Final Results
Pantheon International Participations PLC (PIP)
Preliminary Announcement of Results for the year ended 30 June 2007
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
I am pleased to report a strong performance by PIP in the financial year to
30th June 2007, our 20th year. Net asset value per share increased by 15.4% to
919.2p while the ordinary share price did even better, increasing by 26.3% to
917.5p. These results compare to increases in the MSCI World index of 14.3% and
the FTSE All Share index of 18.4% respectively.
Our total assets rose by £169.3 million to £610.3 million during the year,
mainly as a result of an uplift in the value of investments and capital raising
at the end of the year of £100 million. This performance was achieved despite
adverse currency movements, in particular the US dollar which declined 8.8%
against sterling, resulting in a £25.1 million reduction in the sterling value
of the private equity portfolio.
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
A buoyant environment in the private equity market globally during our past
financial year ensured a healthy level of activity both in investment and
realisations. PIP invested £218.1 million in underlying private equity assets,
an increase of 66% over the previous year. Of this amount, £118.9 million was
paid to meet investment calls arising from PIP's primary portfolio and £99.2
million was applied to the secondary portfolio. The total amount of cash
distributed to PIP as a result of investment realisations during the year was £
146.7 million. Of this amount, £56.3 million came from the primary portfolio
with £90.4 million arising from the secondary portfolio.
PRIMARY COMMITMENTS
Consistent with such benign conditions, fundraising activity continued at the
high levels seen in the previous year. While fund sizes typically expanded,
particularly at the larger end of the market, access to many funds was
restricted. Pantheon's relationships with top-tier private equity fund managers
help to ensure that PIP gains access to top quality funds worldwide. PIP's
commitments to primary investments reached its highest level of £241.6 million
over the year to the end June 2007, an increase of 52% over the previous year,
encompassing twenty Europe-focused funds (£134.6 million), nineteen US-focused
funds (£82.0 million) and a commitment of £24.9 million to Pantheon's latest
Asian fund of funds. Through these commitments PIP will continue to gain
strategic access to buyout activity globally and to a lesser extent venture
activity and special situations. In line with PIP's growing asset base, the
Board increased the rate that PIP commits to primary funds from £450 million to
£600 million over a three-year period.
SECONDARY COMMITMENTS
PIP committed £145.0 million to twelve secondary transactions to purchase
existing interests in private equity funds, an increase of 80% over last year's
investment amount. Although a change in strategy continues to be the most
common reason for a sale, it is notable that four of these twelve transactions
arose through vendors actively rebalancing their private equity portfolios. The
developing private equity secondary market should give rise to continued growth
of more active portfolio management by institutional investors. A higher than
usual weighting towards venture assets in secondary purchases in the year
reflects Pantheon's view that good value could be purchased during this phase
of the cycle, relative to pricing seen for secondary purchases of buyout
assets.
MARKET REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
The profile of the private equity industry in the past year has increased as
many familiar public companies in many major markets have become the focus of
private equity groups. Availability of inexpensive debt finance helped fuel the
buyout market bringing ever larger target companies within the investment scope
of private equity. Many of the larger buyout groups continue to expand their
reach beyond their home markets to become global investors. With such a rapidly
growing profile comes increased scrutiny. Unions, politicians and the media
have raised questions over private equity accountability. The private equity
industry in the UK is proposing a voluntary code on disclosure to address
questions raised and there is a consultation process currently underway. Of
course greater accountability, through alignment of interests between
management and owner, is at the heart of the successful private equity process,
a fact that is recognised by its investors, so the industry remains confident
that it can answer its critics. Nevertheless the case must be explained well to
the increasing numbers who have a justifiable interest. Buyout fundraising
exceeded expectations and surpassed the record-setting pace established in the
previous year. Institutional investors worldwide increased their allocations to
private equity which helped support the high level of fundraising.
The recent correction in the debt markets is expected in the short term to slow
the pace of distributions from refinancings and slow the pace of investment
activity by managers at the larger end of the market. In addition, levels of
leverage in buyout transactions are likely to reduce. However, with continued
strength in the world economy the mid-market should remain active with recovery
in the larger end expected when liquidity returns to the debt markets. As
always, it is important for investors in private equity to ensure that they
select the managers that are able to continue to deliver superior performance
across the market cycle. Pantheon's strategy is to focus on managers that can
demonstrate clear value creation. Much of this value creation is centred around
greater efficiency and building scale in middle market businesses. The venture
markets continue to grow, with venture investment in the USA up 10% over the
previous year. With 29% of the portfolio in venture capital funds, PIP is well
placed to benefit from this growth in investment pending the development of a
yet more favourable exit environment.
