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NBPE Announces February Monthly NAV Estimate

NBPE Announces February Monthly NAV Estimate

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, ITALY, DENMARK, JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, OR TO ANY NATIONAL OF SUCH JURISDICTIONS



St Peter Port, Guernsey   18 March 2025

NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE), the $1.2bn1, FTSE 250, listed private equity investment company managed by Neuberger Berman, today announces its 28 February 2025 monthly NAV estimate.

NAV Highlights (28 February 2025)

  • NAV per share was $27.16 (£21.57), a total return of 0.2% in the month
  • Approximately 87% of fair value based on private company valuation information as of Q4 2024 or based on 28 February 2025 quoted prices
  • Based on information received so far, private company valuations increased by 3.1% during Q4 2024 on a constant currency basis
  • NBPE expects to receive additional updated Q4 2024 financial information which will be incorporated in the monthly NAV updates in the coming weeks
  • $279 million of available liquidity at 28 February 2025
  • ~220k shares repurchased during February 2025 at a weighted average discount of 27% which were accretive to NAV by ~$0.04 per share. Year to date, NBPE has repurchased ~359k at a weighted average discount of 28% which were accretive to NAV by ~$0.06 per share
As of 28 February 2025Year to DateOne Year3 years5 years10 years
NAV TR (USD)*

Annualised
2.7%1.6%(0.2%)

(0.1%)
72.3%

11.5%
165.3%

10.3%
MSCI World TR (USD)*

Annualised
2.8%16.1%35.8%

10.7%
96.4%

14.5%
168.9%

10.4%
      
Share price TR (GBP)*

Annualised
1.6%(0.1%)11.3%

3.6%
77.8%

12.2%
205.5%

11.8%
FTSE All-Share TR (GBP)*

Annualised
6.9%18.4%27.7%

8.5%
53.4%

8.9%
82.7%

6.2%

* All NBPE performance figures assume re-investment of dividends on the ex-dividend date and reflect cumulative returns over the relevant time periods shown. Three-year, five-year and ten-year annualised returns are presented for USD NAV, MSCI World (USD), GBP Share Price and FTSE All-Share (GBP) Total Returns.

Portfolio Update to 28 February 2025

NAV performance during the month driven by:

  • 0.3% NAV increase ($3 million) from the value of quoted holdings (which now constitute 6% of portfolio fair value)
  • 0.1% NAV decrease ($2 million) attributable to expense accruals
  • Immaterial NAV change from new private company valuation information and changes in FX



$29 million of realisations in 2025 year to date

  • $26 million of realisations received during the month of February, consisting primarily of exit proceeds from NBPE’s investment in USI and a partial realisation in Tendam



$279 million of total liquidity at 28 February 2025

  • $69 million of cash and liquid investments with $210 million of undrawn credit line available



2025 Share Buybacks

  • ~220k shares repurchased in February 2025 at a weighted average discount of 27%; buybacks were accretive to NAV by ~$0.04 per share
  • On 19 February 2025, NBPE’s board announced that it had reserved $120 million for buybacks over the next three years
  • Year to date, NBPE has repurchased ~359k at a weighted average discount of 28% which were accretive to NAV by ~$0.06 per share



Portfolio Valuation

The fair value of NBPE’s portfolio as of 28 February 2025 was based on the following information:

  • 6% of the portfolio was valued as of 28 February 2025
    • 6% in public securities
  • 81% of the portfolio was valued as of 31 December 2024
    • 81% in private direct investments
  • 13% of the portfolio was valued as of 30 September 2024
    • 13% in private direct investments

For further information, please contact:

NBPE Investor Relations        +44 (0) 20 3214 9002

Luke Mason          

Kaso Legg Communications        +44 (0)20 3882 6644

Charles Gorman        

Luke Dampier

Charlotte Francis

Supplementary Information (as at 28 February 2025)

Company NameVintageLead SponsorSectorFair Value ($m)% of FV
Action20203iConsumer74.85.9%
Osaic2019Reverence CapitalFinancial Services68.95.4%
Solenis2021Platinum EquityIndustrials60.04.7%
BeyondTrust2018Francisco PartnersTechnology / IT50.03.9%
Monroe Engineering2021AEA InvestorsIndustrials42.63.3%
Business Services Company*2017Not DisclosedBusiness Services40.13.1%
Branded Cities Network2017Shamrock CapitalCommunications / Media39.23.1%
GFL (NYSE: GFL)2018BC PartnersBusiness Services35.52.8%
Mariner2024Leonard Green & PartnersFinancial Services34.82.7%
FDH Aero2024Audax GroupIndustrials33.02.6%
True Potential2022CinvenFinancial Services32.22.5%
Staples2017Sycamore PartnersBusiness Services31.62.5%
Marquee Brands2014Neuberger BermanConsumer31.22.4%
Fortna2017THLIndustrials28.72.3%
Auctane2021Thoma BravoTechnology / IT28.72.3%
Viant2018JLL PartnersHealthcare27.12.1%
Stubhub2020Neuberger BermanConsumer26.52.1%
Benecon2024TA AssociatesHealthcare26.02.0%
Agiliti2019THLHealthcare25.32.0%
Solace Systems2016Bridge Growth PartnersTechnology / IT24.41.9%
Engineering2020NB Renaissance / Bain CapitalTechnology / IT24.11.9%
Addison Group2021Trilantic Capital PartnersBusiness Services23.81.9%
Kroll2020Further Global / Stone PointFinancial Services23.61.8%
Qpark2017KKRTransportation22.01.7%
Excelitas2022AEA InvestorsIndustrials21.91.7%
CH Guenther2021Pritzker Private CapitalConsumer21.41.7%
Exact2019KKRTechnology / IT21.41.7%
AutoStore (OB.AUTO)2019THLIndustrials19.51.5%
Bylight2017Sagewind PartnersTechnology / IT19.51.5%
Real Page2021Thoma BravoTechnology / IT18.51.5%
Total Top 30 Investments                         $976.2 76.5%

*Undisclosed company due to confidentiality provisions.

Geography% of Portfolio
North America78%
Europe21%
Asia / Rest of World1%
Total Portfolio100%
  
Industry% of Portfolio
Tech, Media & Telecom23%
Consumer / E-commerce21%
Industrials / Industrial Technology17%
Financial Services14%
Business Services12%
Healthcare8%
Other4%
Energy1%
Total Portfolio100%
  
Vintage Year% of Portfolio
2016 & Earlier10%
201716%
201815%
201914%
202012%
202118%
20225%
20232%
20248%
Total Portfolio100%

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 $508 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger Berman's investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm’s leadership in stewardship and sustainable investing is recognized by the PRI based on its consecutive above median reporting assessment results. Neuberger Berman has been named by Pensions & Investments as the #1 or #2 Best Place to Work in Money Management for each of the last eleven years (firms with more than 1,000 employees). Visit for more information. Data as of 31 December 2024, unless otherwise noted.


1 Based on net asset value.



This press release appears as a matter of record only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security.

NBPE is established as a closed-end investment company domiciled in Guernsey. NBPE has received the necessary consent of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. The value of investments may fluctuate. Results achieved in the past are no guarantee of future results. This document is not intended to constitute legal, tax or accounting advice or investment recommendations. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decision. Statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, opinions and beliefs of NBPE's investment manager. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. Additionally, this document contains "forward-looking statements." Actual events or results or the actual performance of NBPE may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such targets or forward-looking statements.

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