N-CSRS 1 tm2331447d2_ncsrs.htm N-CSRS

 

 

 

UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED 

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-23591

 

NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

1290 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10104

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Patrick Deaton, Chief Operating Officer

Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC

1290 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10104

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-212-476-8800

 

Date of fiscal year end: March 31

 

Date of reporting period: September 30, 2023

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

(a)

 

 

 

 

 

NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
(FORMERLY, NB CROSSROADS PRIVATE MARKETS ACCESS Fund LLC)
Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
For the six months ended September 30, 2023

 
NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
For the six months ended September 30, 2023
Index
Page No.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
1
2
9
10
11
12
15
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
26
27
 

 
NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Assets
Investments, at fair value (cost of $633,372,584)
$ 708,490,920
Cash
13,544
Receivable for investments sold
1,263
Interest receivable
467,197
Other assets
65,780
Total Assets
$ 709,038,704
Liabilities
Contributions received in advance
$ 19,382,048
Investment securities purchased
3,584,178
Advisory fee payable
2,287,430
Deferred Tax Fee Payable
1,428,973
Due to Affiliate
667,303
Due to Shareholder
616,246
Incentive fee payable
588,897
Distribution fee payable
229,549
Accounting and administration service fees payable
160,583
Professional fees payable
140,828
Other payables
93,237
Total Liabilities
$ 29,179,272
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 5)
Net Assets at Value
$ 679,859,432
Net Assets Consist of:
Paid-in capital
611,204,883
Total distributable earnings
68,654,549
Net Assets at Value
$ 679,859,432
Net Assets:
Institutional Class
$ 515,199,698
Class A-1
113,147
Class A-2
164,546,587
Shares outstanding:
Institutional Class Shares
42,787,757
Class A-1 Shares
9,474
Class A-2 Shares
13,778,107
Net asset value per share:
Institutional Class
$ 12.04
Class A-1
11.94
Maximum offering price per share*
12.37
Class A-2
11.94
*
Includes a sales charge of up to 3.50%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Description
Interest
Maturity
Date
Shares or
Principal
Amount
Cost
Value
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES – 0.65%
American Express Credit Account Master
Trust
3.75%
08/15/2027
375,000 $    365,481 $    363,011
Amur Equipment Finance Receivables X LLC(A)
1.64%
10/20/2027
54,467 52,469 52,368
BA Credit Card Trust
5.00%
04/17/2028
250,000 254,518 247,422
BMW Vehicle Owner Trust 2023-A
5.72%
04/27/2026
200,000 200,313 199,724
CARDS II Trust(A)
0.60%
04/15/2027
100,000 96,201 97,156
CCG Receivables Trust 2023-1(A)
5.82%
09/16/2030
100,000 100,296 99,857
DLLAA 2023-1 LLC(A)
5.93%
07/20/2026
100,000 100,324 99,957
DLLMT 2023-1 LLC(A)
5.78%
11/20/2025
87,000 86,993 86,583
Evergreen Credit Card Trust(A)
0.90%
10/15/2026
100,000 95,120 94,775
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2023-A
5.14%
03/15/2026
292,342 291,811 291,176
GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust 2022-2
3.42%
06/20/2025
200,000 197,192 197,586
Master Credit Card Trust II(A)
1.66%
07/21/2026
300,000 285,300 284,194
Mercedes-Benz Auto Lease Trust 2023-A
5.24%
11/17/2025
104,000 103,999 103,553
MMAF Equipment Finance LLC
2022-A(A)
3.20%
01/13/2028
105,000 101,263 100,754
Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust
2021-F(A)
1.11%
02/18/2070
105,620 91,280 88,059
Nissan Auto Lease Trust 2023-A
5.10%
03/17/2025
205,922 205,567 205,154
OCCU Auto Receivables Trust 2022-1(A)
5.50%
10/15/2027
300,000 298,581 297,647
PFS Financing Corp(A)
0.71%
04/15/2026
100,000 95,997 97,105
Porsche Financial Auto Securitization Trust
2023-1(A)
5.42%
12/22/2026
296,000 295,731 295,068
SBA Tower Trust(A)
2.84%
01/15/2025
125,000 125,000 119,650
T-Mobile US Trust 2022-1(A)
4.91%
05/22/2028
200,000 199,689 197,257
Toyota Auto Receivables 2023-B Owner
Trust
5.28%
05/15/2026
166,000 165,996 165,342
Verizon Master Trust
5.23%
11/22/2027
200,000 200,983 198,587
World Omni Auto Receivables Trust
2023-A
5.18%
07/15/2026
182,050 181,480 181,215
World Omni Auto Receivables Trust
2022-C
3.73%
03/16/2026
255,144 252,758 252,930
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
4,444,342 4,416,130
BANK LOANS – 0.81%
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
7.68% (1-Month SOFR + 2.25%)
11/01/2026
497,442 494,594 496,696
Central Parent, Inc.
9.64% (3-Month SOFR + 4.50%)
07/06/2029
497,494 496,291 497,225
Consolidated Communications, Inc.
8.93% (1-Month SOFR + 3.50%)
10/02/2027
630,000 630,000 556,763
Dun & Bradstreet Corp.
8.56% (1-Month SOFR + 2.75%)
02/06/2026
497,371 496,771 496,281
Ingram Micro, Inc.
8.44% (1-Month SOFR + 3.00%)
06/30/2028
371,501 365,942 370,223
Medline Borrower, L.P.
8.68% (1-Month SOFR + 3.25%)
09/30/2028
497,475 489,230 495,833
Prime Security Services Borrower LLC
8.19% (1-Month SOFR + 2.75%)
09/23/2026
497,449 497,449 496,549
UKG Inc
8.62% (3-Month SOFR + 3.25%)
05/04/2026
648,350 647,556 645,990
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Description
Interest
Maturity
Date
Shares or
Principal
Amount
Cost
Value
UFC Holdings LLC
8.37% (1-Month SOFR + 2.75%)
04/29/2026
497,184 494,911 496,393
WaterBridge Midstream Operating LLC
11.36% (3-Month SOFR + 5.75%)
06/22/2026
497,409 494,922 497,489
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC
8.18% (1-Month SOFR + 2.75%)
05/18/2025
489,761 487,071 488,468
TOTAL BANK LOANS
  5,594,737   5,537,910
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES – 0.20%
Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-C3
3.46%
05/15/2052
300,000 283,780 281,016
Benchmark 2018-B2 Mortgage Trust
3.78%
02/15/2051
173,487 168,348 164,393
Benchmark 2018-B4 Mortgage Trust
4.06%
07/15/2051
436,519 419,641 415,272
GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2018-GS10
4.11%
07/10/2051
283,300 274,371 271,469
GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2019-GC40
3.04%
07/10/2052
225,000 208,610 205,562
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
1,354,750 1,337,712
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE-BACKED OBLIGATIONS(A) – 0.37%
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust
2021-R03
6.16% (30-Day Average SOFR + 0.85%)
12/25/2041
208,167 206,515 206,484
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust
2022-R01
6.31% (30-Day Average SOFR + 1.00%)
12/25/2041
156,714 155,858 155,783
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust
2022-R04
7.31% (30-Day Average SOFR + 2.00%)
03/25/2042
175,643 176,192 176,849
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust
2022-R05
7.21% (30-Day Average SOFR + 1.90%)
04/25/2042
126,317 126,573 126,159
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust
2022-R07
8.26% (30-Day Average SOFR + 2.95%)
06/25/2042
174,694 178,552 179,279
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust
2022-R08
7.86% (30-Day Average SOFR + 2.55%)
07/25/2042
182,617 185,408 185,969
Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust
2021-HQA3
6.16% (30-Day Average SOFR + 0.85%)
09/25/2041
337,694 333,164 330,200
Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust
2021-HQA4
6.26% (30-Day Average SOFR + 0.95%)
12/25/2041
175,605 170,151 172,331
Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust
2022-DNA4
7.51% (30-Day Average SOFR + 2.20%)
05/25/2042
202,174 204,873 204,307
Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust
2022-DNA5
8.26% (30-Day Average SOFR + 2.95%)
06/25/2042
148,543 151,870 152,373
Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust
2023-DNA1
7.41% (30-Day Average SOFR + 2.10%)
03/25/2043
181,822 182,576 183,492
Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk
Debt Notes
7.31% (30-Day Average SOFR + 2.00%)
06/25/2043
181,008 182,326 181,888
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust 2023-HE2
7.02% (30-Day Average SOFR + 1.70%)
03/25/2054
75,000 75,000 75,000
Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2017-5
6.03% (1-Month SOFR + 0.71%)
02/25/2057
205,381 204,354 206,204
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE-BACKED OBLIGATIONS
2,533,412
2,536,318
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Description
Interest
Maturity
Date
Shares or
Principal
Amount
Cost
Value
CORPORATE BONDS – 0.80%
AbbVie, Inc.
3.60%
05/14/2025
205,000 200,759 198,239
Anheuser-Busch Cos LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc.
3.65%
02/01/2026
200,000 195,796 192,156
Apple, Inc.
1.13%
05/11/2025
215,000 204,051 201,167
AT&T, Inc.
0.90%
03/25/2024
205,000 200,673 200,232
Bank of America Corp.
3.50%
04/19/2026
205,000 198,337 193,573
Boeing Co.
4.88%
05/01/2025
200,000 199,105 196,612
BP Capital Markets America, Inc.
3.80%
09/21/2025
200,000 196,685 193,963
Broadcom, Inc.
3.46%
09/15/2026
210,000 201,025 197,186
Crown Castle, Inc.
1.35%
07/15/2025
215,000 200,997 198,069
Discovery Communications LLC
4.90%
03/11/2026
200,000 197,923 195,291
Duke Energy Corp.
0.90%
09/15/2025
220,000 203,650 200,102
Evergy Inc.
2.45%
09/15/2024
205,000 199,070 198,096
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
5.70%
11/01/2024
295,000 296,017 293,887
HCA, Inc.
5.00%
03/15/2024
200,000 199,613 198,955
Inter-American Development Bank
4.50%
09/13/2033
95,000 94,947 92,908
McDonald’s Corp.
3.30%
07/01/2025
205,000 199,950 197,440
Morgan Stanley
3.70%
10/23/2024
305,000 300,042 298,003
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
2.90%
08/15/2024
205,000 200,092 200,294
Oracle Corp.
2.50%
04/01/2025
210,000 201,984 200,027
Paramount Global
4.00%
01/15/2026
210,000 199,610 198,856
Pelican IV Re Ltd.(A)
6.04% (1-Month Treasury Bill + 5.36%)
05/07/2024
725,000 725,000 73
Province of Quebec Canada
4.50%
09/08/2033
130,000 129,506 124,916
QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.45%
05/20/2025
200,000 196,473 193,575
Starbucks Corp.
3.80%
08/15/2025
200,000 196,371 193,642
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
3.50%
04/15/2025
205,000 200,216 197,876
Verizon Communications, Inc.
3.50%
11/01/2024
205,000 201,648 200,235
WEC Energy Group, Inc.
4.75%
01/09/2026
195,000 194,305 191,057
Wells Fargo & Co.
3.30%
09/09/2024
305,000 299,535 297,317
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
6,233,380 5,443,747
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 28.86%
MONEY MARKET FUND – 13.64%
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund Government Portfolio
5.27%(B)
92,734,828 92,734,828 92,734,828
UNITED STATES TREASURY BILLS – 13.34%
United States Treasury Bill
5.30%(C)
11/02/2023
1,015,000 1,010,213 1,010,373
United States Treasury Bill
5.18%(C)
11/09/2023
39,027,500 38,802,756 38,809,513
United States Treasury Bill
5.33%(C)
11/28/2023
50,000,000 49,571,167 49,579,031
United States Treasury Bill
5.26%(C)
01/25/2024
1,335,000 1,312,914 1,312,390
TOTAL UNITED STATES TREASURY BILLS
 90,697,050  90,711,307
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Description
Interest
Maturity
Date
Shares or
Principal
Amount
Cost
Value
UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTES – 1.88%
United States Treasury Note
2.13%
11/30/2023
1,010,000 1,004,730 1,004,495
United States Treasury Note
0.13%
12/15/2023
1,030,000 1,020,326 1,019,137
United States Treasury Note
0.25%
03/15/2024
1,545,000 1,510,001 1,509,634
United States Treasury Note
3.00%
07/31/2024
2,365,000 2,336,494 2,317,053
United States Treasury Note
2.38%
08/15/2024
1,545,000 1,504,268 1,504,142
United States Treasury Note
1.75%
03/15/2025
3,445,000 3,335,510 3,276,114
United States Treasury Note
4.63%
06/30/2025
600,000 597,801 594,891
United States Treasury Note
4.50%
07/15/2026
600,000 600,587 594,469
United States Treasury Note
4.13%
07/31/2028
1,010,000 1,009,161 988,380
TOTAL UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTES
12,918,878 12,808,315
TOTAL SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENTS
196,350,756
196,254,450
COMMON STOCKS – 0.40%
Unity Software Inc.
87,120 8,005,334 2,734,697
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
8,005,334 2,734,697
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Acquisition
Type
Acquisition
Dates(E)
Geographic
Region(F)
Cost
Fair Value
PRIVATE FUNDS(D) – 72.11%
ACON Strategic Partners II-B, L.P.
Secondary
08/2022
North America
7,903,264 23,329,036
AFC Acquisitions, Inc.(G)
Co-Investment
04/2021 – 06/2023
North America
6,596,455 9,630,824
AP Safety Co-Invest, L.P.
Co-Investment
03/2022 – 04/2023
North America
3,177,676 3,125,463
