Overview
Apax Global Alpha aims to provide its shareholders with capital appreciation from its investment portfolio (target NAV returns are 12–15% per annum) and regular dividends (5% of the NAV per annum, payable semi-annually). Apax Global Alpha invests as a limited partner in private equity funds raised and advised by Apax Partners, and is a direct investor in debt and equity instruments which are sourced through leveraging the insight and global reach of Apax Partners.
Apax Global Alpha offers a way for investors to access private equity investments through a listed vehicle. To avoid the problem of cash drag that is often associated with investment in private equity, Apax Global Alpha may also invest in what it terms as derived investments. These derived investments include investments in public and private debt, and may also include some investments in listed equities.
An investor in Apax Global Alpha has exposure to equity stakes in around 60 underlying unlisted companies and around 30 derived investments.
The Apax Partners funds are focused on four sectors: tech, services, healthcare and consumer. Over $60bn has been committed to Apax funds over the firm’s 40+ year history.
You can access the company’s website here
Fundamentals
Price
Research History
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06 Apr 2023 82 min read
QuotedData’s Economic and Political Monthly Roundup April 2023
Economic and Political Monthly Roundup Investment companies | Monthly | April 2023 A collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from the comments made by chairs and investment managers of investment companies – have a read and make your own minds up. Please remember that nothing in this note is designed to encourage […]
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20 Aug 2021 12 min read
Apax Global Alpha – Impressive progress
Impressive progress Apax Global Alpha (whose ticker is APAX, but has been abbreviated throughout this note as AGA) has made impressive progress over the first six months of 2021, as its interim results demonstrate. The pace of realisations and distributions within its private equity portfolio has continued since and we estimate that its NAV has […]
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10 Mar 2021 23 min read
Apax Global Alpha Limited – An abundance of alpha
An abundance of alpha Apax Global Alpha (whose ticker is APAX, but has been abbreviated throughout as AGA) has been listed for just over five years, but has been in operation for well over a decade. AGA provides access to the private equity expertise of Apax Partners. It also has a portfolio of derived investments, […]
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07 Apr 2020 5 min read
QuotedData’s Economic Roundup – April 2020
Economic & Political Roundup Kindly sponsored by Allianz A collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from the comments made by chairmen and investment managers of investment companies – have a read and make your own minds up. Please remember that nothing in this note is designed to encourage you to buy or sell […]
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11 Sep 2019 3 min read
QuotedData’s investment companies roundup – September 2019
Investment Companies Roundup Kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford New research Over August, we published notes on Aberdeen Emerging Markets and JLEN Environmental Assets . You can read all these notes by clicking on the links above or by visiting www.quoteddata.com. In this issue Performance data – appetite for risk was generally down in August, as […]
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3 min read
QuotedData’s economic roundup – September 2019
Economic & Political Roundup Kindly sponsored by Polar Capital and Allianz A collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from the comments made by chairmen and investment managers of investment companies – have a read and make your own minds up. Please remember that nothing in this note is designed to encourage you […]
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05 Apr 2019 4 min read
QuotedData’s economic roundup – April 2019
Kindly sponsored by Polar Capital Economic & Political Roundup A collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from the comments made by chairmen and investment managers of investment companies – have a read and make your own minds up. Please remember that nothing in this note is designed to encourage you to buy […]
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14 Sep 2018 2 min read
QuotedData’s Economic round up – September 2018
QuotedData’s Economic round up – September 2018 is a collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from the comments made by chairmen and investment managers of investment companies – have a read and make your own minds up. Please remember that nothing in this note is designed to encourage you to buy or sell […]
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11 Jul 2018 1 min read
QuotedData’s investment companies roundup – July 2018
QuotedData’s investment companies roundup – July 2018 is our latest roundup of news; price, NAV and discount movements; flows in and out of the sector and report on full year dividends announced over the month of June 2018. Kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford. July Investment Companies Roundup Money raised and returned in June Newcomer to the market, Yew Grove […]
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14 Jun 2017 1 min read
QuotedData investment companies roundup – June 2017
QuotedData investment companies roundup – June 2017 – is our latest roundup of news; price, NAV and discount movements; flows in and out of the sector and report on full year dividends announced over the month of May 2017. Kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford. June Investment Companies Roundup Japan was one of the best places to be […]
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16 May 2017 2 min read
QuotedData investment companies roundup – May 2017
QuotedData investment companies roundup: Our latest roundup of news; price, NAV and discount movements; flows in and out of the sector and report on full year dividends announced over the month of April 2017. Kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford. Money in: The only new launch in April was EJF Investments, a £69m fund trying to take advantage of […]
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10 Apr 2017 1 min read
QuotedData’s round up of views on the global economy – April 2017
A collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from the comments made by chairmen and investment managers of investment companies – have a read and make your own minds up. Please remember that nothing in this note is designed to encourage you to buy or sell any of the companies mentioned. Kindly sponsored […]
News
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04 Mar 2025 1 min read
Optimistic outlook for Apax Global Alpha despite modest year
Apax Global Alpha (APAX) announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024. The company delivered a NAV total return of 0.8% (or 3.0% in constant currency) with negative impacts from the decrease in its private equity portfolio and retail investments weighing on returns. The three core sectors of Tech, Services, and Internet/Consumer […]
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28 Feb 2025 1 min read
Apax Funds invest in CohnReznick
