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Pantheon International PLC

Interim / Quarterly Report Dec 31, 2014

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Pantheon International Participations PLC Half-Yearly Financial Report 31st December 2014

Pantheon International Participations ("PIP") invests in a diversified portfolio of private equity assets managed by third party managers across the world.

Private equity funds purchase large equity stakes in private companies. This gives investors access to a broader universe of opportunities than that offered by public markets. Private equity managers are long-term, disciplined investors who can bring about beneficial changes to businesses and align shareholder interests with those of company management through majority ownership.

The Manager, Pantheon, is one of the world's foremost private equity specialists. With more than 30 years' experience, and a team of over 70 investment professionals globally, Pantheon is well positioned to guide PIP towards its objective of maximising capital growth.

Contents

Half-Year at a Glance 1
Performance Summary 2
Historical Data 4
Chairman's Statement 5
Objective and Investment Policy 7
Manager's Review 8
Interim Management Report and Responsibility Statement of the Directors 38
Income Statement (unaudited) 39
Reconciliation of Movements in Equity Shareholders' Funds (unaudited) 40
Balance Sheet (unaudited) 41
Cash Flow Statement (unaudited) 42
Notes to the Half-Yearly Financial Statements (unaudited) 43
Independent Review Report 46
Glossary of Terms 47
Directors and Contacts 48

Half-Year at a Glance

Key Performance Indicators Other Indicators
+11% +10% +10%
NAV per share increase Ordinary share
price increase
Redeemable share
price increase
FTSE All-Share TR: 0%
MSCI World TR: +9%
FTSE All-Share TR: 0%
MSCI World TR: +9%
FTSE All-Share TR: 0%
MSCI World TR: +9%
16% £995m 1,513.3p
Ordinary share price
discount to NAV
NAV NAV per share
JUN 2014: 16% JUN 2014: £902m
DEC 2013: £872m
JUN 2014: 1,364.2p
DEC 2013: 1,303.9p
22% £113m £132m
Redeemable share price
discount to NAV
JUN 2014: 22%
Net cash flow
generated from
PIP's portfolio
Total new investment
commitments made
in the half-year
1.36% £4m 4.5x
Total ongoing charges
excluding tax (annualised)
Investments in share buybacks
in the half-year, generating a
0.1% uplift to NAV per share
Ratio of assets and available
financing to undrawn
commitments
JUN 2014: 1.321
%

This report contains terminology which may be unfamiliar to some readers. The Glossary on page 47 gives definitions for frequently used terms.

Performance Summary

NAV and Share Price Performance

Net Investment Cash Flow

  • • NAV per share increased by 10.9%, from 1,364.2p to 1,513.3p.
  • • The ordinary share price increased from 1,150.0p to 1,266.5p, an increase of 10.1%. The discount increased slightly from 15.7% to 16.3%.
  • • The redeemable share price increased from 1,070.0p to 1,180.0p, an increase of 10.3%. The discount increased slightly from 21.6% to 22.0%.
  • • Distributions received in the six months to 31st December 2014 were £128.5m, equivalent to an annualised rate of 32% of opening private equity assets.
  • • PIP invested £85.5m in the six months to 31st December 2014 across calls (£15.7m), new investments (£66.2m), and share buybacks (£3.6m).
  • • Net investment cash flow in the half-year was £43.0m (£27.5m in the six months to 30th June 2014).

NAV per Share Reconciliation

The above chart reconciles the opening and closing NAV per share for the six months to 31st December 2014.

* Taxes relate to withholding taxes on investment distributions.

SINCE
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS INCEPTION
Performance at 31st December 2014 % % P.A. % P.A. % P.A. % P.A.
NAV per share* 16.1 10.1 12.4 10.1 11.4
Ordinary share price* 23.2 26.5 24.4 9.2 11.2
FTSE All-Share Total Return 1.2 11.1 8.7 7.6 7.9
MSCI World Total Return (sterling) 12.1 15.9 11.6 8.8 7.3

* PIP was launched on 18th September 1987. The figures since inception assume reinvestment of dividends, capital repayments and cash flows from the exercise of warrants.

Historical Record

* Includes the effects of dividends, capital repayments and warrants. NAV figure based upon adjusted NAV per share where applicable.

Value of £1,000 Invested on 31st December 2004*

MSCI World £2,330
FTSE All-Share £2,076
PIP £2,408

* As at 31st December 2014.

Capital Structure at 31st December 2014

33,397,013
32,372,534
65,769,547

Historical Data

NAV ORDINARY PRIVATE EQUITY OUTSTANDING
NAV1,2 PER SHARE2 SHARE PRICE PORTFOLIO COMMITMENTS
Historical Data (£M) (PENCE) (PENCE) (£M) (£M)
Half-year ended 31st December 2014 995.3 1,513.3 1,266.5 863 240
Financial year end (30th June):
2014 901.7 1,364.2 1,150.0 815 176
2013 903.3 1,331.9 1,042.0 826 195
2012 845.4 1,193.5 725.5 800 191
2011 733.1 1,104.1 714.0 810 243
2010 636.5 958.7 486.0 763 331
2009 513.6 773.6 295.3 648 428
2008 736.1 1,108.7 750.0 806 641
2007 610.3 919.2 917.5 527 528
2006 441.0 796.8 726.5 372 365
2005 381.5 657.9 650.5 315 245
2004 245.2 572.5 463.0 233 137
2003 220.9 546.8 447.0 237 158
2002 196.4 541.6 486.5 175 138
2001 206.1 669.1 574.0 201 138
2000 161.3 599.9 457.5 140 77
1999 145.8 405.6 302.5 78 45
1998 131.3 368.6 294.5 79 50
1997 116.8 328.4 270.0 73 47
1996 106.2 302.5 225.0 48 25
1995 86.9 255.1 207.5 33 8
1994 47.4 239.6 176.5 42 7
1993 30.8 195.5 172.5 28 1
1992 21.3 139.7 93.5 28 0
1991 21.0 129.1 86.5 31 1
1990 20.2 126.7 80.5 32 2
1989 16.7 120.9 95.0 25 2
1988 12.4 102.5 75.0 2 0

1 Includes participating loan notes in issue between 2000 and 2004.

2 Historical NAV and NAV per share figures disclosed in the table above relate to adjusted NAV and adjusted NAV per share where applicable.

Chairman's Statement

We are pleased to report NAV per share rose 10.9% to 1,513.3 pence during the halfyear. This good result reflects positive progress in the value of the underlying portfolio of 5.1% (including income), boosted by positive foreign exchange movements stemming from the US dollar's gains against sterling. The share prices of the ordinary and redeemable shares mirrored these gains, each rising by 10% in the period.

The portfolio continued to generate significant realisations as market conditions remained supportive of exit activity, resulting in increased distributions to the Company.

Performance

During the half-year to 31st December 2014, the Company's NAV per share grew by 10.9%. This growth was driven by portfolio gains of 4.2%, investment income of 0.9% and share buybacks which added 0.1% to NAV per share. The reversal of sterling's gains versus the US dollar in the second half of 2014 led to positive foreign exchange effects in the period of 6.5% per share, reflecting the effect of a strengthening US dollar on PIP's portfolio, of which 56% is invested in funds operating mainly in the USA. Expenses and taxes in the period reduced NAV per share by 0.8%.

Sample EBITDA and revenue growth amongst underlying portfolio companies, representing approximately 48% by value of the buyout portfolio, was 9.8% and 8.5% respectively in the 12 months to 30th June 2014. Our portfolio weighting emphasises the consumer, IT, healthcare and industrial sectors. These sectors provide ample opportunity for private equity managers, investing often in the mid-market, to acquire companies with higher growth characteristics relative to the broader equity markets due to their market positioning and scale. Our relentless focus on investing with high quality managers globally, often with specialist knowledge of the sectors in which they are investing, helps to ensure that our portfolio is exposed to these growth opportunities through disciplined ownership practices that drive operational and capital efficiencies.

Share Buybacks

In the half-year to 31st December 2014, the Company invested £3.6m to buy back and cancel 125,000 ordinary shares and 200,000 redeemable shares, resulting in an uplift to NAV per share of 1.5p, or 0.1% of PIP's NAV per share. PIP began buying back shares in August 2011 and so far has invested £80m in buying back 13% of the Company's shares. The discounts at which the Company's shares trade from time to time may make buybacks an attractive investment opportunity relative to other potential new investment commitments.

Investment Activity

The portfolio benefited in the period from significant distributions, including from a number of IPOs that had listed during the first half of 2014. The Company received distributions of £129m during the half-year, equivalent to an annualised rate of 32% of opening portfolio assets. Calls from underlying private equity funds were £16m, or approximately 18% of opening undrawn commitments on an annualised basis. This resulted in a net portfolio cash flow prior to new investment commitments of £113m during the period. PIP's portfolio is mature, with a weighted average fund age of 7.9 years. If conditions remain supportive, this maturity should lead to continued positive net cash flows.

A sample of PIP's largest 50 distributions during the half-year had an average uplift of 27% to their previous holding value. This tendency for exits to occur at an uplift can add to performance.

The portfolio continued to generate significant realisations as market conditions remained supportive of exit activity "

New Investments

Demand for assets remains high, with markets consequently appearing to be fully priced. The Company's flexible investment strategy has enabled it to seek out assets which demonstrate relative value. During the half-year, PIP made 19 new commitments amounting to £132m, comprising £72m in seven secondaries, £16m in six co-investments and £44m in six primaries.

Our secondary purchases were mainly in US and European buyout funds, typically in more concentrated portfolios involving single fund interests where portfolio prospects could be more fully evaluated. Our Manager's investment emphasis continues to target high quality funds with identifiable near term liquidity prospects, exploiting information often gained from prior investments. Moreover, in line with current strategy, the Company has made six carefully selected primary commitments, mostly in mid-market funds that are oversubscribed and where such fund interests are thought less likely to be readily available in the secondary market.

Since 31st December 2014, the Company has committed a further £30m: £14m to two secondaries, £7m to two co-investments and £9m to two primary funds.

Balance Sheet

In November, the Company renewed its credit facility with improved terms and a revised maturity date of November 2018. The size of the new loan facility remains unchanged at \$100m and €46m, which was equivalent to £100m as at 31st December 2014. The facility was undrawn as at this date. Given the average maturity of PIP's funds, we expect the private equity portfolio to generate net cash for investments. Our positive net cash flows and ungeared balance sheet allow us to renew the portfolio on an ongoing basis with a view to achieving some consistency in deployment, ideally over a 4-5 year period.