Austin Co-Investment, L.P.2
Co-Investment
03/2021
North America
845,047 12,502,523
BC Partners Galileo (1) L.P.
Secondary
07/2021 – 07/2023
Europe 8,849,731 11,568,909
Blackstone Growth Beverly Co-Invest L.P.
Co-Investment
02/2022 – 06/2023
North America
4,542,404 4,870,813
Breakaway Co-investment Holding LP
Co-Investment
10/2021
Europe 3,204,082 5,970
CB Catalyst Co-Invest, L.P.
Co-Investment
11/2022
North America
5,612,015 5,590,000
CB Starfish TopCo, L.P.
Co-Investment
08/2021
North America
672,670 1,782,814
CD&R Ferdinand Co-Investor, L.P.
Co-Investment
08/2023
North America
18,631,828 18,607,357
CD&R Value Building Partners I, L.P.
Co-Investment
12/2021
North America
11,951,207 14,116,585
Centerbridge Seaport Acquisition Fund, L.P.
Co-Investment
05/2022
North America
7,056,687 7,032,181
CGI Acquisitions, Inc.(G)
Co-Investment
02/2022 – 09/2023
North America
4,062,865 5,971,535
Compass Syndication L.P.
Co-Investment
10/2021
North America
1,613,648 1,760,000
DGS Group Holdings, L.P.(G)
Co-Investment
09/2022 – 12/2022
North America
6,455,020 8,974,058
DIG Holdings, LLC
Co-Investment
12/2022
North America
9,754,100 11,575,763
FitzWalter Capital Partners Coinvest I, L.P.
Co-Investment
08/2022 – 08/2023
North America
3,745,996 10,605,837
Five Arrows Galliera Co-Invest SCSp
Co-Investment
08/2022
Europe 8,914,841 9,915,032
Follett Acquisition LP(G)
Co-Investment
01/2022
North America
4,060,000 4,060,000
Horizon Co-Investment, L.P.
Co-Investment
06/2022
North America
6,308,656 6,300,000
Itelyum Co-Investment L.P.
Co-Investment
09/2021
Europe 7,857,760 12,355,226
KKR Leo Co-Invest L.P.
Co-Investment
06/2021
North America
2,570,118 4,773,422
KKR Malaga Co-Invest L.P.
Co-Investment
07/2023
North America
9,673,380 9,314,813
KKR Quartz Co-Invest L.P.
Co-Investment
03/2023
North America
17,000,000 17,005,601
KMNOCH Investor, L.P.(G)
Co-Investment
11/2022
North America
16,970,562 17,000,000
L Catterton Growth IV, L.P.
Primary
03/2021 – 06/2023
North America
11,257,087 10,794,262
Magenta Blocker Aggregator L.P.
Co-Investment
07/2021 – 10/2021
North America
2,893,688 3,577,683
Material Co-Invest, L.P.
Co-Investment
10/2022
North America
13,687,274 11,738,085
NB Credit Opps Co-Investment (Vetcor) LP
Co-Investment
03/2023 – 08/2023
North America
5,815,588 6,771,930
NB Credit Opps Co-Investment (VetcorII) LP
Co-Investment
08/2023
North America
1,703,158 1,783,635
NB Electron Aggregator LP
Co-Investment
08/2023
North America
25,000,000 24,877,261
NB Lowcode Private Equity(G)
Co-Investment
11/2022 – 08/2023
North America
2,912,140 4,090,431
NB Mavis Aggregator LP
Co-Investment
05/2023
North America
20,000,000 19,915,871
Olympus FG Holdco, L.P.
Co-Investment
08/2022
North America
5,056,682 5,064,503
Pilot Holdings, LLC
Co-Investment
12/2021
North America
7,200,000 9,488,355
Project Alpine Co-Invest Fund, L.P.
Co-Investment
06/2022
North America
10,005,681 9,996,401
Project Metal Co-Invest Fund, L.P.
Co-Investment
10/2021 – 09/2023
North America
8,005,199 6,128,051
Project Stream Co-Invest Fund, L.P.
Co-Investment
10/2021 – 12/2021
North America
8,933,250 6,968,853
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Acquisition
Type
Acquisition
Dates(E)
Geographic
Region(F)
Cost
Fair Value
RealPage Parent, LP(G)
Co-Investment
04/2021
North America
6,500,000 8,596,250
RL Co-Investor Aggregator, L. P.
Co-Investment
05/2022 – 03/2023
North America
7,890,426 9,207,690
RL Co-Investor Aggregator II L. P.
Co-Investment
03/2022 – 03/2023
North America
3,810,854 4,606,520
Rothwell Ventures Ultimate Feeder I (Cayman) L.P.
Secondary
09/2021 – 10/2022
North America
6,663,851 11,938,044
SPI Parent Holding Company, LLC(G)(H)
Co-Investment
12/2021 – 04/2022
North America
5,789,976 12,730,712
Summit Partners Co-Invest (Optmo) SCSp
Co-Investment
10/2021
Europe 2,516,524 2,504,394
TA Spartan Parent, LLC
Co-Investment
07/2023
North America
10,130,000 10,130,000
THL Automation Fund Investors (4K), L.P.
Co-Investment
03/2021 – 09/2022
North America
4,012,571 5,560,000
THL Fund Investors (Altar), L.P.
Co-Investment
12/2022 – 09/2023
North America
4,950,847 5,741,688
THL Fund Investors (Iconic), L.P.
Co-Investment
06/2023 – 09/2023
North America
10,255,002 10,249,295
THL Fund IX Investors (Plymouth II), L.P.
Co-Investment
08/2023
North America
8,350,000 8,350,000
TPG IX Evergreen CI II, L.P.
Co-Investment
09/2023
North America
8,635,900 8,541,000
Truelink-Vista, L.P.
Co-Investment
10/2022
North America
3,500,000 9,450,000
True Wind Capital Continuation, L.P.
Secondary
03/2023 – 05/2023
North America
8,156,695 8,044,317
WP Irving Co-Invest, L.P.
Co-Investment
04/2022 – 09/2023
North America
5,541,468 6,561,597
WWEC Holdings LP
Co-Investment
10/2022
North America
7,120,000 8,900,000
ZM Parent Holding LLC(G)
Co-Investment
03/2022
North America
4,532,000 6,149,366
TOTAL PRIVATE FUNDS
408,855,873 490,229,956
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $633,372,584) – 104.20%
708,490,920
Other Assets & Liabilities (Net) – (4.20%)
(28,631,488)
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%
$
679,859,432
(A)
Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). These securities are restricted and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At September 30, 2023, the total value of these securities was $4,546,821 representing 0.67% of net assets.
(B)
The rate is the annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2023.
(C)
Each issue shows the rate of the discount at the time of purchase.
(D)
Non-income producing securities, which are restricted as to resale and illiquid.
(E)
Acquisition Dates cover from the original investment date to the last acquisition date and is a required disclosure for restricted securities only.
(F)
Geographic region is based on where a private fund is headquartered and may be different from where such fund invests or operates.
(G)
The fair value of the investment was determined using a significant unobservable input.
(H)
This investment is made through the wholly owned subsidiary NB CR PMAF Blocker LLC the “Subsidiary”.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)
As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Summary by Investment Type
Fair Value
% of Net
Assets
Asset-Backed Securities
$ 4,416,130 0.65%
Bank Loans
5,537,910 0.81%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
1,337,712 0.20%
Collateralized Mortgage-Backed Obligations
2,536,318 0.37%
Corporate Bonds
5,443,747 0.80%
Short-Term Investments
196,254,450 28.86%
Common Stocks
2,734,697 0.40%
Private Funds
490,229,956 72.11%
Total Investments
708,490,920 104.20%
Other Assets & Liabilities (Net)
(28,631,488) (4.20)%
Total Net Assets
$ 679,859,432 100.00%
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Statement of Operations
For The Six Months Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Investment Income:
Interest income
$ 3,874,630
Other income
3,379
Total Investment Income
3,878,009
Operating Expenses:
Advisory fees (see Note 3)
4,188,150
Incentive fees
1,489,096
Distribution and servicing fees Class A-1 (see Note 3)
393
Distribution and servicing fees Class A-2 (see Note 3)
314,103
Accounting and administration service fees
250,668
Professional fees
181,649
Independent Managers’ fees
84,375
Insurance expense
19,742
Other expenses
196,281
Total Operating Expenses
6,724,457
Expenses recouped by Adviser
104,995
Fee offsets
(50,910)
Net Operating Expenses
6,778,542
Net investment income (loss)
(2,900,533)
Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
373,256
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
15,875,058
Net Realized and Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
16,248,314
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
$ 13,347,781
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
March 31, 2023
Change in Net Assets from Operations:
Net investment income (loss)
$ (2,900,533) $ (2,778,689)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
373,256 540,905
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
15,875,058 38,048,604
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
13,347,781 35,810,820
Distributions to Shareholders:
Institutional Class
(1,605,285)
Class A-1
(126)
Class A-2
(21,392)
Total Distributions to Shareholders
(1,626,803)
Change in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Transactions:
Proceeds from shares sold
Institutional Class
78,775,402 42,320,741
Class A-2
137,311,626 21,944,900
Reinvestments of distributions
Institutional Class
1,450,540
Class A-1
126
Class A-2
21,125
Withdrawals
Institutional Class
(728,539) (892,151)
Class A-2
(54,220)
Change in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Transactions
215,358,489 64,791,061
Net Change in Net Assets
228,706,270 98,975,078
Net Assets:
Beginning of period
451,153,162 352,178,084
End of period
$ 679,859,432 $ 451,153,162
Transactions in Shares:
Shares sold
Institutional Class Shares
6,629,555 3,803,715
Class A-2 Shares
11,633,128 1,998,689
Shares reinvested
Institutional Class Shares
128,711
Class A-1 Shares
11
Class A-2 Shares
1,879
Shares redeemed
Institutional Class Shares
(60,591) (78,014)
Class A-2 Shares
(4,632)
Net Increase in Shares
18,202,092 5,850,359
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For The Six Months Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net change in net assets resulting from operations
$ 13,347,781
Adjustments to reconcile net change in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Purchases of investments
(817,059,268)
Proceeds from disposition of investments
597,763,695
Amortization of discount
(2,106,392)
Net realized (gain) loss on investments
(373,256)
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments
(15,875,058)
Changes in assets and liabilities related to operations
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable
(467,197)
(Increase) decrease in other assets
(24,427)
Increase (decrease) due to Affiliate
383,310
Increase (decrease) advisory fee payable
646,340
Increase (decrease) accounting and administration service fees payable
(52,008)
Increase (decrease) professional fees payable
(172,695)
Increase (decrease) incentive fee payable
(1,011,384)
Increase (decrease) distribution fees payable
229,549
Increase (decrease) in other payables
(87,493)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
(224,858,503)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Contributions received in advance
9,127,048
Proceeds from shares sold
216,087,028
Withdrawals, net of amounts due to Shareholders
(344,325)
Net Cash Provided by (used in) Financing Activities
224,869,751
Net Change in Cash
11,248
Cash at Beginning of Period
2,296
Cash at End of Period
$ 13,544
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Financial Highlights — Institutional Class
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
March 31, 2023
Year Ended
March 31, 2022
Period from
January 19, 2021
(Commencement
of Operations)
through March 31,
2021*
Per Share Operating Performance(1)
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
$ 11.76 $ 10.83 $ 10.19 $ 10.00
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)
(0.06) (0.08) 0.13
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.34 1.06 0.64 0.19
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
0.28 0.98 0.77 0.19
DISTRIBUTIONS
Net change in capital due to distributions
(0.05) (0.13)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
12.04 11.76 10.83 10.19
TOTAL NET ASSET VALUE RETURN(2)(3)
2.39% 9.04% 7.64% 1.90%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
515,200 425,935 350,463 212,013
Ratios to average net assets(4)(5)(6)
Total expenses before expense waiver, expense recoupment and fee offset
2.03% 2.32%(7) 1.50% 1.16%
Total expenses after expense waiver, expense recoupment and fee offset
2.05% 2.20% 1.33% 0.76%
Fee offset
(0.02)% (0.04)% % %
Net investment income (loss)
(0.66)% (0.67)% 1.24% 0.86%
Portfolio Turnover Rate(3)
2.95% 45.02% 57.13% 12.50%
*
Prior to the commencement date, the Fund had been inactive except for matters related to the Fund’s organization, registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, registration of the shares under the 1933 Act and the sale of 10,000 Institutional Class Shares to Neuberger Berman Europe Holdings LLC.
(1)
Selected data for the average Shares outstanding throughout each period.
(2)
Total Return, based on net asset value per Share, reflects the changes in net asset value based on the effects of organizational costs, the performance of the Fund during the period and reinvested dividend income, if any.
(3)
Not annualized.
(4)
For the period January 19, 2021 (Commencement of Operations) through March 31, 2021, the expense and net investment income ratios are based on a very limited operating period and, as such, may not be meaningful.
(5)
