a) Background
Kobalt Capital Limited (“KCL” or the “Adviser) is incorporated in the United Kingdom and is a
100% subsidiary of Kobalt Music Group Ltd (incorporated in England and Wales with company
number 4018752). Both entities have their registered office at The River Building, 1 Cousin
Lane EC4R 3TE, London. The Adviser was founded in July 2010 and is regulated by the
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (previously names the Financial Services Authority (FSA)).
The Directors of Kobalt Capital Ltd are;
• Willard B. Ahdritz, CIO Kobalt Capital Ltd, Founder and CEO Kobalt Music Group Ltd
• Johan Ahlström, CEO Kobalt Capital Ltd
• James Fitzherbert-Brockholes, Group CFO Kobalt Music Group Ltd
• Timothy Bunting, General Partner Balderton Capital
• Christiaan Winchester, General Counsel, Kobalt Music Group Ltd
• Laurent Hubert, President, Chief Revenue Officer Kobalt Music Group Ltd
b) Advisory Services
KCL is the advisory investment arm of the Kobalt Music Group is among the largest music
publishers in the world. The Adviser focuses the management of investments made in Music
Copyrights & Publishing. The Adviser currently advises Kobalt Music Royalties SCA SICAV-
SIF, and KMR Music Royalties II SCSp, both Luxembourg investment funds that invests in
music rights by making royalty advances and by full or partial acquisitions of copyrights
(together the “Funds”).
c) Principal Investment Strategies
KCL provides investment advisory services to investors in music copyrights by making royalty
advances and by copyrights acquisitions. The Adviser focuses on copyrights where value uplift
can be achieved through more efficient royalty collections and value enhancement through active
management.
In regards to Kobalt Music Royalties SCA SICAV-SIF and KMR Music Royalties II SCSp the
principal strategy of the funds are to seek to generate income and make capital gains from
investments made in a diversified portfolio of music copyrights through acquisitions, Advances
and purchases of the right to receive income. The Funds mainly invests in music copyrights and
makes Advances against music copyrights in addition Funds may also invest in other intellectual
property assets including master recordings, so called “neighboring rights” and other royalty-
generating content copyrights to the extent that opportunities become available.
Investments are made as full, or partial, acquisitions of copyrights and through advance deals.
A portfolio approach is used ensuring wide ranges of sources of royalty income, forms of
investment and types of music (genre, maturity, geographical spread etc).
The Fund’s focus is on assets where value enhancement can be achieved through:
• more efficient administration using the Copyright Administrator’s unique proprietary
administration and collection model; and
• active ongoing management using the Copyright Administrator’s creative and
synchronization services
d) Tailored Advice and Client-Imposed Restrictions Each Fund advised by KCL has its own investment objectives, strategies and restrictions.
Certain KCL Funds may focus on a narrow investment strategy while others may pursue a
broader investment strategy. KCL prepares offering materials with respect to each KCL Fund
that contain more detailed information, including a description of the investment objective and
strategy or strategies employed and related restrictions
While Separate Accounts may be reasonably tailored based on the individual needs of a Client,
as agreed to with KCL, the KCL Funds will not be tailored to meet the individualized investment
needs of any particular investor (“Investor”). An investment in a KCL Fund does not create a
client-adviser relationship between KCL and an Investor. Further discussion of the strategies,
investments and risks associated with a KCL Fund or Separate Account management is included
in the relevant materials for each type of Client.
Clients and Investors must consider whether a particular Fund or advisory relationship is
appropriate to their own circumstances based on all relevant factors including, but not limited to,
the Client’s or Investor’s own investment objectives, liquidity requirements, tax situation and
risk tolerance. Prospective Clients and Investors are strongly encouraged to undertake
appropriate due diligence, including but not limited to a review of relevant offering materials for
the Funds and the additional details about KCL’s investment strategies, methods of analysis and
related risks in Item 8 of this Brochure, before making an investment decision.
e) Wrap Fee Disclosure
Not applicable.
f) Assets Under Management
As of September 30, 2019, the Adviser had $871,560,426 in Assets Under Management.
