Altamir

Legal Proceedings Report • Mar 12, 2009

Paris, 12 March 2009

Press release

Altamir Amboise announces the opening by the Commerce Court of Paris of a safeguard procedure (Procédure de Sauvegarde) regarding Financière Hélios following Financière Helios' request.

Financière Helios, a company controlled by funds managed by Apax Partners SA and Altamir Amboise, is the main shareholder (43.1%) of Séchilienne-Sidec.

The safeguard procedure has no consequences on Séchilienne-Sidec's financial situation or operations.

Investors can refer to Financière Helios' press release for more information.

Financière Hélios 45 avenue Kléber – 75116 Paris Tel: +33 1 53 65 01 14

About Altamir Amboise

Altamir Amboise is a listed private equity company with over €350 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. At 31 December 2008, the total number of Altamir Amboise ordinary shares is 36 512 301. For further information: www.altamir-amboise.fr

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