ALTAMIR AMBOISE

The capital increase proceeding from the exercise of “September 2008” warrants came to a total of €20,685,726, with 3,447,621 new ordinary shares to be created.

The amount raised thanks to this operation will enable Altamir Amboise to finance part of its investment programme for 2008 and 2009 and to continue co-investing on a significant basis with the funds managed by Apax Partners SA.

The new shares will bear dividends rights as from 1 January 2008.
The new shares will be admitted for trading on Euronext Paris as of 1st October 2008 and included with outstanding shares (ISIN FR0000053837).

As of 1st October 2008, the total number of Altamir Amboise ordinary shares will therefore be raised to 36,512,301.

After this operation, the partners of Apax Partners SA will hold a 22.35% stake in Altamir Amboise capital.

About Altamir Amboise

Altamir Amboise is a listed private equity company with over €400 million under management, targeting NAV per share growth in line with the top-performing private equity players.

Altamir Amboise co-invests with the funds managed by Apax Partners SA, a leading private equity firm with over 30 years of investing experience. It offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of fast-growing companies across Apax’ sectors of specialisation: Tech & Telecom, Retail & Consumer, Media, Healthcare, Business & Financial Services,

Altamir Amboise is listed on Euronext Paris, Compartment B, ticker: LTA, ISIN: FR0000053837.
For further information: www.altamir-amboise.fr

Media Relations
Agathe Heinrich – Marketing Director
Tel: +33 1 53 65 01 35
Email: agathe.heinrich@apax.fr

Investors Relations
Marie Ployart – Financial Communications
Tel: +33 1 53 65 01 33
Email: marie.ployart@apax.fr