At 31st December 2014, the Company held cash of £123m, which together with the credit facility gave it total liquid resources of £223m.

The Company's flexible investment strategy has enabled the Company to seek out assets which demonstrate relative value "

Outlook

The Company's strategy continues to emphasise opportunities in the secondary market. While pricing of assets in the secondary market has moved in sympathy with rising prices in all asset markets, our relationships with more than 100 selected private equity managers globally positions us to be able to buy assets on the secondary market when portfolios look to be at a favourable point in their value development. This approach provides the Company with access to assets selected for their high quality that are nearer to being realised. Should these market conditions continue, purchasing assets in the secondary market with an emphasis on their ripeness for sale enables the Company to continue to benefit from these unusually buoyant equity markets. Selective co-investment in opportunities where the price can be clearly justified by the opportunity for value growth, together with targeted primary commitments to funds managed in all regions by some of the world's best private equity managers, allows the Company to continue to renew its portfolio while maintaining a conservative approach to balance sheet management.

Board Changes

Following Peter Readman's retirement from the Board at the Annual General Meeting, I am pleased to announce the appointment of David Melvin as a Director with effect from 23rd February 2015. David's private equity experience has been acquired over many years as a capital markets practitioner, providing a set of perspectives that will complement those of the other Board members. David was a Partner and Head of Investor Relations for TDR Capital LLP and was formerly Global Co-Head of Financial Sponsors at Merrill Lynch.

TOM BARTLAM Chairman 25th February 2015

Objective and Investment Policy

Investment Objective

The Company's primary investment objective is to maximise capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity funds and directly in private companies.

Investment Policy

The Company's policy is to make unquoted investments, in general by subscribing for investments in new private equity funds ("Primary Investment") and by buying secondary interests in existing private equity funds ("Secondary Investment"), and from time to time to capitalise further on its fund investment activities by acquiring direct holdings in unquoted companies ("Co-investments"), usually either where a vendor is seeking to sell a combined portfolio of fund interests and direct holdings or where there is a private equity manager, well known to the Company's Manager, investing on substantially the same terms.

The Company may invest in private equity funds which are quoted. In addition, the Company may from time to time hold quoted investments in consequence of such investments being distributed to the Company from its fund investments or in consequence of an investment in an unquoted company becoming quoted. The Company will not otherwise normally invest in quoted securities, although it reserves the right to do so should this be deemed to be in its interests.

The Company may invest in any type of financial instrument, including equity and non-equity shares, debt securities, subscription and conversion rights and options in relation to such shares and securities and interests in partnerships and limited partnerships and other forms of collective investment scheme. Investments in funds and companies may be made either directly or indirectly, through one or more holding, special purpose or investment vehicles in which one or more co-investors may also have an interest.

The Company employs a policy of over-commitment. This means that the Company may commit more than its available uninvested assets to investments in private equity funds on the basis that such commitments can be met from anticipated future cash flows to the Company and through the use of borrowings and capital raisings where necessary.

The Company's policy is to adopt a global investment approach. The Company's strategy is to mitigate investment risk through diversification of its underlying portfolio by geography, sector and investment stage. Since the Company's assets are invested globally on the basis, primarily, of the merits of individual investment opportunities, the Company does not adopt maximum or minimum exposures to specific geographic regions, industry sectors or the investment stage of underlying investments.

In addition, the Company adopts the following limitations for the purpose of diversifying investment risk:

  • • that no holding in a company will represent more than 15% by value of the Company's investments at the time of investment (in accordance with the requirement for approval as an investment trust which applied to the Company in relation to its accounting periods ended on and before 30th June 2012);
  • • the aggregate of all the amounts invested by the Company in (including commitments to or in respect of) funds managed by a single management group may not, in consequence of any such investment being made, form more than 20% of the aggregate of the most recently determined gross asset value of the Company and the Company's aggregate outstanding commitments in respect of investments at the time such investment is made;
  • • the Company will invest no more than 15% of its total assets in other UK-listed closed-ended investment funds (including UK-listed investment trusts).

The Company may invest in funds and other vehicles established and managed or advised by Pantheon or any Pantheon affiliate. In determining the diversification of its portfolio and applying the manager diversification requirement referred to above, the Company looks through vehicles established and managed or advised by Pantheon or any Pantheon affiliate.

The Company may enter into derivatives transactions for the purposes of efficient portfolio management and hedging (for example, hedging interest rate, currency or market exposures).

Surplus cash of the Company may be invested in fixed interest securities, bank deposits or other similar securities.

The Company may borrow to make investments and typically uses its borrowing facilities to manage its cash flows flexibly, enabling the Company to make investments as and when suitable opportunities arise and to meet calls in relation to existing investments without having to retain significant cash balances for such purposes. Under the Company's articles of association, the Company's borrowings may not at any time exceed 100% of the Company's net asset value. Typically, the Company does not expect its gearing to exceed 30% of gross assets. However, gearing may exceed this in the event that, for example, the Company's pipeline of future cash flows alters.

The Company may invest in private equity funds, unquoted companies or special purpose or investment holding vehicles which are geared by loan facilities that rank ahead of the Company's investment. The Company does not adopt restrictions on the extent to which it is exposed to gearing in funds or companies in which it invests.

Manager's Review

Market Review

Economic stimulus is nothing without structural reform. Nor, for that matter, is swingeing austerity. Just when most of the world appeared to be recovering from the economic ills of the past six years, symptoms have returned to many markets that indicate that the medicine administered has proven unsuccessful as the widespread cure.

Europe, having turned a corner, is slipping into recession once more. Deflation across the Eurozone is a threat, and indeed already a reality in some markets1 . The UK, which emerged strongly from the downturn, may not be able to escape the pull backwards. Meanwhile, Japan has slipped into recession once more, with its fifth technical recession since 2002 deeper than at first thought2 . At the end of 2014, the Bank of Japan signalled its intention to lift its bond buying program to unprecedented levels, while the European Central Bank in January announced plans to buy €60bn a month of sovereign debt and other assets until September 2016 in the hope of rekindling growth. So, just as one large central bank – the US Federal Reserve – seems to be turning off the printing presses, two other central banks appear ready to flood markets with masses of liquidity.

The problem of slow growth is most acute in those two markets, but not confined to them. A large part of the world is now faced with the symptoms of what economists call "secular stagnation" – a long-term reduction in the potential growth rates of developed economies. Meanwhile, large emerging markets, including China and India, have stronger growth but seem unlikely to recapture the heady double-digit or high single-digit rates registered just a couple of years ago. The prospect of anaemic growth leaves policymakers around the world grappling with ways to stimulate their economies, create jobs and increase prosperity for their citizens.

As investors, we have to find ways to generate returns against a backdrop of persistent uncertainty and volatility. In the face of slower growth and stagnation, investors' fundamental quest for yield has fuelled the credit markets. Treasury yields flirt with record lows and high-yield credit can prove to be anything but. While, of course, a lower cost of credit is helpful to private equity managers in reducing the cost of capital for portfolio companies, it also has the effect of pushing up asset prices. As such, private equity is not immune to downward pressure on returns, but private equity managers can be more active in order to create value, including making judicious use of the credit markets as well as financing growth in businesses with clear opportunities to increase operating efficiency and/or market penetration.

Amidst the uncertainty, bright spots remain on the horizon. In the US, growth is on an upward trajectory, joblessness has fallen, consumer spending and business investment are growing, and inflation – pushed down in part by low oil prices – is picking up and wages are responding3 . Normal economic progress, though not boundless growth, is returning. The US experience of quantitative easing shows that such measures can work, but only when allied with financial and structural reform. Certain emerging markets are also showing strong signs of continued growth and undervaluation from a private equity perspective. And globally, oil prices – which at the time of writing have slipped to below \$60 a barrel4 – can provide a fillip for growth, particularly in those countries reliant on oil imports for their manufacturing output.

Contrast the situation in the US with that in Western Europe and Japan – economies where last year we observed encouraging signs of growth5 . As we enter 2015, both are tipping backwards as deflation and recession take hold once more. The result is that as one massive monetary program comes to a close, two new packages are ready to take its place.

Europe and Japan Quantitative Easing Looms

In Europe, a brief honeymoon of improving economic growth has been replaced with a deteriorating outlook. The European Union registered GDP growth of just 0.3% in the third quarter, with its largest actor Germany having effectively ground to a halt since the end of March6. ECB President Mario Draghi's planned €1 trillion quantitative easing stands ready to administer emergency liquidity 7 . Yet, without long-term reform, the benefit is likely to be short-lived. The politics of inequality is trumping much of Europe's political commitment for reforming labour markets, cleaning out its banking problems, and dealing with an inconsistent Stability and Growth Pact, which is driving the continent into deflation.

1 Source: Eurostat Newsrelease, October 2014. Six EU countries including Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary and Spain were registering negative annual inflation. 2 Source: Japan Recession 2014: Why Abenomics Isn't Working, Jessica Menton, International Business Times, December 8, 2014. 3 Source: Big Job Gains and Rising Pay in Labor Data, Nelson D Schwartz, New York Times, December 5, 2014. 4 Source: Bloomberg Energy & Oil Prices, February 23, 2015. Brent Crude priced at \$58.42 a barrel. 5 Source: Japan Recession and EU Slump Hold Lessons for U.S., Investor's Business Daily, November 17, 2014. 6 Source: Eurostat, December 5, 2014. Germany contracted by 0.1% in Q2 followed by 0.1% growth in Q3. 7 Source: European Central Bank United on1 trillion Liquidity Injection, Claire Jones, Financial Times, November 6, 2014.

Market Review

(CONTINUED)

In Japan, structural market reforms, one of Shinzo Abe's "three arrows" of expansionist policies, have been disappointingly slow in coming. It remains to be seen whether the renewed mandate of his government can deliver on this elusive goal.

While the quantitative easing that is expected in both these markets is likely to be helpful for equity markets in the short term, private equity investors, as long term investors, will need to be particularly careful to invest in areas of the market that are better defended against these largely deflationary effects.

best run since 20089 with record levels of dry powder increasing competition for assets. We expect that run to continue in 2015 as the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan take on the mantle of providers of liquidity of last resort to the global economy. High valuations and high levels of market liquidity, which increases the risk of overpaying when deploying capital in new investments, provides a welcome boost to sellers of assets and consequently the market as a whole, as well as PIP's own portfolio, has seen increasing levels of distributions from funds as assets are realised in this favourable environment.