Apax Global Alpha says that it expects to invest approximately €35m in CohnReznick LLP on a look-through basis. This will be through its commitment to the Apax XI Fund which announced on 26 February that it has agreed to invest in CohnReznick, which it describes as one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms […]
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08 Jan 2025 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 8 January 2025 – APAX
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 8 January 2025: The Apax IX Fund, in which Apax Global Alpha Limited (APAX) is a limited partner, announced that portfolio company Paycor (PYCR) a leading provider of human capital management software, has entered into a definitive agreement with Paychex to be acquired in an all-cash transaction for $22.50 per share. […]
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10 Dec 2024 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 10 December 2024 – APAX, AGT, PCTN, GPE, UKW
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 10 December 2024: Apax IX Fund in which Apax Global Alpha Limited (APAX) is a limited partner, has announced the full sale of its minority co-control stake in AssuredPartners, a leading mid-market property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. This transaction is expected to deliver […]
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27 Nov 2024 3 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 27 November 2024 – AGA, CORD, JARA, BIOG, PSH
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 27 November: APAX Global Alpha (AGA) has announced that it expects to invest approximately €28m in the accountancy and advisory practice of Evelyn Partners on a look-through basis. On 25 November 2024, the Apax XI Fund, in which AGA is a limited partner, announced that it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire Evelyn […]
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04 Sep 2024 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 4 September 2024 – AGA, GOT, MIGO
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 4 September 2024: Apax Global Alpha Limited (AGA), the closed-ended investment company providing access to the Apax Private Equity Funds, today announced that it expects to invest approximately €12m in Altus Fire & Life Safety on a look-through basis. On 3 September 2024, Apax XI, in which AGA is a limited […]
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29 Aug 2024 1 min read
Apax Global Alpha invests in Veriforce through Apax XI
Apax Global Alpha (AGA) has announced that it expects to invest approximately €29m in Veriforce on a look-through basis as the Apax XI Fund, in which AGA is a limited partner, has announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Veriforce, a global provider of supply chain risk management […]
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12 Aug 2024 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 12 August 2024 – APAX
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 12 August 2024: Apax Global Alpha ( APAX) has provided an update on the Apax Funds’ intention to take private technology consultancy, Thoughtworks. As part of the transaction, Apax XI and co-investors will purchase all the outstanding shares in Thoughtworks, whilst Apax IX, alongside related co-investors, will roll its entire stake […]
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07 Aug 2024 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 7 August 2024 – APAX, CORD, JAM, CLI
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 7 August 2024: Apax Global Alpha Limited (APAX), announced that it expects to invest approximately €2.5m in greytHR on a look-through basis, a leading full suite human resource management software platform in India. The transaction is due to close in Q3 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited […]
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06 Aug 2024 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 6 August 2024 – APAX, THRL
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 6 August 2024: Apax Global Alpha (APAX) announced that Thoughtworks, a portfolio company in the Apax IX Fund, in which Apax Global Alpha Limited is a limited partner, has entered into a definitive agreement to be taken private by Apax Funds for $4.40 per share, which implies a total enterprise value […]
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18 Jul 2024 1 min read
APAX sells AffiniPay
The Apax X Fund (which Apax Global Alpha has a stake in) has announced the sale of its minority stake in AffiniPay. AffiniPay is a market leader in professional services software and payments serving legal, accounting, architectural, engineering and construction firms. The buyers are Genstar Capital and TA Associates (TA Associates has been a stakeholder […]
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16 Jul 2024 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 16 July 2024 – VNH, APAX
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 16 July 2024: VietNam Holding (VNH) has provided a monthly update for June 2024. The company noted that Vietnam has continued its recent economic momentum, enjoying GDP growth of 6.9% over the second quarter. Shares in the company were up 4% for the month. Apax Global Alpha (APAX) has announced that […]
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11 Jul 2024 1 min read
Apax Global Alpha’s manager sells remaining stake in Genius Sports
Apax Global Alpha (AGA) has announced that The Apax IX Fund, in which AGA is a limited partner, has sold its remaining shares in Genius Sports Limited, which it describes as a leading provider of sports data, content, and technology powering the global sports, betting, and media ecosystem. AGA says that, including prior distributions, this […]
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01 Jul 2024 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 1 July 2024 – HGT, CORD, BPCR, PINT, APAX, MHN
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 1 July 2024: HG Capital Trust (HGT) has agreed to the sale of F24, a leading European software-as-a-service provider for Business Resilience solutions. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed and completion is subject to closing conditions. However the transaction will value HGT’s investment in F24 at c.£18.4m. This would […]
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26 Jun 2024 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 June 2024 – APAX, BNKR
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 June 2024: Apax Global Alpha (APAX) announced several updates including the retirement of Tim Breedon from the board and the commencement of a previously announced buyback programme which allows the company repurchase to up to 14.99% of its issued share capital. We also have: Interim results from Bankers including moves […]
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07 May 2024 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 7 May 2023 – APAX, SEIT, AEIT
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 7 May 2023: An affiliate of the Apax IX Fund in which Apax Global Alpha Limited (APAX) is a limited partner, announced the sale of its controlling interest in Healthium MedTech Ltd, a leading Indian medical devices player. This transaction values the look-through investment in Healthium at approximately €22.7m. This represents […]
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24 Apr 2024 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 24 April 2024 – APAX, ORIT, CAT, CATC, GRID, OCI