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a) Compensation
KCL is compensated for its services through the receipt of a management fee and performance-
based fees. KCL compensation, as well as other costs associated with management by the
Adviser, is discussed generally below and in more detail in relevant offering materials
Funds
KCL receives a management fee from the funds managed generally on a quarterly basis payable
in arrears based on the assets under management in the fund. It also may receive a performance
fee. Each Fund’s prospectus or offering documents specifies the amount and range of
management and performance fees, if applicable. The Fund may charge an upfront placement fee
to investors (as stipulated in the Prospectus) which could be paid to KCL or an affiliate.
Managed Accounts
KCL may offer separate account management to clients with a fee equivalent to the one that the
Adviser receives for managing its private funds. This fee may be negotiable depending on the
account size, the total investment by that client in all products, the aggregate investment by
related accounts, the complexity of any additional guidelines provided by the client and other
discretionary factors.
b) Billing
Fees are automatically deducted from the Funds. Separate Account Clients are billed for fees
incurred.
c) Other Expenses
Funds managed by KCL do incur other expenses separate and apart from the Adviser’s
management fees. These expenses typically include legal, organizational expenses,
administrator’s fees, custodian and trustee fees, directors’ fees audit fees, accountancy, printing,
and postage, reasonable and attributable out-of-pocket expenses of placement agents, brokers
and intermediaries. Any commissions payable to placement agents, brokers and intermediaries
shall be borne by the Adviser.
d) Advance Billing
As discussed above, with respect to the KCL Funds the management fee is payable quarterly in
arrears five business days following the quarter end. Investors in the Funds who withdraw will
generally not be refunded any portion of the management fee payable for that calendar quarter.
With respect to managed accounts, management fees may be paid quarterly or monthly, in
advance or in arrears, as agreed on with the Client. For Separate Accounts that are terminated
prior to the end of the period, fees paid in advance will be refunded only if agreed to by the
parties.
e) Sales-based Compensation
Neither the Adviser nor any of its employees or affiliates accepts additional compensation for the
sale of any other securities, or other investment services or products.
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The Performance Fee is charged by the Adviser in compliance with Rule 205-3 under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The Adviser, in its sole discretion, may temporarily waive or
reduce the Management Fee and/or the Performance Fee.
Performance-based compensation may result in certain conflicts and create an incentive for the
Adviser to make investments that are riskier or more speculative than would be the case in the
absence of the performance-based compensation.
As noted in Item 5 of this Brochure, KCL’s compensation includes a performance-based
component. In addition, KCL may compensate or provide discretionary bonuses to portfolio
managers that are based on, among other things, the performance of Client accounts they manage
or are otherwise responsible for. KCL or its personnel or affiliates may have other pecuniary
interests in the Funds managed by the Adviser.
In regards to funds managed by the Adviser the General Partner, Investment Advisor, managers
or advisors, the Depository Bank the Registrar and Transfer Agent, the Administrative Agent, the
Copyright Administrator, together with their subsidiaries, affiliates, administrators, directors or
shareholders (each a “Party” or collectively the “Parties”) are, or may be, involved in other
professional and financial activities that are liable to create a conflict of interest with the
management and administration of the Fund. This includes the management of other funds, the
purchase and sale of securities and copyrights, brokerage service, custody of securities and the
fact of acting as a member of the board, director, consultant or representative with power of
attorney of other funds or companies.
Each Party undertakes respectively to ensure that the execution of its obligations vis-à-vis the
Fund is not compromised by such involvements. In the event of a proven conflict of interest, the
General Partner and the Party concerned undertake to resolve this in an equitable manner within
a reasonable period of time and in the interests of the Shareholders.
As a general matter, KCL addresses conflicts by following a thorough, detailed, and consistent
investment decision-making process and by regular reviews of investments by the Firm’s
Investment Committee.
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KCL provides investment advisory services to certain Private Equity Funds (the “Funds”)
organized as limited partnerships. The Funds qualify for exemption from the definition of an
“investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the
“Investment Company Act”) under Section 3(c) (1) or Section 3(c) (7) of the Investment
Company Act, and the Adviser offers interests to Investors pursuant to Regulation D under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”).
Fund investors are qualified investors, such as state and corporate pension plans, university
endowments, wealthy families and individuals, and funds of funds.,. Generally, the minimum
commitment to a Fund is $3,000,000. However, the minimum initial investment in a Fund can be
waived by the General Partner.