Emerging Markets Attractive Despite Headwinds

Long-term slowing growth extends to large emerging markets, presenting challenges for their respective administrations. Additional political volatility creates a backdrop of uncertainty for investors, despite the potential long-term attractive characteristics as these economies grow.

China's growth has come off its peak, and while much has been made of attempts to increase the pace of growth, the OECD is predicting that GDP expansion will dip below 7% in 2016, while OECD member growth increases to 3%8. Addressing wasteful investment will help, but China's transition to a domestically-driven consumption economy will inevitably mean slower-paced growth in the long run.

Despite the prevailing macroeconomic and political headwinds, there will be opportunities to invest in companies whose prospects for growth can be transformed by the economic development within many emerging markets. Experienced private equity managers, used to the greater volatility of equity prices typical in these markets, use their understanding of the longer term prospects for certain businesses to create buying opportunities.

Widespread Asset Price Inflation

One of the hazardous consequences of quantitative easing is the widespread asset price inflation witnessed globally. Stock markets are above where they stood before the crisis, while bond yields are at some of their lowest levels. Private equity has not been immune. Public market comparables set a high benchmark for valuations, while cheap loans and high-yield bonds enable sponsors to stretch prices further. Furthermore, fundraising has been enjoying its

Active Investment Provides Opportunity for Success

The macroeconomic environment and socio-political backdrop are important factors which influence Pantheon's strategic view on certain investment markets. For instance, we remain positively inclined to the US given improving fundamentals. Meanwhile, our view on Europe is marginally more bearish because of the strengthening economic headwinds. However, slavish adherence to such broad views would overlook beneficial undercurrents and opportunities in any individual market. In the face of low growth and high asset prices globally, a more fundamental view on investment and value creation is needed. The discipline of investors and the value-adding operational skill of private equity managers have always been important, but now they are critical. Expanding valuation multiples and cheap leverage cannot be relied upon to lift returns in these markets.

Secondary Market Review

Secondary transaction volume reached another record level in 2014 with \$38.5bn10 transacted, significantly surpassing the 2013 level of \$24.5bn10. The growth reflected a favourable pricing environment for sellers of secondary interests in funds enjoying helpful exit market conditions. Consequently, in addition to the expected sellers, we saw many institutions making opportunistic use of the secondary market to reduce exposure to non-core managers.

Pricing in the market has been robust, with an average high bid of 95%11 of NAV throughout the year. Discounts to NAV stabilised in the second half of 2014 following contraction in the first half, as buyers' expectations of further valuation write-ups have reduced11.

  • 8 Source: OECD, China Economic Forecast Summary, November 2014.
  • 9 Source: Preqin, October 2014. Funds raised totalled \$320 billion in the first three quarters of 2014, and dry powder stood at \$1.2 trillion.
  • 10 Secondary deal volume excludes real estate transactions. Source: Cogent Partners Secondary Market Update, January 2015.
  • 11 Cogent Partners Secondary Market Update, January 2015.

Underpinning the high transaction volume levels were a record number of deals above \$1bn11, as sellers increased concentration in their portfolios, and continued to shift their strategy focus (e.g. from large buyout to mid-market).

As a reflection of this, pension funds were the most active sellers during the year, accounting for 28%12 of all sellers. Despite having been active sellers for some time now, banks continue to remain one of the most active at 25%12.

Pantheon has screened over \$50bn of deals, committing to nine transactions during the year, targeting more concentrated transactions involving fund interests with identifiable value drivers; these typically comprise a number of investments with strong growth prospects or where potential liquidity events give rise to significant upside relative to current holding valuations.

The most active sellers in the market are expected to provide significant secondary deal flow in 2015. Despite the Federal Reserve Board's announcement in December 2014 of a deadline extension for banks' compliance with the Volcker Rule to at least July 2016, banks are expected to engage in further selling activity this year. Moreover, pension funds are expected to look to take advantage of a more active secondary market to concentrate their resources on fewer fund relationships. These trends, along with a recovering US economy and further volatility in Europe is likely to mean another active year for secondary deal flow in 2015.

Private Equity Outlook

While we see high prices and fierce competition for assets in many markets, we do believe there are broad themes shaping consumption trends globally, including developments in technology and in large emerging markets. These are enduring investment themes which private equity can tap into and ultimately profit from. Among these we see demand for new energy sources, resurgent US manufacturing and the ageing global populations as driving forces for our investment markets.

Secondary Market Volume13,14,15

12 Setter Capital Volume Report, Secondary Market 2014.

13 Source: Cogent Partners.

14 Transaction volume defined as purchase price plus unfunded commitments.

15 Secondary deal volume excludes real estate transactions. Source: Cogent Partners Secondary Market Update, January 2015.

PIP's Portfolio

Portfolio Overview

5.1%
Underlying (pre FX)
half-year return relative to
opening assets
£129m
Distributions
£132m
Total new investment
commitments made in
the half-year
£113m 32% £16m
Net cash flow generated Distributions as a percentage of New commitments made
from PIP's portfolio opening portfolio (annualised) to six co-investments
27% £16m 7.9 years
Average realisation uplift Calls made from existing Weighted average
on largest distributions undrawn commitments fund age of portfolio

Private Equity Portfolio Movements

Portfolio Overview

(CONTINUED)

The Company offers a global, diversified selection of private equity assets, carefully selected by Pantheon for their quality. The diversification of PIP's portfolio, with assets spread across different investment styles and stages, including buyout, venture and growth, and special situations, helps to reduce volatility both of returns and cash flows. The maturity profile of the portfolio ensures that PIP is not overly exposed to any one vintage. PIP's geographical diversification extends its exposure beyond the US and Europe, to regions with higher rates of economic growth such as Asia.

Portfolio Analysis by Value as at 31st December 20141

Fund Geography

The majority of PIP's geographical exposure is focused on the US and Europe, reflecting the fact that these regions have the most developed private equity markets.

Portfolio assets based in Asia and other regions provide access to faster-growing economies.

Fund Stage

PIP's portfolio is well diversified across different private equity investment styles and stages.

The majority of the portfolio is made up of buyout funds.

Exposure to co-investments increased to 8% (from 7%) during the half-year, due to new investments.

Pantheon Vehicles

At 31st December 2014, 6% of PIP's portfolio value and 5% of PIP's outstanding commitments were comprised of funds-offunds directly managed by Pantheon. Pantheon is not entitled to management and commitment fees in respect of PIP's holdings in, and outstanding commitments to, the firm's managed fund-

of-funds vehicles. In addition, Pantheon has agreed that PIP will never be disadvantaged in terms of fees compared with the position it would have been in had it made investments directly into the underlying funds rather than indirectly through such fund-of-funds vehicles.

1 Fund geography, stage, maturity and primary/secondary charts are based upon underlying fund valuations and account for 100% of PIP's overall portfolio value. Company sector and company geography charts are based upon underlying company valuations at 30th June 2014 and account for approximately 90% of PIP's overall portfolio value.

Fund Maturity

The portfolio is well diversified by fund vintage. PIP's secondary activity is expected to lead to continued exposure to the high fundraising years of 2006-2008.

In addition, new primary commitments and co-investments are increasing PIP's exposure to more recent vintages, with the 2009 and later segment of the portfolio increasing to 15% (from 11%) during the half-year.

2009-2014 15%
2008 14%
2007 25%
2006 18%
2005 11%
2004 4%
2003 1%
2002 1%
2001 and earlier 11%

Primary/Secondary

53% of the portfolio is derived from primary commitments.

However, PIP's secondary emphasis has increased the secondary exposure of the portfolio to 47%, up from 44% as at 30th June 2014.

Primary 53%
Secondary 47%

Company Sectors

PIP's sectoral exposure diversifies the effects of cyclical trends within particular industry segments.

Relative to the FTSE All-Share and MSCI World indices, PIP has greater exposure to information technology, and lower exposure to the banking, mining and utilities sectors.

Company Geography

Over half of the portfolio is with companies based in North America, which benefit from greater capital market scope and depth.

PIP's European exposure, which represents a third of the portfolio, is predominantly in companies based in the stronger Northern European economies, including the UK, Scandinavia and Germany.

15% of PIP's portfolio is based in Asia and other regions, providing access to faster growing economies such as China and India.

North America 52%
Asia and other 15%
UK 11%
Scandinavia 5%
Germany 4%
Benelux 3%
Other Europe 3%
Iberia 2%
France 2%
Italy 2%
Central and Eastern Europe 1%

Portfolio Analysis

Portfolio Performance by Stage for the Half-Year to 31st December 20141

  • • The portfolio generated investment returns of 5.1% during the half-year prior to foreign exchange effects.
  • • Large buyouts dominated performance during the period.

Portfolio Return: Half-Year to 31st December 2014 10 8 6 4 2 0 RETURN (%) Venture & growth Special situations Small/Mid Buyout GEneralist LARGE/ MEGA BUYOUT CO-INVEST MENTS NAV (%) 8% 30% 2% 27% 6% 27% 7.0% 5.7% 4.7% 3.1% 3.0% 6.1%

Debt Multiples2

Venture and growth and buyout investments have differing leverage characteristics.

  • • The venture and growth portfolio accounts for 27% of portfolio value and has little or no reliance on leverage.
  • • In a market associated with high leverage transactions, debt multiples on PIP's underlying companies have remained within reasonable levels at less than five times EBITDA.

PIP Portfolio at 30th June 2014

Portfolio Analysis – Buyout

Valuation Multiple2

  • • Accounting standards require private equity managers to value their portfolio at fair value. Public market movements can be reflected in valuations.
  • • Sample-weighted average enterprise value/EBITDA for the year to 30th June 2014 was 9.7 times, compared to 8.4 times and 10.4 times for the FTSE All-Share and MSCI World indices.

Valuation Multiple at 30th June 2014

Revenue and EBITDA Growth2

  • • Weighted average revenue growth for the sample buyout companies was +8.5% in the 12 months to 30th June 2014, compared to -5.3% and +1.6% for the FTSE All-Share and MSCI World indices.
  • • Weighted average EBITDA growth for the sample buyout companies was +9.8% in the 12 months to 30th June 2014, compared to +2.8% and -0.1% for the FTSE All-Share and MSCI World indices.
  • • Strong top-line performance and cost control is a principal objective of private equity managers.

