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18 July 2023

NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE), the $1.3bn, FTSE 250, listed private equity investment company managed by Neuberger Berman, today releases its 30 June 2023 Monthly Net Asset Value ("NAV") estimate.

Highlights (as of 30 June 2023)

   -- NAV per share of $28.43 (GBP22.36), a 1.0% increase during the month 
 
   -- Two main drivers in the month were an increase in quoted holdings, and 
      positive FX movements 
 
   -- 14% of the valuation information based on quoted holdings as of 30 June 
      2023; additional Q2 valuation information expected in the coming weeks. 
      NBPE expects to issue its Interim Financial Report in September 
 
   -- 250,024 shares repurchased during the month of June, accretive to NAV per 
      share by $0.05 
 
   -- Two new pending portfolio company realisations with the recently 
      announced sales of both Accedian and FV Hospital to strategic acquirers. 
      These two exits are estimated to generate a total of approximately $40 
      million of proceeds and are expected to close in the coming months1 
 
   -- NBPE continues to be well positioned to take advantage of investment 
      opportunities - $291 million of available liquidity (excluding the above 
      pending realisations) 
 
As of 30 June 2023        YTD  1 Year  3 years  5 years  10 years 
---------------------  ------  ------  -------  -------  -------- 
NAV TR (USD)*            1.0%    2.5%    70.6%    84.0%    228.6% 
 Annualised                      2.5%    19.5%    13.0%     12.6% 
---------------------  ------  ------  -------  -------  -------- 
MSCI World TR (USD)*    15.4%   19.1%    43.2%    58.3%    161.5% 
 Annualised                     19.1%    12.7%     9.6%     10.1% 
---------------------  ------  ------  -------  -------  -------- 
 
Share price TR (GBP)*  (3.9%)    6.1%    84.2%    74.4%    290.0% 
 Annualised                      6.1%    22.6%    11.8%     14.6% 
---------------------  ------  ------  -------  -------  -------- 
FTSE All-Share TR        2.6%    7.9%    33.2%    16.5%     78.0% 
 (GBP)*                          7.9%    10.0%     3.1%      5.9% 
 Annualised 
---------------------  ------  ------  -------  -------  -------- 
 

*Reflects cumulative returns over the time periods shown and are not annualised.

Portfolio Update to 30 June 2023

NAV performance during the month driven by:

   -- 0.6% NAV increase ($8 million) from the value of quoted holdings (which 
      constitute 14% of portfolio fair value) 
 
   -- 0.6% NAV increase ($8 million) from positive FX movements, primarily 
      attributable to changes in the EUR/USD rate 
 
   -- 0.2% NAV decrease ($2 million) attributable to changes in the Zero 
      Dividend Preference share (ZDP) liability and expense accruals 

Robust liquidity -- $45 million of proceeds received year to date and two additional announced pending realisations during June / early July

   -- Two recently announced pending realisations of Accedian and FV Hospital 
      are estimated to generate approximately $40 million of additional 
      proceeds and are expected to close in the coming months1 
 
   -- $291 million of available liquidity ($1 million of cash, $290 million of 
      undrawn credit facility), excluding the above pending realisations 

Portfolio Valuation

The fair value of NBPE's portfolio as of 30 June 2023 was based on the following information:

   -- 20% of the portfolio was valued as of 30 June 2023 
   -- 
 
          -- 14% in public securities 
 
          -- 6% in private direct investments 
   -- 80% of the portfolio was valued as of 31 March 2023 
   -- 
 
          -- 79% in private direct investments 
 
          -- 1% in private funds 

For further information, please contact:

   NBPE Investor Relations         +1 214 647 9593 
   Kaso Legg Communications   +44 (0)20 3995 6673 

Charles Gorman https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=G-lj_IEiKgOyUQhoM-wJsAYcI96SgDcUtd3E2gIQMEmaFKcvl99y_CLtD3NeaDZuv9pkywCvUDNeVlIWf9ER9IZlsFFpKZXRsYmvlU2cN0zpFz9WISeXuxHkacVk8vSu nbpe@kl-communications.com

Luke Dampier

Charlotte Francis

Supplementary Information (as of 30 June 2023)

