04/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/28/2026 14:52
Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.
As of April 1, 2026, North Haven Private Income Fund LLC ("we", the "Company" or the "Fund"), sold approximately 432,731 of the Company's Class S units (the "Units") for an aggregate offering price of approximately $7.84 million, reflecting a purchase price of $18.12 per unit (with the final number of Units being determined on April 24, 2026).
The sale of Units was made pursuant to subscription agreements entered into by the Company and its unitholders. The issuance of the Units is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) thereof and Regulation D thereunder. The Company relied, in part, upon representations from the unitholders in the subscription agreements that each unitholder was an accredited investor as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 28, 2026, the Company disclosed the below information.
Distribution:
On April 24, 2026, the Fund declared a distribution to unitholders of record in the amount of $0.1234 per unit. The distribution will be payable on or around May 5, 2026 to unitholders of record as of April 30, 2026.
Company's Portfolio:
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had investments in 305 portfolio companies across 44 industries with an aggregate par value of approximately $7,305.1 million, which consisted of approximately 97.1% first lien debt investments, approximately 0.4% second lien debt investments and approximately 2.5% other securities and investment funds, based on par value or, in the case of equity investments, cost. As of March 31, 2026, approximately 99.9% of the debt investments, based on par value, in the Company's portfolio were at floating rates. As of March 31, 2026, approximately 94.0% of the Company's total investment commitments were in private senior secured loans, equity investments and investments in joint ventures and approximately 6.0% were in broadly syndicated loans, which the Company primarily uses for cash management purposes.
During the period from March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026, the Company had new investment commitments of approximately $38.3 million, approximately 100.0% of which were private senior secured loans.
The table below describes investments by industry composition based on par value or, in the case of equity investments, cost as of March 31, 2026:
|
Industry |
Par or Cost |
% of Total |
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|
Software |
$ |
1,624.8 |
22.2 |
% |
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|
Insurance Services |
695.7 |
9.5 |
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|
Commercial Services & Supplies |
633.2 |
8.7 |
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|
Health Care Providers & Services |
468.9 |
6.4 |
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|
IT Services |
449.0 |
6.2 |
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|
Professional Services |
401.1 |
5.5 |
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|
Diversified Consumer Services |
393.3 |
5.4 |
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|
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components |
274.9 |
3.8 |
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|
Financial Services |
213.9 |
2.9 |
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|
Real Estate Management & Development |
173.6 |
2.4 |
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|
Others |
1,976.7 |
27.0 |
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|
Total |
$ |
7,305.1 |
100.0 |
% |
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The table below shows the Company's ten largest portfolio company investments based on par value or, in the case of equity investments, cost as of March 31, 2026:
|
Issuer |
Par or Cost |
% of Total |
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|
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC |
$ |
113.2 |
1.5 |
% |
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|
World Insurance Associates, LLC |
100.8 |
1.4 |
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|
North Haven Keystone LLC |
100.4 |
1.4 |
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|
VRC Companies, LLC |
93.2 |
1.3 |
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|
Diligent Corporation |
91.0 |
1.2 |
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|
Redwood Services Group, LLC |
90.6 |
1.2 |
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|
Granicus, Inc |
86.9 |
1.2 |
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|
Apex Service Partners, LLC |
86.9 |
1.2 |
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|
Aptean, Inc |
83.4 |
1.1 |
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|
MRI Software, LLC |
80.8 |
1.1 |
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|
Others |
6,377.9 |
87.4 |
||||||
|
Total |
$ |
7,305.1 |
100.0 |
% |
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Net Asset Value:
As of March 31, 2026, the Company's aggregate Net Asset Value ("NAV") is estimated to be approximately $3,229.7 million. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had approximately $3,219.5 million of debt outstanding (at principal). Final results may differ materially from the estimated net asset value as a result of the completion of the Company's financial closing procedures, as well as any subsequent events, including the discovery of information affecting fair values of portfolio investments as of March 31, 2026, arising between the date hereof and the completion of the financial statements and the filing of the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Market Environment
Capital markets in the first quarter of 2026 contended with the digestion of a complex but generally supportive economic environment. Growth moderated from previous year levels but remained positive, inflation continued to stabilize from its post-pandemic peak, and policy conditions were collectively favorable. At the same time, investors faced a convergence of unexpected developments that challenged confidence and tested sentiment, even as underlying economic and corporate fundamentals remained largely intact.
The year began with continued optimism around economic momentum, inflation moderation, and corporate performance. However, two developments emerged quickly and weighed on markets. First, accelerating advances in artificial intelligence ("AI") shifted the market narrative. What had initially been embraced as a source of efficiency gains and longer-term growth potential gave way to concerns around displacement of incumbent business models, particularly within the software sector. Second, the outbreak of war involving Iran contributed to a sharp rise in global energy prices, introducing new geopolitical risks and adding inflationary pressure at the margin.
Capital markets' response to these developments was swift. During the first quarter of 2026, benchmark indices for U.S. equities declined while a range of fixed income benchmarks also posted negative returns as rising interest rates weighed on prices, challenging traditional balanced portfolios. Reduced risk appetite led to redemptions in credit strategies and a temporary pullback in available capital, contributing to wider spreads and negative returns across corporate credit asset classes as well.
