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Results for the Six Months to 30 June 2025
St Peter Port, Guernsey, 25 September 2025
NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE), the $1.3bn(1) listed private equity
investment company managed by Neuberger Berman, today announces its results
for the six months to 30 June 2025.
Highlights from six months to 30 June 2025
* Net Assets of $1,283 million - NAV per share of $28.14 (£20.53) a return of
4.0% in the six months
* Performance driven by 1.9% increase in private company valuations ex-FX,
alongside positive contributions from quoted holdings and foreign exchange
* Continued good operating performance – aggregate LTM revenue and EBITDA
growth of 8.8% and 9.8% respectively
* $68 million of proceeds received in the period, with a further $18 million
received since June; visibility on a number of further realisations in 2H 2025
* ~739k shares repurchased at a 29% discount to NAV, resulting in $0.09 per
share NAV accretion
* 1H 2025 dividend of $0.47 per share paid in February (~$22 million)
* Well positioned to take advantage of investment opportunities - $284 million
of cash and undrawn credit line available
Peter von Lehe, Managing Director and Head of Investment Solutions and
Strategy at Neuberger Berman commented:
“NBPE delivered a NAV total return of 4.0% in USD over the six months to 30
June 2025, with growth largely driven by the largest private companies,
alongside gains from our quoted holdings and positive foreign exchange
tailwinds.
Following a pause in activity early in the second quarter, as the year has
progressed renewed momentum in the exit environment has provided a supportive
backdrop for potential realisations. While the timing and pace of a sustained
rebound remains uncertain, with a number of companies in the portfolio that we
believe are ‘exit ready’, NBPE is well placed to benefit as conditions
improve.”
Paul Daggett, Managing Director at Neuberger Berman, continued:
“NBPE’s portfolio delivered resilient operating performance over the last
twelve months, achieving weighted average LTM revenue growth of 8.8% and LTM
EBITDA growth of 9.8%. This was driven by strong organic growth and successful
M&A activity, alongside margin enhancements across NBPE’s portfolio. We
think many companies have benefitted from sector expertise of the underlying
private equity sponsors and their ongoing optimisation and value creation
efforts. We are pleased with the portfolio’s operating performance,
particularly in light of a challenging start in the second quarter, and we
believe there are good reasons to be optimistic about the portfolio’s
overall positioning.”
As of 30 June 2025 YTD 1 Year 3 years 5 years 10 years
NAV TR (USD)* Annualised 4.0% 6.3% 8.6% 2.8% 80.8% 12.6% 165.1% 10.2%
MSCI World TR (USD)* Annualised 9.8% 16.8% 68.0% 18.9% 101.9% 15.1% 189.9% 11.2%
Share price TR (GBP)* Annualised (7.6%) (6.9%) 10.4% 3.3% 91.6% 13.9% 185.1% 11.0%
FTSE All-Share TR (GBP)* Annualised 9.1% 11.2% 35.5% 10.7% 67.3% 10.8% 92.7% 6.8%
*Reflects cumulative returns over the time periods shown and are not
annualised.
Chairman’s statement for the six months to 30 June 2025
As of 30 June 2025, NBPE’s NAV per share was $28.14 (£20.53), a NAV total
return for the six months of 4.0%. On a constant currency basis NBPE’s
private companies, which make up 94% of the portfolio, delivered a return of
1.9% in the period. In particular second quarter performance struck an
optimistic tone, with private companies producing encouraging NAV growth, with
meaningful gains reported across many of NBPE’s largest investments. Over
the six months, this performance was enhanced by positive foreign exchange
movements which added a further $35 million, or 2.7% and a 3.7% increase in
the value of our quoted holdings, which represent 6% of the portfolio.
Performance continued to improve through 31 August 2025, with NBPE reporting
year to date NAV TR of 4.5%.
Underlying operating performance remains resilient, with growing LTM Revenue
and LTM EBITDA
The portfolio continues to report resilient operating progress, generating
weighted average LTM revenue growth of 8.8% and LTM EBITDA growth of 9.8%.
This growth was driven by a number of factors, including organic revenue
growth, M&A, and operational enhancements to drive cost synergies.
Performance across NBPE’s 10 largest investments, which represent 31% of
fair value, was particularly strong, reporting weighted average LTM revenue
growth of 13.7% and LTM EBITDA growth of 15.9%. In addition, while early in
their value creation journey, NBPE’s investments made in 2024 continue to
perform well as a cohort.
The portfolio’s valuation multiple was 15.4x EV/EBITDA, with a weighted
average net debt/EBITDA multiple of 5.4x. EBITDA growth has resulted in the
overall portfolio’s leverage multiple remaining relatively unchanged, with
some companies increasing debt levels to support M&A or other value creation
strategies.
Realisations across the portfolio continue, driven by a number of full and
partial exits
Realisation activity in the broader buyout market showed a considerable
slowdown in 2023 and into the first half of 2024, before showing signs of a
rebound in the second half of the last year. Despite a more positive start to
2025, ‘Liberation Day’ in April caused significant market volatility and
uncertainty which again led to many sale processes being paused and a
reduction in activity. We are hopeful for renewed activity in the latter
stages of 2025 and are seeing increasing signs of positive momentum in the
exit environment.
Against this backdrop NBPE generated $68 million in realisations in the first
half of 2025, the majority of which was received in the first quarter, with a
further $18 million of proceeds received since June 2025(2). Realisations year
to date have been at an aggregate uplift of 13% to December 2024 values(3).
Looking ahead, we anticipate an additional $41 million from a number of
realisations which are expected to close in the coming months. Taken together,
this would bring total 2025 realisations to approximately $128 million, or 10%
of opening portfolio value, with the potential for further realisations in the
latter part of the year.
Discounts remain wide in the sector
Discounts across the listed private sector remain wide, in part a reflection
of sentiment towards investment companies generally and partly a response to
the more muted NAV performance across private equity as a whole.
Despite NBPE reporting positive NAV returns in US Dollars over the past six
months, NBPE’s share price, which is quoted in GBP, declined 7.6% over the
same period. Following a sector wide sell off leading up to and immediately
following ‘Liberation Day’, NBPE’s share price recovered somewhat,
though many of the share prices across the listed private equity sector
remained under pressure. There was a rebound in the middle of July, however,
low trading volumes in August and weaker market sentiment in September led to
this momentum fading and the share price closed at £1,440 pence as at 24
September 2025, with the discount to GBP NAV per share widening to 30.0%.
Capital allocation
Following the announcement of the updated capital allocation framework in
February 2025 which allocated $120 million for share repurchases over the next
three years, NBPE has repurchased 1.0 million shares for $20.2 million at a
weighted average discount to NAV of 29%, contributing $0.19 in accretion to
NAV per share. Since June we have increased the level of buybacks,
repurchasing approximately 297k shares for approximately $5.8 million(4).
This buyback activity has been in addition to the $0.94 per share, or
approximately $43 million, returned to shareholders this year by way of
dividends. Since the inception of NBPEs dividend policy in 2013, over $400
million has been returned to shareholders by way of dividends.
Strong balance sheet
NBPE continues to maintain a strong balance sheet, supported by its
co-investment model and minimal unfunded commitments. As at 30 June 2025, the
company held $74 million in cash and liquid investments, with an additional
$210 million of capacity available on the credit facility. The investment
level was 101%, at the lower end of the target 100–110% range. This
financial flexibility allows NBPE to pursue new investments, maintain dividend
payments, and fund an increasing level of share buybacks without compromising
balance sheet stability.
While the current market environment has limited exit opportunities, it has
created an attractive environment for investors who are able to be capital
providers to the private equity industry. Given its position in the market,
Neuberger Berman has a strong pipeline of potential investments, particularly
in areas of mid-life co-investments which we believe is an attractive
opportunity for NBPE. In early September, NBPE completed one additional new
platform investment of $10 million in Infra Group, a leading infrastructure
service provider.
New Non-executive Director
As part of the Board succession planning, Caroline Chan has been appointed as
an independent non-executive Director of the Company, effective 18 September
2025. This appointment reflects the Board’s decision temporarily to increase
the size of the Board from five to six directors ensuring a smooth transition
in anticipation of Trudi Clark’s retirement from the Board at the 2026 AGM.
Caroline is a Guernsey resident and brings over 30 years’ experience as a
corporate lawyer, with significant expertise in investment funds, banking, and
commercial law gained in Guernsey, London and Hong Kong. In addition to her
current roles, Caroline has held a number of senior legal and regulatory roles
and directorships within leading firms and Guernsey organisations.
Outlook
Over the past three years, benchmark global buyout returns were 2.6% p.a.,
3.5% over the past year and 1% in the first quarter, highlighting the
headwinds that have persisted since the peak years of 2020 and 2021. Listed
private equity funds have not been insulated from this, with performance
falling short of both expectations and historical standards.
While NBPE continues to report double digit annualised five and 10 year NAV
TR, its performance over the past three years, LTM and year to date has been
impacted by these market headwinds, particularly muted realisations. The
average age of the portfolio is now 5.6 years, well above NBPE’s historical
norms. On a positive note, this means that the portfolio has a number of high
quality ‘exit ready’ companies which should drive liquidity and
performance as markets improve. Conversely, the lower level of realisations
has limited our ability to recycle proceeds into new investments which we
believe has weighed on recent performance.
We believe in the advantages of the co-investment model and in Neuberger
Berman’s capabilities, and NBPE’s underlying companies continue to exhibit
attractive fundamentals, demonstrated by their growth metrics and resilience.
The Board and Manager, however, remain focused on the share price performance
and the level of NBPE’s discount. We continue to believe NBPE’s share
price discount does not accurately reflect the value of the portfolio, nor the
Board’s confidence in it. While at the current levels of discount, buybacks
are accretive to NAV, buybacks alone are not the solution to narrowing the
discount and improving total shareholder returns. Alongside continuing to
broaden the shareholder base and raise the profile of NBPE through increased
investor relations and marketing, the Board and the Manager also recognise
that a significant driver in narrowing NBPE’s discount must be for
underlying performance to improve.
Encouragingly, there are growing positive signs that the exit environment is
gaining momentum . The timing and pace of any sustained rebound, however,
remains uncertain and the Board and Manager are exploring options to drive
performance, and deliver long-term shareholder value. Portfolio companies
generally continue to perform well, reporting resilient revenue and EBITDA
growth and we believe there are good reasons to be optimistic about the
portfolio’s overall positioning. Any increase in realisation activity has
the potential to drive NAV growth, enhance liquidity and, alongside accretive
share buybacks and dividend payments, provide the opportunity to continue
refreshing the portfolio by investing into what the Manager believes is an
attractive investment environment.