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 24 April 2024: Apax Global Alpha (APAX) is investing about €8m (through its investment in Apax Digital II) into IANS, “a leading provider of tech-enabled research and advisory services in the information security industry”. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2024. Octopus Renewables Infrastructure (ORIT) has signed a power […]
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18 Apr 2024 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 18 April 2024 – APAX, CVCE, CVCG, HEIT, HOME, PCA, GRP
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 18 April 2024: Apax Global Alpha (through its interest in Apax XI) is investing about €36m in Zellis Group. Zellis is leading provider of payroll and HR software solutions to customers in the UK and Ireland and an emerging leader in the global benefits administration software market, serving approximately one third […]
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05 Mar 2024 3 min read
Apax Global Alpha pleads case for continuation as vote looms
Apax Global Alpha says that its NAV return for the year ended 31 December 2023 was 4.1%. This is a long way behind the return on the MSCI World Index for the year of almost 20%. The chairman notes that deal activity in private equity was more muted during the first half of 2023, but […]
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28 Feb 2024 1 min read
Apax Global alpha investing €5.1m in Integrated Environmental Solutions
Apax Global Alpha (AGA) has announced that the Apax Global Impact Fund (AGI), in which AGA is a limited partner, has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Integrated Environmental Solutions, which AGA describes as a leader in providing software to optimise a building’s energy use. AGA is investing approximately €5.1m on a look-through basis. […]
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08 Feb 2024 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 8 February 2024 – DGI9, BIPS, APAX, SYNC, HEIT, SHIP, AIRE, HLCL
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 8 February 2024: Digital 9’s (DGI9) sale of Verne Global may take longer than expected to close as the Icelandic anti-trust authority wants to look at the transaction. The company warns that this could add between 90 and 135 days to the wait for the final sign off of the deal. […]
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02 Feb 2024 4 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 2 February 2024 – AGA, GRID, HGT, BCPT, RGL, GCP, SHIP, GABI, VEIL, CGL
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 2 February 2024: On 1 February 2024, Apax XI Fund announced that it had closed the acquisition of WGSN, a consumer trend forecaster, from Ascential Plc. Apax Global Alpha (AGA), which is a limited partner in Apax XI, says that it has invested approximately €21.5m in WGSN on a look-through basis […]
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27 Oct 2023 1 min read
Apax Global Alpha announces investment in GAN Integrity
Apax Global Alpha (AGA) has announced that the Apax Global Impact Fund (AGI), in which it is a limited partner, has acquired GAN Integrity, which it describes as a leading provider of technology that enables proactive, integrated, real-time management and monitoring of third-party and employee risk, ethics and compliance. AGA says that the investment will […]
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11 Oct 2023 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 11 October 2023 – APAX, IPU
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 11 October 2023: Apax Global Alpha (APAX) announced that it has invested approximately €16.6m in Bazooka Candy Brands. Apax’s Internet/Consumer sector team, working in partnership with Bazooka’s management team, will look to stand the company up as an independent business and build on the success of Bazooka’s global portfolio of confectionery […]
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10 Oct 2023 1 min read
QuotedData’s Investment Trust Forum 2023
Welcome to the videos from the Investment Trust Forum 2023. The conference was for investment analysts, research committees and portfolio managers from all the major asset management groups, banks, stockbrokers, wealth managers and IFA networks and offered presentations and panel discussions on a range of topics. We were pleased to have panel sponsorship from Witan […]
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06 Sep 2023 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 6 September 2023 – AGA, LXI, PHP
In QuotedData’s morning briefing for 6 September: Apax Global Alpha Limited (AGA) announced its results for the six months to 30 June 2023. Total NAV Return was 2.4%. Overall performance was supported by growth in the Private Equity portfolio and strong returns from the company’s debt investments. In Private Equity, Total NAV Return was 1.9% […]
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02 Jun 2023 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 2 June 2023
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 2 June 2023: Apax Global Alpha (APAX) has announced that it expects to invest approximately €1.7m in Swing Education on a look-through basis, via the Apax Global Impact Fund (AGIF). APAX Partners describes Swing Education as “a pioneering online marketplace that connects schools and substitute teachers”. Founded in 2015 by former […]
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16 May 2023 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 16 May 2023
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 16 May 2023: Apax Global Alpha (APAX) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant minority stake in IBS Software through the Apax XI Fund in which APAX is a limited partner. IBS is a leading provider of modern software solutions to the global travel and logistics industry. […]
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02 Mar 2023 3 min read
Apax Global Alpha hit by falls in listed equities
Apax Global Alpha delievered a total return of -7.4% over 2022, driven by a -11.3% return on its private equity portfolio, offset by a +1.9% return on its portfolio of derived investments (see our notes on the company for an explanation of what this entails). [Strangely, the chairman’s statement makes no reference to the trust’s […]
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02 Feb 2023 1 min read
Apax backs Magaya and updates on 2022
Apax Global Alpha made a $90m commitment to Apax Digital Fund II (ADF II) in 2021. Yesterday ADF II announced an investment in Magaya, a leading digital freight software platform that automates critical workflows for international logistics providers (magaya.com). ADF II’s investment forms part of a 50:50 recapitalisation alongside financial sponsor LLR Partners and other […]
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13 Jan 2023 1 min read
Apax Global Alpha boost from Duck Creek sale
Apax Global Alpha (AGA) has announced that the Apax VIII Fund, in which AGA is a limited partner, has announced that its portfolio company Duck Creek Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners for US$19.00 per share in cash. The transaction values AGA’s current look-through investment in Duck […]
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1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 13 January 2023
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 13 January 2023: Marble Point Loan Financing says that Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, has effective today acquired Marble Point Credit Management LLC, the fund’s investment manager. We also have news of a disposal by Apax
