Management Reports • Sep 6, 2019
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The quantitative data contained in this report derive from the Company's customary accounting process. The report was prepared by the Management Company, presented to the Supervisory Board on 4 September 2019 and reviewed by the Statutory Auditors.
Net asset value per share1 stood at €24.54 as of 30 June 2019, after payment of a dividend of €0.66 per share, vs €21.72 as of 31 December 2018, representing an increase of 16% (including the dividend) and an increase of 14.4% from 31 March 2019 (€22.02).
With the exception of Snacks Développement, all of the major portfolio investments posted significant value creation during the first half of the year, which included the following items:
1 Ordinary shareholders' portion of NAV, net of tax payable

Amounts received from divestments totalled €356m (vs €80.5m in H1 2018), including income and other related revenue, and was composed principally of the following items:

As of 30 June 2019, the Altamir portfolio comprised 49 holdings. The 15 largest investments represented 80.6% of the portfolio at fair value.
| Company | Amount invested (in €m) |
Valuation (in €m) | % of portfolio value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlink | 46.7 | 117.5 | 12.0% |
| Melita | 33.7 | 98.7 | 10.1% |
| Ciprés | 47.4 | 80.2 | 8.2% |
| Altran | 28.7 | 69.1 | 7.1% |
| Europe Snacks | 37.7 | 61.0 | 6.2% |
| THOM Europe | 34.7 | 54.0 | 5.5% |
| BIP | 31.1 | 52.9 | 5.4% |
| AEB | 40.3 | 40.3 | 4.1% |
| ThoughtWorks | 6.9 | 37.8 | 3.9% |
| SK FireSafety Group | 12.3 | 37.0 | 3.8% |
| Expereo | 36.3 | 36.3 | 3.7% |
| InfoVista | 39.4 | 33.6 | 3.4% |
| Afflelou | 20.6 | 25.7 | 2.6% |
| Sandaya | 20.7 | 22.0 | 2.3% |
| Vocalcom | 13.6 | 21.4 | 2.2% |
| TOTAL | 450.1 | 787.5 | 80.6% |
As of 30 June 2019, the value of Altamir's portfolio was €977.5m, comprising 9.7% of unlisted holdings and 90.3% of listed holdings. It should be noted that the investment in Altran, a listed company, is not valued at the stock market price, but at its sale price, which occurred at the beginning of July 2019.
As of 30 June 2019, Altamir's net cash on an IFRS basis was €43.2m, vs €–135.7m as of 31 December 2018. Net cash on a statutory basis was €182.1m, vs €–13.6m as of 31 December 2018.
The net cash position on a statutory basis is the most relevant indicator, given that the company's borrowing capacity (10% of the net position) is based on statutory net assets. The difference between the two positions arises mainly from investments made by the Apax France VIII-B (€17.8m), Apax France IX-B (€72.2m) and Apax IX LP (€38m) funds and financed by lines of credit.
The Company has decided to maintain its commitment for 2019, corresponding to investments made during 2018, at the maximum level of €306m.
At the Company's general meeting of 29 April, shareholders approved a dividend of €0.66 per share. This was distributed to shareholders on 2 July 2019. The ex-dividend date was 28 June 2019.

After the refinacing plan announced by Alain Afflelou in July 2019, Altamir received €2.4m.
In accordance with the asset allocation plan for the period 2020/2023, the Management Company has committed €350m to Apax France X and €180m to Apax X LP.
The sales of Altran and Melita have been finalised in July 2019.
Apax Partners LLP signed an agreement to acquire the German company ADCO Group, global leader in the rental of portable toilets. Altamir's investment should be in the region of €4.3m.
In addition, the Apax Digital fund announced two new investments.
In the first half, Altamir divested a record €356m, exceeding as of 30 June the initial target of €250m set for the year.
In investment terms, six transactions were announced for a total of circa €30m, vs a 2019 target of six or seven new investments totalling €100 million.
Altamir is maintaining its organic EBITDA growth target of 7% on average for its portfolio companies over the year.

Altamir uses valuation methods based on International Private Equity Valuation (IPEV) guidelines, which in turn comply with IFRS (fair value).
| H1 2019 | 2018 | H1 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In €k | 6 months | 12 months | 6 months |
| Changes in fair value | 164,349 | 79,270 | 36,018 |
| Valuation differences on divestments during | 5,787 | –10,535 | –14,287 |
| the year | |||
| Other portfolio income | 115 | 756 | 69 |
| Income from portfolio investments | 170,251 | 69,492 | 21,799 |
| Gross operating income | 157,463 | 45,576 | 9,331 |
| Net operating income | 127,466 | 31,576 | 8,373 |
| Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders |
126,965 | 30,306 | 8,067 |
| Earnings per share | 3.48 | 0.83 | 0.22 |
Income from portfolio investments in the first half of 2019 reflected:
Changes in fair value since 31 December of the previous year.
Capital gains, calculated as the difference between the sale price of shares divested and their fair value under IFRS as of 31 December of the preceding year.
Gross operating income is calculated after operating expenses for the period.
Net operating income is equal to gross operating income less the share of earnings attributable to the general partner and the holders of Class B shares.
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders includes investment income and related interest and expenses.