William Maltby
Chairman
24 September 2025
Manager’s Commentary
As at 30 June 2025, the portfolio delivered a USD NAV total return of 4.0%
over the six months and 6.3% over the trailing 12 months, with NAV per share
increasing to $28.14 (£20.53) or a total NAV of $1,283 million. On a constant
currency basis, the private companies in the portfolio appreciated in value by
1.9%, largely driven by the performance of several of NBPE’s largest
positions. Quoted holdings and FX contributed $3.3 million (+3.7%) and $35.3
million (+2.7%), respectively in the first half.
Second quarter performance struck an optimistic tone, with private companies
producing encouraging NAV growth. While the NAV return in the first half may
not have fully met our goals, given the market backdrop, we think the results
are promising. The year started with the expectations of higher deal activity,
but following the announcements on ‘Liberation Day’ private equity market
activity came down significantly, particularly in the US. Private equity
sponsors found themselves navigating a highly complex and ever-changing
landscape early in the second quarter, creating an environment of high
uncertainty, and buyers and sellers simply took a wait-and-see approach,
leading to a pause of activity. Sponsors continued to hold assets longer, and
while average holding periods are down from their 2022 peak, holding periods
remain high (nearly six years) relative to historical averages.
Larger positions are driving value in the portfolio
Performance over the six months was once again driven by NBPE’s largest
holdings with the 10 largest drivers collectively increasing in value by $41
million, or approximately 10%, ex-FX. These 10 investments represented
approximately 42% of the fair value of private companies and operate in the
consumer, industrial, technology and business and financial services sectors.
Seven of these 10 companies were also part of NBPE’s top 10 investments. The
next 10 largest value drivers also grew, but not to the same extent,
increasing in value by approximately $11 million (+8.3%), ex-FX. Offsetting
this performance was a limited sub-set of companies which declined in value.
In several instances these valuation movements were modest, and reflective of
what we believe were temporary issues facing certain companies.
Operating performance remains positive in a challenging environment
We believe NBPE’s portfolio has the benefit of high quality private equity
sponsors who are experts at operating in the sectors of their underlying
portfolio companies. In some cases this has been important in 2025 given the
fast changing tariff environment, and in all cases over the medium to
long-term as companies are optimised for growth. While short-term
macroeconomic pressures have softened average revenue and earnings growth
relative to 2024, the portfolio has continued to deliver resilient growth
given the backdrop.
As of 30 June 2025, underlying private companies generated weighted average
LTM revenue and LTM EBITDA growth of 8.8% and 9.8% respectively(5). This was
broadly the result of continued strong operating performance among larger
companies, with a multitude of factors driving overall performance both
through organic growth and M&A. Growth was particularly strong at Osaic, one
of NBPE’s largest holdings, which reported strong organic growth, and Monroe
Engineering, which continued to execute on its M&A strategy. Other examples of
strong performance include Action which has continued to open new stores and
Mariner where organic growth and acquisitions of advisors continue to drive
value.
Performance across NBPE’s 10 largest investments, which represent 31% of
fair value, was particularly strong, reporting weighted average LTM revenue
growth of 13.7%(6) and LTM EBITDA growth of 15.9%(6), with growth driven by a
diverse set of factors, including strong organic performance, contract wins
and renewals, value creation initiatives and strategic M&A. NBPE’s
investments made in 2024 continue to perform well as a cohort, with results
driven by a mix of factors including both M&A and organic revenue growth. In
the case of FDH, the company has signed a number of new distribution partners
for critical aviation parts and components. Mariner has completed a number of
acquisitions year to date, further growing its assets under advisement.
Valuation and leverage multiples remain steady
As of 30 June 2025, the weighted average portfolio valuation multiple was
15.4x(7), slightly below the weighted average valuation multiple as of 31
December 2024. Since December 2022, NBPE’s weighted average portfolio
valuation multiple has ranged from approximately 15x – 16x, and has
contracted significantly since 2021. In terms of leverage, as of 30 June 2025,
NBPE’s weighted average leverage multiple remained reasonable at 5.4x(7), a
small increase to the leverage multiple as of 31 December 2024. Absolute
leverage levels have increased at certain companies, mostly to fund M&A and to
complete refinancings. However, in light of the portfolio’s EBITDA growth
over time, the portfolio’s weighted average leverage multiple has remained
relatively consistent over the last several years, despite the increase in
debt at some companies.
Realisation activity
At the start of the year, we were optimistic about liquidity prospects in
private equity in general, as well as for NBPE. However, the post
‘Liberation Day’ uncertainty meaningfully changed the outlook and
realisation activity retrenched significantly in April and May. Towards the
end of the second quarter and into the third quarter we have seen encouraging
signs and realisation activity has been steadily increasing again with exits
processes restarting and we believe that the NBPE portfolio has a number of
attractive exit candidates.
In the first half of the year, NBPE received approximately $68 million of
realisations, driven by both full exits and investments where partial
liquidity events occurred. Further supporting realisation activity were
proceeds from the sale of quoted holdings, which as of the end of the second
quarter of 2025, constitute 6% of the fair value of NBPE’s portfolio. Over
the first six months, NBPE received proceeds from several larger investments
including the full sale of USI and partial sales of Osaic and Qpark. In
addition to this, there were a number of realisations from exits of smaller,
non-core positions, including Corona Industrials, Kyobo Life Insurance, and
Clearent. Since 30 June 2025, NBPE has received an additional $18 million and
expects a further $41 million from expected / pending realisations, including
unannounced transactions(7). Taken together, this would result in $128
million(1) of proforma liquidity in 2025, an increase on the $110 million
received during the whole of 2024 from equity co-investments.
As mentioned, we believe there are a number of companies poised for liquidity
events over the next 12 to 18 months with multiple companies exploring paths
to liquidity, including M&A processes, IPOs, and possibly CV transactions.
Continuing to review highly attractive investment opportunities for inclusion
in NBPE’s portfolio
During the first six months of 2025, NBPE did not make any new platform
investments. However, $8 million in follow-on investments were deployed to
support existing portfolio companies in their growth initiatives and strategic
developments. In September 2025, NBPE invested $10m in the Infra Group, a
network infrastructure provider, alongside PAI. We believe this was an
attractive opportunity to invest in a leading business with scale advantages
and significant customer relationships in a growing market for critical
infrastructure. Infra Group is also an attractive consolidation platform in a
highly fragmented market.
Balance sheet and portfolio well-positioned with the underlying portfolio
continuing to perform underpinning the high-quality of NBPE’s asset base
NBPE’s portfolio companies continue to perform well, delivering steady
revenue and EBITDA growth and we believe there are good reasons to be
optimistic about the portfolio’s overall positioning. Given the headwinds
during the first half, we have exercised caution with NBPE’s investment
pace, prioritising balance sheet strength while returning capital to
shareholders. Encouragingly as the year has progressed renewed momentum in the
exit environment has provided a supportive backdrop for potential
realisations. While the timing and pace of a sustained rebound remains
uncertain, with a number of ‘exit ready’ companies in the portfolio, we
believe NBPE is well placed to benefit as conditions improve. This has the
potential to help drive NAV growth, enhance liquidity, and create greater
flexibility to refresh the portfolio. Leveraging our global network and robust
deal flow, we are well positioned to deploy capital into an attractive
environment, alongside continued dividend distributions and accretive share
buybacks, consistent with NBPE’s capital allocation framework.
Neuberger Berman
24 September 2025
Statement of principal risks and uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties of the Company include external risks,
investment and strategic risks, financial risks and operational risks. These
risks, and the way in which they are managed, are described in more detail
under the heading ‘Risk Management and Principal Risks’ in the Company’s
annual report for the year ended 31 December 2024. The Company’s principal
risks and uncertainties have not changed overall since the date of that
report; however, the Board has identified heightened risk related to the
Company’s share price discount to NAV, the overall economic and investment
environment as well as sovereign and geo-political factors, which could impact
investment valuations in future periods. The Board continues to discuss and
evaluate efforts taken over time to address the discount including buybacks,
the investor relations programme, shareholder engagement and communication,
and capital allocation. The Board monitors the Company’s discount in
conjunction with these efforts.
Statement of directors’ responsibilities
The directors confirm that to the best of our knowledge:
* the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared
in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, as required
by DTR 4.2.4R of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency rules;
* the Interim Financial Report and Consolidated Financial Statements meets the
requirements of an interim financial report, together with the statement of
principal risks and uncertainties above, includes a fair review of the
information required by DTR 4.2.7R and DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure Guidance
and Transparency Rules and includes:
(a) an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six
months of the financial year and their impact on the financial statements; and
a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six
months of the year; and
(b) a description of related party transactions that have taken place in the
first six months of the current financial year and that have materially
affected the financial position or performance of the Company during that
period; and any changes in the related party transactions described in the
last annual report that could do so. Please refer to Note 10 of the unaudited
interim consolidated financial statements.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the
corporate and financial information included on the Company’s website, and
for the preparation and dissemination of financial statements. Legislation in
Guernsey governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements
may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
By order of the Board
William Maltby
Chairman
Pawan Dhir
Director
Date: 24 September 2025
Independent Review Report to NB Private Equity Partners Limited
Conclusion
We have been engaged by NB Private Equity Partners Limited (the "Company") to
review the consolidated financial statements in the half-yearly financial
report for the six months ended 30 June 2025 of the Company and its
subsidiaries (together, the "Group"), which comprises the consolidated balance
sheet, consolidated condensed schedule of investments, consolidated statement
of operations and changes in net assets, consolidated statement of cash flows
and the related explanatory notes.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to
believe that the consolidated financial statements in the half-yearly
financial report for the period ended 30 June 2025 do not give a true and fair
view of the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2025 and of its
financial performance and its cash flows for the six month period then ended,
in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules ("the DTR") of the UK's Financial
Conduct Authority ("the UK FCA").
Scope of review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review
Engagements (UK) 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the
Independent Auditor of the Entity (“ISRE (UK) 2410”) issued by the
Financial Reporting Council for use in the UK. A review of interim financial
information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for
financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review
procedures. We read the other information contained in the half-yearly
financial report and consider whether it contains any apparent misstatements
or material inconsistencies with the information in the consolidated financial
statements.
A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance
with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and consequently does not enable
us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters
that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit
opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than those performed
in an audit as described in the Scope of review section of this report,
nothing has come to our attention to suggest that the directors have
inappropriately adopted the going concern basis of accounting or that the
directors have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern
that are not appropriately disclosed.