Annual Revenue Growth: PIP Sample vs Indices

Annual EBITDA Growth: PIP Sample vs Indices

1 Portfolio stage returns include income, exclude gains and losses from foreign exchange movements, and look through feeders and funds-of-funds to the underlying funds.

2 The data is based on a sample of PIP's buyout funds. Buyout Sample Methodology: The sample buyout figures for the 12 months to 30th June 2014 were calculated from the companies, where information was available. The figures are based on unaudited data. The revenue and EBITDA figures were based upon the last 12 months to 30th June 2014 or, where not available, the closest annual period disclosed, and provide coverage of 48% (for both revenue and EBITDA growth) of PIP's buyout portfolio. Individual company revenue and EBITDA growth figures were capped between +100% and –100% to avoid large distortions from excessive outliers. Sample data for 2009–2013 is based on the same methodology and provides coverage of 50-75% of the portfolio in each year. Enterprise value is defined as carrying value + net debt. The net debt and enterprise value figures were based upon 30th June 2014 underlying valuations, or the closest period end disclosed. The valuation multiple sample covers approximately 56% of PIP's buyout portfolio. The debt multiple sample covers 61% of PIP's buyout portfolio and 51% of PIP's co-investment portfolio. Data sourced from Bloomberg.

Portfolio Analysis – Venture and Growth

Venture and Growth Portfolio Analysis

  • • Prior to foreign exchange effects, PIP's venture and growth funds generated a return of 3.0% in the six months to 31stDecember 2014.
  • • Although vintage 2002 and earlier generated negative returns during the six month period, we continue to see significant distributions from these vintages.
  • • 2007 and later funds performed strongly, with half-year returns of 8.1%. These funds constitute 35% of the venture and growth portfolio.
  • • 2003 to 2006 funds constitute 41% of the venture and growth portfolio and in our view, can continue to produce a substantial level of distributions.

Venture and Growth Returns1 : Half-Year to 31st December 2014

Venture and Growth Distributions2 : Half-Year to 31st December 2014

1 Returns exclude gains from foreign exchange movements.

2 Distribution rate equals distributions in period divided by opening portfolio value.

Portfolio Analysis – Sector Themes

Consumer

Trends Key Data1

New markets

% of PIP NAV: 27%

Evolving consumer patterns

Average EV/EBITDA: 10.0x

Ageing demographics

Average Revenue Growth: 8%
Examples of Private Equity Focus
Average EBITDA Growth: 7%

Niche brands in growth sectors

Average Net Debt to EBITDA: 4.3x

Lifestyle trends

Consumption patterns among ageing population

E-commerce platforms
Distribution Examples
Investment Examples
Information Technology
Trends Key Data1

Increasing internet usage

% of PIP NAV: 24%

Software and hardware development

Average EV/EBITDA: 10.4x

Outsourcing of IT infrastructure and services

Average Revenue Growth: 11%
Examples of Private Equity Focus
Average EBITDA Growth: 17%

Mobile internet

Average Net Debt to EBITDA: 4.2x

Internet infrastructure and data centres

Internet security

Cloud computing and software-as-a-service
Distribution Examples
Investment Examples

1 Apart from sector value as a proportion of PIP's NAV, key data is based on information provided by GPs and derived from a sample of PIP's buyout funds. Buyout Sample Methodology: Figures above are based on data as at 30th June 2014 in GBP, accounting for approximately 90% of the value of PIP's portfolio. Data includes financials made available by GPs for PIP's active buyout investments. Enterprise value is defined as equity value + net debt. The valuation multiple samples cover the approximate percentage of NAV within each respective sector of PIP's portfolio, as shown in brackets: Consumer (49%), Information Technology (63%), Industrials (62%) and Healthcare (60%). The net debt multiple coverage for each of the sectors are: Consumer (65%), Information Technology (72%), Industrials (70%) and Healthcare (66%).

Portfolio Analysis – Sector Themes

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Key Data1

% of PIP NAV: 15%

Average EV/EBITDA: 10.8x

Average Revenue Growth: 11%

Average EBITDA Growth: 9%

Average Net Debt to EBITDA: 4.7x
Key Data1

% of PIP NAV: 14%

Average EV/EBITDA: 9.5x

Average Revenue Growth: 7%

Average EBITDA Growth: 8%

Average Net Debt to EBITDA: 4.0x

1 Apart from sector value as a proportion of PIP's NAV, key data is based on information provided by GPs and derived from a sample of PIP's buyout funds. Buyout Sample Methodology: Figures above are based on data as at 30th June 2014 in GBP, accounting for approximately 90% of the value of PIP's portfolio. Data includes financials made available by GPs for PIP's active buyout investments. Enterprise value is defined as equity value + net debt. The valuation multiple samples cover the approximate percentage of NAV within each respective sector of PIP's portfolio, as shown in brackets: Consumer (49%), Information Technology (63%), Industrials (62%) and Healthcare (60%). The net debt multiple coverage for each of the sectors are: Consumer (65%), Information Technology (72%), Industrials (70%) and Healthcare (66%).

Distributions in the Half-Year to 31st December 2014

PIP received more than 9001 distributions in the half-year, with many at significant uplifts to carrying value. Given the current robust exit environment, the Company's mature portfolio should continue to generate significant distributions in the coming quarters.

Distribution Rates

Quarterly Distribution Rate2

Quarterly distribution rates continue to remain strong, increasing to 30% over the last two quarters on an annualised basis. This reflects a continued improvement in market conditions, the maturity of PIP's portfolio and seasonal increases in deal activity.

Distribution Rates2 in the Half-Year to 31st December 2014 by Vintage

Mature vintages continue to distribute at higher rates, with 2009 and earlier funds distributing at a rate in excess of 30%. With a weighted fund maturity of 7.9 years, PIP's mature portfolio should continue to generate significant levels of cash, particularly if we see sustained improvements in the financial markets.

1 This figure looks through feeders and funds-of-funds. 2 Distribution rate equals distributions in period divided by opening portfolio value.

Acosta Case Study

Location Florida, USA
Sector Consumer
Sub-Sector Advertising
Stage Large buyout
PIP Distribution / GP Return £1.8m / 3.4x

Company Summary

Acosta is a US-based sales and marketing agency, providing outsourced sales, marketing and merchandising services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of consumer packaged goods ("CPG"). The company represents the majority of #1 and #2 brands in the CPG industry. Clients include Pepsi, Nestle, Kraft and Procter & Gamble.

GP Investment & Thesis

Thomas H. Lee Partners ("THL") acquired Acosta in March 2011.

  • Sourcing advantage through deep sector knowledge and having previously targeted the company
  • Organic growth opportunity driven by outsourcing of sales and marketing activities
  • Management led by a highly experienced CEO who was well known to THL

PIP Investment & Thesis

PIP invested as part of a secondary transaction in Thomas H. Lee Fund VI in January 2014.

  • Attractive sector with favourable tailwinds and opportunities for outsourcing
  • Diversification of the strategy during THL's ownership was promising and expected to drive growth
  • Moderated risk due to strong historical performance and relatively conservative GP exit assumptions

Value Creation

  • Operational transformation driven by THL's Strategic Resources Group who worked with management to generate cost savings by outsourcing back-office functions, optimising the deployment of resources and streamlining the management supervisory structure
  • Acquisitions of 33 businesses led to double-digit revenue growth and pivoted the business mix to faster growing services and channels
  • Team build-out as the company grew, adding outside executives and simplifying decision-making

Exit

  • • THL sold Acosta to Carlyle in July 2014, generating a return of 3.4x invested capital
  • • PIP received distributions of £1.8m in September 2014

WILD Flavors Case Study

Location Germany
Sector Consumer
Sub-Sector Packaged Foods and Meats
Stage Large buyout
PIP Distribution / GP Return £2.0m / 3.4x

Company Summary

WILD Flavors develops and produces natural ingredients, flavours, and colours for the food and beverage industry worldwide. It serves consumer packaged goods companies, foodservice manufacturers and distributors, and private label manufacturers, as well as start-up corporations. WILD's primary expertise is in ingredients, particularly flavours, for the soft drinks industry.

GP Investment & Thesis

KKR invested \$236m into the company in June 2010, acquiring a 35% stake at €1.0bn enterprise value.

  • Leading global market share in natural flavours for beverages and a strong footprint in Europe and the US
  • Secular trends such as increasing consumption of beverages per capita and a greater focus on health underpinned organic growth
  • Barriers to entry given differentiated R&D capabilities

PIP Investment & Thesis

PIP invested as part of a secondary transaction in KKR Europe III in July 2014.

  • Growth fuelled by expansion into emerging markets, which was expected to continue over the hold period
  • Upside potential represented by operational initiatives and integration of regional businesses
  • Attractive financial profile given EBITDA growth, low leverage and margin improvement potential

Value Creation

  • Globalisation of business, in particular expansion into emerging markets, accelerated organic growth
  • Acquisitions expanded local manufacturing capabilities and added established customer bases
  • Operational initiatives such as optimisation of sourcing, LEAN manufacturing and sales effectiveness

Exit

  • • KKR sold its stake to ADM in October 2014 for a return of 3.4x invested capital (USD) and 31% IRR
  • • PIP received £2.0m in proceeds in October 2014

Zoë's Kitchen Case Study

Company Summary

Zoë's (NYSE:ZOES) operates 125 fast casual Mediterranean cuisine restaurants in 15 states across the United States. The company has emerged as one of the fastest-growing businesses in the food retail and restaurants sector. It was founded in 1995.

Value Creation

Exit

Location Texas, USA Sector Consumer Sub-Sector Restaurants Stage Medium buyout PIP Distribution / GP Return £4.5m / 7.5x (realised)

Brand repositioning using demographic and opinion

Store roll-outs across new geographies drove sales growth at 37% CAGR since investment

Operational improvements along with an increasing top-line generated EBITDA growth of 465%

• Brentwood IPO'd the company in April 2014 and has been selling down shares. Including the unrealised position, the deal is marked

analyses to better target customers

at 7.8x invested capital (7.5x realised)

• PIP received proceeds of £4.5m

GP Investment & Thesis

Brentwood Associates Private Equity ("Brentwood") acquired Zoë's in October 2007 when it had 19 stores.

  • Industry-leading CEO with 40 years of experience in the restaurant sector complemented GP expertise
  • High customer loyalty represented a solid foundation for new store roll-outs and geographic expansion
  • Leading unit economics made for an attractive financial profile on which to grow the business

PIP Investment & Thesis

PIP invested as part of a secondary transaction in Brentwood Associates IV in January 2008.

