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OCI Oakley Capital Investments Limited

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Oakley Capital Investments Limited Results for the six months ended 30 June 19 (8924L)

11/09/2019 7:00am

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Oakley Capital Investments Limited

11 September 2019

11 September 2019

Oakley Capital Investments Limited

Interim Results for the Six Months ended 30 June 2019

Earnings growth across portfolio and deal activity driving industry-leading returns

Oakley Capital Investments Limited(1) (the "Company" or "OCI") today announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2019.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

   -- NAV per share of GBP3.18 and NAV of GBP651 million 
 
   -- Total NAV return of 14% since 31 December 2018 and 23% since 30 June 2018 
 
   -- Total shareholder return of 33% 
 
   -- GBP38 million invested in Oakley Fund acquisitions 
 
   -- GBP57 million of proceeds returned from the Oakley Funds 
 
   -- 2019 interim dividend of 2.25 pence per share, to be paid on 24 October 2019 to shareholders on the register on 
      27 September 2019 

PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS

   -- Fair value of the underlying portfolio companies grew by 25% on a like-for-like basis 
 
   -- Average portfolio company year-on-year EBITDA growth of 31% 
 
   -- Average portfolio company valuation multiple (EV/EBITDA) of 12.0x and net debt to EBITDA ratio of 4.1x 
 
   -- Positive revaluations across the Oakley Funds and co-investments, driven by continued strong performance from 
      portfolio companies. Two notable contributors were Inspired, with a partial sale at an 80% premium to the book 
      value as at 31 December 2018, and Time Out, whose share price increased 60% over the period 

REALISATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

   -- Inspired - a partial sell-down returned GBP30 million to OCI 
 
   -- Career Partner Group and WebPros - refinanced in the period, returning GBP27 million 

INVESTMENTS

   -- Two investments completed during the period: Ekon and Seagull & Videotel. OCI's total indirect contribution 
      through its interest in the Oakley Funds was GBP38 million 
 
   -- Three further investments have been signed but not completed since the beginning of the year, in which OCI is 
      expected to invest GBP47 million via the Oakley Funds: Rastreator & Acierto, Alessi and Seven Miles 
 
   -- The five investments are expected to be made at an average EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.2x versus peer group 
      comparable multiples of 13.4x 
 
   -- Co-investment debt of GBP19 million provided to North Sails, funding the relaunch of North Kiteboarding, 
      including the acquisition of kiteboarding accessories brand Mystic, and increased marketing spend for North Sails 
      Apparel 

FUND UPDATE

   -- Fund IV - Held a final close on EUR1.46 billion in June 2019, including an OCI commitment of EUR400 million. 
      First investments signed: Seagull & Videotel and Seven Miles 
 
   -- Fund III - Alessi is the tenth and final platform investment in the Fund, which is now c.80% invested 

COMPANY UPDATE

   -- Outstanding commitments to the Oakley Funds amount to GBP502 million (77% of NAV) with funding sources of GBP651 
      million. Funding sources comprise equity investments of GBP430 million, debt investments of GBP125 million and 
      net cash of GBP96 million 
 
   -- Corporate governance measures undertaken include the buy-back of shares for cancellation, the move to the 
      Specialist Fund Segment of the LSE's Main Market and the appointment of independent director Craig Bodenstab to 
      the board 

Caroline Foulger, Chair Oakley Capital Investments Limited, commented:

"Continued strong portfolio company performance and exits above book value have delivered a 12-month total NAV return for OCI of 23%, well ahead of the wider market. We are pleased that the ongoing enhancement of the Company's governance, in combination with these returns, has been reflected in the share price, with a total shareholder return of 33% in the period."

Peter Dubens, Managing Partner Oakley Capital Limited, commented:

"It has been a positive start to the year for OCI and the Oakley Funds. The portfolio companies have grown EBITDA 31%, a partial exit was achieved at 80% above book value, and five new investments have been signed. The prospects of these high-quality companies and the attractive valuations at which they were acquired continue to demonstrate the repeatability of Oakley's unique sourcing model."

Please refer to the Company's website for the Half-Year Report and Accounts http://oakleycapitalinvestments.com/investor-centre/publications

- ends -

For further information please contact:

Oakley Capital Investments Limited

+44 20 7766 6900

Steven Tredget, Investor Relations

Greenbrook Communications Ltd

+44 20 7952 2000

Alex Jones / Matthew Goodman / Gina Bell

Liberum Capital Limited (Financial Adviser & Broker)

+44 20 3100 2000

Steve Pearce / Gillian Martin / Owen Matthews

Notes:

LEI Number: 213800KW6MZUK12CQ815

(1) About Oakley Capital Investments Limited ("OCI")

OCI is a Specialist Fund Segment ("SFS") traded investment vehicle, which provides access to the Oakley Funds(2) . It is a liquid vehicle that aims to provide capital growth and dividends to investors.

(2) The Oakley Funds

Oakley Capital Private Equity L.P. and its successor funds, Oakley Capital Private Equity II, Oakley Capital III and Oakley Capital IV, are unlisted focused mid-market private equity funds with the aim of providing investors with significant long-term capital appreciation. The investment strategy of the funds is to focus on buy-out opportunities in industries with the potential for growth, consolidation and performance improvement.

The Investment Adviser

Founded in 2002, Oakley Capital Limited has demonstrated the repeated ability to source attractive growth assets at attractive prices. To do this it relies on its sector and regional expertise, its ability to tackle transaction complexity and its deal-generating entrepreneur network.

Important information

Specialist Fund Segment securities are not admitted to the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority. Therefore, the Company has not been required to satisfy the eligibility criteria for admission to listing on the Official List and is not required to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rules. The London Stock Exchange has not examined or approved the contents of the Prospectus.

The Specialist Fund Segment is intended for institutional, professional, professionally advised and knowledgeable investors who understand, or who have been advised of, the potential risk from investing in companies admitted to the Specialist Fund Segment.

Chair's statement

Strong portfolio company performance and exits above book value once again drive double digit returns for shareholders

The Board is pleased to report another period of strong returns, with an increase in net asset value (NAV) of 13% in the first half of 2019. Our NAV reached a record high of GBP651 million (318 pence per share) at 30 June, driven by continued strong performance from the Funds' portfolio companies and realisations above book value.

We have also continued the enhancement of the Company's governance, which in combination with returns well ahead of the wider market, has had a positive impact on the share price, with a total shareholder return of 33% in the period.

Revaluations, realisations and investments

There have been positive revaluations across the Oakley Funds. The two notable contributors to NAV growth were Inspired, due to a partial sell-down at 80% premium to book value, and Time Out, where the share price increased 60% in the period. The impact to OCI of both Inspired and Time Out was enhanced by the equity co-investment stakes held in both companies. There has also been a GBP19m increase in the co-investment debt provided to North Sails.

The Oakley Funds returned GBP57 million in cash to OCI in the first half of 2019. Our share of proceeds from the Fund II partial sell-down of Inspired was GBP30 million and we also benefited from the refinancings of the Fund III holdings of Career Partner Group and WebPros, which together returned GBP27 million.

The Investment Adviser, Oakley Capital, continues to demonstrate its ability to source high quality investments at attractive valuations. In the period, Oakley completed the acquisitions of Ekon (TMT) and Seagull & Videotel (Education) at an investment cost to OCI of GBP38 million and signed Rastreator & Acierto (Consumer), Alessi (Consumer) and Seven Miles (Consumer), at a further estimated cost to OCI of GBP47 million. Each of these companies demonstrates characteristics typical of an Oakley investment, as they are leaders in industries enjoying structural growth, with recurring revenues across large and diversified customer bases.

Private Equity

There is concern around the abundance of dry powder within PE funds, increasing valuations and the dangers of high leverage. However, we believe that the industry's superior returns and ability to deploy capital are currently sustainable, thanks to the increasing pool of investable private companies, in contrast to continued public market consolidation.

The investment successes that have continued over this six-month period underline our confidence in the repeatability of Oakley's approach, which combines sector expertise with a strong network of operating partners who use their knowledge to uncover growth opportunities and ultimately deliver industry-leading returns.

Governance

The Board has continued to introduce changes to enhance and protect shareholder value. These include the buy-back of shares for cancellation; the move to the Specialist Fund Segment of the London Stock Exchange's Main Market; increased marketing; and the launch of new investor tools.

These changes are part of an ongoing process to ensure OCI achieves best-in-class transparency and governance. We are encouraged to see this contributing to the narrowing of the discount to NAV at which the shares currently trade.

Board changes

The Board is undergoing a period of measured refreshment, adding independent members with diverse perspectives and deep expertise to support the continuing development of an established yet fast-growing investment company. I am, therefore, pleased to welcome Craig Bodenstab, a Chartered Financial Analyst and qualified accountant with over 25 years' investment management experience, to the Board and we look forward to benefiting from his considerable knowledge and expertise. We anticipate making further changes to the Board during the next year.

Prospects

The Board, the Company and our Investment Adviser remain acutely aware of the current uncertainty in the geopolitical landscape and global economic outlook. However, we remain confident that the composition of our assets is reflective of a prudent and dynamic investment strategy that will continue to create sustainable value. This confidence is underpinned by OCI's long-term, strong and consistent performance, demonstrated by a ten-year NAV compound growth rate of 16%.

Caroline Foulger

Chair

Market overview

Private equity activity remains high with further growth expected as the asset class continues to outperform

What is the impact of record levels of cash within private equity and is it expected to grow even further?

