NB Private Equity Partners Limited

NB Private Equity Partners Limited is a Guernsey-domiciled, closed-end investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange and a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Established in 2009, it focuses on generating attractive long-term returns by making direct equity investments in private companies alongside leading private equity sponsors in North America and Europe. Managed by Neuberger Berman, the company targets high-quality businesses at reasonable valuations, diversifying across industries such as industrials, financial services, business services, and healthcare; geographies with a North American emphasis; vintage years; and managers. Its portfolio, valued at approximately $1.3 billion as of late 2024, comprises around 68-76 direct investments in unquoted companies, supplemented by income investments like preferred securities and debt. NB Private Equity Partners Limited emphasizes co-investments, often fee-free, in buyouts, mid-life transactions for growth or recapitalizations, and companies poised for structural growth trends, while considering ESG factors. With robust liquidity and a target investment level of 100-110%, it supports capital appreciation through net asset value growth and semi-annual dividends, playing a key role in providing listed access to diversified private equity exposure.