  • Promising business model addressing a differentiated market within the restaurant sector
  • Strategic potential based on brand recognition, a loyal customer base, and solid financials
  • IPO potential once company had proven its revenue and EBITDA growth potential

Distribution Examples

Spanish private hospital group

Distributions: £2.5m Cost multiple: 2.0 times

German telecommunications and IT services provider

Distributions: £1.8m Cost multiple: 2.8 times

Dutch manufacturer of printing systems for graphics and textiles

Distributions: £1.7m Cost multiple: Confidential

UK-based biscuits and branded snacks manufacturer

Distributions: £1.6m Cost multiple: 3.7 times

US healthcare software and payment solutions provider

Distributions: £1.5m Cost multiple: 2.5 times

Provider of transaction processing services and payment technologies

Distributions: £1.0m Cost multiple: 4.1 times

Distributions in the Half-Year to 31st December 2014

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Cost Multiples on a Sample of the Largest Distributions in the Half-Year to 31st December 20141

The chart shows the range of multiples, where information was available, on initial cost achieved by the underlying fund manager on the largest 50 distributions. The value-weighted average cost multiple of the sample was 2.1 times, highlighting the continued ability of private equity managers to create significant value over the course of an investment.

1 The available data in the sample represented approximately 36% by value of PIP's total distributions for the half-year to 31st December 2014. This data is based upon gross cost multiples available at the time of the distribution.

Uplifts on Liquidity Event on a Sample of the Largest Distributions in the Half-Year to 31st December 20142

The chart shows the range of uplifts on liquidity event achieved by the underlying fund manager on the largest 50 distributions. The valueweighted average uplift of the sample was 27%. This average uplift is consistent with PIP's view that realisations tend to be significantly incremental to returns. PIP's mature portfolio is well placed to continue to generate a good level of distributions in the coming year.

2 Uplift on liquidity event compares the value received upon realisation against the investment's carrying value prior to the transaction taking place. In the event of an IPO, the uplift is the difference between the carrying value prior to the IPO and the value at the close of the first day of trading. The available data in the sample represented approximately 34% by value of PIP's total distributions for the half-year to 31st December 2014.

Largest 50 Distributions by Sector and Type

The portfolio generally benefited from better economic and public market conditions, with all sectors providing good levels of distributions. In particular, distributions reflected potentially growing confidence among acquirers in the consumer and industrials sectors as the economic recovery becomes better established.

Secondary buyouts represented the most significant source of exit activity, with trade sales and IPOs also playing an important part.

SA

MPLE DISTRIBUTIONS

Largest 50 Distributions During the Half-Year to 31st December 2014

COMPANY1 SECTOR DESCRIPTION FUND DISTRIBUTIONS £M
Zoë's Kitchen Consumer Chain of fast casual restaurants in the US 4.5
Visma Information Technology Business software provider 2.7
Quirón Healthcare Spanish private hospital group 2.5
Gala TV Consumer Taiwanese cable television operator 2.1
WILD Flavors Consumer Supplier of natural ingredients to food industry 2.0
Acosta Consumer Provider of outsources sales and marketing services to consumer industry 1.8
Versatel AG Telecoms German telecommunications provider 1.8
Clece Industrials Facility management 1.8
SPG Prints Industrials Dutch manufacturer of printing systems for graphics and textiles 1.7
Lindorff Industrials Provider of debt-related administrative services 1.7
United Biscuits Consumer Manufacturer of biscuits and branded snacks 1.6
Evolution1 Healthcare Healthcare software and payment solutions provider 1.5
Sonion Information Technology Manufacturer of hearing equipment 1.4
Pirelli Industrials Tyre manufacturer 1.4
Inghams Enterprises Consumer Producer of poultry products 1.3
Corialis Industrials Belgian supplier of aluminium systems 1.3
Fletchers Bakeries Consumer Producer of bakery products 1.3
TriZetto Healthcare Healthcare information technology solutions 1.2
TransFirst Holdings Information Technology Payment processing company 1.0
RentPath Information Technology Digital apartment listings marketplace 1.0
Excelligence Learning Corporation Consumer Manufacturer of educational products for child care programs 1.0
Sebia Healthcare French medical diagnostics group 0.9
MINDBODY Information Technology Online business management software provider 0.9
CSPC Pharmaceutical Healthcare Speciality pharmaceuticals 0.9
Gorkana Group Industrials Market intelligence and public relations company 0.9
Insurity Information Technology Software solutions for insurance industry 0.9
German Care Services Healthcare Nursing home operator 0.9
Aquafil Industrials Manufacturer of synthetic fibres 0.9
McGraw-Hill Education Consumer Educational materials and learning solutions 0.8
Olson & Co Consumer Integrated marketing and digital solutions provider 0.8
Profil Industrials Manufacturer of fastener elements for the automotive industry 0.7
Schleich Consumer Toy manufacturer 0.7
SK FireSafety Group Industrials Fire safety products and systems provider 0.7
Ontex Group NV / Enlivant Industrials Manufacturer of hygienic disposables / Assisted living residences 0.7
Advantage Sales & Marketing Consumer Sales and marketing agency 0.7
Minimax Viking Industrials Supplier of fire protection systems 0.7
Monash IVF Healthcare Assisted reproductive technology 0.7
Healogics Healthcare Disease management services 0.7
PD&MS Energy Exploration services for the oil and gas industry 0.6
Survey Sampling International (SSI) Information Technology Outsourced data collection and market research 0.6
The Mill Industrials Video content business 0.5
Meat Processing Systems Industrials Meat processing company 0.5
Evonik Industrials Speciality chemicals manufacturer 0.4
ATI Holdings Healthcare Orthopaedic rehabilitation clinics 0.4
Prestige Cruise Holdings Consumer Cruise line operator 0.4
Acromas (AA) Consumer Vehicle breakdown cover and car insurance 0.3
Convergint Technologies Industrials Security, fire and building automation services 0.3
Sprouts Farmers Market Consumer Speciality organic food retailer 0.3
Konrad Hornschuch Industrials Manufacturer of films and synthetic coating 0.2
Rexnord Industrials Water management products 0.2
TOTAL 54.8 .
COVERAGE OF TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS 43% .

Investments Called in the Half-Year to 31st December 2014

Investments called during the year ranged across regions and sectors, including consumer, speciality pharmaceuticals, energy companies and outsourced business services providers.

Largest 25 Calls by Value

The largest 25 calls show a high proportion of new investment focused on the consumer sector. Good quality consumer companies, often operating in niches with solid customer bases and sound business models, should be well positioned to benefit from a continuation in the recovery of the global economy.

1 Call rate equals calls in period divided by opening undrawn commitments. All call figures exclude the acquisition cost of new secondary and co-investment transactions.

Largest 10 Calls in the Half-Year to 31st December 2014

COMPANY SECTOR DESCRIPTION FUND CALLS £M
Paris Presents / Recorded Books Consumer Distributor of personal care accessories / Audiobook publishing 1.1
Renaissance Offshore / Xplorer Energy Oil and gas exploration companies 0.8
Warranty Group / Point Park Properties Financials / Industrials Warranty underwriting / Speciality logistics property developer 0.7
Ringier Digital Information Technology Digital marketplace and e-commerce business provider 0.6
Sutherland Global Services Information Technology Business process outsourcing 0.5
Kalyan Jewellers Consumer Jewellery chain in India 0.4
ORC International Industrials Integrated marketing services industry 0.3
Huarong AM Financials Chinese investment manager 0.3
Solenis / Mauser Group Industrials Supplier of speciality chemicals / Industrial packaging manufacturer 0.3
TriMark Industrials Food service equipment distributor 0.3
TOTAL 5.3
COVERAGE OF TOTAL CALLS 34%

New Co-investments in the Half-Year to 31st December 2014

COMPANY SECTOR DESCRIPTION Commitments
£m
ALM Media Media US content and information services provider 4.9
Vertical Bridge Telecom Services US operator of wireless communication infrastructure 3.4
TriTech Software Systems Industrials US public safety software provider 3.1
Chindex Healthcare Private hospital operator in China 2.0
Sebia Healthcare French medical diagnostics group 1.7
Tanium Information Technology US enterprise network security company 0.7
TOTAL 15.8

New Commitments

PIP committed £132m to new investments during the half-year, concentrated on buyout funds in the US and European markets. £66m was drawn at the time of purchase. As a result of Pantheon's targeted origination, PIP continued to benefit from good deal flow, with all secondary deals during the half-year in processes that were either proprietary or involved restricted competition.1

New Commitments by Deal Type

Secondary transactions accounted for the majority of new commitments.

Investment activity in the half-year reflected PIP's efforts to grow its primary programme on a targeted basis, committing £45m to six top tier funds. PIP also participated in six co-investments. Co-investments and primaries offer exposure to more recent vintages and assets which may be less accessible in the secondary market.

1 A proprietary deal is where Pantheon was in exclusive discussions with the seller. A restricted process deal is where there are three or fewer bidders for the asset.

2 Includes late primary commitments.

New Commitments: Secondary and Primary (Funds)

PIP committed £72m to five secondary and two late primary transactions, with a majority of commitments in large and mid-market buyout funds. Late primary commitments enable PIP on occasion to invest in a fund being raised when there is evidence of value manifesting in the portfolio.

PIP's commitment to primaries during the half-year included four buyout funds and two growth capital firms, adding current vintage exposure with high quality managers to its portfolio.