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10 Nov 2022 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 10 November 2022
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 10 November 2022: JZ Capital Partners (JZCP) is clawing its way back to normality, reporting an NAV at 31 August 2022 of $4.71, up from $4.29 at 28 February 2022, and a much less problematic debt burden – now just reduced to a $45.0m Senior Term Loan Facility due 26 January […]
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22 Sep 2022 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 22 September 2022
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 22 September 2022: Pantheon Infrastructure’s (PINT) first set of figures, covering the period from launch to 30 June 2022, show that £98m was invested at that date, but as of today £344m or 88% of the £400m IPO proceeds have been deployed. As we know, the subscription share exercise raised a […]
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14 Sep 2022 4 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 14 September 2022
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 14 September 2022: Middlefield Canadian Income (MCT) has posted its half-year results for the six months to 30 June 2022, during which time its NAV rose by 3.4% while its share price was also up by 2,5%. The Canadian stock market outperformed most global indices even though over the period. Two […]
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05 Aug 2022 4 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 5 August 2022
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 5 August 2022: Fidelity European (FEV) has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2022. During the period, FEV’s total return was -12.0%, which it says compares to a total return of -15.1% for the FTSE World Europe (ex UK) Index which is the Company’s Benchmark Index. […]
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26 Jul 2022 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 July 2022
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 July 2022: The Allianz technology team has moved en masse across to Voya Financial and it is now the investment adviser to Allianz Technology (ATT). The board is confident that there will be minimal impact on the management of the portfolio, It is anticipated that there will be no change […]
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28 Jun 2022 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 28 June 2022
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 28 June 2022: Pharmakon Advisors, the investment manager of BioPharma Credit (BPCR) says that it notes the announcement released yesterday by Ipsen regarding its planned purchase of Epizyme Inc. BioPharma Credit has a $110m investment in a senior secured loan to Epizyme which would be prepaid upon the closing of the […]
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07 Jun 2022 1 min read
Apax bids for EcoOnline
Apax X, one of the funds that Apax Global Alpha has backed (to the tune of $450m in July 2019), is making an agreed bid for EcoOnline. On 2 June 2022, the Apax X Fund announced that it has reached an agreement with the board of EcoOnline Holding AS, an Environment, Health and Safety software-as-a-service […]
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06 May 2022 1 min read
QuotedData’s weekly news show 6th May 2022
Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live, on Facebook or on YouTube. In this week’s show, James Carthew and Andrew McHattie covered the week’s top stories: Weiss Korea Witan Apax Global Alpha Greencoat UK Wind EP Global Opportunities abrdn China This week’s interview was with Gary Moglione of […]
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07 Apr 2022 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 7 April 2022
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 7 April 2022: Augmentum Fintech (AUGM) is getting a boost from a series C financing round for Grover (a Berlin-based consumer tech platform). Grover has raised $330m in equity and debt. Augmentum will write up the value of its stake by £24.1m (more than double – Augmentum first invested in Grover […]
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22 Mar 2022 1 min read
Apax backs ClearBank
On 21 March 2022, The Apax Digital Fund and Apax Digital Fund II, both of which are investments in Apax Global Alpha’s portfolio, announced an investment in ClearBank, one of the largest next-generation clearing and embedded banking platforms in the UK. On a look through basis, Apax Global Alpha is expected to invest about €5.4m. […]
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08 Mar 2022 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 8 March 2022
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 8 March 2022: JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income (JEMI) says its exposure to Russian securities amounts to three stocks, which are now valued at 0.25% of NAV (down from 3.6% at the end of January). Crystal Amber’s (CRS) shareholder meeting to approve its new investment strategy and management agreement saw significant […]
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14 Feb 2022 1 min read
Double acquisition for Apax Global Alpha
Double acquisition for Apax Global Alpha – The Apax X Fund, in which Apax Global Alpha (APAX) is a limited partner, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alcumus, a global leader in technology-led risk management and compliance solutions. Apax X has also signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling […]
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06 Dec 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 6 December 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 6 December 2021: Foresight Sustainable Forestry (FSF) has announced that Blackmead Forestry II, which FSF has an option to acquire, has fully completed the purchase of two substantial afforestation opportunities in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Rorie Hill, one of the key afforestation opportunities, has a freehold area of 303 hectares and […]
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02 Nov 2021 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 2 November 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 2 November 2021: VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities (GSEO) says it has invested £30m of the £78m it committed to fund innovative net zero flexible power generation projects in the UK. The initial tranche will fund the construction of one project in Nottinghamshire, UK, consisting of a 10MW high efficiency combined […]
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01 Nov 2021 3 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 1 November 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 1 November 2021: Murray Income (MUT) has entered into a three-year multi-currency revolving credit facility of £50m with The Bank of Nova Scotia, London Branch, which replaces the Company’s £20m facility with Scotiabank Europe PLC. Under its terms, MUT has the option to increase the level of the commitment to £70m […]
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06 Oct 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 6 October 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 6 October 2021: Apax X, of which Apax Global Alpha (APAX) is a limited partner, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in Eating Recovery Center, a leading provider of eating disorder and mood and anxiety treatment in the US, in partnership with Oak HC/FT and management. […]