The contractual fee and expense waiver (or recoupment) are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income (loss) ratios (see Note 3).
(6)
Annualized for periods less than 12 months.
(7)
Ratio is inclusive of the deferred tax expense from the Subsidiary. Excluding this tax expense, the ratio would be 1.96%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Financial Highlights — Class A-1
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
March 31, 2023
Period from
March 1, 2022
(Commencement
of Operations)
through March 31,
2022
Per Share Operating Performance(1)
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
$ 11.71 $ 10.82 $ 10.57
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)
(0.10) (0.15) (0.02)*
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.33 1.05 0.27*
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
0.23 0.90 0.25
DISTRIBUTIONS
Net change in capital due to distributions
(0.01)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
11.94 11.71 10.82
TOTAL NET ASSET VALUE RETURN(2)(3)
2.03% 8.28% 2.37%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
113 111 102
Ratios to average net assets(4)(5)(6)
Total expenses before expense waiver, expense recoupment and fee offset
2.73% 3.02%(7) 1.54%
Total expenses after expense waiver, expense recoupment and fee offset
2.75% 2.90% 1.49%
Fee offset
(0.02)% (0.04)% %
Net investment income (loss)
(1.36)% (1.37)% 0.35%
Portfolio Turnover Rate(3)
2.95% 45.02% 57.13%
*
The amount of net investment income and net loss from securities (both realized and unrealized) per share, does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of purchases of Fund shares during the year.
(1)
Selected data for the average Shares outstanding throughout each period.
(2)
Total Return, based on net asset value per Share, reflects the changes in net asset value based on the effects of organizational costs, the performance of the Fund during the period and reinvested dividend income, if any.
(3)
Not annualized.
(4)
For the period March 1, 2022 (Commencement of Operations) through March 31, 2022, the expense and net investment income ratios are based on a very limited operating period and, as such, may not be meaningful.
(5)
The contractual fee and expense waiver (or recoupment) are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income (loss) ratios (see Note 3).
(6)
Annualized for periods less than 12 months.
(7)
Ratio is inclusive of the deferred tax expense from the Subsidiary. Excluding this tax expense, the ratio would be 2.66%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Consolidated Financial Highlights — Class A-2
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2023
(Unaudited)
Year Ended
March 31, 2023
Period from
March 1, 2022
(Commencement
of Operations)
through March 31,
2022
Per Share Operating Performance(1)
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
$ 11.71 $ 10.82 $ 10.57
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)
(0.10) (0.15) (0.04)*
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.33 1.05 0.29*
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
0.23 0.90 0.25
DISTRIBUTIONS
Net change in capital due to distributions
(0.01)
NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD
11.94 11.71 10.82
TOTAL NET ASSET VALUE RETURN(2)(3)
2.03% 8.28% 2.37%
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
164,547 25,107 1,613
Ratios to average net assets(4)(5)(6)
Total expenses before expense waiver, expense recoupment and fee offset
2.73% 3.02%(7) 1.54%
Total expenses after expense waiver, expense recoupment and fee offset
2.75% 2.90% 1.49%
Fee offset
(0.02)% (0.04)% %
Net investment income (loss)
(1.36)% (1.37)% 0.36%
Portfolio Turnover Rate(3)
2.95% 45.02% 57.13%
*
The amount of net investment income and net loss from securities (both realized and unrealized) per share, does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of purchases of Fund shares during the year.
(1)
Selected data for the average Shares outstanding throughout each period.
(2)
Total Return, based on net asset value per Share, reflects the changes in net asset value based on the effects of organizational costs, the performance of the Fund during the period and reinvested dividend income, if any.
(3)
Not annualized.
(4)
For the period March 1, 2022 (Commencement of Operations) through March 31, 2022, the expense and net investment income ratios are based on a very limited operating period and, as such, may not be meaningful.
(5)
The contractual fee and expense waiver (or recoupment) are reflected in both the net expense and net investment income (loss) ratios (see Note 3).
(6)
Annualized for periods less than 12 months.
(7)
Ratio is inclusive of the deferred tax expense from the Subsidiary. Excluding this tax expense, the ratio would be 2.66%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
1.   Organization
NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC (formerly, NB Crossroads Private Markets Access Fund LLC) (the “Fund”) was organized on July 10, 2020 as a limited liability company registered under the laws of the state of Delaware. The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Fund is offered only to investors that are both “accredited investors” as defined in Section 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and “qualified clients” as defined in Rule 205-3 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). The Fund is authorized to offer three separate classes of shares (“Shares”) designated as Institutional Class, Class A-1 and Class A-2. Institutional Class shares commenced operations on January 19, 2021; Class A-1 and Class A-2 shares commenced operations on March 1, 2022. Class A-1 shares are offered at net asset value (“NAV”) plus a maximum sales charge of 3.50%. Institutional Class and Class A-2 shares are offered at NAV. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the Fund and classes are identical except for differences in their sales charge structures and ongoing service and distribution charges. All classes of shares have equal voting privileges except that each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its service and/or distribution plans. The Fund’s income, expenses (other than class-specific fees) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated proportionately each month based upon the relative net assets of each share class.
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek to provide attractive, long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in an actively managed portfolio of private equity investments. The Fund’s private equity investments are expected to focus on private equity strategies including: (i) buyouts; (ii) special situations; (iii) venture and growth capital; (iv) infrastructure and real assets; and (v) private credit. The Fund’s investment exposure to these strategies is implemented via a variety of investment types that will include: (i) direct investments in the equity of private companies and/or debt securities of operating companies and other credit instruments, including investments alongside private equity funds and other private equity firms (“Direct Investments”); (ii) investments in private equity funds managed by various unaffiliated asset managers (“Portfolio Funds”) acquired in privately negotiated transactions (a) from investors in these Portfolio Funds, (b) in connection with a restructuring transaction of a Portfolio Fund(s), and/or (c) directly from a private equity fund; (iii) primary investments in newly formed Portfolio Funds; and (iv) publicly listed private equity investments and investments in business development companies. The Fund will also invest a portion of its assets in a portfolio of cash and cash equivalents, liquid fixed-income securities and other credit instruments.
The Fund is managed by Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act that serves as the Fund’s investment adviser (“NBIA” or “Registered Investment Adviser”). The Registered Investment Adviser has engaged NB Alternatives Advisers LLC (“NBAA” or the “Sub-Adviser” and together with the Registered Investment Adviser, the “Adviser”) to assist with investment decisions. The Fund’s Board of Managers (the “Board”) has overall responsibility for the management and supervision of the operations of the Fund. Certain officers of the Registered Investment Adviser are also officers of the Fund.
2.   Significant Accounting Policies
The Fund meets the definition of an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance as issued through Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services —  Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A.   Basis of Accounting
The Fund’s policy is to prepare its financial statements on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Consequently, income and the related assets are recognized when earned, and expenses and the related liabilities are recognized when incurred. The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars.
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Consolidation of Subsidiaries — NB CR PMAF Blocker LLC (the “Subsidiary”), is an investment company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund. The Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statement of Operations, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets, Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and the Consolidated Financial Highlights of the Fund include the accounts of the Subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The inception date of the Subsidiary was September 1, 2021. On September 30, 2023, the Subsidiary had net assets of $11,381,100 which equals 1.7% of the Fund’s total net assets.
B.   Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
C.   Valuation of Investments
The Fund computes the net asset value (“NAV”) for each class of Shares as of the close of business on the last business day of each month and in connection with the Fund’s offer to purchase Shares, on each date that Shares are to be repurchased, as of the date of any distribution and at such other times as the Board shall determine, in accordance with valuation principles set forth below, or may be determined from time to time, pursuant to the valuation procedures (the “Procedures”) established by the Board.
The Board has approved the Procedures pursuant to which the Fund values its investments. In December 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act, which establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the Investment Company Act, including related oversight and reporting requirements. Effective as of the compliance date of September 8, 2022, the Board approved changes to the Procedures to comply with Rule 2a-5 and designated NBIA as the Fund’s valuation designee (as defined in the rule). The valuation designee, with assistance from NBAA, is responsible for determining fair value in good faith for any and all Fund investments, subject to oversight by the Board.
The Adviser generally will value the Fund’s investment in Portfolio Funds and certain Direct Investments, including Direct Investments in private equity securities, using the “practical expedient” in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 provides that, in valuing alternative investments that do not have quoted market prices but calculate NAV per share or equivalent, an investor may determine fair value by using the NAV reported to the investor by the underlying investment. Portfolio Funds are generally valued based on the latest net asset value reported by a Portfolio Fund Manager or general partner. Similarly, many Direct Investments, including Direct Investments in private equity securities, are generally valued based on the valuation information provided by the lead or sponsoring private equity investors. In general, it is anticipated that such valuation information from these Portfolio Fund managers or from lead or sponsoring private equity investors will generally not be available until 60 days or more after each quarter-end. Therefore, the most recently provided valuation information about these Direct Investments and Portfolio Funds for purposes of calculating the Fund’s monthly net asset value will typically be adjusted by the Adviser pursuant to the Fund’s valuation procedures to estimate the fair value, on a monthly basis, of the interests in such Portfolio Funds or Direct Investments. To the extent the Adviser is either unable to utilize the practical expedient under ASC 820, or where the Adviser determines that use of the practical expedient is not appropriate as it will not result in a price that represents the current value of an investment, the Adviser will make a fair value determination of the value of the investment.
