26th Sep 2018 07:00
News Release
Guernsey, 26 September 2018
NAV increases by 0.2%
· Princess Private Equity Holding Limited's (Princess) net asset value increased by 0.2% to EUR 11.21 per share
· Portfolio developments (0.4%) were positive and currency movements slightly negative
· Princess received distributions of EUR 8.5 million and invested EUR 2.1 million over the month
The direct investment Universal Hospital Services (UHS), a leading US-based provider of healthcare technology management and services solutions, was the largest contributor to NAV growth during August. UHS signed a definitive agreement to merge with NASDAQ-listed Federal Street Acquisition Corp. (FSAC), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Boston-based private equity group Thomas H. Lee Partners. The transaction value represents an uplift for Princess of EUR 2.1 million (34%) over the carrying value as of 31 July 2018. The combined entity will operate under the name Agiliti Inc. and will apply to list its stock on the NASDAQ exchange. Existing shareholders will receive Agiliti shares and cash proceeds from this merger. Completion of the transaction is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2018 and is subject to regulatory approvals as well as FSAC shareholder approval.
Princess received distributions of EUR 8.5 million, predominantly from Princess' mature legacy fund portfolio, and invested EUR 2.1 million during the month.
At portfolio level, KinderCare Education, the largest private early education provider in the US, closed the acquisition of Rainbow Child Care Center, the eighth largest childcare provider in the US with 150 centers across 16 states. The acquisition will expand KinderCare's national presence in the US, providing childcare services to more than 185'000 children in 40 states. The acquisition is expected to generate significant synergies and economies of scale. Rainbow is considered an attractive investment due to its compelling track record in opening new centers. Rainbow has standardized its process related to market research, site selection and build-out capabilities, allowing the company to construct and open new centers in a short timeline. As a result, the acquisition is expected to accelerate KinderCare's expansion activities by leveraging Rainbow's expertise.
Further information is available in the monthly report, which can be accessed via: http://www.princess-privateequity.net/financialreports.
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About Princess
Princess is an investment holding company founded in 1999 and domiciled in Guernsey. It invests, inter alia, in private equity and private debt investments. Princess is advised in its investment activities by Partners Group, a global private markets investment management firm with EUR 67.1 billion in investment programs under management in private equity, private debt, private real estate and private infrastructure. Princess aims to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth and an attractive dividend yield. Princess is traded on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (ticker: PEY for the Euro Quote; PEYS for the Sterling Quote).
Contacts
Princess Private Equity Holding Limited:
www.princess-privateequity.net
Registered Number: 35241
LEI: 54930038LU8RDPFFVJ57
Investor relations contact
George Crowe
Phone: +44 (0)20 7575 2771
Email: [email protected]
Media relations contact
Jenny Blinch
Phone: +44 207 575 2571
Email: [email protected]
www.partnersgroup.com
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