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17 Sep 2021 1 min read
QuotedData’s weekly news show 17 September 2021
QuotedData’s weekly news show 17 September 2021 Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live, on Facebook or on YouTube. In this week’s show, James Carthew covered the week’s top stories: GCP Asset Backed Income Schroder UK Public Private Apax Global Alpha This week’s interview was with Robin Parbrook […]
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2 min read
QD view – private equity – silly cheap
As we discussed in Friday’s news show, it has been a good week for private equity investors. Hg Capital said it had sold its investment in supply chain management software company Achilles at a 20% premium to its last valuation, adding 0.9% to NAV. Apax Global Alpha announced an 89% uplift in the value of […]
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16 Sep 2021 2 min read
Apax hails Thoughtworks IPO
Apax hails Thoughtworks IPO – The Apax IX Fund, in which Apax Global Alpha is a limited partner, is an indirect shareholder in Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. Following Thoughtworks’ announcement on the 14 September 2021 of the pricing of its initial public offering of common […]
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08 Sep 2021 1 min read
Apax invests in T-Mobile
Apax invests in T-Mobile – one of the underlying funds held by Apax Global Alpha, Apax X Fund, is part of a consortium with Warburg Pincus LLP which has agreed to buy T-Mobile Netherlands Holding B.V. (“T-Mobile”), the European telecommunications operator. On a look through basis, Apax Global Alpha’s share of the deal is about […]
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01 Sep 2021 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 1 September 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 1 September 2021: PS VII Master (PSVII), an affiliated co-investment vehicle of Pershing Square Holdings (PSH) has notified Vivendi S.E. that it plans to exercise its option to acquire 52,769,098 ordinary shares of Universal Music Group, representing 2.9% of the company, for approximately $21.78 per share. This comes after the board of PSH’s […]
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20 Aug 2021 1 min read
QuotedData’s weekly news show 20 August 2021
QuotedData’s weekly news show 20 August 2021 Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live, on Facebook or on YouTube. In this week’s show, James Carthew covered the week’s top stories: Apax Global Alpha Electra Pershing Square Watch it again here This week’s interview was with Abby Glennie from Aberdeen […]
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3 min read
QD view – growth works, value works, cash not so good
At QuotedData, we don’t tend to make too much of a fuss about interim reports from investment companies. However, with the summer lull upon us, we have had a closer look than we might otherwise have at some interim statements this week and some interesting things have emerged. Good returns from growth-focused private equity Part […]
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19 Aug 2021 2 min read
Apax Global Alpha goes from strength to strength
Apax Global Alpha goes from strength to strength – Apax Global Alpha’s results for the first six months of 2021 are impressive. Highlights are: Total NAV return of 17.4% – driven by returns of 24.5% from the private equity portfolio and 9.8% from the derived investment portfolio (debt and equity positions in companies that Apax […]
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05 Aug 2021 2 min read
Apax funds see hefty gains over Q2
Apax funds see hefty gains over Q2 – Apax Global Alpha holds a portfolio of private equity funds and derived investments (equity and debt positions in companies that the Apax team knows well). This morning, Apax Global Alpha posted valuation statements for each of the underlying Apax funds that it holds. We think that there […]
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04 Aug 2021 3 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 4 August 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 4 August 2021: One of Schroder British Opportunities’s (SBO) private equity holdings, Rapyd, has completed a $300m Series E funding round. The global Fintech as a Service company had recently acquired Valitor, a European payments and card issuing company and also launched a venture arm. The additional funds will enable Rapyd to […]
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22 Jul 2021 1 min read
Apax benefits from Paycor IPO
Apax benefits from Paycor IPO – The Apax IX Fund, which Apax Global Alpha is invested in a limited partner, is an indirect shareholder in Paycor, a leading U.S. provider of payroll and HR-related software. On 20 July 2021 Paycor announced the pricing of its initial public offering of common stock (IPO) and shares of Paycor […]
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14 Jul 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 14 July 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 14 July 2021: Apax Digital Fund, which is backed by Apax Global Alpha, is making an investment in Tide as part of a series C funding round. Tide, a business financial platform offering business accounts and related banking services, as well as a comprehensive set of integrated software solutions, is already a […]
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06 Jul 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 6 July 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 6 July 2021: Chrysalis Investments (CHRY) has acquired a $67m investment in US based cybersecurity firm Deep Instinct. The investment consists of both an issuance of new equity and acquisition of shares from existing shareholders. The additional investment of new equity means Deep Instinct has raised approximately $240m to date. The investment represents a […]
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24 Jun 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 24 June 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 24 June 2021: The Apax Digital Fund, in which Apax Global Alpha (APAX) is a limited partner, has invested in Revolution Prep, a national provider of online academic tutoring and test preparation services. APAX is expected to invest approximately €3.6m in the company on a look through basis. The investment will be used […]
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16 Jun 2021 1 min read
Apax X fund invests in CyberGrants
The Apax X fund (Apax X), in which Apax Global Alpha (APAX) limited partner, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in CyberGrants, a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SAAS) solutions for corporate social responsibility (CSR), employee engagement, and volunteer management. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2021, subject to […]
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14 Jun 2021 1 min read
Apax Global Alpha announces look-through exposure to Silicon Valley’s Infogain
It was announced on 11 June 2021 that the Apax X fund (Apax X), in which Apax Global Alpha (APAX) is a limited partner, was to acquire a majority ownership stake in Infogain, a Silicon Valley-based leader in digital platforms and software engineering services. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2021. On a look-through basis, […]
