Statement re Semi-Annual Results to 31 July 2012

28 September 2012

HARBOURVEST GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31 JULY 2012

§  Six consecutive months of positive cash flows ($57 million cash flow positive)
§  HVPE repaid $44 million of debt during the period
§  July 2012 commitment to Conversus demonstrates HVPE's access to unique secondary deals
§  31% uplift on largest realisations
§  207 liquidity events (M&A and IPO) during the six-month period

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited ("HVPE" or the "Company"), a closed-end investment company listed on Euronext Amsterdam and the Specialist Fund Market of the London Stock Exchange, today announces its unaudited results for the six months ended 31 July 2012.

At 31 July 2012, HVPE's NAV was $943.3 million, or $11.41 per share, essentially unchanged over the six-month period from 31 January 2012 ($11.42).  A small net increase based on realisations through 31 July 2012 was offset by ongoing operating expenses and foreign currency losses, as concern around the euro grew.

HVPE experienced six consecutive months of positive cash flows, investing $36 million in HarbourVest funds and realising $93 million from HarbourVest funds, for net positive cash flows of $57 million during the period.  The Company repaid $44 million of outstanding debt, reducing borrowings on its $500 million credit facility to $107 million.

In early July 2012, HVPE (along with HarbourVest-managed funds) announced the purchase of the investment portfolio of Conversus Capital, L.P. (CCAP) for $1.4 billion (implied value of $22.11 per Conversus unit at 30 April 2012).  HVPE's direct commitment to the transaction is expected to be a maximum of $120 million, or approximately 9% of the total deal, depending on the final unit holder elections.  Conversus is a listed private equity fund and the largest publicly-traded portfolio of third-party private equity funds globally, with a broadly diversified portfolio of over 200 private equity fund interests.  The secondary purchase of Conversus follows the 2011 take-private of Absolute Private Equity Ltd.  The transaction is expected to hold an initial closing during the fourth calendar quarter of 2012, with subsequent closings extending into 2013.

Stuart Howard, COO of European Listed Products at HarbourVest, commented:

"After a strong start to 2012, NAV performance in the second quarter was affected by continuing concern about the euro, which affected public markets across the globe, leaving NAV relatively unchanged during the period.  The volume of liquidity within the mature portfolio is encouraging, and we continue to commit to new HarbourVest funds and participate in complex public market transactions including Absolute and Conversus. With a cash-generative portfolio, excellent access to deals, and a strong balance sheet, HVPE is well placed to deliver NAV growth and shareholder returns in the future."

Portfolio highlights at 31 July 2012 include:

Investment Activity

• $36 million invested in HarbourVest funds
• Significant commitment (up to $120 million) in Conversus, demonstrating HVPE's access to unique deals through HarbourVest's experience leading complex and innovative transactions
• New commitments to HarbourVest secondary and direct funds

Realisation Activity and Liquidity Events

• 207 liquidity events (M&A events and IPOs) within the portfolio during the six-month period, driven by venture-backed investments
• Weighted average uplift of 31% of carrying value for largest underlying company realisations
• $93 million in realisations, including proceeds from the May 2012 IPO of Facebook (FB) (largest underlying company at 31 January 2012).  HVPE managers sold approximately one third of Facebook holdings at IPO.

Highly Diversified and Mature Portfolio

• 20 vintage years dating back to 1993 (73% pre-2008)
• Strategy - 32% venture, 62% buyout, 6% other
• Geography - 68% U.S., 25% Europe, 7% rest of world
• Top 50 companies represent 19% of investment portfolio

Strong Balance Sheet

• HVPE continues to focus on maintaining adequate resources to finance future obligations
• $500 million credit facility committed through December 2014 ($107 million outstanding at 31 July 2012)
• $520 million investment pipeline
• $405 million liquid resources

The Company's Semi-Annual Report and Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements provide further detail on:
§  The results for the six-month period ended 31 July 2012
§  Portfolio performance
§  Investment and realisation activity and liquidity events
§  Balance sheet management, resources, and commitment ratios
§  Management of foreign currency exposure
§  Recent events and the Investment Manager's market outlook and overview

Please click here to access HVPE's Semi-Annual Report and Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements on HVPE's website. 

Enquiries:

HarbourVest
Stuart Howard	Tel: [phone]		[e-mail]
Laura Thaxter	Tel: [phone]		[e-mail]
Fishburn Hedges
Paul Farrow / Alastair Fairbrother / Ben Lyons	Tel: [phone]		[e-mail]

Notes to Editors:

About HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited:
HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited ("HVPE") is a Guernsey-incorporated closed-end investment company which has a dual listing on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam.  HVPE is registered as an investment institution with the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets.  HVPE is designed to offer shareholders long-term capital appreciation by investing in a private equity portfolio diversified by geography, by stage of investment, by vintage year, and by industry.  It invests in and alongside HarbourVest-managed funds which focus on primary partnership commitments, secondary investments, and direct investments in operating companies.  HVPE is advised by HarbourVest Advisers L.P., an affiliate of HarbourVest Partners, LLC. 

About HarbourVest Partners, LLC:
HarbourVest is an independent global private equity investment firm and an SEC registered investment advisor, providing vehicles for institutional investors to invest in
the venture capital and buyout markets in the U.S., Europe, and elsewhere through primary partnerships, secondary purchases, and direct investments. The HarbourVest
team began investing in 1982 and has committed more than $30 billion to investments over its 30-year history. Across its global investment platform, HarbourVest and its affiliates have more than 230 employees in Boston, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Bogotá.

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HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited is registered with the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets as a collective investment scheme which may offer participations in The Netherlands pursuant to article 2:66 of the Financial Markets Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht). 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, which is registered with the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and whose registered address is at Anson Place, Mill Court, La Charroterie, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1EJ.

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