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 share capital and enhance shareholder value [1][2]. Share Buyback Details - On 29 September 2025, NBPE purchased 10,822 Class A Shares at prices ranging from £15.06 to £14.82 [2]. - Following the buyback, the total number of outstanding Class A Shares will be 45,169,426, with an additional 3,150,408 Class A shares held in treasury [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 [3][6]. - 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 [3]. Neuberger Berman Background - Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, manages $538 billion across various asset classes and has a strong reputation for active management and fundamental research [4]. - The firm has been recognized as one of the best places to work in money management for eleven consecutive years [4].