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27 May 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 27 May 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 27 May 2021: Apax Global Alpha is committing $90m to the new Apax Digital Fund II. like Apax Digital, the new fund will invest in a balanced portfolio of minority equity and growth buyout opportunities in mid-market technology companies globally. Apax has a longstanding focus on the technology sector and a global reach. […]
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25 May 2021 3 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 25 May 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 25 May 2021 – Lowland (LWI), the UK equity income fund, reported its interim results to 31 March 2021, with a total NAV return of 33.0% coming in well ahead of its benchmark (the FTSE all-share index). LWI’s focus on the industrial and financial sectors, as well as its value bias, drove performance. […]
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20 May 2021 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 20 May 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 20 May 2021: Fidelity Asian Values has announced that Kate Bolsover has been appointed as a non-executive director and senior independent director of City Merchants High Income. JPMorgan China Growth & Income has issued a further 50,000 ordinary shares for cash at 836 pence per share under its ordinary share block listing […]
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14 May 2021 1 min read
Apax Global Alpha sees NAV uplift from Global-e IPO
Apax Global Alpha (AGA) has announced that Global-e has completed its IPO and started trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, which based on the closing price on 12 May 2021 has led to an uplift of approximately 0.9% of AGA’s Adjusted NAV (or €0.02 per share) at 31 March 2021. The IPO was a […]
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Apax Global Alpha gets ultra-premium pet food exposure through Nulo
Apax Global Alpha (AGA) has announced Apax X, in which it holds a limited partnership interest, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in Nulo, which it describes an ultra-premium pet food company. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. Aga says […]
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28 Apr 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 28 April 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 28 April 2021 – Vietnam Enterprise (VEIL) delivered a 22.8% total NAV return over its financial year to 31 December 2020. This represented a 5.4% outperformance of its benchmark. Performance was led by its exposure to the banking sector, notably Asia Commericial Bank. Vietnam Prosperity Bank and Techcombank also notably contributed […]
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25 Mar 2021 1 min read
Apax backs Rodenstock
Apax backs Rodenstock – the Apax X Fund, in which Apax Global Alpha has an investment (as a limited partner – in total it committed to invest about $450m in the fund), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Rodenstock Group, a leading manufacturer of premium ophthalmic lenses. […]
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19 Mar 2021 1 min read
QuotedData’s weekly news show 19 March 2021
QuotedData’s weekly news show 19 March 2021 Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live, on Facebook or on Youtube. In this week’s show, James Carthew covered the week’s top stories: James Anderson of Scottish Mortgage retirement announcement Apax Global Alpha update Richard Williams also covered: Supermarket Income REIT […]
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QuotedData’s morning briefing 19 March 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 19 March 2021: Further to an announcement on 18 March 2021 after the market had closed, Future Fund Board of Guardians has sold 32.7m ordinary shares in Apax Global Alpha Ltd (AGA) at a price of 180 pence per share. Future Fund no longer holds any ordinary shares in AGA. Furthermore, AGA did not receive […]
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17 Mar 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 17 March 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 17 March 2021 – UK Mortgages’s (UKML’s) interim results to 31 December 2020 delivered a 7.7% total NAV return. Chairman, Christopher Waldron, said the following in his notes: “Clearly, since those early days of the COVID-19 pandemic our worst fears over the extent of mortgage holidays and the consequences of other forbearance […]
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08 Mar 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 8 March 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 8 March 2021 – Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF) announced that strong operational performance has led to further significant growth in its NAV. As at 31 December 2020, the estimated unaudited NAV represented a 2.4% increase over the previous quarter. Post period end, the company has made further progress in the commissioning of […]
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05 Mar 2021 1 min read
QuotedData’s weekly news show 5 March 2021
QuotedData’s weekly news show 5 March 2021 Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live, on Facebook or on Youtube. In this week’s show, James Carthew covered the week’s top stories: City Merchants High Yield/Invesco Enhanced Income merger Apax Global Alpha results Gore Street Energy Storage update Strategic Equity […]
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02 Mar 2021 2 min read
Apax Global Alpha posts strong returns for 2020
Apax Global Alpha’s results for the year ended 31 December 2020 show the company generating a return of 14.8% on NAV, as the NAV hit €2.45 (219p) at the year end and the company declared dividends totalling 10.15p for the year. The private equity portfolio generated a return of 25.4% in euros (the currency that […]
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26 Feb 2021 3 min read
QD view – the rewards of truly patient capital
One of this week’s highlights was Herald’s (HRI’s) annual results for the year ended 31 December 2020. The performance numbers are impressive, a 37% return on NAV and a 51% return for shareholders, helped by some discount narrowing. Herald also celebrated another milestone, you may remember that back in 2017, we published a note – […]
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12 Feb 2021 2 min read
Apax Global Alpha – Apax X acquiring majority stake in Herjavec Group
Apax Global Alpha (AGA) has announced that, on 11 February 2021, the Apax X Fund, in which AGA is a limited partner, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake of Herjavec Group (HG), a global Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) and cyber operations leader. The transaction is expected […]
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28 Jan 2021 1 min read
Apax sells Signavio
Apax sells Signavio – Apax Global Alpha says that the Apax Digital Fund, which Apax Global Alpha is a limited partner in, has agreed to sell Signavio, a leading provider of business transformation solutions, to SAP. The transaction values Apax Global Alpha’s look through investment in Signavio at approximately €8.7m. This represents an uplift of about 80% […]