New Secondary and Primary Commitments1

Secondary and Late Primary Commitments in the Half-Year to 31st December 2014

INVESTMENT DATE STAGE DESCRIPTION Commitments
£m
% Funded
Jul-14 Buyout Large buyout fund focused on European assets 20.1 89%
Jul-14 Buyout Porfolio of European mid-market and large buyout fund interests 11.1 83%
Aug-14 Buyout Nordic focused mid-market buyout fund 9.5 77%
Aug-14 Buyout Investment in Wasserstein III, a US mid-market fund 2 5.5 34%
Oct-14 Buyout Investment in Herkules Capital IV, a Nordic mid-market fund 2 7.4 26%
Oct-14 Buyout Latin American buyout fund 1.4 63%
Dec-14 Buyout US fund interest with global exposure 17.0 89%
TOTAL 72.0 75%

Primary Commitments in the Half-Year to 31st December 2014

INVESTMENT STAGE DESCRIPTION Commitments
£m
Altor Fund IV Buyout Nordic mid-market buyout fund 9.3
ECI 10 Buyout Buyout fund focused on UK mid-market space 7.5
ABRY Partners VIII Buyout US mid-market buyout fund focused on media, communications and IT sector 6.0
Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VIII Buyout Large buyout manager with global exposure 9.9
Baring Asia Fund VI Venture and Growth Pan-Asian buyout and growth fund 5.7
Growth Fund3 Venture and Growth US growth equity fund 6.2
TOTAL 44.6

1 Funds acquired in new secondary transactions are not named due to non-disclosure agreements.

2 Late primary commitments.

3 Confidential.

New Commitment Case Studies Secondary (Funds)

Secondary Fund Case Study

Transaction Overview

Transaction completed in July 2014. The key features of the deal were:

  • • Concentrated single fund interest in a European large buyout fund with 15 European investments, predominantly invested during the postcrisis period, with approximately 60% of the portfolio exposed to the consumer discretionary and technology sectors
  • • Pantheon had invested with the manager on a primary basis

Secondary Fund Case Study

Transaction Overview

Transaction completed in December 2014. The key features of the deal were:

  • • Single fund interest in a US manager, significantly invested during the post-crisis period
  • • Pantheon was an existing investor in the fund
Region Europe
Sector Generalist
Stage Large Buyout
Vintage 2008
PIP commitment €25.0m (£20.1m)

PIP Investment Thesis

  • • Potential for near term exits
  • • Market-leading companies with strong historic growth and a weighted average EBITDA CAGR of 13% on a two-year basis at time of purchase. Furthermore, the companies were held at attractive holding valuations relative to comparable quoted companies at the date of purchase.
Region USA
Sector Generalist
Stage Large Buyout
Vintage 2007
PIP commitment \$26.5m (£17.0m)

PIP Investment Thesis

The deal was considered to be attractive due to:

  • • Portfolio consists of strong growth potential companies, many of which are platforms for future acquisitions in the technology, media and services sectors, underpinned by secular growth trends
  • • Near term liquidity potential at the time of purchase
  • • Geographic exposure to the US and countries where we expect growth to be driven by domestic-led consumer demand

New Commitment Case Studies Primary (Funds)

ABRY VIII Case Study

Region USA
Sectors TMT
Stage Medium Buyout
Fund size \$1,950m (£1,158m)
PIP commitment \$10m (£6.0m)

GP Summary

ABRY Partners was formed in 1989 and is currently led by co-CEOs Jay Grossman and Peggy Koenig. The firm has grown into a premier media, communications, and information services focused private equity firm. ABRY has raised around \$12bn across three complementary fund strategies, with around 50% for the original buyout strategy. The entire ABRY team is based out of one office in Boston, MA.

GP Strategy

ABRY will invest \$25m to \$150m per investment in middle market media, communications and information services businesses, primarily in the US, with the following characteristics:

  • • High barriers to competitive entry
  • • Non-cyclical businesses with predictable, recurring revenues such as subscription-like businesses with high customer retention rates
  • • High operating leverage where moderate increases in company revenues can yield even more rapid increases in operating profit
  • • Opportunity to significantly increase profitability through revenue growth, consolidation of expenses, add-on acquisitions leading to efficiencies of scale, or other operating improvements

Fund Strategy

  • • Significant sector expertise. ABRY has consistently deployed capital in the media, communications and information services sectors. The significant network and sector expertise created over the firm's 25-year history provides the team with an information advantage when evaluating potential investments, while management teams view the access to ABRY's senior professionals as valuable for growing their businesses
  • • Experienced management and cohesive investment team. The ABRY team is led by Jay Grossman and Peggy Koenig, who have worked at the firm for 18 and 21 years respectively. The average tenure of the 14 senior buyout professionals is 14 years. The buyout team also benefits from deal flow and knowledge generated by the firm's other strategies
  • • Strong and consistent track record. At the time of diligence, all of ABRY's buyout funds dating back to 2001 (Funds IV – VII) had generated attractive returns, with each of these four funds being top quartile on a multiple basis relative to the Cambridge PE benchmarks

ECI 10 Case Study

Region Europe (UK & Ireland)
Sectors Generalist
Stage Medium Buyout
Fund size £512m
PIP commitment £7.5m

GP Summary

ECI was founded in 1976 by the Bank of England to invest in UK small-cap companies facing liquidity issues. Since ECI 4, which was raised in 1990, the fund has been exclusively investing in UK mid-market buyouts, and have made investments totalling £868m across 108 deals. The team is split between offices in London and Manchester.

GP Strategy

ECI focuses on backing ambitious management teams in growth companies valued between £20 million and £150 million, with average equity tickets of £30m. It will aim to invest:

  • • Across five broad sectors which are led by different Investment Partners responsible for finding growth themes and growing niches within them. The five sectors are TMT, consumer, business services, industrials and healthcare
  • • Resilient business models such as significant recurring revenues, low customer churn and high barriers to entry through intellectual property including technology, brand or business model
  • • Opportunity for business to grow either through selective acquisitions or organically, both in the UK and Internationally. In the course of due diligence c.40% of portfolio revenues were seen to be generated from outside of the UK, with over 60% of portfolio companies having some international sales or operations overseas. Furthermore, a number of portfolio companies have made selective add-ons which are closing aligned to the business strategy to accelerate growth

Fund Strategy

  • • Sector expertise and functional specialisation. ECI possesses a high degree of sector expertise and functional specialisation given its focus on the UK lower middle-market. The firm's strong sector focus has allowed it to build significant domain expertise, most notably in TMT and consumer, where it has established a market leading reputation
  • • Team and organisation. Transparent and meritocratic culture with a large pool of experienced partners able to source and execute deals

New Commitment Case Studies Co-investments (Directs)

PIP committed £16m to six co-investments alongside top tier managers, mainly in large and mid-sized buyout companies operating in the US and Europe with robust business models and leading market positions.

Information technology, healthcare and telecom services constituted the largest areas of focus during the half-year.

Co-investment Examples

£4.9m Co-investment ALM MEDIA

(Wasserstein & Co.)

  • • Content and information services provider predominantly focused on the legal industry
  • • Attractive valuation versus comparables, given leading market position and strong client base
  • • Potential for growth driven by transition from print to higher margin digital media

£3.1m Co-investment

TRITECH

(Insight Venture Partners)

  • • Public safety software provider focused on emergency response systems and records management
  • • Recurring revenue business model with robust customer renewal rates
  • • Management track record of value creation through add-on acquisitions

£2.0m Co-investment CHINDEX

£3.4m Co-investment VERTICAL BRIDGE (The Jordan Company)

infrastructure

exit options

(TPG Asia)

• Largest premium private hospital chain operator in China

• Private owner and manager of wireless communication

• Recurring revenue, high margin business with attractive

• Management growth platform focused on the development and acquisition of cellular tower and rooftop tower installations

  • • Established business model poised to benefit from supply shortage in Chinese healthcare industry
  • • Scope for expansion with additional hospitals in the pipeline

£1.7m Co-investment SEBIA

(Montagu)

  • • Leading provider of diagnostic equipment for blood cancer and diabetes
  • • Defensive business model with attractive growth opportunity
  • • Strong domain knowledge by deal sponsors and proven track record of company management team

£0.7m Co-investment

TANIUM (Andreessen Horowitz)

  • • Enterprise-scale real time security and systems management software company
  • • Well positioned to benefit from strong security software demand

Outstanding Commitments

PIP's outstanding commitments to fund investments are well-diversified by stage and geography and will enable the Company to participate in future investments with many of the highest quality fund managers in the private equity industry worldwide.

Analysis of Outstanding Commitments as at 31st December 2014

PIP's outstanding commitments to investments increased to £240m at 31st December 2014 compared with £176m at 30th June 2014. The Company paid calls of £16m and added an additional £66m of outstanding commitments associated with new investments made in the half-year. The remaining £14m increase was due to foreign exchange movements in the portfolio's underlying funds.

Maturity

47% of PIP's undrawn commitments are in the 2007 vintage or older. It is likely that a portion of these commitments will not be drawn.

Rise in vintage 2014 undrawns reflect increase in primary commitment levels.

Generalist 3%

Finance and Share Buybacks

Finance

Cash and Available Bank Facility

At 31st December 2014, PIP had cash balances of £123m.

In addition to these cash balances, PIP can also finance investments out of its multi-currency revolving credit facility agreement ("Loan Facility"). The Loan Facility is due to expire in November 2018 and comprises facilities of \$100m and €46m which, using exchange rates at 31st December 2014, amount to a sterling equivalent of £100m. At 31st December 2014, the Loan Facility remained fully undrawn.

Undrawn Commitment Cover

At 31st December 2014, the Company had £223m of available financing, comprised of its cash balances and Loan Facility. The sum of PIP's available financing and private equity portfolio provide 4.5 times cover relative to undrawn commitments.

It should be noted that a portion of the Company's undrawn commitments of £240m is unlikely to be called in full by the underlying managers. When a fund is past its investment period, which is typically between five and six years, it generally cannot make any new investments (only drawing capital to fund existing follow-on investments or pay expenses). As a result, the rate of capital calls in these funds tends to slow dramatically.

Approximately 60% of the Company's undrawn commitments are in fund vintages that are greater than six years old.

Share Buybacks

PIP bought back 0.5%1 of its shares in the financial year. In total, 125,000 ordinary shares and 200,000 redeemable shares were bought back at a weighted discount of 16% and 23% respectively, resulting in a total uplift to NAV per share of 1.5p, or 0.1% of opening NAV per share. The discounts at which the Company's shares trade from time to time may make buybacks an attractive investment opportunity relative to other potential new investment commitments.

