Recent liquidity events related to portfolio companies in which PIF invests through its private equity holdings
Potential benefits of secondaries
A key benefit of a private equity strategy focused on secondary offerings is its potential to provide an enhanced liquidity profile compared to a primary-focused strategy. Because secondary investors enter after the investment period is complete, the underlying portfolio is much closer to the point of realization. This typically allows investors to mitigate the J-curve and shorten the duration of their investment.
Pomona enhanced liquidity
Pomona typically purchases seasoned funds well into their 10-year life cycle whose commitments are 70–90% called. Pomona Capital manages the Pomona Investment Fund (PIF) portfolio to receive cash distributions as the more mature assets are realized, while also adding younger assets to the portfolio that are expected to enter the growth phase. This maturity profile has led to an enhanced liquidity profile and, in our view, puts PIF in a strong position to comfortably meet its outstanding commitments and to nimbly respond to new investment opportunities.
31% Average annual portfolio liquidity1, 2 (as % of NAV)
9.2% Annual distribution3 to shareholders (as % of NAV)
Notable liquidity events
Below is a list of articles that discuss recent liquidity events related to portfolio companies in which PIF invests through its private equity holdings.4 For more information, please refer to the links associated with each headline.
Accela Advances Momentum with New Strategic Investment from Francisco Partners
Accela, the trusted provider of cloud solutions at the heart of government, announced a strategic growth investment from Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses. Berkshire Partners will remain a significant investor with an equal equity holding in Accela. Serving more than 300 million citizens worldwide and delivering strong 2023 fiscal year momentum, Accela offers agencies a unified suite of cloud solutions and a single cloud-based platform to accelerate government modernization, deliver critical services and build stronger communities. Accela’s Civic Platform powers major state and local governments, streamlining the internal and residential government experience for Dallas, Texas; Seattle, Washington; the State of California; Abu Dhabi; cities and counties across Florida; and more.
GTCR to Acquire Once for All from Warburg Pincus
GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Once For All, a leading compliance and supply chain management software provider, from Warburg Pincus. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Basingstoke, United Kingdom and Paris, France, Once For All is a compliance and supply chain management software platform serving the construction industry primarily in the United Kingdom and France. Once For All serves as a SaaS-based network of over 150,000 construction and facilities management companies, enabling contractors and property owners to manage their supply chain of sub-contractors and ensure compliance with an increasingly complex set of public regulations and private standards. Once For All’s software suite also includes a two-sided marketplace that connects contractors and property owners with qualified suppliers looking to source new business opportunities.
Brillio Announces Investment by The Orogen Group
Brillio, a leading digital transformation services and solutions provider, announced a significant milestone in its growth journey with the addition of The Orogen Group as a strategic investor. Founded in 2014, Brillio is the partner of choice for many Fortune 1000 companies and among the fastest-growing digital technology service providers. Bain Capital Private Equity, which acquired a stake in the company in 2019, will continue to be a strategic investor and support the company’s next growth chapter. Over the last four years, Brillio has grown at an industry-leading rate, made four strategic acquisitions, and invested significantly in product innovation, customer service and go-to-market strategy.
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Completes Acquisition of Focus Financial Partners
Focus Financial Partners Inc., a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (CD&R) and Stone Point Capital LLC announced that they have completed the previously announced acquisition of Focus by funds affiliated with CD&R and Stone Point in an all-cash transaction for an enterprise value in excess of $7 billion.
Fidelis tests IPO investors with exotic structure
Fidelis Insurance is testing the limits of the tentative U.S. IPO recovery by launching a US$323 million NYSE offering with a bold corporate structure that splits the Bermuda-based reinsurer’s balance sheet from its underwriting function. JP Morgan, Barclays and Jefferies are leading the sale of 5.7 million new shares and 11.3 million shares from selling shareholders, including Crestview Partners, CVC Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs’ investments unit and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The sponsors also hold stakes in the MGU platform.
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