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26 Jan 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 January 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 January 2021: Apax Global Alpha is investing €20m (indirectly, through its investment in Apax X Fund) in PIB Group, a leading independent specialist insurance intermediary launched in 2015. PIB is a highly diversified insurance distribution consolidator focusing on specialist commercial lines and non-standard personal lines products with deep expertise across both direct […]
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19 Jan 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 19 January 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 19 January 2021; Hg has held a minority position in TeamSystem since 2015, following its majority exit to a vehicle indirectly held by Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VII, L.P. A transaction has recently been agreed to transfer TeamSystem to a vehicle indirectly held by Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners IX, L.P. As […]
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05 Jan 2021 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 5 January 2021
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 5 January 2021: Apax Global Alpha says that Apax IX (one of the underlying funds that make up its portfolio) is selling a minority stake in Paycor. The transaction values the trust’s investment in Paycor at approximately €51m. This represents an uplift of about 30% and adds about €11.8m (€0.02 per share) to […]
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28 Oct 2020 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 28 October 2020
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 28 October 2020 – Apax Global Alpha (APAX) announced that Genius Sports Group, a portfolio company of the Apax IX fund, and dMY Technology Group, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), have agreed to combine. As a result of the business combination, GSG and dMY II shareholders will exchange their shares for […]
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22 Sep 2020 1 min read
Apax Global Alpha sells Neuraxpharm
Apax Global Alpha sells Neuraxpharm – The Apax VIII Fund, which Apax Global Alpha is invested in as a limited partner, has agreed to sell its stake in Neuraxpharm, a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of central nervous system disorders, to funds advised by Permira. The transaction is expected to close in […]
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17 Aug 2020 2 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 17 August 2020
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 17 August 2020: Following on from the news on 14 August that 2020 that UK Mortgages (UKML) had rejected M&G’s revised offer (we wrote about this here) of 70p per share, UKML’s board noted the following: “The board continues to believe that M&G Investment Management’s proposals undervalued the company and its […]
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22 Jul 2020 1 min read
QuotedData’s morning briefing 22 July 2020
In QuotedData’s morning briefing 22 July 2020: Apax Global Alpha (APAX) released a performance update covering the period to 30 June 2020. Salim Nathoo, part of the investment committee of APAX’s manager, noted: “Valuations of the Apax VIII and Apax IX funds recovered strongly in the second quarter of 2020, driven by an overall rebound in […]
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03 Mar 2020 2 min read
Apax has its best year since IPO
Apax has its best year since IPO – the 22.7% return on NAV that Apax Global Alpha posted for 2019 was its best result since its IPO in 2015. That figure is in euros, in sterling the return was 20.5%. The equity and debt portions of the portfolio generated returns of 9.1% and 11.8% respectively […]
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14 Aug 2019 2 min read
QuotedData’s other news 14 August 2019
It has been a busy morning of half-year results announcements. In QuotedData’s other news 14 August 2019: Apax Global Alpha (APAX) reported interim results to 30 June 2019; total NAV retur was +13.4% (+12.9% in constant currency terms). Last 12 months total NAV return was +14.4% (+12.2% constant currency) reflecting primarily strong performance of the private equity portfolio. Aberdeen Asian Income […]
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08 May 2019 1 min read
QuotedData’s other news 8 May 2019
JZ Capital Partners (JZCP) reported annual results covering the period to February 28, 2019. The company, which mainly invests in US and European microcap companies and US real estate, delivered an NAV return of +0.6%. David Zalaznick, JZCP’s co-founder and investment adviser, said: “We are pleased with the continued strong underlying performance of the US and European microcap […]
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05 Mar 2019 2 min read
Apax Global Alpha has strong results despite market negativity
Apax Global Alpha has strong results despite market negativity – Apax Global Alpha has announced its 2018 results today. NAV return in total terms was +7.1% or +5.4% in constant currency (which adjusts figures to remove the impact of foreign exchange rates). This demonstrates a solid performance of the private equity portfolio and a strong contribution […]
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27 Feb 2019 2 min read
Apax Global Alpha comments on sales of Exact Software and AssuredParters
Apax Global Alpha has announced that The Apax VIII Fund, in which it is a limited partner, has today announced an agreement in principle to sell Exact Software. Apax VIII also announced on 21 February 2019 that it has agreed to sell its entire stake in AssuredPartners. It says that, together, these two transactions, based […]
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06 Mar 2018 2 min read
Currency movements negatively impact Apax’s NAV
Currency movements negatively impact Apax’s NAV – Apax Global Alpha gives liquid exposure to the expertise of Apax Partners (Apax), the global private equity firm. In their annual report dated 31 December 2017, the portfolio was allocated between 65% in private equity and 35% in “derived investments”, which they describe as investments in equities and debt derived from the insights […]
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24 May 2017 1 min read
Apax Global Alpha commits to Digital Fund
Apax Global Alpha, a fund in the AIC’s private equity sector, has made a number of announcements this morning. Apax Global Alpha commits to Digital Fund It is committing US$50m to a new fund, Apax Digital Fund. The Apax Digital platform will aim to pursue a balanced portfolio of growth buyout and growth equity investments in technology companies globally. […]
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07 Mar 2017 4 min read
Apax Global Alpha sterling NAV benefits from strong exposure to US
Apax Global Alpha (APAX) has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2016. The company says that performance was largely flat during the first six months but improved during H2 2016 resulting in a NAV total return of 6.6% (after expenses) for the year as a whole. The Private Equity and Derived […]
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14 Nov 2016 2 min read
Capital Gearing benefits from private equity exposure
As at the half year to 5 October 2016, Capital Gearing Trust’s net asset value per share was 3,647.0p compared to 3,382.0p as at the last year end on 5 April 2016, an increase of 7.8%. This compares with increases of 15.6% in the MSCI UK and of 17.9% in the sterling MSCI World Index. RPI […]