PIP Financing Cover: 31st December 2014

The Largest 50 Managers by Value

Largest 50 Managers by Value as at 31st December 20141

% OF PIP'S TOTAL PRIVATE
NUMBER MANAGER REGION2 STAGE BIAS EQUITY ASSET VALUE
1 TPG Global Buyout 4.7%
2 Providence Equity Partners USA Buyout 3.5%
3 KKR Global Buyout 2.2%
4 Carlyle Group Global Generalist 2.1%
5 Vision Capital Europe Buyout 1.8%
6 Warburg Pincus Partners Global Generalist 1.7%
7 Blackstone Capital Partners USA Buyout 1.7%
8 Apax Partners Europe Buyout 1.7%
9 CVC Capital Partners Global Buyout 1.5%
10 Quantum Energy Partners USA Energy 1.5%
11 Golden Gate Capital USA Buyout 1.4%
12 Bridgepoint Partners Europe Buyout 1.4%
13 Matlin Patterson USA Special Situations 1.3%
14 Brentwood Associates USA Buyout 1.3%
15 EQT Asia3 Buyout 1.3%
16 Baring Vostok Capital Partners Russia Buyout 1.2%
17 Apollo Management USA Buyout 1.1%
18 Equistone Europe Buyout 1.1%
19 Baring Private Equity Asia Venture and Growth 1.1%
20 Altor Capital Europe Buyout 1.1%
21 Oak Investment Partners USA Venture and Growth 1.0%
22 Riverstone Holdings USA Venture and Growth 1.0%
23 Hutton Collins Europe Special Situations 0.9%
24 Canaan Partners USA Venture and Growth 0.9%
25 Polaris Venture Partners USA Venture and Growth 0.9%
26 ABS Capital Partners USA Venture and Growth 0.9%
27 Bain Capital USA Buyout 0.8%
28 Nova Capital Management Europe Buyout 0.8%
29 Avista Capital Partners USA Buyout 0.8%
30 Doughty Hanson & Co Europe Buyout 0.8%
31 Catalyst Investors USA Venture and Growth 0.8%
32 Technology Crossover Ventures USA Venture and Growth 0.8%
33 Summit Partners Global Generalist 0.7%
34 Nordic Capital Europe Buyout 0.7%
35 IK Investment Partners Europe Buyout 0.7%
36 Permira Europe Buyout 0.7%
37 Tricor US Management USA Buyout 0.7%
38 Advent International Group Global Buyout 0.7%
39 Francisco Partners USA Buyout 0.7%
40 Mid-Europa Partners Europe Buyout 0.7%
41 Yorktown Partners USA Energy 0.7%
42 Genstar Capital Partners USA Buyout 0.7%
43 Cinven Partners Europe Buyout 0.7%
44 Thomas H. Lee Partners USA Buyout 0.6%
45 Baker Capital Partners USA Venture and Growth 0.6%
46 Rutland Partners Europe Special Situations 0.6%
47 Essex Venture Partners USA Venture and Growth 0.6%
48 Gemini Israel Funds Europe Venture and Growth 0.6%
49 Herkules Capital Europe Buyout 0.6%
50 ARCH Venture Partners USA Venture and Growth 0.6%
Covera ge of PIP's total
private
equity
asset
value
57.0%

Percentages look through feeders and funds-of-funds. 2 Refers to the regional exposure of funds. 3 The majority of PIP's remaining investment in EQT is held in one of its Asian funds.

The Largest 50 Companies by Value

Largest 50 Companies by Value as at 31st December 20141

% OF PIP'S TOTAL PRIVATE
NUMBER COMPANY COUNTRY SECTOR EQUITY ASSET VALUE
1 Spotify Limited Sweden Information Technology 0.7%
2 King.com 4 UK Information Technology 0.7%
3 Zoë's Kitchen 2, 4 USA Consumer 0.7%
4 Attendo 3 Sweden Healthcare 0.7%
5 CPL Industries UK Energy 0.7%
6 Standard Pacific 4 USA Consumer 0.7%
7 Applied Medical Resources 3 USA Healthcare 0.6%
8 InterXion 4 Netherlands Information Technology 0.6%
9 Vitruvian Exploration 3 USA Energy 0.6%
10 CPI Card Group USA Industrials 0.6%
11 EP Energy 3, 4 USA Energy 0.6%
12 Nord Anglia Education 4 Hong Kong Consumer 0.5%
13 LBX Pharmacy Chain China Consumer 0.5%
14 Alarm.com USA Industrials 0.5%
15 Miclyn 3 Singapore Energy 0.5%
16 CSPC Pharmaceutical Group 4 China Healthcare 0.5%
17 Maplin Electronics 3 UK Consumer 0.5%
18 ista International 3 Germany Information Technology 0.5%
19 McGraw-Hill 2,3 USA Consumer 0.4%
20 Standard Bancshares 3 USA Financials 0.4%
21 IMS Health 4 USA Healthcare 0.4%
22 ConvaTec Healthcare USA Healthcare 0.4%
23 JDR Cable Systems USA Energy 0.4%
24 Yongda Automobiles Services 3, 4 China Consumer 0.4%
25 SoftBrands USA Information Technology 0.4%
26 BrightHouse UK Consumer 0.4%
27 Kosmos Energy 4 Bermuda Energy 0.4%
28 Bibby Scientific UK Information Technology 0.4%
29 Par Pharmaceutical USA Healthcare 0.3%
30 Healthscope 4 Australia Healthcare 0.3%
31 MINDBODY 2 USA Information Technology 0.3%
32 Antero Resources 4 USA Energy 0.3%
33 United Surgical Partners Spain Healthcare 0.3%
34 Heptagon Advanced Micro-Optics 3 Singapore Information Technology 0.3%
35 Hilton Worldwide 4 USA Consumer 0.3%
36 GGC Credit Opps USA Financials 0.3%
37 USI Holdings 3 USA Financials 0.3%
38 TMF Group Netherlands Industrials 0.3%
39 Hugo Boss 4 Germany Consumer 0.3%
40 K-Mac Holdings USA Consumer 0.3%
41 Univision Communications USA Consumer 0.3%
42 Syniverse Technologies USA Information Technology 0.3%
43 OOO Lenta 4 Russia Consumer 0.3%
44 Classic Fine Foods Singapore Consumer 0.3%
45 Wagamama UK Consumer 0.3%
46 The Teaching Company USA Consumer 0.3%
47 Michaels Stores USA Consumer 0.3%
48 Visma 2 Norway Information Technology 0.3%
49 P&I Personal & Informatik 3 Germany Information Technology 0.2%
50 Jimmy John's USA Consumer 0.2%
TOTAL 21.1%

The largest 50 companies table is based upon underlying company valuations at 30th June 2014, adjusted for known calls, distributions, new investment commitments and post valuation information. 2 Liquidation event subsequent to 30th June 2014. 3 Co-investments/directs. 4 Listed companies.

Half-Year Results

Interim Management Report and Responsibility Statement of the Directors

IN RESPECT OF THE HALF-YEARLY FINANCIAL REPORT

Interim Management Report

The important events that have occurred during the period under review, the key factors influencing the financial statements and the principal uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year are set out in the Chairman's Statement and the Manager's Review.

The principal risks facing the Company are substantially unchanged since the date of the Annual Report for the year ended 30th June 2014 and continue to be as set out in that report.

Risks faced by the Company include, but are not limited to, funding of investment commitments and default risk, risks relating to investment opportunities, financial risk of private equity, longterm nature of private equity investments, valuation uncertainty, gearing, foreign currency risk, the unregulated nature of underlying investments, taxation and the risks associated with the engagement of the Manager or other third party advisers.

Responsibility Statement

Each Director confirms that to the best of their knowledge:

the condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with the Statement on Half-Yearly Financial Reports issued by the UK Accounting Standards Board.

this Half-Yearly Financial Report includes a fair review of the information required by:

(a) DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the set of financial statements; and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year; and

(b) DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year and that have materially affected the financial position or performance of the Company during that period; and any changes in the related party transactions described in the last annual report that could do so.

This Half-Yearly Financial Report was approved by the Board of Directors on 25th February 2015 and the above responsibility statement was signed on its behalf by Tom Bartlam, Chairman.

Income Statement (unaudited)

FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31st DECEMBER 2014

SIX MONTHS TO 31ST DECEMBER 2014 SIX MONTHS TO 31ST DECEMBER 2013 YEAR TO 30TH JUNE 2014
REVENUE CAPITAL TOTAL* REVENUE CAPITAL TOTAL* REVENUE CAPITAL TOTAL*
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Gains/(losses) on investments designated
at fair value through profit or loss** - 88,398 88,398 - (15,946) (15,946) - 25,659 25,659
Currency gains/(losses) on cash and
borrowings - 8,122 8,122 - (7,466) (7,466) - (10,530) (10,530)
Investment income 7,713 - 7,713 7,925 - 7,925 13,681 - 13,681
Investment management fees (4,908) - (4,908) (4,232) - (4,232) (8,749) - (8,749)
Other expenses (654) (337) (991) (615) - (615) (995) (189) (1,184)
Return
on
ordinary
activities
before
financin
g costs
and
TAX
2,151 96,183 98,334 3,078 (23,412) (20,334) 3,937 14,940 18,877
Interest payable and similar charges/
finance costs (915) - (915) (724) - (724) (1,419) - (1,419)
Return
on
ordinary
activities
before
tax
1,236 96,183 97,419 2,354 (23,412) (21,058) 2,518 14,940 17,458
Tax on ordinary activities (231) - (231) (612) - (612) (945) - (945)
Return
on
ordinary
activities
after
tax
for
the
period
1,005 96,183 97,188 1,742 (23,412) (21,670) 1,573 14,940 16,513
RETURN PER ORDINARY AND
REDEEMABLE SHARE*** 1.53p 146.04p 147.57p 2.58p (34.74)p (32.16)p 2.35p 22.30p 24.65p

* The total column of the statement represents the Company's profit and loss statement prepared in accordance with UK Accounting Standards. The supplementary revenue return and capital columns are prepared under guidance published by the Association of Investment Companies.

** Includes currency movements on investments.

*** Return per ordinary and redeemable share is shown in note 6.

All revenue and capital items in the above statement relate to continuing operations.

No operations were acquired or discontinued during the period.

There were no recognised gains or losses other than those passing through the Income Statement.

The Notes on pages 43 to 45 form part of these financial statements.

