Half Yearly Report

RNS Number : 9465P
NB Distressed Debt Invest. Fd. Ltd
26 August 2014
 



26 August 2014

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

RELEASED BY BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES S.C.A., GUERNSEY BRANCH

HALF YEAR RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NB DISTRESSED DEBT INVESTMENT FUND LIMITED ANNOUNCE HALF YEAR RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

 

A copy of the Company's Interim Report and Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements will be available via the following link:   WWW.NBDDIF.COM

 

Company overview

 

The investment objective of NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Limited and its subsidiaries (together the ''Company'') is to provide investors with attractive risk-adjusted returns through long-biased, opportunistic stressed, distressed and special situation credit-related investments while seeking to limit downside risk by, amongst other things, focusing on senior and senior secured debt with both collateral and structural protection. The Company consists of three different share classes, with different capital return profiles and in some instances different geographical remits.

 

The Ordinary Share Class ("NBDD") and the Extended Life Share Class ("NBDX") have been returning capital and capital profits respectively. On 12 February 2014, investors in these share classes received their maiden capital return, made by way of a compulsory partial redemption. The capital return totalled $28 million in respect of the NBDD share class and $21 million in respect of the NBDX share class.

 

On 3 March 2014, the Company announced that it had raised gross proceeds of approximately £111 million through the creation of a New Global Share Class ("NBDG"). 110,785,785 New Global Shares were admitted to trading on the Specialist Fund Market and the Official List of the Channel Islands Securities Exchange on 4 March 2014 under ISIN GG00BH7JH183.

 

NBDG has the remit to invest in the global distressed market with a focus on Europe and North America where the Manager has seen a growing pipeline of opportunities. The creation of NBDG has not impacted the structure or strategy of the existing Ordinary Share Class and Extended Life Share Class.

 

In May 2014, the Company conducted a further capital return in respect of the NBDD share class and returned a total (before expenses) of $15 million to shareholders.

 

During the period, the portfolio was managed by the Distressed Debt team at Neuberger Berman Europe Limited, which sits within one of the largest and most experienced credit teams in the industry. On 17 July 2014 Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC took over responsibility for managing the portfolio, please see note 11 - Subsequent Events, for further details.

 

Company

 

NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Limited (the "Company")

·      Guernsey incorporated, closed-ended investment company

·      Trading on the Specialist Fund Market of the London Stock Exchange and listed on the Channel Islands Securities Exchange

·      335,188,578 Extended Life Shares outstanding

·      89,160,296 Ordinary Shares outstanding

·      110,785,785 New Global Shares outstanding

Investment Manager

 

 

Sub-Investment Manager

 

Neuberger Berman Europe Limited (the "Investment Manager")

Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC (the "Sub-Investment Manager")

·      A large team of 140 fixed income investment professionals

·      Portfolio Managers have an average of 23 years of industry experience

·      Total fixed income assets of over $103 billion

·      Over $40 billion in high yield bonds and loans

·      Non-investment grade research team of over 20 analysts

 

 

(USD in millions, except per share data)

At 30 June
2014

 

Ordinary Share Class

At 30 June 2014

 

Extended Life
Share Class

At 30 June

2014

 

 New Global Share Class

At 30 June

2014

 

 

Aggregated






Net Asset Value

$111.8

$429.1

$182.3

$723.2

Net Asset Value per share

$1.2538

$1.2801

$1.6459


Investments

$107.8

$417.1

$211.0

$735.9

- Distressed Portfolio

$103.3

$402.1

$93.1

$598.5

- Temporary Investments

$4.5

$15.0

$117.9

$137.4

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$10.0

$28.9

$21.6

$60.5

 

 

(US$ in millions, except per share data)

At 31 December 2013

 

Ordinary Share Class

At 31 December 2013

 

Extended Life Share Class

At 31 December 2013

 

Aggregated





Net Asset Value

$151.3

$430.2

$581.5

Net Asset Value per share

$1.2189

$1.2218

-

Investments

$143.2

$410.3

$553.5

- Distressed Portfolio

$116.2

$380.3

$496.5

- Temporary Investments

$27.0

$30.0

$57.0

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$7.2

$24.1

$31.3

 

Chairman's Statement

 

Dear Shareholder,

 

I have the pleasure to present the Interim Report of NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Limited and its subsidiaries (together "the Company") for the six months ended 30 June 2014.

 

Portfolio and Company Performance

 

The Company has three classes of shares, each of which offers exposure to opportunities in credit-related investments. As of the close of the six-month reporting period, the investment base for the Company's Ordinary Shares ("NBDD") was well diversified across 15 industries in 42 companies, with no single investment representing more than 8% of the Company's total assets. The investment base for the Company's Extended Life Shares ("NBDX") was well diversified across 16 industries in 54 companies, with no single investment representing more than 6% of the Company's total assets. The investment base for the Company's Global Shares ("NBDG") was diversified across 8 industries in 19 companies, with no single investment representing more than 5.5% of the Company's total assets.

 

As at 30 June 2014 the market value of the Company's investments was $736 million.

 

The Company exited three investments during the period. These exits generated $2.3 million of total income for NBDD and $5.9 million of total income for NBDX. There were no exits for NBDG during the period. The total number of exits for the Company since inception is 23, of which 22 have been at a profit and 1 at a modest loss. 

 

During the first half of 2014, the Net Asset Value ("NAV") total return for NBDD increased by 2.87%, from $1.2189 to $1.2538 per share. NBDX's NAV per share increased by 4.78%, from $1.2218 to $1.2801 per share. NBDG's NAV per share decreased by 1.79%, from £0.9800 to £0.9625 per share.

 

Outlook

 

Since the period end, we have announced a new distribution for NBDD and NBDX, please see Note 11 - subsequent events, for further details.

 

Looking ahead to the remainder of 2014, your Board continues to be satisfied with the Company's performance and the strategy that is being applied by the Investment Manager. The Investment Manager will continue to update you on the Company's progress by way of the quarterly fact sheets and Investment Manager updates.

 

Finally, we would like to close by thanking you for your commitment and look forward to reporting to you on the Company's progress later on this year.

 

 

 

 

 

___________________________

Robin Monro-Davies

Chairman

22 August 2014

Investment Manager's Report

Market Update

 

We continue to experience an improving environment for distressed debt in our sectors of interest. We believe the pipeline of opportunities in real estate, transportation and energy debt is particularly compelling, both in the U.S. and Europe. European Union (EU) banks, in particular, increased their disposal of European and U.S. loans and assets to €64 billion in 2013, versus €46 billion in 2012, €36 billion in 2011 and €11 billion in 2010. Debt sales for 2014 are estimated to be over €80 billion. However, over €1 trillion of non-performing loans remain on EU bank's balance sheets.1 The European Central Bank (ECB) is scheduled to assume supervisory authority for all euro-area lenders later in 2014. We believe that an ECB-sponsored harmonization of an NPL (Nonperforming Loan) definition across countries may facilitate further recognition and disposal of distressed loans. In the U.S., we continue to see a healthy pipeline of distressed assets in real estate, energy and other asset-intensive sectors.

 

Ordinary Share Class Portfolio ("NBDD")

 

Summary

 

We were gratified to see the positive NAV movement achieved in the first half of 2014 for NBDD. On 10 June 2013, the Investment Period of NBDD expired. The assets of NBDDIF attributable to NBDD were placed into run-off following such expiration. The net proceeds from the realization of such assets will be distributed to the NBDD Shareholders in such times and in such amounts as determined by the Board of Directors. The Company expects to make a third distribution to shareholders in the third quarter of 2014. We continue to see significant upside potential in the existing portfolio, which we expect to realise as we restructure and exit investments.

 

Portfolio Update

 

As at 30 June 2014, 98.0% of NBDD's NAV was invested in distressed assets (92.4%) and restricted cash (5.6%). Year-to-date NAV increased 2.9% in the first half of 2014, to $1.2538 from $1.2189 per share. During the first half of 2014, NBDD's NAV was reduced by an accrual for performance fees of $0.0378 per share, or approximately 3.0% of NBDD's NAV. As of 30 June 2014, the total accrual for performance fees, including amounts previously accrued through 31 December 2013, was $0.0540 per share. Performance comparison versus other distressed debt managers is indicated by the HFRI Distressed/Restructuring Index, which returned 5.5% in the first half of 2014.

 

Exits

 

During the first quarter, there were no new exits, although NBDD did receive distributions from multiple investments that were in the process of being wound down. During the second quarter, we saw our 21st, 22nd and 23rd exits since inception.

 

Distributions

 

The Investment Manager has recommended to the Board of Directors a $7,000,000 distribution ($0.0785/share) to the Ordinary share class investors in the third quarter of 2014.  To date $43 million has been distributed to shareholders and the above amount would bring the total amount distributed to $50 million since the inception of the realization phase for this share class.  A separate announcement will be made in connection with this capital return.

 

Extended Life Share Class Portfolio ("NBDX")

 

Summary

 

We were gratified to see the positive NAV movement achieved in the first half of 2014 for NBDX. In the second quarter, we exited three positions, which contributed to the increase in NBDX's NAV. We continue to see significant upside potential in the existing portfolio, which we expect to realise as we restructure and exit investments. We believe the pipeline of distressed debt opportunities remains robust in our sectors of interest.

 

Portfolio Update

 

As at 30 June 2014, 97.5% of NBDX's NAV was either invested in distressed assets (93.7% of NAV), restricted cash (3.8%) or allocated to fund the scheduled capital profits return to shareholders (1.0% of NAV). Cash available for new investments and working capital ended the quarter at 1.5% of NAV. NBDX's NAV per share increased 4.8% in the first half of 2014, to $1.2801 from $1.2218 per share. Performance comparison versus other distressed debt managers is indicated by the HFRI Distressed/Restructuring Index2 which returned 5.5% in in the first half of 2014. In the first quarter of 2014, NBDX's NAV per share increased 3.1%. The first quarter NAV increase was primarily generated by mark-to-market gains on positions that reached key restructuring milestones or made progress post-reorganization. In the second quarter of 2014, NBDX's NAV per share increased 1.6% primarily due to mark-to-market gains on positions that reached key restructuring milestones and the reversal of an accrual for performance fees.

 

Exits

 

During the first quarter, there were no new exits, although NBDX did receive distributions from multiple investments that were in the process of being wound down. We also added incrementally to existing names and initiated positions in the shipping, lodging & casinos and surface transportation industries. We continued to actively bid on additional distressed loans although we were more constrained by cash levels than earlier in the life of NBDX.

 

During the second quarter, we added incrementally to existing names and initiated new positions in the shipping and surface transportation industries. During the quarter we saw our 21st, 22nd and 23rd exits since inception.

 

Distributions

 

In July 2014, the Board of the Company resolved to return $4 million (equivalent to approximately $0.01250 per share) to holders of NBDX shares by way of a compulsory partial redemption of NBDX shares. The current return comprises the total capital profit from investment exits from the NBDX portfolio in the period from 1 January 2014 through 30 June 2014. To date $21 million has been distributed to shareholders and the above amount would bring the total amount distributed to $25 million for this share class. 

 

New Global Share Class Portfolio ("NBDG")

 

Summary

 

We remain pleased with the distressed market environment and the capital deployment to date for NBDG. We see significant upside potential in the existing portfolio, which we expect to realise as we restructure and exit investments. We believe the pipeline of distressed debt opportunities remains robust in our sectors of interest.

 

Portfolio Update

 

As at 30 June 2014 over 51% of NBDG's NAV has been invested in distressed assets. NBDG had investments in 19 names and in 8 different industries. The largest sector concentrations were in lodging & casinos, shipping, power generation and surface transportation. Since quarter end we have added exposure to European real estate and U.S. power generation and metals companies.

 

We believe that the level of deployment achieved since the launch of the Fund on 4 March 2014 is indicative of the healthy opportunity set in distressed debt in our sectors of interest. During the first quarter, NBDG's NAV per share decreased 0.5% to £0.9755 from £0.9800 per share. The first quarter NAV decrease was primarily generated by mark-to-market decreases on positions which had been recently acquired. NBDDIF positions are valued on the bid side immediately after acquisition, which was a key factor in the mark-to-market decrease in the quarter. During the second quarter, NBDG's NAV per share decreased 1.3%, to £0.9625 from £0.9755 per share. The primary drivers of the NAV decrease were secondary market price declines of acquired assets. NBDDIF positions are valued on the bid side immediately after acquisition, which was a factor in the mark-to-market decrease in the quarter.

