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Marble Point Loan Financing Limited
21 April 2023
21 April 2023
The net asset value ("NAV") of Marble Point Loan Financing
Limited ("MPLF") as at the close of business on 31 March 2023 is as
follows:
Share class March 2023 NAV February 2023 Monthly Change
per Ordinary NAV per Ordinary in NAV per
Share (1) Share (1) Share (1)
Ordinary Shares USD 0.5490 USD 0.5692 USD (0.0202)
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PERFORMANCE
-- MPLF's ordinary share estimated NAV total return was (3.54%)
in March, compared to the total return of the Credit Suisse
Leveraged Loan Index of (0.10%).
-- Secondary loan prices declined in March amidst broader market
volatility in the wake of banking industry turmoil instigated by
the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank ("SVB"). Loan prices declined
meaningfully in the immediate aftermath of the SVB failure before
recovering into month end after US government actions assuaged
concerns of broader credit market contagion. While CLO issuance and
associated loan demand remained consistent throughout the month,
retail loan funds experienced significant outflows following SVB,
putting downward pressure on the market.
-- CLO equity valuations for the month declined slightly, in
parallel with the monthly return for loans and a widening of equity
discount rates. As noted in previous commentary, the base rate
dynamics that have impacted recent CLO equity distributions have
moderated and market participants expect distributions to improve
in coming quarters. The magnitude of additional Federal Reserve
rate hike expectations has tempered, and one-month and three-month
reference rates have settled into a more normal basis.
-- Defaults in the loan market picked up in March as three
constituents of the Morningstar/LSTA index defaulted during the
month. As at 31 March 2023, MPLF had exposure to two of these three
loans - Diamond Sports with a 0.50% exposure and Catalina Marketing
with a 0.01% exposure. MPLF had no exposure to Loyalty Ventures,
the other index constituent to default during the month. With these
three defaults, the index's lagging 12-month default rate by
notional amount increased to 1.32% as at 31 March.
MARKET
-- The CSLLI delivered a (0.10%) return in March as loan prices
retreated in the wake of banking industry instability and broader
market concerns from the SVB collapse. The average indicative bid
price of the CSLLI decreased to 92.67% at 28 February from 93.49%
at 28 February while the weighted average indicative bid price of
MPLF's underlying loans decreased to 93.26% at 31 March from 94.26%
at 28 February.
-- March CLO issuance totaled $10.9 billion across 25 new issue
CLOs. Despite the broader market turmoil, CLOs were still inclined
to price and take advantage of better entry prices for their
portfolios in completing their ramp. Many transactions that priced
in March had agreed to terms with lead AAA debt investors in the
weeks prior to the volatility, stabilizing the deal execution and
ensuring the transaction wasn't put at risk.
-- Institutional loan volume totaled $8.4 billion in March
according to Morningstar/LCD. After the February 2023 loan issuance
figures were boosted by refinancings as issuers extended debt
maturities in a more receptive market, the market volatility
sidelined similar issuances in March. In addition, M&A &
LBO activity remains challenged and a shrinking portion has been
financed in the syndicated loan market. Total institutional loan
issuance for the first quarter was $49.5 billion, with over 70% of
the volume coming from refinancings and only $9.8 billion from
M&A activity. This M&A generated output was the lowest
quarterly total since the first quarter of 2010. Despite this
anemic M&A volume in Q1, the market did see several new deal
announcements at the end of March which may portend better deal
flow in the balance of the year.
-- Retail loan funds experienced an outflow of approximately
$4.4 billion in March according to J.P. Morgan. While the February
2023 outflow figure was the smallest in nearly a year, March
outflows accelerated in the wake of the banking industry turmoil.
Pitchbook/LCD reported the weekly outflow for the week ended 22
March was the largest in nine months.
-- Since the end of March, the average indicative bid price of
the CSLLI has increased by 0.39% to 93.06% (as at 18 April
2023).
MPLF's March 2023 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 is 100% owned by Investcorp International Holdings
Inc. ("IIHI"), which is part of the Investcorp Group of companies.
The Investcorp Group effectively operates as a
management-controlled group, substantially all whose assets and
operations are owned and controlled by Investcorp S.A., a company
domiciled in the Cayman Islands. Investcorp Holdings B.S.C.
("Investcorp") a Bahrain based holding company is the parent
company of Investcorp S.A. ("S.A."). Certain of the Investcorp
Group's directors and senior executive officers have the ability to
indirectly control Investcorp S.A.
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
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investment decision. This document and the information and views
included herein do not constitute investment advice or a
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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
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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
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Company nor Marble Point represents that the information contained
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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
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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
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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
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Company nor Marble Point undertakes, and each specifically
disclaims, any obligation or responsibility, to update any
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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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