The Adviser’s separately managed accounts generally include high net worth individuals and
other institutions. There is no minimum for managed accounts subject to individual negotiation.
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a) Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
KOBALT MUSIC ROYALTIES SCA SICAV-SIF FUND and
KMR MUSIC ROYALTIES SCSp The Funds seek to generate income and make capital gains from investments made in a
diversified portfolio of music copyrights through acquisitions, Advances and purchases of the
right to receive income. The Funds may also invest in other intellectual property assets including
master recordings, so called “neighboring rights” and other royalty-generating content copyrights
to the extent that opportunities become available.
The focus of the investment strategy are on assets that are capable of generating long term stable
cash flows, that offer scope for enhancement of the royalty income through more efficient
copyright administration, active licensing and promotion of the copyrights and that will, on an
aggregated basis, enhance the value of the total portfolio.
The Funds are US dollar denominated. Under normal circumstances, the Funds aim to be fully
invested. Pending investment in music copyrights, the Funds may invest its assets in government
and corporate debt securities. Such investments may include, but are not limited to: commercial
papers, certificates of deposit, variable or floating rate notes, banker’s acceptances, time deposits
and government securities. The Funds may also invest for such purposes in money market funds.
In order to protect its assets against the fluctuation of currencies, the Fund may, but is under no
obligation to, enter into transactions the object of which is the purchase or the sale of forward
foreign exchange contracts, the purchase or the sale of currencies forwards as well as the
purchase or the sale of call options or put options in respects of currencies.
Managed Accounts
Managed account investments will generally track the strategy employed in the fund managed by
the Adviser and is subject to negotiation.
b) Material Risks Associated with the Investment Strategies
Investing in private funds in general involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
Each Fund has risks which are specific to its particular investment strategies. For more
information about the risks of each Fund, please see the offering memorandum for that particular
fund. While KCL seeks to manage investments so that risks are appropriate to the return
potential for the strategy, it is often not possible or desirable to fully mitigate risks. The Adviser
does not offer any products or services that guarantee rates of return on investments for any
period to any Client or Investor. All Investors assume the risk that investment returns may be
negative or below the rates of return of other investment advisers or products. Investors should
understand that they could lose some or all of their investment and should be prepared to bear the
risk of such potential losses.
There are risks inherent in the investment strategies pursued, and the financial instruments and
trading methods used, by KCL. Key risks of loss which apply to the principal investment
strategies employed by KCL are listed below. More detailed descriptions and explanations of the
key risks of loss are included in relevant Offering Materials.
Copyright Ownership. A copyright arises automatically and there is no formal manner in which
copyrights can be registered (with the exception of the United States register), disputes regarding
ownership are a risk which the Fund is exposed to. The royalty income arising from a copyright
acquired by the Fund may be challenged by third parties claiming rights to the same royalty
income and copyright. Investments made in copyrights, master recordings and other related
rights are not perpetual rights but expire at the end of the relevant time period. At expiry, third
parties may use the rights without payment of royalty and hence the income and value related to
the relevant copyright will end.
Music Industry. There is significant uncertainty as to the nature and scale of the future
development of the music industry. As such it is not certain that current royalty income sources
will be maintained or replaced with other income sources of a similar value. In particular, the
market for CDs is expected to continue to decline and could disappear entirely with no
replacement which would materially reduce the value of investments in music copyrights.
Sourcing of Investments. The success of the Fund depends on the availability of suitable
investments sourced and selected by the Investment Advisor and the General Partners. There can
be no assurance that the Investment Advisor will be able to locate suitable investments
opportunities and that the Fund can acquire these at appropriate price levels. Hence, the Funds
may not be able to fully invest the committed capital and the return potential on a commitment
may be reduced.
Dependence on Management Personnel. The Fund’s success will be dependent upon its ability to
retain and attract the services of qualified persons to assure the proper management and
operation of the Fund’s business. The Fund initially intends to depend upon the General Partners
and the Investment Advisor to manage its affairs and provide the personnel needed to conduct its
business. There can be no assurance that the Fund, General Partners or the Investment Advisor
will be able to attract and retain such personnel.