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Domestic exchange traded equity securities (other than options) will be valued at their last sale prices as reported on the exchanges where those securities are primarily traded. If no sales of a security are reported on a particular day, the security will be valued based on its bid price for a security held long, or its ask price for a security held short, as reported by those exchanges. Securities traded primarily on NASDAQ will be valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). If no NOCP is available, the security will generally be valued at the latest bid price as reported on NASDAQ. In the absence of such sales or quotations, other publicly offered securities will be valued at their bid prices (or asked prices in the case of securities held short) as obtained from one or more dealers making markets for those securities.
Debt securities may be valued in accordance with the procedures described for equity securities above. In addition, debt securities may be valued by an independent pricing service approved by the Board on the basis of market quotations. The Adviser will monitor the reasonableness of valuations provided by the pricing service. Debt securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less will be valued on the basis of amortized cost, unless other factors indicate that amortized cost is not an accurate estimate of the security’s value. If a valuation for a security is not available from an independent pricing service or if the Adviser believes in good faith that the valuation does not reflect the amount the Fund would receive on a current sale of that security, the Fund seeks to obtain quotations from brokers or dealers. If such quotations are not readily available, the Fund may use a fair value estimate made according to methods approved by the Board.
For illiquid securities for which no market quotations are available (other than interests in Portfolio Funds and certain Direct Investments, as described above) and for which independent appraisals of current value can readily be obtained, valuations will be based on such appraisals. Otherwise, valuation of illiquid securities (other than interests in Portfolio Funds and certain Direct Investments, as described above) will remain at cost except that original cost valuation will be adjusted based on a determination of such investment’s fair value.
ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). FASB ASC 820 provides three levels of the fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access;
Level 2
Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates, and similar data;
Level 3
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.
Most Portfolio Funds and certain Direct Investments are structured as closed-end, commitment-based private investment funds to which the Fund commits a specified amount of capital upon inception of the investment (i.e., committed capital) which is then drawn down over a specified period of the investment’s life. Such investments generally do not provide redemption options for investors and, subsequent to final closing, do not permit subscriptions by new or existing investors. Accordingly, the Fund generally holds interests for which there is no active market, although, in some situations, a transaction may occur in the “secondary market” where an investor purchases a limited partner’s existing interest and remaining commitment.
Assumptions used by the Adviser due to the lack of observable inputs may significantly impact the resulting fair value and therefore the Fund’s results of operations and financial condition.
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table presents the investments carried on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities by level within the valuation hierarchy as of September 30, 2023.
Investments
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Net Asset
Value
Total
Asset-Backed Securities
$ $ 4,416,130 $ $ $ 4,416,130
Bank Loans
5,537,910 5,537,910
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
1,337,712 1,337,712
Collateralized Mortgage-Backed Obligations
2,536,318 2,536,318
Common Stocks
2,734,697 2,734,697
Corporate Bonds
5,443,747 5,443,747
Private Funds
77,203,176 413,026,780 490,229,956
Short-Term Investments
196,254,450 196,254,450
Total Investments
$ 198,989,147 $ 19,271,817 $ 77,203,176 $ 413,026,780 $ 708,490,920
Additional sector, industry, or geographic detail, if any, is included in the Schedule of Investments.
Significant Unobservable Inputs
As of September 30, 2023, the Fund had Level 3 investments valued at $77,203,176. The fair value of investments valued at $413,026,780 in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments have been valued at the unadjusted NAV by the managers of the investments.
The classification of an investment within Level 3 is based upon the significance of the unobservable inputs to the overall fair value measurement. The following table summarizes the valuation methodologies and inputs used for investments categorized in Level 3 as of September 30, 2023.
Fair Value as of
September 30, 2023
Valuation
Methodologies
Unobservable Inputs
Investments
Variable
Value/Range
Weighted
Average(1)
Private Funds
Co-Investment
$ 17,000,000
Recent Transaction
Value
Recent Transaction
Value
N/A N/A
Co-Investment
56,112,745
Market Approach
LTM EBITDA
1.8x – 21.0x 12.9x
Co-Investment
4,090,431
Market Approach
LTM Revenue
8.9x 8.9x
Total Investments
$ 77,203,176
(1)
Inputs weighted based on fair value of investments in range.
During the six months ended September 30, 2023, purchases of and sales from Level 3 investments were as follows:
  Purchases  
  Sales  
$1,186,345
$ 29,438
During the six months ended September 30, 2023, changes in unrealized appreciation and realized gains from Level 3 investments were $2,691,601 and $0, respectively.
The Fund recognizes transfers into and out of the levels indicated above at the end of the reporting period. During the six months ended September 30, 2023, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3.
The estimated remaining life of the Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2023, is unknown at this time.
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Restricted securities are securities that may be resold only upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer’s expense either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. The restricted securities may be valued at the price provided by dealers in the secondary market or, if no market prices are available, the fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Board.
D.   Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash and short-term investments which are readily convertible into cash and have an original maturity of three months or less. UMB Bank N.A. serves as the Fund’s custodian. Cash and cash equivalents are subject to credit risk to the extent those balances exceed applicable Securities Investor Protection Corporations (“SIPC”) or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) limitations.
Cash on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2023 is $13,544. Short-Term Investments presented on the Schedule of Investments may include deposits in money market accounts, Treasury Bills and Treasury Notes, which are classified as Level 1 assets. As of September 30, 2023, the Fund held Short-Term Investments of $196,254,450, of which $92,734,828 is held in an overnight sweep that is deposited into a money market account, $90,711,307 of Treasury Bills and $12,808,315 of Treasury Notes.
E.   Investment Gains and Losses
The Fund records distributions of cash or in-kind securities from the investments based on the information from distribution notices when distributions are received. The Fund recognizes within the Statement of Operations its share of realized gains or (losses), the Fund’s change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and the Fund’s share of net investment income or (loss) based upon information received regarding distributions from Portfolio Fund managers or the lead or sponsoring private equity investor for Direct Investments. The Fund may also recognize realized losses based upon information received from the Portfolio Fund managers or the lead or sponsoring private equity investor for Direct Investments for write-offs taken in the underlying portfolio. Changes in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments within the Statement of Operations includes the Fund’s share of interest and dividends, realized (but undistributed) and unrealized gains and losses on security transactions, and expenses of each investment.
Portfolio Funds and certain Direct Investments may make in-kind distributions to the Fund and, particularly in the event of a dissolution of a Portfolio Fund or Direct Investment, such distributions may contain securities that are not marketable. While the general policy of the Fund will be to liquidate such investment and distribute proceeds to Shareholders, under certain circumstances when deemed appropriate by the Board, a Shareholder may receive in-kind distributions from the Fund.
F.   Federal Income Taxes
The Fund has elected to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), with a tax year end of September 30. If the Fund were to fail to meet the requirements of Subchapter M to qualify as a RIC, and if the Fund were ineligible to or otherwise unable to cure such failure, the Fund would be subject to tax on its taxable income at corporate rates, whether or not distributed to Shareholders, and all distributions out of earnings and profits would be taxable to Shareholders as ordinary income. In addition, the Fund could be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay substantial taxes and interest, and make substantial distributions before re-qualifying as a RIC under Subchapter M. The Fund intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to Shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to its underlying investments. As of September 30, 2023 there is no provision for federal income or excise tax within the financial
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
statements. Differences arise in the computation of Shareholders’ capital for financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and Shareholders’ capital for federal and state income tax reporting. These differences are primarily due to the fact that change in unrealized gains and losses are allocated for financial reporting purposes and are not allocated for federal and state income tax reporting purposes. The cost of the Underlying Investments for federal income tax purposes is based on amounts reported to the Fund on Schedule K-1 from the Underlying Investments.
The Subsidiary is a domestic limited liability company that is treated as a corporation for tax reporting and has a tax year end of September 30. The Subsidiary is subject to federal, state and local income taxes. As of September 30, 2023, the Subsidiary has recorded a total deferred tax payable of $1,428,973.
The Fund’s tax basis capital gains and losses will be determined as of each tax year end and presented within the Fund’s fiscal year end financial statements as of March 31, 2024. There were no distributions paid for the six months ended September 30, 2023.
The Fund files tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by U.S. federal, state, local and foreign jurisdictions, where applicable. As of September 30, 2023, the tax years that remain subject to examination by the major tax jurisdictions under the statute of limitations is from the year 2021 forward (with limited exceptions). FASB ASC 740-10, Income Taxes requires the Adviser to determine whether a tax position of the Fund is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The Adviser has reviewed the Fund’s tax positions for the current period and has concluded that no provision for taxes is required in the Fund’s financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. During the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Fund did not incur any interest or penalties.
G.   Restrictions on Transfers
Shares of the Fund are generally not transferable. No Shareholder may assign, sell, transfer, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of any of its Shares without the prior written consent of the Board which may be granted or withheld in the Board’s sole discretion, and in compliance with applicable securities and tax laws.
H.   Purchase of Shares
Shares will generally be offered for purchase as of the first business day of each month, or at such other times as determined in the discretion of the Board, based on the most recent net asset value which will be calculated for the last business day of the preceding month. The minimum initial investment in the Fund by any investor is $50,000, and the minimum additional investment in the Fund by any Shareholder is $10,000, except for additional purchases pursuant to a dividend reinvestment plan. The Board reserves the right to accept lesser amounts below these minimums.
