Financial Statements
For the Period May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations)
to March 31, 2016
Pomona Investment Fund
Table of Contents
For the Period May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) to March 31, 2016
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 1 |
Schedule of Investments | 2 |
Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders' Capital | 3 |
Statement of Operations | 4 |
Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Capital | 5 |
Statement of Cash Flows | 6 |
Financial Highlights | 7 |
Notes to Financial Statements | 8-15 |
Other Information (unaudited) | 16 |
Fund Management (unaudited) | 17-19 |
Pomona Investment Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
March 31, 2016
The Board of Trustees and Shareholders
Pomona Investment Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Pomona Investment Fund (the Company), including the schedule of investments, as of March 31, 2016, and the related statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ capital and cash flows for the period from May 7, 2015 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2016, and the financial highlights for the period from May 7, 2015 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2016. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2016, by correspondence with underlying fund managers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from underlying fund managers were not received. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Pomona Investment Fund as of March 31, 2016, the results of its operations, its cash flows and changes in its shareholders’ capital for the period from May 7, 2015 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2016, and the financial highlights for the period from May 7, 2015 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
May 31, 2016
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Pomona Investment Fund
Schedule of Investments
March 31, 2016
Investment Funds (68.45%) Secondary Investments a (68.45%) | Geographic | Fair | ||||
Advent International GPE VII-B Limited Partnership c | North America | $ | 2,277,615 | |||
Audax Mezzanine Fund II, L.P. | North America | 169,286 | ||||
Audax Private Equity Fund III, L.P. c, d, g | North America | 3,683,616 | ||||
Bain Capital Asia Fund, L.P.c | North America | 1,072,853 | ||||
Bain Capital Fund VIII, L.P.c | North America | 825,177 | ||||
Bain Capital Fund X, L.P.e, g | North America | 5,886,950 | ||||
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund VII, L.P. c | North America | 1,424,154 | ||||
Clyde Blowers Capital Fund III LP c | Europe | 1,778,208 | ||||
DCM IV, L.P. c | North America | 189,096 | ||||
DCM V, L.P. c | North America | 1,129,376 | ||||
DCM VI, L.P. c | North America | 1,679,538 | ||||
GSO Capital Opportunities Overseas Fund L.P. | North America | 647,101 | ||||
Insight Venture Partners Coinvestment Fund II, L.P. | North America | 774,546 | ||||
Insight Venture Partners Coinvestment Fund III, L.P. c | North America | 546,135 | ||||
Insight Venture Partners V Coinvestment Fund, L.P. c | North America | 85,398 | ||||
Insight Venture Partners V, L.P. | North America | 768,437 | ||||
Insight Venture Partners VI, L.P. | North America | 1,929,835 | ||||
Insight Venture Partners VII, L.P. f, g | North America | 2,787,921 | ||||
Insight Venture Partners VIII, L.P. c, f, g | North America | 3,321,632 | ||||
Littlejohn Fund IV, L.P. c | North America | 2,654,271 | ||||
Madison International Real Estate Liquidity Fund V | North America | 94,559 | ||||
Oaktree Private Investment Fund 2010, L.P. c | North America | 150,564 | ||||
Perry Partners International, Inc. c | North America | 238,280 | ||||
Sankaty Credit Opportunities V-E, L.P. c | North America | 1,002,423 | ||||
TCW/Crescent Mezzanine Partners VB, L.P. | North America | 1,215,841 | ||||
TPG Opportunities Partners III (B), L.P. c | North America | 28,166 | ||||
Wellspring Capital Partners IV, L.P. | North America | 837,069 | ||||
Total Secondary Investments (68.45%) | 37,198,047 | |||||
Total Investments in Investment Funds (Cost $36,572,721) (68.45%) | $ | 37,198,047 |
Short-Term Investment (33.66%) Money Market Fund | Fair | |||
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Portfolio - Class I, 0.01% h | $ | 18,288,440 | ||
Total Money Market Fund (33.66%) | $ | 18,288,440 | ||
Total Short-Term Investment (Cost $18,288,440) (33.66%) | $ | 18,288,440 | ||
Total Investments (Cost $54,861,161) (102.11%) | $ | 55,486,487 | ||
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets (-2.11%) | (1,146,427 | ) | ||
Shareholders' Capital (100.00%) | $ | 54,340,060 |
a | Investment Funds are generally offered in private placement transactions and as such are illiquid and generally restricted as to resale. Total cost and fair value of illiquid and restricted securities as of March 31, 2016 was $36,572,721 and $37,198,047, respectively. |
b | In the case of Investment Funds, geographic region generally refers to where the general partner is headquartered and may be different from where an Investment Fund invests or operates. |
c | Non-income producing. |
d | This Investment Fund invests in middle market companies through control/buyout investments alongside management teams. |
e | This Investment Fund focuses on buyouts, growth capital investments and restructurings. |
f | These Investment Funds invest in growth-stage companies, including control/buyout investments in more mature companies and minority deals in less mature companies. |
g | These Investment Funds have no redemption provisions, are issued in private placement transactions and are restricted as to resale. |
h | The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the Fund at the period end. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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Pomona Investment Fund
Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ Capital
March 31, 2016
Assets | ||||
Investments in Investment Funds, at fair value (cost $36,572,721) | $ | 37,198,047 | ||
Short-term investments, at fair value (cost $18,288,440) | 18,288,440 | |||
Deferred offering costs | 92,015 | |||
Investments in Investment Funds paid in advance | 5,000 | |||
Expense waiver receivable | 1,837,472 | |||
Interest receivable | 5,424 | |||
Other assets | 164,200 | |||
Total Assets | 57,590,598 | |||
Liabilities | ||||
Payable to Adviser | 1,988,572 | |||
Management fee payable | 781,113 | |||
Administration fee payable | 118,418 | |||
Distribution and servicing fee payable | 74,722 | |||
Professional fees payable | 158,028 | |||
Trustees fees payable | 7,800 | |||
Other accrued expenses | 121,885 | |||
Total Liabilities | 3,250,538 | |||
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 9) | — | |||
Shareholders' Capital (5,327,631 Class A Shares outstanding) | $ | 54,340,060 | ||
Shareholders' Capital | ||||
Paid-in Capital | $ | 52,548,625 | ||
Accumulated net investment loss | (349,042 | ) | ||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments in Investment Funds | 1,881,520 | |||
Distributions from capital gains | (366,369 | ) | ||
Accumulated net unrealized appreciation on investments in Investment Funds and foreign currency translation | 625,326 | |||
Total Shareholders' Capital | $ | 54,340,060 | ||
Net asset value per Share | $ | 10.20 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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Pomona Investment Fund
Statement of Operations
For the Period May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) to March 31, 2016
Income | ||||
Dividend income | $ | 182,564 | ||
Interest income | 135,660 | |||
Other income | 34,118 | |||
Total Income | 352,342 | |||
Expenses | ||||
Management fee | 781,113 | |||
Offering costs | 587,213 | |||
Professional fees | 357,962 | |||
Distribution and servicing fee | 260,110 | |||
Insurance fee | 155,115 | |||
Administration fee | 118,418 | |||
Chief Compliance Officer fees and expenses | 83,190 | |||
Trustees fees and expenses | 70,588 | |||
Other expenses | 135,711 | |||
Total Expenses | 2,549,420 | |||
Less: Waivers and/or expense reimbursements | (1,089,292 | ) | ||
Net Expenses | 1,460,128 | |||
Net Investment Loss | (1,107,786 | ) | ||
Net Realized Gain and Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments in Investment Funds and Foreign Currency Translation | ||||
Net realized gain from investments in Investment Funds | 1,881,520 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments in Investment Funds | 726,037 | |||
Net unrealized depreciation on foreign currency translation | (100,711 | ) | ||
Total net unrealized appreciation on investments in Investment Funds and foreign currency translation | 625,326 | |||
Net Realized Gain and Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments in Investment Funds and Foreign Currency Translation | 2,506,846 | |||
Net increase in Shareholders’ Capital from operations | $ | 1,399,060 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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Pomona Investment Fund
Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Capital
For the Period May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) to March 31, 2016
Operations | ||||
Net investment loss | $ | (1,107,786 | ) | |
Net realized gain from investments in Investment Funds | 1,881,520 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments in Investment Funds and foreign currency translation | 625,326 | |||
Net increase in Shareholders' Capital from operations | 1,399,060 | |||
Distributions to Shareholders | ||||
Distributions from capital gains | (366,369 | ) | ||
Decrease in Shareholders' Capital from distributions to Shareholders | (366,369 | ) | ||
Shareholders' Capital Transactions | ||||
Proceeds from sale of Shares | 52,841,000 | |||
Reinvestment of distributions | 366,369 | |||
Increase in Shareholders' Capital from capital transactions | 53,207,369 | |||
Shareholders' Capital | ||||
Beginning of period | 100,000 | |||
End of period | $ | 54,340,060 | ||
Shares outstanding at May 7, 2015 | 10,000 | |||
Shares sold | 5,280,943 | |||
Shares reinvested | 36,688 | |||
Shares outstanding at March 31, 2016 | 5,327,631 | |||
Accumulated net investment loss | $ | (349,042 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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Pomona Investment Fund
Statement of Cash Flows
For the Period May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) to March 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||
Net increase in Shareholders' Capital from operations | $ | 1,399,060 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in Shareholders' Capital from operations to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||
Purchases of investments in Investment Funds | (38,503,906 | ) | ||
Capital distributions received from Investment Funds | 3,812,705 | |||
Net realized gain from investments in Investment Funds | (1,881,520 | ) | ||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments in Investment Funds and foreign currency translation | (625,326 | ) | ||
Net purchases of short-term investments | (18,288,440 | ) | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
Decrease in deferred offering costs | 513,037 | |||
Increase in investments in Investment Funds paid in advance | (5,000 | ) | ||
Increase in expense waiver receivable | (1,089,292 | ) | ||
Increase in interest receivable | (5,424 | ) | ||
Increase in other assets | (123,964 | ) | ||
Increase in payable to Adviser | 625,756 | |||
Increase in management fee payable | 781,113 | |||
Increase in administration fee payable | 118,418 | |||
Increase in distribution and servicing fees payable | 74,722 | |||