Although private equity funds' available capital - or "dry powder" - stands at c.$2.2 trillion (source: Preqin), an all-time high, the number of investment opportunities has kept pace with fund growth. The time taken to deploy capital has remained at its ten-year average of 2.8 years. Private equity is expected to continue to attract significant inflows while it outperforms most other asset classes.

The competition for certain assets has increased, pushing valuations higher. The average EV/EBITDA multiple is set to exceed the record levels reached in 2018. Despite this backdrop, Oakley has continued to secure high-quality assets at attractive valuations. This year, Oakley has signed five deals at an average EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.2x versus peer group comparable ratings of 13.4x.

How important is low cost and easily accessible debt to private equity and are levels of leverage a concern?

Deal activity continues to be stimulated by the low interest rate environment. The value of global leveraged buyouts climbed to $256 billion in the first six months of 2019 (source: Refinitiv), whilst average levels of Private Equity portfolio leverage have exceeded 6x Net Debt/EBTIDA (Source: Bain and Company). This has led to concerns over whether such debt levels can continue to be serviced in a weaker economic environment.

Oakley takes a disciplined approach to debt, with the underlying portfolio currently levered at an average multiple of 4.1x at the half year. This degree of leverage is appropriate considering the projected earnings growth, low capex and cash generative profile of the Oakley portfolio.

Is the uncertain political and economic environment an opportunity or a threat?

In light of global economic uncertainty, Oakley has approached investing with caution. It has sought companies that offer growth through innovation and structural change and that demonstrate a resilience to broader economic weakness.

The successful launch of Oakley Fund IV this year is timely, in that it is well positioned to take advantage of investment opportunities that may result from economic or political dislocations.

OCI NAV overview

During the period, OCI's NAV increased by GBP76.1 million to GBP650.9 million, an increase of 13% since 31 December 2018.

 
                                        6 months ended  12 months ended 
                                           30 Jun 2019      31 Dec 2018 
                                                  GBPm             GBPm 
Opening net asset value at the 
 start of the period                             574.8            502.0 
                                        --------------  --------------- 
Gross revenue                                      4.5              6.8 
                                        --------------  --------------- 
Net expenses                                    (12.6)            (6.4) 
                                        --------------  --------------- 
Net foreign currency (losses)/gains              (0.3)              3.2 
                                        --------------  --------------- 
Realised gains on investments                     17.8            102.3 
                                        --------------  --------------- 
Net change in unrealised appreciation 
 on investments                                   72.1           (23.9) 
                                        --------------  --------------- 
Shares purchased and cancelled                   (0.8)                - 
                                        --------------  --------------- 
Dividend expense                                 (4.6)            (9.2) 
                                        --------------  --------------- 
Closing net asset value at the 
 end of the period                               650.9            574.8 
                                        --------------  --------------- 
Number of shares in issue                        204.4            204.8 
                                        --------------  --------------- 
NAV per share                                  GBP3.18          GBP2.81 
                                        --------------  --------------- 
 

Net earnings were GBP81.5 million for the six months, comprising:

-- Gross revenue of GBP4.5 million arising from interest income earned on the debt facilities provided by the Company.

-- Net expenses of GBP13.2 million offset by GBP0.5 million of other income earned by the Company. Expenses includes fees paid to the Administrative Agent and the Investment Adviser.

-- Realised gains of GBP17.8 million earned from the partial realisation of Inspired that occurred in Oakley Fund II in the period. Net change in unrealised gains of GBP72.1 million, driven predominantly by the uplift in the valuation in the Company's direct investment in Inspired and Time Out and of the uplift of those and other portfolio companies in the Oakley Funds.

A final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2018 of 2.25 pence per share, totalling GBP4.6 million, was paid to shareholders in April 2019.

OCI investment activity

The transactional activity for the Company's investment portfolio for the period is summarised below:

 
                                30 Jun 2019   31 Dec 2018 
                                 Fair value    Fair value 
Investment                             GBPm          GBPm 
Investment in Oakley Funds            319.5         298.6 
                               ------------  ------------ 
                                      319.5         298.6 
                               ------------  ------------ 
Co-investments 
                               ------------  ------------ 
Equity securities - quoted             35.8          22.3 
                               ------------  ------------ 
Equity securities - unquoted           74.8          41.8 
                               ------------  ------------ 
Debt securities - unquoted            124.9         107.1 
                               ------------  ------------ 
                                      235.5         171.2 
                               ------------  ------------ 
Total investments                     555.0         469.8 
                               ------------  ------------ 
 

The following explain movements in the underlying Oakley Funds' portfolios and their respective investments.

Overview of OCI's underlying investments

 
                                                        Year of        Open         Fair 
Investments             Sector           Location    investment   cost GBPm   value GBPm 
 
Fund I 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Time Out              Consumer             Global          2010        48.3         35.2 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
OCI's proportionate allocation of Fund I investments 
 (on a look-through basis)                                                            35.2 
                                                                             ------------- 
Other assets and liabilities                                                       (3.2) 
                                                   ------------  ----------  ----------- 
OCI's investment in Oakley Fund I                                                   32.0 
                                                                 ----------  ----------- 
 
Fund II 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
North Sails           Consumer             Global          2014        37.6         39.3 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Inspired             Education             Global          2014         5.3         16.4 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Daisy                      TMT                 UK          2015        10.4         13.6 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
OCI's proportionate allocation of Fund II investments 
 (on a look-through basis)                                                            69.3 
                                                                             ------------- 
Other assets and liabilities                                                         (3.2) 
                                                                             ------------- 
OCI's investment in Oakley Fund II                                                    66.1 
                                                                             ------------- 
 
Fund III 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Casa & atHome         Consumer   Italy/Luxembourg          2017        26.3         42.3 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Schülerhilfe    Education            Germany          2017        30.8         43.7 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
WebPros                    TMT    USA/Switzerland          2017         7.6         57.3 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
TechInsights               TMT             Canada          2017         0.4         13.5 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
AMOS                 Education             France          2017        10.0         16.5 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
CPG                  Education            Germany          2018        20.6         45.8 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Facile                Consumer              Italy          2018        28.8         33.1 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Ekon                       TMT              Spain          2019        18.0         18.0 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
OCI's proportionate allocation of Fund III investments 
 (on a look-through basis)                                                           270.2 
                                                                             ------------- 
Other assets and liabilities                                                        (55.0) 
                                                                             ------------- 
OCI's investment in Oakley Fund III                                                  215.3 
                                                                             ------------- 
 
Fund IV 
                                                                 ----------  ----------- 
Seagull & 
 Videotel            Education          Norway/UK          2019        20.2         20.2 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
OCI's proportionate allocation of Fund IV investments 
 (on a look-through basis)                                                            20.2 
                                                                             ------------- 
Other assets and liabilities                                                        (14.1) 
                                                                             ------------- 
OCI's investment in Oakley Fund IV                                                     6.1 
                                                                             ------------- 
 
Co-investments 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Equity 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Inspired             Education             Global          2017        19.2         74.8 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Time Out              Consumer             Global          2010        47.2         35.8 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Debt 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Time Out              Consumer             Global          2018        20.0         22.1 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Daisy                      TMT                 UK          2015        14.2         15.3 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
North Sails           Consumer             Global          2014        52.1         61.7 
                    ----------  -----------------  ------------  ----------  ----------- 
Fund Facilities            n/a                              n/a         n/a         25.8 
                    ----------  -------------------------------  ----------  ----------- 
Total co-investments                                                               235.5 
                                                                 ----------  ----------- 
 
Total OCI investments                                                              555.0 
                                                                 ----------  ----------- 
Cash, other assets and liabilities                                                  95.9 
                                                                 ----------  ----------- 
OCI NAV at 30 June 2019                                                            650.9 
                                                                 ----------  ----------- 
 
 

The OCI look-through values are calculated using the OCI attributable proportion (determined as the ratio which OCI's commitments to the respective Fund bear to total commitments to that Fund) applied to each investment's fair value as held in the relevant Oakley Fund, net of any accrued performance fees relating to that investment, and converted using the period end EUR:GBP exchange rate.

The "Other assets and liabilities" noted in the tables above include OCI's proportion of the Investec debt facilities that are used by Oakley Fund II, Fund III and Fund IV. As at 30 June 2019, the balances were EUR21.6 million, EUR143.4 million and EUR80.3 million in Oakley Fund II, Fund III and Fund IV respectively, including interest.

The Oakley Funds also hold revolver loans with OCI. As at 30 June 2019, the balances drawn on these facilities were; EUR1.9 million in Oakley Fund I, nil in Oakley Fund II and EUR18.1 million in Oakley Fund III, including interest.

Transactions

A busy period that has included a disposal, investments and refinancings

Inspired

Partial disposal - Fund II

 
OCI's open 
 cost             GBP24.5m 
OCI's valuation   GBP91.2m 
                  -------- 
% of OCI NAV           14% 
                  -------- 
 

In June, Inspired raised capital to provide further funds to continue its M&A strategy, and to provide liquidity for certain shareholders. Following a competitive process, Warburg Pincus joined the investor group alongside TA Associates. Fund II sold part of its stake in Inspired at an 80% premium to book value and, as a result, OCI received EUR33.9 million (GBP30.2 million) from this transaction. Through its indirect holding via Fund II and its direct holding, OCI's investment in Inspired represents 14% of OCI's NAV at 30 June 2019.

Ekon

New investment - Fund III

 
OCI's open 
 cost             GBP18.0m 
OCI's valuation   GBP18.0m 
                  -------- 
% of OCI NAV            3% 
                  -------- 
 

In June, Fund III acquired Ekon, a leading Spanish ERP software provider, in a carve-out from the Iberian operations of Unit4. This represents Oakley's first investment in Spain and Fund III's third investment in TMT, one of Oakley's key target sectors.

