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Neuberger Private Equity Partners H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary23 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
NAV per share increased to $28.13 as of 31 August 2026, with a total NAV return of 4.2% YTD, mainly driven by private valuations and share buybacks.
$150 million in realisations announced YTD, with visibility on a further $68 million, surpassing last year's $180 million.
Portfolio companies delivered strong LTM revenue and EBITDA growth of 11.1% and 12.1%, respectively.
$144 million returned to shareholders YTD via dividends and buybacks, doubling last year's capital return.
David MacLellan appointed as Chairman Designate, succeeding William Maltby in December 2026.
Financial highlights
Private company valuations increased 2.7% YTD, with quoted holdings contributing to a 1.7% uplift in August.
Top 10 positions represent 41–42% of portfolio NAV, with 15.7% LTM revenue and 15.5% EBITDA growth.
NAV per share rose from $27.94 at 31 December 2025 to $28.13 at 31 August 2026.
$144 million returned to shareholders YTD via dividends and buybacks, equating to 11.9% of opening NAV.
Annualised dividend yield on NAV was 3.3% and 4.7% on share price as of 31 August 2026.
Outlook and guidance
Investment level target set at 110–120% in the short to medium term, with current investment level at 115%.
Portfolio well-positioned for future growth, leveraging a strong pipeline of co-investment opportunities and accretive share buybacks.
Focus remains on portfolio refresh, new investments, and continued capital returns.
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NB Private Equity Partners Limited (NBPE) is a Guernsey-based closed-ended investment company specializing in direct private equity investments. It co-invests alongside private equity sponsors, focusing on generating attractive returns through investments in the equity of private equity-backed companies. The company manages investment risk by diversifying its portfolio across various sectors, including technology, media, telecom, consumer/e-commerce, business services, and financial services. NBPE aims for diversification not only in sector but also across asset class, vintage year, geography, industry, and sponsor. The company is headquartered in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.