Increase in professional fees payable | 158,028 | |||
Increase in trustees fees payable | 7,800 | |||
Increase in other accrued expenses | 91,233 | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (52,941,000 | ) | ||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||
Proceeds from sale of Shares | 52,841,000 | |||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 52,841,000 | |||
Net change in cash | (100,000 | ) | ||
Cash at beginning of period | 100,000 | |||
Cash at End of Period | $ | — | ||
Supplemental disclosure of reinvested distributions | $ | 366,369 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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Pomona Investment Fund
Financial Highlights
For the Period May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) to March 31, 2016 | ||||
Net asset value per Share, beginning of period (1) | $ | 10.00 | ||
Net increase in Shareholders' Capital from operations: | ||||
Net investment loss* | (0.21 | ) | ||
Net realized and unrealized appreciation on investments | 0.48 | |||
Net increase in Shareholders' Capital from operations: | 0.27 | |||
Distributions from net investment income | — | |||
Distributions from capital gains | (0.07 | ) | ||
Total distributions | (0.07 | ) | ||
Net asset value per Share, end of period | $ | 10.20 | ||
Total Return (2) (3) | 2.70 | % | ||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||
Shareholders' Capital, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 54,340 | ||
Ratio of net investment loss to average Shareholders' Capital (4) | (2.35 | )% | ||
Ratio of gross expenses to average Shareholders' Capital (4) (5) | 5.40 | % | ||
Ratio of expense waiver to average Shareholders' Capital (4) (6) | (2.31 | )% | ||
Ratio of net expenses to average Shareholders' Capital (4) (6) (7) | 3.09 | % | ||
Portfolio Turnover (3) | 0.00 | % |
* | Per Share data of income/(loss) from investment operations is computed using the total of commencement to date income and expense divided by end of period Shares. |
(1) | The net asset value per Share as of the beginning of the period, May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) represents the initial net asset value per Share of $10.00. |
(2) | Total Return based on net asset value per Share is the combination of changes in net asset value per Share and reinvested dividend income at net asset value per Share, if any. |
(3) | Not annualized. |
(4) | Annualized. |
(5) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average Shareholders’ Capital absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement by the Adviser. |
(6) | The Adviser has entered into an Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement with the Fund for a one-year term beginning on the Initial Closing Date and ending at the end of the Limitation Period to limit the amount of the Fund’s total annual ordinary operating expenses, excluding certain “Specified Expenses” as outlined in the Notes to Financial Statements. |
(7) | Includes expenses excluded from the expense limitation. In addition, the ratio is calculated based on net expenses and average net assets. If the net expense ratio calculation was calculated quarterly rather than annualized, as is done for expense waiver calculations (which is not, however, calculated based on average net assets) the net expense ratio would be 2.95% if the fund had a full year of operations. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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Pomona Investment Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 2016
1. Organization
Pomona Investment Fund (formerly known as Pomona Private Equity Fund, the “Fund”) was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 12, 2014 and commenced operations on May 7, 2015. The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund is managed by Pomona Management LLC (the “Adviser” and the “Administrator”), an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The objective of the Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing principally in private equity investments. It is anticipated that the Fund’s private equity investments will predominantly consist of secondary and primary investments in private equity funds (“Investment Funds”) and, to a lesser degree, direct investments in operating companies. Secondary investments refer to investments in existing Investment Funds that are typically acquired in privately negotiated transactions. Primary investments refer to investments in newly established private equity funds, typically sponsored by Investment Managers with an established investment track record. For the period from August 12, 2014 (inception) to May 6, 2015, the Fund had no operations, except for matters relating to the Fund’s organization, the registration of the shares of beneficial interest (“Shares”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the private placement of 10,000 Class A Shares to the Adviser on January 22, 2015 for a total of $100,000, which represents the Adviser’s seed investment.
A board of trustees (the “Board”) has overall responsibility for the management and supervision of the business operations of the Fund. As permitted by applicable law, the Board may delegate any of its rights, powers and authority to, among others, the officers of the Fund, any committee of the Board, or the Adviser.
The Fund currently offers a single class of shares designated as “Class A Shares”. Shares are offered on a continuous basis quarterly at the net asset value per share, plus any applicable sales load.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Fund is considered an investment company and therefore applies the guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, “Financial Services - Investment Companies”. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies used in preparing the financial statements.
