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Core Viewpoint - A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Compass Diversified Holdings for failing to disclose significant accounting irregularities related to its acquisition of Lugano Holdings, which may have distorted financial results during the Class Period [1][3]. Company Overview - Compass Diversified Holdings is a private equity firm headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, which acquired a majority interest in Lugano Holdings, Inc. in 2021 for an enterprise value of $256 million [2]. Legal Allegations - The lawsuit alleges that during the Class Period, Compass did not disclose that: - Lugano violated applicable accounting rules and industry practices in fiscal 2024 [3]. - Lugano's 2024 financial results were artificially distorted due to these accounting irregularities [3]. - Compass failed to implement effective internal controls over its financial reporting [3]. Investor Information - Investors who purchased Compass securities during the Class Period have until July 8, 2025, to seek appointment as a lead plaintiff representative of the class [2].

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Core Viewpoint - NB Private Equity Partners ("NBPE") has announced the buyback of Class A Shares as authorized by shareholders, indicating a strategic move to manage its capital structure and enhance shareholder value [2][3]. Group 1: Share Buyback Details - The share buyback occurred on June 27, 2025, with 1,500 Class A Shares purchased at a uniform price of £14.28 [3]. - Following the buyback, the total number of outstanding Class A Shares will be reduced to 45,498,210, with an additional 3,150,408 Class A shares held in treasury [3]. Group 2: Company Overview - NBPE is a closed-end investment company based in Guernsey, focusing on direct private equity investments alongside leading private equity firms globally [4][7]. - The investment manager, NB Alternatives Advisers LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, which emphasizes fee efficiency by not charging management fees or carried interest to third-party general partners [4]. - The company aims for capital appreciation through growth in net asset value while providing bi-annual dividends to its shareholders [4]. Group 3: Neuberger Berman Background - Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, is an independent investment manager with over 2,800 employees across 26 countries, managing $515 billion in various asset classes [5]. - The firm's investment philosophy is centered on active management, fundamental research, and engaged ownership, recognized as a top workplace in money management for eleven consecutive years [5].

【2025年上半年A股呈结构化慢牛，私募量化指增收益领跑，下半年多策略有配置机会】2025年上半 年，A股呈现结构化慢牛行情，私募量化指增收益领跑其他策略。展望下半年，仍看好指增策略全年收 益，短期对中性策略持观望态度，市场波动率有望放大，CTA趋势和套利策略存在配置机会。 半年度 私募策略表现上，证券类私募业绩亮眼，量化策略领跑。从大类资产看，延续一季度排名，股票策略＞ 宏观策略＞CTA策略＞债券策略。其中，指数增强策略最优，平均收益达14.20%。"指增+期权"复合结 构产品是创新型策略，适用于慢牛市和结构性行情，头部量化私募已优先布局。 指增/中性策略方面， Beta端关注6月政策窗口期及量能变化，小微盘有上行空间但需警惕踩踏风险；端超额环境偏暖；对冲 端股指期货深贴水不利产品建仓。下半年仍看好指增策略配置价值，建议用"红利+小微盘"指增抵御风 险；对中性策略暂时观望，股指深贴水影响有限。 CTA策略上，今年上半年中证商品期货指数下挫 0.16%，呈震荡走势，4月上旬因关税政策冲击快速下行。五大细分板块走势分化，贵金属板块上涨， 黑色建材和能源化工板块下行。CTA因子收益分化，持仓因子最强，波动率因子最 ...

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Core Viewpoint - Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) has issued a warning to investors regarding the unreliability of its financial statements for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2022 and 2023 due to expanded accounting irregularities [1][5]. Group 1: Financial Irregularities - The company disclosed that accounting irregularities at its subsidiary, Lugano Holding, have affected financial statements not only for 2024 but also for the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 [4][5]. - Investors are advised to no longer rely on the annual and quarterly financial statements for these years [5]. Group 2: Legal Actions - A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Compass Diversified, seeking to represent investors who purchased its publicly traded securities from February 24, 2022, to May 7, 2025 [3][4]. - The lawsuit alleges that the company made false and misleading statements while failing to disclose critical information regarding its financial practices [6]. Group 3: Market Reaction - Following the announcement of the accounting irregularities, Compass Diversified's stock price fell by more than 62% [7]. Group 4: Internal Controls and Oversight - The company has been criticized for neglecting to implement effective internal controls over its financial reporting, leading to materially misstated financial results [9]. - The issues at Lugano suggest a failure of oversight by Compass Diversified, indicating a deeper problem within the subsidiary [10].

