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Astrea 8 hits $1.68B NAV amidst PE distribution phase

Portfolio cash returns trim NAV whilst leverage stays controlled.

Astrea 8 reported a portfolio net asset value (NAV) of $1.68b (US$1,302m) as of 5 January 2026 in its third semi-annual distribution report to bondholders. The report covers the period from 20 July 2025 to 19 January 2026 and reflects portfolio cash flows and valuation movements during the period, according to a press release.

The report showed the portfolio started the period with an audited NAV of $1.90b (US$1,471m) as of 31 December 2023. It attributed changes in NAV to distributions received, capital calls, and unrealised fair value movements across the underlying private equity investments.

The company received $121.26m (US$94m) of distributions from underlying funds during the period and invested $12.9m (US$10m) through capital calls, resulting in net distributions of $108.36m (US$84m), according to the report. These cash flows and unrealised valuation movements led to the ending portfolio NAV of $1.68b (US$1,302m).

The report also showed the transaction maintained a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 34.5% as of the distribution reference date, based on total portfolio NAV of $1.68b (US$1,302m) and total net debt of $579.21m (US$449m). It said the structure has a maximum LTV threshold of 40%.

Astrea 8 also reported total undrawn capital commitments of S$150.93m (US$117m) as of 5 January 2026, down from $156.09m (US$121m) at the start of the period. 

Portfolio NAV is calculated using the most recent net asset values reported by the general partners of the underlying funds, adjusted for distributions received and capital calls made up to the reference date. NAV remains a key measure in assessing asset backing and structural protection for bondholders under the transaction.

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