Valuation of Investments
The Fund has formal valuation policies and procedures (the “Valuation Procedures”), which have been approved by the Board. The Board has delegated direct and oversight responsibilities for making valuation determinations for investments held by the Fund to a valuation committee (the “Valuation Committee”), which draws on the resources and personnel of the Administrator and the Adviser in carrying out its responsibilities. The Board receives valuation reports from the Valuation Committee on a quarterly basis and determines if the Valuation Procedures are operating as expected and the outcomes are reliable.
In general, investments are valued based on actual or estimated market value, with special provisions for assets not having readily available market quotations, and for situations in which market quotations are deemed unreliable. The Investment Funds in which the Fund invests normally do not have readily available market prices and therefore will be valued at “fair value”. Determining the fair value of Investment Funds and other assets requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each asset while seeking to employ a valuation process that is consistently followed. There is not necessarily a single standard for determining fair value of such assets, and determinations of fair value may involve subjective judgments and estimates.
The fair value of the Fund’s investments in Investment Funds is determined by the Adviser in accordance with the Valuation Procedures are estimates. These estimates are net of management and performance incentive fees or allocations payable pursuant to the respective organizational documents of each Investment Fund. Ordinarily, the fair value of an Investment Fund is based on the net asset value (“NAV”) of that Investment Fund reported by its investment manager. If the Adviser determines that the most recent NAV reported by the investment manager of an Investment Fund does not represent the fair value or if the investment manager of an Investment Fund fails to report a NAV to the Fund, a fair value determination is made by the Adviser in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. This includes adjusting the NAV provided by an investment manager for other relevant information available at the time the Fund values its portfolio, including capital activity and material events occurring between the reference dates of the investment manager’s valuations and the relevant valuation date.
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Pomona Investment Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 2016 (continued)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
NAV Determination
The NAV of the Fund is determined as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the last business day of each quarter and at such other times as the Board determines (each, a “Valuation Date”). In determining its NAV, the Fund values its investments as of the relevant Valuation Date. The NAV of the Fund will equal, unless otherwise noted, the value of the total assets of the Fund, less all of its liabilities, including accrued fees and expenses, each determined as of the relevant Valuation Date.
Cash and Short-term Investments
The Fund holds cash and short-term interest bearing deposit accounts. At times, such deposits may be in excess of federally insured limits. The Fund has not experienced any losses in such accounts and does not believe it is exposed to any significant credit risk on such accounts. There are no restrictions on the cash and short-term accounts held by the Fund.
Income Recognition and Expenses
Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis as earned. Expenses are recognized on an accrual basis as incurred.
The Fund bears all expenses incurred in the course of its operations, including, but not limited to, the following: all costs and expenses related to portfolio transactions and positions for the Fund’s account; professional fees; costs of insurance; registration expenses; and expenses of meetings of the Board.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Fund’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other factors or parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ materially.
3. Fair Value Disclosures
The Fund uses the NAV of each Investment Fund as its measure of fair value of an investment in an Investment Fund when (i) the market price for such investment is not readily available, (ii) such investment does not have a readily determinable fair value, and (iii) the NAV is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of investment company accounting, including measurement of the underlying investments at fair value.
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under U.S. GAAP, the Fund discloses the fair value of its investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to valuations based upon unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation (Level 3 measurement). The guidance establishes three levels of fair value as listed below.
- | Level 1 - Inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date |
- | Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including inputs in markets that are not considered to be active |
- | Level 3 - Inputs that are unobservable |
The notion of unobservable inputs is intended to allow for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. Under Level 3, the owner of an asset must determine fair value based on its own assumptions about what market participants would take into account in determining the fair value of the asset, using the best information available.
The inputs or methodology for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
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Pomona Investment Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 2016 (continued)
3. Fair Value Disclosures (continued)
A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement; however, the determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Administrator. The Administrator considers observable data to be market data that is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, and provided by independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market. Private equity funds are generally restricted securities that are subject to substantial holding periods and restrictions on resale and are not traded in public markets. Accordingly, the Fund may not be able to resell such investments for extended periods, if at all. Therefore, the Fund’s private equity investments are classified as Level 3 assets.
In May 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-07 (“ASU 2015-07”), Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). ASU 2015-07 removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the NAV per share practical expedient. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and early adoption is permitted. Management is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2015-07 on the Fund’s financial statements and disclosures.
The following table is a summary of information about the levels within the fair value hierarchy at which the Fund’s investments are measured as of March 31, 2016:
Investments | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Investment Funds | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 37,198,047 | $ | 37,198,047 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investment | 18,288,440 | — | — | 18,288,440 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 18,288,440 | $ | — | $ | 37,198,047 | $ | 55,486,487 |
The following is a reconciliation of those investments for which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:
| Balance as of May 7, 2015* | Realized gain/(loss) | Net | Gross | Capital Distributions Received from Investment Funds | Gross | Net | Balance as of March 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment Funds | $ | — | $ | 1,881,520 | $ | 625,326 | $ | 38,503,906 | $ | (3,812,705 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 37,198,047 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | — | $ | 1,881,520 | $ | 625,326 | $ | 38,503,906 | $ | (3,812,705 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 37,198,047 |
* | Commencement of operations |
** | Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation reflected in the accompanying Statement of Operations |
The amount of the net unrealized appreciation for the period ended March 31, 2016 relating to investments in Level 3 assets still held at March 31, 2016 is $625,326.
