**Summary**
HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited (HVPE) reported its annual financial results for the 12 months ended January 31, 2026, highlighting resilient performance and strategic initiatives to enhance shareholder value. Key achievements include
**Financial Performance** Net Assets increased to $4.3 billion, with a NAV per Share Return of 9.7% and a Share Price Return of 13.6%. The discount to NAV narrowed from 35% to 26%.
**Capital Returns** HVPE returned $88 million to investors via buybacks and announced plans to distribute at least $500 million in 2026, including a $400 million tender offer and continued share buybacks.
**Strategic Initiatives** Introduced a Separately Managed Account (SMA) for increased control and flexibility, and announced a targeted asset sale generating $299 million.
**Governance** The Board engaged in extensive shareholder outreach, completed a performance review, and appointed Alan Devine as the new Senior Independent Director.
**Market Position** HVPEs diversified portfolio is well-positioned to benefit from a recovery in private market exit activity, with no single holding exceeding 1.6% of NAV.
**Future Outlook** The Board supports continuation and plans a further Continuation Vote by July 2029, emphasizing HVPEs unique structure and long-term track record.
These results and initiatives underscore HVPEs commitment to delivering value and aligning with shareholder interests in a transforming market landscape.
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**Key Observations:** - Net Assets and NAV per Share increased year-on-year, indicating growth in the company's value.
- Share Price Return decreased slightly, but still remained positive.
- Discount to NAV narrowed significantly, suggesting improved market sentiment.
- Realisations increased, but the Weighted Average Uplift to Pre-Transaction Carrying Value decreased.
- Net Debt increased, primarily due to share buybacks and operating expenses, but remained at a manageable level as a percentage of NAV.
- HVP Fund-Level Borrowing increased slightly, but remained stable as a percentage of NAV.