Partners Grp Pvt Eqt Partners Grp E-PEYS - PGPE Ltd publishes March NAV

Partners Private Equity

07/05/2026 07:00

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Partners Group Private Equity Ltd

07 May 2026

 

(LSE: PEY/PEYS)

 

Partners Group Private Equity Limited

 

NAV decreased by 0.5% in March 2026

 

 

·    NAV decreased to EUR 12.57 per share, corresponding to EUR 852.90 million

·    Portfolio revaluations (-1.0%) partially offset by positive currency movements (+0.8%)

·    PGPE Ltd received distributions of EUR 37.8 million and invested EUR 6.8 million

·    As of 31 March 2026, PGPE Ltd had cash and cash equivalents of EUR 33.4 million and an undrawn credit facility of EUR 150.0 million

 

In March, PGPE Ltd's NAV declined by 0.5%, primarily due to continued share price pressure in listed holdings Vishal Mega Mart ("Vishal") and KinderCare Learning Companies amid broader market volatility. In the private equity portfolio, Guardian Childcare & Education ("Guardian"), Australia's third largest for-profit operator of childcare centers, was a top detractor. The revaluation reflects a decline in EBITDA alongside a lower valuation multiple based on public market comparables. The sector continues to see softness in occupancy due to consumer spending headwinds, competitive pressures from new supply, and demographic trends such as lower birth rates. Despite these challenges, Guardian continues to outperform the broader sector on occupancy. Guardian has industry leading quality and safety practices, which are aligned with the new nationally enforced child safety reforms and recently appointed a National Investigations Lead, a new national role aimed at strengthening child safety governance.

 

Distribution activity continued to show solid momentum, with PGPE Ltd receiving a total of EUR 37.8 million during the month, driven primarily by proceeds from Vishal, STADA Arzneimittel, and Galderma.

 

The largest contribution came from a partial realization of Vishal through the sale of a 14% stake. Since Partners Group's initial investment in 2018, Vishal has achieved strong growth, with EBITDA and revenue compounding at 24% annually over the last three years, supported by store expansion and operational efficiency initiatives.

 

The month also included the full realization of Galderma, completed through a series of sponsor-backed share sales culminating in a final block trade. Since the initial investment in 2019, Partners Group has supported the scaling of Galderma's aesthetics franchise, the international expansion of Cetaphil, and the launch of Nemluvio, alongside broader operational professionalization, revenue growth, margin expansion, and cash generation initiatives.

 

Regarding investment activity, PGPE Ltd invested EUR 6.8 million, including a direct co-investment in a global provider of online boat sales and rentals classifieds. The company operates in a fragmented recreational boating market where dealers and brokers are increasingly shifting to digital marketing, with further growth supported by deeper penetration in existing markets and selective geographic expansion.

 

PGPE Ltd has made available the recording of its latest investor update webcast. The recording is available on the Investors - Results & Presentations section of the Company's website.

 

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About Partners Group Private Equity Limited

PGPE Ltd is an investment holding company founded in 1999 and domiciled in Guernsey. It invests in private equity direct investments. PGPE Ltd is managed in its investment activities by Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, with USD 185 billion in investment programs under management in private markets, of which USD 86 billion is in private equity. Partners Group itself is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (ticker: PGHN). PGPE Ltd aims to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth and an attractive dividend yield. PGPE Ltd is traded on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (ticker: PEY for the Euro quote; PEYS for the Sterling quote).

 

 

Contacts

Partners Group Private Equity Limited:

pgpe-ltd@partnersgroup.com

www.partnersgroupprivateequitylimited.com

 

Investor relations contact:
Andreea Mateescu
Phone: +41 41 784 66 73
E-mail:andreea.mateescu@partnersgroup.com
Media relations contact:
media@partnersgroup.com

 

Registered Number: 35241   LEI: 54930038LU8RDPFFVJ57

Notes:

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