During the period ended March 31, 2016, the Fund did not have any transfers between any of the levels of the fair value hierarchy. The Fund records all transfers at the end of each reporting period.
4. Management Fee, Administration Fee, Related Party Transactions and Other
The Adviser provides certain management and advisory services to the Fund, including allocating the Fund’s assets and monitoring each Investment Fund to determine whether its investment program is consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and whether its investment performance and other criteria are satisfactory. In consideration for these services, the Fund pays the Adviser a quarterly management fee of 0.4125% (1.65% on an annualized basis) of the Fund’s quarter-end net asset value (the “Management Fee”). The Management Fee is an expense paid out of the Fund’s net assets and is computed based on the value of the net assets of the Fund as of the close of business on the last business day of each quarter (including any assets in respect of Shares that are repurchased as of the end of the quarter) and is payable quarterly in arrears. For the period May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) to March 31, 2016, the Fund incurred $781,113 of Management Fees.
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Pomona Investment Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 2016 (continued)
4. Management Fee, Administration Fee, Related Party Transactions and Other (continued)
The Administrator performs certain administrative, accounting and other services for the Fund, including (i) providing and/or arranging and overseeing the provision of office space, adequate personnel, and communications and other facilities necessary for administration of the Fund, (ii) performing certain administrative functions to support the Fund and its service providers, (iii) supporting the Board and providing it with information, (iv) providing accounting and legal services in support of the Fund, (v) providing compliance testing services, (vi) analyzing the value of the Fund’s assets, and (vii) reviewing and arranging for payment of the Fund’s expenses and other support services. In consideration of these services, the Fund pays the Administrator a quarterly fee of 0.0625% (0.25% on an annualized basis) of the Fund’s quarter-end net asset value (the “Administration Fee”). For the period May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) to March 31, 2016, the Fund incurred $118,418 of Administration Fees.
The Adviser has entered into an expense limitation agreement (the “Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement”) with the Fund for a one-year term beginning on the initial closing date and ending on the one-year anniversary thereof (the “Limitation Period”), which has been subsequently extended through August 1, 2017, to limit the amount of the Fund’s aggregate quarterly ordinary operating expenses, excluding certain specified expenses listed below (“Specified Expenses”), borne by the Fund during the Limitation Period, to an amount not to exceed 0.50% on an annualized basis of the Fund’s quarter-end net assets (the “Expense Cap”). Specified Expenses include: (i) the Management Fee; (ii) all fees and expenses of Investment Funds and direct investments in which the Fund invests (including all acquired fund fees and expenses); (iii) transactional costs, including legal costs and brokerage commissions, associated with the acquisition and disposition of secondaries, primaries, direct investments, ETFs, and other investments; (iv) interest payments incurred on borrowing by the Fund; (v) fees and expenses incurred in connection with any credit facility, if any, obtained by the Fund; (vi) the administration fee; (vii) the distribution and servicing fee; (viii) taxes; and (ix) extraordinary expenses (expenses resulting from events and transactions that are distinguished by their unusual nature and by the infrequency of their occurrence). To the extent that the Fund’s aggregate quarterly ordinary operating expenses, exclusive of the Specified Expenses for any quarter exceed the Expense Cap, the Adviser will waive its fees and/or reimburse the Fund for expenses to the extent necessary to eliminate such excess. To the extent that the Adviser waives fees or reimburses expenses, it is permitted to recoup any amounts waived and expense amounts previously paid or borne by the Adviser, for a period not to exceed three years from the quarter in which such fees were waived or expenses were borne by the Adviser, even if such reimbursement occurs after the termination of the Limitation Period, provided that the Fund’s aggregate quarterly ordinary operating expenses for the quarter in which such reimbursement is sought, not including Specified Expenses, have fallen to a level below the Expense Cap that was in effect during the quarter in which the fees were waived or expenses were borne by the Adviser, up to the Expense Cap that was in effect during the quarter in which the fees were waived or expenses were borne by the Adviser.
