GCM GROSVENOR CORE ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND I, LLC
This is a routine quarterly tender offer providing liquidity in an otherwise illiquid closed-end fund. Monitor the final tender results after the October 27, 2026 expiration to gauge investor sentiment and the actual redemption rate. The fund's NAV trajectory through December 31, 2026 will determine the final purchase price for tendered shares.
Executive Summary
GCM Grosvenor Core Absolute Return Fund I, LLC is commencing an issuer tender offer to repurchase up to $16,000,000 of its outstanding shares at net asset value (NAV) as of December 31, 2026. The offer runs from September 25, 2026 to October 27, 2026, and is a routine quarterly liquidity mechanism for a closed-end fund with no secondary market. The repurchase represents approximately 26.6% of the fund's ~$60.2 million in outstanding shares as of September 1, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
Key Facts
- Fund offers to purchase up to $16,000,000 of its outstanding shares at NAV as of December 31, 2026
- Offer period: September 25, 2026 to October 27, 2026 (12:00 midnight ET)
- As of September 1, 2026, the Fund had approximately $60,190,645 in outstanding shares
- Purchase price will be paid via a non-interest bearing promissory note with an initial payment of at least 95% of NAV and a contingent payment for any excess
- Initial payment expected within 35 days after Valuation Date or 10 business days after Master Fund receives 90% of withdrawn capital
- Contingent payment, if any, generally payable within 120 days after Valuation Date
- No executive officer, director, or affiliate plans to tender shares
- Adviser and affiliates own 0.31% of outstanding shares as of August 31, 2026
- Shares are not traded on any market and transfers are strictly restricted
- Fund expects to conduct similar repurchase offers four times per year
Financial Impact
Up to $16,000,000 in share repurchases, representing ~26.6% of the fund's ~$60.2 million in outstanding shares as of September 1, 2026
Risk Factors
- If oversubscribed, tenders may be accepted on a pro-rata basis, limiting liquidity for some investors
- Fund assets will be reduced by the amount of repurchased shares, potentially increasing expense ratios for remaining investors
- Liquidation of portfolio holdings to fund repurchases may result in losses or increased investment-related expenses
- The fund may cancel or postpone the offer under certain conditions, including market disruptions or material NAV declines
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 10 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC TO-I Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-401836 |
| Document: d152661dex99b.htm | 0001193125-26-401836 |
| Document: d152661dex99d.htm | 0001193125-26-401836 |
| Document: d152661dsctoi.htm | 0001193125-26-401836 |
| Document: d152661dex99e.htm | 0001193125-26-401836 |
| Document: d152661dexfilingfees.htm | 0001193125-26-401836 |
| Document: d152661dex99a.htm | 0001193125-26-401836 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-401836-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-401836 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-401836-index.html | 0001193125-26-401836 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-401836.txt | 0001193125-26-401836 |
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