I.   Repurchase of Shares
The Fund expects to conduct repurchase offers quarterly pursuant to written tenders to Shareholders. The Registered Investment Adviser anticipates recommending to the Board that, under normal market circumstances, the Fund conduct repurchase offers of no more than 5% of the Fund’s net assets quarterly on or about each of March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. A Shareholder who tenders some but not all of its Shares for repurchase will be required to maintain a minimum account balance of $10,000. Such minimum ownership requirement may be waived by the Board, in its sole discretion. A 2.00% early repurchase fee will be charged by the Fund with respect to any repurchase of Shares from a Shareholder at any time prior to the day immediately preceding the one-year anniversary of the Shareholder’s purchase of the Shares. Shares tendered for repurchase will be treated as having been repurchased on a “first in-first out” basis. An early
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
repurchase fee payable by a Shareholder may be waived by the Fund in circumstances where the Board determines that doing so is in the best interests of the Fund. There can be no assurance that the Fund will conduct repurchase offers in any particular period and Shareholders may be unable to tender Shares for repurchase for an indefinite period of time. During the six months ended September 30, 2023, 60,591 Shares were tendered, all of which were repurchased by the Fund.
J.   Fees of the Portfolio Funds’ Investments
Each Portfolio Fund Investment will charge its investors (including the Fund) expenses, including asset-based management fees and performance-based fees, which are referred to as an allocation of profits. In addition to the Fund level expenses shown on the Fund’s Statement of Operations, Shareholders of the Fund will indirectly bear the fees and expenses charged by the Portfolio Funds. These fees are reflected in the valuations of the Portfolio Funds and are not reflected in the ratios to average net assets in the Fund’s Financial Highlights. The Fund has foreign investments which require the Fund to translate these investments into U.S. dollars. For foreign investments for which the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, the fair values of the investments are translated into the U.S. dollar equivalent using period end exchange rates. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments.
Contributed capital to and distributions received from these foreign investments are translated into the U.S. dollar equivalent using exchange rates on the date of the transaction.
Conversion gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates during the reporting period and gains and losses realized upon settlement of foreign currency transactions are reported in the Statement of Operations. The Fund does not isolate the portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates on investment transactions from the fluctuations arising from changes in the fair value of these investments.
K.   Foreign Currency Translation
The Fund has foreign investments which require the Fund to translate these investments into U.S. dollars. For foreign investments for which the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, the fair values of the investments are translated into the U.S. dollar equivalent using period end exchange rates. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments.
Contributed capital to and distributions received from these foreign investments are translated into the U.S. dollar equivalent using exchange rates on the date of the transaction.
Conversion gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates during the reporting period and gains and losses realized upon settlement of foreign currency transactions are reported in the Statement of Operations. The Fund does not isolate the portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates on investment transactions from the fluctuations arising from changes in the fair value of these investments.
L.   Distributions to Shareholders
The Fund intends to pay dividends from net investment income at least annually. The Fund intends to distribute all or substantially all of its net realized capital gains (reduced by available capital loss carryforwards from prior years) at least annually. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund distinguishes between distributions on a tax basis and a financial reporting basis. U.S. GAAP requires that only distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits be reported in the financial statements as a return of capital. Permanent differences between book and tax accounting relating to distributions are reclassified to paid-in capital. For tax purposes, distributions from short-term capital gains are considered to be from ordinary income. The final determination of tax characteristics of the Fund’s distributions will occur at the end of the calendar year, at which time it will be reported to the Shareholders.
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
M.   Security Transactions and Related Income
Security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums using the effective interest method. Discounts on securities purchased are amortized over the life of the respective securities. Premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the life of the respective security, unless the security has a non-contingent call feature, in which case the premium is amortized to the earliest call date. Realized gains and losses on securities and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities are reported on the identified cost basis, which is also used for income tax purposes.
N.   Fund Expenses
The Fund bears all expenses incurred in the course of business on an accrual basis, including, but not limited to, the following: Advisory Fees (as defined herein); Incentive Fees (as defined herein); Distribution and Servicing Fees for Class A-1 and Class A-2 Shares; investment related expenses; legal fees; administration; auditing; tax preparation fees; custodial fees; cost of insurance; registration expenses; Independent Managers’ fees (as defined herein); and expenses of meetings of the Board.
3.   Advisory Fee, Incentive Fee, Distribution and Servicing Fee, and Other Expenses
The Registered Investment Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Fund and incurs research, travel and other expenses related to the selection and monitoring of underlying investments. Further, the Registered Investment Adviser provides certain management and administrative services including providing office space and other support services, maintaining files and records, and preparing and filing various regulatory materials. In consideration for such services, the Fund pays the Registered Investment Adviser an investment advisory fee (the “Advisory Fee”) at an annual rate of 1.50%, based on the Fund’s net asset value, calculated and accrued monthly as of the last business day of each month, and payable quarterly in arrears within five (5) business days after the completion of the net asset value computation for the quarter. Certain of the Fund’s investments pay the Adviser for transaction services at the time of closing of the investment. This income to the Adviser is shared with the Fund based on the Fund’s ownership percentage of the investment through a fee offset which is presented on the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Fund incurred Advisory Fees totaling $4,188,150.
At the end of each calendar quarter of the Fund, the Registered Investment Adviser will be entitled to receive an incentive fee (the “Incentive Fee”) equal to 10% of the difference, if positive, between (i) the net profits of the Fund for the relevant period and (ii) the then balance, if any, of the Loss Recovery Account (as defined below). For the purposes of the Incentive Fee, the term “net profits” shall mean (i) the amount by which the net asset value of the Fund on the last day of the relevant period exceeds the net asset value of the Fund as of the commencement of the same period, including any net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and realized income and gains or losses and expenses (including offering and organizational expenses) plus (ii) the aggregate distributions accrued during the period. For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Fund incurred Incentive Fees of $1,489,096.
The Fund maintains a memorandum account (the “Loss Recovery Account”), which had an initial balance of zero and will be (i) increased upon the close of each calendar quarter of the Fund by the amount of the net losses of the Fund for the quarter, and (ii) decreased (but not below zero) upon the close of each calendar quarter by the amount of the net profits of the Fund for the quarter. Net losses are defined as the amount by which the net asset value of the Fund on the last day of the relevant period is less than the net asset value of the Fund as of the commencement of the same period, including any net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and realized income and gains or losses and expenses (including offering and organizational expenses).
In consideration for services provided under an investment sub-advisory agreement, the Registered Investment Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser a quarterly fee equal to 90% of the Advisory Fee and 100% of the Incentive Fee received from the Fund.
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
The Fund has entered into an expense limitation agreement with the Registered Investment Adviser (the “Expense Limitation Agreement”). The Expense Limitation Agreement has a term ending July 31, 2024 (the “Limitation Period”). The Registered Investment Adviser may extend the Limitation Period for a period of one year on an annual basis. Pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement, the Registered Investment Adviser agrees to waive and/or reimburse certain annual operating expenses (excluding the advisory fee, incentive fee, distribution and servicing fee, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, dividend and interest expenses relating to short sales, and extraordinary expenses, if any) (“Other Expenses”) of the Fund so they are limited to 0.30% (30bps) per annum, of the average monthly net assets (“Expense Limitation”). The Fund has agreed to repay the Registered Investment Adviser any fees waived under the Expense Limitation or any Other Expenses the Registered Investment Adviser reimburses in excess of the Expense Limitation, provided the repayments do not cause the Fund’s Other Expenses to exceed the expense limitation in place at the time the fees were waived and/or the expenses were reimbursed, or the expense limitation in place at the time the Fund repays the Registered Investment Adviser, whichever is lower. Any such repayments must be made within three years after the year in which the Registered Investment Adviser incurred the expense. For the six months ended September 30, 2023 the Registered Investment Adviser recouped $104,995.
As of September 30, 2023, the following amounts remain subject to recoupment by the Registered Investment Adviser by the following dates:
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2026
$184,811
$513,637
$ 294,733
Class A-1 Shares and Class A-2 Shares are subject to a Distribution and Servicing Fee at an annual rate of 0.70% based on the aggregate net assets of the Fund attributable to such class payable to Neuberger Berman BD LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser (the “Distributor”). For purposes of determining the Distribution and Servicing Fee, net asset value will be calculated prior to any reduction for any fees and expenses, including, without limitation, the Distribution and Servicing Fee payable. Institutional Class Shares are not subject to a Distribution and Servicing Fee. The Registered Investment Adviser, or its affiliates, may pay additional compensation out of its own resources (i.e., not Fund assets) to certain selling agents or financial intermediaries in connection with the sale of the Shares. Class A-1 and A-2 shares commenced operations on March 1, 2022. For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Fund incurred Distribution and Servicing Fees of $393 and $314,103 for Class A-1 and Class A-2, respectively.