Oakley will use its expertise in software and complex carve-outs to support management as they accelerate Ekon's growth as an independent business.

Seagull & Videotel

New investment - Fund IV

 
OCI's open 
 cost             GBP20.2m 
OCI's valuation   GBP20.2m 
                  -------- 
% of OCI NAV            3% 
                  -------- 
 

In June, Fund IV completed its first deal by acquiring controlling stakes in two leading maritime e-learning providers, Seagull & Videotel, based in Norway and the UK, respectively.

This is Oakley's first investment in the Nordics and represents a continuation of Oakley's successful track record in the education and maritime sectors. The integration of the two businesses will allow them to collaborate and share knowledge and resources as well as building a platform for further M&A in existing and adjacent markets.

Rastreator & Acierto

Signed investment - Fund III

 
OCI's open 
 cost            c.GBP16.5m 
OCI's valuation  c.GBP16.5m 
                 ---------- 
 

In April, Fund III agreed to form a joint venture with Admiral Group plc to acquire two of Spain's leading price comparison websites for insurance and other financial products.

This is Oakley's third investment in online price comparison, following Verivox and Facile in Fund II. Internet usage in Spain is behind that in other developed countries, suggesting there is further growth to come in the market.

Alessi

Post period end investment - Fund III

 
OCI's open 
 cost            c.GBP5.9m 
OCI's valuation  c.GBP5.9m 
                 --------- 
 

In August, Fund III signed an agreement to invest in Alessi, the Italian high-end design business focused on homeware products. Alessi is an iconic brand with 100 years of heritage and has captured a global audience and a well-established premium position in the market.

Prior to Oakley's investment, the business was still fully-owned by the Alessi family. Oakley will use its expertise and experience in the consumer sector to assist with developing the company to adapt to the changing retail landscape and consumer preferences.

Seven Miles

Signed investment - Fund III

 
OCI's open 
 cost            c.GBP25.0m 
OCI's valuation  c.GBP25.0m 
                 ---------- 
 

In August, Fund IV agreed to acquire a majority stake in Seven Miles, partnering with its founders, Tom Schröder and Valentin Schütt. Seven Miles is a leading German consumer technology company in the gift voucher and B2B gift card sector. The market for multi-brand gift cards is expected to grow at c.15% in Germany in the coming years. This acquisition continues Oakley's successful track record of backing founder managers in consumer technology platforms in the DACH region.

WebPros

Refinancing - Fund III

 
OCI's open 
 cost              GBP7.6m 
OCI's valuation   GBP57.3m 
                  -------- 
% of OCI NAV            9% 
                  -------- 
 

In May, WebPros completed a partial refinancing and the acquisition of WHMCS, a leading web hosting management and billing SaaS platform.

As part of this refinancing, the Oakley loan notes were repaid, returning $50.1 million to Oakley Fund III. The proceeds were used to repay debt at the Fund level.

Career Partner Group

Refinancing - Fund III

 
OCI's open 
 cost             GBP20.6m 
OCI's valuation   GBP45.8m 
                  -------- 
% of OCI NAV            7% 
                  -------- 
 

CPG continues to perform ahead of expectations, driven by strong intake growth (+70% year-on-year) across online and dual studies. On the back of this strong performance, CPG secured a committed debt facility with existing lender Bluebay, allowing the return of the full investment cost over the next 15 months in several tranches, subject to continued performance.

The first tranche was drawn in February, returning EUR12.5 million (GBP10.9 million) to OCI.

North Sails

Co-investment debt

 
                    Equity      Debt 
OCI's open 
 cost             GBP37.6m  GBP52.1m 
                  --------  -------- 
OCI's valuation   GBP39.3m  GBP61.7m 
                  --------  -------- 
% of OCI NAV             16% 
                  ------------------ 
 

North Technology Group ("NTG") provides market-leading, innovative and high-performance products and solutions for the world's sailors and yachtsmen. NTG's EBITDA is 5% ahead of the prior year with a much improved performance in the sails and masts/booms divisions.

OCI provided GBP18.8 million to North Sails in co-investment debt in the period. This funded both the relaunch of North Kiteboarding, including the acquisition of kiteboarding accessories brand, Mystic, and the continued recovery of North Sails Apparel as it accelerates its marketing campaign. Apparel revenue is set to grow by c.20% this year, driven by online sales, up 73% in H1.

Portfolio review

Strong progress and growth in the underlying Funds' portfolios

Consumer

Casa & atHome

 
OCI's open 
 cost             GBP26.3m 
OCI's valuation   GBP42.3m 
                  -------- 
% of OCI NAV            6% 
                  -------- 
 

An online group comprising a portfolio of real estate and automotive classifieds websites and mobile applications. Casa & atHome grew revenues by 13% in the year ending 30 June 2019. Individually, Casa delivered revenue growth of 8%, driven primarily by new customer acquisition. atHome Group grew revenue by 23% driven by yield expansion in the core property listings vertical, supplemented by the acquisitions of Luxauto and atHomeFinance.

Time Out

 
                    Equity      Debt 
OCI's open 
 cost             GBP95.5m  GBP20.0m 
                  --------  -------- 
OCI's valuation   GBP71.0m  GBP22.1m 
                  --------  -------- 
% of OCI NAV             14% 
                  ------------------ 
 

A leading multi-platform media and e-commerce brand with a global content distribution network comprising websites, mobile apps, magazines and a physical presence via live events and Time Out Market. Strong momentum has continued in 2019 with the opening of three markets in Miami, New York and Boston. This builds upon the continued success of Time Out Market Lisbon, which reached a record 3.9 million visitors in 2018. This strong start to the year is reflected in a 60% uplift in the value of Time Out's shares.

Facile

 
OCI's open 
 cost             GBP28.8m 
OCI's valuation   GBP33.1m 
                  -------- 
% of OCI NAV            5% 
                  -------- 
 

Italy's leading online price comparison site for motor insurance, energy, telecoms and personal finance. Facile achieved strong growth in 2019 with both revenue and EBITDA up 29% versus the prior year. The core motor insurance vertical continued its solid performance, driven by increased website quotes which resulted in strong new business switching volumes. Facile's non-insurance verticals have also continued to achieve significant growth, particularly in the gas & power and broadband product verticals.

TMT

Daisy

 
                    Equity      Debt 
OCI's open 
 cost             GBP10.4m  GBP14.2m 
                  --------  -------- 
OCI's valuation   GBP13.6m  GBP15.3m 
                  --------  -------- 
% of OCI NAV              4% 
                  ------------------ 
 

A leading UK supplier of business communications and managed services. During its FY19, Daisy underwent a reorganisation and is now structured into four autonomous divisions. The strategic positioning of the group is now based on the growth dynamics of each segment and potential exit opportunities. Daisy's performance in the year to 31 March 2019 was in line with the previous financial year. The Small Medium Business and Digital Wholesale Solutions divisions grew organically, but this was offset by some underperformance in the Corporate and Partner divisions.

TechInsights

 
OCI's open 
 cost              GBP0.4m 
OCI's valuation   GBP13.5m 
                  -------- 
% of OCI NAV            2% 
                  -------- 
 

A global leader in the intellectual property and technology services market, TechInsights felt the effects of a softer semiconductor market in the first half of 2019. This was partially offset by strong growth in the subscriptions segment of the business, which saw revenues up 32% on the prior year. TechInsights has invested significant engineering hours in subscription content development, and new product verticals have been performing strongly. The ongoing growth of the subscriptions segment remains the key strategic objective of management.

Education

Schülerhilfe

 
OCI's open 
 cost             GBP30.8m 
OCI's valuation   GBP43.7m 
                  -------- 
% of OCI NAV            7% 
                  -------- 
 

Germany's leading provider of after-school tutoring, Schülerhilfe continues to deliver highly consistent and predictable growth. In the six months to 30 June 2019, revenues have increased by 12% compared to the same period in 2018 and EBITDA has grown by 15%. Schülerhilfe's enrolment growth over the same period is currently 13% higher than 2018. Strong cashflow generation has allowed for a further EUR6m repayment of debt during 2019, on top of the EUR11m repaid in 2018.

AMOS

 
OCI's open 
 cost             GBP10.0m 
OCI's valuation   GBP16.5m 
                  -------- 
% of OCI NAV            3% 
                  -------- 
 

France's leading business school focused entirely on sport management and sport business. AMOS has enrolled over 2,000 students for the forthcoming academic year, which will drive enrolment growth above 20%. There are now eight campuses in France (five at acquisition) and a further one is expected to open in September. After the period end, AMOS completed the acquisition of ESDAC, a group of design and communication schools. This second bolt-on acquisition adds further scale to the group.

Outstanding commitments of OCI

OCI's outstanding commitments to the Oakley Funds as at 30 June 2019 were GBP501.6 million, a 230% increase since 31 December 2018 due to the additional commitment of EUR400.0 million that was made to Fund IV in early January.

The Board has concluded that, as Oakley Fund II and Oakley Fund III are within their realisation phase, and in the light of the expected distributions to be received over the next 12 to 18 months in both Fund II and Fund III, it is satisfied that OCI will be able to meet its unfunded commitments in the normal course.

The table below illustrates the Company's outstanding commitments to the Oakley Funds, and their respective percentage of the NAV of the Company at 30 June 2019.

