HarbourVest Global Priv. Equity Ltd Net Asset Value(s) (4320N)

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RNS Number : 4320N

HarbourVest Global Priv. Equity Ltd

18 January 2019

18 January 2019

HVPE ANNOUNCES ESTIMATED NAV PER SHARE AT 31 DECEMBER 2018

   --   Estimated NAV of $23.03 (GBP18.06) per share, a 1% decrease during December 
   --   Majority of portfolio updated to reflect estimated year-end 2018 valuations 
   --   In total, $260 million committed to four HarbourVest-managed funds 
   --   $79 million invested and $50 million of distributions received during month 
   --   Borrowing remains at zero; cash on balance sheet decreased to $162 million 

-- US dollar share price quote added to London Stock Exchange; effective 10 December, ticker: HVPD

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited ("HVPE" or the "Company"), a closed-end investment company, today announces its estimated Net Asset Value ("NAV") at 31 December 2018.

HVPE provides a complete private equity solution for public investors, managing the portfolio through four phases of the private equity cycle to create value: Commitments, Investment, Growth, and Realisation.

Commitments

During December, HVPE committed $260.0 million to four HarbourVest-managed funds. This included additional commitments of $155.0 million to a US focused buyout fund-of-funds (now $230.0 million in total), $20.0 million to a US focused micro buyout fund (now $40.0 million in total), and $55.0 million to a US venture focused fund (now $115.0 million in total). There was also a commitment of $30.0 million to a secondary deal through a HarbourVest secondary co-investment fund.

HVPE's Investment Pipeline (unfunded commitments) of $1.58 billion increased on a net basis by $180.9 million during December based on the new HarbourVest fund commitments, capital funded, and foreign exchange movements.

Investment

December was a strong month for capital calls, with HVPE investing $79.2 million into HarbourVest funds (compared to $26.3 million in November 2018). The largest investment was for the secondary co-investment mentioned above.

Growth

At 31 December 2018, HVPE's estimated NAV per share was $23.03 (GBP18.06), a $0.24 decrease in US dollar terms and GBP0.19 decrease in sterling terms from the 30 November 2018 estimate of $23.27 (GBP18.25). The decrease in the 31 December NAV was largely due to public market volatility impacting the fund-of-funds as the portfolio, as in prior years, was updated to reflect the Investment Manager's estimated year-end valuations. Consistent with past practice, individual HarbourVest funds have been revalued to take into account the Q4 public market movements, weighted by industry sector, and the historical correlation to that fund's NAV. Therefore, HVPE's December NAV per share already reflects the Investment Manager's best estimate of the impact of the market declines seen in the last quarter of 2018.

Realisation

HVPE received $50.1 million of distributions from HarbourVest funds during December 2018, compared to $7.3 million in November 2018. The largest source of proceeds in the month was from a 2016 vintage global direct co-investment fund. During December, there were a total of 25 liquidity events across HVPE's underlying portfolio compared to November's 20 events, and a last 12-month average of 35.

Balance Sheet and Credit Facility

HVPE currently has no drawings on its credit facility. At 31 December 2018, HVPE's cash ($162.4 million) and available credit ($500.0 million) totalled $662.4 million.

Post 31 December, on 4 January 2019, HVPE announced the commencement of a new, enlarged $600.0 million credit facility with an initial term to January 2026. The facility is structured as a five-year evergreen with a two-year initial no-notice provision.

Additional detail about HVPE's NAV and investment diversification can be found on HVPE's website, in the Monthly Update for 31 December 2018.

Enquiries:

 
 HVPE 
 Richard Hickman          Tel: [phone]   [e-mail] 
                           9847 
 Charlotte Edgar          Tel: [phone]   [e-mail] 
                           9826 
 HarbourVest Partners 
 Alicia Sweeney           Tel: [phone]     [e-mail] 
                           2945 
 MHP Communications 
 Charlie Barker /         Tel: [phone]    [e-mail] 
  Tim Rowntree / Kelsey    8100 
  Traynor 
 

Notes to Editors:

About HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited:

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited ("HVPE" or the "Company") is a Guernsey-incorporated, closed-end investment company which is listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index. HVPE is designed to offer shareholders long-term capital appreciation by investing in a private equity portfolio diversified by geography, stage of investment, vintage year, and industry. The Company invests in and alongside HarbourVest-managed funds which focus on primary fund commitments, secondary investments and direct co-investments in operating companies. HVPE's investment manager is HarbourVest Advisers L.P., an affiliate of HarbourVest Partners, LLC, an independent, global private markets asset manager with more than 35 years of experience.

About HarbourVest Partners, LLC:

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets asset manager with more than 35 years of experience and more than $50 billion in assets under management. The Firm's powerful global platform offers clients investment opportunities through primary fund investments, secondary investments, and direct co-investments in commingled funds or separately managed accounts. HarbourVest has more than 400 employees, including more than 100 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. This global team has committed more than $34 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $19 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $8 billion directly in operating companies. Partnering with HarbourVest, clients have access to customised solutions, longstanding relationships, actionable insights, and proven results.

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute or form part of any offer to issue or sell, or the solicitation of an offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for, any securities in any jurisdiction and should not be relied upon in connection with any decision to subscribe for or acquire any Shares. In particular, this announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer to issue or sell, or the solicitation of an offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for, any securities in the United States or to US Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("US Persons")). Neither this announcement nor any copy of it may be taken, released, published or distributed, directly or indirectly to US Persons or in or into the United States (including its territories and possessions), Canada, Australia or Japan, or any jurisdiction where such action would be unlawful. Accordingly, recipients represent that they are able to receive this announcement without contravention of any applicable legal or regulatory restrictions in the jurisdiction in which they reside or conduct business. No recipient may distribute, or make available, this announcement (directly or indirectly) to any other person. Recipients of this announcement should inform themselves about and observe any applicable legal requirements in their jurisdictions.

The Shares have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or with any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States and, accordingly, may not be offered, sold, resold, transferred, delivered or distributed, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to US Persons. In addition, the Company is not registered under the US Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act") and shareholders of the Company will not have the protections of that act. There will be no public offer of the Shares in the United States or to US Persons.

This announcement has been prepared by the Company and its investment manager, HarbourVest Advisers L.P. (the "Investment Manager"). No liability whatsoever (whether in negligence or otherwise) arising directly or indirectly from the use of this announcement is accepted and no representation, warranty or undertaking, express or implied, is or will be made by the Company, the Investment Manager or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, advisers, representatives or other agents ("Agents") for any information or any of the opinions contained herein or for any errors, omissions or misstatements. None of the Investment Manager nor any of their respective Agents makes or has been authorised to make any representation or warranties (express or implied) in relation to the Company or as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of this announcement, or any other written or oral statement provided. In particular, no representation or warranty is given as to the achievement or reasonableness of, and no reliance should be placed on any projections, targets, estimates or forecasts contained in this announcement and nothing in this announcement is or should be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future.

Other than as required by applicable laws, the Company gives no undertaking to update this announcement or any additional information, or to correct any inaccuracies in it which may become apparent and the distribution of this announcement. The information contained in this announcement is given at the date of its publication and is subject to updating, revision and amendment. The contents of this announcement have not been approved by any competent regulatory or supervisory authority.

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All investments are subject to risk. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decision. The value of investments may fluctuate. Results achieved in the past are no guarantee of future results.

This announcement is issued by the Company, whose registered address is BNP Paribas House, St Julian's Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1WA

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