Pursuant to an Administration, Fund Accounting and Recordkeeping Agreement, the Fund retains UMB Fund Services, Inc. (“UMBFS”) a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation, to provide administration, accounting and transfer agency services to the Fund. In consideration for these services, the Fund will pay UMBFS tiered fees based on the average monthly net asset value of the Fund, subject to a minimum annual fee, as well as certain other fixed, per-account or transactional fees. The Fund also reimburses UMBFS for certain out-of-pocket expenses. For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Fund incurred accounting and administration service fees totaling $250,668.
The Board consists of seven managers (the “Managers”), of which six are not an “interested person” of the Fund as defined by Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act (the “Independent Managers”). Compensation to the Board is paid and expensed by the Fund on a quarterly basis. The Independent Managers are also reimbursed for out of pocket expenses in connection with providing their services to the Fund. For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Fund incurred $84,375 in Independent Managers’ fees.
4.   Description of Certain Investments
Due to the nature of the investments in Portfolio Funds and certain Direct Investments, the Fund generally cannot liquidate its positions in such investments except through distributions from the investment,
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
which are made at the discretion of the Portfolio Fund manager or sponsor of the Direct Investments. The Fund has no right to demand repayment of its investment in such investments.
5.   Capital Commitments to Investments
As of September 30, 2023, the Fund had total capital commitments of $438,265,699 with remaining unfunded commitments to the investments totaling $17,366,097 as listed below:
Investment:
Unfunded
Commitment
Private Funds
$ 17,366,097
Total
$ 17,366,097
6.   Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments, for the six months ended September 30, 2023 were $124,665,219 and $12,886,503, respectively. Purchases and sales of short-term investments for the six months ended September 30, 2023 were $695,978,228 and $584,686,471, respectively.
7.   Indemnifications
In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these agreements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund, and therefore cannot be established; however, based on the Registered Investment Adviser’s experience, the risk of loss from such claims is considered remote.
8.   Concentrations of Market, Credit, Liquidity, Industry and Currency Risk
Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations, estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed, and the difference could be material.
The Fund’s investments are subject, directly or indirectly, to various risk factors including market, credit, industry, currency and capital call risk. Certain investments are made internationally, which may subject the investments to additional risks resulting from political or economic conditions in such countries or regions and the possible imposition of adverse governmental laws or currency exchange restrictions affecting such countries or regions. Market risk represents the potential loss in value of financial instruments caused by movements in market variables, such as interest and foreign exchange rates and equity prices. The Fund may have a concentration of investments, as permitted by its registration statement, in a particular industry or sector. Investment performance of the sector may have a significant impact on the performance of the Fund. The Fund’s investments are also subject to the risk associated with investing in private equity securities. The investments in private equity securities are illiquid, can be subject to various restrictions on resale, and there can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to realize the value of such investments in a timely manner if at all.
The Fund believes that its liquidity and capital resources are adequate to satisfy its operational needs as well as the continuation of its investment program.
If the Fund defaults on its commitment or fails to satisfy capital calls, it will be subject to significant penalties, including the complete forfeiture of the Fund’s investment in a Portfolio Fund. This may impair the ability of the Fund to pursue its investment program, force the Fund to borrow or otherwise impair the value of the Fund’s investments (including the complete devaluation of the Fund). While the Registered Investment Adviser has taken steps to mitigate this risk, there is no guarantee that such measures will be sufficient or successful.
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
9.   Fixed Income, Debt and Bank Loan Securities Risk
Fixed-income securities in which the Fund may invest are generally subject to the following risks, other risks can be found in the Fund’s prospectus:
Interest Rate Risk.   The market value of bonds and other fixed-income securities changes in response to interest rate changes and other factors. Interest rate risk is the risk that prices of bonds and other fixed-income securities will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. Fluctuations in the market price of the Fund’s investments will not affect interest income derived from instruments already owned by the Fund, but will be reflected in the Fund’s net asset value. The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply in a manner not anticipated by the Adviser.
Credit Risk.   Credit risk is the risk that one or more fixed-income securities in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in price or fail to pay interest or principal when due because the issuer of the security experiences a decline in its financial status. Credit risk is increased when a portfolio security is downgraded, or the perceived creditworthiness of the issuer deteriorates.
Duration and Maturity Risk.   The Fund has no set policy regarding portfolio maturity or duration of the fixed-income securities it may hold. The Adviser may seek to adjust the portfolio’s duration or maturity based on its assessment of current and projected market conditions and all other factors that the Adviser deems relevant. Any decisions as to the targeted duration or maturity of any particular category of investments or of the Fund’s portfolio generally will be made based on all pertinent market factors at any given time. The Fund may incur costs in seeking to adjust the portfolio’s average duration or maturity. There can be no assurance that the Adviser’s assessment of current and projected market conditions will be correct or that any strategy to adjust the portfolio’s duration or maturity will be successful at any given time.
10.   Subsequent Events
The Fund has evaluated all events subsequent to September 30, 2023, through the date these financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events that require disclosure.
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
September 30, 2023
Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings
A description of the Fund’s policies and procedures used to determine how to vote proxies relating to the Fund’s portfolio securities, as well as information regarding proxy votes cast by the Fund (if any) during the most recent twelve month period ended June 30, is available without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund at 212-476-8800 or on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) at http://www.sec.gov. The Fund did not receive any proxy solicitations during the six months ended September 30, 2023.
The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s N-PORT filings are available in the EDGAR database on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by calling Neuberger Berman at 212-476-8800.
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreement Approval (Unaudited)
September 30, 2023
Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreement Approval
The Board of NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC (the “Fund”) considered the approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and NBIA and the Sub-Advisory Agreement between NBIA, on behalf of the Fund, and NBAA (NBIA and NBAA together, “Neuberger Berman”), at an executive session of the Independent Directors held on July 17, 2023 and a Board meeting held on July 19, 2023. The Board is comprised of a majority of Independent Managers, and, in connection with its deliberations regarding matters relating to the Investment Advisory Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreement (together, the “Agreements”), the Independent Managers were represented and assisted by independent legal counsel. In considering the renewal of the Agreements, the Board considered all factors that it believed to be relevant, including those discussed below. The Board did not identify any one factor as dispositive, and each Board member may have attributed different weights to the factors considered.
In determining whether to approve each Agreement, the Board noted that it had, through its counsel, requested certain information in connection with the approval of the Agreements and discussed with management of Neuberger Berman certain matters. The Board considered all information it deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the Agreements. The Board reviewed materials furnished by NBIA and NBAA, including information regarding NBIA and NBAA, their affiliates, personnel, operations and NBIA’s financial condition. The Board’s counsel reviewed with the Board its duties and responsibilities under state and common law and under the Investment Company Act with respect to the approval of investment advisory agreements.
The Board reviewed and considered NBIA’s financial condition, noting that both NBIA and NBAA are wholly-owned, indirect subsidiaries of Neuberger Berman Group LLC. Specifically, the Board reviewed and considered financial statements of NBIA and other financial information for NBIA. The Board determined that NBIA is solvent and sufficiently well capitalized to perform the ongoing responsibilities to the Fund and to satisfy its obligations under the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisory Agreement.
The Board discussed and reviewed the Advisory Fee and the Incentive Fee, together with the Sub-Advisory Fee paid by NBIA to NBAA out of the Advisory Fee and Incentive Fee, and the effective investment advisory fee rate paid by the Fund and the appropriateness of such fees. The Board took into consideration the Expense Limitation Agreement entered into by the Fund and NBIA. The Board reviewed and considered how the Advisory Fee, Incentive Fee and Sub-Advisory Fee for the Fund reflects the economies of scale for the benefit of the members of the Fund, noting that as the Fund grows, economies of scale would be realized. The Board also reviewed and considered the fees or other payments to be received by NBIA, NBAA and their affiliates, including the distribution and servicing fee payable by certain share classes of the Fund to an affiliate. Specifically, the Board reviewed and considered a comparison of fees charged by investment advisers to comparable fund peers of the Fund, and fees charged by NBIA, NBAA or their affiliates with respect to other fund programs. The Board noted, in comparing fee structures of the Fund with those of non-registered funds, the additional administrative, financial reporting and legal services provided by Neuberger Berman to the Fund. The Board concluded that the Advisory Fee, Incentive Fee and Sub-Advisory Fee were reasonable.
The Board discussed and reviewed the nature, extent and quality of services rendered to the Fund by NBIA and NBAA. The Board discussed the structure and capabilities of Neuberger Berman, including technology and operational support, which support the services provided to the Fund. The Board also considered Neuberger Berman’s extensive administrative and compliance infrastructure. The Board also reviewed and discussed the experience and qualifications of key personnel of Neuberger Berman, including the qualifications of the portfolio managers to manage the Fund, including their experience managing funds of private funds, including other registered funds of private equity funds that the Board oversees, and the background and expertise of the key personnel and amount of time they would be able to devote to the Fund’s affairs. There was also a discussion on performance analytics and the various indices and benchmarks used for the Fund. The Board concluded that, in light of the particular requirements of the Fund, it was satisfied with the professional qualifications and overall commitment to the Fund of the portfolio management team.
 