This conclusion is based on the review procedures performed in accordance with
ISRE (UK) 2410. However future events or conditions may cause the Group and
the Company to cease to continue as a going concern, and the above conclusions
are not a guarantee that the Group and the Company will continue in operation.
Directors’ responsibilities
The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and has been
approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the
interim financial report in accordance with the DTR of the UK FCA.
Independent Review Report to NB Private Equity Partners Limited (continued)
The consolidated financial statements included in this interim report have
been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles.
In preparing the half-yearly financial report, the directors are responsible
for assessing the Group and the ‘Company’s ability to continue as a going
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using
the going concern basis of accounting unless liquidation is imminent.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the
consolidated financial statements in the half-yearly financial report based on
our review. Our conclusion, including our conclusions relating to going
concern, are based on procedures that are less extensive than audit
procedures, as described in the scope of review paragraph of this report.
The purpose of our review work and to whom we owe our responsibilities
This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with the terms of our
engagement letter to assist the Company in meeting the requirements of the DTR
of the UK FCA. Our review has been undertaken so that we might state to the
Company those matters we are required to state to it in this report and for no
other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or
assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company for our review work,
for this report, or for the conclusions we have reached.
Rachid Frihmat
For and on behalf of KPMG Channel Islands Limited
Chartered Accountants
Guernsey
24 September 2025
Assets 2025 2024
Investments at fair value:
Private equity investments
Cost of $707,233,018 at 30 June 2025 and $739,667,739 at 31 December 2024 $ 1,296,322,337 $ 1,297,551,880
Government obligations
Cost of $57,209,643 at 30 June 2025 and $0 at 31 December 2024 57,210,238 -
Cash and cash equivalents 16,760,571 72,758,539
Other assets 1,830,867 1,846,912
Distributions and sales proceeds receivable from investments 7,782,433 19,171
Total assets $ 1,379,906,446 $ 1,372,176,502
Liabilities and share capital
Liabilities:
Credit facility loan $ 90,000,000 $ 90,000,000
Payables to Investment Manager and affiliates 4,744,907 4,664,735
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 2,370,721 2,103,192
Net deferred tax liability 64,554 64,554
Total liabilities $ 97,180,182 $ 96,832,481
Share capital:
Class A Shares, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorised,
48,648,618 shares issued and 45,498,210 shares outstanding at 30 June 2025 $ 486,486 $ 493,882
49,388,127 shares issued and 46,237,719 shares outstanding at 31 December 2024
Class B Shares, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorised,
10,000 shares issued and outstanding 100 100
Additional paid-in capital 471,648,257 486,140,004
Retained earnings 817,740,523 795,912,722
Less cost of treasury stock purchased (3,150,408 shares) (9,248,460) (9,248,460)
Total net assets of the controlling interest $ 1,280,626,906 $ 1,273,298,248
Net assets of the noncontrolling interest $ 2,099,358 $ 2,045,773
Total net assets $ 1,282,726,264 $ 1,275,344,021
Total liabilities and net assets $ 1,379,906,446 $ 1,372,176,502
Net asset value per share for Class A Shares and Class B Shares $ 28.14 $ 27.53
Net asset value per share for Class A Shares and Class B Shares (GBP) £ 20.53 £ 21.98
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
Unfunded Private Equity ((1))
Private equity investments Cost Fair Value Commitment Exposure
2025
Direct equity investments
NB Alternatives Direct Co-investment Programme A $ 25,529,017 $ 17,972,985 $ 16,970,864 $ 34,943,849
NB Alternatives Direct Co-investment Programme B ((3)) 61,578,344 156,691,572 16,578,161 173,269,733
NB Renaissance Programmes 14,306,669 31,013,852 6,533,612 37,547,464
Marquee Brands 26,475,907 32,435,863 3,410,816 35,846,679
Direct equity investments ((2)(3)) 562,223,862 1,030,361,220 4,086,243 1,034,447,463
Total direct equity investments $ 690,113,799 $ 1,268,475,492 $ 47,579,696 $ 1,316,055,188
Income Investments
NB Credit Opportunities Programme $ 12,457,838 $ 23,788,990 $ 4,898,939 $ 28,687,929
Total income investments $ 12,457,838 $ 23,788,990 $ 4,898,939 $ 28,687,929
Fund investments $ 4,661,381 $ 4,057,855 $ 1,136,424 $ 5,194,279
Total investments $ 707,233,018 $ 1,296,322,337 $ 53,615,059 $ 1,349,937,396
2024
Direct equity investments
NB Alternatives Direct Co-investment Programme A $ 29,382,373 $ 17,435,711 $ 16,981,954 $ 34,417,665
NB Alternatives Direct Co-investment Programme B ((3)) 65,542,240 156,749,566 18,392,548 175,142,114
NB Renaissance Programmes 14,295,777 27,428,649 6,033,357 33,462,006
Marquee Brands 26,545,491 31,816,786 3,410,816 35,227,602
Direct equity investments ((2)(3)) 585,394,526 1,036,043,160 2,667,777 1,038,710,937
Total direct equity investments $ 721,160,407 $ 1,269,473,872 $ 47,486,452 $ 1,316,960,324
Income Investments
NB Credit Opportunities Programme $ 12,457,838 $ 24,284,753 $ 4,898,939 $ 29,183,692
Total income investments $ 12,457,838 $ 24,284,753 $ 4,898,939 $ 29,183,692
Fund investments $ 6,049,494 $ 3,793,255 $ 4,688,049 $ 8,481,304
Total investments $ 739,667,739 $ 1,297,551,880 $ 57,073,440 $ 1,354,625,320
((1):) Private equity exposure is the sum of fair value and unfunded commitment.
((2):) Includes direct equity investments into companies and co-investment vehicles.
((3):) This includes investment(s) above 5% of net asset value. See Note 3.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statemen
Investment Description Geography Industry Cost Fair Value
2025
Government obligations
Treasury Bill 0% 7/22/2025 USA Sovereign $ 22,444,429 $ 22,445,474
Treasury Bill 0% 8/7/2025 USA Sovereign 9,956,555 9,956,389
Treasury Bill 0% 9/4/2025 USA Sovereign 24,808,659 24,808,375
Total government obligations $ 57,209,643 $ 57,210,238
2024
As of 31 December 2024, the Group did not hold any securities classified as government obligations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
Fair Value Fair Value
Geographic diversity of private equity investments ( (1)) 2025 2024
North America $ 987,148,766 $ 1,021,215,672
Europe 302,400,322 266,480,426
Asia / rest of world 6,773,249 9,855,782
$ 1,296,322,337 $ 1,297,551,880
Industry diversity of private equity investments ((2)) 2025 2024
Consumer 22.3% 20.5%
Technology / IT 19.1% 19.3%
Industrials 17.0% 17.0%
Financial services 14.2% 15.7%
Business services 11.5% 11.1%
Healthcare 8.2% 8.2%
Communications / media 3.0% 3.1%
Diversified / undisclosed / other 2.1% 2.2%
Transportation 1.3% 1.7%
Energy 1.3% 1.2%
100.0% 100.0%
Asset class diversification of private equity investments ((3)) 2025 2024
Direct Equity Investments
Mid-cap buyout 48.4% 48.3%
Large-cap buyout 34.6% 34.1%
Special situation 12.6% 12.3%
Growth equity 2.5% 3.3%
Income investments 1.8% 1.9%
Growth / venture funds 0.1% 0.1%
100.0% 100.0%
((1):) Geography is determined by location of the headquarters of the underlying portfolio companies in funds and direct co-investments.
A portion of our fund investments may relate to cash or other assets or liabilities that they hold and for which we do not have adequate
information to assign a geographic location.
((2):) Industry diversity is based on underlying portfolio companies and direct co-investments which may be held through either
co-investments or NB-managed vehicles. Percentages are calculated based on the total portfolio value.
((3):) Asset class diversification is based on the net asset value of underlying fund investments and co-investments. Percentages are
calculated based on the total portfolio value.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
2025 2024
Interest and dividend income (net of foreign withholding taxes of $17,558 for 2025 and $0 for 2024) $ 913,335 $ 5,744,303
Expenses
Investment management and services $ 9,321,556 $ 9,589,666
Finance costs
Credit facility 4,134,679 4,612,825
ZDP Shares - 1,749,787
Administration and professional fees 2,694,299 2,411,885
Total expenses $ 16,150,534 $ 18,364,163
Net investment loss $ (15,237,199) $ (12,619,860)
Tax expense 35,320 33,847
Net investment loss after taxes $ (15,272,519) $ (12,653,707)
Realised and unrealised gains
Realised gain on investments $ 27,680,513 $ 19,792,210
Net change in unrealised gain on investments,
net of tax expense of $0 for 2025 and $0 for 2024 31,205,775 3,613,145
Net realised and change in unrealised gain $ 58,886,288 $ 23,405,355
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 43,613,769 $ 10,751,648
Less net increase in net assets resulting from operations
attributable to the noncontrolling interest (53,585) (22,057)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
attributable to the controlling interest $ 43,560,184 $ 10,729,591
Net assets at beginning of period attributable to the controlling interest $1,273,298,248 $1,305,485,808
Less dividend payment (21,732,383) (21,860,925)
Less cost of stock repurchased and cancelled (739,509 shares for 2025 and 264,887 shares for 2024) (14,499,143) (5,418,037)
Net assets at end of period attributable to the controlling interest $1,280,626,906 $1,288,936,437
Earnings per share for Class A Shares and Class B Shares of the controlling interest $ 0.95 $ 0.23
Earnings per share for Class A Shares and Class B Shares of the controlling interest (GBP) £ 0.73 £ 0.18
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
2025 2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
attributable to the controlling interest $ 43,560,184 $ 10,729,591
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
attributable to the noncontrolling interest 53,585 22,057
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations
to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Realised gain on investments (27,680,513) (19,792,210)
Net change in unrealised gain on investments, net of tax expense (31,205,775) (3,613,145)
Contributions to private equity investments (2,148,907) (6,919,909)
Purchases of private equity investments (5,915,852) (65,563,905)
Distributions from private equity investments 19,281,800 78,475,517
Proceeds from sale of private equity investments 41,147,378 47,254,844
Purchases of government obligations (74,640,210) (167,222,010)
Proceeds from sale of government obligations 17,916,020 164,721,489
In-kind payment of interest income and change in accrued interest (485,548) (4,685,921)
Amortisation of finance costs 131,196 201,664
Amortisation of Original Issue Discount ("OID") - (17,877)
Change in other assets (127,501) 101,803
Change in payables to Investment Manager and affiliates 80,172 (123,738)
Change in current tax liability (2,208) (3,091,972)
Change in accrued expenses and other liabilities 269,737 1,938,014
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (19,766,442) $ 32,414,292
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividend payment $ (21,732,383) $ (21,860,925)
Stock repurchased and cancelled (14,499,143) (5,418,037)
Net cash used in financing activities $ (36,231,526) $ (27,278,962)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ (55,997,968) $ 5,135,330
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 72,758,539 50,617,431
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 16,760,571 $ 55,752,761
Supplemental cash flow information
Credit facility financing costs paid $ 3,987,390 $ 4,493,092
Taxes paid $ 77,659 $ 3,127,931
Taxes refunded $ 40,130 $ 2,111
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
Note 1 – Description of the Group
NB Private Equity Partners Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries,
collectively (the “Group”) is a closed-ended investment company registered
in Guernsey. The registered office is Oak House, Hirzel Street, St. Peter
Port, Guernsey, GY1 2NP. The principal activity of the Group is to invest in
direct private equity investments by co-investing alongside leading private
equity sponsors in their core areas of expertise. The Company’s Class A
Shares are listed and admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London
Stock Exchange (“Main Market”) under the symbols “NBPE” and “NBPU”
corresponding to Sterling and U.S. dollar quotes, respectively.