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17 Aug 2016 1 min read
Apax Global Alpha flat in H1
Apax Global Alpha’s investment performance was broadly flat in H1 2016. Against a backdrop of volatile markets, Total Return for the period was -0.6% and on a constant currency basis the Total Return was +0.6%. In the year since 30 June 2015, adjusted NAV per share has grown 2.3% to EUR1.82. In Sterling terms, adjusted […]
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08 Mar 2016 2 min read
A strong start for Apax Global Alpha
Apax Global Alpha has announced its final results to 31 December 2015. These are its first set of results since listing on the London Stock Exchange in June 2015. During the twelve months to 31 December 2015, the adjusted NAV (i.e. NAV excluding performance fee reserves), increased by €110.7m to €923.6m, which the company says […]
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09 Feb 2016 1 min read
Apax Global Alpha new investment and revolving credit facility
Apax Global Alpha has announced a proposed commitment to Apax IX and amendment and extension of its Revolving Credit Facility. Apax Global Alpha has agreed an amendment and restatement of the multicurrency revolving credit facility agreement with Lloyds Bank plc dated 30 January 2015. The Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility increases the funds available from […]
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21 Dec 2015 3 min read
Henderson Alternative Strategies sees performance pick up in second half
Henderson Alternative Strategies Trust has announced its annual results for the year ended 30 September 2015. During the period, the Company delivered a NAV total return of -5.0% compared with a 0.8% rise in its FTSE World Total Return Index global equity benchmark. However, the board say that they are very encouraged to see that […]
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27 Aug 2015 2 min read
26 August interim results roundup
A quick summary of interim results for periods ended 30 June 2015 announced on 26 August 2015 APAX Global Alpha reported its first set of results since listing. Its NAV was up 8% over H1 2015 t0 €1.79. BH Global said at the six month stage on 30 June 2015 the Net Asset Value per […]
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20 Jul 2015 1 min read
Investment trusts see largest ever new issue
QuotedData reports that the investment trust sector expanded by about GBP2.4 billion over the second quarter of 2015, taking in close to GBP2.9 billion and handing back just over GBP450 million. The firm comments that many of the funds raising money are not designed to throw off high levels of income, suggesting that investors are […]
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01 Apr 2025 1 min read
Investment trust insider on the buybacks versus dividends debate
Investment trust insider on the buybacks versus dividends debate – James Carthew: ‘Investment companies’ and the dividends versus buybacks debate Most private equity investment companies have the flexibility to choose between returning capital via dividends or buybacks – while the former have seemingly done little to close wide discounts, buybacks are not a panacea either. […]
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09 Aug 2023 2 min read
Private equity trusts hold up well despite heavy discounts
By Val Cipriani, Investors Chronicle, August 8, 2023: Private equity trust valuations have broadly held up so far this year despite higher interest rates leading to pessimism and huge discounts across the sector. Private equity net asset values (NAVs) are published with a few months of delay, so most of the data currently available refers […]
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08 Aug 2022 1 min read
Bargain Hunter: 13 eye-catching investment trust discounts
by Kyle Caldwell from interactive investor, 8th August 2022: Investment trust bargains are back, with the average discount moving from a lowly 2.2% at the start of this year to 7.4% today. Prior to the strong month for stock markets in July, that average discount figure was even wider, hitting a 12-month peak of above […]
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22 Feb 2022 1 min read
What next for the private equity trusts?
Private equity trusts have posted stellar returns in 2020 and 2021, but a new environment poses new challenges By Dave Baxter, Investors Chronicle, February 21, 2022: The persistent share price discounts on which most private equity investment trusts still trade have tended to disguise a sector in rude health. That was particularly the case in […]
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25 Aug 2021 1 min read
Which is the best route to profit from fast-growing unlisted firms?
Which is the best route to profit from fast-growing unlisted firms? 24th August 2021 10:35 by Jennifer Hill from interactive investor Jennifer Hill pits private equity trusts against growth capital trusts. Listing on the stock market used to be seen as a mark of success for companies, but with many choosing to stay private for longer, opportunities […]
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21 Jul 2021 2 min read
QuotedData’s top investment company picks for H2 2021
Five companies to keep on your radar QuotedData, Investment Week, 21 July 2021 • 1 min read Apax Global Alpha invests in a range of private equity funds raised and advised by Apax Partners. To avoid the problem of uninvested cash dragging on returns, the trust invests surplus liquidity in a portfolio of derived investments […]
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25 May 2021 1 min read
Investment trust insider on private equity again
Investment trust insider on private equity again – James Carthew: Private equity trusts remain grossly mispriced Just over a year ago, I wrote an article to highlight the unjustified discounts that trusts in the private equity sector were trading on. My pick of the bunch was Standard Life Private Equity (SLPE), which at that time was […]
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31 Mar 2021 1 min read
Short-term blip or fundamental shift?
Growth trusts tumble: short-term blip or fundamental shift? Citywire Wealth Manager, Jennifer Hill, 30 March 2021 2020 was a vintage year for off-market equity investors. Shares in leading specialist trusts Chrysalis Investments and Scottish Mortgage rocketed 110% and 107% respectively. More recently some of that momentum has gone into reverse, however. Chrysalis is now 9.62% below its […]
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16 Nov 2020 1 min read
Engines of growth: on a bargain hunt
Engines of growth: on a bargain hunt By Leonora Walters, Investors Chronicle, 12th October 2020 A key driver of the price of any listed security is sentiment so, not surprisingly, some of the investment trust sectors which have experienced the most extreme discount and premium movements this year are those about which there has been particular […]
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03 Nov 2020 2 min read
Investment trust insider on private equity
Investment trust insider on private equity – James Carthew: private equity trusts are just way too cheap I have been saying for a while that discounts on private equity trusts are too wide. When I last wrote about this in May, confidence in the sector had been hit by the pandemic. Listed share prices were already […]