It is 20 years since PIP was founded with capital of £12 million. PIP's
substantial growth over the years is largely attributable to Pantheon's leading
position in the market. The strategy that has successfully weathered the
various financial storms over the last 20 years makes us confident that
investing with many of the most talented private equity managers in the world,
in a diversified strategy, is a sound basis for good performance in the future.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
PIP issued £100 million in value of ordinary shares during the year in order to
increase the financing available to implement its investment strategy and in
particular, to participate in secondary investments as they arise in the coming
months. During the year PIP entered into new five year `standby' agreements
with three institutional investors under which the investors have committed to
subscribe, if called upon by PIP to do so, a total of £70 million for new
redeemable shares. This brings the total aggregate amount which institutional
investors have committed, if required, to subscribe for new redeemable shares
under standby agreements to £120 million. In line with recent growth, the
Company's borrowing facilities were increased to £150 million. Consequently the
Directors believe that PIP has sufficient financing to meet commitments and to
continue its investment programme.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND PRESENTATION
The Annual General Meeting of the Company will take place at 12 noon on 28th
November 2007 at Pantheon's office. Pantheon will give a presentation on the
progress of PIP's portfolio. Both the Directors and Pantheon look forward to
meeting shareholders informally after the meeting.
TOM BARTLAM
Chairman
28 September 2007
INCOME STATEMENT (unaudited)
For the year ended 30 June
2007 2006
Revenue Capital Total* Revenue Capital Total
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Gains on investments ** - 77,537 77,537 - 79,356 79,356
Currency (losses) / - (625) (625) - 263 263
gains on cash and
borrowings
Income
Dividends and interest 7,179 - 7,179 7,521 - 7,521
Investment management (7,189) (1,607) (8,796) (5,410) - (5,410)
fee
Other expenses (1,152) (617) (1,769) (804) (141) (945)
Return on ordinary (1,162) 74,688 73,526 1,307 79,478 80,785
activities before
financing costs and tax
Interest payable and (1,487) - (1,487) (852) - (852)
similar charges
Return on ordinary (2,649) 74,688 72,039 455 79,478 79,933
activities before tax
Tax on ordinary - (1,297) (1,297) - (385) (385)
activities
Return on ordinary (2,649) 73,391 70,742 455 79,093 79,548
activities after tax
Return per ordinary and (4.76)p 131.89p 127.13p 0.80p 138.74p 139.54p
redeemable share
All revenue and capital items in the above statement relate to continuing
operations.
No operations were acquired or discontinued during the year.
* The total column of this statement represents the Company's profit and loss
statement prepared in accordance with UK Accounting Standards. The
supplementary revenue return and capital columns are both prepared under
guidance published by the Association of Investment Companies.
** Includes currency movements on investments.
RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENT IN EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS (unaudited)
Share Capital Share Special Capital Capital Revenue Total
capital redemption premium reserve reserve- reserve- reserve
reserve realised unrealised
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Movement for
the year
ended 30
June 2007
Opening 18,024 26 91,971 99,897 151,664 94,233 (14,832) 440,983
equity
shareholders
funds
Return for - - - - 35,879 37,512 (2,649) 70,742
the year
Issue of 7,404 - 92,599 - - - - 100,003
Ordinary
shares
Expenses - - (1,431) - - - - (1,431)
relating to
issue of
Ordinary
shares
Additional - - - (36) - - - (36)
costs of
redemption
of
Redeemable
shares
Closing 25,428 26 183,139 99,861 187,543 131,745 (17,481) 610,261
Equity
shareholders
funds
Movement for
the year
ended 30
June 2006
Opening 18,050 - 91,959 119,962 111,125 55,679 (15,287) 381,488
equity
shareholders
funds
Return for - - - - 40,539 38,554 455 79,548
the year
Buy back of (26) 26 - (20,065) - - - (20,065)
redeemable
shares
Over accrual - - 12 - - - - 12
on costs of
issue of
redeemable
shares
Closing 18,024 26 91,971 99,897 151,664 94,233 (14,832) 440,983
Equity
shareholders
funds
BALANCE SHEET (unaudited)
As at 30 As at 30
June 2007 June 2006
£'000 £'000
Fixed assets
Investments* 595,994 434,087
Current assets
Debtors 2,018 1,882
Cash at bank 17,010 6,636
19,028 8,518