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NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC
Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreement Approval (Unaudited) (continued)
September 30, 2023
The Board discussed Neuberger Berman’s profitability and, after reviewing this information, and other information discussed at the meetings, determined that the profitability relating to the Fund was not disproportionately large so that it bore no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and also determined that, given the overall performance of the Fund and Neuberger Berman’s service levels, the current profitability of Neuberger Berman resulting from its relationship to the Fund was not excessive.
The Board also continued its review in an executive session in which independent legal counsel was present. At the conclusion of these discussions, the Board agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to the renewal of the Agreements. Based on the information provided to the Board, and the considerations and conclusions described above, the Board, including each of the Independent Managers, determined to approve the continuance of the Agreements. In approving the continuation of the Agreements, the Board considered these conclusions and determinations and also relied on its previous knowledge, gained through meetings and other interactions with Neuberger Berman, of NBIA and NBAA and the services provided to the Fund by NBIA and NBAA. The Board also relied on information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year relating to the operations and compliance infrastructure of the Fund and the investment management and other services provided under the Agreements, including information on the comparative and absolute investment performance of the Fund. Certain aspects of these arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and the Board’s conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of the Fund’s arrangements, or substantially similar arrangements for other NBAA-advised funds that the Board oversees, in prior years.
 
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders Continued.