For the period May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) to March 31, 2016, the Adviser waived fees in the amount of $1,089,292, which are subject for recoupment through quarters ending June 2018 through March 2019, as outlined below:
Quarter of Expiration: | ||||
June 2018 | $ | 188,962 | ||
September 2018 | $ | 268,215 | ||
December 2018 | $ | 336,455 | ||
March 2019 | $ | 295,660 |
Voya Investments Distributor, LLC acts as the distributor of the Shares (the “Distributor”). The Distributor will directly distribute Shares to investors and may also enter into selected dealer agreements with various brokers and dealers (“Selling Agents”) that have agreed to participate in the distribution of the Fund’s Shares. The Fund will pay the Distributor a quarterly fee of 0.1375% (0.55% on an annualized basis) of the Fund’s quarter-end net asset value, determined as of the last day of each quarter (before any repurchases of Shares) (the “Distribution and Servicing Fee”), for distribution and investor services provided to Class A shareholders. The Distribution and Servicing Fee is charged on an aggregate class-wide basis, and shareholders are expected to be subject to the Distribution and Servicing Fee as long as they hold their Class A Shares. The Distributor may, in its sole discretion, pay various Selling Agents some or all of the Distribution and Servicing Fee to compensate such Selling Agents for distribution and servicing support. The Distributor, Adviser, and Administrator are subsidiaries of Voya Financial, Inc. (formerly, ING U.S., Inc.). For the period May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) to March 31, 2016, the Fund incurred $260,110 of Distribution and Servicing Fees.
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Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 2016 (continued)
4. Management Fee, Administration Fee, Related Party Transactions and Other (continued)
UMB Fund Services, Inc. (“UMBFS”) provides certain sub-administration, sub-accounting, and tax services for the Fund and charges fees for these services based on the average net assets of the Fund, subject to minimum amounts, to the Fund. UMBFS also provides certain record keeping and investor related services and charges fees for those services primarily based on the number of investor accounts, subject to minimum amounts, that are paid to the Fund. UMB Bank, N.A., an affiliate of UMBFS, serves as the custodian of the Fund’s assets (the “Custodian”) and primarily charges a fixed fee based on the Fund’s average net assets to the Fund.
Each member of the Board that is not an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) (an “Independent Trustee”) receives an annual retainer of $10,000, a fee of $5,000 per year for serving on committees of the Board, and a fee per each in-person meeting of the Board of $2,500, plus reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses.
The Fund retained Alaric Compliance Services, LLC to provide compliance services to the Fund, including a Chief Compliance Officer. For the period May 7, 2015 (Commencement of Operations) to March 31, 2016, the Fund incurred Chief Compliance Officer fees and expenses in the amount of $83,190.
Prior to the Commencement of Operations, the Fund incurred organizational costs which were paid and/or reimbursed by the Adviser. These costs will be subject to recoupment in accordance with the Fund’s Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement. Organizational expenses consist primarily of costs to establish the Fund and enable it to legally conduct business. Organizational expenses incurred subsequent to commencement of operations are expensed by the Fund as incurred.
The Fund incurred $74,172 of offering costs during the period from May 7, 2015 through March 31, 2016. These offering costs, which have also been paid and/or reimbursed by the Adviser, will be subject to recoupment under the Expense Limitation and Reimbursement Agreement. These costs are treated as deferred charges and are amortized over the subsequent 12 month period using the straight line method.
Certain shareholders of the Fund (“Affiliated Shareholders”) are affiliated with the Adviser. The aggregate value of the Affiliated Shareholders’ share of shareholders’ capital at March 31, 2016 is $51,509,586.
5. Capital Share Transactions
The Fund accepts initial and additional purchases of Shares as of the first business day of each calendar quarter at the Fund’s then-current net asset value per Share (determined as of the close of business on the last business day of the immediately preceding quarter). It is expected that the Adviser will recommend to the Board, subject to the Board’s discretion, that the Fund first offer to repurchase Shares from Shareholders in the Fund’s third year of operations. It is also expected that the Adviser will normally recommend to the Board, subject to the Board’s discretion, that the Fund conduct repurchases thereafter on a quarterly basis as of the end of each calendar quarter, so that each repurchase would occur as of each March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of every year, although the Adviser may not recommend, and the Board may not authorize, a repurchase offer for any quarter in which the Adviser believes that it would be detrimental to the Fund for liquidity or other reasons. It is also expected that the Adviser will recommend to the Board, subject to the Board’s discretion, that any such tender offer would be for an amount that is not more than 5% of the Fund’s net asset value. There can be no assurance that the Board will accept the Adviser’s recommendation.
6. Federal and Other Taxes
For the year ended March 31, 2016, it is the Fund’s intention to meet the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ( the “Code”), that are applicable to a regulated investment company (“RIC”). The Fund intends to operate so as to qualify to be taxed as a RIC under the Code and, as such, to not be subject to federal income tax on the portion of its taxable income and gains distributed to stockholders. To qualify for RIC tax treatment, among other requirements, the Fund is required to distribute at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code. Accordingly, the Fund intends to distribute its taxable income and net realized gains, if any, to shareholders in accordance with timing requirements imposed by the Code. While the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, in a manner necessary to minimize the imposition of a 4% excise tax, there can be no assurance that it will avoid any or all of the excise tax. In such event, the Fund will be liable only for the amount by which it does not meet the foregoing distribution requirements. The Fund has adopted October 31 as its fiscal tax year end. The Fund intends to elect to be a RIC with the initial filing of its federal income tax return.