Creditors - amounts falling due within one 4,761 1,622
year
Net current assets 14,267 6,896
Total assets less current liabilities 610,261 440,983
Capital and reserves
Called-up share capital 25,428 18,024
Capital redemption reserve 26 26
Share premium account 183,139 91,971
Special reserve 99,861 99,897
Capital reserve 319,288 245,897
Revenue reserve (17,481) (14,832)
Total equity shareholders' funds 610,261 440,983
* Includes fixed interest investments held for cash management purposes
As at 30 As at
June 2007 30 June 2006
Number of Ordinary 67p 37,521,013 26,471,013
shares in issue
Number of Redeemable 1p 28,871,255 28,871,255
shares in issue
Net asset value per share 919.2p 796.8p
CASHFLOW STATEMENT (unaudited)
Year ended Year ended
30 June 2007 30 June 2006
£'000 £'000
Cash flow from operating activities
Investment income received 7,107 7,701
Deposit and other interest received 12 -
Investment management fees paid (6,372) (5,791)
Secretarial fees paid (109) (133)
Other cash payments (2,169) (616)
Net cash (outflow) / inflow from (1,531) 1,161
operating activities
Returns on investments and servicing
of finance
Revolving credit facility and (571) (10)
overdraft interest paid
Loan commitment and arrangement fees (1,071) (386)
paid
Redeemable share and PLN commitment (477) (500)
fees paid
Net cash outflow from returns on (2,119) (896)
investment and servicing of finance
Taxation
Withholding tax suffered on limited (1,230) (438)
partnership distributions
Net cash outflow from taxation (1,230) (438)
Capital expenditure and financial
investment
Purchases of investments (224,262) (135,888)
Purchases of government securities (251,677) (417,027)
Disposals of investments 149,337 154,271
Disposals of government securities 243,503 412,702
Realised currency gains (152) 9
Net cash (outflow) / inflow from (83,251) 14,067
capital expenditure and financial
investment
Net cash (outflow) / inflow before (88,131) 13,894
financing
Financing
Proceeds from issue of Ordinary shares 100,003 -
Costs of Ordinary shares issue (968) 12
Payments to buy back Redeemable shares - (20,000)
Costs of buy back of Redeemable shares (36) (65)
Drawdown of loan 10,211 -
Repayment of loan (10,211) -
Realised currency gains on repayment 75 -
of revolving credit facility
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from 99,074 (20,053)
financing
Increase / (decrease) in cash 10,943 (6,159)
Reconciliation of return on ordinary
activities before tax and financing
costs to net cash flow from operating
activities
Return on ordinary activities before 72,039 80,785
financing costs and tax
Gains on investments (77,537) (79,356)
Currency losses / (gains) on cash and 625 (263)
borrowings
Increase in accrued income 1,487 180
Increase / (decrease) in other 2,127 (212)
creditors
(Increase) / decrease in other debtors (272) 27
Net cash (outflow) / inflow from (1,531) 1,161
financing
These accounts have been prepared using the most recently published accounting
standards and policies.
All investments held by the Company are classified as 'fair value through
profit or loss'. For investments actively traded in organised financial
markets, fair value is generally determined by reference to Stock Exchange
quoted market bid prices at the close of business on the balance sheet date.
For investments that are not actively traded on organised financial markets,
fair value is determined using reliable valuation techniques as described in
detail in the Company's last Annual Report.
The Directors do not recommend a dividend for the year ended 30 June 2007
(2006: Nil).
The above financial information does not constitute statutory accounts as
defined in Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The comparative financial
information for the year ended 30 June 2006 is taken from the full accounts,
which have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and contained an
unqualified audit report and did not include a reference to any matters to
which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying the
report and did not contain statements under S.237(2) or (3) of the Companies
Act 1985. Statutory financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2007 have
not yet been approved, audited or filed and will be delivered to the Registrar
of Companies following the Annual General Meeting.
For further information please contact:
Rhoddy Swire, Director of Pantheon International Participations PLC - 020 7484
6200
Alastair Bruce, Pantheon Ventures Limited - 020 7484 6200
Andrew Lebus, Pantheon Ventures Limited - 020 7484 6200
Email: contactus@pipplc.com
Signed on behalf of the Board
Tom H. Bartlam
Chairman