 

Exits

 

There were no exits for NBDG during the first half of 2014.

 

 

 

1 Source: Data from PWC Market Update Report dated March 2014.

 

2 The HFRI Distressed/Restructuring Index reflects distressed restructuring strategies which employ an investment process focused on corporate fixed income instruments, primarily on corporate credit instruments of companies trading at significant discounts to their value at issuance or obliged (par value) at maturity as a result of either formal bankruptcy proceeding or financial market perception of near term proceedings (provided by Hedge Fund Research, Inc.).

 

 

Directors Biographies

 

Robin Monro-Davies (Chairman)

 

Robin Monro-Davies served as a regular officer in the Royal Navy from 1958-1968, operating as a carrier pilot mainly in the Far East. He subsequently obtained a Master of Science degree from the Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston ("MIT"). On leaving MIT, Mr Monro-Davies spent a year as an investment analyst on Wall Street and then joined Fox-Pitt Kelton ("FPK"). FPK became one of the U.K.'s leading independent brokerage and research houses and Mr Monro-Davies was appointed joint Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") in 1976. In 1978, Mr Monro-Davies was appointed CEO of IBCA, FPK's newly established independent bank credit rating business, in addition to his role as FPK's CEO. He continued as CEO of IBCA following his retirement from FPK in 1992, developing the business to become Fitch, the world's third largest rating agency. Mr Monro-Davies retired as CEO of Fitch at the end of 2001. Since then he has acted in various Non-executive roles and currently is Chairman of Assured Guaranty Limited in Bermuda and HSBC Bank Middle East. He is also on the board of two listed investment trusts. Mr Monro-Davies was educated at St. Paul's School, London, and the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth.

 

John Hallam (Chairman of the Audit Committee)

 

John Hallam is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and qualified as an accountant in 1971. Previously, Mr Hallam was a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers and retired in 1999 after 27 years with the firm in Guernsey and in other countries. Mr Hallam is currently chairman of Dexion Absolute Ltd and Partners Group Global Opportunities Ltd. He is also a director of BH Global Limited alongside Mr Morgan and a number of other financial services companies, some of which are listed on the London Stock Exchange ("LSE"). Mr Hallam served for many years as a member and latterly chairman of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission ("GFSC"), from which he retired in 2006.  Mr Hallam is a director of NB Private Equity Partners Limited, which is a publicly listed investment company to which a member of the Neuberger Berman Group ("NB Group") provides investment and accounting services, alongside Mr Morgan and Mr Sherwell.

 

Talmai Morgan

 

Talmai Morgan qualified as a barrister in the United Kingdom in 1976. He moved to Guernsey in 1988 where he worked for Barings as general counsel and then for the Bank of Bermuda as managing director of Bermuda Trust (Guernsey) Limited. From January 1999 to June 2004, Mr Morgan was director of Fiduciary Services and Enforcement at the GFSC where he was responsible for the design and subsequent implementation of Guernsey's law relating to the regulation of fiduciaries, administration businesses and company directors. Mr Morgan was also involved in working groups of the Financial Action Task Force and the Offshore Group of Banking Supervisors. From July 2004 to May 2005, Mr Morgan served as chief executive of Guernsey Finance, which is the official body for the promotion of the Guernsey finance industry. His other directorships include BH Global Limited alongside Mr Hallam. Mr Morgan is also currently the chairman or non-executive director of a number of investment companies including companies listed on the LSE. He holds an M.A. in economics and law from the University of Cambridge.  Mr Morgan is a director of NB Private Equity Partners Limited, which is a publicly listed investment company to which a member of the NB Group provides investment and accounting services, alongside Mr Hallam and Mr Sherwell.

 

Christopher Sherwell 

 

Christopher Sherwell is a non-executive director of a number of investment-related companies. Mr Sherwell was managing director of Schroders (C.I.) Limited from April 2000 to January 2004. He remained a non-executive director of Schroders (C.I.) Limited until he stepped down at the end of December 2008. Before joining Schroders in 1993, he worked as Far East regional strategist with Smith New Court Securities in London and then in Hong Kong. Mr Sherwell was previously a journalist, working for the Financial Times. Mr Sherwell received a B.Sc. (Gen) from the University of London in 1968, an M.A. from the University of Oxford in 1971 and a M.Phil. from the University of Oxford in 1973.  Mr Sherwell is a director of NB Private Equity Partners Limited, which is a publicly listed investment company to which a member of the NB Group provides investment and accounting services, alongside Mr Hallam and Mr Morgan.

Michael J. Holmberg

Michael J. Holmberg, Managing Director, joined NB Group in 2009. Michael is the co-head of distressed portfolio management. Prior to joining NB Group, Michael founded Newberry Capital Management LLC in 2006 and prior to that Michael founded and managed Ritchie Capital Management's Special Credit Opportunities Group. He was also a managing director at Strategic Value Partners and Moore Strategic Value Partners. He began investing in distressed and credit oriented strategies as a portfolio manager at Continental Bank/Bank of America, where he established the bank's global proprietary capital account. Michael received an AB in economics from Kenyon College and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Patrick H. Flynn

Patrick H. Flynn, Managing Director, joined NB Group in 2006. Patrick is the co-head of distressed portfolio management. He came to NB Group with more than 15 years of experience, including positions with Putnam Investments, UBS and JP Morgan Chase. Patrick served as director of research at DDJ Capital Management, LLC. He holds an AB from Columbia University and a MBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago. Patrick has been awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Directors' Responsibilities Statement

 

The principal risks and uncertainties of the Company remain unchanged from what was disclosed in the 2013 annual report. The Board's view is that these risks remain appropriate for the remainder of 2014.

 

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

 

·    the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and return of the undertakings included in the consolidation as a whole as required by DTR 4.2.4R; and

 

·    the Chairman's Statement the Investment Manager's Report, and the notes to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements meet the requirements of an interim management report, and include a fair view of the information required by:

 

1.   DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the set of financial statements; and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year; and

2.   DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, being related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year and that have materially affected the financial position or performance of the Company during that period; and any changes in the related party transactions described in the last annual report that could do so.

 

 

Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors on 22 August 2014.

 

 

 

 

By order of the Board

 

 

 

 

 

John Hallam                                                                   Talmai Morgan

Director                                                                          Director

22 August 2014                                                              22 August 2014

 

Independent Review Report to NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Limited

 

Introduction

 

We have been engaged by NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Limited (the "Company") to review the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements (the "financial statements") of the Company together with its subsidiaries (together the "Group") included in the interim report for the six months ended 30 June 2014 which comprises the unaudited consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, unaudited condensed consolidated schedule of investments, unaudited consolidated statement of operations, unaudited consolidated statement of changes in net assets, unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows and the related explanatory notes. We have read the other information contained in the interim report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the financial statements.

 

This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 20 June 2014 to assist the Company in meeting the requirements of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules ("the DTR") of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority ("the UK FCA"). Our review has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company those matters we are required to state to it in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have reached.

 

Directors' responsibilities

 

The interim report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the interim report in accordance with the DTR of the UK FCA.

 

The financial statements included in this interim report have been prepared in conformity with U.S generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Our responsibility

 

Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the financial statements included in the interim report based on our review.

 

Scope of review

 

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the UK. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

 

 

Conclusion

 

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the financial statements included in the interim report for the six month period ended 30 June 2014 do not give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2014 and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the six month period then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the DTR of the UK FCA.

 

 

 

Dermot A. Dempsey

For and on behalf of KPMG Channel Islands Limited
Chartered Accountants
20 New Street

St. Peter Port

Guernsey

 

22 August 2014

 

(a)The maintenance and integrity of the NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Limited website is the responsibility of the directors; the work carried out by the auditors does not involve consideration of these matters and, accordingly, the auditors accept no responsibility for any changes that may have occurred to the financial statements or review report since they were initially presented on the website.

 

(b)Legislation in Guernsey governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. 

 
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

As at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013

(Expressed in United States Dollars)

Assets


 

30 June 2014 (Unaudited)



31 December 2013

(Audited)

Investments, at fair value

$

735,908,019


$

553,543,404

(2014: cost of $672,749,952; 2013: cost of $507,887,695)






Forward currency contracts


-



224,257

Cash and cash equivalents


60,508,375



31,307,207


$

796,416,394


$

585,074,868

Other assets:






Interest receivables


1,629,355



1,221,658

Receivables for investments sold


1,689,996



15,781,861

Other receivables and prepayments


    871,216



1,615,551







Total assets

$

800,606,961


$

603,693,938






Liabilities






Payables for investments purchased

$

67,128,645


$

17,456,481

Credit default swap


105,478



33,864

Forward currency contracts


617,677



-

Accrued expenses and other liabilities


733,923



506,147

Payables to Investment Manager and affiliates


5,613,830



2,176,922

Deferred tax liability


3,197,678



1,998,684

Total liabilities

$

77,397,231


$

22,172,098







Net Assets

$

723,209,730


$

581,521,840







Net asset value per Extended Life Share

$

1.2801


$

1.2218

Net assets attributable to Extended Life Shares 

$

429,080,473


$

430,177,579







Net asset value per Ordinary Share

$

1.2538


$

1.2189

Net assets attributable to Ordinary  Shares

$

111,788,854


$

151,344,261







Net asset value per New Global Share

£

0.9625


£

-

Net assets attributable to New Global Shares

£

106,635,494


£

-

Net asset value per New Global Share (USD equivalent)

$

1.6459


$

-

Net assets attributable to New Global Shares (USD equivalent)

$

182,340,403


$

-

 

The unaudited consolidated interim financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on 22 August 2014, and signed on its behalf by:

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Hallam                                                                   Talmai Morgan

Director                                                                          Director

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 

As at 30 June 2014

(Expressed in United States Dollars)

 

30 June 2014


Cost

Fair Value

 

Ordinary

Shares

% (i)

 

Extended Life Shares 

% (i)

New Global  Shares 

% (i)

 

Total Fund

% (i)







 

 

Distressed Portfolio






 

 

Bank Debt Investments

$

 238,873,851

 241,237,635

30.43

35.19

 

30.85

33.36

Private Equity


 114,151,471

 145,414,480

19.47

22.95

13.81

20.11

Limited Partnership Units


30,854,852

49,221,270

12.31

8.27

-

6.81

Public Note


26,301,576

22,267,019

2.26

3.12

3.49

3.08

Private Equity: Real Estate Development


25,550,052

31,874,052

7.97

5.35

-

4.41

Private Note


21,464,317

22,270,392

1.48

4.81

-

3.08

Fixed Rate Bonds


17,617,158

20,590,270

2.35

3.24

2.22

2.85

Trade Claim (ii)


 14,181,173

 14,094,776

3.22

2.16

0.67

1.95

Private Placement Bonds


10,182,702

8,734,734

2.18

1.47

-

1.21

Ownership in Senior Living Facility


9,814,920

11,160,285

2.79

1.87

-

1.54

Commercial Mortgage


6,232,217

 5,975,883

1.49

1.00

-

0.83

Public Equity


21,992,797

 25,619,851

6.40

4.30

-

3.54











537,217,086

598,460,647

92.35

93.73

51.04

82.77

Temporary Investments






 

 

U.S. Government and agency obligations


19,499,102

19,499,523

4.03

3.50

 

-

2.70

UK Treasury Bills


116,033,764

117,947,849

-

-

64.69

16.31











135,532,866

137,447,372

4.03

3.50

64.69

19.01









Total Investments

 

$

672,749,952

735,908,019

96.38

97.23

115.73

101.78









Extended Life Shares


370,875,875

417,122,979

-

97.23

-

-

Ordinary Shares


90,536,875

107,742,202

96.38

-

-

-

New Global Shares


211,337,202

211,042,838

-

-

115.73

-



672,749,952

735,908,019

96.38

97.23

115.73

101.78







 

 

Credit Default Swap






 

 







 

 

Extended Life Shares


(75,088)

(75,812)

-

(0.02)

-

-

Ordinary Shares


(29,357)

(29,666)

(0.03)

-

-

-

New Global Shares


-

-

-

-

-

-



(104,445)

(105,478)

(0.03)

(0.02)

-

(0.01)







 

 

Forward Currency Contracts






 

 







 

 

Extended Life Shares


-

(413,819)

-

(0.10)

-

-

Ordinary Shares


-

(203,858)

(0.18)

-

-

-

New Global Shares


-

-

-

-

-

-



-

(617,677)

(0.18)

(0.10)

-

(0.09)

 

(i) This represents the percentage of Fair Value attributed to total Fund Net Asset Value, Ordinary Share Net Asset Value, Extended Life Share Net Asset Value and New Global Share Net Asset Value.

