HarbourVest Global - 2025 ANNUAL CASHFLOW UPDATE

Harbourvest Global Private Equity

29/01/2026 07:00

RNS Number : 7858Q

HarbourVest Global Priv. Equity Ltd

29 January 2026

 

    

 

 

 

29 January 2026 

 

HVPE 2025 ANNUAL CASHFLOW UPDATE

 

 

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited ("HVPE" or the "Company"), a FTSE 250 investment company with global exposure to private companies, managed by HarbourVest Partners ("HarbourVest"), is today publishing its annual cashflow update for the calendar year ended 31 December 2025.

 

A Year of Strong Performance and Strategic Progress

 

2025 was a landmark year for HVPE, marked by robust share price performance, continued NAV growth, and a significant narrowing of the discount to NAV at which the shares trade. The decisive actions taken by the Board and Investment Manager over the past year have delivered tangible results for shareholders, positioning HVPE as a clear leader among its listed private equity peers.

 

·      Share Price and NAV Growth: HVPE's share price rose 18% over the calendar year to £31.35 at 31 December 2025, building on the 13% increase achieved in 2024. Estimated NAV per share increased by 11% to $58.13, reflecting the strength and resilience of HVPE's globally diversified portfolio.

 

·      Discount to NAV: The discount to NAV narrowed further to 27% at year-end, from 37% at the end of 2024, as the market responded positively to HVPE's enhanced shareholder returns and proactive capital allocation strategy.

 

·      Delivering on Shareholder-Friendly Measures

January 2026 marks the first full year since the introduction of HVPE's suite of three ambitious initiatives designed to maximise shareholder value and address the persistent discount to NAV:

o  Doubling the Distribution Pool: The Board doubled the allocation of gross cash realisations to the Distribution Pool from 15% to 30%, providing significant resources for share buybacks. Over the calendar year, HVPE deployed $93 million to repurchase 2.6 million shares, representing 2.4% of opening NAV and delivering 1.6% accretion to NAV per share. Since inception of the buyback programme in September 2022, HVPE has deployed $240 million to repurchase shares delivering 5.5% accretion to NAV per share.

o  Simplified SMA Structure: The transition to a Separately Managed Account (SMA) structure was completed in August 2025, giving HVPE greater control and flexibility over capital deployment, reducing embedded leverage, and enhancing portfolio liquidity.

o  Continuation Vote: HVPE will hold a Continuation Vote at the 2026 AGM, underlining the Board's commitment to best-in-class governance and giving shareholders a direct say in the Company's future. The Board welcomes feedback from all shareholders ahead of the vote, and thanks those who have already provided their perspective. The Board will consider all feedback received in the coming months, with a view to setting out the case for continuation at the full-year results in May. Positive commentary to date from shareholders and analysts provides confidence that the decisive actions taken over the past year will be recognised and supported by shareholders at the vote.

 

 

 

 

Cashflow 

 

·      Through 2025, HVPE was cashflow positive by $46 million, receiving $424 million in distributions and investing $378 million in HarbourVest funds, equivalent to 11% and 10% of opening NAV. These figures contrast with 2024, when cashflow was negative, as HVPE received $379 million in distributions and invested $422 million, equivalent to 10% and 11% of opening NAV respectively in that year.

·      The Distribution Pool held a balance of $85 million at the end of December, after total buybacks of $93 million during the course of 2025. The Board anticipates that the Distribution Pool will continue to be utilised for share buybacks for the foreseeable future.

 

Portfolio Activity

 

·      Notable portfolio activity in 2025 was the asset sale announced in December 2025 at a blended discount of 6% to NAV which is expected to raise a total of $300 million in cash for HVPE after expenses. Proceeds from the Transaction are expected to be received in tranches in March ($138 million) and December 2026 ($162 million). A total of $90 million (30%) of the proceeds will be allocated to the Distribution Pool as the cash is received.

