Pantheon International PLC Monthly Performance Update (9353T)

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RNS Number : 9353T

Pantheon International PLC

26 March 2019

26 March 2019

Pantheon International Plc

Performance Update at 28 February 2019

Highlights

   2,536.4p                      NAV per share 
   -0.6%                           NAV per share growth for the month 
   GBP1.4bn                         Net asset value 
   GBP1.2m                          Net portfolio cash flow* 
   3.5x                             Financing cover** 
   +95%                          Total shareholder return (5Y)*** 

Month to 28 February 2019

PIP announced an unaudited net asset value ("NAV") per share at 28 February 2019 of 2,536.4p, a decrease of 14.7p (-0.6%) from the NAV per share as at 31 January 2019. Valuation gains* (19.2p, +0.8%) and investment income* (1.3p, +0.1%) were offset by foreign exchange movements* (-32.1p, -1.4%) and expenses and taxes**** (-3.1p, -0.1%).

PIP's valuation policy for private equity funds is based on the latest valuations reported by the managers of the funds in which PIP has holdings. In the case of PIP's valuation as at 28 February 2019, all reported valuations are dated 30 September 2018 or later. A detailed description of PIP's valuation policy can be found on pages 92 and 93 of the Annual Report.

At 28 February 2019, PIP's private equity assets stood at GBP1,365m, whilst net available cash balances^ were GBP96m. The Asset Linked Note^^ ("ALN") outstanding as at 28 February 2019 amounted to GBP89m. Undrawn commitments to investments stood at GBP464m as at 28 February 2019, calculated using exchange rates at that date. PIP's multi-currency revolving credit facilities comprise a US$163.0m facility and a EUR59.8m facility, which remained undrawn as at the month end.

PIP's portfolio generated net cash* of GBP1.2m during the month, with distributions of GBP8.6m relative to GBP7.4m of calls from existing commitments to private equity funds.

PIP made GBP34.7m new commitments during the month across three primaries (GBP30.2m) and two co-investments (GBP4.5m). This included: a GBP19.4m primary commitment to Altor Fund V, a European mid-market fund; a GBP9.4m primary commitment to ABRY IX, a North American mid-market fund; and, a GBP2.4m co-investment alongside LYFE Capital in Burning Rock, a biotechnology company in China.

*Figures are stated net of movements associated with the ALN share of the reference portfolio.

**Ratio of net available cash, portfolio value and undrawn loan facility to outstanding commitments.

***Based on the change in the ordinary share price over the period.

****Withholding taxes on investment distributions.

^Net available cash calculated as cash and net current assets / (liabilities) less undistributed net cashflows associated with the ALN.

^^Unlisted 10-year note issued on 31 October 2017 whose cost and repayments are linked to a reference portfolio consisting of the Company's older vintage funds.

Nine months to 28 February 2019

Performance

The unaudited NAV per share at 28 February 2019 of 2,536.4p is an increase of 121.6p (+5.0%) relative to the NAV per share at 31 May 2018. Valuation gains* (148.5p, +6.1%), investment income* (18.5p, +0.8%) and share buybacks (0.3p, +0.0%) were partially offset by foreign exchange movements* (-17.4p, -0.7%) and expenses and taxes**** (-28.3p, -1.2%).

Portfolio Net Cash Flow

PIP's portfolio generated net cash* of GBP97.5m during the nine months, with distributions of GBP180.0m relative to GBP82.5m of calls from existing commitments to private equity funds.

New Commitments

PIP made 46 new investments during the nine months to 28 February 2018, amounting to GBP249.1m in commitments. This included nine secondary investments (GBP82.0m), 13 primary investments (GBP99.8m) and 24 co-investments (GBP67.3m).

Performance as at 28 February 2019^^^

 
                       1 Year  3 Years  5 Years  10 Years  Since Inception 
                        (%)     (% pa)   (% pa)   (% pa)    (% pa) 
NAV per share          13.0%   13.2%    13.8%    8.5%      11.7% 
Ordinary share price   12.4%   20.7%    14.3%    27.7%     11.4% 
FTSE All-Share TR      1.7%    9.2%     5.0%     11.2%     7.7% 
MSCI World (GBP) 
 TR                    6.3%    15.7%    12.6%    14.7%     7.9% 
 

^^^PIP was launched on 18 September 1987. The performance figures for PIP assume reinvestment of dividends, capital repayments and cash flow from warrants.

Largest Holdings

Largest managers by value as at 28 February 2019

 
                          Region   % of portfolio 
1 Providence Equity 
 Partners                 USA      5.9% 
2 Growth Fund^^           Europe   3.8% 
3 Essex Woodlands         USA      3.1% 
4 Energy Minerals Group   USA      2.9% 
5 Ares Management         USA      2.7% 
 

Largest companies by value as at 28 February 2019^^^

 
                          Country   Sector        % of portfolio 
1 EUSA Pharma             UK        Healthcare    2.2% 
2 Abacus Data Systems     USA       IT            1.2% 
3 Energy Company^^        USA       Energy        1.2% 
4 Dermatology Company^^   USA       Healthcare    1.0% 
5 Standard Aero           USA       Industrials   1.0% 
 

^^Confidential

^^^Based on valuations as at 30 September 2018 adjusted for known calls and distributions to 30 November 2018, and accounts for over 95% of PIP's portfolio.

Foreign Exchange Exposure

At 28 February 2019, the value of the private equity investment assets stood at GBP1,365m. Of the private equity investment assets at PIP's holding level, 77% were represented by funds reporting values denominated in US dollars, 18% denominated in euros, 3% denominated in sterling and 2% denominated in other currencies. Of the 77% of investment assets denominated in US dollars, approximately 7% (expressed as a proportion of PIP's total portfolio) are invested in funds investing mainly in Europe and approximately 9% (expressed as a proportion of PIP's total portfolio) in funds investing mainly in Asia. In addition to the funds reporting values denominated in sterling, many of the euro-denominated funds have investments in the UK.

Monthly Report

The February monthly newsletter can be accessed on PIP's website at www.piplc.com in the Investor Relations section under the heading "Newsletters", or by following this link: http://www.piplc.com/investor-relations/newsletters.

Ends

LEI: 2138001B3CE5S5PEE928

For more information please visit PIP's website at www.piplc.com or contact:

Vicki Bradley

Pantheon

020 3356 1800

NOTES

PIP

PIP is a listed FTSE 250 private equity investment trust, overseen by an independent Board of Directors and managed by Pantheon, one of the leading investment managers globally. PIP offers a differentiated entry point to an investment company of scale with risk managed through selection and diversification, and to the excellent growth potential generated by some of the best private equity managers in the world.

Pantheon

Pantheon is a leading global private equity, infrastructure, real assets and debt fund investor that invests on behalf of over 510 investors. Founded in 1982, Pantheon has developed an established reputation in primary, co-investment and secondary private asset solutions across all stages and geographies. Pantheon has $42 billion in AUM^^ (as at 30 September 2018) and 277 employees, including 80 investment professionals, located across offices in London, San Francisco, New York, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bogotá and Tokyo.

^^This figure includes assets subject to discretionary or non-discretionary management, advice or those limited to a reporting function.

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