 
                                              Outstanding  Outstanding 
                                                at 30 Jun    at 30 Jun 
                    Fund                             2019         2019   % of 
                          Current commitment 
Fund             vintage              (EURm)       (EURm)       (GBPm)    NAV 
Oakley Fund 
 I                  2007               202.4          2.8          2.5     0% 
              ----------  ------------------  -----------  -----------  ----- 
Oakley Fund 
 II                 2013               190.0         13.3         11.9     2% 
              ----------  ------------------  -----------  -----------  ----- 
Oakley Fund 
 III                2016               325.8        153.1        137.1    21% 
              ----------  ------------------  -----------  -----------  ----- 
Oakley Fund 
 IV                 2019               400.0        391.0        350.1    54% 
              ----------  ------------------  -----------  -----------  ----- 
                                                                 501.6    77% 
                                                           -----------  ----- 
Cash and cash equivalents                                      (109.2) 
                                                           -----------  ----- 
Net outstanding commitments unfunded by 
 cash resources                                                  392.4    60% 
                                                           -----------  ----- 
 

Overview of Fund portfolio

Fund I

 
Oakley Capital Private Equity L.P.                                   Open investments 
 
 Vintage: 2007 
 Fund size: EUR288m                                                      Time Out 
 OCI commitment: EUR202m 
 
 In 2007, Oakley raised its first EUR288 million private 
 equity fund with the aim of creating an investment platform 
 that would support entrepreneurial founders and managers. 
 The profile of deals was typically complex, and so deals 
 were often sourced outside of competitive auctions and 
 private equity secondary processes. The model was focused 
 on building long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs 
 and management to develop differentiated industry networks 
 and position the business as a partner of choice to entrepreneurs. 
 
 Fund I has only one portfolio company remaining, Time 
 Out Group plc, which is listed on AIM of the London Stock 
 Exchange. The remainder of the portfolio is fully exited 
 and has generated gross returns on realised investments 
 of 2.9x money multiple and 44% IRR. 
                                                                     ---------------- 
 

Fund ll

 
Oakley Capital Private Equity II L.P.                           Open investments 
 Vintage: 2013 
 Fund size: EUR524m 
 OCI commitment: EUR190m                                              Daisy 
 Oakley's second Fund launched in 2013, with total commitments      Inspired 
 of EUR524 million. Since Fund I, the Oakley team refined          North Sails 
 the investment strategy, having developed expertise in 
 three core sectors - Consumer, TMT and Education - while 
 continuing to leverage Oakley's entrepreneurial network. 
 Today, Fund II is now well into its realisation phase, 
 having exited six of its nine portfolio companies. The 
 Fund has generated gross returns of 3.3x money multiple 
 and 63% IRR on its realised investments and has just 
 three companies remaining - Inspired, North Sails and 
 Daisy. The Oakley team remains focused on maximising 
 value in the remaining portfolio and evaluating the potential 
 routes to exit to achieve meaningful returns for investors. 
                                                                ---------------- 
 

Fund IlI

 
                                                               Open investments 
 
Oakley Capital Private Equity III L.P. 
 Vintage: 2016                                                      Alessi 
 Fund size: EUR800m                                                  Amos 
 OCI commitment: EUR326m                                            Casa & 
 Fund III closed with EUR800 million of commitments and             atHome 
 is a 2016 vintage fund. The Fund portfolio is relatively       Career Partner 
 nascent, with the oldest investment still under two and             Group 
 a half years old and no investments realised to date.               Ekon 
 Fund III has now made ten platform investments, one of             Facile 
 which will complete following the period end (Rastreator         Rastreator 
 and Acierto). For all completed deals the Fund's unrealised       & Acierto 
 gross returns at 30 June 2019 are 1.8x money multiple         Schülerhilfe 
 and 45% IRR and OCI has already received GBP36.5 million        TechInsights 
 of distributions from the Fund, since inception.                   WebPros 
                                                              ------------------ 
 

Fund lV

 
Oakley Capital IV Master SCSp                                        Open investments 
 Vintage: 2019 
 Fund size: EUR1.5bn 
 OCI commitment: EUR400m                                             Seagull & Videotel 
 Oakley's newest Fund, which held its final close in June               Seven Miles 
 2019, closed above its target size of EUR1.2 billion, 
 with total committed capital of EUR1.5 billion. OCI has 
 made a EUR400 million commitment to Fund IV, which follows 
 the same proven strategy as Oakley's previous Funds. 
 Fund IV has already made its first acquisition, combining 
 two leading players in the marine education sector - 
 Seagull & Videotel. Following the period end, the Fund 
 has also agreed to acquire Seven Miles, a leading consumer 
 technology company in the gift solutions space. The Oakley 
 team continues to see a healthy pipeline of exciting 
 opportunities and is focused on sourcing and delivering 
 deals that will generate sustainable value and meaningful 
 returns to the Funds' investors and, in turn, OCI's shareholders. 
                                                                    ------------------- 
 

OCI co-investment review

The co-investment portfolio as at 30 June 2019 is summarised in the table below:

 
                       30 Jun 2019  31 Dec 2018 
                        Fair value   Fair value 
Co-investments                GBPm         GBPm 
Equity securities 
                       -----------  ----------- 
Inspired                      74.8         41.8 
                       -----------  ----------- 
Time Out                      35.8         22.3 
                       -----------  ----------- 
Debt securities 
                       -----------  ----------- 
Time Out                      22.1         20.9 
                       -----------  ----------- 
Daisy                         15.3         14.9 
                       -----------  ----------- 
North Sails                   61.7         40.6 
                       -----------  ----------- 
Fund Facilities               25.8         30.6 
                       -----------  ----------- 
Total co-investments         235.5        171.2 
                       -----------  ----------- 
 

Equity securities

Inspired's recent capital raise prompted a full revaluation of the Inspired group that resulted in an 80% premium to the prevailing book value. OCI's direct holding in Inspired, (through the entity OCPEE Feeder L.P.), did not participate in the sell-down in June 2019, but was able to benefit from the re-valuation.

Inspired continues to prosper with further acquisitions being pursued in the Asian markets.

The success of the Time Out Markets has become apparent in the market-place since the opening of the Miami, New York and Boston markets. The share price has increased from GBP0.71 at 31 December 2018 to GBP1.14 at 30 June 2019. Time Out is focused on the continued global roll-out of this format. Time Out Markets will open this year in Chicago and Montréal, followed by Dubai, London-Waterloo and Prague over the coming years. At the end of 2019 there will be six Time Out Markets in operation, with a total of 185,000 square feet, almost 4,000 covers and food from 120 of the world's best chefs.

Debt securities

OCI provides debt facilities to portfolio companies. The interest income generated by these facilities exceeds the interest earned on OCI's bank deposits, allowing OCI to earn higher returns on part of its cash reserves. During the period, OCI earned GBP4.5 million interest from its debt facilities. OCI provided a further GBP18.8 million to North Sails in co-investment debt to fund both the relaunch of North Kiteboarding, including the acquisition of kiteboarding accessories brand, Mystic, and the continued recovery of North Sails Apparel as it accelerates its marketing campaign.

OCI also provides revolving credit facilities to each of the Oakley Funds. Each drawing under these facilities is for no more than one year. The loans are used to fund short-term cash requirements of the Oakley Funds. As at 30 June 2019, OCI had outstanding debt facilities of GBP25.7 million to the Oakley Funds, including accrued interest, a decrease of GBP4.9 million from 31 December 2018, primarily due to repayments of the Oakley Fund II facilities.

Statement of Directors' responsibilities

Statement of principal risks and uncertainties

As an investment company, with an investment portfolio comprising financial assets, the principal risks associated with the Company's business largely relate to financial risks, strategic and business risks, and operating risks. A detailed analysis of the Company's principal risks and uncertainties are set out on pages 40 and 41 of the annual report and accounts 2018 and have not changed materially since the date of the report. The Company has not identified any new risks that will impact the remaining six months of the financial year.

Statement of Directors' responsibilities

The Directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge:

-- the condensed interim report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Company;

-- the condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 interim financial reporting and give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and results of the Company, and are in compliance with the requirements set out in the Bermuda Companies Act 1981 (as amended);

   --      the condensed interim report includes a fair review of the information required by: 

a) 4.2.7R of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the current financial year and their impact on the consolidated interim financial statements, and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year; and

b) 4.2.8R of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, being all related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year which have materially affected the financial position or performance of the Company during that period and any changes in the related party transactions described in the annual report and accounts that could materially affect the financial position or performance of the Company during the first six months of the current financial year; and

-- the condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the latest annual report and financial statements which were prepared in accordance with IFRS. These financial statements provide the information necessary to assess the Company's position and performance, business model and strategy, and is fair, balanced and understandable.