 

(ii) The trade claim was structured through a fully funded total return swap with a major US financial institution.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements

 

 

(Audited)

 

31 December 2013


Cost

Fair Value

 

Ordinary

Shares

% (i)

 

Extended Life Shares 

% (i)

 

Total Fund

% (i)







 

Distressed Portfolio






 

Bank Debt Investments

$

177,299,881

170,260,017

26.54

30.23

29.28

Private Equity


78,649,532

102,245,157

13.44

19.03

17.58

Limited Partnership Units


31,701,905

51,996,494

9.60

8.71

8.94

Private Equity: Real Estate Development


39,073,097

45,067,302

8.32

7.55

7.75

Fixed Rate Bonds


19,461,567

23,428,780

3.57

4.19

4.03

Public Equity


21,029,175

22,481,550

4.15

3.77

3.87

Private Note


21,464,317

21,089,387

1.03

4.54

3.63

Public Note


16,455,344

16,132,324

2.00

3.05

2.77

Ownership in Senior Living Facility


9,693,512

12,203,418

2.26

2.04

2.10

Commercial Mortgage


13,183,956

13,183,956

2.44

2.21

2.27

Trade Claim (ii)


13,066,759

10,601,910

1.96

1.78

1.82

Private Placement Bonds


9,815,969

7,855,963

1.45

1.32

1.35

















450,895,014

496,546,258

76.76

88.42

85.39

Temporary Investments






 

U.S. Government and agency obligations


56,992,681

56,997,146

17.84

6.97

9.80







 


 

$

507,887,695

553,543,404

94.60

95.39

95.19







 

Extended Life Shares


377,486,203

410,378,281

-

95.39

-

Ordinary Shares


130,401,492

143,165,123

94.60

-

-



507,887,695

553,543,404

94.60

95.39

95.19







 

Credit Default Swap


(93,354)

(33,864)

-

-

-







 

Extended Life Shares


(67,264)

(24,400)

-

-

-

Ordinary Shares


(26,090)

(9,464)

-

-

-



(93,354)

(33,864)

-

-

-







 

Forward Currency Contracts



224,257

0.01

0.03

0.04







 

Extended Life Shares


-

161,029

-

0.03

-

Ordinary Shares


-

63,228

0.01

-

-



-

224,257

0.01

0.03

0.04






 

 

 

(i) This represents the percentage of Fair Value attributed to total Net Asset Value, Ordinary Share Net Asset Value and Extended Life Share Net Asset Value.

 

 

(ii) The trade claim was structured through a fully funded total return swap with a major US financial institution.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements

 

 

Investments with the following issuers comprised of greater than 5% of Net Asset Value:

30 June 2014

 

 

 

 

Country

 

 

 

 

Industry

 

 

 

 

Nominal

Cost

Fair Value

 

 

Ordinary

Shares

% (ii)

 

Extended Life Shares

% (ii)

 

New Global Shares

% (ii)

 

 

Total Fund

% (ii)





$

$





Distressed Portfolio




















Newhall Holding Company LLC

United States

Building and Development

8,720,143

16,961,756

37,060,607

7.47

5.74

 

2.23

5.12











Temporary Investments




















UK Treasury Bill 0% 14-01/09/2014

United Kingdom

 

Government

24,000,000

40,462,290

41,008,626

-

-

22.49

5.67

UK Treasury Bill 0% 14-07/07/2014

United Kingdom

 

Government

 

25,000,000

 

41,999,224

 

42,745,533

 

-

 

-

 

23.44

 

5.91

UK Treasury Bill 0% 14-14/07/2014

United Kingdom

 

Government

 

20,000,000

 

33,572,251

 

34,193,690

 

-

 

-

 

18.75

 

4.73















 132,995,521

155,008,456

7.47

5.74

 66.91

21.43

 

(Audited)

 

31 December 2013

 

 

 

 

Country

 

 

 

 

Industry

 

 

 

 

Nominal

Cost

Fair Value

 

 

Ordinary

Shares

% (i)

 

Extended Life Shares

% (i)

 

 

Total Fund

% (i)





$

$




Temporary Investments


















US Treasury Bill 0% 13-13/03/2014

United States

 

Government

35,000,000

34,996,185

34,997,277

9.91

4.65

6.02










US Treasury Bill 0% 13-23/01/2014

United States

 

Government

 

15,000,000

 

14,998,692

 

14,999,913

 

6.61

 

1.16

 

2.58










US Treasury Bill 0% 13-09/01/2014

United States

 

Government

5,000,000

4,998,240

4,999,985

-

1.16

0.86










US Treasury Bill 0% 13-06/02/2014

United States

 

Government

 

2,000,000

 

1,999,564

 

1,999,971

 

1.32

 

-

 

0.34























56,992,681

56,997,146

17.84

6.97

9.80

 

(i) This represents the percentage of Fair Value attributed to total Net Asset Value, Ordinary Share Net Asset Value and Extended Life Share Net Asset Value.

 

(ii) This represents the percentage of Fair Value attributed to total Net Asset Value, Ordinary Share Net Asset Value, Extended Life Share Net Asset Value and New Global Share Class Net Asset Value.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements

 



 

Cost

30 June 2014

Fair Value 30 June 2014

 

 

Ordinary

Shares

% (i)

 

Extended Life Shares 

% (i)

New

Global

Shares 

% (i)

 

 

Total Fund

% (i)









Geographic diversity  of Portfolio















Distressed Portfolio








Australia

$

20,806,435

19,539,567

4.88

3.28

-

2.70

Bermuda


2,235,811

2,150,822

-

0.19

0.74

0.30

Brazil


13,066,759

12,864,776

3.22

2.16

-

1.78

Cayman Islands


4,484,177

6,701,206

1.68

1.13

-

0.93

China


5,292,103

5,303,609

-

-

2.91

0.73

Denmark


15,336,265

14,647,499

-

1.90

3.57

2.03

Germany


35,700,705

47,429,002

11.86

7.96

-

6.56

Greece


3,798,360

3,459,966

0.87

0.58

-

0.48

India


366,231

328,251

0.08

0.06

-

0.05

Japan


486,440

-

-

-

-

-

Luxembourg


2,553,851

10,895,901

2.72

1.83

-

1.51

Marshall Islands


14,270,267

14,628,499

-

2.02

3.26

2.02

Norway


3,672,254

3,811,200

0.95

0.64

-

0.53

Republic of Korea


1,114,414

1,230,000

-

-

0.67

0.17

Spain


31,030,166

29,601,385

-

2.67

9.95

4.09

United Kingdom


11,286,046

12,154,467

0.51

1.32

3.25

1.68

United States (U.S.A.)


371,716,802

413,714,497

65.58

67.99

26.69

57.21









Temporary Investments







United Kingdom


116,033,764

117,947,849

-

-

64.69

16.31

United States (U.S.A.)


19,499,102

19,499,523

4.03

3.50

-

2.70










 

$

672,749,952

735,908,019

96.38

97.23

 

115.73

 

101.78

















 

(i) This represents the percentage of Fair Value attributed to total Net Asset Value, Ordinary Share Net Asset Value, Extended Life Share Net Asset Value and New Global Share Class Net Asset Value.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements

 

 

 (Audited)


 

Cost

31 December 2013

Fair Value

31 December 2013

 

 

Ordinary

Shares

% (i)

 

Extended Life Shares

% (i)

 

 

Total Fund

% (i)








Geographic diversity  of Portfolio













Distressed Portfolio







Australia

$

21,191,867

19,580,235

3.62

3.29

3.37

Belgium


628,357

21,124

-

-

-

Brazil


13,066,759

10,601,910

1.96

1.78

1.82

Cayman Islands


3,744,639

6,888,420

1.27

1.15

1.18

Germany


35,757,322

48,492,957

8.95

8.12

8.34

Great Britain        


1,143,270

1,683,601

0.31

0.28

0.29

Greece


3,195,850

3,513,450

0.65

0.59

0.60

India


362,110

369,355

0.07

0.06

0.06

Japan


486,440

-

-

-

-

Luxembourg


2,553,851

10,280,562

1.90

1.72

1.77

Marshall Islands


8,321,150

8,321,150

-

1.93

1.43

Netherlands


-

-

-

-

-

Switzerland


-

-

-

-

-

United States (U.S.A.)


360,443,399

386,793,494

58.03

69.50

66.53








Temporary Investments






United States (U.S.A.)


56,992,681

56,997,146

17.84

6.97

9.80









 

$

507,887,695

553,543,404

94.60

95.39

 

95.19








 

 

(i) This represents the percentage of Fair Value attributed to total Net Asset Value, Ordinary Share Net Asset Value and Extended Life Share Net Asset Value.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements

 

 

(Expressed in United States Dollars)



Cost

30 June 2014

Fair Value

30 June 2014

Ordinary

Shares

% (i)

Extended Life Shares

% (i)

New Global Shares

% (i)

 

 

 

Total Fund

% (i)

 









Industry diversity of Portfolio








 

Distressed Portfolio








Air Transport

$

5,182,164

5,161,000

1.29

0.87

-

0.71

Building and Development


27,462,755

47,146,493

9.99

7.44

2.23

6.52

Chemicals and Plastics


1,674,750

1,702,554

-

-

0.93

0.24

Commercial Mortgage


29,339,717

29,050,883

1.49

6.38

-

4.02

Containers and Packaging


3,697,120

12,940,890

3.24

2.17

-

1.79

Cosmetics and Toiletries


6,406,517

6,553,609

-

-

3.58

0.90

Financial Intermediary


60,242,966

78,436,971

14.29

14.56

-

10.85

Forest Products


10,182,702

8,734,734

2.18

1.47

-

1.21

Healthcare


14,189,829

18,528,735

4.63

3.11

-

2.56

Industrial


19,977,006

16,259,999

2.26

2.12

2.55

2.25

Leisure


20,085,115

21,100,528

5.28

3.54

-

2.92

Lodging and Casinos


70,903,708

74,546,116

5.52

10.16

13.59

10.31

Non Ferrous Metals/Minerals


7,640,231

7,464,225

-

0.75

2.33

1.03

Real Estate Development


25,550,052

31,874,052

7.97

5.35

-

4.41

Real Estate Trust


21,029,175

24,646,440

6.16

4.14

-

3.41

Shipping


52,910,807

53,197,023

2.79

8.45

7.58

7.36

Surface Transport


43,522,843

42,436,913

3.22

5.41

8.57

5.87

Utilities


117,219,629

118,699,482

22.04

17.81

9.68

16.41








 

Temporary Investments








UK Treasury Bills


116,033,764

117,947,849

-

-

64.69

16.31

US Government and Agency


19,499,104

19,499,523

4.03

3.50

-

2.70


$

 

672,749,952

735,908,019

96.38

97.23

115.73

101.78

















 

(i)             This represents the percentage of Fair Value attributed to total Net Asset Value, Ordinary Share Net Asset Value, Extended Life Share Net Asset Value and New Global Share Class Net Asset Value.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements

 

(Expressed in United States Dollars)

(Audited)

 

 


Cost

31 December 2013

Fair Value

31 December  2013

Ordinary

Shares

% (i)

Extended Life Shares

% (i)

 

 

 

Total Fund

% (i)

 

 








 

Industry diversity of Portfolio







 

 

Distressed Portfolio







 

Air Transport

$

4,994,413

5,359,500

0.99

0.90

 

0.92

 

Broadcasting


6,834,331

7,405,133

1.37

1.24

 

1.27

 

Building and Development


23,223,511

35,224,733

6.08

6.05

 

6.06

 

Commercial Mortgage


36,919,814

36,280,081

2.44

7.58

 

6.24

 

Containers and Packaging


3,697,121

11,964,162

2.21

2.00

2.06

 

Financial Intermediary


61,090,020

80,179,697

11.02

14.76

13.79

 

Forest Products


10,140,441

8,159,689

1.51

1.37

1.40

 

Healthcare


14,147,401

19,067,682

3.52

3.19

3.28

 

Industrial


11,805,524

11,708,840

1.99

2.02

2.01

 

Leisure


18,932,072

20,570,313

3.80

3.44

3.54

 

Lodging and Casinos


31,869,045

34,277,028

3.80

6.63

5.89

 

Non Ferrous Metals/Minerals


2,701,650

2,506,350

-

0.58

0.43

 