Early Termination and Loss on Liquidation and Termination. In the event of an early termination
of the Fund, the Fund may have to distribute to the Shareholders their
pro rata interest in the
assets of the Fund, although, due to the nature of the assets this may not be possible. It is possible
that at the time of such sale or distribution, certain assets held by each Fund would be worth less
than the initial cost of such assets, resulting in a loss to the Shareholders. In the event of
liquidation and termination of a Fund, the proceeds, if any, realized from the liquidation of assets
will be distributed to the Shareholders, but only after satisfaction of the claims of creditors. The
ability of Shareholders to participate in the proceeds, if any, therefrom will depend on the
amount of funds so realized and the claims to be satisfied therefrom.
Investor Redemptions. Investors exercising the option to redeem all or part of their Shares at an
Investor Redemption Date will be redeemed at a value that may be lower than the Net Asset
Value as redemption proceeds will be paid in relation to the most recent book value that will not
include any potential increase in value as a result of the valuation done by the external appraiser.
Furthermore, the timing and amount paid to redeeming investors is not certain as each Fund has
two years to make redemption payments following a redemption point.
Lack of Independent Experts Representing Shareholders. The General Partners and the
Investment Advisor have consulted with counsel, accountants and other experts regarding the
Fund and the preparation of these offering materials. Each prospective investor should consult its
own legal, tax and financial advisors regarding the desirability of an investment in the Funds.
Tax Considerations. An investment in the Funds may involve complex tax considerations that
will differ for each Shareholder. Under certain circumstances, the Shareholders could be required
to recognize taxable income in a taxable year for income tax purposes, even if the Funds make
no distribution to the Shareholders during such taxable year.
Overall Investment Risk. An investment in the Funds is speculative, involves a high degree of
risk and is suitable only for persons who are able to assume the risk of losing capital from their
investment. The Funds, however, has been organized with limited liability for holders of
Ordinary Shares. Therefore, each Shareholder’s liability to each Fund will not exceed its
investment in the respective Fund. All securities investments involve the risk of loss of capital.
The nature of the securities to be purchased and traded by the Funds and the business strategy to
be employed by the General Partners may increase this risk. Many unforeseeable events,
including actions by various government agencies, domestic and international economic and
political developments, may cause sharp market fluctuations that could adversely affect the
performance and return of the Funds.
Illiquidity of Shares. The Funds will offer limited redemption possibilities at the request of
Investors. No market will exist for the Shares. Because of the limitations on redemption rights
and assignability described herein, an investment in the Funds is an illiquid investment. A
subscription for the Shares or Limited Partnership Interests should be considered only by persons
financially able to maintain their investment who can afford the possible loss of their investment.
Leverage and Interest Rate Risk. The Funds may use borrowed money to finance its business
which may improve its returns on invested capital; however, use of debt to make investments
significantly increases the volatility of loss to the Funds. Leverage, including borrowing, may
cause the Fund’s returns to be more volatile than if the Fund had not been leveraged. This is
because leverage tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of the
Fund’s investments and makes the Funds more sensitive to changes in prevailing economic
conditions including fluctuations in interest rates. Moreover, if the Funds incur indebtedness with
the intent of refinancing all or a portion of such indebtedness, there is a risk that the Funds will
be unable to complete successfully such a refinancing or such refinancing will occur at worse
than anticipated terms and conditions, thus reducing the Fund’s profitability and financial
flexibility. This could lead to increased risk as a result of the Fund’s indebtedness. It is possible
that the terms of any debt funding allow the lender to take control of some or all of the assets of
the Funds under certain default conditions, and in the event that such defaults occur, the assets
may be disposed of or realized in a manner or at a price which does not maximize the returns to
Investors.
Currency and Hedging. The Funds will generally be exposed to significant currency risk as a
substantial part of the income will be denominated in local currencies. To the extent that the US
dollar appreciates relative to these other currencies, the US dollar value of such income is likely
to be adversely affected. The Funds may employ hedging techniques designed to protect against
adverse movements in currency or interest rates. While such transactions may reduce certain
risks, such transactions themselves may entail certain other risks. Thus, while the Funds may
benefit from the use of these hedging techniques, unanticipated changes in currency and interest
rates may result in poorer overall performance than if such hedging transactions had not been
entered into.
