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Marble Point Loan Financing Limited
23 January 2023
23 January 2023
The net asset value ("NAV") of Marble Point Loan Financing
Limited ("MPLF") as at the close of business on 30 December 2022 is
as follows:
Share class December 2022 November 2022 Monthly Change
NAV per Ordinary NAV per Ordinary in NAV per
Share (1) Share (1) Share (1)
Ordinary Shares USD 0.5467 USD 0.5430 USD 0.0037
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PERFORMANCE
-- MPLF's estimated NAV total return was 0.68% in December,
compared to the total return of the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan
Index of 0.36%.
-- Secondary loan prices declined slightly in December as
investors and dealers positioned defensively heading into year end
after a volatile 2022. Retail funds also continued to experience
outflows during the month, adding a modicum of supply to the
market. New loan issuance declined in December, a trend consistent
with historical year end slowdowns in volume.
-- No constituents of the Morningstar/LSTA Index defaulted in
December, and MPLF experienced no defaults in its underlying
portfolios. The Index's lagging 12-month default rate by notional
amount was 0.72% at December month end. While this represents the
second lowest annual default experience since 2011, we expect
defaults to increase amidst continuing inflationary trends, broader
market volatility and the resulting adverse impacts to leveraged
business models.
MARKET
-- The CSLLI delivered a 0.36% return in December as accrued
interest offset a slight decline in the average indicative bid
price of the CSLLI to 91.89% at 30 December from 92.15% at 30
November. The weighted average indicative bid price of MPLF's
underlying loans decreased to 92.52% at 30 December from 92.92% at
30 November. Perhaps a more significant narrative than the headline
price movements in the index is the continued rise in tail risk
measures, resulting in an increased bifurcation in the loan market.
The percentage of loans bid below 80% in the index increased to
7.36% in December, the highest monthly percentage of the year. The
increase was driven in part by increased downgrade activity in the
lower tier of the market by the rating agencies. For reference, at
the end of January 2022 this figure was 1.45%. Amidst a
historically low headline market default rate we believe this
elevated portion of low dollar price loans is a more meaningful
metric of stress in the market.
-- December CLO issuance totaled $4.7 billion across 11 new
issue CLOs. Despite the various challenges facing the CLO market in
2022, total issuance volume for the year was approximately $129.3
billion, which is the second highest annual total on record. A
portion of this issuance was driven by a desire on the part of
market participants to term out warehouse borrowings that were
approaching the end of the revolving period with more permanent
financing.
-- Institutional loan volume totaled $5.0 billion in December
according to Morningstar/LCD. The total new loan issuance for 2022
was approximately $225 billion, over 60% below the 2021 total. With
rising interest rates impacting new LBO economics, debt
underwriting hesitancy from global investment banks, and increased
competition from private credit, we expect syndicated loan issuance
may face consistent headwinds over the near term.
-- Retail loan funds experienced an outflow of approximately
$4.9 billion in December according to J.P. Morgan. Annual retail
fund outflows for 2022 totaled approximately $12.7 billion, despite
experiencing inflows of approximately $24.9 billion from January
through April 2022. This retail selling pressure has been a
significant contributor to price volatility throughout the second
half of the year.
-- Since the end of December, the average indicative bid price
of the CSLLI has increased by 1.40% to 93.28% (as at 18 January
2023). Loan prices have rebounded as new loan issuance continues to
be muted while investors have started 2023 with positive cash
balances after receiving year end paydowns and seem to be
encouraged by an improved macro sentiment across financial
markets.
INVESTMENT MANAGER NEWS
-- On 13 January, Marble Point closed its previously announced
acquisition by Investcorp. As noted at the time of the deal
announcement, Marble Point, a specialist asset manager focused
exclusively on managing CLOs and portfolios of broadly syndicated
leveraged loans with $7.8 billion of AUM, will be combined with
Investcorp Credit Management, a global credit platform with $14.2
billion in assets under management and an 18-year history of
investing across credit markets worldwide. The combined platform
will manage approximately $22 billion in credit assets and rank
among the top 15 CLO managers globally by AUM.
MPLF's December 2022 Monthly Report is available on its website: www.mplflimited.com
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
(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 is reduced by the amount of
a dividend to the extent the ex-dividend date occurs during the
period presented. 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) Figures shown for effective yield are estimated, unaudited,
subject to change and based on the analysis of Marble Point Credit
Management LLC, the investment manager of MPLF, as at the Closing
Date. The estimated effective yield is provided for illustrative
purposes only. The actual effective yield, as recorded by MPLF or
other entity holding the investment may vary over time.
Past performance is not indicative or a guarantee of future
performance.
This release contains inside information.
About Marble Point Loan Financing
Marble Point Loan Financing Ltd. (LSE Ticker: MPLF LN (USD);
MPLS LN (GBX)) is a Guernsey-domiciled closed-ended investment
company. MPLF's investment objective is to generate stable current
income and grow net asset value by earning a return on equity in
excess of the amount distributed as dividends.
MPLF is invested in a diversified portfolio of US dollar
denominated, broadly syndicated floating rate senior secured
corporate loans owned via collateralised loan obligations ("CLOs")
and related vehicles managed by Marble Point Credit Management
LLC.
About Marble Point Credit Management LLC
Marble Point Credit Management LLC ("Marble Point") is a
specialist asset manager focused exclusively on leveraged loans.
Marble Point was founded by Thomas Shandell in partnership with
Eagle Point Credit Management, a leading investor in CLO
securities.
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
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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
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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
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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 the Use of Indices as Benchmarks. 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.
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.
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