 
                                                                   Fair Value  % of 
Company Name        Vintage   Lead Sponsor        Sector              ($m)       FV 
Action              2020      3i                  Consumer               70.3   5.0% 
                                                  Financial 
Advisor Group       2019      Reverence Capital    Services              54.2   3.8% 
AutoStore 
 (OB.AUTO)          2019      THL                 Industrials            54.0   3.8% 
Constellation                                     Business 
 Automotive         2019      TDR Capital          Services              51.1   3.6% 
                                                  Financial 
USI                 2017      KKR                  Services              50.0   3.5% 
Solenis             2021      Platinum Equity     Industrials            45.2   3.2% 
Agiliti (NYSE: 
 AGTI)              2019      THL                 Healthcare             41.2   2.9% 
Fortna              2017      THL                 Industrials            39.7   2.8% 
Cotiviti            2018      Veritas Capital     Healthcare             36.6   2.6% 
                                                  Business 
GFL (NYSE: GFL)     2018      BC Partners          Services              33.8   2.4% 
Business Services                                 Business 
 Company*           2017      Not Disclosed        Services              32.6   2.3% 
                              Further Global /    Financial 
Kroll               2020       Stone Point         Services              32.1   2.3% 
BeyondTrust         2018      Francisco Partners  Technology / IT        29.6   2.1% 
                                                  Financial 
True Potential      2022      Cinven               Services              29.5   2.1% 
Marquee Brands      2014      Neuberger Berman    Consumer               28.3   2.0% 
Monroe Engineering  2021      AEA Investors       Industrials            26.6   1.9% 
Stubhub             2020      Neuberger Berman    Consumer               26.4   1.9% 
                              NB Renaissance / 
Engineering         2020       Bain Capital       Technology / IT        25.3   1.8% 
Branded Cities                                    Communications 
 Network            2017      Shamrock Capital     / Media               25.1   1.8% 
Bylight             2017      Sagewind Partners   Technology / IT        23.9   1.7% 
                              Trilantic Capital   Business 
Addison Group       2021       Partners            Services              23.9   1.7% 
                                                  Business 
Staples             2017      Sycamore Partners    Services              22.6   1.6% 
Auctane             2021      Thoma Bravo         Technology / IT        22.4   1.6% 
Petsmart / Chewy 
 (NYSE: CHWY)       2015      BC Partners         Consumer               22.0   1.5% 
Excelitas           2017      AEA Investors       Industrials            21.9   1.5% 
                              Bridge Growth 
Accedian            2017       Partners           Technology / IT        21.6   1.5% 
Branded Toy 
 Company*           2017      Not Disclosed       Consumer               21.2   1.5% 
Renaissance 
 Learning           2018      Francisco Partners  Technology / IT        19.8   1.4% 
FV Hospital         2017      Quadria Capital     Healthcare             17.9   1.3% 
Qpark               2017      KKR                 Transportation         17.5   1.2% 
Total Top 30 
 Investments                                                           $966.3  68.1% 
=================================================================  ==========  ===== 
 

*Undisclosed company due to confidentiality provisions.

 
Geography                             % of Portfolio 
North America                                    73% 
Europe                                           23% 
Asia / Rest of World                              4% 
Total Portfolio                                 100% 
====================================  ============== 
 
Industry                              % of Portfolio 
Tech, Media & Telecom                            20% 
Consumer / E-commerce                            19% 
Industrials / Industrial Technology              17% 
Business Services                                13% 
Financial Services                               14% 
Healthcare                                       10% 
Other                                             6% 
Energy                                            1% 
Total Portfolio                                 100% 
====================================  ============== 
 
Vintage Year                          % of Portfolio 
2014 & Earlier                                    4% 
2015                                              3% 
2016                                              7% 
2017                                             24% 
2018                                             18% 
2019                                             17% 
2020                                             11% 
2021                                             12% 
2022                                              3% 
2023                                              1% 
Total Portfolio                                 100% 
====================================  ============== 
 

[1] Pending realisations are subject to customary closing conditions. No assurances can be given that the referenced transactions will ultimately close.

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, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. The firm manages a range of strategies--including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity, real estate and hedge funds--on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. Neuberger Berman's investment philosophy is founded on active management, engaged ownership and fundamental research, including industry-leading research into material environmental, social and governance factors. Neuberger Berman is a PRI Leader, a designation awarded to fewer than 1% of investment firms. With offices in 26 countries, the firm's diverse team has over 2,750 professionals. For nine consecutive years, Neuberger Berman has been named first or second in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey (among those with 1,000 employees or more). The firm manages $443 billion in client assets as of June 30, 2023. For more information, please visit our website at www.nb.com.

 
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. 
 

Attachment

   -- June 2023 NBPE Factsheet vF 
      https://ml-eu.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/6655eba0-2936-4b70-86ef-0f5c7fd6bfa7 
 
 
 

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