Real Estate Development


39,073,097

45,067,302

8.32

7.55

7.75

 

Real Estate Trust


21,029,175

22,481,550

4.15

3.77

3.87

 

Shipping


24,819,139

25,461,189

1.98

5.22

4.38

 

Surface Transport


13,066,759

10,601,910

1.96

1.78

1.82

 

Utilities


126,551,501

120,231,099

21.62

20.34

20.68

 








 

Temporary Investments







US Government and Agency


56,992,681

56,997,146

17.84

6.97

9.80

 


$

507,887,695

553,543,404

94.60

95.39

95.19

 

 

(i)             This represents the percentage of Fair Value attributed to total Net Asset Value, Ordinary Share Net Asset Value and Extended Life Share Net Asset Value.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Operations

 

30 June 2014 and 30 June 2013

(Expressed in United States Dollars)

 




30 June 2014


30 June 2013







Income






Interest income


$

6,947,383

$

7,500,337

Dividend income net of withholding tax: (2014; $62,449    2013; $36,615)


$

102,047

$

85,436







Expenses





Investment management fee

$

4,380,161

$

4,141,480

Performance fee

$

3,373,219

$

-

Professional and other expenses


$

1,306,877

$

1,814,413

Administration fees


$

351,813

$

250,137

Loan administration and custody fees


$

227,430

$

182,400

Directors' fees and expenses


$

190,057

$

99,452


$

9,829,557

$

6,487,882







Net investment (loss)/income


$

(2,780,127)

$

1,097,891






Realised and unrealised gains from investments and foreign exchange





Net realised gain on investments, credit default swap and forward currency transactions


$

11,531,835

$

4,934,146

Net change in unrealised gain on investments, credit default swap and forward currency transactions

$

17,187,063

$

41,261,670

Income taxes from net realised/unrealised gains on investments

$

(1,418,974)

$

(99,251)













Realised and unrealised gains from investments and foreign exchange


$

27,299,924

$

46,096,565






Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

$

24,519,797

$

47,194,456

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements

 

 

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

30 June 2014

 (Expressed in United States Dollars)

 

 

 



30 June 2014

Ordinary Shares

30 June 2014

Extended

Life Shares

30 June 2014

New Global Shares

 

30 June 2014

Aggregated

Net assets at the beginning of the period

 

$

 

151,344,261

 

430,177,579

-

581,521,840







Net investment (loss) /income


(3,411,443)

371,628

259,688

(2,780,127)

Net realised gain / (loss) on investments,  credit default swap and forward currency transactions


 

 3,078,839

 

 7,667,843

 

 785,153

 

 11,531,835

 

Net change in unrealised gain / (loss) on investments,  credit default swap and forward currency transactions


 

 4,148,970

 

 12,745,294

 

 292,799

 

 17,187,063

Income taxes from net realised/unrealised gains from investments


 

(389,812)

 

(1,005,010)

 

(24,152)

 

(1,418,974)

Net proceeds from issuance of shares


 

-

 

-

 

181,026,915

 

 

181,026,915

 

 

Distribution


 

(42,981,961)

 

(20,876,861)

 

-

 

(63,858,822)







Net assets at the end of the period

 

$

111,788,854

429,080,473

182,340,403

723,209,730







The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements

 

 

 

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

30 June 2013

 (Expressed in United States Dollars)

 

 



30 June 2013 Ordinary Shares

30 June 2013 Extended
Life Shares

 

30 June 2013

Aggregated

Net assets at beginning of period

 

$

 

478,265,391

 

-

478,265,391






Net increase in assets before Share Class split on 12 April 2013





Net investment income


1,311,662

-

1,311,662

 

Net realised gain on investments,  credit default swap and forward currency transactions


 

 

 

2,934,434

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,934,434

 

Net change in unrealised gain on investments, credit default swap and forward currency transactions


 

 

 

21,827,953

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

21,827,953






Transfer of Net Assets from Ordinary to Extended Life Share Class


 

 

(363,391,416)

 

 

363,391,416

 

 

-






Net increase in assets after Share Class split on 12 April 2013





Net investment income/(loss)


 

20,298

(333,320)

 

(313,022)

Net realised gain on investments,  credit default swap and forward currency transactions


 

 

561,229

1,438,483

 

1,999,712

Net change in unrealised gain on investments,  credit default swap and forward currency transactions


 

 

5,433,793

 

 

13,999,924

 

 

19,433,717






Net assets at the end of the period

 

$

 

146,963,344

378,496,503

525,459,847






 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements

 

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

30 June 2014 and 30 June 2013

(Expressed in United States Dollars)

 




30 June 2014


30 June 2013







Cash flows from operating activities:





Net increase in assets resulting from operations

$

24,519,797


47,194,456






Adjustment to reconcile net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash flow (used  in)/provided by operations:





Net realised gain on investments


(11,531,835)


(4,934,146)

Net change in unrealised gain on investments

and forward foreign currency transactions


(17,187,063)


(41,261,670)

Accretion of discount on loans and bonds



(1,592,585)


(1,772,331)

Changes in interest receivables



(407,697)


(1,184,247)

Changes in receivables for investments sold



14,091,865


(7,626,197)

Changes in other receivables and prepayments



 744,335


(811)

Changes in payables for investments purchased


49,672,164


(30,802,505)

Changes in payables, accrued expenses and other liabilities


3,664,684


829,642

Change in deferred tax liability


1,198,994


-

Credit default swap


104,449


218,176

Cash (paid)/received on settled forward foreign currency contracts


 412,518


19,088

Purchase of investments


(612,938,613)


(146,232,395)

Sale of investments



 460,694,903


157,974,091






Net cash used in by operating activities


$

 (88,554,084)

$

(27,578,849)







Cash flows from financing activities:






Proceeds from issuance of shares


 181,026,915


-

Distributions paid


(63,858,822)


-







Net cash provided by financing activities

$

 117,168,093

$

-







Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

$

 

 28,614,009

$

(27,578,849)






Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period


31,307,207


55,096,277

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents


587,159


-






Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

$

60,508,375

$

27,517,428






 

Supplemental non-cash flow operating activities

 

During the period $(2,160,145) (30 June 2013: $Nil) is excluded from purchases of and proceeds from sales of investments related to the value of non-cash investment transactions, including reorganisations and exchanges. Tax paid during the period was $220,424 (30 June 2013; $99,521).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements

 

Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

Note 1 - Description of Business

 

NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Limited (the "Company" or the "Fund") is a closed-ended investment company registered and incorporated in Guernsey under the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended), on 20 April 2010, with registration number 51774. The Company's shares were admitted to the Specialist Fund Market of the London Stock Exchange (the "SFM") and to listing and trading on the Channel Islands Securities Exchange ("CISE") on 10 June 2010.

 

The Board is responsible for managing the business affairs of the Company but has delegated certain functions to the Investment Manager under the Investment Management Agreement dated 5 May 2010, subsequently amended and restated on 17 June 2010, 6 March 2013, 28 January 2014 and further amended and restated on 17 July 2014.

 

During the period, the Investment Manager of the Company was Neuberger Berman Europe Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group ("NB Group"). Under the Sub-Investment Management Agreement dated 9 June 2010, during the period, the Investment Manager had delegated certain of its responsibilities and functions to the Sub-Investment Manager, Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC,  also an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of NB Group (together the "Investment Managers"). The Investment Management Agreement was amended and restated on 17 July 2014 and Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC was appointed the Investment Manager, please see Note 11 - Subsequent Events, for further details.

 

During the period, the Investment Managers were responsible for the discretionary management of the assets held in the Company Portfolio and will conduct the day-to-day management of the Company's assets (including un-invested cash). The Investment Managers are not required to and generally will not submit individual investment decisions for approval by the Board.

 

The Company's investment objective is to provide investors with attractive risk-adjusted returns through long-biased, opportunistic stressed, distressed and special situation credit-related investments while seeking to limit downside risk.

 

The Company's share capital is denominated in U.S Dollars for Ordinary Shares (Ordinary Share and Extended Life Share) and Pound Sterling for New Global Shares.

 

New Global Share Class

 

On 3 March 2014, the Company raised gross proceeds of approximately £111 million ($185 million) through the issue of 110,785,785 New Global Shares. The net proceeds were approximately £108 million ($181 million). On 4 March 2014, 109,519,377 New Global Shares were admitted to trading on the SFM and the official list of the CISE. Following the admission, the Company had 101,252,892 Ordinary Shares; 335,188,578 Extended Life Shares; and 110,785,785 New Global Shares in issue.

 

The New Global Share Class is similar to the existing share classes save for a broader geographic focus. Key features of the New Global Shares are set out below:

 

·       The New Global Shares are subject to an investment period commencing on the date of Admission and ending on 31 March 2017 following which the New Global Share Portfolio will be placed into runoff.

·       Following the end of the Investment Period all capital and profits from realisations will be returned to shareholders.

·       The New Global Share Class has a greater focus on Europe where the Investment Manager is seeing a number of attractive opportunities. The New Global Share Class has a minimum exposure of 80 per cent. to Europe, North America and Australia.

·       Cash fully deployed in 6 to 9 months with no fees charged on cash until the proceeds of the Issue are 85 per cent. invested.

·       The New Global Share Class is subject of a share buyback program in order to seek to restrict any discount to less than 5 per cent. in normal market conditions, subject to available cash resources.

·       The New Global Share Class is denominated in Sterling.

 

The creation of a New Global Share Class has not impacted the structure or strategy of the existing Ordinary Share Class and Extended Life Share Class.

 

Issue costs for the New Global Share Class were GBP 2,215,716 which were netted against share capital.

 

Distribution Policy

 

Income

 

The Company will pay out in each year, in respect of each share class of, all net income received on investments of the Company attributable to such share class, as appropriate. It is not anticipated that income on the portfolio will be material and therefore any dividends may be on an ad-hoc basis. It is a requirement of an exception to the United Kingdom offshore fund rules that all income from the Company's portfolio (after deduction of reasonable expenses) is to be paid to investors. This dividend policy should ensure that this requirement will be met. The exact amount of such dividend in respect of any class of Shares will be variable depending on the amounts of income received by the Company attributable to such share class and will only be made available in accordance with applicable law at the relevant time, including the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 ("Companies Law") (and, in particular, will be subject to the Company passing the solvency test contained in the Companies Law at the relevant time). The amount of dividends paid in respect of one class of Shares may be different from that of another class.

 

Capital

 

Following the expiry of any investment period the capital proceeds attributable to the corresponding share class (as determined by the Directors in accordance with the Articles), will, at such times and in such amounts as the Directors shall in their absolute discretion determine, be distributed to Shareholders of that class pro rata to their respective holdings of the relevant Shares. The amount and timing of any such return of capital will be solely within the discretion of the Directors to determine. 

 

Any capital return will only be made by the Company in accordance with the articles of incorporation of the Company and applicable law at the relevant time, including the Companies Law (and, in particular, will be subject to the Company passing the solvency test contained in the Companies Law at the relevant time).

 

Although the Directors intend to return capital to shareholders in such manner so that shareholders who are ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom, or who carry on business in the United Kingdom through a branch, agency or permanent establishment with which their investment in the Company is connected, may be liable to United Kingdom tax on chargeable gains on such distributions, they may, at their sole discretion, return capital to shareholders by way of a dividend in circumstances where, in the opinion of the Directors, it would be reasonably practicable to do so.

 

Distributions

 

On 29 January 2014 (the "Redemption Date"), the Company made its maiden distributions for the Ordinary Share Class ("NBDD") and the Extended Life Share Class ("NBDX"). The Company returned a total (before expenses) of $48,883,631 to shareholders:

 

·      $27,998,770 in relation to the NBDD share class (equivalent to approximately $0.2255 per NBDD share). 22,907,579 Ordinary Shares were redeemed and cancelled; and

 

·      $20,884,861 in relation to the NBDX share class (equivalent to approximately $0.0593 per NBDX share). 16,900,236 Extended Life Shares were redeemed and cancelled.

 

On the Redemption Date the existing ISIN number GG00B64GWK95 for the NBDD shares and the existing ISIN number GG00B9CBV553 for the NBDX shares were disabled in CREST and expired. 

 

The new ISIN number for the NBDD shares is GG00BJ05NQ40 and the new ISIN number for the NBDX shares is GG00BJ05NR56 in respect of the remaining shares which have not been redeemed. The new ISIN numbers were enabled and available for transactions from and including 30 January 2014.