 

(b) not applicable to the Registrant.

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable to semi-annual reports.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable to semi-annual reports.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable to semi-annual reports.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable to semi-annual reports.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

 

(a) The Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to members filed under Item 1 of this form.

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to semi-annual reports.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

(a) Not applicable to semi-annual reports.

 

(b) As of the date of this filing, there have been no changes in any of the portfolio managers identified in the most recent annual report on Form N-CSR.

 

Item 9. Purchase of Equity Securities By Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which members may recommend nominees to the Board.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) The Registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, based on their evaluation of the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

(b) There were no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

(a) The Fund did not engage in any securities lending activity during the six months ended September 30, 2023.

 

(b) The Fund did not engage in any securities lending activity and did not engage a securities lending agent during the six months ended September 30, 2023.

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Not applicable to semi-annual reports.

 

(a)(2) Separate certifications for the Registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act, are filed herewith.
   
(a)(3) Not applicable

 

(b) Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is furnished herewith.

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

NB Private Markets Access Fund LLC

 

By: /s/ Patrick Deaton  
  Patrick Deaton  
  Chief Operating Officer  

 

Date: December 8, 2023

 

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: /s/ Patrick Deaton  
  Patrick Deaton  
  Chief Operating Officer  
  (Principal Executive Officer)  

 

Date: December 8, 2023

 

By: /s/ Mark Bonner  
  Mark Bonner  
  Treasurer  
  (Principal Financial Officer)  

 

Date: December 8, 2023