Within direct lending, these dynamics resulted in modestly negative returns during the quarter, driven largely by spread widening and market-driven valuation adjustments rather than deterioration in underlying credit fundamentals. Even so, direct lending continued to play a stabilizing role in investor portfolios, as domestic equities, investment-grade bonds and publicly traded credit markets all posted losses. For the quarter, the Company posted a total return of (0.3%), while comparative returns for the S&P 500 Index, U.S. investment-grade bonds, high-yield corporate bonds and broadly-syndicated bank loans returned (4.3%), (0.1%), (0.6%), and (0.6%), respectively.1, 2
Placing these movements in context is critical. While public market volatility increased, the economic backdrop remained comparatively constructive. Economic growth clearly cooled but remained positive, while many middle market companies entered the period with improving credit metrics and capital structures already adapted to higher interest rates.
As the quarter progressed, several dynamics became more constructive in the face of what were mostly negative headlines regarding the private credit industry. Base rates showed signs of stabilization, while the combination of new-issue supply and investor flow dynamics, led by redemptions in non-traded business development companies, contributed to wider spreads, improving the opportunity set for new investments. These conditions can be favorable for direct lending, where returns are driven by current income and disciplined underwriting rather than duration exposure.
Overall, the first quarter of 2026 reinforced a theme evident over the prior year: liquid markets remain sensitive to headlines and tend to overshoot in both directions, but underlying fundamentals across much of the economy and corporate credit continue to demonstrate resilience. For direct lending, the environment remains defined by income generation, improving compensation for risk and limited correlation to public market volatility.
Company Update & Positioning
Against this market backdrop, the Company delivered results consistent with its mandate during the quarter. As of March 31, 2026, the Company's net asset value ("NAV") was $18.12 per unit. The change in NAV primarily reflected market-driven valuation impacts across the loan portfolio, including the effect of spread widening at the asset level and, to a lesser extent, volatility across public credit markets affecting the Company's limited exposure to broadly-syndicated loans.
Idiosyncratic credit performance played a limited role in NAV movement and was contained to a small number of individual portfolio companies, with continued evidence of broad-based health in borrower fundamentals. In fact, the portfolio showcased consistency and steady performance across the borrower base, which we believe is encouraging along with stabilization of key credit metrics as well. The proportion of loans on non-accrual status and the ratio of payment-in-kind income remained generally unchanged from year end. We believe this reflects a consistent emphasis on capital preservation, conservative structuring, and long-term credit performance. Closing at 1.0x as of March 31, 2026, the Company's leverage remained virtually unchanged relative to the prior quarter, and is positioned at the lower end of the targeted leverage range, supporting flexibility through evolving market conditions.3
Liquidity remained a key strength. As of March 31, 2026, the Company held more than $2.4 billion of available liquidity, including cash, cash equivalents, and committed financing capacity.4 This strong liquidity position supports normal course operations, including potential tender activity, while preserving the ability to deploy capital selectively as opportunities arise.
The Company's positioning remained aligned with its core strategy, emphasizing sponsor-backed, first-lien senior-secured middle market loans to businesses with durable cash flows and resilient operating models. While volatility weighed on short-term valuations during the quarter, we believe the structural drivers of long-term performance-income generation, underwriting discipline, and downside protection-remained intact over the recent period.
Management Approach & Perspectives
The environment entering the second quarter of 2026 appears less defined by systemic stress than by heightened dispersion and elevated investor sensitivity to headlines. We believe investor sentiment has become more reactive, yet the broader economic and credit backdrop remains comparatively stable. In our view, this disconnect between narrative and fundamentals is a defining feature of the current phase of the cycle. We believe today's credit environment is characterized by differentiation rather than widespread deterioration, and we expect outcomes to be increasingly shaped by company specific dynamics, sector positioning and capital structure decisions.
We believe the path of yields and spreads appears to be set up favorably for direct lending. Base rates look to have largely stabilized, while spreads are beginning to provide more meaningful compensation for risk. This combination supports a more attractive forward return profile for direct lending, particularly relative to duration sensitive fixed income assets that remain exposed to fluctuations in long-term rates.
Sector specific concerns, including those related to AI, warrant careful monitoring but also perspective. While AI introduces the potential for disruption, we believe its effects are more likely to manifest through sorting rather than wholesale displacement. We believe many incumbent businesses are integrating AI to enhance efficiency and strengthen competitive advantages. Any adjustment in terminal valuations tends to weigh more heavily on equity values, while the structural protections of senior-secured debt provide meaningful downside mitigation.
Geopolitical developments and energy price volatility remain important considerations, but their direct impact on the Company's portfolio is moderated by the predominantly domestic and service-oriented nature of the Company's underlying borrowers. We believe the U.S. economy remains comparatively insulated relative to global peers, reducing vulnerability to external shocks.
Against this backdrop, our investment approach remains consistent. We continue to emphasize disciplined underwriting, conservative structuring, and selective deployment of capital. Deal flow remains active, and underwriting standards remain discerning as we focus on opportunities that offer appropriate compensation for risk and align with the Company's long-term objectives.5
While volatility may persist, we believe the fundamental case for direct lending remains intact. High current income, access to a diverse and comparatively uncorrelated opportunity set, and structural resilience across market cycles continue to support the role of direct lending in portfolios. We believe that a discerning, patient approach and thoughtful portfolio construction position the Company well to navigate the period ahead.