| In €k | H1 2019 | 2018 | H1 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total non-current assets | 977,936 | 999,201 | 920,387 |
| Total current assets | 190,104 | 25,375 | 31,271 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,168,040 | 1,024,576 | 951,658 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 895,980 | 792,929 | 770,868 |
| Carried interest provision attributable to general partner and Class B shareholders |
23,181 | 10,157 | 14,113 |
| Carried interest provision for Apax funds | 76,742 | 59,769 | 42,771 |
| Other current liabilities | 172,138 | 161,721 | 123,906 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 1,168,040 | 1,024,576 | 951,658 |
Significant influence is presumed when the Company's percentage of voting rights exceeds 20%.
Investments subject to significant influence are not accounted for by the equity method, as permitted under IAS 28, but they constitute related parties.Closing balances and transactions for the period are presented in the notes to the consolidated statements.
As of 30 June 2019, the total number of shares stood at 36,512,301.
Attendance fees paid to members of the Supervisory Board with respect to 2018 totalled €288,000.
The Management Company has not identified any risks beyond those indicated in the 2018 Registration Document filed on 10 April 2019 under number D.19-0303.
This document is available on the Company's website: www.altamir.fr.
The risk factors are listed in Section 1.6 of the presentation of the Company and its activities, beginning on page 74.

"I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the condensed financial statements for the half-year period just ended have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and present a true and fair view of the assets, financial position and results of the Company and of its consolidated group of companies, and that the accompanying half-year management report presents a true and fair picture of the important events that took place during the first six months of the year, of their impact on the financial statements, and of the principal transactions between related parties, as well as a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year."
Maurice Tchenio
Chairman and CEO of the Management Company

This is a translation into English of the statutory auditors' review report on the half-yearly financial information issued in French and is provided solely for the convenience of English-speaking users. This report includes information relating to the specific verification of information given in the Group's half-yearly management report. This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional standards applicable in France.
Period from January 1 to June 30, 2019
Statutory auditors' review report on the half-yearly financial information

RSM PARIS 26, rue Cambacérès 75008 Paris S.A.S. au capital de 354 870€ 331 621 318 R.C.S. Paris
Commissaire aux Comptes Membre de la compagnie régionale de Paris
Tour First TSA 14444 92037 Paris-La Défense Cedex S.A.S. à capital variable 438 476 913 R.C.S. Nanterre
Commissaire aux Comptes Membre de la compagnie régionale de Versailles
Altamir Period from January 1 to June 30, 2019
To the Shareholders,
In compliance with the assignment entrusted to us by your Annual General Meetings and in accordance with the requirements of article L.451-1-2 III of the French monetary and financial code ("code monétaire et financier"), we hereby report to you on:
These half-yearly consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Manager. Our role is to express a conclusion on these financial statements based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with professional standards applicable in France. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with professional standards applicable in France and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying half-yearly consolidated financial statements do not give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities and of the financial position of the Group as at June 30, 2019 and of the results of its operations for the period then ended in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union.

We have also verified the information presented in the half-yearly management report on the halfyearly consolidated financial statements subject to our review.
We have no matters to report as to its fair presentation and consistency with the half-yearly consolidated financial statements.
Paris and Paris-La Défense, September 5, 2019
The Statutory Auditors French original signed by
COREVISE ERNST & YOUNG et Autres
Fabien Crégut Marie Le Treut Henri-Pierre Navas

| 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 | 30 June 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in euros) | Note | 6 months | 12 months | 6 months |
| Changes in fair value | 164 349 190 | 79 270 788 | 36 017 657 | |
| Valuation differences on divestments during the year | 6.15 | 5 786 719 | -10 534 622 | -14 287 333 |
| Other portfolio income | 6.16 | 115 285 | 755 706 | 68 746 |
| Income from portfolio investments | 170 251 194 | 69 491 872 | 21 799 070 | |
| Purchases and other external expenses | 6.17 | -12 500 158 | -23 656 896 | -12 209 742 |
| Taxes, fees and similar payments | -125 | -161 | -85 | |
| Other income | 6.18 | 301 | 29 270 | 29 270 |
| Other expenses | 6.18 | -288 000 | -288 000 | -288 000 |
| Gross operating income | 157 463 212 | 45 576 085 | 9 330 513 | |
| Carried interest provision attributable to general partner and Class B shareholders6.11 | -13 024 226 | 7 720 309 | 3 763 887 | |
| Carried interest provision for Apax funds | -16 972 827 | -21 720 138 | -4 721 822 | |
| Net operating income | 127 466 159 | 31 576 255 | 8 372 578 | |
| Income from cash investments | 1 389 | 0 | 0 | |
| Financial income | 6.19 | 174 762 | 217 157 | 188 468 |
| Interest and similar expenses | 6.20 | -677 773 | -1 487 187 | -494 539 |
| Other financial expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders | 126 964 537 | 30 306 225 | 8 066 508 | |
| Earnings per share | 6.21 | 3.48 | 0.83 | 0.22 |
| Diluted earnings per share | 6.21 | 3.48 | 0.83 | 0.22 |
| (in euros) | Note | 30 June 2019 31 December 2018 | 30/06/2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period | 126 964 537 | 30 306 225 | 8 066 508 | |
| Actuarial gains (losses) on post-employment benefits | ||||
| Taxes on items non-recyclable to profit or loss | ||||
| Items non-recyclable to profit or loss | ||||
| Gains (losses) on financial assets available for sale | ||||
| Gains (losses) on hedging instruments | ||||
| Currency translation adjustments | ||||
| Taxes on items recyclable to profit or loss | ||||
| Items recyclable to profit or loss | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 126 964 537 | 30 306 225 | 8 066 508 | |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| * owners of the parent company | ||||
| of non controlling charaholdars |