The Group is managed by NB Alternatives Advisers LLC ("Investment Manager"), a
subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC (“NBG”), pursuant to an
Investment Management Agreement. The Investment Manager serves as the
registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
These consolidated financial statements present a true and fair view of the
financial position, profit or loss and cash flows and have been prepared in
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S.
GAAP”) and are in compliance with the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as
amended). All adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of
the consolidated financial statements for the periods presented have been
included. These consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S.
dollars.
The Group is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting
guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting
Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services –
Investment Companies. Accordingly, the Group reflects its investments on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at their estimated fair values, with unrealised
gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value reflected in net change
in unrealised gain on investments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
and Changes in Net Assets. The Group does not consolidate majority-owned or
controlled portfolio companies. The Group does not provide any financial
support to any of its investments beyond the investment amount to which it
committed.
The Directors considered that it is appropriate to adopt a going concern basis
of accounting in preparing the consolidated financial statements. In reaching
this assessment, the Directors have considered a wide range of information
relating to present and future conditions including the balance sheets, future
projections, cash flows and the longer-term strategy of the business.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include accounts of the Company
consolidated with the accounts of all its subsidiaries in which it holds a
controlling financial interest as of the financial statement date. All
inter-group balances have been eliminated.
The Company’s partially owned subsidiary, NB PEP Investments, LP
(incorporated) is incorporated in Guernsey.
The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, NB PEP Holdings Limited, NB PEP
Investments I, LP, NB PEP Investments LP Limited and NB PEP Investments
Limited are incorporated in Guernsey.
The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, NB PEP Investments DE, LP is
incorporated in Delaware and operates in the United States.
Use of Estimates and Judgements
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with
U.S. GAAP requires the Directors to make estimates and judgements that affect
the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following estimates and assumptions were used at 30 June 2025 and 31
December 2024 to estimate the fair value of each class of financial
instruments:
* Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying value reasonably approximates fair
value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
* Government obligations - Further information on valuation is provided in the
Fair Value Measurements section below.
* Other assets - The carrying value reasonably approximates fair value.
* Distributions and sales proceeds receivable from investments - The carrying
value reasonably approximates fair value.
* ZDP Share liability - The carrying value reasonably approximates fair value
(see Note 5).
* Credit Facility Loan - The carrying value reasonably approximates fair
value.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Use of Estimates and Judgements continued
* Payables to Investment Manager and affiliates - The carrying value
reasonably approximates fair value.
* Accrued expenses and other liabilities - The carrying value reasonably
approximates fair value.
* Private equity investments – Further information on valuation is provided
in the Fair Value Measurements section below.
Fair Value Measurements
It is expected that most of the investments in which the Group invests will
meet the criteria set forth under FASB ASC 820 Fair Value Measurement and
Disclosures (“ASC 820”) permitting the use of the practical expedient to
determine the fair value of the investments. ASC 820 provides that, in valuing
alternative investments that do not have quoted market prices but calculate
net asset value (“NAV”) per share or equivalent, an investor may determine
fair value by using the NAV reported to the investor by the underlying
investment. To the extent ASC 820 is applicable to an investment, the
Investment Manager will value the Group’s investment based primarily on the
value reported to the Group by the investment or by the lead investor /
sponsor of a direct co-investment as of each quarter-end, as determined by the
investments in accordance with its own valuation policies.
ASC 820-10 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure establishes a fair value
hierarchy that prioritises the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure
fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted
prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1
measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3
measurements). ASC 820-10-35-39 to 55 provides three levels of the fair value
hierarchy as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices are available in active markets for
identical investments as of the
reporting date.
Level 2: Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active
markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the
reporting date.
Level 3: Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment
and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the
investment. The inputs used in the determination of the fair value require
significant management judgement or estimation.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Fair Value Measurements continued
Observable inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants
would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk,
based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Group.
Unobservable inputs reflect the Group’s own assumptions about the
assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability
based on the information available. The inputs or methodology used for valuing
assets or liabilities may not be an indication of the risks associated with
investing in those assets or liabilities. The Group generally uses the NAV
reported by the investments as a primary input in its valuation utilising the
practical expedient method of determining fair value; however, adjustments to
the reported NAV may be made based on various factors, including, but not
limited to, the attributes of the interest held, including the rights and
obligations, any restrictions or illiquidity on such interest, any potential
clawbacks by the investments and the fair value of the investments' portfolio
or other assets and liabilities. Investments that are measured at fair value
using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient are not
categorised in the fair value hierarchy.
Government Obligations
The fair value of U.S. Treasury Bills is based on dealer quotations. U.S.
Treasury Bills in this portfolio are categorised as Level 1 of the fair value
hierarchy.
Realised Gains and Losses on Investments
Purchases and sales of investments are recorded on a trade-date basis.
Realised gains and losses from sales of investments are determined on a
specific identification basis. For investments in private equity investments,
the Group records its share of realised gains and losses incurred when the
Investment Manager knows that the private equity investment has realised its
interest in a portfolio company and the Investment Manager has sufficient
information to quantify the amount. For all other investments, realised gains
and losses are recognised in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Changes in Net Assets in the year in which they arise.
Net Change in Unrealised Gains and Losses on Investments
Gains and losses arising from changes in value are recorded as an increase or
decrease in the unrealised gains or losses of investments based on the
methodology described above.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(Continued)
Foreign Currency
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into
U.S. dollar amounts at the reporting date. Transactions denominated in foreign
currencies, including purchases and sales of investments, and income and
expenses, are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the date of such
transactions. Adjustments arising from foreign currency transactions are
reflected in the net realised gain on investments and the net change in
unrealised gain on investments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations
and Changes in Net Assets.
The Group’s investments of which capital is denominated in foreign currency
are translated into U.S. dollars based on rates of exchange at the reporting
date. The cumulative effect of translation to U.S. dollars has increased the
fair value of the Group’s foreign investments by $35,332,396 for the six
month period ended 30 June 2025. The cumulative effect of translation to U.S.
dollars decreased the fair value of the Group’s foreign investments by
$10,722,495 for the six month period ended 30 June 2024.
The ZDP Shares were denominated in Sterling (see Note 5 and Note 6; as of 30
June 2025, there were no outstanding ZDP Shares). The Group has unfunded
commitments denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars. At 30 June
2025, the unfunded commitments that are in Euros and Sterling amounted to
€5,975,112 and £25,078, respectively (31 December 2024: €6,235,659 and
£29,588). They have been included in the Consolidated Condensed Schedules of
Investments at the U.S. dollar exchange rates in effect at 30 June 2025 and
31 December 2024. The effect on the unfunded commitment of the change in the
exchange rates between Euros and U.S. dollars was an increase in the U.S.
dollar obligations of $838,438 for 30 June 2025 and a decrease in the U.S.
dollar obligations of $433,276 for 31 December 2024.
The effect on the unfunded commitment of the change in the exchange rates
between Sterling and U.S. dollars was an increase in the U.S. dollar
obligations of $2,988 for 30 June 2025 and a decrease in the U.S. dollar
obligations of $663 for 31 December 2024.
Investment Transactions and Investment Income
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Investments
are recognised when the Group incurs an obligation to acquire a financial
instrument and assume the risk of any gain or loss or incurs an obligation to
sell a financial instrument and forego the risk of any gain or loss.
Investment transactions that have not yet settled are reported as receivable
from investment or payable to investment.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Investment Transactions and Investment Income continued
The Group earns interest and dividends from direct investments and from cash
and cash equivalents. The Group records dividends on the ex-dividend date, net
of withholding tax, if any, and interest, on an accrual basis when earned,
provided the Investment Manager knows the information or is able to reliably
estimate it. Otherwise, the Group records the investment income when it is
reported by the private equity investments. Discounts received or premiums
paid in connection with the acquisition of loans are amortised into interest
income using the effective interest method over the contractual life of the
related loan. Payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest is computed at the
contractual rate specified in the loan agreement for any portion of the
interest which may be added to the principal balance of a loan rather than
paid in cash by the obligator on the scheduled interest payment date. PIK
interest is added to the principal balance of the loan and recorded as
interest income. Prepayment premiums include fee income from securities
settled prior to maturity date, and are recorded as interest income in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Changes in Net Assets.
For the six month period ended 30 June 2025, total interest and dividend
income was $913,335, of which $24,831 was dividends, and $888,504 was interest
income. For the six month period ended 30 June 2024, total interest and
dividend income was $5,744,303, of which $0 was dividends, and $5,744,303 was
interest income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents represent cash held in accounts at banks and liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents
are carried at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value. At
30 June 2025 and 31 December 2024, cash and cash equivalents consisted of
$16,760,571 and $72,758,539, respectively, held in operating accounts with
Bank of America Merrill Lynch and U.S. Bank.
Cash equivalents are held for the purpose of meeting short-term liquidity
requirements, rather than for investment purposes. As of 30 June 2025 and
31 December 2024, the cash equivalents were NIL and $47,241,246,
respectively.
Cash and cash equivalents are subject to credit risk to the extent those
balances exceed applicable Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”)
or Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) limitations.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Income Taxes
The Company is registered in Guernsey as an exempt company. The States of
Guernsey Income Tax Authority has granted the Group an exemption from Guernsey
income tax under the provision of the Income Tax (Exempt Bodies) (Guernsey)
Ordinance 1989 and the Group has been charged an annual exemption fee of
£1,600 (2024: £1,600). Generally, income that the Group derives from the
investments may be subject to taxes imposed by the U.S. or other countries and
will impact the Group’s effective tax rate.