Indemnification. As stipulated in the Articles, the Funds may indemnify or be required to
indemnify the General Partners, Investment Advisor and its respective affiliates for certain
losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses incurred by any of them as a result of
their acts or omissions with respect to the Funds. These indemnification obligations could reduce
the returns to the Shareholders or Limited Partners. In addition, if the assets of the Funds are
insufficient to satisfy the Fund’s indemnification obligations the Shareholders or Limited
Partners will be obligated to contribute amounts (up to each Shareholder's or Limited Partner’s
unfunded commitment) sufficient to satisfy the Fund’s indemnification obligations.
Tax and Regulatory Changes. The Funds and its affiliates intend to conduct its affairs so as
(under its understanding of current practices) to not be subject to, or be subject to minimal, tax
on its overall income. This includes corporate taxes paid in the jurisdictions the Funds operate
and any withholding tax on payments received to or paid between the Fund’s entities. In this
regard, the Funds could be adversely impacted by any changes to tax treatment, which could
materially affect the Funds income and hence returns to Investors. Furthermore, there may be
changes to, or new, practices or regulations in any of the jurisdictions the Funds operates in that
could result in increased costs for the Funds to operate and hence have an adverse affect on its
income and returns to Investors.
Counterparty Risk. The Funds engage a Copyright Administrator to manage the licensing of its
assets and to collect related royalty and other income. The Copyright Administrator collects all
royalty income and pay such income to the Funds. As a result, the Funds assume counterparty
risk on the Copyright Administrator and in the case of a bankruptcy of the Copyright
Administrator the Funds may incur the loss of the amount of income collected by the Copyright
Administrator that has not yet been paid onwards to the Funds. The Funds may utilize hedging
techniques and, in such cases, will be exposed to the counterparty risk of the 46
institutions it enters into the hedging transaction with. Furthermore, there are a wide variety of
counterparties which wither pay or pass through royalties on music copyrights. The bankruptcy
of any of these counterparties may result in the non-payment of royalties earned and could
therefore reduce the income collected for the Funds.
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive. In November 2010, the European Union (the
"EU") enacted new legislation, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ("AIFMD"),
that will regulate the activities of private fund managers undertaking fund management activities
or marketing fund interests to investors within the EU. The implementation of AIFMD which is
taking place in 2014 and 2015 will apply to EU-based fund managers such as the General
Partners and EU-based funds such as the Funds and may result in the General Partners and the
Funds incurring additional costs such as depositary fees, valuation fees and other costs and
expenses incurred in complying with the AIFMD regime. The AIFMD may also, if applicable,
restrict certain activities of the Fund in relation to EU portfolio companies.
Amortization of Establishment Costs. The Fund’s financial statements will be prepared in
accordance with Lux GAAP. Lux GAAP only permits the amortization of certain costs relating
to the establishment of the Fund. Notwithstanding this, the Fund may, at the discretion of the
General Partner, amortize its organizational costs over a period of time and if it does, the
financial statements may therefore be qualified in this regard.
Concentration of Investments. Although it is the policy of the Funds to diversify its investment
portfolio, the Fund may at certain times hold relatively few investments. The Funds could be
subject to significant losses if it holds a large position in a particular investment that declines in
value or is otherwise adversely affected, including default of the issuer
.
Cross Class Liabilities. Although the Articles provide for the establishment of separate class
accounts for each class of Shares and the attribution of assets and liabilities to the relevant class
account, if the liabilities of a class exceed its assets, creditors of the Funds may have recourse to
the assets attributable to the other classes.
Limitation of Liability of Service Providers to the Funds. The Funds has entered and may in the
future enter into agreements with service providers to the Funds, including but not limited to the
Investment Advisor, the Depositary Bank, the Administration Agent, the Auditor and the Funds’
legal advisors and such agreements may limit the liability of such service providers to the Funds.
Accordingly, the rights of the Funds to recover as a result of the relevant service provider’s
default may be limited, and that limitation may result in recovery by them being significantly
lower than the loss it has suffered.
Voting Rights. Pursuant to Luxembourg law, each Share or Limited Partner interest that entitles
its holder to vote may only carry one vote. Voting rights may not therefore reflect a Share’s
relative economic value and an Investor’s aggregate economic interest in the Funds as a
proportion of the total economic value of the Funds.
