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Marble Point Loan Financing Limited
16 December 2019
16 December 2019
Marble Point Loan Financing Limited
Unaudited Net Asset Value and Publication of Monthly Report
The net asset value ("NAV") of Marble Point Loan Financing
Limited ("MPLF") as at the close of business on 29 November 2019 is
as follows:
Share class November 2019 October 2019 Monthly Change Total NAV
NAV per Ordinary NAV per Ordinary in NAV per Return since
Share (1) Share (1) Share (1) Admission
(1)
Ordinary
Shares USD 0.7462 USD 0.7434 USD 0.0027 (12.47%)
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MPLF's NAV total return was 0.37% in November. During this same
period, the CSLLI, the ICE BAML HYI and the S&P 500 Index
registered monthly total returns of 0.55%, 0.26% and 3.63%,
respectively.(2)
Leveraged loan prices rebounded slightly in November as new
issue loan supply remained muted and a continued flight to quality
supported prices of better rated performing names. The average
price of the CSLLI moved up to 95.40% as at 29 November 2019 from
95.22% as at 31 October 2019. Net retail fund outflows waned in
November to $2.1 billion from $3.9 billion of outflows in October,
according to JP Morgan. CLO formation in November remained
relatively consistent with $9.7 billion of new issuance. While the
higher rated segments of the loan market have continued to grind
tighter, the stressed portion of the market exhibited continued
volatility and remained a focal point for managers and investors.
At 29 November 2019 the percentage of loans in the S&P/LSTA
Index priced less than 80% increased to 5.89% from 5.37% at the end
of October, its highest level since July 2016. Subsequent to month
end, the average price of the CSLLI has further increased to 96.10%
as at 12 December 2019.
During the month Marble Point opened a new loan accumulation
facility ("LAF") which is presently ramping assets with the
intention of converting into a new CLO issuance in Q1 2020.
Subsequent to month end, MPLF invested $2.5 million in the
facility; supported by this and third party equity capital, the
total amount of ramped assets in the LAF was $25.0 million as at 29
November 2019.
During the month, MPLF closed a credit agreement with City
National Bank establishing a revolving credit facility of up to
$12.5 million. The facility will provide MPLF with flexible capital
for acquiring investments in accordance with its investment
objective and strategy and for general corporate purposes.
There were 21 new U.S. CLOs issued in November, representing
approximately $9.7 billion of issuance, bringing the YTD total to
$110.1 billion as compared to $123.2 billion for the corresponding
2018 YTD period, as reported by S&P/LCD. November also saw $2.4
billion of CLO reset issuance and $0.7 billion of CLO refinancing
activity, bringing the aggregate year to date totals to $17.4
billion and $24.3 billion, respectively.
Two constituents of the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index,
David's Bridal and Acosta, defaulted in November, resulting in the
lagging 12-month default rate increasing to a nine-month high of
1.48%. MPLF had 0.29% exposure in its underlying investment
portfolio to Acosta as at 29 November 2019 and no exposure to
David's Bridal.
MPLF's November 2019 Monthly Report is available on its website:
www.mplflimited.com
(1) NAV figures are provided for informational purposes only and
are unaudited, estimated by Marble Point Credit Management LLC
("Marble Point"), the investment manager of MPLF, and subject to
adjustment. Marble Point estimates MPLF's NAV on a monthly basis as
at the end of each month. Estimates with respect to a date falling
on a calendar quarter end are subject to revision when the
quarterly NAV is determined. NAV is calculated as the sum of the
value of MPLF's investment portfolio, any cash or cash equivalents
and other assets less liabilities. NAV total return figures shown
are estimated, unaudited and subject to adjustment and reflect the
net total NAV return, inclusive of dividends, for the periods shown
and as from MPLF's admission to the Specialist Fund Segment of the
main market of the London Stock Exchange on 13 February 2018, after
taking into account applicable listing and offering costs and
pre-admission profits and loss. Monthly and cumulative performance
figures are non-annualised and such results reflect the deductions
of applicable management fees and expenses at the underlying
investment levels.
(2) The indices shown have not been selected to represent a
benchmark for MPLF's performance, but rather to allow for
comparison of MPLF's returns to those of known, recognized and/or
similar indices. The Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index (CSLLI)
tracks the investable universe of the U.S. leveraged loan market.
The ICE BofAML US High Yield Index (ICE BAML HYI) tracks the
performance of USD-denominated below investment grade corporate
bonds publically issued in the U.S. domestic market. The Standard
& Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500) tracks the performance of U.S.
public equity markets and is based on the market capitalization of
500 large companies having common stock listed on NYSE or NASDAQ.