Financial Statements

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (unaudited)

for the six months ended 30 June 2019

 
                                                 6 months ended  6 months ended 
                                                    30 Jun 2019     30 Jun 2018 
                                          Notes         GBP'000         GBP'000 
Income 
                                          -----  --------------  -------------- 
Interest income                                           4,543           3,511 
                                          -----  --------------  -------------- 
Net realised gains on investments 
 at fair value through profit 
 and loss                                  6, 7          17,840          92,667 
                                          -----  --------------  -------------- 
Net change in unrealised gains/(losses) 
 on investments at fair value 
 through profit and loss                   6, 7          72,054        (63,408) 
                                          -----  --------------  -------------- 
Net foreign currency gains/(losses)                       (286)           1,750 
                                          -----  --------------  -------------- 
Other income                                                520             187 
                                          -----  --------------  -------------- 
Total income                                             94,671          34,707 
                                          -----  --------------  -------------- 
Expenses                                      9        (13,211)         (2,407) 
                                          -----  --------------  -------------- 
Profit attributable to equity 
 shareholders/total comprehensive 
 income                                                  81,460          32,300 
                                          -----  --------------  -------------- 
Earnings per share 
                                          -----  --------------  -------------- 
Basic and diluted earnings 
 per share                                   10         GBP0.40         GBP0.16 
                                          -----  --------------  -------------- 
 

Consolidated balance sheet (unaudited)

as at 31 December 2018

 
                                                      (Audited) 
                                            As at         As at         As at 
                                      30 Jun 2019   31 Dec 2018   30 Jun 2018 
                              Notes       GBP'000       GBP'000       GBP'000 
Assets 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Non-current assets 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Investments                    6, 7       555,023       469,749       381,526 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
                                          555,023       469,749       381,526 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Current assets 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Trade and other receivables                   106            11           117 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Cash and cash equivalents                 109,194       107,888       149,760 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
                                          109,300       107,899       149,877 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Total assets                              664,323       577,648       531,403 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Liabilities 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Current liabilities 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Trade and other payables                   13,416         2,826         1,671 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Total liabilities                          13,416         2,826         1,671 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Net assets attributable 
 to shareholders                          650,907       574,822       529,732 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Equity 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Share capital                    12         2,044         2,048         2,048 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Share premium                    12       243,770       244,533       244,533 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Retained earnings                         405,093       328,241       283,151 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Total shareholders' equity                650,907       574,822       529,732 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Net asset per ordinary 
 share 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Basic and diluted net 
 assets per share                11       GBP3.18       GBP2.81       GBP2.59 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Ordinary shares in issue                  204,400       204,804       204,804 
                              -----  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity (unaudited)

for the six months ended 30 June 2019

 
                                 Share                  Retained  Total shareholders' 
                               capital  Share premium   earnings               equity 
                               GBP'000        GBP'000    GBP'000              GBP'000 
For the six months ended 
 30 June 2019 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
Balance at 1 January 
 2019                            2,048        244,533    328,241              574,822 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
Profit for the period/ 
 total comprehensive 
 income                              -              -     81,460               81,460 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
Ordinary shares repurchased 
 and cancelled                     (4)          (763)          -                (767) 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
Dividends                            -              -    (4,608)              (4,608) 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
Total transactions with 
 equity shareholders               (4)          (763)    (4,608)              (5,375) 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
Balance at 30 June 2019          2,044        243,770    405,093              650,907 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
For the six months ended 
 30 June 2018 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
Balance at 1 January 
 2018                            2,048        244,533    255,459              502,040 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
Profit for the period/ 
 total comprehensive 
 income                              -              -     32,300               32,300 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
Dividends                            -              -    (4,608)              (4,608) 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
Total transactions with 
 equity shareholders                 -              -    (4,608)              (4,608) 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
Balance at 30 June 2018          2,048        244,533    283,151              529,732 
                              --------  -------------  ---------  ------------------- 
 

Consolidated statement of cash flows (unaudited)

for the six months ended 30 June 2019

 
                                                   6 months ended  6 months ended 
                                                      30 Jun 2019     30 Jun 2018 
                                            Notes         GBP'000         GBP'000 
Cash flows from operating activities 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Purchases of investments                        6        (52,898)        (90,125) 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Proceeds from investments                       6          61,880         126,106 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Interest income received                                      181             433 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Expenses paid                                             (2,716)         (1,819) 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Other income received                                         520             187 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Net cash provided by/(used in) 
 operating activities                                       6,967          34,782 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Cash flows from financing activities 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Purchase of ordinary shares                    12           (767)               - 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Dividends paid                                            (4,608)         (4,608) 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing 
 activities                                               (5,375)         (4,608) 
                                                   --------------  -------------- 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                   1,592          30,174 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at the 
 beginning 
 of the period                                            107,888         117,836 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes                     (286)           1,750 
                                            -----  --------------  -------------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 
 the period                                               109,194         149,760 
                                                   --------------  -------------- 
 

Notes to the consolidated interim financial statements

for the six months ended 30 June 2019

1. Reporting entity

Oakley Capital Investments Limited (the "Company") is a closed-end investment company incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on 28 June 2007. The principal objective of the Company is to achieve capital appreciation through investments in a diversified portfolio of high-growth, medium-sized companies, mainly in the UK and Europe. The Company currently achieves its investment objective primarily through its investments in the following five private equity funds (the "Funds"):

   --      Oakley Capital Private Equity L.P. ("Fund I"); 

-- Oakley Capital Private Equity II-A L.P., which together with Oakley Capital Private Equity II-B L.P., Oakley Capital Private Equity II-C L.P. (collectively the "Fund II Feeder Funds") and OCPE II Master L.P. (the "Fund II Master") collectively comprise "Fund II";

-- Oakley Capital Private Equity III-A L.P., which together with Oakley Capital Private Equity III-B L.P., Oakley Capital Private Equity III-C L.P. (collectively the "Fund III Feeder Funds") and OCPE III Master L.P. (the "Fund III Master") collectively comprise "Fund III";

-- Oakley Capital Private Equity IV-A SCSp, which together with Oakley Capital Private Equity IV-B SCSp, Oakley Capital Private Equity IV-C SCSp (collectively the "Fund IV Feeder Funds") and Oakley Capital IV Master SCSp (the "Fund IV Master") collectively comprise "Fund IV"; and

-- OCPE Education (Feeder) L.P., which together with OCPE Education L.P. collectively comprise "OCPE Education".

Fund I, Fund II, Fund III and OCPE Education are all constituent limited partnerships and are exempted limited partnerships established in Bermuda. Fund IV constitutes a group of limited partnerships established in Luxembourg.

The defined term "Company" shall, where the context requires for the purposes of consolidation, include the Company's sole and wholly owned subsidiary, OCI Financing (Bermuda) Limited ("OCI Financing") (prior to a name change made on 23 May 2019, OCI Financing was previously known as OCIL Financing (Bermuda) Limited).

The Company was listed on the Alternative Investments Market ("AIM") of the London Stock Exchange Limited on 3 August 2007, with "OCI" as its listed ticker.

2. Basis of preparation

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention, except for financial instruments at fair value through profit and loss, which are measured at fair value.

The Board of Directors consider that it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these condensed interim financial statements. In reaching this assessment, the Board of Directors have considered a wide range of information relating to the present and future conditions, including the condensed statement of financial position, future projections, cash flows and the longer-term strategy of the Company.

2.1 Basis for compliance

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim financial requirements and should be read in conjunction with the latest annual report and financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2018, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). These consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information required for a complete set of IFRS financial statements. However, the explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of changes in the Company's financial position and performance since the last annual consolidated financial statements.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorised for issue on 10 September 2019 by the Company's Board of Directors 2.2 Functional and presentation currency.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in British pounds ("pounds"), which is the Company's functional currency.

3. Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies used are consistent with those applied in the latest annual consolidated financial statements, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of 1 January 2019.

Several amendments and interpretations apply for the first time effective 1 January 2019 but do not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated interim financial statements and did not require retrospective adjustments. The changes in accounting policies will be reflected in the Company's annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ending 31 December 2019.

A number of standards have been issued but are not yet effective as at period end. The Company is currently in the process of analysing the impact of these new standards, amendments to existing standards and annual improvements to IFRS in detail but these are not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated annual financial statements of the Company.

4. Critical accounting estimates, assumptions and judgment

The reported results of the Company are sensitive to the accounting policies, assumptions and estimates that underlie the preparation of its consolidated interim financial statements. IFRS require the Board of Directors, in preparing the Company's consolidated interim financial statements, to select suitable accounting policies, apply them consistently and make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. The Company's estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and the Board of Directors' expectation of future events and are reviewed periodically. The actual outcome may be materially different from that anticipated. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods.

The judgments, assumptions and estimates involved in the Company's accounting policies that are considered by the Board of Directors to be the most important to Company's results and financial condition are the fair valuation of the investments and the assessment that the Company meets the definition of an investment entity.

In preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, significant judgments were made in applying the Company's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were consistent with those applied to the annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2018.

(a) Fair valuation of investments

The fair values assigned to investments held at fair value through profit and loss are based upon available information at the time and do not necessarily represent amounts which might ultimately be realised. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and those differences could be material.

Investments held at fair value through profit and loss are valued by the Company in accordance with relevant IFRS requirements. Judgment is required in order to determine the appropriate valuation methodology under these standards and subsequently in determining the inputs into the valuation models used. These judgments include making assessments of the future earnings potential of portfolio companies, appropriate earnings multiples to apply, estimating future cash flows and determining appropriate discount rates.

(b) Assessment as an investment entity

Entities that meet the definition of an investment entity within IFRS 10 are required to account for investments in controlled entities, as well as investments in associates and joint ventures, at fair value through profit and loss.

The Board of Directors has concluded that the Company meets the definition of an investment entity, as its strategic objective is to invest in portfolio investments on behalf of its investors for the purpose of generating returns in the form of investment income and capital appreciation.

5. Financial risk management

The Board of Directors, the Company's Risk Committee (the "Risk Committee") and Oakley Capital Limited (the "Investment Adviser") attribute great importance to professional risk management, proper understanding and negotiation of appropriate terms and conditions and active monitoring, including a thorough analysis of reports and financial statements and ongoing review of investments made. It is also key to structure the investment portfolio taking into account issues such as liquidity and tax. The Company has investment guidelines that set out its overall business strategies, its tolerance for risk and its general risk management philosophy and has established processes to monitor and control the economic impact of these risks. The Investment Adviser provides the Board of Directors with recommendations as to the Company's asset allocation and annual investment levels that are consistent with the Company's objectives. The Risk Committee reviews and agrees policies for managing the risks.

The Company has exposures to the following risks from financial instruments: credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including interest rate risk, currency risk, and price risk). The Company's overall risk management process focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Company's financial performance.