In accordance with FASB ASC 740-10, Income Taxes, the Group is required to
determine whether its tax positions are more likely than not to be sustained
upon examination by the applicable taxing authority based on the technical
merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet a
more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the
current year.
The Group files tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions
in which it operates. In the normal course of business, the Group is subject
to examination by U.S. federal, state, local and foreign jurisdictions, where
applicable. The Group’s U.S. federal income tax returns are open under the
normal three-year statute of limitations and therefore subject to examination.
The Investment Manager does not expect that the total amount of unrecognised
tax benefits will materially change over the next 12 months.
Investments made in entities that generate U.S. source investment income may
subject the Group to certain U.S. federal and state income tax consequences. A
U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30% may be applied on the Group’s
distributive share of any U.S. sourced dividends and interest (subject to
certain exemptions) and certain other income that the Group receives directly
or through one or more entities treated as either partnerships or disregarded
entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Investments made in entities that generate business income that is effectively
connected with a U.S. trade or business may subject the Group to certain U.S.
federal and state income tax consequences. Generally, the U.S. imposes
withholding tax on effectively connected income at the highest U.S. rate
(generally 21%). In addition, the Group may also be subject to a branch
profits tax which can be imposed at a rate of up to 23.7% of the after-tax
profits treated as effectively connected income associated with a U.S. trade
or business. As such, the aggregate U.S. tax liability on effectively
connected income may approximate 44.7% given the two levels of tax.
The Group recognises a tax benefit in the consolidated financial statements
only when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon
examination by the relevant taxing authority based on the technical merits of
the position. To date, the Group has not provided any reserves for
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Income Taxes continued
taxes as all related tax benefits have been fully recognised. Although the
Investment Manager believes uncertain tax positions have been adequately
assessed, the Investment Manager acknowledges that these matters require
significant judgement and no assurance can be given that the final tax outcome
of these matters will not be different.
Deferred taxes are recorded to reflect the tax benefit and consequences of
future years’ differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities
and their financial reporting basis. The Group records a valuation allowance
to reduce deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that some portion
or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realised. Management
subsequently adjusts the valuation allowance as the expected realisability of
the deferred tax assets changes such that the valuation allowance is
sufficient to cover the portion of the asset that will not be realised. The
Group records the tax associated with any transactions with U.S. or other tax
consequences when the Group recognises the related income (see Note 7).
Shareholders in certain jurisdictions may have individual income tax
consequences from ownership of the Group's shares. The Group has not accounted
for any such tax consequences in these consolidated financial statements. For
example, the Investment Manager expects the Group and certain of its non-U.S.
corporate subsidiaries to be treated as passive foreign investment
corporations (“PFICs”) under U.S. tax rules. For this purpose, the PFIC
regime should not give rise to additional tax at the level of the Group or its
subsidiaries. Instead, certain U.S. investors in the Group may need to make
tax elections and comply with certain U.S. reporting requirements related to
their investments in the PFICs in order to potentially manage the adverse U.S.
tax consequences associated with the regime.
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts
Forward foreign exchange contracts are reported on the balance sheets at fair
value and included either in other assets or accrued expenses and other
liabilities, depending on each contract’s unrealised position (appreciated /
depreciated) relative to its notional value as of the end of the reporting
periods. See Note 6.
Forward foreign exchange contracts involve elements of market risk in excess
of the amounts reflected on the consolidated financial statements. The Group
bears the risk of an unfavourable change in the foreign exchange rate
underlying the forward foreign exchange contract, if any contract exists, as
well as risks from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the
terms of their contracts.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Dividends to Shareholders
The Company pays dividends semi-annually to shareholders upon approval by the
Board of Directors subject to the passing of the solvency test under Guernsey
law. Liabilities for dividends to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend
date.
The Company may declare dividend payments from time to time. Prior to each
dividend announcement, the Board reviews the appropriateness of the dividend
payment in light of macroeconomic activity, the financial position of the
Company, and other factors. The Company targets an annualised dividend yield
of 3.0% or greater on NAV which has been paid out semi-annually.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses are recognised when incurred. Operating expenses include
amounts directly incurred by the Group as part of its operations, and do not
include amounts incurred from the operations of the Group's investments. These
operating expenses are included in administration and professional fees on the
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets.
Carried Interest
Carried interest amounts due to the Special Limited Partner (an affiliate of
the Investment Manager, see Note 10) are computed and accrued at each period
end based on period-to-date results in accordance with the terms of the Third
Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of NB PEP Investments LP
(Incorporated). For the purposes of calculating the incentive allocation
payable to the Special Limited Partner, the value of any fund investments made
by the Group in other Neuberger Berman Funds (“NB Funds”) in respect of
which the Investment Manager or an affiliate receives a fee or other
remuneration shall be excluded from the calculation.
Note 3 – Investments
The Group invests in a diversified portfolio of direct private equity
companies (see Note 2). As required by ASC 820, financial assets and
liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of
input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Group has
assessed these positions and concluded that all private equity companies not
valued using the practical expedient, with the exception of marketable
securities, are classified as either Level 2, due to indirect investment
through holding company, or Level 3, due to significant unobservable inputs.
Marketable securities distributed from a private equity company are classified
as Level 1. The Group values equity securities that are traded on a national
securities exchange at their last reported sales price.
Note 3 – Investments (Continued)
There were two marketable securities held by the Group as of 30 June 2025 and
31 December 2024.
The following table details the Group’s financial assets and liabilities
that were accounted for at fair value as of 30 June 2025 and 31
December 2024 by level and fair value hierarchy.
Assets (Liabilities) Accounted for at Fair Value
Investments
measured at
As of 30 June 2025 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 net asset value (1) Total
Common stock $ 3,995,396 $ 3,215,641 $ - $ - $ 7,211,037
Government obligations 57,210,238 - - - 57,210,238
Private equity companies - - 143,962,317 1,145,148,983 1,289,111,300
Totals $ 61,205,634 $ 3,215,641 $ 143,962,317 $ 1,145,148,983 $ 1,353,532,575
Investments
measured at
As of 31 December 2024 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 net asset value (1) Total
Common stock $ 3,770,837 $ 3,984,000 $ - $ - $ 7,754,837
Private equity companies - - 153,354,715 1,136,442,328 1,289,797,043
Totals $ 3,770,837 $ 3,984,000 $ 153,354,715 $ 1,136,442,328 $ 1,297,551,880
(1) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV per
share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorised in the
fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are
intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts
presented in the Consolidated Condensed Schedules of Investments.
Note 3 – Investments (Continued)
Significant investments:
At 30 June 2025, the Group’s share of the following underlying private
equity company exceeded 5% of net asset value.
Fair Value as a
Company Fair Value Percentage of
(Legal Entity Name) Industry Country 2025 net asset value
Action Consumer/Retail Netherlands $ 91,352,635 7.13%
(3i 2020 Co-investment 1 SCSp)
(LP Interest)
Advisor Group ((1)) Financial Services United States of America 69,849,536 5.45%
(RCP Artemis Co-Invest, L.P.)
(LP Interest)
Solenis LLC Industrials United States of America 64,326,716 5.02%
(Platinum Equity Diamond Co-Investors (Cayman), L.P.)
(Platinum Equity Olympus Co-Investors (Cayman), L.P.)
(LP Interest)
((1)) The Company is held by NB Alternatives Direct Co-investment Programme B and through a direct equity co-investment vehicle.
At 31 December 2024, the Group’s share of the following underlying private
equity company exceeded 5% of net asset value.
Fair Value as a
Company Fair Value Percentage of
(Legal Entity Name) Industry Country 2024 net asset value
Action Consumer/Retail Netherlands $ 74,432,660 5.85%
(3i 2020 Co-investment 1 SCSp)
(LP Interest)
Advisor Group ((1)) Financial Services United States of America 71,485,020 5.61%
(RCP Artemis Co-Invest, L.P.)
(LP Interest)
((1)) The Company is held by NB Alternatives Direct Co-investment Programme B and through a direct equity co-investment vehicle.
Note 3 – Investments (Continued)
The following table summarises the changes in the fair value of the Group’s
Level 3 private equity investments for the six month period ended 30 June
2025.
(dollars in thousands)
For the Period Ended 30 June 2025
Total Private
Large-cap Mid-cap Special Growth/ Income Equity
Buyout Buyout Situations Venture Investments Investments
Balance, 31 December 2024 $ 49,118 $ 93,289 $ 2,277 $ 8,671 $ - $ 153,355
Purchases of investments and/or
contributions to investments - - - - - -
Realised gain (loss) on investments - 4,202 (5,794) 5,130 - 3,538
Changes in unrealised gain (loss) of
investments still held at the reporting date 1,718 336 (2,277) - - (223)
Changes in unrealised gain (loss) of
investments sold during the period - (176) 5,794 (4,727) - 891
Distributions from investments (328) (4,202) - (9,069) - (13,599)
Transfers into level 3 - - - - - -
Transfers out of level 3 - - - - - -
Balance, 30 June 2025 $ 50,508 $ 93,449 $ - $ 5 $ - $ 143,962
There were no transfers into Level 3. There were no transfers out of Level 3.
Note 3 – Investments (Continued)
The following table summarises changes in the fair value of the Company’s
Level 3 private equity investments for the year ended 31 December 2024.
(dollars in thousands)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Total Private
Large-cap Mid-cap Special Growth/ Income Equity
Buyout Buyout Situations Venture Investments Investments
Balance, 31 December 2023 $ 43,314 $ 99,598 $ 8,191 $ 11,331 $ 44,325 $ 206,759
Purchases of investments and/or
contributions to investments - - - - - -
Realised gain (loss) on investments (1) 6,603 - 55 (2,579) 4,078
Changes in unrealised gain (loss) of
investments still held at the reporting date 5,805 4,374 (5,914) (2,693) - 1,572
Changes in unrealised gain (loss) of
investments sold during the period - (5,928) - - (672) (6,600)
Distributions from investments - (17,236) - (257) (41,074) (58,567)
Transfers into level 3 - 5,878 - 235 - 6,113
Transfers out of Level 3 - - - - - -
Balance, 31 December 2024 $ 49,118 $ 93,289 $ 2,277 $ 8,671 $ - $ 153,355
Investments were transferred into Level 3 as management’s fair value
estimate included significant unobservable inputs. There were no transfers out
of Level 3.
Note 3 – Investments (Continued)
The following table summarises the valuation methodologies and inputs used for
private equity investments categorised in Level 3 as of 30 June 2025.