| (in euros) | Note | 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 | 30 June 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Investment portfolio | 6.6 | 977 484 581 | 998 914 278 | 919 921 917 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 440 985 | 276 316 | 455 135 | |
| Sundry receivables | 10 344 | 10 344 | 9 900 | |
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 977 935 910 | 999 200 938 | 920 386 952 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Sundry receivables | 6.7 | 579 374 | 1 872 064 | 6 324 765 |
| Other current financial assets | 6.8 | 20 101 354 | 19 637 044 | 17 417 797 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6.9 | 169 423 473 | 3 865 625 | 7 528 979 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 190 104 201 | 25 374 734 | 31 271 540 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1 168 040 112 | 1 024 575 672 | 951 658 492 | |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Share capital Share premiums |
6.10 | 219 259 626 102 492 980 |
219 259 626 102 492 980 |
219 259 626 102 492 980 |
| Reserves | 447 262 583 | 440 870 497 | 441 049 316 | |
| Net income for the period | 126 964 537 | 30 306 225 | 8 066 508 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 895 979 727 | 792 929 328 | 770 868 430 | |
| OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||
| Carried interest provision for general partner and Class B shareholders | 6.11 | 23 181 142 | 10 156 916 | 14 113 337 |
| Carried interest provision for Apax funds | 6.12 | 76 741 644 | 59 768 816 | 42 770 500 |
| TOTAL OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 99 922 786 | 69 925 732 | 56 883 837 | |
| OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||
| Other financial liabilities | 6.13 | 146 298 191 | 159 227 011 | 119 870 176 |
| Trade payables and related accounts | 1 735 092 | 2 336 801 | 3 053 766 | |
| Other liabilities | 6.14 | 24 104 310 | 156 795 | 982 281 |
| TOTAL OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | 172 137 593 | 161 720 606 | 123 906 222 |
| (in euros) | Share capital | Share premiums |
Treasury shares |
Reserves | Net income for the period |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 31 DECEMBER 2018 | 219 259 626 | 102 492 980 | -627 240 441 497 737 | 30 306 225 | 792 929 329 | |
| Net income for the period | 126 964 537 | 126 964 537 | ||||
| Total income and expenses recognised in the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 126 964 537 | 126 964 537 | |
| Transactions on treasury shares | 64 769 | 99 901 | 164 670 | |||
| Allocation of income | 30 306 225 -30 306 225 | 0 | ||||
| Distribution of dividends to ordinary shareholders, May 2018 | -24 078 809 | -24 078 809 | ||||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 30 JUNE 2019 | 219 259 626 | 102 492 980 | -562 471 447 825 054 126 964 537 | 895 979 727 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1 168 040 112 1 024 575 672 951 658 492
| (in euros) | Share capital | Share premiums |
Treasury shares |
Reserves | Net income for the period |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 30 JUNE 2018 | 219 259 626 | 102 492 980 | -487 653 441 536 969 | 8 066 508 | 770 868 430 | |
| Net income for the period | 22 239 717 | 22 239 717 | ||||
| Total income and expenses recognised in the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 306 225 | 22 239 717 |
| Transactions on treasury shares | -139 587 | -39 232 | -178 819 | |||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 31 DECEMBER 2018 | 219 259 626 | 102 492 980 | -627 240 441 497 737 | 30 306 225 | 792 929 329 |

| (in euros) | Share capital | Share premiums |
Treasury shares |
Reserves | Net income for the period |
TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 31 DECEMBER 2017 | 219 259 626 | 102 492 980 | -408 960 444 418 015 | 20 888 547 | 786 650 208 | |
| Net income for the period | 8 066 508 | 8 066 508 | ||||
| Total income and expenses recognised in the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 066 508 | 8 066 508 |
| Transactions on treasury shares | -78 693 | -53 815 | -132 508 | |||
| Allocation of income | 20 888 547 -20 888 547 | 0 | ||||
| Distribution of dividends to ordinary shareholders, May 2018 | -23 715 780 | -23 715 780 | ||||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 30 JUNE 2018 | 219 259 626 | 102 492 980 | -487 653 441 536 969 | 8 066 508 | 770 868 430 |
| 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 | 30 June 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in euros) | Note | 6 months | 12 months | 6 months |
| Investments | -26 343 928 | -174 293 624 | -49 708 960 | |
| Shareholder loans to portfolio companies | -511 800 | -19 605 795 | -23 349 354 | |
| Repayment of shareholder loans to portfolio companies | 11 077 775 | 23 467 119 | 10 499 503 | |
| Total investments | -15 777 953 | -170 432 301 | -62 558 811 | |
| Divestment of equity investments | 207 343 559 | 134 828 452 | 58 941 483 | |
| Interest and other portfolio income received | 58 995 | 205 919 | 68 746 | |
| Dividends received | 56 290 | 549 786 | 0 | |
| Operating expenses | -12 500 158 | -23 656 896 | -12 209 742 | |
| Change in working capital | -695 456 | 10 474 850 | 3 169 870 | |
| Income received on marketable securities | 1 389 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sundry extraordinary income | 0 | 29 270 | 29 270 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 178 486 666 | -48 000 919 | -12 559 183 | |
| Dividends paid to ordinary shareholders | 0 | -23 715 780 | -23 715 780 | |
| Apax France VIII-B capital calls | 0 | 10 000 | 10 000 | |
| Apax France IX-B capital calls | 0 | 793 124 | 432 124 | |
| Deposits and guarantees | 0 | -8 100 | -8 100 | |
| Transactions on treasury shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Amount attributable to the general partner and Class B shareholders | 0 | -11 817 703 | -11 817 703 | |
| Repayment of borrowings | -34 839 895 | -8 134 175 | -41 603 | |
| Issue of borrowings | 21 911 076 | 101 473 667 | 54 024 261 | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | -12 928 819 | 58 601 034 | 18 883 199 | |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 165 557 847 | 10 600 115 | 6 324 016 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at opening | 3 865 626 | -6 734 489 | -6 734 489 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at closing | 6.9 | 169 423 472 | 3 865 626 | -410 473 |