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Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 2016 (continued)
6. Federal and Other Taxes (continued)
In accounting for income taxes, the Fund follows the guidance in FASB ASC Codification 740, as amended by ASU 2009-06, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a tax position must meet in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken by an entity before being measured and recognized in the financial statements. There were no uncertain tax positions as of March 31, 2016 for federal income tax purposes or in Delaware, the Fund’s major state tax jurisdiction.
Because U.S. federal income tax regulations differ from U.S. GAAP, distributions in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the consolidated financial statements to reflect the applicable tax characterization. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future. The tax basis components of distributable earnings differ from the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities due to temporary book/tax differences arising primarily from partnership investments. These amounts will be finalized before filing the Fund’s federal tax return.
For the tax year ended October 31, 2015, permanent differences between book and tax basis are attributable to certain non-deductible expenses for tax purposes and net operating losses. These reclassifications have no effect on total shareholders’ capital or net asset value per share. For the tax year ended October 31, 2015, the following amounts were reclassified:
Paid-in Capital | $ | (758,744 | ) | |
Accumulated net investment loss | 758,744 | |||
Accumulated net realized gain on investments in Investment Funds | — |
At March 31, 2016, the federal tax cost of investment securities and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of the year-end were as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ | 2,357,175 | ||
Gross unrealized depreciation | (1,213,874 | ) | ||
Net unrealized appreciation | $ | 1,143,301 | ||
Cost of investments | $ | 54,343,186 |
The difference between cost amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes is due primarily to timing differences related to the timing of the recognition of income, gains and losses from the underlying investments for tax purposes.
As of October 31, 2015, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | — | ||
Undistributed long-term capital gains | — | |||
Tax accumulated earnings | — | |||
Accumulated capital and other losses | (877 | ) | ||
Unrealized appreciation | 978,713 | |||
Other differences | — | |||
Distributable net earnings | $ | 977,836 |
As of March 31, 2016 the Fund had net capital loss carryforwards which are available to offset future net capital gains, if any:
Short Term | Long Term | |||||||
Non-Expiring | $ | 877 | $ | — |
There were no distributions for the tax year ended October 31, 2015.
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Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 2016 (continued)
7. Investment Transactions
Total purchases of investments in Investment Funds for the period ended March 31, 2016 amounted to $38,503,906. Total distribution proceeds from sale, redemption, or other disposition of investments in Investment Funds for the period ended March 31, 2016 amounted to $3,812,705.
8. Indemnification
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts or agreements that contain indemnification or warranties. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.
9. Commitments
As of March 31, 2016, the Fund had outstanding investment commitments to Investment Funds totaling approximately $5,696,471. Including such outstanding commitments, the Fund has invested and committed approximately 79% of Shareholders’ Capital as of March 31, 2016.
10. Activities Prior to Commencement of Operations
The Fund prepared its “seed money” financial statements for the period from August 12, 2014 (inception) to January 22, 2015. During the period from January 23, 2015 through May 6, 2015, the Fund engaged in various activities in preparation for the public offering of Shares and incurred further costs in relation with the offering, including legal expenses and printing costs.
The Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ Capital of the Fund immediately prior to the commencement of operations was:
Cash | $ | 100,000 | ||
Expense waiver receivable | $ | 748,180 | ||
Other assets | $ | 40,236 | ||
Deferred offering costs | $ | 605,052 | ||
Payable to Adviser | $ | (1,362,816 | ) | |
Other accrued expenses | $ | (30,652 | ) | |
Net Assets | $ | 100,000 |
11. Exemptive Relief and Multiple Share Class Registration
On January 13, 2015, the Fund submitted an exemptive application to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to permit the Fund to offer multiple classes of shares (the “Exemptive Application”). The SEC declared the Exemptive Application effective and granted the Fund an exemptive order on October 8, 2015.
The Board approved the filing of a related amended registration statement on November 19, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on December 7, 2015, to allow the Fund to offer multiple share classes.
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Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 2016 (continued)
12. Subsequent Events
Effective April 1, 2016, there were capital contributions to the Fund in the amount of $367,000.
The Board approved the filing of a related amended registration statement on May 24, 2016, which was filed with the SEC on May 25, 2016, to allow the Fund to offer multiple share classes.
The Fund has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that, other than the events noted above, there were no subsequent events that require disclosure in the financial statements.
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Other Information
March 31, 2016 (unaudited)
Proxy Voting
The Fund is required to file Form N-PX, with its complete proxy voting record for the twelve months ended June 30, no later than August 31. The Fund’s Form N-PX filing is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund at 1-844-2POMONA or (ii) by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q is available, without charge and upon request, on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
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Pomona Investment Fund
Fund Management
March 31, 2016 (unaudited)
Independent Trustees
The Independent Trustees of the Fund, their ages, addresses, positions held, lengths of time served, their principal business occupations during the past five years, the number of portfolios in the Fund Complex (defined below) overseen by each Independent Trustee and other directorships, if any, held by the Trustees, are shown below. The Fund Complex includes any open-end and closed-end funds (including all of their portfolios) advised by the Adviser and any registered funds that have an adviser that is an affiliate of the Adviser.
