The IMI 2014 Deferred Fund recently published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The report indicates a significant strategic decision to wind up the Fund, impacting its financial reporting and future investment approach.
Fund Wind-Up Initiated
On 14 May 2025, the Principal Employer withdrew its support to contribute to the Fund. Following this, the Trustee, after professional advice, decided not to continue the Fund as a closed pension scheme and opted to proceed with winding up the Fund. The wind-up process commenced on 14 May 2025, and the decision was ratified at the Trustee board meeting on 30 September 2025. Consequently, the financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than going concern. (Page 4)
Buy-in Premiums Paid and Loan Secured
In April 2025, the Trustee paid the balances of the buy-in premiums, including true-ups and deferred premiums, amounting to £27.8 million, due in respect of the PIC buy-ins. To facilitate this payment, the Principal Employer provided a loan of £26 million to the Fund. (Page 4, 34)
Investment Strategy and Asset Allocation
The Fund’s assets (excluding buy-in policies) are invested in the IMI Common Investment Fund (CIF). The CIF’s asset allocation as of 31 March 2025 was 90.5% in Alternatives (Multi-manager Private Equity) and 9.5% in Cash. (Page 10, 30)
Significant Investments
As of 31 March 2025, the Fund’s investments exceeding 5% of total net assets included: IMI Buy In – PIC 2022 (£119,800,000, 43.24%), IMI Buy In – PIC 2021 (£110,000,000, 39.70%), IMI Buy In – LGAS (£27,000,000, 9.75%), and IMI CIF (£28,271,000, 10.20%). (Page 33)
Common Investment Fund (CIF) Wind-Up
With the IMI 2014 Deferred Fund being the sole investor in the CIF, the CIF will also wind up. Its financial statements are also prepared on a non-going concern basis. (Page 42, 53)
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