The above statements have been prepared with a view to provide transparent and exhaustive information to the market on the costs and debts relating to the investments it makes both directly and through the Apax funds:
| Initial Statements | 30/06/2019 Presentation adjustments |
Net presentation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Investment portfolio | 977 484 581 | -63 400 481 | 914 084 100 |
| Other non-current financial assets | 440 985 | 440 985 | |
| Sundry receivables | 10 344 | -10 344 | 0 |
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 977 935 910 | -63 410 825 | 914 525 085 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Sundry receivables | 579 374 | -93 035 | 486 339 |
| Other current financial assets | 20 101 354 | -3 623 870 | 16 477 483 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 169 423 473 | -169 683 | 169 253 790 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 190 104 201 | -3 886 589 | 186 217 613 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1 168 040 112 | -67 297 414 | 1 100 742 698 |
| Share capital | 219 259 626 | 219 259 626 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share premiums | 102 492 980 | 102 492 980 | |
| Reserves | 447 262 583 | 447 262 583 | |
| Net income for the period | 126 964 537 | 126 964 537 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 895 979 727 | 895 979 727 | |
| Carried interest provision for general partner and Class B shareholders | 23 181 142 | 23 181 142 | |
| Carried interest for Apax funds | 76 741 644 | -18 893 139 | 57 848 505 |
| Provision | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 76 741 644 | -18 893 139 | 57 848 505 |
| Other financial liabilities | 146 298 191 | -48 264 315 | 98 033 876 |
| Trade payables and related accounts | 1 735 092 | -133 223 | 1 601 869 |
| Other liabilities | 24 104 310 | -6 737 | 24 097 573 |
| TOTAL OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | 172 137 593 | -48 404 275 | 123 733 319 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 1 168 040 112 | -67 297 414 | 1 100 742 698 |

| (en euros) | 30 June 2019 Presentation |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Statements | adjustments | Net presentation | |
| Changes in fair value | 164 349 190 | -11 491 467 | 152 857 722 |
| Valuation differences on divestments during the year | 5 786 719 | 1 696 195 | 7 482 914 |
| Other portfolio income | 115 285 | -58 995 | 56 290 |
| Income from portfolio investments | 170 251 194 | -9 854 267 | 160 396 927 |
| Purchases and other external expenses | -12 500 158 | 1 983 340 | -10 516 817 |
| Taxes, fees and similar payments | -125 | -125 | |
| Other income | 301 | 301 | |
| Other expenses | -288 000 | -288 000 | |
| Gross operating income | 157 463 212 | -7 870 927 | 149 592 286 |
| Carried interest provision for general partner and Class B shareholders | -13 024 226 | -13 024 226 | |
| Carried interest for Apax funds | -16 972 827 | 7 591 673 | -9 381 154 |
| Net operating income | 127 466 158 | -279 254 | 127 186 904 |
| Income from cash investments | 1 389 | 1 389 | |
| Financial income | 174 762 | 174 762 | |
| Interest and similar expenses | -677 773 | 279 254 | -398 519 |
| Other financial expenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders | 126 964 536 | 0 | 126 964 536 |
Altamir (the "Company") is a French partnership limited by shares governed by Articles L.226.1 to L.226.14 of the French Commercial Code. Its principal activity is the acquisition of equity interests in other companies. The Company opted to become a société de capital risque (special tax status for certain private equity and other investment companies) as of financial year 1996.
The Company is domiciled in France.
Altamir presents its consolidated financial statements including the Apax France VIII-B private equity fund, in which it holds a 99.90% stake, the Apax France IX-B private equity fund, in which it holds a 99% stake, and Financière Hélios SASU, in which it holds a 100% stake.
a) Declaration of conformity
Pursuant to European Regulation 1606/2002 of 19 July 2002, the consolidated financial statements of Altamir as of 30 June 2019 have been prepared in compliance with IAS/IFRS international accounting standards as adopted by the European Union and available on its website at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/business-economyeuro/company-reporting-and-auditing/company-reporting/financial-reporting\_en#ifrs-financial-statements.
Altamir's half-year consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting". They do not include all information required for the preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements and must be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2018, which appear in the Registration Document filed with the French Financial Market Authority (AMF) on 10 April 2019 under number D.19-0303.

The accounting rules and methods applied to the annual financial statements are identical to those used to prepare the consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2018, inasmuch as the new IFRSs (standards, amendments or IFRIC interpretations) that became applicable on 1 January 2019 did not have an impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements.
These consolidated financial statements cover the financial period from 1 January to 30 June 2019. They were approved by the Management Company on 3 September 2019.
b) Valuation bases
The financial statements established in accordance with IFRS are prepared on a fair value basis for the following items:
The methods used to measure fair value are discussed in note 6.3.
c) Operating currency and presentation currency
The financial statements established under IFRS are presented in euros, which is the Company's operating currency.
d) Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements under IFRS requires management to formulate judgements and to use estimates and assumptions that may affect the application of accounting methods and the amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual values may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The impact of changes in accounting estimates is accounted for during the period in which the change occurs and in all subsequent periods affected.
More specifically, in note 6.3 on the determination of fair value, information is provided on the principal sources of uncertainty regarding the estimates and judgements made in applying the accounting methods that have the most significant impact on the amounts recognised in the financial statements is described.
e) Key assumptions
Continuity of operations is based on key assumptions including availability of sufficient cash flow until 30 June 2020. The Company has €169.4m in cash equivalents and €20.1m in other financial assets that the Company considers as cash or cash equivalents.