Name, Age and Address | Position(s) Held with Registrant | Length of Time Served* | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios Overseen in Fund Complex | Other Trusteeships/ Directorships Held Outside the Fund Complex** |
Independent Trustees | |||||
Anthony Bowe (59) | Trustee | January 2015 – Present | Co-Head of The Credit Suisse Private Fund Group (1998 – 2014). | 1 | None |
Richard D’Amore (62) | Trustee | January 2015 – Present | Co-Founder and General Partner of North Bridge Venture Partners (1999 – present). | 1 | Director, Veeco Instruments, Inc. |
Edwin A. Goodman (76) | Trustee | January 2015 – Present | Co-Founder and General Partner of Milestone Venture Partners (1999 – present). | 1 | None |
* | Each Trustee serves an indefinite term, until his or her successor is elected. |
** | This includes any directorships at public companies and registered investment companies held by the Trustee at any time during the past five years. |
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Fund Management
March 31, 2016 (unaudited) (continued)
Interested Trustees
The Interested Trustees of the Fund, their ages, addresses, positions held, length of time served, principal business occupations during the past five years, the number of portfolios in the Fund Complex overseen by each Interested Trustee (as of December 7, 2015) and the other directorships, if any, held by the Interested Trustee, are shown below.
Name, Age and Address | Position(s) Held with Registrant | Length of Time Served* | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios Overseen in Fund Complex | Other Trusteeships/ Directorships Held Outside the Fund Complex** |
Interested Trustees | |||||
Michael D. Granoff (57) | Trustee, President and Principal Executive Officer | August 2014 – Present | Chief Executive Officer of Pomona Management LLC (1994 – present). | 1 | None |
Michael J. Roland (58) | Trustee | January 2015 – Present | Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Funds Services, LLC (April 2012 – Present). Formerly, Chief Compliance Officer, Directed Services LLC and Voya Investments, LLC (March 2011 – December 2013), Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Funds Services, LLC (January 2007 – April 2012) and, Chief Compliance Officer, Voya Family of Funds (March 2011 – February 2012). | 1 | None |
* | Each Trustee serves an indefinite term, until his or her successor is elected. |
** | This includes any directorships at public companies and registered investment companies held by the Trustee at any time during the past five years. |
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Fund Management
March 31, 2016 (unaudited) (continued)
Officers
The executive officers of the Fund, their ages, addresses, positions held, lengths of time served and principal business occupations during the past five years are shown below.
Name, Age and Address | Position(s) Held with Registrant | Length of Time Served* | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years |
Officers | |||
Michael D. Granoff (57) | President and Principal Executive Officer | August 2014 – Present | Chief Executive Officer of Pomona Management LLC (1994 – present). |
Joel Kress (43) | Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer | May 2015 | Chief Operating Officer, Pomona Investment Fund (April 2015 – Present); Managing Member, Z to A Ventures, LLC (2013 – March 2015); Partner and Senior Managing Director, ICON Investments (2005 – 2012). |
Frances Janis (57) | Secretary | August 2014 – Present | Senior Partner, Pomona Management LLC (1994 – present). |
Ryan Levitt (34) | Vice President | August 2014 – Present | Partner, Pomona Management LLC(March 2016 – Present); Principal, Pomona Management LLC (March 2014 – February 2016); Vice President, Pomona Management LLC (2010 – March 2014). |
* | Each officer serves an indefinite term, until his or her successor is elected. |
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Name of Portfolio Manager | Title | Length of Time of Service to the Fund | Business Experience During the Past 5 Years |
Frances Janis | Senior Partner | Since Inception | Senior Partner, Pomona Management LLC |
Ryan Levitt | Partner | Since Inception | Partner, Pomona Management LLC (March 2016-Present); Principal, Pomona Management LLC (March 2014-March 2016); Vice President, Pomona Management LLC (March 2010-March 2014) |
Number of Accounts* | Total Assets in Accounts* ($ Million) | |
Registered Investment Companies | - | $- |
Other Pooled Investment Vehicles | 32 | 4,198 |
Other Accounts | 3 | 211 |
Portfolio Manager | Dollar Range of Fund Shares Beneficially Owned |
Frances Janis | None |
Ryan Levitt | None |
(registrant) | Pomona Investment Fund | |
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Michael Granoff | |
Michael Granoff, President & Principal Executive Officer | ||
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||
Date | May 27, 2016 | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. | ||
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Michael Granoff | |
Michael Granoff, President & Principal Executive Officer | ||
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||
Date | May 27, 2016 | |
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Joel Kress | |
Joel Kress, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer | ||
(Principal Financial Officer) | ||
Date | May 27, 2016 |