Net Asset Value(s)

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HarbourVest Global Priv. Equity Ltd

27 April 2021

 

 

27 April 2021

HVPE ESTIMATED NAV PER SHARE UPDATE AT 31 MARCH 2021

· Estimated NAV per share of $35.38 (£25.67), up 9.1% over the month

o 14% of Investment Portfolio (public company holdings) valued at 31 March 2021

o 72% at 31 December 2020 marks

o Remaining 14% valued at 30 September 2020

· Strong result lifts HVPE's 10-year compound annual growth rate in NAV per share to 13.1%, equivalent to a multiple of 3.4x the March 2011 estimate

· Positive cash flow during the month with a net $4 million received

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited ("HVPE" or the "Company"), a closed-end investment company, today announces its estimated Net Asset Value ("NAV") at 31 March 2021.

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

Commitments

During March, HVPE made one commitment of $25.0 million to HarbourVest's most recent global direct co-investment fund. However, HVPE's Investment Pipeline (unfunded commitments) decreased on a net basis by $47.2 million during the month based on capital funded and foreign exchange rate movements. At 31 March 2021, HVPE's Investment Pipeline totalled $1.51 billion.

Investment

During March, HVPE invested $71.7 million into HarbourVest funds (compared to $17.8 million in February 2021). The largest individual investment during the month was made to a HarbourVest real assets vehicle.

Growth

At 31 March 2021, HVPE's estimated NAV per share was $35.38 (£25.67), compared to the 28 February 2021 estimate of $32.44 (£23.28). This represents an uplift of 9.1% in US dollar terms over the previous month.

It is important to note that the 31 March 2021 NAV per share is based predominantly on 31 December 2020 marks (see breakdown below). The increase in the March NAV per share over the previous month resulted mainly from year-end 2020 valuation gains.

The valuation breakdown of the HVPE portfolio as reported here is as follows: 14% actual 31 March 2021 (representing the public companies in the portfolio); 72% actual 31 December 2020; and 14% actual 30 September 2020. Consistent with previous estimated NAV reports, valuations are also adjusted for foreign exchange movements, cashflows, and any known material events to 31 March 2021.

At 31 March 2021, the 10-year compound annual growth rate in HVPE's NAV per share in dollar terms was 13.1%, equivalent to a multiple of 3.4x the 31 March 2011 estimate.

Realisation

HVPE received $75.7 million of distributions from HarbourVest funds during March 2021 (compared to $29.2 million in February 2021). The largest source of distributions came from a 2016 vintage global direct co-investment fund. During March, there were a total of 64 liquidity events across HVPE's underlying portfolio compared to February's 37 events, and a last 12-month average of 22.

Balance Sheet and Credit Facility

During March, in anticipation of some larger calls, HVPE drew down a further $30.0 million on its credit facility, taking it to $150.0 million drawn. Borrowing at the HarbourVest fund level amounted to $357.1 million, a decrease of $21.0 million from the previous month. HVPE's cash and cash equivalents ($142.3 million) and available credit ($450.0 million) totalled $592.3 million.

Additional detail about HVPE's NAV and investment diversification can be found on HVPE's website, in the Monthly Update for 31 March 2021 .

The HVPE team is here to discuss any questions you may have, so please do not hesitate to contact Richard Hickman or Charlotte Edgar using the contact details below.

Enquiries:

Shareholders
Richard Hickman	Tel: [phone]	[e-mail]
Charlotte Edgar	Tel: [phone]	[e-mail]
Media
HarbourVest Partners
Lily Cabianca	Tel: [phone]	[e-mail]
MHP Communications
Charlie Barker / Pete Lambie/ Tim Rowntree	Tel: [phone]	[e-mail]

Notes to Editors:

About HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited:

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

About HarbourVest Partners, LLC:

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets asset manager with over 35 years of experience and more than $71 billion in assets under management, as of December 31, 2020. The Firm's powerful global platform offers clients investment opportunities through primary fund investments, secondary investments, and direct co-investments in commingled funds or separately managed accounts. HarbourVest has more than 675 employees, including more than 150 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. This global team has committed more than $45 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $28 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $21 billion directly in operating companies. Partnering with HarbourVest, clients have access to customised solutions, longstanding relationships, actionable insights, and proven results.

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

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

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Epidemics, Pandemics and Other Health Risks - Many countries have experienced infectious illnesses in recent decades, including swine flu, avian influenza, SARS and 2019-nCoV (the "Coronavirus"). In December 2019, an initial outbreak of the Coronavirus was reported in Hubei, China. Since then, a large and growing number of cases have been confirmed around the world. The Coronavirus outbreak has resulted in numerous deaths and the imposition of both local and more widespread "work from home" and other quarantine measures, border closures and other travel restrictions causing social unrest and commercial disruption on a global scale. The World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. The ongoing spread of the Coronavirus has had and will continue to have a material adverse impact on local economies in the affected jurisdictions and also on the global economy as cross-border commercial activity and market sentiment are increasingly impacted by the outbreak and government and other measures seeking to contain its spread. In addition to these developments having potentially adverse consequences for underlying portfolio investments of the HarbourVest funds and the value of the investments therein, the operations of HVPE, the Investment Manager, and HVPE's portfolio of HarbourVest funds have been, and could continue to be, adversely impacted, including through quarantine measures and travel restrictions imposed on personnel or service providers based around the world, and any related health issues of such personnel or service providers. Any of the foregoing events could materially and adversely affect the Investment Manager's ability to source, manage and divest its investments and its ability to fulfil its investment objectives. Similar consequences could arise with respect to other comparable infectious diseases.  

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

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

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