As of 31 December 2018, Altamir exercised control over the Apax France VIII-B fund, the Apax France IX-B fund and Financière Hélios SAS, in which it holds more than 50% of the units.
Apax France VIII-B, Apax France IX-B and Financière Hélios are consolidated using the full consolidation method.
Regarding equity interests in which the percentage of control held by Altamir ranges from 20% to 50%, Altamir does not have a representative in the executive body of such companies, and therefore does not share the control of its business activity. All such investments are therefore deemed to be under significant influence.
The accounting methods described below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in the financial statements established under IFRS. The application of the new texts and amendments adopted by the EU, in particular IFRS 16 and IFRIC 23, which became mandatory on 1 January 2018, did not have a material impact on the financial statements.
The performance and management of the equity instruments in which Altamir invests is monitored on the basis of fair value. The Company has therefore chosen the "fair value through profit or loss" option provided for by IFRS 9 as the method for valuing these investments. Where the Company has a significant influence, it also applies the option of recognition at fair value through profit or loss provided by IAS 28 for "venture capital organisations".
Under the fair value option, these instruments are therefore carried at fair value as assets on the balance sheet with positive and negative changes in fair value being recognised in profit or loss for the period. They are presented in the "Investment portfolio" line item on the balance sheet and the impact of changes in fair value is presented under "Changes in fair value" in the income statement.
The methods for measuring fair value are detailed in note 6.4.
• Hybrid securities
In acquiring its equity interests, Altamir may subscribe to hybrid securities such as bonds that are convertible or redeemable in shares. For this type of instrument with embedded derivatives, Altamir has opted for recognition at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with IFRS 39. At each balance sheet date, hybrid securities held are remeasured at fair value, and changes in fair value (positive or negative) are recognised in the income statement.
These hybrids are presented on the balance sheet under the line item "Investment portfolio", and the impact of changes in fair value is presented under "Changes in fair value" in the income statement.
• Derivative instruments
Pursuant to IFRS 9, warrant-type instruments are classified as derivatives and carried on the balance sheet at fair value. Positive and negative changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss for the period under "Changes in fair value". The fair value is determined in particular according to the intrinsic value of the conversion option, based on the price of the underlying shares estimated on the balance sheet date.
• Loans and receivables

Pursuant to IFRS 9, these investments are classified as "loans and receivables" and carried at their amortised cost. The associated interest income is recognised under "Other portfolio income" in profit or loss for the year according to the effective interest rate method.
(b) Debt and shareholders' equity
The Company has issued Class B shares that entitle their holders to carried interest equal to 18% of adjusted net statutory income, as defined in paragraph 25.2 of the Articles of Association. In addition, a sum equal to 2% calculated on the same basis is payable to the general partner.
Remuneration of the Class B shareholders and the general partner is considered to be payable as soon as adjusted net income has been recognised. Remuneration of these shares and the shares themselves are considered liabilities under the analysis criteria of IAS 32.
The remuneration payable to the Class B shareholders and the general partner is calculated taking unrealised capital gains and losses into account and is recognised in the income statement. Debt is recognised as a liability on the balance sheet. Under the Articles of Association, unrealised capital gains are not taken into account in the amounts paid to Class B shareholders and the general partner.
Finally, in accordance with IAS 32, treasury shares are deducted from shareholders' equity.

(c) Cash equivalents and other short-term investments
If the Company has surplus cash, this is generally invested in units of euro money-market funds (SICAVs) and time deposits that meet the definition of cash equivalents under IAS 7 (short-term, highly-liquid investments readily convertible into known amounts of cash and subject to insignificant risk of change in value).
The Company values this portfolio using the fair value option provided for by IFRS 9. The unrealised capital gains or losses at the balance sheet date are thus recognised in profit or loss for the year. Income from time deposits and money-market funds is included in "Income from cash investments".
(d) Tax treatment
The Company opted for the status of SCR (société de capital risque) as of the financial year ended 31 December 1996. This status requires compliance with certain criteria, in particular the limitation of debt to 10% of shareholders' equity and the eligibility of securities held. The legislation on SCRs applicable as of 2001 exempts all income from corporation tax.
The Company does not recover VAT. Non-deductible VAT is recognised as an expense in the income statement.
(e) Segment information
The Company carries out only private equity activities and invests primarily in the euro zone.
6.4 Determination of fair value and valuation methods employed
Altamir uses principles of fair value measurement that are in accordance with IFRS 13:
Companies whose shares are traded on an active market ("listed").
The shares of listed companies are valued at the last stock market price of the period.
Companies whose shares are not traded on an active market ("unlisted"), but which are valued on the basis of directly or indirectly observable data. Observable data are prepared using market data, such as information published on actual events or transactions, and reflect assumptions that market participants would use to determine the price of an asset or liability.
An adjustment to level 2 data that has a significant impact on fair value may cause a reclassification to level 3 if it makes use of unobservable data.
Companies whose shares are not traded on an active market ("unlisted"), and which are valued on the basis of unobservable data.
Amounts received from divestments totalled €356m (vs €80.5m in H1 2018), including income and other related revenue, and was composed principally of the following items:

6.5.3 Key events since 30 June 2019
After the refinancing plan announced by Alain Afflelou in July 2019, Altamir received €2.4m.
In accordance with the asset allocation plan for the period 2020/2023, the Management Company has committed €350m to Apax France X and €180m to Apax X LP.
The sales of Altran and Melita have been finalised in July 2019.
Apax Partners LLP signed an agreement to acquire the German company ADCO Group, global leader in the rental of portable toilets. Altamir's investment should be in the region of €5.3m.
In addition, the Apax Digital fund announced two new investments.