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The Adviser and its supervised persons have not been involved in any legal or disciplinary
events that are material to a client’s or potential client’s evaluation of our advisory business or
the integrity of the Adviser’s management.
a) Criminal or civil action
None
b) Administrative proceeding
None
c) Self-regulatory organization
(SRO
) proceeding
None
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a) Registered Broker-Dealer or Registered Representative
Not Applicable
b) FCM, CPO, CTA or Associated Person
Not applicable.
c) Material Business Relationships with Certain Related Persons
KCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kobalt Music Group Limited, a UK registered company.
KCL is affiliated with Kobalt Music Royalties Sarl (KMR) the General Partner of Kobalt Music
Royalties SCA SICAV- SIF. KMR is a 100% subsidiary of Kobalt Music Group Ltd.
KCL is also affiliated with KMR II Sarl the General Partner of KMR Music Royalties II SCSp.
KMR II Sarl is a 100% subsidiary of Kobalt Music Group Ltd
d) Recommendation and Selection of Other Investment Advisers
Not applicable.
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TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING a) Code of Ethics
KCL has adopted a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) pursuant to Advisers Act Rule 204A-1 that sets
forth the Firm’s ethical standards and governs the business conduct of the Firm and persons
associated with the Firm. The Code describes KCL’s policies regarding confidential Client
information and regulates personal trading activity. Securities holdings and transactions of
access persons and their immediate family members are reviewed to determine compliance with
the requirements of the Code. The Code also contains other restrictions and reporting
requirements designed to limit personal conflicts of interest. These provisions apply to all
employees of the Firm. All personnel are also required to comply with applicable federal
securities laws.
You may obtain a copy of our code of ethics upon request. Our contact information appears on
the cover page of this Brochure.
b) Participation or Interests in Client Transactions
KCL and its related persons may invest their personal assets in the companies in which the
Adviser’s client Funds invest or may hold an interest in the Funds themselves. The Adviser has
established procedures intended to limit conflicts of interest in cases where the Adviser, a related
person or any of their employees, buys or sells companies in which the Adviser’s client funds
invest. None of KCL’s Supervised Persons (as defined in the Code) may knowingly sell to or
buy any security from a Client without prior written permission from the Chief Compliance
Officer (“CCO”) or the CCO’s designee. Additionally, all Access Persons (as defined in the
Code, and which includes Supervised Persons meeting certain further criteria) must submit
quarterly transactions reports detailing personal securities transactions. Such reports will be
reviewed by the CCO or the CCO’s designee to ensure compliance with the Code.
c) Investment in Securities Recommended to Clients
KCL’s Supervised Persons are specifically prohibited from using their knowledge about pending
transactions or investments currently being considered for personal profit, including by
purchasing or selling such securities directly or indirectly. Further, as noted above, all “Access
Persons” (as defined in the Code, and which includes Supervised Persons meeting certain further
criteria) must submit quarterly transactions reports detailing personal securities transactions.
Such reports will be reviewed by the CCO or the CCO’s designee to ensure compliance with the
Code. KCL personnel may invest in funds managed by the Adviser either directly or through a
co-investment vehicle.
d) Investment in Securities at or about the Same Time Recommended to Clients
See Part 11(c) above.
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a) Selection of Broker-Dealers
Not Applicable.
b) Soft-Dollars Arrangement
Not Applicable.
c) Brokerage for Client Referrals.
Not Applicable.
d) Directed Brokerage
Not Applicable.
e) Aggregation (Bunching) of Trades
Not Applicable.
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a) Periodic Account Review
The Adviser has detailed knowledge of the investments in each Fund. The investment
professionals formally and informally meet several times a quarter to review the performance of
each investment in each Fund and to ensure that transactions are within the parameters of the
Funds’ investment agreements.
b) Client Reports
Fund Investors will receive reports as disclosed in the offering memoranda of each Fund.
Audited Financial Statements are sent to Fund investors within 120 days of the financial year
end.
The General Partner of the fund advised by the Adviser will provide regular reporting to
investors. It will provide each Shareholder with:
• Unaudited Fund reports with updates on the investment activities and portfolio on a
quarterly basis;
• Audited financial statements including audited net asset values on an annual basis.
