Portfolio Update - 28 February 2017

RNS Number : 3307Z

NB Global Floating Rate Income Fund

14 March 2017

 

NB Global Floating Rate Income Fund

Portfolio Update

14 March 2017

The NB Global Floating Rate Income Fund Limited targets income generation whilst seeking to preserve investors' capital and give protection against rising interest rates.

The Fund's managers seek to generate this yield by investing in a global portfolio of below investment grade senior secured corporate loans with selective use of senior secured bonds, diversified by both borrower and industry. The Fund is managed by four experienced portfolio managers backed by what we believe to be one of the largest and most experienced credit teams in the industry.

Key statistics, as at 28^th February 2017:

NAV	GBP 97.64
	USD 98.72
Current Portfolio Yield*	4.41%
Number of Investments	314
Number of Issuers	245

The Portfolio, as at 28^th February 2017 (excluding cash):

·     was split 92.33% USD, 5.95% EUR, 1.72% GBP

·     had 4.76% allocated to bonds out of the maximum 20% allowable

·     was invested primarily in B (38.52%) and BBB/BB (54.31%) rated investments¹

To access the February 2017 Factsheet, please click here.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/3307Z_-2017-3-13.pdf

The Fund's website can be found at the following address: www.nbgfrif.com.

1.   Source: Standard & Poor's

*               The Fund's Current Portfolio Yield is a market-value weighted average of the current yields of the holdings in the portfolio, calculated as the coupon (base rate plus spread) divided by current price. The calculation does not take into account any fees, fund expenses or sales charges paid, which would reduce the results. The Current Yield for the Fund will fluctuate from month to month. The Current Yield should be regarded as an estimate of the Fund's rate of investment income, and it may not equal the realized distribution rate for each share class. You should consult the Fund's prospectus for additional information about the Fund's dividends and distributions policy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 

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For media and analyst enquiries please contact:

Neustria Partners

Nick Henderson/Rob Bailhache/Charles Gorman                  [phone]

Background Information

The Company is a registered closed-ended investment company incorporated in Guernsey. It is managed by Neuberger Berman Europe Limited, which has delegated certain of its responsibilities and functions to the sub-investment manager, Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, both of which are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Neuberger Berman Group LLC. The Company's investment objective is to provide its shareholders with regular dividends, at levels that are sustainable, whilst seeking to preserve investors' capital and give protection against rising rates. To pursue its investment objective, the Company invests mainly in floating rate senior secured loans issued in U.S. Dollars, Sterling, and Euros by primarily North American and European Union corporations, partnerships and other business issuers.

Founded in 1939, Neuberger Berman is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. The firm manages equities, fixed income, private equity and hedge fund portfolios for institutions and advisors worldwide. With offices in 19 countries, Neuberger Berman's team is approximately 2,000 professionals and the company was named by Pensions & Investments as a "Best Place to Work in Money Management" for three consecutive years. Tenured, stable and long-term in focus, the firm fosters an investment culture of fundamental research and independent thinking.

Non-Mainstream Pooled Investments

The Company confirms that it conducts its affairs, and intends to continue to conduct its affairs, so that the Company's shares will be excluded securities under these rules and will therefore be excluded from the FCA's restrictions which apply to non-mainstream investment products.

This document is intended only for the person to whom it has been delivered. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of NB Global Floating Rate Income Fund Limited ("NBGFRIF"). The securities described in this document may not be eligible for sale in some states or countries and it may not be suitable for all types of investors. Securities in the fund may not be offered or sold directly or indirectly into the United States or to U.S. Persons. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decision. The price of investments may fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested. The target yield should not be taken as an indication of the Fund's expected future performance or results. The target yield is a target only and there is no guarantee that it can or will be achieved and it should not be seen as an indication of the Fund's actual or expected return. Statements contained herein, including without limitation, statements regarding the credit markets, are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, opinions and/or beliefs of the managers. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. Such statements are necessarily speculative in nature, as they are based on certain assumptions. It can be expected that some or all of the assumptions underlying such statements will not reflect actual conditions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that any projections, forecast or estimates will be realized. This document is not intended to be an investment advertisement or sales instrument; it constitutes neither an offer nor an attempt to solicit offers for the securities described herein. This document was prepared using the financial information available to NBGFRIF as at the date of this document. This information is believed to be accurate but has not been audited by a third party. This document describes past performance, which may not be indicative of future results. NBGFRIF does not accept any liability for actions taken on the basis of the information provided in this document. Neuberger Berman is a registered trademark.

© 2017 Neuberger Berman.

 

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