 

On 2 May 2014 the Company returned a total (before expenses) of $14,999,191 to shareholders by way of a distribution for NBDD and the payment of this redemption money was made on 16 May 2014. 12,092,596 Ordinary Shares were redeemed and cancelled.

 

 

Note 2 - Summary of significant accounting policies

 

Basis of Preparation

 

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements ("the financial statements") give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and return and are prepared in conformity with US generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP").  The functional and reporting currency is the United States Dollar ("USD").

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The financial statements include the results of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, London Adams LLC, London Dearborn LLC, London Granite Ridge LLC, London Jackson LLC, London Madison LLC, London Mayslake LLC, London Randolph LLC, London Wabash LLC, London Washington LLC, London Tides LLC, London Randolph Holdco LLC, London Washington Holdco LLC, London Jackson Holdco LLC, London Tides Holdco LLC, London Wacker LLC, London Granite Ridge (Global) LLC and London Madison (Global) LLC.  Each of these wholly owned subsidiaries, incorporated in Delaware, operate in the United States. 

 

On 27 June 2014, wholly owned subsidiaries London Lux Masterco 1 SARL, London Lux Debtco 1 SARL and London Lux Propco 1 SARL were incorporated.

 

During the period ended 30 June 2014, no subsidiaries were cancelled.

 

All inter-company balances have been eliminated fully on consolidation.

 

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires that the Directors make estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses.  Such estimates and associated assumptions are generally based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, and form the basis of making the judgements about attributing values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may vary from such accounting estimates in amounts that may have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

 

Valuation of Investments accounting policy and Note 7 'Fair Valuation of Financial Instruments' discloses further detail on the use of estimates.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Interest earned on debt instruments is accounted for, net of applicable withholding taxes and it is recognised as income over the terms of the loans and bonds.  Discounts received or premiums paid in connection with the acquisition of loans and bonds are amortised into interest income using the effective interest method over the contractual life of the related loan and bond.

 

Payment-in-kind (PIK) interest is computed at the contractual rate specified in the loan agreement for any portion of the interest which may be added to the principal balance of a loan rather than paid in cash by the obligator on the scheduled interest payment date. PIK interest is periodically added to the principal balance of the loan and recorded as interest income. The Manager places a receivable on non-accrual status when the collection of principal or interest is deemed doubtful.  Dividend income is recognised on the ex-dividend date. Realised gains and losses are determined using the average cost method.

 

For the period ended 30 June 2014, $1,592,585 (30 June 2013: $1,772,331) was recorded to reflect accretion of discount on loans and bonds during the period.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company's cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits and highly liquid investments with original maturities of less than 90 days that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near maturity that they represent insignificant risk of changes in value.

 

At 30 June 2014, the Company held cash balances in various currencies to the value of $60,508,375 (31 December 2013: $31,307,207). These balances consisted of Sterling: $18,600,564 (31 December 2013: $15,201), Euro: $4,008,726 (31 December 2013: $2,978,790), U.S. Dollar: $37,378,601 (31 December 2013: $28,148,055), and Australian Dollar: $520,484 (31 December 2013: $165,161).

 

Valuation of Investments

 

The Company carries investments on its books at fair value in accordance with US GAAP, with changes in fair value recognised within the Consolidated Statement of Operations in each reporting period.  Quoted investments are valued according to their bid price as at the close of the relevant reporting date. Investments in private securities are priced at the bid price using a pricing service for private loans. If a price cannot be ascertained from the above sources, the Company will seek bid prices from third party broker/dealer quotes for the investments.

 

In cases where no third party price is available, or where the Investment Manager determines that the provided price is not an accurate representation of the fair value of the investment, the Sub-Investment Manager determines the valuation based on the Sub-Investment Manager's fair valuation policy.

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the "exit price") in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

 

Consistent with the above criterion, the following criteria are considered when applicable:

·      Valuation of other securities by the same issuer for which market quotations are available;

·      Reasons for absence of market quotations;

·      The soundness of the security, its interest yield, the date of maturity, the credit standing of the issue and the current general interest rates;

·      Recent sales prices and/or bid and ask quotations for the security;

·      Value of similar securities of issuers in the same or similar industries for which market quotations are available;

·      Economic outlook of the industry;

·      Issuer's position in the industry;

·      The financial statements of the issuer; and

·      The nature and duration of any restriction on disposition of the security.

As part of the Company's investment strategy, the Company enters into over-the-counter ("OTC") derivative contracts which include forward currency contracts and credit default swaps.

 

Forward currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward exchange rate of the underlying currencies on the reporting date and unrealised gains or losses are recorded daily. Forward contracts are generally categorised in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Credit default swaps are entered into on the OTC market. The fair value for a credit default swap contract is derived using a pricing model that is widely accepted by marketplace participants.

The pricing model takes into account multiple inputs including specific contract terms, interest rate yield curves, interest rates, credit curves, recovery rates, and current credit spreads obtained from swap counterparties and other market participants. Many inputs into the model do not require material subjectivity as they are observable in the marketplace or set per the contract. Other than the contract terms, valuation is heavily determined by the difference between the contract spread and the current market spread. The contract spread (or rate) is generally fixed and the market spread is determined by the credit risk of the underlying debt or reference entity. If the underlying debt is liquid and the OTC market for the current spread is active, credit default swaps are categorised in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. If the underlying debt is illiquid and the OTC market for the current spread is not active, credit default swaps are categorised in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Realised Gains and Losses on Investments

 

All investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis.  Upon sale or maturity, the difference between the consideration received and the cost of the investment is recognised as a realised gain or loss.  The cost is determined based on the average cost method.

 

All transactions relating to the reorganisation of current investments are recorded at the date of such reorganisation.  The difference between the fair value of the new consideration received and the cost of the original investment is recognised as a gain or loss.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses are recognised on an accruals basis. Operating expenses include amounts directly or indirectly incurred by the Company as part of its operations.

 

Following the creation of the Extended Life Share Class and the New Global Share Class, each Share Class will bear their respective pro rata share based on their respective NAVs of the ongoing costs and expenses of the Company. Each Share Class will also bear all costs and expenses of the Company determined by the Directors to be attributable solely to it.

 

Performance Fee

 

Performance fee amounts (see note 4) are computed and accrued daily in accordance with the terms of the agreements.

 

Currency Translation

 

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency other than U.S. Dollars are translated into U.S. Dollar equivalents using spot rates as at the period end date.  On initial recognition, a foreign currency sales and purchases transaction is recorded and translated at the spot exchange rate at the

transaction date and for all other transactions the average rate is applied.  Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the historic exchange rate.

 

The Company does not separate the changes relating to currency exchange rates from those relating to changes in fair value of the investments.  These fluctuations are included in the net realised gain and net change in unrealised gain/(loss) on investments, credit default swap and forward currency transactions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

Payables on Investments Purchased

 

At 30 June 2014, the amount payable on investments purchased represents amounts due for investments purchased that have been contracted for but not settled on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities date.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company is not subject to income taxes in Guernsey; however it may be subject to taxes imposed by other countries on income it derives from investments. Such taxes are reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. During the period ended 30 June 2014, the Company recorded current income tax expense of $220,424 (30 June 2013: $99,251). Deferred taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences of future years' differences between the tax basis of assets and their financial reporting basis. The amount of deferred tax expense for the period ended 30 June 2014 is equal to $1,198,550 (31 December 2013: $1,998,684). Total income tax expense for the period ended 30 June 2014 was $1,418,974 (30 June 2013: $99,251).

 

In accordance with US GAAP, Management is required to determine whether a tax position of the Company is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognised is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realised upon ultimate settlement. De-recognition of a tax benefit previously recognised could result in the Company recording a tax liability that would reduce net assets. This pronouncement also provides guidance on thresholds, measurement, de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition that is intended to provide better financial statement comparability among different entities. There were no uncertain tax positions as at 30 June 2014 or 31 December 2013.  The Company is subject to examination for US Federal and state tax returns for calendar years 2011 - 2013.

 

Note 3 - Recent Standards and Pronouncements

 

In June 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-08, Financial Services - Investment Companies Topic 946 ("ASU 2013-08") which amends the scope, measurement, and disclosure requirements for investment companies. ASU 2013-08:

 

(i)  amends the criteria for an entity to qualify as an investment company,

 

(ii) requires an investment company to measure non-controlling ownership interests in other investment companies at fair value rather than using the equity method of accounting, and

 

(iii) introduces new disclosures. This guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014. Earlier application is prohibited.

 

The company meets the required characteristics to qualify as an investment company and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial results and consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Note 4 - Material Agreements and Related Parties

 

Investment Management Fees

 

The Investment Manager is entitled to a management fee, which shall accrue daily, and be payable monthly in arrears, at a rate of 0.125 percent per month of the Company's Net Asset Value ("NAV").  For the period ended 30 June 2014, the management fee expense was $4,380,161 (30 June 2013: $4,141,480). As at 30 June 2014, the investment manager fee payable was $796,547 (31 December 2013:  $732,858).   

 

For the New Global Shares the management fee, which shall accrue daily, and be payable monthly in arrears, at a rate of 0.125 per cent. per month of the NAV of the New Global Share Class Fund (excluding, until such time as the New Global Share Class Fund is 85 per cent. invested, any cash balances (or cash equivalents)) calculated as at the last business day of the relevant month.

 

Performance Fees

 

In addition, the Investment Manager is entitled to a performance fee. The performance fee for Ordinary, Extended Life and New Global Shares (the "Shareholders") will only become payable once the Company has made aggregate distributions in cash to the Shareholders (which shall include the aggregate price of all Shares repurchased or redeemed by the company) equal to the aggregate gross proceeds of issuing Shares (the "Contributed Capital") plus such amounts as will result in the Shareholders having received a realised (cash-paid) IRR in respect of the Contributed Capital equal to Preferred Return, following which there will be a 100 percent catch up to the Investment Manager until the Investment Manager has received 20 percent of all amounts in excess of Contributed Capital distributed to the Shareholders and paid to the Investment Manager as a performance fee with, thereafter, all amounts distributed by the Company 20:80 between the Investment Manager's performance fee and the cash distributed to the Shareholders.

 

The preferred rate of return for Ordinary Shares is an annualised 6%, Extended Life Shares is an annualised 8% and New Global Shares is an annualised 8% . For the purposes of financial reporting the performance fee is recognised on an accrual basis.

 

The cumulative performance fee for the Ordinary, Extended Life and New Global Share of $4,817,283 (30 June 2013: $Nil), $Nil (30 June 2013: $Nil), and $Nil (30 June 2013: Nil) respectively would be payable if the Company was to realise all investments at the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities date. For the period ended 30 June 2014, the performance fee expense for the Ordinary, Extended Life and New Global Share was $3,373,219 (30 June 2013: $Nil), $Nil (30 June 2013: $Nil), and $Nil (30 June 2013: Nil) respectively.

 

The performance fee is included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.  The performance fee outstanding is included in payables to investment manager and affiliates in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Administration and Custody Agreement

 

The Company has appointed BNP Paribas Securities Services S.C.A., Guernsey Branch as  Administrator, Secretary, Custodian and Designated Manager of the Company pursuant to the Administration and Custody Agreement. 

 

In such capacity, the Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Company (including but not limited to the calculation and publication of the estimated daily Net Asset Value), general secretarial functions (including but not limited to the maintenance of the Company's accounting and statutory records) and certain safekeeping and custody services.  From 1 October 2012, the Administrator is entitled to a fee based on 0.10 percent per annum of the net asset value of the Company subject to an annual minimum of £100,000.

 

The Secretary is entitled to an annual fee of £36,000 plus fees for ad-hoc board meetings and services.

 

The Custodian is entitled to a fee of 0.02 percent for transactions on the U.S. Market and Euroclear; or 0.04 per cent for unlisted equities of the Market Value of the portfolio subject to a minimum annual fee of £20,000. The loan administration fee is 0.08 percent per annum of the average market value of the loan assets with a minimum annual fee of £75,000 in respect of portfolio and loan administration.

 

For the period ended 30 June 2014, the administration fee expense was $351,813 (30 June 2013: $250,137), the secretarial fee was $27,588 (30 June 2013: $26,915) and the custodian and loan administration fee expense was $227,430 (30 June 2013: $167,048).  As at 30 June 2014, the administration fee payable is $194,695 (31 December 2013: $130,600), the secretarial fee payable is $12,773 (31 December 2013: $13,613) and the custodian and loan administration fee payable is $101,186 (31 December 2013: $85,344).