Changes in the portfolio during the year were as follows:
| (in euros) | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Fair value as of 31 December 2018 | 998 914 278 |
| Investments | 26 343 928 |
| Changes in shareholder loans | - 10 565 975 |
| Divestments | - 201 556 840 |
| Changes in fair value | 164 349 190 |
| Fair value as of 30 June 2019 | 977 484 581 |
| Of which positive changes in fair value Of which negative changes in fair value |
186 547 159 - 22 197 970 |
Changes in the Level 3 investment portfolio during the year were as follows:
| (in euros) | 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Fair value at start of period | 2 465 381 | 39 215 523 |
| Acquisitions | -877 | 4 317 872 |
| Divestments | 0 | -2 038 856 |
| Change of category from Level 1 to Level 3 | 4 179 | |
| Change of category from Level 2 to Level 3 | 0 | 11 700 797 |
| Change of category from Level 3 to Level 2 | 0 | -37 027 832 |
| Changes in fair value | 135 756 | -13 702 122 |
| Fair value at end of period | 2 604 440 | 2 465 381 |

Changes in the Level 2 investment portfolio during the year were as follows:
| (in euros) | 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Fair value at start of period | 940 549 282 | 693 898 791 |
| Acquisitions | 15 699 025 | 144 829 692 |
| Divestments | -200 845 963 | -52 959 298 |
| Change of category from Level 1 to Level 2 | 26 414 442 | |
| Change of category from Level 3 to Level 2 | 0 | 37 027 832 |
| Change of category from Level 2 to Level 3 | 0 | -11 700 797 |
| Changes in fair value | 167 251 255 | 129 453 061 |
| Fair value at end of period | 949 068 041 | 940 549 282 |
Changes in the Level 1 investment portfolio during the year were as follows:
| (in euros) | 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair value at start of period | 55 899 615 | 161 459 950 | |
| Acquisitions | 79 805 | 21 284 736 | |
| Divestments | -710 877 | -90 364 920 | |
| Change of category from Level 1 to Level 2 | -26 414 442 | ||
| Change of category from Level 1 to Level 3 | -4 179 | ||
| Changes in fair value | -3 037 822 | -36 480 151 | |
| Fair value at end of period | 25 812 100 | 55 899 615 |
Valuation methods are based on the determination of fair value as described in paragraph 6.3
| 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of listed instruments in the portfolio | 9.7% | 5.6% |
| % of listed instruments in NAV | 10.6% | 7.0% |
Pls note that Altran, which is listed, is valuated at its sale price.

Portfolio breakdown according to the degree of maturity of the investments and their business sector:
| (in euros) | 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage of development | |||
| LBO | 883 620 909 | 950 210 754 | |
| Growth capital | 93 863 671 | 48 703 524 | |
| Portfolio total | 977 484 581 | 998 914 278 | |
| (in euros) | 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | ||||
| Services | 202 378 602 | 328 190 925 | ||
| TMT | 517 404 541 | 426 393 270 | ||
| Consumer | 201 429 297 | 188 719 052 | ||
| Healthcare | 54 838 933 | 54 176 947 | ||
| Other | 0 1 433 208 |
1 434 084 | ||
| Portfolio total | 977 484 581 | 998 914 278 |
As of 30 June 2019, this item related mainly to a €411k receivable due from M Finances Capital.
6.8 Other current financial assets
Other current financial assets related in particular to an Allianz tax-efficient capitalisation fund valued at €16.5m using the amortised cost method, including capitalised interest, and to a receivable of €3.6m from Apax VIII LP. These receivables relate to capital calls that have not yet been invested.
This item broke down as follows:
| 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 | 30 June 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| 15 000 573 | - | - |
| 154 422 901 | 3 865 625 | 7 528 979 |
| 169 423 473 | 3 865 625 | 7 528 979 |
| - | - - |
7 939 452 |
| 169 423 473 | 3 865 625 - |
410 473 |
The number of shares outstanding for each of the categories is presented below:
| 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (number of shares) | Ordinary Shares | Class B shares |
Ordinary Shares | Class B shares |
| Shares outstanding at start of period | 36 512 301 | 18 582 | 36 512 301 | 18 582 |
| Shares outstanding at end of period | 36 512 301 | 18 582 | 36 512 301 | 18 582 |
| Shares held in treasury | 29 171 | 12 164 | 40 000 | 12 164 |
| Shares outstanding at end of period | 36 483 130 | 6 418 | 36 472 301 | |
| NAV per outstanding share | 24.56 | 21.74 |
(cons. shareholders' equity/nbr. of ordinary shares)
| 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (euros) | Ordinary Shares | Class B shares |
Total | Ordinary Shares | Class B shares |
Total |
| Par value at end of period | 6.00 | 10.00 | 6.00 | 10.00 | ||
| Share capital | 219 073 806 | 185 820 | 219 259 626 | 219 073 806 | 185 820 | 219 259 626 |
The dividend paid to the limited shareholders in 2019 for the financial year 2018 was €0.66 per ordinary share outstanding (excluding treasury shares). The NAV per outstanding ordinary share (excluding treasury shares) was €24.56 as of 30 June 2019 (€21.74 per share as of 31 December 2018).
The change in the amount attributable to the general partner and Class B shareholders during the year is detailed below:
| (in euros) | 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| At opening | " " 10 156 916 |
29 694 928 |
| Amount paid during the financial year | " " - |
- 11 817 703 |
| Amount attributable to general partner and Class B shareholders on earnings of the financial year |
13 024 226 | - 7 720 309 |
| Amount attributable to general partner and Class B shareholders | 23 181 142 | 10 156 916 |