Investors will also receive an annual report for each Fund at the end of each year, which
includes:
• Audited financial statements
• Net Asset Value calculation per share class
• Schedule of aggregate carried interest received
• Breakdown of fees and expenses
• Summary of capital calls and distributions
• Summary of the Fund’s liquidity
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The Adviser may enter into written solicitation arrangements in the future with third parties.
Under a solicitation arrangement, the Firm may pay a referral fee to a Solicitor when the
Solicitor successfully introduces a Client or fund investor to the Firm. The amount of
compensation is based on a negotiated percentage of the management and incentive fees received
by KCL from each Client. The solicitation arrangement does not affect the amount of fees paid
by each Client. All arrangements will comply with the conditions and requirements of Rule
206(4)-3 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
The Firm currently employs IVP Securities a FINRA registered Broker Dealer as a placement
agent in the United States for the Kobalt Music Royalties SCA SICAV-SIF fund.
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KCL will not, and cannot, have custody over any Fund assets, as per the Fund prospectus, sthe
General Partners, of each respective Fund retains custody of fund assets within the meaning of
Rule 206(4)-2 under the Advisers Act. The assets of the Funds and other clients are held with
“qualified custodians” such as banks.
Where KCL is deemed to have custody of the assets of a Separate Account, the custodian(s) for
such account will send to the Client periodic account statements (generally on a quarterly basis)
indicating the amounts of any funds or securities in the custodial account as of the end of the
statement period and any transactions in the account during the statement period. Clients should
review these statements carefully and should immediately contact KCL if account statements are
not received from the custodian on at least a quarterly basis. To the extent KCL, pursuant to the
relevant advisory contract or otherwise, separately provides reports or account statements,
Clients should compare KCL’s statements carefully to the account statements received from the
custodian. If there are any discrepancies between the account statements, please contact KCL
immediately.
Where KCL is deemed to have custody of a Fund’s cash or securities, KCL provides (or causes
to be provided) to each Investor in the Fund a copy of the Fund’s audited financial statements
within 120 days following the relevant Fund’s fiscal year end. Investors who do not receive
audited financial statements timely should contact KCL immediately.
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KCL does not retain discretion over client assets in regard to the Funds. Discretion is held by the
General Partners of each respective Fund with KCL acting as an adviser. Clients may impose
reasonable restrictions, limitations or other requirements with respect to their individual
accounts.
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a) Proxy Voting Authority
KCL has adopted Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures pursuant to Rule 206(4)-6 of the
Advisers Act designed to ensure that proxies are voted prudently and solely in the best interest of
our clients. According to our policy, the Adviser will generally vote in accordance with
management’s recommendations in order to support the ability of management to run its
business in a responsible and cost effective manner while staying focused on maximizing
shareholder value. In the event that a conflict of interest exists between management’s
recommendation and the Adviser or its clients, the Adviser will vote in the manner which in its
judgment and sole discretion is in the best interest of its clients. The following is a summary of
its Policies and Procedures
• The Adviser is responsible for the voting of all proxies related to securities that it
manages on behalf of its Funds.
• The Adviser believes proxy voting is included within its investment discretion and as
such it will act prudently and in the Fund's best interest when voting proxies.
• All conflicts of interest are resolved in the best interests of the clients.
Conflicts can arise when the Adviser or any of its employees has any financial, business or
personal relationship with the issuer of a proxy proposal for a security held in a Fund. With
respect to potential conflicts of interest, proxies will be voted in accordance with the Adviser's
predetermined guidelines in all instances where he Firm's guidelines state a vote “for” or
“against” the particular proposal.
A copy of the entire Proxy Voting Policy and information as to specific votes are available to
clients upon request.
b) Client Proxy Voting Authority
KCL operates a policy of exercising proxy votes for clients as permitted within client
agreements. Voting policy is undertaken at all times in the best interests of clients and for their
benefit. A copy of the full proxy voting policy is available upon request.
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No financial events have occurred to KCL that would negatively affect the financial viability of
the Adviser. There is no financial condition of KCL that is reasonably likely to impair KCL’s
ability to meet contractual commitments to clients.
a) Financial Disclosures
Not Applicable.
b) Material Financial Impairment
Not Applicable.
c) Bankruptcy Petitions
Not Applicable.
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