 

Directors' Remuneration and Other Interests

 

The Directors are related parties and are remunerated for their services at a fee of $45,000 and £10,000 each per annum ($60,000 and £10,000 for the Chairman). It was resolved at a meeting of the Board of Directors on 16 January 2014 that the Directors' remuneration would increase by £10,000 (previously $45,000) each per annum with immediate effect and that each Director would be entitled to a one off payment of £10,000 in regard to additional work on the New Global Share Class. In addition, the Chairman of the Audit Committee receives an additional $5,000 for his services in this role. Each of Michael J. Holmberg and Patrick H. Flynn, the non-independent Directors, have waived their fees for their services as Directors. For the period ended 30 June 2014, the directors' fees and travel expenses amounted to $190,057 (30 June 2013: $99,452).  As at 30 June 2014, the directors' fee payable is $59,837 (30 June 2013: $49,863).

 

Other Interests

 

In 2013, the Company transferred 10.35% of its interest in a loan to Meridian Sunrise Village LLC to the NB Distressed Debt Master Fund LP (the "Private Fund"), a fund managed by the Sub-Investment Manager, for $1,121,857.  Also in 2013, the Company assigned 35% of its interest in units of GV Holdings, LLC to the Private Fund for $1,225,000.

 

Note 5 - Derivatives

 

The Company may enter into credit default swap agreements and forward currency contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective.  As a result of these the Company may be subject to credit and foreign currency risk.

 

Credit default swap agreements involve one party making a stream of payments (referred to as the buyer of protection) to another party (the seller of protection) in exchange for the right to receive a specified return if a credit event occurs for the referenced entity, obligation or index.  A credit event is defined under the terms of each swap agreement and may include, but is not limited to, underlying entity default, bankruptcy, write-down, principal shortfall, or interest shortfall.

 

The Company may use credit default swap agreements on corporate or sovereign issues to provide a measure of protection against defaults of the issuers (i.e., to reduce risk where a Company owns or has exposure to the referenced obligation).  During the period, the Company entered into a single credit default swap agreement to provide a measure of protection against defaults of a sovereign issue.

 

The Company can be either a seller or buyer of protection when entering into a credit default swap agreement.  If the Company is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Company will either receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation, other

deliverable obligations or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

Until a credit event occurs, recovery values are determined by market makers considering either industry standard recovery rates or entity specific factors and considerations. Either as a seller of protection or a buyer of protection of a credit default swap agreement, the Company's maximum risk of loss from counterparty risk is the fair value of the agreement.

 

In a forward currency contract, the Company agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date.

 

Purchases and sales of forward currency contracts having the same notional value, settlement date and counterparty are generally offset (which result in a net foreign currency position of zero with the counterparty) and any realised gains or losses are recognised on settlement date. The fair value of forward currency contracts is based on the price at which a new forward foreign currency contract of the same notional value, currency and maturity could be affected at the close of business in the principal currency markets in which these currencies are traded.

 

The Company may, from time to time, hold derivative financial instruments for the purposes of hedging foreign currency exposure. These derivatives are measured at fair value in accordance with US GAAP, with changes in fair value recognised within the Consolidated Statement of Operations in each reporting period.  Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities is permitted only when:

 

·      The parties owe each other determinable amounts

·      There is a right and intention to set-off

·      The right of set-off is enforceable by law

 

Forward exchange contracts are subject to credit and market risk. Forward foreign exchange contracts result in exposure to market risk based on the changes in foreign currency exchange rates relative to contracted amounts.  As a result, a relatively small foreign currency exchange rates movement may result in substantial losses to the Company.  Credit risk is where the financial condition of an issuer of a security or instrument may cause it to default or become unable to pay interest or principal due on the security.  Any trading counterparty to a derivative contract might default on their obligations. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Company's financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Consolidated Statement of Operations are presented in the summary below.

 

The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments:

 

The notional outstanding as at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013 is representative of the exposure over the period/year (or similar).

 

30 June 2014


Notional




Buy/Sell Currency

Foreign Currency

USD

Fair Value / USD Equivalent

Settlement Date Month/Year







Forward currency contracts

USD/BRL

28,879,784

12,365,670

(698,049)

July 2014

USD/EUR

26,303,514

36,056,641

154,445

July 2014

USD/EUR

599,963

821,407

(3,369)

July 2014

USD/GBP

1,471,390

2,439,417

(76,363)

July 2014


EUR/USD

1,000,000

1,363,460

5,659

July 2014











(617,677)


Credit default swap (purchased protection)

Federal Republic of Brazil 12.25% 06/03/2030

n/a

n/a

(12,800,000)

(105,478)

September 2015

 

31 December 2013


Notional




Buy/Sell Currency

Foreign Currency

USD

Fair Value / USD Equivalent

Settlement Date Month/Year







Forward currency contracts

USD/BRL

24,406,306

10,827,997

January 2014

USD/EUR

16,942,660

23,093,393

January 2014

USD/GBP

1,303,693

2,109,326

January 2014


USD/BRL

874,200

389,307

January 2014


USD/EUR

720,918

991,520

(1,876)

January 2014





224,257


Credit default swap (purchased protection)

Federal Republic of Brazil 12.25% 06/03/2030

n/a

n/a

(12,100,000)

(33,864)

June 2014

 

 

The following table presents the impact of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations in conformity with US GAAP:

 

 

 

Primary underlying risk

 

Location of gain/(loss) recognised in Consolidated Statement of Operations

 

Amount of gain/(loss) recognised in income on derivative (US$)

 

Credit

Credit default swap

 

 

Net change in unrealised gain/(loss) on investments, credit default swap and forward currency contracts                            

30 June 2014

 

 

 

(60,524)

31 December 2013

 

 

 

503,113





Credit default swap

Net realised gain/ (loss) on investments, credit default swap and forward currency contracts

 

 

93,354

 

 

(471,333)





Foreign Currency

Forward currency contracts

 

Net change in unrealised gain/(loss) on investments, credit default swap and forward currency contracts

 

 

 

841,934

 

 

 

505,890





Forward currency contracts

Net realised (loss) on investments, credit default swap and forward currency contracts

 

(337,331)

 

(269,494)

Total


537,433

268,176

 

The following table presents, as of 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013, the gross and net derivatives assets and liabilities by contract type and amount for those derivatives contracts for which netting is permissible under U.S. GAAP.  Derivatives assets and liabilities have been netted with respect to those assets as to which the netting requirements have been met.

 

Off setting of derivative assets

Gross amounts of recognised assets

Gross amounts offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Net amounts offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

30 June 2014




 

Forward Currency Contracts

160,104

(160,104)

-





31 December 2013




Forward Currency Contracts

528,414

(304,157)

224,257





Offsetting of derivative liabilities

Gross amounts of recognised liabilities

Gross amounts offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Net amounts offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

30 June 2014




Forward Currency Contracts

777,781

(160,104)

617,677

Credit Default Swap

105,478

-

105,478


883,259

(160,104)

883,259





31 December 2013




Forward Currency Contracts

304,157

(304,157)

-

Credit Default Swap

33,864

-

33,864


338,021

(304,157)

33,864

 

Note 6 - Unfunded Loan Commitments

 

As at 30 June 2014, the Company has no unfunded loan commitments.

 

Note 7 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

A financial instrument is defined by ASC 825, Financial Instruments, as cash, evidence of an ownership interest in an entity, or a contract that creates a contractual obligation or right to deliver to or receive cash or another financial instrument from a second entity on potentially favourable terms. Fair value estimates are made at a discrete point in time, based on relevant market data, information about the financial instruments, and other factors.

 

Fair value was determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Estimates of fair value of financial instruments without quoted market prices are subjective in nature and involve various assumptions and estimates that are matters of judgement.

 

Accordingly, fair values are not necessarily indicative of the amounts realised on disposition of financial instruments. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on estimated fair value amounts.

 

The following estimates and assumptions were used at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013 to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments:

 

·      Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying value reasonably approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

·      Receivables for investments sold - The carrying value reasonably approximates fair value as they reflect the value at which investments are sold to a willing buyer and settlement period on their balances is short term.





·      Interest receivables & Other receivables and prepayments - The carrying value reasonably

      approximates fair value.








 

·      Quoted investments are valued according to their bid price as at the close of the relevant reporting date. Investments in private securities are priced at the bid price using a pricing service for private loans. If a price cannot be ascertained from the above sources, the Company will seek bid prices from third party broker/dealer quotes for the investments.





·          In cases where no third party price is available, or where the Investment Manager determines that the provided price is not an accurate representation of the fair value of the investment, the Sub-Investment Manager determines the valuation based on the Sub-Investment Manager's fair valuation policy.





·      Payables for investments purchased - The carrying value reasonably approximates fair value as they reflect the value at which investments are purchased from a willing seller and settlement period on their balances is short term.





·      Payables to Investment Manager and affiliates and Accrued expenses and other liabilities - The carrying value reasonably approximates fair value.





·      Forward currency contracts are revalued using the exchange rate prevailing at the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities date.





The Company categorises its investments as follows based on the inputs used in valuation techniques:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;





Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable either directly or indirectly; and





Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs





Further to using the above inputs in investment valuations, the Company employs the net asset valuation policy approved by the board of directors that is consistent with ASC 820-10. The sources of inputs are evaluated in line with the Company's valuation policy.  This includes any markets in which the Company's investments are trading, or any markets in which securities with similar attributes are trading, in determining fair value. The Company's valuation policy considers the fact that unobservable inputs must be used to determine the fair value of investments where there is not a readily available market valuation.

 

The table below details the Company's investments that were accounted for at fair value as at 30 June 2014.

 

Investments at Fair Value as at 30 June 2014


Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Bank Debt Investments

-

       104,078,679

        137,158,956

        241,237,635

Commercial Mortgage

-

-

 5,975,883

 5,975,883

Limited Partnership Units

-

-

 49,221,270

 49,221,270

Private Equity

-

 67,181,954

 78,232,526

 145,414,480

Private Equity: Real Estate Development

-

-

 31,874,052

 31,874,052

Private Placement Bonds

-

-

 8,734,734

 8,734,734

Fixed Rate Bonds

-

 20,590,270

-

 20,590,270

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

-

 19,499,523 

-

 19,499,523 

UK Treasury Bills

-

117,947,849

-

117,947,849

Public Equity

24,646,440

973,411

-

 25,619,851

Public Note

-

 22,267,019

-

 22,267,019

Trade Claim

-

-

 14,094,776

 14,094,776

Ownership in Senior Living Facility

-

-

 11,160,285

 11,160,285

Private Note

-

-

 22,270,392

 22,270,392

Total investments that are accounted for at fair value

 24,646,440

 352,538,705

 358,722,874

 735,908,019

 

 

 

Investments at Fair Value as at 31 December 2013


Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Bank Debt Investments

-

105,755,222

64,504,795

170,260,017

Commercial Mortgage

-

-

13,183,956

13,183,956

Limited Partnership Units

-

-

51,996,494

51,996,494

Private Equity

-

43,085,074

59,160,083

102,245,157

Private Equity: Real Estate Development

-

-

45,067,302

45,067,302

Private Placement Bonds

-

-

7,855,963

7,855,963

Fixed Rate Bonds

-

23,428,780

-

23,428,780

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

-

56,997,146

-

56,997,146

Public Equity

22,481,550

-

-

22,481,550

Public Note

-

16,132,324

-

16,132,324

Trade Claim

-

-

10,601,910

10,601,910

Ownership in Senior Living Facility

-

-

12,203,418

12,203,418

Private Note

-

-

21,089,387

21,089,387

Total investments that are accounted for at fair value

22,481,550

245,398,546

285,663,308

553,543,404

 

The following table summarises the significant unobservable inputs the Company used to value its investments categorised within Level 3 as of 30 June 2014. The table is not intended to be all-inclusive, but instead captures the significant unobservable inputs relevant to our determination of fair values.







 

Category

Fair Value ($)

Primary Valuation Technique

Unobservable inputs

Range

Weighted Average

 







 

Bank Debt Investments: Aircraft

5,161,000

Broker Pricing

Aircraft Liquidation Value

$4MM - $35MM Per Aircraft

$20MM Per Aircraft

Bank Debt Investments:  Commercial Mortgage

 

 5,975,883

Broker Pricing

Third Party Appraisal Market Comp Analysis

8%-14% and $50 - $200 per square foot

10.7%  and approx. $82.35 per square foot

Bank Debt Investments:  Casino and Lodging

 

10,138,725

Broker Pricing

Market Comp Analysis

5%-7.5% and $40,000 - $60,000 per room

6% and $50,000 per room

Bank Debt Investments: Land

 

22,066,937

Broker Pricing

Comparable sales

1.5MM - 2.00MM per acre

1.75MM per acre

Bank Debt Investments: Leisure

 

21,100,528

Broker Pricing

Sale of company

Implied Enterprise Value of $342MM

N/A

 

Bank Debt Investments: Shipping

 

50,651,106

 

Broker Pricing

 

EBITDA Multiple or Fleet Appraisal

 

8x - 15x for EBITDA Multiple, Fleet valued at 125% of loan. 