(dollars in thousands)
Impact to
Fair Value Valuation from an
Private Equity Investments 30 June 2025 Valuation Methodologies Unobservable Inputs (1) Ranges (Weighted Average) (2) Increase in Input (3)
Direct equity investments
Large-cap buyout $ 50,508 Market Comparable Companies LTM EBITDA 12.9x-21.0x (14.8x) Increase
Market Comparable Companies NTM EBITDA 20.0x Increase
Mid-cap buyout 93,449 Market Comparable Companies LTM EBITDA 6.0x-17.0x (14.1x) Increase
Growth / venture 5 Escrow Value Escrow 1.0x Increase
Total $ 143,962
(1) LTM means Last Twelve Months, EBITDA means
Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortisation, NTM means Next
Twelve Months.
(2) Inputs weighted based on fair value of
investments in range.
(3) Unless otherwise noted, this column
represents the directional change in the fair value of Level 3 investments
that would result from an increase to the corresponding unobservable input. A
decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect. Significant
increases and decreases in these inputs in isolation could result in
significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.
Note 3 – Investments (Continued)
The following table summarises the valuation methodologies and inputs used for
private equity investments categorised in Level 3 as of 31 December 2024.
(dollars in thousands)
Impact to
Fair Value Valuation from an
Private Equity Investments 31 December 2024 Valuation Methodologies Unobservable Inputs (1) Ranges (Weighted Average) (2) Increase in Input (3)
Direct equity investments
Large-cap buyout $ 49,118 Market Comparable Companies LTM EBITDA 12.9x-22.5x (15.1x) Increase
Market Comparable Companies NTM EBITDA 20.0x Increase
Mid-cap buyout 93,289 Escrow Value Escrow 1.0x Increase
Expected Transaction Price Expected Transaction Price 1.0x Increase
Market Comparable Companies LTM EBITDA 11.0x-14.8x (13.4x) Increase
Special situations 2,277 Market Comparable Companies LTM EBITDA 7.6x Increase
Growth / venture 8,671 Market Comparable Companies LTM EBITDA 21.3x Increase
Escrow Value Escrow 1.0x Increase
Total $ 153,355
(1) LTM means Last Twelve Months, EBITDA means Earnings
Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortisation, NTM means Next Twelve
Months.
(2) Inputs weighted based on fair value of investments in
range.
(3) Unless otherwise noted, this column represents the
directional change in the fair value of Level 3 investments that would result
from an increase to the corresponding unobservable input. A decrease to the
unobservable input would have the opposite effect. Significant increases and
decreases in these inputs in isolation could result in significantly higher or
lower fair value measurements.
Since 31 December 2024, there have been no changes in valuation methodologies
within Level 2 and Level 3 that have had a material impact on the valuation of
private equity investments.
In the case of direct equity investments and income investments, the
Investment Manager does not control the timing of exits, but at the time of
investment, typically expects investment durations to be meaningfully shorter
than fund investments. Therefore, although some fund and direct investments
may take 10-15 years to reach final realisation, the Investment Manager
expects the majority of the Group’s invested capital in the current
portfolio to be returned in much shorter timeframes. Generally, fund
investments have a defined term and no right to withdraw. In the case of fund
investments, fund lives are typically 10 years; however, a series of
extensions often mean the lives can extend significantly beyond this. It
should be noted that the Group’s fund investments are legacy assets,
non-core to the current strategy and are in realisation mode.
Note 4 – Credit Facility
As of 30 June 2025, a subsidiary of the Company had a $300.0 million secured
revolving credit facility (the “MassMutual Facility”) with Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”). The 10-year borrowing
availability period of the MassMutual Facility expires on 23 December 2029,
while the MassMutual Facility matures on 23 December 2031. As of 30 June 2025,
the outstanding balance of the MassMutual Facility was $90,000,000, and for
the six month period ended 30 June 2025, the borrowings drawn from the
MassMutual Facility were NIL and the payments to the MassMutual Facility were
NIL. As of 31 December 2024, the outstanding balance of the MassMutual
Facility was $90,000,000, and for the year ended 31 December 2024, the
borrowings drawn from the MassMutual Facility were NIL and the payments to the
MassMutual Facility were NIL.
Under the MassMutual Facility, the Group is required to meet certain portfolio
concentration tests and certain loan-to-value ratios not to exceed 45% through
23 December 2027 with stepdowns each year thereafter until reaching 0% on 23
December 2029 and through maturity. In addition, the MassMutual Facility
limits the incurrence of loan-to-value ratios above 45%, additional
indebtedness, asset sales, acquisitions, mergers, liens, portfolio asset
assignments, or other matters customarily restricted in such agreements. The
MassMutual Facility defines change in control as a change in the Company’s
ownership structure of certain of its subsidiaries or the event in which the
Group is no longer managed by the Investment Manager or an affiliate. A change
in control would trigger an event of default under the MassMutual Facility. At
30 June 2025, the Group met all requirements under the MassMutual Facility.
The MassMutual Facility is secured by a security interest in the cash flows
from the underlying investments of the Group.
Under the MassMutual Facility, the interest rate through 30 June 2023 was
calculated as the greater of either LIBOR or 1% plus 2.875% per annum. On 30
June 2023 the MassMutual Facility was amended for the interest rate
calculation from greater of either LIBOR or 1% plus 2.875% to SOFR plus 2.875%
per annum, subject to a credit spread adjustment. The amended credit facility
agreement results in no material economic changes to the facility.
The Group is required to pay a commitment fee calculated as 0.55% per annum on
the average daily balance of the unused facility amount. The Group is subject
to a minimum utilisation of 30% of the facility size, or $90.0 million,
beginning 18 months after the closing date or 23 June 2021. If the minimum
utilisation is not met, the Group is required to pay the amount of interest
that would have been accrued on the minimum usage amount less any outstanding
advances. As of 30 June 2025, the Group met the minimum utilisation
requirement, and only the commitment fee applied.
Note 4 – Credit Facility (Continued)
The following table summarises the Group’s finance costs incurred and
expensed under the MassMutual Facility for the six month periods ended 30 June
2025 and 2024.
30 June 2025 30 June 2024
Interest expense $ 3,383,900 $ 3,857,987
Undrawn commitment fees 580,708 583,917
Servicing fees and breakage costs 38,875 39,000
Amortisation of capitalised debt issuance costs 131,196 131,921
Total Credit Facility Finance Costs $ 4,134,679 $ 4,612,825
As of 30 June 2025 and 31 December 2024, unamortised capitalised debt issuance
costs (included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets) were
$1,715,716 and $1,846,912, respectively. Capitalised amounts are being
amortised on a straight-line basis over the terms of the applicable credit
facility.
Note 5 – Zero Dividend Preference Shares (“ZDP Shares”)
On 30 October 2024, the 2024 ZDP Shares were redeemed and delisted from the
Specialist Fund Segment.
The following table reconciles the liability for ZDP Shares, which
approximates fair value, for the six month period ended 30 June 2025 and the
year ended 31 December 2024.
ZDP Shares Pounds Sterling U.S. Dollars
Liability, 31 December 2023 £ 63,091,290 $ 80,428,778
Net change in accrued interest on 2024 ZDP Shares 2,223,710 3,394,440
Redemption of 2024 ZDP Shares (65,315,000) (84,956,173)
Currency conversion - 1,132,955
Liability, 31 December 2024 £ - $ -
Net change in accrued interest on 2024 ZDP Shares - -
Redemption of 2024 ZDP Shares - -
Currency conversion - -
Liability, 30 June 2025 £ - $ -
Note 5 – Zero Dividend Preference Shares (“ZDP Shares”) (Continued)
As of 30 June 2025, there were no outstanding ZDP share classes.
ZDP Shares were measured at amortised cost. Capitalised offering costs were
being amortised using the effective interest rate method.
Note 6 – Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts
The Group currently does not employ specific hedging techniques to reduce the
risks of adverse movements in securities prices, currency exchange rates and
interest rates; however, the investments may employ such techniques. While
hedging techniques may reduce certain risks, such transactions themselves may
entail other risks. Thus, while the investments may benefit from the use of
these hedging mechanisms, unanticipated changes in securities prices, currency
exchange rates or interest rates may result in poorer overall performance for
the investments than if they had not entered into such hedging transactions.
As of 30 June 2025 and 31 December 2024, the Group did not hold any active
forward foreign currency contracts.
Note 7 – Income Taxes
The Group is exempt from Guernsey tax on income derived from non-Guernsey
sources. However, certain of its underlying investments generate income that
is subject to tax in other jurisdictions, principally the U.S., the Group has
recorded the following amounts related to such taxes:
30 June 2025 30 June 2024
Current tax expense $ 35,320 $ 33,847
Deferred tax expense - -
Total tax expense $ 35,320 $ 33,847
30 June 2025 31 December 2024
Gross deferred tax assets $ 12,665,836 $ 12,665,836
Valuation allowance (12,665,836) (12,665,836)
Net deferred tax assets - -
Gross deferred tax liabilities (64,554) (64,554)
Net deferred tax liabilities $ (64,554) $ (64,554)
Note 7 – Income Taxes (Continued)
Current tax expense is reflected in Net investment loss, and deferred tax
expense is reflected in Net change in unrealised gain on the Consolidated
Statements of Operations and Changes in Net Assets. Net deferred tax
liabilities are related to net unrealised gains, and gross deferred tax
assets, offset by a valuation allowance, are related to unrealised losses on
investments held in entities that file separate tax returns.
The Group has no gross unrecognised tax benefits. The Group is subject to
examination by tax regulators under the three-year statute of limitations.
Note 8 – Earnings per Share
The computations for earnings per share for the six month periods ended 30
June 2025 and 2024 are as follows:
2025 2024
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
attributable to the controlling interest $ 43,560,184 $ 10,729,591
Divided by weighted average shares outstanding for
Class A Shares and Class B Shares of the controlling interest 45,836,563 46,282,625
Earnings per share for Class A Shares and
Class B Shares of the controlling interest $ 0.95 $ 0.23
Note 9 – Share Capital, Including Treasury Stock
Class A shareholders have the right to vote on all resolutions proposed at
general meetings of the Company, including resolutions relating to the
appointment, election, re-election and removal of Directors. The Company’s
Class B Shares, which were issued at the time of the initial public offering
to a Guernsey charitable trust, whose trustee is Oak Trust (Guernsey) Limited
(“Trustee”), usually carry no voting rights at general meetings of the
Company. However, in the event the level of ownership of Class A Shares by
U.S. residents (excluding any Class A Shares held in treasury) exceeds 35% on
any date determined by the Directors (based on an analysis of share ownership
information available to the Company), the Class B Shares will carry voting
rights in relation to "Director Resolutions" (as such term is defined in the
Company's articles of incorporation). In this event, Class B Shares will
automatically carry such voting rights to dilute the voting power of the Class
A shareholders with respect to Director Resolutions to the extent necessary to
reduce the percentage of votes exercisable by U.S. residents in relation to
the Director Resolutions to not more than 35%. Each Class A Share and Class B
Share participates equally in profits and losses. There have been no changes
to the legal form or nature of the Class A Shares nor to the reporting
currency of the Company’s consolidated financial statements (which will
remain in U.S. dollars) as a result of
Note 9 – Share Capital, Including Treasury Stock (Continued)
the Main Market quote being in Sterling as well as U.S. dollars. Additional
paid-in capital (“APIC”) is the excess amount paid by shareholders over
the par value of shares. The Company’s APIC is included on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets.
