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NB Private Equity Partners Total Voting Rights
1 February 2024
Total Voting Rights
In accordance with DTR 5.6.1R, NB Private Equity Partners Limited (“NBPE” or the “Company”) notifies the market of the following:
As at 31 January 2024, NBPE had the following shares in issue and where appropriate admitted to trading on a regulated or prescribed market:
| Class of Share | Number in issue as at 31 January 2024 | Voting Entitlement pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation | Number held in Treasury as at 31 January 2024 | Voting Rights as at 31 January 2024 |
| Class A Ordinary | 49,533,975 | May attend and vote at general meetings | 3,150,408 | 46,383,567 |
| Class A Shareholders have the right to receive notice of general meetings of the Company and shall have the right to attend and vote at all general meetings, provided that the Class A Shareholders shall have no right to vote on a 2024 ZDP Liquidation Resolution or a 2024 ZDP Reconstruction Resolution. | ||||
| B Shares | 10,000 | Except in certain circumstances, do not carry voting rights | 0 | 0 |
| Class B Shareholders do not have the right to receive notice of or have the right to attend and vote at any general meetings. However, there are limited circumstances where the Company shall not act, without the prior approval of the Class B Shareholders by ordinary resolution passed at a separate general meeting of the Class B Shareholders. Separately, the Directors shall, at appropriate times carry out the FPI Test and, if they determine that the US Shareholding Percentage had exceeded the FPI Specified Percentage as at such FPI Calculation Date, with effect from the date on which the Directors make such determination, the Class B Shares in issue shall, with respect to any Director Resolution, carry a positive number of voting rights as per the calculation referenced in the Articles. | ||||
| Zero Dividend Preference 2024 Shares | 50,000,000 | No | 0 | 0 |
| ZDP Shareholders shall not have the right to receive notice of or attend or vote at any general meeting of the Company. However, there are limited circumstances where the Company shall not act, without the prior approval of the 2024 ZDP Shareholders by ordinary resolution passed at a separate general meeting of the 2024 ZDP Shareholders. | ||||
| Total Voting Rights | 46,383,567 | |||
For further information, please contact:
NBPE Investor Relations +44 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
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 2,800 employees in 26 countries. The firm manages $463 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 December 31, 2023.
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.