Group 1 - The private equity industry is experiencing stricter entry requirements and accelerated exits, with 90 private fund managers deregistering their licenses in June alone, while only 11 new licenses were issued [2][3] - The total number of private fund managers has decreased from 24,700 in February 2022 to 19,800 as of May 2023, representing a 20% decline over two years [2][3] - Despite the reduction in the number of managers, the total scale of private funds has increased by 0.36 trillion yuan, reaching 20.27 trillion yuan, indicating a positive cycle of "eliminating the weak and supporting the strong" [2][3] Group 2 - As of the end of May, the total scale of private funds is 20.27 trillion yuan, with private securities funds at 5.54 trillion yuan, private equity investment funds at 10.98 trillion yuan, and venture capital funds at 3.41 trillion yuan [2][3] - The proportion of private equity funds exceeds 50% of the total private fund market scale [2][3] - The number of private fund managers has dropped below 20,000 for the first time in seven years, reinforcing the trend of consolidation in the industry [3][4] Group 3 - New regulations introduced in mid-2023 have raised the entry barriers for private funds, leading to a higher proportion of established firms entering the market [4] - In June, 11 private fund institutions received registration, including major players like Taiping and Temasek, indicating a trend towards more reputable firms entering the space [4] - The tightening of entry standards has made it increasingly difficult for smaller or non-compliant private funds to gain visibility in mainstream investment channels [4] Group 4 - The Shenzhen Securities Regulatory Bureau has reported several cases of typical violations among private funds, highlighting serious deviations from the essence of fund management [5] - Violations include using fund assets for non-financial activities, such as family trust services and even "fortune-telling" under the guise of investment predictions [5][6] - The regulatory body has identified five major issues in private fund operations, emphasizing the need for stricter compliance and oversight [5][6]

Group 1 - The core logic of private equity investment is to discover and cultivate value, focusing on high-growth potential companies with unique business models, strong technological barriers, and vast market space [1][4] - A case study in the AI sector illustrates how a leading PE firm helped a startup in industrial inspection algorithms grow from tens of millions to over a billion in revenue within three years through capital and resource infusion [2][4] - The ultimate goal of private equity investment is capital appreciation, achieved through precise pricing, resource integration, and post-investment operational refinement [4][5] Group 2 - Successful private equity investment relies on a deep collaboration between investors and companies, characterized by strategic consensus, resource complementarity, and shared risk [6][7][8] - Investors and management teams work together to create growth roadmaps, as seen in a case where a PE firm helped a restaurant chain expand from 50 to 200 locations while reducing ingredient costs by 12% [6] - The private equity market in China is projected to exceed 15 trillion yuan by the end of 2024, with over 100,000 companies receiving investment, highlighting its role in driving innovation in the real economy [9]

Core Viewpoint - NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE) announced its monthly NAV estimate for May 2025, reporting a NAV per share of $27.24 (£20.20) with a total return of (0.2%) for the month [1][5]. NAV Highlights - As of 31 May 2025, the NAV total return (TR) was 0.7% year-to-date and 2.0% over one year, while the three-year and five-year annualized returns were 13.2% and 9.9%, respectively [3]. - The MSCI World TR showed a stronger performance with a year-to-date return of 5.2% and a one-year return of 47.1% [3]. - The share price TR in GBP was reported at (7.9%) year-to-date, with a one-year return of 7.9% [3]. Portfolio Update - The NAV performance was influenced by $66 million in realizations year-to-date [4]. - The fair value of private company valuations decreased by (0.4%) during Q1 2025, while quoted holdings increased in value by $8 million [5][6]. - As of 31 May 2025, NBPE had $285 million in available liquidity, including $75 million in cash and liquid investments [8]. Share Buybacks - Approximately 51,000 shares were repurchased in May 2025 at a weighted average discount of 30%, contributing approximately $0.01 per share to NAV [10]. - Year-to-date, a total of 738,000 shares have been repurchased at a weighted average discount of 29%, which added approximately $0.11 per share to NAV [10]. Portfolio Valuation - The fair value of NBPE's portfolio as of 31 May 2025 was $972.5 million, representing 77.5% of total investments [11]. - The portfolio is primarily concentrated in North America (77%) and Europe (22%) [12]. - The industry distribution shows significant investments in Tech, Media & Telecom (22%) and Consumer/E-commerce (22%) [12].