NB Private Equity Partners Reports H1 Earnings with Modest NAV Growth
NB Private Equity Partners reported a modest net asset value (NAV) total return of 1.9% in U.S. dollar terms for the first half, driven by private investment valuation gains and strong operating performance from portfolio companies. Weighted-average revenue and EBITDA growth reached 11.1% and 12.1%, respectively, with notable contributions from top holdings like Action, Solenis, FDH Aero, OneMonroe, and True Potential. The company also accelerated realizations in the first half, generating $150 million in proceeds, with an additional $68 million expected soon. NBPE invested or committed $164 million across nine companies, including over $50 million in AI-focused growth investments, while returning $144 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Portfolio valuations showed broad gains beyond a narrow group of holdings, with older investments contributing more meaningfully to NAV. However, some markdowns were recorded due to slower growth, delayed cost savings, softer comparables, valuation-multiple contraction, and one restructuring.
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