·      There were a total of 424 IPO and Merger & Acquisition transactions in HVPE's portfolio in 2025, an increase of 7% on 2024. Notable portfolio company activity included Wiz being acquired by Alphabet subject to regulatory approvals, a SpaceX tender offer, and Figma and Verisure's respective IPOs.

 

Outlook for 2026

 

As we start 2026, the Board and Investment Manager maintain an optimistic outlook underpinned by expectations of improved liquidity as exits resume and the secondary market continues to provide innovative solutions. Whilst geopolitical tensions and market uncertainties persist, we continue to see signs of improved liquidity in HVPE's portfolio. Although risks remain, HarbourVest is well positioned to adapt and identify opportunities on HVPE's behalf to continue delivering value for shareholders.

 

 

Ed Warner, Chair of HVPE, commented:

"2025 was a year in which HVPE's decisive actions delivered for our shareholders, through strong performance and by laying the foundations for future growth. The Board remains resolutely focused on maximising value, as demonstrated by our enhanced buyback programme, the successful transition to a more flexible SMA structure, and our ongoing commitment to robust governance through the upcoming Continuation Vote.

 

One of the year's standout achievements was the successful $300 million asset sale, executed at a 6% discount to NAV. This transaction not only demonstrates the encouraging conditions in the secondary market but also highlights HVPE's ability to unlock significant value for shareholders through proactive portfolio management.

 

We remain vigilant and agile, ready to capitalise on opportunities as they arise, confident that our diversified portfolio and strategic initiatives will continue to drive strong performance and further narrow the discount to NAV."

 

Ed Warner and Richard Hickman, HarbourVest Partner's Managing Director of HVPE, will provide a live Investor Presentation via Investor Meet Company on 09 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT. The presentation is open to all existing and potential shareholders. Questions can be submitted pre-event via your Investor Meet Company dashboard up until 08 Feb 2026, 09:00 GMT, or at any time during the live presentation.

 

Investors can sign up to Investor Meet Company for free here:

https://www.investormeetcompany.com/harbourvest-global-private-equity-limited/register-investor

 

Investors who already follow the Company on the Investor Meet Company platform will automatically be invited.

 

HVPE's most recent Estimated NAV Per Share Update can be found on HVPE's website, in the Monthly Update for 31 December 2025.

 

The HVPE team is here to discuss any questions you may have, so please do not hesitate to contact Richard Hickman or Stephanie Hocking using the contact details below.

 

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 Enquiries:

Shareholders
HarbourVest Partners
Richard Hickman
Tel: +44 (0)20 7399 9847
rhickman@harbourvest.com
Stephanie Hocking
Tel: +44 (0)20 7399 9834
shocking@harbourvest.com
Media
Camarco
Billy Clegg
Jennifer Renwick
Amrith Uppuluri
Tel: +44 (0)20 3757 4980
Tel: +44 (0)20 3757 4980
Tel: +44 7763 083 058
HVPE@camarco.co.uk
Media
HarbourVest Partners
media@harbourvest.com

 

Notes to Editors:

About HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited:

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited ("HVPE" or the "Company") is a Guernsey-incorporated, closed-end investment company which is listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index. HVPE is designed to offer shareholders long-term capital appreciation by investing in a private equity portfolio diversified by geography, stage of investment, vintage year, and industry. The Company invests in and alongside HarbourVest-managed funds which focus on primary fund commitments, secondary investments and direct co-investments in operating companies. HVPE's investment manager is HarbourVest Advisers L.P., an affiliate of HarbourVest Partners, LLC, an independent, global private markets asset manager with over 43 years of experience.

 

About HarbourVest Partners, LLC:

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and more than $150 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Our strengths extend across strategies, enabled by our team of more than 1,300 employees, including more than 240 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Across our private markets platform, our team has committed more than $66 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $70 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $51 billion in direct operating companies. We partner strategically and plan our offerings innovatively to provide our clients with access, insight, and global opportunities.

 

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This announcement is issued by the Company, whose registered address is BNP Paribas House, St Julian's Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1WA

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