As at 30 June 2019, there have been no changes to the membership of the Risk Committee nor to any of the Company's risk policies since 31 December 2018 and as a result, the condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all financial risk management information and disclosures required in the annual consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual consolidated financial statements as at 31 December 2018.

6. Investments

As at 30 June 2019:

 
                         31 Dec                                                           Change    30 Jun 
                           2018  Purchases/                   Realised  Interest   in unrealised      2019 
                           Fair     Capital   Total sales*/     gains/       and          gains/      Fair 
                          value       calls   Distributions   (losses)     other        (losses)     value 
                        GBP'000     GBP'000         GBP'000    GBP'000   GBP'000         GBP'000   GBP'000 
Oakley Funds 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund I                   18,159       1,788               -          -         -          12,037    31,984 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund II                  71,794       7,386        (30,197)     19,067         -         (1,940)    66,110 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund III                208,628           -         (9,712)    (1,227)         -          17,650   215,339 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund IV                       -       7,901               -          -         -         (1,810)     6,091 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total Oakley 
 Funds                  298,581      17,075        (39,909)     17,840         -          25,937   319,524 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Co-investment 
 Funds 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
OCPE Education 
 (Feeder) L.P.           41,789         374               -          -         -          32,599    74,762 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total co-investment 
 Funds                   41,789         374               -          -         -          32,599    74,762 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total Funds             340,370      17,449        (39,909)     17,840         -          58,536   394,286 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Quoted equity 
 securities 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Time Out Group 
 plc                     22,320           -               -          -         -          13,518    35,838 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total quoted 
 equity 
 securities              22,320           -               -          -         -          13,518    35,838 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Unquoted debt 
 securities 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Ellisfield (Bermuda) 
 Limited                 14,889           -               -          -       434               -    15,323 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund I                    7,035         800               -          -       245               -     8,080 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund II                  17,412       4,044        (21,846)          -       390               -         - 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund III                  4,033      11,791               -          -       410               -    16,234 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
NSG Apparel BV           26,569           -               -          -       496               -    27,065 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Oakley Capital 
 III 
 Limited                  2,169           -           (770)          -        47               -     1,446 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Oakley NS 
 (Bermuda) L.P.          14,038      18,814               -          -     1,795               -    34,647 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Time Out Group 
 plc                     20,914           -               -          -     1,190               -    22,104 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total unquoted 
 debt securities        107,059      35,449        (22,616)          -     5,007               -   124,899 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total investments       469,749      52,898        (62,525)     17,840     5,007          72,054   555,023 
                       --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
 
   *           Total sales include redemptions, loan repayments and transfers 

As at 30 June 2018:

 
                        31 Dec                                                           Change    30 Jun 
                          2017  Purchases/                   Realised  Interest   in unrealised      2018 
                          Fair     Capital   Total sales*/     gains/       and          gains/      Fair 
                         value       calls   Distributions   (losses)     other        (losses)     value 
                       GBP'000     GBP'000         GBP'000    GBP'000   GBP'000         GBP'000   GBP'000 
Oakley Funds 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund I                  36,551           -               -          -         -        (11,795)    24,756 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund II                137,054      15,732       (102,748)     94,476         -        (61,031)    83,483 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund III               109,058      28,613        (10,644)    (1,809)         -           6,220   141,438 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total Oakley 
 Funds                 282,663      44,345       (113,392)     92,667         -        (56,606)   249,677 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Co-investment 
 Funds 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
OCPE Education 
 (Feeder) L.P.          26,280          32               -          -         -           5,773    32,085 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total co-investment 
 Funds                  26,280          32               -          -         -           5,773    32,085 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total Funds            308,943      44,377       (113,392)     92,667         -        (50,833)   281,762 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Quoted equity 
 securities 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Time Out Group 
 plc                    41,182           -               -          -         -        (12,575)    28,607 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total quoted 
 equity 
 securities             41,182           -               -          -         -        (12,575)    28,607 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Unquoted debt 
 securities 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Daisy Group 
 Holdings Limited       12,701           -               -          -       830               -    13,531 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Ellisfield 
 (Bermuda) 
 Limited                15,455           -               -          -       470               -    15,925 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund I                   6,351         918         (1,474)          -       198               -     5,993 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Fund II                      -       7,159         (7,224)          -        65               -         - 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
NSG Apparel 
 BV                     24,651           -               -          -     1,450               -    26,065 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Oakley Capital 
 III 
 Limited                 7,168           -         (4,452)          -       234               -     2,950 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Oakley NS 
 (Bermuda) 
 L.P.                    3,212       3,213               -          -       268               -     6,693 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total unquoted 
 debt securities        69,502      11,290        (13,150)          -     3,515               -    71,157 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
Total investments      419,627      55,667       (126,542)     92,667     3,515        (63,408)   381,526 
                      --------  ----------  --------------  ---------  --------  --------------  -------- 
 
   *           Total sales include redemptions, loan repayments and transfers 

Quoted equity securities and unquoted debt securities are additional direct investments in certain of the portfolio companies in one of the Oakley Funds.

7. Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments

The Company has adopted IFRS 13 in respect of disclosures about the degree of reliability of fair value measurements. These fair value measurements are categorised into different levels in the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs to valuation techniques used. The Company classifies financial instruments measured at fair value in the investment portfolio according to the following hierarchy:

   --      Level I: 

Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical instruments that the Company can access at the measurement date. Level I investments include quoted equity instruments.

   --      Level II: 

Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level I that are observable for the instrument, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).

   --      Level III: 

Inputs that are not based on observable market data. Level III investments include private equity funds, unquoted equity and debt securities.

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorised is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, considering factors specific to the instrument. The determination of what constitutes "observable" requires significant judgment by the Company. The Company considers observable data to be market data that is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, and provided by independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market.

The following table analyses the Company's investments measured at fair value as of 30 June 2019 by the level in the fair value hierarchy into which the fair value measurement is categorised:

 
                              Level I  Level III     Total 
                              GBP'000    GBP'000   GBP'000 
Funds                               -    394,286   394,286 
                             --------  ---------  -------- 
Quoted equity securities       35,838          -    35,838 
                             --------  ---------  -------- 
Unquoted debt securities            -    124,899   124,899 
                             --------  ---------  -------- 
Total investments measured 
 at fair value                 35,838    519,185   555,023 
                             --------  ---------  -------- 
 

The following table analyses the Company's investments measured at fair value as of 30 June 2018 by the level in the fair value hierarchy into which the fair value measurement is categorised:

 
                              Level I  Level III     Total 
                              GBP'000    GBP'000   GBP'000 
Funds                               -    281,762   281,762 
                             --------  ---------  -------- 
Quoted equity securities       28,607          -    28,607 
                             --------  ---------  -------- 
Unquoted debt securities            -     71,157    71,157 
                             --------  ---------  -------- 
Total investments measured 
 at fair value                 28,607    352,919   381,526 
                             --------  ---------  -------- 
 

Level I

Quoted equity investment values are based on quoted market prices in active markets, and are therefore classified within Level I investments. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments.

Level II

The Company did not hold any Level II investments as of 30 June 2019 or 30 June 2018.

Level III

The Company has determined that Funds and unquoted debt securities fall into Level III. Funds and unquoted debt securities are measured in accordance with the IPEV Valuation Guidelines with reference to the most appropriate information available at the time of measurement. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of 30 June 2019 include Level III investments in the amount of GBP519,185,368; representing approximately 79.76% of equity (2018: GBP352,918,501; 66.62%).

Funds

The Company primarily invests in portfolio companies via the Funds in which it is a Limited Partner. The Funds are unquoted equity securities that invest in unquoted securities. The Company's investments in unquoted equity securities are recognised in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value, in accordance with IPEV Valuation Guidelines and IFRS 13 and are considered Level III investments.

The valuation of unquoted fund investments is generally based on the latest available net asset value ("NAV") of the respective Fund as reported by the corresponding general partner or administrator, provided that the NAV has been appropriately determined using fair value principles in accordance with IFRS 13.

The NAV of a Fund is calculated after determining the fair value of a Fund's investment in any portfolio company. This value is generally obtained by calculating the enterprise value ("EV") of the portfolio company and then adding excess cash and deducting financial instruments, such as external debt, ranking ahead of the Fund's highest ranking instrument in the portfolio company.

A common method of determining the EV is to apply a market-based multiple (e.g. an average multiple based on a selection of comparable quoted companies) to the "maintainable" earnings or revenues of the portfolio company. This market-based approach presumes that the comparator companies are correctly valued by the market. A discount is sometimes applied to market based multiples to adjust for points of difference between the comparators and the company being valued.