The performance of any index is not an exact representation of any
particular investment as you cannot invest directly in an
index.
Past performance is not indicative or a guarantee of future
performance.
This release contains inside information.
Enquiries:
Marble Point Loan Financing Limited
Investor Relations
T: +44 (0) 20 7259 1500
E: ir@mplflimited.com
Website: www.mplflimited.com
Corporate Broker:
Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
T: +44 (0) 20 7710 7600
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Marble Point Loan Financing Limited (the "Company") is a
closed-ended investment company incorporated in Guernsey with its
ordinary shares ("Shares") admitted to trading on the Specialist
Fund Segment of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange
(ticker: MPLF.LN). The Company is invested in a diversified
portfolio of US dollar denominated, broadly syndicated floating
rate senior secured corporate loans via CLOs, loan accumulation
facilities and other vehicles managed by Marble Point Credit
Management LLC ("Marble Point") or its affiliates. Marble Point is
an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission.
This document is provided for informational purposes only and
does not constitute an offer to sell any Shares, notes or other
securities (collectively, "Securities") issued by the Company or a
solicitation of an offer to purchase any such Securities in the
United States, Australia, Canada, the Republic of South Africa,
Japan or any other jurisdiction. This document may not be relied
upon, and should not be used, for the purpose of making any
investment decision. This document and the information and views
included herein do not constitute investment advice or a
recommendation or an offer to enter into any transaction with the
Company or any of its affiliates. Any recipient of this document
should make such investigations as it deems necessary to arrive at
an independent evaluation of any investment and should consult its
own legal counsel and financial, actuarial, accounting, regulatory
and tax advisers to evaluate any such investment. This document has
been issued by the Company and is the sole responsibility of the
Company.
The Securities have not been and will not be registered under
the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or with any securities
regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction of the
United States and may not be offered or sold in the United States
to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons unless they are
registered under applicable law or exempt from registration. The
Company has not been and will not be registered under the U.S.
Investment Company Act of 1940, and investors will not be entitled
to the benefits of such Act.
The information shown herein is estimated, unaudited, for
background purposes only, representative as of the dates specified
herein, subject to adjustment and not purported to be full or
complete. Nothing herein shall be relied upon as a representation
as to the current or future performance or portfolio holdings of
the Company or any strategy or investment vehicle. Certain
information presented herein has been obtained from third party
sources and is believed to be reliable. However, neither the
Company nor Marble Point represents that the information contained
in this document (including third party information) has been
independently verified or is accurate or complete, and it should
not be relied upon as such. Index information, if any, has been
provided for illustration purposes only. Any such information does
not reflect the effect of transaction costs, management fees or
other costs which would reduce returns. An investor cannot invest
directly in an index.
There is no guarantee that any of the goals, targets or
objectives described in this document will be achieved. The
investment strategies of the Company may not be suitable for all
investors and are not intended to constitute a complete investment
program. Neither Marble Point nor the Company makes any
representation or warranty (express or implied) with respect to the
information contained herein (including, without limitation,
information obtained from third parties) and each of them expressly
disclaims any and all liability based on or relating to the
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of its evaluation of the information herein.
Any of the views or opinions expressed herein are current views
and opinions only and may be subject to change. Statements made
herein are as of the date of this document and should not be relied
upon as of any subsequent date. All information is current as of
the date of this document and is subject to change without
notice.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current of
future results. The value of investments may go down as well as up
and investors may not get back any of the amount invested. The
value of investments designated in another currency may rise and
fall due to exchange rate fluctuations in respect of the relevant
currencies. Adverse movements in currency exchange rates can result
in a decrease in return and a loss of capital.
A Note on Forward Looking Statements. This document includes
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include all
matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may differ
materially from any results projected in the forward-looking
statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such
statements are based on current expectations, involve known and
unknown risks, a reliance on third parties for information, and
other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially
from the anticipated results expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. The Company and Marble Point caution
readers not to place undue reliance on such statements. Neither the
Company nor Marble Point undertakes, and each specifically
disclaims, any obligation or responsibility, to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments,
unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such
statement. Actual results may differ materially from the Company's
and/or Marble Point's expectations and estimates.
None of the Company, Marble Point or any of their respective
parent or subsidiary undertakings, or the subsidiary undertaking of
any such parent undertakings, or any of such person's respective
partners, shareholders, directors, members, officers, affiliates,
agents, advisors or representatives shall have any liability
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