The following table summarises the Company’s shares at 30 June 2025 and 31
December 2024.
30 June 2025 31 December 2024
Class A Shares outstanding 45,498,210 46,237,719
Class B Shares outstanding 10,000 10,000
45,508,210 46,247,719
Class A Shares held in treasury - number of shares 3,150,408 3,150,408
Class A Shares held in treasury - cost $ 9,248,460 $ 9,248,460
The Company currently has shareholder authority to repurchase shares in the
market, the aggregate value of which may be up to 14.99% of the Class A Shares
in issue (excluding Class A Shares held in treasury) at the time the authority
is granted; such authority will expire on the date which is 15 months from the
date of passing of this resolution or, if earlier, at the end of the Annual
General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Company held in June 2026. The maximum
price which may be paid for a Class A Share is an amount equal to the higher
of (i) the price of the last independent trade and (ii) the highest current
independent bid, in each case, with respect to the Class A Shares on the
relevant exchange (being the Main Market).
The Company entered into a share buyback agreement with Jefferies
International Limited (“Jefferies”) on 5 October 2022, subject to
renewals.
For the six month period ended 30 June 2025, the Company purchased a total of
739,509 shares of its Class A stock (1.60% of the issued and outstanding
shares as of 31 December 2024) pursuant to general authority granted by
shareholders of the Company and the share buyback agreement with Jefferies
International Limited. For the six month period ended 30 June 2025, the
Company cancelled 738,009 shares of its Class A stock, and 1,500 shares were
cancelled on 1 July 2025. For the year ended 31 December 2024, the Company
purchased and cancelled a total of 264,887 shares of its Class A stock (0.57%
of the issued and outstanding shares as of 31 December 2023).
Note 10 – Management of the Group and Other
Related Party Transactions
Management and Guernsey Administration
The Group is managed by the Investment Manager for a management fee calculated
at the end of each calendar quarter equal to 37.5 basis points (150 basis
points per annum) of the fair value of the private equity and opportunistic
investments. For purposes of this computation, the fair value is reduced by
the fair value of any investment for which the Investment Manager is
separately
Note 10 – Management of the Group and Other Related Party Transactions
(Continued)
Management and Guernsey Administration continued
compensated for investment management services. The Investment Manager is not
entitled to a management fee on: (i) the value of any fund investments held by
the Company in NB Funds in respect of which the Investment Manager or an
affiliate receives a fee or other remuneration; or (ii) the value of any
holdings in cash and short-term investments (the definition of which shall be
determined in good faith by the Investment Manager, and shall include holdings
in money market funds (whether managed by the Investment Manager, an affiliate
of the Investment Manager or a third-party manager)). For the six month
periods ended 30 June 2025 and 2024, the management fee expenses were
$9,321,556 and $9,589,666, respectively, and are included in Investment
management and services on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and
Changes in Net Assets. As of 30 June 2025 and 2024, Investment Management fees
payable to the Investment Manager and its affiliates were $4,744,907 and
$4,771,534, respectively. If the Company terminates the Investment Management
Agreement without cause, the Company shall pay a termination fee equal to:
seven years of management fees, plus an amount equal to seven times the mean
average incentive allocation of the three performance periods immediately
preceding the termination, plus all underwriting, placement and other expenses
borne by the Investment Manager or affiliates in connection with the
Company’s Initial Public Offering. Certain of the Group's investments pay
the Investment Manager for transaction services at the time of close. This
income to the Investment Manager is shared with the Group based on its
ownership percentage through a fee offset which is presented on the
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets. For the six
month periods ended 30 June 2025 and 2024, the management fee offset was NIL.
Administration and professional fees include fees for Directors, independent
third-party accounting and administrative services, audit, tax, and assurance
services, trustee, legal, listing and other items. The Company has appointed a
Guernsey administrator to provide company secretarial and certain
administrative functions relating to Guernsey regulatory matters affecting the
Group. These services were provided by Oak Fund Services (Guernsey) Limited
(“Oak Fund Services”), an affiliate of the Trustee shares. The Group paid
Oak Fund Services $144,648 and NIL for the six month periods ended 30 June
2025 and 2024, respectively. Oak Fund Services was appointed as Guernsey
Administrator and Company Secretary on 1 November 2024, therefore, fees were
NIL for the six month period ended 30 June 2024. Prior to Oak Fund Services
appointment, these services were provided by Ocorian Administration (Guernsey)
Limited (“Ocorian”), an affiliate of the Trustee shares until 30 September
2024. Fees for these services were paid as invoiced by Ocorian. The Group paid
Ocorian $265 and $66,304 for the six month periods ended 30 June 2025 and
2024, respectively. The Group also paid MUFG Capital Analytics LLC, an
independent third-party fund administrator, $650,000 ($325,000 quarterly) for
each of the six month periods ended 30 June 2025 and 2024. These fees are
included in Administration and professional fees on the Consolidated
Statements of Operations and Changes in Net Assets.
Note 10 – Management of the Group and Other Related Party Transactions
(Continued)
Management and Guernsey Administration continued
Directors’ fees are paid in Sterling and they are based on each Director’s
position on the Company’s Board. Directors' fees are subject to an annual
increase equivalent to the annual rise in the Guernsey retail price index,
subject to a 1% per annum minimum, and is limited to an aggregate of
£450,000 per annum. For the six month period ended 30 June 2025, Directors’
fees were as follows: Chairman £96,744 annually (£24,186 quarterly),
Chairman of the Audit Committee £72,244 annually (£18,061 quarterly), Senior
Independent Director £66,654 annually (£16,663 quarterly), Chairman of the
NRC and MEC Committees £66,544 annually (£16,636 quarterly), and
Non-Executive Directors £61,044 annually (£15,261 quarterly). As of 30 June
2025, an additional fee was assessed in the amount of £17,608 annually and
payable to three Directors (£5,869 each) for serving as directors of the
Guernsey Subsidiaries of the Company. At 30 June 2025, the beneficial
interests of the Directors in the issued share capital of the Company was
139,772 Ordinary Shares.
For the six month periods ended 30 June 2025 and 2024, the Group paid the
independent directors a total of $290,938 (of which $11,862 related to
services provided to the Guernsey Subsidiaries of the Company) and $270,489
(of which $7,283 related to services provided to the Guernsey Subsidiaries of
the Company), respectively.
Related Parties
In order to execute on its investing activities, the Investment Manager may
create an intermediary entity for tax, legal, or other purposes. These
intermediary entities do not charge management fees nor incentive allocations.
Additionally, the Group may co-invest with other entities with the same
Investment Manager as the Group.
Special Limited Partner’s Non-controlling Interest in Subsidiary
An affiliate of the Investment Manager is a Special Limited Partner in a
consolidated partnership subsidiary. At 30 June 2025 and 31 December 2024, the
non-controlling interest of $2,099,358 and $2,045,773, respectively,
represented the Special Limited Partner’s capital contribution to the
partnership subsidiary and income allocation.
Note 10 – Management of the Group and Other Related Party
Transactions (Continued)
Special Limited Partner’s Non-controlling Interest in Subsidiary continued
The following table reconciles the carrying amount of net assets, net assets
attributable to the controlling interest and net assets attributable to the
non-controlling interest at 30 June 2025 and 31 December 2024.
Controlling Interest Non-controlling Interest Total
Net assets balance, 31 December 2023 $ 1,305,485,808 $ 2,004,028 $ 1,307,489,836
Net increase in net assets
resulting from operations 16,827,830 41,745 16,869,575
Dividend payment (43,597,353) - (43,597,353)
Cost of stock repurchased and cancelled (264,887 shares) (5,418,037) - (5,418,037)
Net assets balance, 31 December 2024 $ 1,273,298,248 $ 2,045,773 $ 1,275,344,021
Net increase in net assets
resulting from operations 43,560,184 53,585 43,613,769
Dividend payment (21,732,383) - (21,732,383)
Cost of stock repurchased and cancelled (739,509 shares) (14,499,143) - (14,499,143)
Net assets balance, 30 June 2025 $ 1,280,626,906 $ 2,099,358 $ 1,282,726,264
Carried Interest
The Special Limited Partner is entitled to a carried interest in an amount
that is, in general, equal to 7.5% of the Group’s consolidated net increase
in net assets resulting from operations, adjusted by withdrawals,
distributions and capital contributions, for a fiscal year in the event that
the Group’s internal rate of return for such period, based on the NAV,
exceeds 7.5%. For the purposes of this computation, the value of any private
equity fund investment in NB Funds in respect of which the Investment Manager
or an affiliate receives a fee or other remuneration shall be excluded from
the calculation of the incentive allocation payable to the Special Limited
Partner. If losses are incurred for a period, no carried interest will be
earned for any period until the subsequent net profits exceed the cumulative
net losses. Carried interest is also accrued and paid on any economic gain
that the Group realises on treasury stock transactions. Carried interest is
accrued periodically and paid in the subsequent year. As of 30 June 2025 and
31 December 2024, carried interest of NIL was accrued.
Note 10 – Management of the Group and Other Related Party Transactions
(Continued)
Private Equity Investments with NBG Subsidiaries
The Group holds limited partner interests in private equity fund investments
and direct investment programmes that are managed by subsidiaries of NBG
(“NB-Affiliated Investments”). NB-Affiliated Investments will not result
in any duplicative NBG investment management fees and carry charged to the
Group. Below is a summary of the Group’s positions in NB-Affiliated
Investments.