As at 30 June 2019, the value of the Funds' investments, other assets and liabilities attributable to the Company based on its respective percentage interest in each Fund was as follows:

 
                                  Fund I   Fund II  Fund III   Fund IV  OCPE Education 
                                 EUR'000   EUR'000   EUR'000   EUR'000         EUR'000 
Investments                       39,688    82,106   329,073    22,649          83,259 
                                --------  --------  --------  --------  -------------- 
Loans                            (6,350)   (7,820)  (65,762)  (22,722)               - 
                                --------  --------  --------  --------  -------------- 
Provisional profit allocation          -   (4,696)  (27,156)         -               - 
                                --------  --------  --------  --------  -------------- 
Other net assets                   2,386     4,251     4,367     6,877             246 
                                --------  --------  --------  --------  -------------- 
Total value of the Fund 
 attributable to the 
 Company                          35,724    73,841   240,522     6,804          83,505 
                                --------  --------  --------  --------  -------------- 
                                 GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000   GBP'000         GBP'000 
Total value of the Fund 
 attributable to the 
 Company                          31,984    66,110   215,339     6,091          74,762 
                                --------  --------  --------  --------  -------------- 
 

As at 30 June 2018, the value of the Funds' investments, other assets and liabilities attributable to the Company based on its respective percentage interest in each Fund was as follows:

 
                                  Fund I   Fund II   Fund III   Fund IV  OCPE Education 
                                 EUR'000   EUR'000    EUR'000   EUR'000         EUR'000 
Investments                       30,146   112,993    210,866         -          35,987 
                                --------  --------  ---------  --------  -------------- 
Loans                            (4,437)  (12,623)   (48,401)         -               - 
                                --------  --------  ---------  --------  -------------- 
Provisional profit allocation          -   (7,358)    (6,940)         -               - 
                                --------  --------  ---------  --------  -------------- 
Other net assets                   2,269     1,341      4,328         -             273 
                                --------  --------  ---------  --------  -------------- 
Total value of the Fund 
 attributable to the 
 Company                          27,978    94,353    159,853         -          36,260 
                                --------  --------  ---------  --------  -------------- 
                                           GBP'000    GBP'000   GBP'000         GBP'000 
Total value of the Fund 
 attributable to the             GBP'000 
 Company                          24,756    83,483    141,438         -          32,085 
                                --------  --------  ---------  --------  -------------- 
 

The Company does not utilise valuation models to calculate the fair value of its Fund investments. The NAV as reported by the Funds' general partner or administrator is considered to be the key unobservable input. In addition, the Company has the following control procedures in place to evaluate whether the NAV of the underlying fund investments is calculated in a manner consistent with IFRS 13:

-- Thorough initial due diligence process and the Board of Directors performing ongoing monitoring procedures, primarily discussions with the Investment Adviser;

   --      Comparison of historical realisations to last reported fair values; and 
   --      Review of the auditor's report of the respective Fund. 

Unquoted debt securities

The fair values of the Company's investments in unquoted debt securities are derived from a discounted cash flow calculation based on expected future cash flows to be received, discounted at an appropriate rate. Expected future cash flows include interest received and principal repayment at maturity.

Unobservable inputs for Level III investments

Funds

In arriving at the fair value of the unquoted fund investments, the key input used by the Company is the NAV as provided by the general partner or administrator. It is recognised by the Company that the NAVs of the Funds are sensitive to movements in the fair values of the underlying portfolio companies.

The underlying portfolio companies owned by the Funds may include both quoted and unquoted companies. Quoted portfolio companies are valued based on market prices and no unobservable inputs are used. Unquoted portfolio companies are valued based on a market approach for which significant judgment is applied.

For the purposes of sensitivity analysis, the Company considers a 10% adjustment to the fair value of the unquoted portfolio companies of the Funds as reasonable. For the period ending 30 June 2019 a 10% increase to the fair value of the unquoted portfolio companies held by the Funds would result in a 6.5% movement in net assets attributable to shareholders (2018: 5.4%). A 10% decrease to the fair value of the unquoted portfolio companies held by the Funds would have an equal and opposite effect.

Unquoted debt securities

In arriving at the fair value of the unquoted debt securities, the key inputs used by the Company are future cash flows expected to be received until maturity of the debt securities and the discount factor applied. The discount factor applied is considered to be an unobservable input and range between 6.5% and 15%.

For the purposes of sensitivity analysis, the Company considers a 1% adjustment to the discount factor applied as reasonable. For the period ending 30 June 2019a 1% increase to the discount factor would result in a 0.4% movement in net assets attributable to shareholders (2018: 0.1%). A 1% decrease to the discount factor would have an equal and opposite effect.

Transfers between Levels

There were no transfers between the Levels during the period ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018.

Level I and Level III reconciliation

The changes in investments measured at fair value, for which the Company has used Level I and Level III inputs to determine fair value as of 30 June 2019 and30 June 2018, are as follows:

Level I Investments:

 
                                                 As at         As at 
                                           30 Jun 2019   30 Jun 2018 
                                               GBP'000       GBP'000 
Quoted equity securities 
                                          ------------  ------------ 
Fair value at the beginning of the 
 period                                         22,320        41,182 
                                          ------------  ------------ 
Net change in unrealised gains/(losses) 
 on investments                                 13,518      (12,575) 
                                          ------------  ------------ 
Fair value of Level I investments at 
 the end of the period                          35,838        28,607 
                                          ------------  ------------ 
 

Level III Investments:

 
                                                               Unquoted 
                                                Funds   debt securities     Total 
                                              GBP'000           GBP'000   GBP'000 
For the six months ended 30 June 2019 
                                             --------  ----------------  -------- 
Fair value at the beginning of the 
 period                                       340,370           107,059   447,429 
                                             --------  ----------------  -------- 
Purchases                                      17,449            35,449    52,898 
                                             --------  ----------------  -------- 
Proceeds on disposals (including interest)   (39,909)          (22,616)  (65,525) 
                                             --------  ----------------  -------- 
Realised gain on sale                          17,840                 -    17,840 
                                             --------  ----------------  -------- 
Interest income and other fee income                -             5,007     5,007 
                                             --------  ----------------  -------- 
Net change in unrealised gains/(losses) 
 on investments                                58,536                 -    58,536 
                                             --------  ----------------  -------- 
Fair value at the end of the period           394,286           124,899   519,185 
                                             --------  ----------------  -------- 
 
 
                                                                Unquoted 
                                                 Funds   debt securities      Total 
                                               GBP'000           GBP'000    GBP'000 
For the six months ended 30 June 2018 
                                             ---------  ----------------  --------- 
Fair value at the beginning of the 
 period                                        308,943            69,502    378,445 
                                             ---------  ----------------  --------- 
Purchases                                       44,377            11,290     55,667 
                                             ---------  ----------------  --------- 
Proceeds on disposals (including interest)   (113,392)          (13,150)  (126,542) 
                                             ---------  ----------------  --------- 
Realised gain on sale                           92,667                 -     92,667 
                                             ---------  ----------------  --------- 
Interest income and other fee income                 -             3,515      3,515 
                                             ---------  ----------------  --------- 
Net change in unrealised gains/(losses) 
 on investments                               (50,833)                 -   (50,833) 
                                             ---------  ----------------  --------- 
Fair value at the end of the period            281,762            71,157    352,919 
                                             ---------  ----------------  --------- 
 

Financial instruments not carried at fair value

Financial instruments, other than financial instruments at fair value through profit and loss, where carrying values are equal to fair values:

 
                                 As at 
                                30 Jun         As at 
                                  2019   30 Jun 2018 
                               GBP'000       GBP'000 
Cash and cash equivalents      109,194       149,760 
                              --------  ------------ 
Trade and other receivables        106           117 
                              --------  ------------ 
Trade and other payables        13,416         1,671 
                              --------  ------------ 
 

8. Segment information

The Company has two reportable segments, as described below. For each of them, the Board of Directors receives detailed reports on at least a quarterly basis. The following summary describes the operations in each of the Company's reportable segments:

   --      Fund investments: includes commitments/investments in five private equity funds. 

-- Direct investments and loans: includes direct equity investments, loans to the Funds' portfolio companies, loans to the Funds and other loans.

Balance sheet and income and expense items which cannot be clearly allocated to one of the segments are shown in the column "Unallocated" in the following tables.

The reportable operating segments derive their revenue from investments by seeking to achieve an attractive return in relation to the risk being taken. The return consists of interest, dividends and/or unrealised and realised capital gains.

The financial information provided to the Board of Directors with respect to total assets and liabilities is presented in a manner consistent with the annual consolidated financial statements. The assessment of the performance of the operating segments is based on measurements consistent with IFRS. With the exception of capital calls payable, liabilities are not considered to be segment liabilities but rather managed at the corporate level.

There have been no transactions between the reportable segments during the period ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018.

The segment information for the period ended 30 June 2019 is as follows:

 
                                                  Direct investments  Total operating 
                                Fund investments           and loans         segments  Unallocated      Total 
                                         GBP'000             GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000    GBP'000 
Net realised gains 
 on financial assets 
 at fair value through 
 profit and loss                          17,840                   -           17,840            -     17,840 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Net unrealised gains/(losses) 
 on financial assets 
 at fair value through 
 profit and loss                          58,536              13,518           72,054            -     72,054 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Interest income                                -               4,487            4,487           56      4,543 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Net foreign currency 
 gains/ (losses)                               -                   -                -        (286)      (286) 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Other income                                   -                 520              520            -        520 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Expenses                                       -                   -                -     (13,211)   (13,211) 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Profit/(loss) for the 
 period                                   76,376              18,525           94,901     (13,441)     81,460 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Total assets                             394,286             160,737          555,023      109,300    664,323 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Total liabilities                              -                   -                -     (13,416)   (13,416) 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Net assets                               394,286             160,737          555,023       95,884    650,907 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Total assets include: 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Financial assets at 
 fair value through 
 profit and loss                         394,286             160,737          555,023            -    555,023 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
Cash and others                                -                   -                -      109,300    109,300 
                                ----------------  ------------------  ---------------  -----------  --------- 
 

The segment information for the period ended 30 June 2018 is as follows:

 
                                                        Direct 
                                                   investments  Total operating 
                                Fund investments     and loans         segments  Unallocated     Total 
                                         GBP'000       GBP'000          GBP'000      GBP'000   GBP'000 
Net realised gains 
 on financial assets 
 at fair value through 
 profit and loss                          92,667             -           92,667            -    92,667 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Net unrealised gains/(losses) 
 on financial assets 
 at fair value through 
 profit and loss                        (50,833)      (12,575)         (63,408)            -  (63,408) 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Interest income                                -         3,455            3,455           56     3,511 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Net foreign currency 
 gains/(losses)                                -             -                -        1,750     1,750 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Other income                                   -            60               60          127       187 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Expenses                                       -             -                -      (2,407)   (2,407) 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Profit/(loss) for the 
 period                                   41,834       (9,060)           32,774        (474)    32,300 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Total assets                             281,762        99,764          381,526      149,877   531,403 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Total liabilities                              -             -                -      (1,671)   (1,671) 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Net assets                               281,762        99,764          381,526      148,206   529,732 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Total assets include: 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Financial assets at 
 fair value through 
 profit and loss                         281,762        99,764          381,526            -   381,526 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
Cash and others                                -             -                -      149,877    49,877 
                                ----------------  ------------  ---------------  -----------  -------- 
 

9. Expenses

 
                                6 months ended  6 months ended 
                                   30 Jun 2019     30 Jun 2018 
                                       GBP'000         GBP'000 
Performance fees                        10,116             198 
                                --------------  -------------- 
Operational and advisory fees            1,719           1,234 
                                --------------  -------------- 
Professional fees                          714             378 
                                --------------  -------------- 
Other expenses                             662             597 
                                --------------  -------------- 
                                        13,211           2,407 
                                --------------  -------------- 
 

10. Earnings per share

The earnings per share calculation uses the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period.

 
                                                6 months ended  6 months ended 
                                                   30 Jun 2019     30 Jun 2018 
Basic and diluted earnings per share 
 (pence)                                                    40              16 
                                                --------------  -------------- 
Profit for the period (GBP'000)                         81,460          32,300 
                                                --------------  -------------- 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding 
 ('000)                                                204,572         204,804 
                                                --------------  -------------- 
 

11. Net asset value per share

The net asset value per share calculation uses the number of shares in issue at the end of the period.

 
                                                 As at         As at 
                                           30 Jun 2019   30 Jun 2018 
Basic and diluted net asset value per 
 share (pence)                                     318           259 
                                          ------------  ------------ 
Net assets attributable to shareholders 
 (GBP'000)                                     650,970       529,732 
                                          ------------  ------------ 
Number of shares in issue at the period 
 end ('000)                                    204,400       204,804 
                                          ------------  ------------ 
 

12. Share capital

The authorised share capital of the Company is 280,000,000 ordinary shares at a par value of GBP0.01 each. Ordinary shares are listed and traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Each share confers the right to one vote and shareholders have the right to receive dividends.

On 18 March 2019, the Company bought 404,100 Ordinary shares at the market price on that date for a total of GBP767,442. The Ordinary shares purchased by the Company were cancelled and are available for re-issue.

As at 30 June 2019, the Company's issued and fully paid share capital was 204,399,936 ordinary shares (2018: 204,804,036).

 
                                            As at         As at 
                                      30 Jun 2019   30 Jun 2018 
                                             '000          '000 
Ordinary shares outstanding at the 
 beginning of the period                  204,804       204,804 
                                     ------------  ------------ 
Ordinary shares purchased                   (404)             - 
                                     ------------  ------------ 
Ordinary shares outstanding at the 
 end of the period                        204,400       204,804 
                                     ------------  ------------ 
 

13. Commitments

The Company had the following capital commitments in euros as at the period end:

 
                                                      As at           As at 
                                                30 Jun 2019     30 Jun 2018 
                                                    EUR'000         EUR'000 
Fund I 
                                               ------------  -------------- 
Total capital commitment 2019: GBP181,214 
 (2018: GBP166,694)                                 202,398         188,398 
                                               ------------  -------------- 
Called capital at the beginning of 
 the period                                         185,760         185,760 
                                               ------------  -------------- 
Additional interest acquired during 
 the period                                          13,804               - 
                                               ------------  -------------- 
Capital calls during the period 2019: 
 0% (2018: 0%)                                            -               - 
                                               ------------  -------------- 
Called capital at the end of the period 
 2019: GBP178,677 
 (2018: GBP164,360)                                 199,564         185,760 
                                               ------------  -------------- 
Unfunded capital commitment 2019: GBP2,537 
 (2018: GBP2,334)                                     2,834           2,638 
                                               ------------  -------------- 
Aggregate recycled commitment                        13,966          13,000 
                                               ------------  -------------- 
                                                      As at         As at 
                                                30 Jun 2019   30 Jun 2018 
                                                    EUR'000       EUR'000 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Fund II 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Total capital commitment 2019: GBP170,114 
 (2018: GBP168,112)                                 190,000       190,000 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Called capital at the beginning of 
 the period                                         176,700       158,650 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Capital calls during the period 2019: 
 0% (2018: 9.5%)                                          -        18,050 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Called capital at the end of the period 
 2019: GBP158,206 
 (2018: GBP156,344)                                 176,700       176,700 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Unfunded capital commitment 2019: GBP11,908 
 (2018: GBP11,768)                                   13,300        13,300 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Aggregate recycled commitment                         8,550             - 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
 
Fund III 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Total capital commitment 2019: GBP291,682 
 (2018: GBP288,250)                                 325,780       325,780 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Called capital at the beginning of 
 the period                                         172,663       123,797 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Capital calls during the period 2019: 
 0% (2018: 10%)                                           -        32,578 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Called capital at the end of the period 
 2019: GBP154,591 
 (2018: GBP138,360)                                 172,663       156,375 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Unfunded capital commitment 2019: GBP137,091 
 (2018: GBP149,889)                                 153,117       169,405 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
 
Fund IV 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Total capital commitment 2019: GBP358,134           400,000             - 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Called capital at the beginning of 
 the period                                               -             - 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Capital calls during the period 2019: 
 2.3%                                                 9,000             - 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Called capital at the end of the period 
 2019: GBP8,058                                       9,000             - 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
Unfunded capital commitment 2019: GBP350,076        391,000             - 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
 
Total unfunded capital commitments 
 2019: GBP501,612 
 (2018: GBP163,991)                                 560,251       185,343 
                                               ------------  ------------ 
 
 

The Company had the following loan commitments at the period end:

 
                                                    As at         As at 
                                              30 Jun 2019   30 Jun 2018 
                                                  GBP'000       GBP'000 
Total revolving loan facility commitments: 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
Fund I                                              5,000         5,000 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
Fund II                                            20,000        20,000 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
Fund III                                           20,000        20,000 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
Time Out Group plc                                 20,000        20,000 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
Oakley NS (Bermuda) L.P.                           33,850         7,850 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
                                                   98,850        72,850 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
Total unfunded loan commitments: 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
Fund I                                              3,400         2,575 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
Fund II                                            20,000        20,000 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
Fund III                                            4,198        20,000 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
Time Out Group plc                                      -        20,000 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
Oakley NS (Bermuda) L.P.                            1,403         1,637 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
                                                   29,001        64,212 
                                             ------------  ------------ 
 

14. Related parties

Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiary have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. Related parties as disclosed below are not part of the consolidation, and for this reason are not eliminated.

One Director of the Company, Peter Dubens, is also a Director of the Investment Adviser and Oakley Advisory Limited, entities which may provide services to, and may receive compensation from, the Company. These are considered related parties to the Company given the indirect control this Director has over these entities. Peter is the sole shareholder of Oakley Capital Manager Limited (the "Administrative Agent") and is considered a related party to the Company given the direct control this Director has over this entity.

The agreements between the Company and these service providers were, and are based on normal commercial terms. Throughout the period ending 30 June 2019, no Director of the Company had a personal interest in any transaction of significance for the Company (2018: none).

Operational fees, advisory fees and performance fees paid to the Administrative Agent are disclosed in Note 9. The basis for calculating these fees remain unchanged from prior periods. The increase is a function of the change in net asset value of the underlying assets. Under the Operational Services Agreement, the Administrative Agent currently recharges costs incurred, either directly or indirectly by its contracted advisors, primarily the Investment Adviser, on behalf of the Company. For the period ending 30 June 2019, the Administrative Agent recharged such costs to the Company totalling GBP287,726 (2018: GBP367,793) which is included in other expenses (Note 9). The agreements between the Company and these service providers are based on normal commercial terms.

15. Events after balance sheet date

On 1 July 2019, the Company agreed to consolidate all of the outstanding balances, including accrued interest, of its loans to Fund I. The Company entered into a GBP8,110,071 loan facility agreement, repayable 30 June 2020.

On 18 July 2019, the Company announced its intention to apply for admission of its Ordinary shares to the Specialist Fund Segment ("SFS") of the London Stock Exchange's ("LSE") Main Market. The Ordinary shares were admitted to the SFS, to commence trading on the Main Market and simultaneously cease trading on AIM on 23 August 2019. The Company's ticker symbol continues to be "OCI".

On 18 July 2019, the Company amended and restated the Operational Services Agreement. A number of administrative updates have been made to that agreement together with certain other amendments. The fees payable remain the same under the new agreement save that, from 1 January 2020, the operational and advisory fee of 2% will be charged only on equity co-investments (as opposed to all co-investments). The new Operational Services Agreement took effect with the Company's admission to the SFS of the LSE Main Market.

On 9 August 2019, the Company paid a capital call of EUR32,578,000 (GBP29,672,042) to Fund III.

On 10 September 2019, the Board of Directors declared and approved payment of an interim dividend of 2.25 pence per ordinary share which will result in a dividend payment of GBP4,608,091 payable on 24 October 2019.

Several minor amendments to terms and amounts of co-invest loans were made subsequent to the period end in the normal course of business.

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