | Healthcare | 37.1 | 2.7% |
| AutoStore (OB.AUTO) | 2019 | THL | Industrials | 35.1 | 2.6% |
| Business Services Company4 | 2017 | Not Disclosed | Business Services | 33.4 | 2.4% |
| BeyondTrust | 2018 | Francisco Partners | Technology / IT | 32.7 | 2.4% |
| Monroe Engineering | 2021 | AEA Investors | Industrials | 31.9 | 2.3% |
| Kroll | 2020 | Further Global / Stone Point | Financial Services | 30.1 | 2.2% |
| Branded Cities Network | 2017 | Shamrock Capital | Communications / Media | 29.9 | 2.2% |
| True Potential | 2022 | Cinven | Financial Services | 29.8 | 2.2% |
| Marquee Brands | 2014 | Neuberger Berman | Consumer | 28.9 | 2.1% |
| Stubhub | 2020 | Neuberger Berman | Consumer | 26.4 | 1.9% |
| Staples | 2017 | Sycamore Partners | Business Services | 25.6 | 1.9% |
| Engineering | 2020 | NB Renaissance / Bain Capital | Technology / IT | 24.5 | 1.8% |
| Bylight | 2017 | Sagewind Partners | Technology / IT | 23.9 | 1.8% |
| Addison Group | 2021 | Trilantic Capital Partners | Business Services | 23.9 | 1.8% |
| Auctane | 2021 | Thoma Bravo | Technology / IT | 22.9 | 1.7% |
| GFL (NYSE: GFL) | 2018 | BC Partners | Business Services | 22.5 | 1.6% |
| Excelitas | 2017 | AEA Investors | Industrials | 21.6 | 1.6% |
| Accedian | 2017 | Bridge Growth Partners | Technology / IT | 21.3 | 1.6% |
| Melissa & Doug | 2017 | AEA Investors | Consumer | 21.2 | 1.6% |
| FV Hospital | 2017 | Quadria Capital | Healthcare | 20.5 | 1.5% |
| Renaissance Learning | 2018 | Francisco Partners | Technology / IT | 20.0 | 1.5% |
| Solace Systems | 2016 | Bridge Growth Partners | Technology / IT | 19.8 | 1.5% |
| Viant | 2018 | JLL Partners | Healthcare | 19.1 | 1.4% |
| Qpark | 2017 | KKR | Transportation | 17.2 | 1.3% |
| Total Top 30 Investments | $939.2 | 68.8% |
| Geography | % of Portfolio |
| North America | 74% |
| Europe | 22% |
| Asia / Rest of World | 4% |
| Total Portfolio | 100% |
| Industry | % of Portfolio |
| Tech, Media & Telecom | 22% |
| Consumer / E-commerce | 20% |
| Industrials / Industrial Technology | 17% |
| Business Services | 12% |
| Financial Services | 14% |
| Healthcare | 9% |
| Other | 5% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Total Portfolio | 100% |
| Vintage Year | % of Portfolio |
| 2015 & Earlier | 6% |
| 2016 | 7% |
| 2017 | 26% |
| 2018 | 18% |
| 2019 | 14% |
| 2020 | 12% |
| 2021 | 13% |
| 2022 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1% |
| 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, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. The firm manages a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity, real estate and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. Neuberger Berman’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, engaged ownership and fundamental research, including industry-leading research into material environmental, social and governance factors. Neuberger Berman is a PRI Leader, a designation awarded to fewer than 1% of investment firms. With offices in 26 countries, the firm’s diverse team has over 2,750 professionals. For nine consecutive years, Neuberger Berman has been named first or second in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey (among those with 1,000 employees or more). The firm manages $439 billion in client assets as of September 30, 2023. For more information, please visit our website at www.nb.com.
| 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 $70 million received through 30 September 2023, with a further $78 million expected from announced but not yet received transactions. $20 million was attributable to announced sales in 2022 but received in 2023. Pending realisations are subject to customary closing conditions. No assurances can be given the transactions ultimately close.
2 For one investment with a partial sale, multiple and uplift reflect realised proceeds only.
3 $70 million received during 2023, of which $20 million was attributable to announced sales in 2022 but received in 2023. Pending realisations are subject to customary closing conditions. No assurances can be given the transactions ultimately close.
4 Undisclosed company due to confidentiality provisions.
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