Key Takeaways
- • NB Private Equity Partners Limited officially changed its name to Neuberger Private Equity Partners Limited, effective June 12, 2026, following shareholder approval and regulatory clearance announced on June 11, 2026.
- • The London-listed FTSE 250 investment company, managed by Neuberger Berman (founded 1939), continues its focus on direct equity investments in private companies with a diversified portfolio across industries and vintage years.
- • Five-year performance metrics demonstrate strong returns: 8% annualized return on direct equity investments, 20% uplift to carrying value on realized and partially realized investments, and a 2.8x aggregate multiple of cost on realized investments as of April 30, 2026.
- • Neuberger Berman, an independent, employee-owned investment manager, leverages its private markets platform, deal flow, and relationships to source and manage NBPE's portfolio of hand-picked private company investments.
- • The name change aligns the listed investment company more closely with its manager's branding while maintaining its strategy of generating long-term growth through direct private equity exposure.
Summary
NB Private Equity Partners Limited has officially transitioned to Neuberger Private Equity Partners Limited effective June 12, 2026, completing a corporate rebranding that received shareholder approval and subsequent regulatory authorization. The announcement on June 11, 2026 confirmed the effective date of the name change, which brings the London-listed investment company's corporate identity into closer alignment with its manager, Neuberger Berman.
The renamed entity continues operations as a FTSE 250-listed investment company focused on direct equity investments in private companies. Neuberger Berman, a private and independent investment manager founded in 1939 and structured as employee-owned, manages the portfolio through its private markets investment platform. The company remains dedicated to sourcing direct investments in private companies alongside leading global private equity managers, leveraging Neuberger Berman's institutional relationships, deal flow capabilities, and investment expertise.
Performance data as of April 30, 2026 underscores the investment strategy's effectiveness: the portfolio generated an 8% five-year annualized return on direct equity investments, demonstrated a 20% uplift to carrying value on realized and partially realized investments over the five-year period, and achieved a 2.8x aggregate multiple of cost on realized investments. These metrics reflect the value creation delivered through Neuberger Berman's selective investment approach and portfolio management discipline. The company's investment portfolio maintains diversification across industry sectors, investment vintage years, and underlying private equity manager relationships, reducing concentration risk while capturing opportunities across market cycles.
Neuberger Berman has earned recognition for its commitment to responsible investing practices, achieving top scores (5 stars) in the most recent Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) assessment for its integration of environmental, social, and governance factors within private equity strategies. The name change formalizes the strategic branding alignment while the investment philosophy and operational structure remain consistent with the manager's long-term, client-aligned approach to private markets investing.
The renamed entity continues operations as a FTSE 250-listed investment company focused on direct equity investments in private companies. Neuberger Berman, a private and independent investment manager founded in 1939 and structured as employee-owned, manages the portfolio through its private markets investment platform. The company remains dedicated to sourcing direct investments in private companies alongside leading global private equity managers, leveraging Neuberger Berman's institutional relationships, deal flow capabilities, and investment expertise.
Performance data as of April 30, 2026 underscores the investment strategy's effectiveness: the portfolio generated an 8% five-year annualized return on direct equity investments, demonstrated a 20% uplift to carrying value on realized and partially realized investments over the five-year period, and achieved a 2.8x aggregate multiple of cost on realized investments. These metrics reflect the value creation delivered through Neuberger Berman's selective investment approach and portfolio management discipline. The company's investment portfolio maintains diversification across industry sectors, investment vintage years, and underlying private equity manager relationships, reducing concentration risk while capturing opportunities across market cycles.
Neuberger Berman has earned recognition for its commitment to responsible investing practices, achieving top scores (5 stars) in the most recent Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) assessment for its integration of environmental, social, and governance factors within private equity strategies. The name change formalizes the strategic branding alignment while the investment philosophy and operational structure remain consistent with the manager's long-term, client-aligned approach to private markets investing.
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