11.5x

Bank Debt Investments:  Surface Transportation

19,462,660

Broker Pricing

Expected Recovery

80-100 Cents on the Dollar

90 Cents on the Dollar

Bank Debt Investments: Utilities

8,578,000

Broker Pricing

EBITDA Multiple

9.5x

N/A

Limited Partnership Units

 

49,221,270

Net Asset Value

Net Asset Value

N/A

N/A

Ownership in Senior Living Facility

11,160,285

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

Third Party Appraisal

10.75%

N/A

Private Equity: Commercial Mortgage

 

23,075,000

Broker Pricing

Price to Book Value

$300 - $500 per square foot

Approx. $375 per square foot

Private Equity: Building and Development

 

3,446,298

 

Broker Pricing

 

Price to Book Value

1.50x - 2.50x

 

1.69x

Private Equity: Containers and Packaging

 

12,940,891

 

Broker Pricing

 

EBITDA Multiple

 

5-7x

6x

Private Equity: Financial Intermediaries

 

1,574,287

 

Broker Pricing

Purchase Offer

$26 per share

N/A

Private Equity: Real Estate Development

 

31,874,052

 

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

Third Party Appraisal

Market Comp Analysis

9%-11% and $200 - $500 per square foot

10%  and approx. $345 per square foot

Private Equity: Utilities

 

37,196,050

 

Broker Pricing

 

$/kW multiple

 

400-650    $/kW

525 $/kW

Private Note: Financial Intermediaries

 

22,270,392

 

Broker Pricing

 

Expected Recovery

16-33 Cents on the Dollar

23 Cents on the Dollar

Private Placement Bonds

 

8,734,734

Broker Pricing

EBITDA Multiple

4-6x

5x

Trade Claim:  Shipping

1,230,000

Broker Pricing

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

7%

N/A

Trade Claim: Surface Transport

12,864,776

Broker Pricing

Discount Rate & Weighted Average Life

20% discount rate and 5.83 WAL

N/A

Total

358,722,874





 

 

Changes in any of the above inputs may positively or adversely impact the fair value of the relevant investments.

 

Level 3 assets are valued using single bid-side broker quotes or by good faith methods of the manager.  For single broker quotes, the manager uses unobservable inputs to assess the reasonableness of the broker quote.  For good faith valuations, the manager directly uses unobservable inputs to produce valuations.  The significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 assets are outlined in the table above.  These inputs vary by asset class. For example, real estate asset valuations may utilise discounted cash flow models using an average value per square foot and appropriate discount rate. Energy assets may be based primarily on average value per kilowatt. Other assets may be based on analysis of the liquidation of the underlying assets.  In general, increases/(decreases) to per unit valuation inputs such as value per square foot, kilowatt, etc. will result in increases/(decreases) to investment value.

 

Similarly, increases/ (decreases) of asset realisation inputs (liquidation estimate, letter of intent, etc.) will also result in increases/ (decreases) in value. In situations where discounted cash flow models are used, increasing/ (decreasing) discount rates or increasing/ (decreasing) weighted average life, in isolation, will generally result in decreased/ (increased) valuations.

 

The following table summarises the significant unobservable inputs the Company used to value its investments categorised within Level 3 as of 31 December 2013.

 

 







 

Category

Fair Value ($)

Primary Valuation Technique

Unobservable inputs

Range

Weighted Average

 







 

Bank Debt Investments: Aircraft

       5,359,500

Broker Pricing

Aircraft Liquidation Value

$4MM - $35MM Per Aircraft

$20MM Per Aircraft

Bank Debt Investments: Commercial Mortgage

     13,183,956

Third Party Appraisal Market Comp Analysis

Third Party Appraisal Market Comp Analysis

8% - 14% and $53 - $264 per square foot

12% and approx. $74 per square foot

Bank Debt Investments: Land

     20,616,936

Broker Pricing

Comparable sales

1.5MM - 2.00MM per acre

1.75MM per acre

Bank Debt Investments: Leisure

     20,570,313

Broker Pricing

Sale of Company

Implied Enterprise Value of $342MM

N/A

Bank Debt Investments: Other

          303,726

Broker Pricing

EBITDA Multiple

 5.0x

N/A

Bank Debt Investments: Shipping

     11,894,150

Broker Pricing

EBITDA Multiple or Fleet Appraisal

9X for EBITDA Multiple, Fleet Valued at 125% of loan

N/A

Bank Debt Investments: Utilities

       5,760,170

Broker Pricing

EBITDA Multiple or $/kW

7.0Xx for EBITDA Multiple, 575 $/kW

N/A

Limited Partnership Units

     51,996,494

Third Party Valuations Adjusted Using Management Assumptions

Third Party Valuations; Adjustments to Third Party Values

0%-30% Discount of Third Party Valuation

15% discount to Third Party Valuations

Ownership in Senior Living Facility

     12,203,418

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

Third Party Appraisal

9.75%

N/A

Private Equity: Commercial Mortgage

     23,075,000

Broker Pricing

Price to Book Value

$350-450 per square foot

$400

Private Equity: Building and Development

       3,350,568

Broker Pricing

Price to Book Value

1.50x - 2.50x

1.69x

Private Equity: Containers and Packaging

     11,964,162

Broker Pricing

EBITDA Multiple

4.75 - 6x

5.82x

Private Equity: Financial Intermediaries

       1,574,287

Broker Pricing

Purchase Offer

$26 per share

N/A

Private Equity: Real Estate Development

     45,067,302

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

Third Party Appraisal Market Comp Analysis

9%-11% and $200 - $500 per square foot

10%  and approx. $345 per square foot

Private Equity: Utilities

 

     19,196,066

Broker Pricing

$/kW multiple

400-465 $/kW

443 $/kW

Private Note: Financial Intermediaries

     21,089,387

Broker Pricing

Expected Recovery

16-33 Cents on the Dollar

23 Cents on the Dollar

Private Placement Bond

       7,855,963

Broker Pricing

EBITDA Multiple

5X

N/A

Trade Claim: Surface Transport

     10,601,910

Broker Pricing

Discount Rate & Weighted Average Life

20% discount rate and 5.83 WAL

N/A

Total

    285,663,308

 





 

 

 


 

The following is a reconciliation of opening and closing balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:



For the period ended 30 June 2014




 



Bank Debt Investments


Private Equity


Private Equity: Real Estate Development


Private Placement Bonds


Limited Partnership Units


Trade Claim


Private Note

Balance, 31 December 2013

$

64,504,795

$

59,160,083

$

45,067,302

$

7,855,963

$

51,996,494

$

10,601,910

$

21,089,387
















Purchases


 71,376,221


15,559,670


-


10,146,803


-


1,114,415


-

Sales and distributions


(509,276)


-


(15,670,306)


(10,268,256)


(1,715,279)


-


-

Realised gain/(loss) on sale of investments


(573,964)


-


2,147,261


345,021


868,224


-


-

Unrealised gain/(loss) on investments


 2,361,180


3,512,773


329,795


655,203


(1,928,169)


 2,378,451


1,181,005

Transfers into or (out of) level 3


-


-


-


-


-


-


-

Balance, 30 June 2014

$

 137,158,956

$

78,232,526

$

31,874,052

$

8,734,734

$

49,221,270

$

 14,094,776

$

22,270,392

Change in unrealised gain/(loss)

on investments included in Consolidated Statement of Operation for Level 3 investments held as of 30 June 2014

$

1,762,953

$

3,512,773

$

329,795

$

 (1,304,803)

$

( 1,928,169)

$

 2,378,451

$

1,181,006


















Ownership in Senior Living Facility


Commercial Mortgage


Total



 

Balance, 31 December 2013

$

12,203,418

$

13,183,956


285,663,308



 










 

Purchases


121,408


-


 98,318,517



 

Sales and distributions


-


(8,002,050)


(36,165,167)



 

Restructuring assets


-


- i


-



 

Realised gains/(loss) on sale of investments


-


705,781


3,492,323



 

Unrealised gain/(loss) on investments


(1,164,541)


88,196


 7,413,893



 

Transfers into or (out of) level 3


-


-


-



 

Balance, 30 June 2014

$

11,160,285

$

5,975,883


 358,722,874



 

Change in unrealised gain/(loss)

on investments included in Consolidated Statement of Operation for Level 3 investments held as of 30 June 2014

$

(1,164,541)

$

88,196


 4,855,661



 





 

The Company's policy is to recognise transfers into and out of various levels as of the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer.

i)  There was a restructuring on a 1:1 basis from  AW Plano to DI Albuquerque.

 

The following is a reconciliation of opening and closing balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:



For the year ended 31 December 2013




 



Bank Debt Investments


Private Equity


Private Equity: Real Estate Development


Private Placement Bonds


Limited Partnership Units


Trade Claim


Private Note

Balance, 31 December 2012

$

       30,234,768 ii

$

           48,088,830 ii

$

       67,168,150

$

9,854,912

$

50,093,828

$

11,233,247

$

-
















Purchases


42,380,337


30,710,009


-


-


-


-


21,464,317

Sales and distributions


(13,005,908)


(8,593,673)


(26,189,673)


-


(1,714,286)


-


-

Realised gain/(loss) on sale of investments


(306,667)


1,051,991


-


-


1,496,561


-


-

Unrealised gain/(loss) on investments


5,202,265


10,384,476


4,088,825

 


(1,998,949)


2,120,391


(631,337)


(374,930)

Transfers into or (out of) level 3


-


(22,481,550) i


-


-




-


-

Balance, 31 December 2013

$

 

 64,504,795

$

 59,160,083

$

45,067,302

$

7,855,963

$

51,996,494

$

10,601,910

$

21,089,387

Change in unrealised gain/(loss)

on investments included in Consolidated Statement of Operation for Level 3 investments held as of 31 December 2013

$

5,219,731

$

9,040,425

$

4,088,824

$

(1,998,949)

$

2,120,391

$

(631,337)

$

(374,930)


















Bankruptcy Claim


Ownership in Senior Living Facility


Fixed Rate Bonds


Asset Backed Securities


Commercial Mortgage


Total



Balance, 31 December 2012

$

686,341

$

10,098,587

$

1,486,368

$

660,791

$

-


229,605,822


















Purchases


239,586


410,053


166,069


17


25,710,269


121,080,657



Sales and distributions


(371,518)


-


(3,413,567)


(520,499)


(13,124,929)


(66,934,053)



Realised gains/(loss) on sale of investments


-


-


-


(783,362)


598,616


2,057,139



Unrealised gain/(loss) on investments


(554,409)


1,694,778


1,761,130


643,053


-


22,335,293



Transfers into or (out of) level 3


-


-


-


-


-


(22,481,550)



Balance, 31 December 2013

$

-

$

12,203,418

$

-

$

-

$

13,183,956


285,663,308



Change in unrealised gain/(loss)

on investments included in Consolidated Statement of Operation for Level 3 investments held as of 31 December 2013

$

-

$

1,694,779

$

-

$

-

$

-


19,158,934










 

The Company's policy is to recognise transfers into and out of various levels as of the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer.

i)  Transferred to level 1 from level 3 in the year due to public offering of equity security.

ii) These balances have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation.


Note 8 - Risks

 

The Company is subject to various risks, including, but not limited to, market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Investment Manager attempts to monitor and manage these risks on an ongoing basis. While the Investment Manager generally seeks to hedge certain portfolio risks, the Investment Manager is not required and may not attempt to hedge all market or other risks in the portfolio, and it may decide to only partially hedge certain risks. 

 

Market Risk

 

Market risk is the potential for changes in the value of investments. Categories of market risk include, but are not limited to interest rates. Interest rate risks primarily result from exposures to changes in the level, slope and curvature of the yield curve, the volatility of interest rates and credit spreads. Details of the Company's investment portfolio at 30 June 2014 are disclosed in the condensed consolidated schedule of investments. Each separate investment exceeding 5% of net assets is disclosed separately.