NB-Affiliated Investments (dollars in millions) Fair Value ((1)) Committed Funded Unfunded
2025
NB-Affiliated Programmes
NB Alternatives Direct Co-investment Programmes $ 174.7 $ 275.0 $ 241.5 $ 33.5
NB Renaissance Programmes 31.0 41.2 34.7 6.5
Marquee Brands 32.4 30.0 26.6 3.4
NB Credit Opportunities Programme 23.8 50.0 45.1 4.9
Total NB-Affiliated Investments $ 261.9 $ 396.2 $ 347.9 $ 48.3
2024
NB-Affiliated Programmes
NB Alternatives Direct Co-investment Programmes $ 174.2 $ 275.0 $ 239.6 $ 35.4
NB Renaissance Programmes 27.4 41.2 35.2 6.0
Marquee Brands 31.8 30.0 26.6 3.4
NB Credit Opportunities Programme 24.3 50.0 45.1 4.9
Total NB-Affiliated Investments $ 257.7 $ 396.2 $ 346.5 $ 49.7
((1):)
Fair
value
does not
include
distribu
tions.
At 30
June
2025 and
31
December
2024,
the
total
distribu
tions
from
NB-Affiliated Investments were $533.4 and $521.7, respectively.
Note 11 – Risks and Contingencies
Market Risk
The Group’s exposure to financial risks is both direct (through its holdings
of assets and liabilities directly subject to these risks) and indirect
(through the impact of these risks on the overall valuation of its private
equity companies). The Group's private equity companies are generally not
traded in an active market, but are indirectly exposed to market price risk
arising from uncertainties about future values of the investments held. Each
fund investment of the Group holds a portfolio of investments in underlying
companies. These portfolio company investments vary as to type of security
held by the underlying partnership (debt or equity, publicly traded or
privately held), stage of operations, industry, geographic location and
geographic distribution of operations and size, all of which may impact the
susceptibility of their valuation to market price risk.
Note 11 – Risks and Contingencies (Continued)
Market Risk continued
Market conditions for publicly traded and privately held investments in
portfolio companies held by the partnerships may affect their value in a
manner similar to the potential impact on direct co-investments made by the
Group in privately held securities. The fund investments of the Group may also
hold financial instruments (including debt and derivative instruments) in
addition to their investments in portfolio companies that are susceptible to
market price risk and therefore may also affect the value of the Group's
investment in the partnerships. As with any individual investment, market
prices may vary from composite index movements.
Additionally, the Group’s investments in non-USD denominated investments may
result in foreign exchange losses caused by devaluations and exchange rate
fluctuations.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of losses due to the failure of a counterparty to
perform according to the terms of a contract. The Group may invest in a range
of debt securities directly or in funds which do so. Until such investments
are sold or are paid in full at maturity, the Group is exposed to credit risk
relating to whether the issuer will meet its obligations when the securities
come due.
The cash and other liquid securities held can subject the Group to a
concentration of credit risk. The Investment Manager attempts to mitigate the
credit risk that exists with cash deposits and other liquid securities by
regularly monitoring the credit ratings of such financial institutions and
evaluating from time to time whether to hold some of the Group's cash and cash
equivalents in U.S. Treasuries or other highly liquid securities.
The Group’s investments are subject to various risk factors including market
and credit risk, interest rate and foreign exchange risk, inflation risk, and
the risks associated with investing in private securities. Non‐U.S. dollar
denominated investments may result in foreign exchange losses caused by
devaluations and exchange rate fluctuations. In addition, consequences of
political, social, economic, diplomatic changes, or public health condition
may have disruptive effects on market prices or fair valuations of foreign
investments.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its
obligations as they fall due. The Investment Manager mitigates this risk by
monitoring the sufficiency of cash balances and availability under the credit
facility (see Note 4) to meet expected liquidity requirements for investment
funding and operating expenses.
Note 11 – Risks and Contingencies (Continued)
Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Group enters into contracts that contain
a variety of representations and warranties which provide general
indemnifications. The Group’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is
unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the
Group that have not yet occurred. The Investment Manager expects the risk of
loss to be remote and does not expect these to have a material adverse effect
on the consolidated financial statements of the Group.
Note 12 – Financial Highlights
The following ratios with respect to the Class A Shares and Class B Shares
have been computed for the six month periods ended 30 June 2025 and 2024 and
the year ended 31 December 2024:
Per share operating performance For the Six Month Period Ended For the Year Ended For the Six Month Period Ended
(based on average shares outstanding during the year) 30 June 2025 31 December 2024 30 June 2024
Beginning net asset value $ 27.53 $28.07 $28.07
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations:
Net investment loss (0.33) (0.65) (0.27)
Net realised and unrealised gain 1.27 1.01 0.50
Dividend payment (0.47) (0.94) (0.47)
Stock repurchased and cancelled 0.14 0.04 0.04
Ending net asset value $ 28.14 $ 27.53 $ 27.87
Total return For the Six Month Period Ended For the Year Ended For the Six Month Period Ended
(based on change in net asset value per share) 30 June 2025 31 December 2024 30 June 2024
Total return before carried interest 3.92% 1.43% 0.96%
Carried interest - - -
Total return after carried interest 3.92% 1.43% 0.96%
Net investment loss and expense ratios For the Six Month Period Ended (Annualised) For the Year Ended For the Six Month Period Ended (Annualised)
(based on weighted average net assets) 30 June 2025 31 December 2024 30 June 2024
Net investment loss, excluding carried interest (2.45%) (2.33%) (1.96%)
Expense ratios:
Expenses before interest, fee offset, and carried interest 2.05% 1.96% 1.98%
Interest expense 0.54% 0.85% 0.86%
Fee offset - (0.01%) -
Carried interest - - -
Expense ratios total 2.59% 2.80% 2.84%
Net investment loss is interest income earned net of expenses, including
management fees and other expenses consistent with the presentation within the
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Changes in Net Assets. The net
investment loss ratios do not include net realised and unrealised gain.
Expenses do not include the expenses of the underlying private equity
investment partnerships. In the expense ratios, expenses are presented as a
positive number whereas the offset is negative to represent a reduction to
expenses.
Individual shareholder returns may differ from the ratios presented based on
differing entry dates into the Group.
Note 13 – Subsequent Events
On 29 August 2025, the Group paid a dividend of $0.47 per Ordinary Share to
shareholders of record on 17 July 2025.
From 1 July 2025 through 24 September 2025, the Company purchased and
cancelled a total of 297,174 shares of its Class A stock, for a total purchase
price of $5,797,778.
The Investment Manager and the Board of Directors have evaluated events
through 24 September 2025, the date the financial statements are available to
be issued and have determined there were no other subsequent events that
require adjustment to, or disclosure in, the financial statements.
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
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
$538 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge
fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals.
Neuberger's investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental
research and engaged ownership. The firm has been named by Pensions &
Investments as the #1 or #2 Best Place to Work in Money Management for each of
the last eleven years (firms with more than 1,000 employees). Visit
www.nb.com for more information, including
www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for information on awards. Data
as of June 30, 2025, unless stated otherwise.
(1) Based on net asset value.
(2) As at 31 August 2025
(3) Including unrealised value
(4) As at 24 September 2025
(5) Revenue & EBITDA Growth: Past performance is no guarantee of future
results. Fair value as of 30 June 2025 and the data is subject to the
following adjustments: 1) Excludes public companies, Marquee Brands and other
investments not valued on multiples of EBITDA. 2) Analysis based on 53 private
companies. 3) The private companies included in the data represent
approximately 83% of the total direct equity portfolio. 4) The following
exclusions to the data were made: a) growth of one company ($25 million of
value) was excluded from the data as the Manager believed the EBITDA growth
rate was an outlier due to an extraordinary percentage change off a low base
c) three companies (3% of direct equity fair value) were excluded with
non-comparable time frames of LTM revenue and/or LTM EBITDA data or
insufficient information to calculate a growth rate and d) one company where
adjusted EBITDA was unavailable due to an IPO subsequent to this reporting
period was excluded. Portfolio company operating metrics are based on the most
recently available (unaudited) financial information for each company and
based on as reported by the lead private equity sponsor to the Manager as of
22 September 2025. Where necessary, estimates were used, which include pro
forma adjusted EBITDA and other EBITDA adjustments, pro forma revenue
adjustments, run-rate adjustments for acquisitions, and annualised quarterly
operating metrics. LTM periods as of 30/6/25 and 30/6/24 and 31/3/25 and
31/3/24. LTM revenue and LTM EBITDA growth rates are weighted by fair value.
Growth rate data is based on 53 companies and subject to the aforementioned
exclusions; underlying EBITDA reported by the GPs may include pro forma or
other adjustments to EBITDA in one or both periods and this reported EBITDA
used to calculate growth rates may not be the same EBITDA for valuation
purposes by underlying GPs. As a result, growth and valuation multiple data
are not directly comparable.
(6) Revenue & EBITDA Growth: Represents top 10 investments by NAV only. Past
performance is no guarantee of future results. Fair value as of 30 June 2025.
Portfolio company operating metrics are based on the most recently available
(unaudited) financial information for each company and based on as reported by
the lead private equity sponsor to the Manager as of 22 September 2025. Where
necessary, estimates were used, which include pro forma adjusted EBITDA and
other EBITDA adjustments, pro forma revenue adjustments, run-rate adjustments
for acquisitions, and annualised quarterly operating metrics. LTM periods as
of 30/6/25 and 30/6/24 and 31/3/25 and 31/3/24. LTM revenue and LTM EBITDA
growth rates are weighted by fair value. Underlying EBITDA reported by the GPs
may include pro forma or other adjustments to EBITDA in one or both periods
and this reported EBITDA used to calculate growth rates may not be the same
EBITDA for valuation purposes by underlying GPs. As a result, growth and
valuation multiple data are not directly comparable.
7. Valuation & Leverage: Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Fair value as of 30 June 2025 and subject to the following adjustments. 1)
Excludes public companies, Marquee Brands and other investments not valued on
a multiple of EBITDA. 2) Based on 53 private companies which are valued based
on EV/EBITDA metrics 3) The private companies included in the data represents
82% of direct equity investment fair value. 4) Companies not valued on
multiples of EBITDA are excluded from valuation statistics. 5) Leverage
statistics excludes one company ($1 million of value) with a net cash
position; companies included in the leverage data represent 82% of direct
equity investment fair value. Portfolio company operating metrics are based on
the most recently available (unaudited) financial information for each company
and are as reported by the lead private equity sponsor to the Manager as of 22
September 2025, based on reporting periods as of 30 June 2025 and 31 March
2025. EV and leverage data is weighted by fair value. EBITDA used by
underlying GPs for valuation purposes may differ from EBITDA used to calculate
growth rates due to pro forma or other adjustments and therefore the two data
sets are not directly comparable.
(7) Includes pending/expected realisations inclusive of unannounced
transactions. There can be no assurances that the expected transactions
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