This provision of €76.7m relates to unrealised capital gains owing to Class C unitholders of Apax France VIII-B, Apax France IX-B, Apax VIII LP and Apax IX LP of €47.1m, €10.7m, €10.7m and €8.2m, respectively, based on the funds' performances. These liabilities are due in more than one year
As of 30 June 2019, this line item of €146.3m included mainly debts to Apax France IX-B (€80.2m) and outstandings under credit lines used by Apax France VIII-B (€17.8m), Apax IX LP (€46.8m) and Apax Digital Fund (€1.5m).
As of 30 June 2019, this line item corresponded to dividends for ordinary shares, to be paid out in early July 2019.
6.15 Valuation differences on divestments during the year
| 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 |
|---|---|
| 58 941 483 | |
| 73 228 816 | |
| - 14 287 333 |
|
| 4 288 783 | |
| - | - 18 576 116 |
| 207 343 559 201 556 840 5 786 719 14 474 991 8 688 272 |
Other portfolio income is detailed as follows:
| (in euros) | 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest and other portfolio income received | 58 995 | 68 746 |
| Dividends | 56 290 | - |
| Total | 115 285 | 68 746 |
| (in euros) | 30/06/2019 | 30/06/2018 | 30/06/2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct fees (incl. tax):(1) | 4 782 258 | 4 976 256 | 5 409 626 |
| Altamir Gérance management fees (excl. tax) | 3 213 928 | 2 800 219 | 3 213 240 |
| Non-recoverable VAT on Altamir Gérance management fees | 642 786 | 560 044 | 642 648 |
| Other fees and expenses (incl. tax) | 925 544 | 1 615 993 | 1 553 739 |
| * including fees related to portfolio companies held directly | - 25 078 |
162 377 | 28 387 |
| * including recharges for accounting, financial and investor relations services | 398 151 | 395 043 | 381 382 |
| * including fees related to overdraft lines | 37 514 | 129 864 | 422 223 |
| Indirect fees (incl. tax): | 7 717 900 | 7 233 487 | 7 835 390 |
| Management fees charged by Apax Partners SAS and Apax Partners LLP | 5 936 652 | 5 712 282 | 6 052 286 |
| Operating costs of the funds managed by Apax Partners SAS and Apax Partners LLP | 1 781 247 | 1 521 205 | 1 783 104 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES AND EXTERNAL PURCHASES (2) | 12 500 158 | 12 209 742 | 13 245 017 |
| Investments at historical cost | 96 359 300 | 143 053 917 | 175 342 483 |
| Apax fund subscription commitments | 845 035 536 | 829 512 031 | 803 776 407 |
| CAPITAL COMMITTED AND INVESTED | 941 394 835 | 972 565 948 | 979 118 890 |
| (1) / Average NAV between N and N-1 | 0.57% | 0.65% | 0.74% |
| (2) / Average capital committed and invested between N and N-1 | 1.31% | 1.25% | 1.61% |
As of 30 June 2019, direct fees represented 0.57% of average NAV, and total fees represented 1.31% of average committed and invested capital, vs 0.65% and 1.25%, respectively, as of 30 June 2018.
The management fees of €3.2m invoiced by the Management Company were calculated pursuant to Article 17.1 of the Company's Articles of Association. This amount is higher than the previous year's because of the lower deduction basis for the Apax France VIII-B fund.
In addition to the three items detailed in the table above, the other fees and expenses of €0.9m include €0.7m in legal fees, statutory audit fees and listing costs. This amount was down from 2018, while indirect costs were stable compared to 2018.
Other expenses relate to attendance fees paid in 2019.
Financial income corresponded mainly to a €175k change in the unrealised gain on the Allianz tax-efficient capitalisation fund.

This line item corresponded mainly to interest paid on credit lines and bank overdraft.
The weighted average number of shares outstanding reflects the exclusion of treasury shares.
| Basic earnings per share | 30 June 2019 | 31 December 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Numerator (in euros) | ||
| Income for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders | 126 964 537 | 8 066 508 |
| Denominator | ||
| Number of shares outstanding at start of year | 36 512 301 | 36 512 301 |
| Effect of treasury shares | - 34 586 |
- 22 813 |
| Effect of capital increase | ||
| Weighted average number of shares during the year (basic) | 36 477 716 | 36 489 489 |
| Earnings per share (basic) | 3.48 | 0.22 |
| Earnings per share (diluted) | 3.48 | 0.22 |
In accordance with IAS 24, related parties are as follows:
Amboise Partners SA (as investment advisor) and Altamir Gérance (as Management Company) invoiced the Company for total fees of €3,856,714 including tax in the first half of 2019 (€7,345,015 including tax for all of 2018).
The amount payable as of 30 June 2019 was €411,577 (€1,489,781 as of 31 December 2018). There was no amount receivable as of 30 June 2019 (€218,769 as of 31 December 2018).