 

Credit Risk

 

The Company may invest in a range of corporate and other bonds and other credit sensitive securities. Until such investments are sold or are paid in full at maturity, the Company is exposed to credit risk relating to whether the issuer will meet its obligations when the securities come due. Distressed debt securities by nature are securities in companies which are in default or are heading into default and will expose the Company to a higher than normal amount of credit risk.

 

The cash and other liquid securities held can subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk. The Investment Manager attempts to mitigate the credit risk that exists with cash deposits and other liquid securities by regularly monitoring the credit ratings of such financial institutions and at times attempting to hold a significant amount of the Company's cash and cash equivalents in U.S. Treasuries or other highly liquid securities.

 

Credit risk is the risk of losses due to the failure of counterparty to perform according to the terms of a contract. Since the Company does not clear all of its own securities transactions, it has established accounts with other financial institutions for this purpose. This can, and often does, result in a concentration of credit risk with one or more of these institutions. Such risk, however, is partially mitigated by the obligation of certain of these financial institutions to comply with rules and regulations governing financial institutions in countries where they conduct their business activities.

 

These rules and regulations generally require maintenance of minimum net capital and may also require segregation of customers' funds and financial instruments from the holdings of the financial institutions themselves. The Company actively reviews and attempts to manage exposures to various financial institutions in an attempt to mitigate these risks.

 

The credit risk relating to derivatives is detailed in note 5.

 

Liquidity Risk

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its obligations as and when these fall due. 

 

Liquidity risk is managed by the Investment Manager so as to ensure that the Company maintains sufficient working capital in cash or near cash form so as to be able to meet the Company's ongoing requirements as these are budgeted for.

 

Other Risks

 

Legal, tax and regulatory changes could occur during the term of the Company that may adversely affect the Company. The regulatory environment for alternative investment vehicles is evolving, and changes in the regulation of alternative investment vehicles may adversely affect the value of investments held by the Company or the ability of the Company to pursue its trading strategies.

 

Note 9 - Share Capital

 

The Company's share capital consists of:

 

10,000 Class A Shares authorised, of par value $1 each (which carry extensive voting rights); and,

an unlimited number of shares of no par value which may upon issue be designated as Ordinary Shares (Ordinary Share, Extended Life Share Classes and New Global Shares) and or Subscription Shares (each of which carry limited voting rights) or Capital Distributions Shares.

 

The issued share capital of the Company is denominated in U.S. Dollars which consists of Ordinary Shares and Class A Shares and in Pound Sterling which consists of New Global Shares. Ordinary Shareholders and New Global Shareholders have the right to attend and vote at any general meeting of the Company. Class A Shareholders do not have the right to attend and vote at a general meeting of the Company save where there are no other shares of the Company is issue. The Class A Shares are held by the Trustee pursuant to a purpose trust established under Guernsey law.  Under the terms of the Trust Deed, the Trustee holds the Class A Shares for the purpose of exercising the rights conferred by such shares in the manner it considers, in its absolute discretion, to be in the best interests of the Ordinary Shareholders as a whole.

 

The original investment period expired on 10 June 2013 and a proposal was made to Ordinary Shareholders to extend the investment period by 21 months to 31 March 2015. A vote was held at a class meeting of Shareholders on 8 April 2013 where the majority of shareholders voted in favour of the proposed extension.

 

Following this meeting and with the Ordinary Shareholders approval of the extension, a new Extended Life Share class was created (the "Extended Life Shares") which consists of 72% of initial Investors who elected to convert their Ordinary Shares to Extended Life Shares. The rest of investors remain invested on the basis of the current investment period.

 

The Extended Life Share class are subject to a new capital return policy pursuant to which the Company will seek to return to the holders of Extended Life Shares all capital profits arising from the exit of any assets attributable to the Extended Life Shares (net of any amount that the directors estimate may become payable as performance fee).

 

On 27 February 2014, the Company issued 110,785,785 New Global Shares.

 

As at the 30 June 2014, the Company had the following number of shares in issue:


30 June 2014

31 December 2013

Issued and fully paid up:



Class A Shares

2

2

Extended Life Share Class of no par value

335,188,578

352,088,814

Ordinary Shares Class of no par value

89,160,296

124,160,471

New Global Share Class of no par value

110,785,785

-

 

Reconciliation of number of shares in issue in each class:

 


Ordinary Shares

Extended Life Shares

New Global Shares

Total

Balance as at 31 December 2013

124,160,471

352,088,814

-

476,249,285

Shares issued during the period

-

-

110,785,785

110,785,785

Shares redeemed during the period

(35,000,175)

(16,900,236)

-

(51,900,411)

Balance as at 30 June 2014

89,160,296

335,188,578

110,785,785

535,134,659

 

Note 10 - Financial highlights


Ordinary Shares

USD

Extended Life Shares

USD

New Global Shares

GBP

Ordinary Shares

USD

Extended Life Shares

USD

 

 

Per share operating performance

Period ended 30 June 2014

Period ended 30 June 2014

4 March 2014 to  30 June 2014

Year ended  31 December 2013

12 April 2013 to  31 December 2013

Opening Balance

1.2189

1.2218

-

1.0765

1.1353

Proceeds/Redemptions of Shares

0.0011

-

0.98

-

0.0021

Income/(loss) from investment operations (i)





 

 

Net investment (loss)/income

(0.0337)

0.0011

0.0014

(0.0031)

(0.0006)

Net realised and unrealised gain / (loss) from investments and foreign exchange

0.0675

0.0572

(0.0175)

0.1455

0.0850

 

Total from investment operations

0.0338

0.0583

(0.0175)

0.1424

0.0844

Net asset value per share at the end of              he per the period/year

1.2538

1.2801

0.9625

1.2189

1.2218







 

 

 

Total return* (ii)

Ordinary Shares

Extended Life Shares

New Global Shares

Ordinary Shares

Extended Life Shares


Period ended  30 June 2014

Period ended  30 June 2014

4 March 2014 to  30 June 2014

Year ended  31 December 2013

12 April 2013 to  31 December 2013

 

Total return before performance fees

 

5.59%

 

4.78%

 

(1.79)%

 

14.31%

 

7.62%

 

Performance fees

 

(2.72)%

 

-

 

-

 

(1.08)%

 

-

 

Total return after performance fees

 

2.87%

 

4.78%

 

(1.79)%

 

13.23%

 

7.62%

 

Ratios to average net assets (ii)












Net investment income after performance fee

(2.83)%

0.09%

0.14%

(0.26)%

0.19%

Expenses before performance fee

(1.15)%

(1.07)%

(0.30)%

(2.08)%

(2.42)%

Performance fee

(2.80)%

-

-

(0.99)%

-

Total expenses after performance fees

(3.95)%

(1.07)%

(0.30)%

(3.07)%

(2.42)%

 

(i)   Average numbers of shares outstanding were used for calculation.

(ii)   An individual shareholder's return may vary from these returns based on the timing of the shareholder's subscriptions.

*Total return is calculated for the Ordinary, Extended Life Share and New Global Share Class only, which is calculated, based on movement in the net asset value, and does not reflect any movement in the market value. An Ordinary shareholder's return may vary from these returns based on participation in new issues, the timing of capital transactions etc. Class A shares are not presented as they are not profit participating shares.

 

Note 11 - Subsequent Events

Distributions

 

On 1 August 2014 the Board of NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Limited (the "Company") announced a further distribution for both the Ordinary Share Class ("NBDD") and the Extended Life Share Class ("NBDX").

 

The Company has resolved to return a total (before expenses) of $7.0 million to NBDD shareholders (equivalent to approximately $0.0785 per NBDD share) by way of a compulsory partial redemption of NBDD shares at a price equal to $1.2593 per NBDD share.  The amount applied to the partial redemption of NBDD shares was after the deduction of costs and expenses of this partial redemption, of approximately $8,000.

 

The Company further resolved to return a total (before expenses) of $4.19 million to NBDX shareholders (equivalent to approximately $0.0125 per NBDX share) by way of a compulsory partial redemption of NBDX shares at a price equal to $1.2786 per NBDX share.  The amount applied to the partial redemption of NBDX shares was after the deduction of costs and expenses of this partial redemption, of approximately $8,000.

 

The redemption of both the NBDD and NBDX shares (the "Redemptions") was effected pro rata to holdings of NBDD and NDBX shares on the NBDD and NBDX registers at the close of business on 12 August 2014 (the "Redemption Date"), being the record date for the Redemptions.  Approximately 6.23 per cent. of the NBDD issued share capital (that was 6.23 NBDD shares for every 100 held (the "NBDD Redemption Ratio")) and approximately 0.98 per cent. of the NBDX issued share capital (that was 0.98 NBDX shares for every 100 held (the "NBDX Redemption Ratio")) were redeemed on the Redemption Date.  Fractions of shares produced by the NBDD Redemption Ratio or the NBDX Redemption Ratio were not redeemed and so the number of shares of the relevant class redeemed from each shareholder will be rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares.

 

All of the NBDD and NBDX shares redeemed on the Redemption Date will be cancelled.

 

Investment Management Agreement

 

During the period, Neuberger Berman Europe Limited ("the Manager") was investment manager with sole responsibility for managing the assets of the Group. The Manager appointed Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC as sub-investment manager to the Company pursuant to the terms of a sub-investment management agreement dated 9 June 2010 (as amended, the "Sub-Investment Management Agreement"). Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC, in its capacity as sub-investment manager, had carried out the entirety of the portfolio and risk management functions for the Company, under authority derived from the Manager.

 

On 17 July 2014, the Company appointed Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC directly to act as investment manager and provide the Group with discretionary investment management services and be responsible for the performance of portfolio and risk management on the same terms as currently apply to the Manager.

 

The Sub-Investment Management Agreement between the Manager and Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC was terminated on 17 July 2014.

 

DIRECTORS, MANAGERS AND ADVISERS

Directors

 

Robin Monro-Davies (Chairman)

Talmai Morgan

John Hallam

Christopher Sherwell

Michael Holmberg

Patrick Flynn

 

All c/o the Company's registered office.

 

Registered Office

 

BNP Paribas House

1 St. Julian's Avenue

St. Peter Port

Guernsey

GY1 1WA

 

Administrator, Custodian and Company Secretary

BNP Paribas Securities Services S.C.A., Guernsey Branch

BNP Paribas House

1 St. Julian's Avenue

St. Peter Port

Guernsey

GY1 1WA

Registrar

 

Capita Registrars (Guernsey) Limited

Mont Crevelt House

Bulwer Avenue

St Sampson

Guernsey

GY2 4LH

Investment Manager

 

Neuberger Berman Europe Limited (until 17 July 2014)

4th Floor, 57 Berkeley Square

London

United Kingdom

W1J 6ER

 

Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC (appointed 17 July 2014)

 

Sub-Investment Manager

 

Neuberger Berman Fixed Income LLC (until 17 July 2014)

190 S LaSalle Street

Chicago IL 60603

United States of America

Joint Financial Adviser and Joint Corporate Broker

 

Oriel Securities Limited

150 Cheapside

London

United Kingdom

EC2V 6ET

 

 

Joint Financial Adviser and Joint Corporate Broker

Winterflood Securities Limited

The Atrium Building

Cannon Bridge

London

United Kingdom

EC4R 2GA

 

Solicitors to the Company (as to English law and U.S. securities law)

 

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Exchange House
Primrose Street
London

United Kingdom

EC2A 2EG

Advocates to the Company (as to Guernsey law)

Carey Olsen

PO Box 98

Carey House

Les Banques St Peter Port

Guernsey

Channel Islands

GY1 4BZ

Independent Auditors

 

KPMG Channel Islands Limited

20 New Street

St. Peter Port

Guernsey

Channel Islands

GY1 4AN

Principal Bankers

BNP Paribas Securities Services S.C.A.,

Guernsey Branch

BNP Paribas House

1 St. Julian's Avenue

St. Peter Port

Guernsey

Channel Islands

GY1 1WA

Ends

 

Enquiries:

 

Kevin Curtis

BNP Paribas Securities Services SCA, Guernsey Branch

Tel: 01481 750859

 

A copy of the Company's Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements is available from the Company Secretary, BNP Paribas Securities Services SCA, Guernsey Branch at BNP Paribas House, St Julian's Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1WA, or on the Company's website  (www.nbddif.com).

 

Neither the contents of the Company's website nor the contents of any website accessible from hyperlinks on the Company's website (or any other website) is incorporated into, or forms part of, this announcement.

 

 


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