Significant influence is presumed when the equity interest of the Company exceeds 20%.
Investments subject to significant influence are not accounted for by the equity method, as allowed under IAS 28, but they constitute related parties.The closing balances and transactions for the year with these companies are presented below:
| (in euros) | 30 June 2019 | 30 June 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Income statement | ||
| Valuation differences on divestments during the period | - - |
14 945 030 |
| Changes in fair value | 60 105 366 | 16 148 850 |
| Other portfolio income | - | - |
| Balance sheet | 30 June 2019 | 30 June 2018 |
| Investment portfolio | 465 484 450 | 395 899 405 |
| Sundry receivables | - | - |
Attendance fees paid in 2019 to members of the Supervisory Board with respect to 2018 totalled €288,000.
Class B shares Item held by the management company are :
| (in euros) | 30 June 2019 | 30 June 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Income statement | ||
| Carried interest provision attributable to general partner | - 1 450 969 |
860 084 |
| Balance sheet | 30 June 2019 | 30 June 2018 |
| Carried interest provision attributable to general partner | 2 582 505 | 1 131 536 |
The contingent liabilities of the Company broke down as follows:
| (in euros) | 30/06/2019 | 31/12/2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irrevocable purchase obligations (investment commitments) | 515 843 | 515 843 | |
| Other long-term obligations (liability guarantees and other) | 6 184 051 | 6 184 051 | |
| Total | 6 699 894 | 6 699 894 | |
| Altamir's investment commitments in Apax France VIII-B | 6 887 068 | 6 887 068 | |
| Altamir's investment commitments in Apax France IX-B | 150 161 880 | 150 161 880 | |
| Altamir's investment commitments in Apax IX LP | 70 884 538 | 76 818 538 | |
| Altamir's investment commitments in Apax Digital | 3 240 862 | 3 842 738 | |
| Altamir's investment commitments in Apax Development | 14 700 000 | 15 000 000 | |
| Total | 252 574 242 | 259 410 117 |

The tables above show the subscription commitments not yet called as of 30 June 2019 and as of 31 December 2018.
Altamir had committed to invest between €200m and €280m in Apax France VIII-B. Altamir's definitive commitment stands at €276.7m. As of 30 June 2019, the amount called was €269.8m.
Altamir has committed to invest €138m in Apax IX LP. As of 30 June 2019, the amount called was €67.1m. However, the amount invested that was financed by credit lines, and thus not called by the fund, totalled €50m.
Altamir has committed to invest between €226m and €306m in Apax France IX-B. As of 30 June 2019, the amount called was €155.7m. However, the amount invested which was financed by credit lines, and thus not called by the fund, totalled €72.2m.
Altamir has committed to invest €4.3m in the Apax Digital fund. As of 30 June 2019, the amount called was €1m.
Altamir has committed to invest €15m in the Apax Development fund. As of 30 June 2019, the amount called was €300k.
The table above does not include distributions paid by the funds, which legally can be called back by the management company to meet the funds' cash requirements, principally for follow-on investments in their portfolios.
As of 30 June 2019, the distributions that could be called back amounted to €4.8m (Apax VIII LP) and €3.7m (Apax IX LP).
As part of the divestment of Buy Way, Altamir provided a guarantee, capped at 15% of the sale price (i.e. €6,184,051), in order to meet any third-party claims and to cover the sellers' filings as well as any tax risks.
(a) Direct investment commitments
| Companies | Commitments | Investments as of 31/12/2018 during the year |
Cancellation of commitments |
New commitments as of 30/06/2019 as of 30/06/2019 |
Commitments as of 30/06/2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed securities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investment commitment in Turing Equity Co LP | 515 843 | 515 843 | |||
| Unlisted securities | 515 843 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 515 843 |
| Total | 515 843 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 515 843 |
None.
Altamir carries out LBO transactions via special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).
If the underlying target company is listed, the debt is guaranteed by all or part of that company's assets. When the share price of these companies falls, and the average share price over a given period drops below a certain threshold, the SPACs are responsible for meeting collateral or margin calls. This involves putting cash in escrow in addition to the collateralised securities so as to maintain the same collateral-to-loan ratio ("collateral top-up clause"). In the event of default, banks may demand repayment of all or part of the loan. These collateral calls are provided by the shareholders of the SPACs, including Altamir, in proportion to their share in the capital. Although they have no impact on Altamir's revenue and NAV (listed companies are valued on the last trading day of the period), they can tie up part of its cash. Conversely, when the share price of these companies rises, all or part of the balance in escrow is released, and the calls are repaid.
In terms of sensitivity analysis, a 10% or 20% drop in the average market prices of these listed securities compared to the calculation performed on 30 June 2019 would not trigger a collateral call for Altamir.
A commitment was made to certain managers of THOM Europe, Europe Snacks, Ciprés, Melita, InfoVista and AEB to repurchase their shares and bonds in the event of their departure. These commitments were not material as of 30 June 2019.
The Apax France IX-B fund gave a security deposit to Transatlantic Bank as part of its investment in Sandaya for the funding of future acquisitions.
An earn-out could be payable to the seller of Marlink on the basis of the multiple achieved by the Apax France VIII-B and Apax France IX-B funds when the company is sold.
None
• Securities pledged to ABN AMRO:
As part of the acquisition of Amplitude, the Apax France VIII-B fund has pledged all of the financial instruments that it holds to ABN AMRO.
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