Reconciliation of Movements in Equity Shareholders' Funds (unaudited)

CAPITAL REVENUE
SHARE
CAPITAL
CAPITAL
SHARE REDEMPTION
OTHER RESERVE ON
CAPITAL INVESTMENTS SPECIAL
PREMIUM RESERVE RESERVE HELD RESERVE RESERVE TOTAL
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Movement for the six months ended
31st December 2014
OPENING EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 22,787 283,555 2,758 337,152 288,689 23,198 (56,448) 901,691
Return for the period - - - 52,485 43,698 - 1,005 97,188
Ordinary shares bought back for cancellation (84) - 84 - - (1,449) - (1,449)
Redeemable shares bought back for cancellation (2) - 2 - - (2,163) - (2,163)
CLOSING EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 22,701 283,555 2,844 389,637 332,387 19,586 (55,443) 995,267
Movement for the six months ended
31st December 2013
OPENING EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 23,454 283,555 2,091 314,138 296,763 41,304 (58,021) 903,284
Return for the period - - - 10,969 (34,381) - 1,742 (21,670)
Ordinary shares bought back for cancellation (452) - 452 - - (7,044) - (7,044)
Redeemable shares bought back for cancellation (3) - 3 - - (3,005) - (3,005)
CLOSING EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 22,999 283,555 2,546 325,107 262,382 31,255 (56,279) 871,565
Movement for the year ended
30th June 2014
OPENING EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 23,454 283,555 2,091 314,138 296,763 41,304 (58,021) 903,284
Return for the year - - - 23,014 (8,074) - 1,573 16,513
Ordinary shares bought back for cancellation (660) - 660 - - (10,456) - (10,456)
Redeemable shares bought back for cancellation (7) - 7 - - (7,650) - (7,650)
CLOSING EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 22,787 283,555 2,758 337,152 288,689 23,198 (56,448) 901,691

The Notes on pages 43 to 45 form part of these financial statements.

Balance Sheet (unaudited)

AS AT 31st DeceMBER 2014

AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2014 AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2013 AS AT 30TH JUNE 2014
£'000 £'000 £'000
Fixed assets
Investments designated at fair value through profit or loss 863,313 803,366 814,959
Current assets
Debtors 10,602 967 576
Cash at bank 122,844 68,103 88,346
133,446 69,070 88,922
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other creditors 1,492 871 2,190
1,492 871 2,190
NET CURRENT ASSETS 131,954 68,199 86,732
NET ASSETS 995,267 871,565 901,691
Capital and reserves
Called-up share capital 22,701 22,999 22,787
Share premium 283,555 283,555 283,555
Capital redemption reserve 2,844 2,546 2,758
Other capital reserve 389,637 325,107 337,152
Capital reserve on investments held 332,387 262,382 288,689
Special reserve 19,586 31,255 23,198
Revenue reserve (55,443) (56,279) (56,448)
TOTAL EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 995,267 871,565 901,691
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE – ORDINARY AND REDEEMABLE 1,513.26p 1,303.87p 1,364.24p
Number
of Ordinary
shares
in issue
33,397,013 33,832,013 33,522,013
Number
of
redee
mable
shares
in issue
32,372,534 33,012,534 32,572,534
Total
shares
in issue
65,769,547 66,844,547 66,094,547

The Notes on pages 43 to 45 form part of these financial statements

Cash Flow Statement (unaudited)

FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31st DeceMBER 2014

SIX MONTHS TO SIX MONTHS TO YEAR TO
31ST DECEMBER 2014 31ST DECEMBER 2013 30TH JUNE 2014
£'000 £'000 £'000
Cash flow from operating activities
Investment income received 7,690 7,899 13,637
Deposit and other interest received 23 26 44
Investment management fees paid (4,824) (4,481) (8,772)
Secretarial fees paid (101) (115) (201)
Other cash payments (810) (477) (977)
Withholding tax deducted (231) (612) (945)
NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,747 2,240 2,786
Servicing of finance
Loan commitment and arrangement fees paid (1,200) (551) (1,110)
NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM RETURNS ON INVESTMENT AND SERVICING OF FINANCE (1,200) (551) (1,110)
Capital expenditure and financial investment
Purchases of investments (106,031) (78,866) (134,472)
Disposals of investments 136,578 85,811 171,724
NET CASH INFLOW FROM CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT 30,547 6,945 37,252
NET CASH INFLOW BEFORE FINANCING 31,094 8,634 38,928
Financing
Ordinary shares purchased for cancellation (2,522) (8,484) (11,896)
Redeemable shares purchased for cancellation (2,163) (3,005) (6,577)
NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM FINANCING (4,685) (11,489) (18,473)
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH 26,409 (2,855) 20,455

The Notes on pages 43 to 45 form part of these financial statements

Notes to the Half-Yearly Financial Statements (unaudited)

1. Financial Information

The financial information has been prepared on the historical cost basis of accounting, except for the measurement at fair value of investments and financial instruments, and in accordance with applicable UK accounting standards on the basis that all activities are continuing. The accounting policies set out in the statutory accounts for the year ended 30th June 2014 have been applied to this Half-Yearly Financial Report. They have also been prepared on the assumption that approval as an investment trust will continue to be granted.

The accounting policies are also consistent with the Statement of Recommended Practice (revised January 2009) issued by the Association of Investment Companies. The financial information has been prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards Board Statement 'Half-Yearly Financial Reports' issued in July 2007.

The financial information contained in this Half-Yearly Financial Report is not the Company's statutory accounts. The financial information for the six months ended 31st December 2014 and 31st December 2013 are not for a financial year and have not been audited but have been reviewed by the Company's auditors and their report can be found on page 46. The statutory accounts for the financial year ended 30th June 2014 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and received an audit report which was unqualified, did not include a reference to any matters which the auditors drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying the report and did not contain statements under section 498 (2) and (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

2. Going Concern

The Company's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position, including its financial position, are set out in the Chairman's Statement and Manager's Review on pages 5 to 36.

At each Board meeting, the Directors review the Company's latest management accounts and other financial information. Its commitments to private equity investments are reviewed, together with its financial resources, including cash held and the Company's borrowing capability. One-year cash flow scenarios are also presented to each meeting and discussed.

After due consideration of the balance sheet and activities of the Company and the Company's assets, liabilities, commitments and financial resources, the Directors have concluded that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they consider it appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

3. Tax on Ordinary Activities

The tax charge for the six months to 31st December 2014 is £231,000 (six months to 31st December 2013: £612,000; year to 30th June 2014: £945,000). The tax charge is wholly comprised of irrecoverable withholding tax suffered. Investment gains are exempt from capital gains tax owing to the Company's status as an investment trust.

4. Related Party Transactions

Under the FCA listing rules, the Manager, Pantheon Ventures (UK) LLP, is regarded as a related party of the Company.

During the period, services were provided with a total value of £5,202,000, being £4,908,000 directly from Pantheon Ventures (UK) LLP and £294,000 via Pantheon managed fund investments. (31st December 2013: £4,522,000; £4,232,000; and £290,000; year to 30th June 2014: £9,312,000; £8,749,000; and £563,000 respectively). At 31st December 2014, the amount due to Pantheon Ventures (UK) LLP in management fees and performance fees disclosed under creditors was £830,000 and £nil respectively.

5. Performance Fee

The Manager is entitled to a performance fee from the Company in respect of each 12 calendar month period ending on 30th June in each year. The performance fee payable in respect of each such calculation period is 5% of the amount by which the net asset value at the end of such period exceeds 110% of the applicable "high-water mark", i.e. the net asset value at the end of the previous calculation period in respect of which a performance fee was payable, compounded annually at 10% for each subsequent completed calculation period up to the start of the calculation period for which the fee is being calculated. For the six month period ended 31st December 2014, the notional performance fee hurdle is a net asset value per share of 2,139.06p. The performance fee is calculated using the adjusted net asset value. In previous periods this was adjusted to exclude the derivative asset.

The performance fee is calculated so as to ignore the effect on performance of any performance fee payable in respect of the period for which the fee is being calculated or of any increase or decrease in the net assets of the Company resulting from any issue, redemption or purchase of any shares or other securities, the sale of any treasury shares or the issue or cancellation of any subscription or conversion rights for any shares or other securities and any other reduction in the Company's share capital or any distribution to shareholders.

Notes to the Half-Yearly Financial Statements (unaudited)

(ContiNued)

6. Return per Ordinary and Redeemable Share

SIX MONTHS TO 31ST DECEMBER 2014 SIX MONTHS TO 31ST DECEMBER 2013 YEAR TO 30TH JUNE 2014
REVENUE CAPITAL TOTAL REVENUE CAPITAL TOTAL REVENUE CAPITAL TOTAL
Return on ordinary activities
after tax £'000
1,005 96,183 97,188 1,742 (23,412) (21,670) 1,573 14,940 16,513
Weighted average ordinary
and redeemable shares
65,862,754 67,389,248 66,994,396
Return per ordinary and
redeemable share
1.53p 146.04p 147.57p 2.58p (34.74)p (32.16)p 2.35p 22.30p 24.65p
7. Net Asset Value per Share
31ST DECEMBER 2014 31ST DECEMBER 2013 30TH JUNE 2014
Net assets attributable in £'000 995,267 871,565 901,691
Ordinary and redeemable shares 65,769,547 66,844,547 66,094,547
Net asset value per share – ordinary and redeemable 1,513.26p 1,303.87p 1,364.24p

8. Reconciliation of Return on Ordinary Activities before Financing Costs and Tax to Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities

SIX MONTHS TO SIX MONTHS TO YEAR TO
31ST DECEMBER 2014 31ST DECEMBER 2013 30TH JUNE 2014
£'000 £'000 £'000
Return on ordinary activities before financing costs and tax 98,334 (20,334) 18,877
Withholding tax deducted (231) (612) (945)
(Gains)/losses on investments (88,398) 15,946 (25,659)
Currency (gains)/losses on cash and borrowings (8,122) 7,466 10,530
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 114 (266) (16)
Decrease/(increase) in other debtors 50 40 (1)
Net cash
inflow
fro
m operatin
g activities
1,747 2,240 2,786

9. Reconciliation of Net Cash Flows to Movements in Net Funds

SIX MONTHS TO SIX MONTHS TO YEAR TO
31ST DECEMBER 2014 31ST DECEMBER 2013 30TH JUNE 2014
£'000 £'000 £'000
Increase/(decrease) in cash in the period 26,409 (2,855) 20,455
Non-cash movement
– foreign exchange gains/(losses) 8,089 (7,429) (10,496)
Movement in net cash flows 34,498 (10,284) 9,959
Net cash at beginning of period 88,346 78,387 78,387
Net funds
at
end
of
period
122,844 68,103 88,346
10. Analysis of Net Funds
31ST DECEMBER 2014 31ST DECEMBER 2013 30TH JUNE 2014
£'000 £'000 £'000
Cash at bank 122,844 68,103 88,346
122,844 68,103 88,346

11. Fair Value Hierarchy

Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss at 31st December 2014

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Unlisted holdings - - 862,832 862,832
Listed holdings 481 - - 481
Total 481 - 862,832 863,313

Level 3 Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss at 31 December 2014

PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS
£'000
Opening balance 814,846
Purchases at cost 106,034
Transfer of book cost to level 1* (2,624)
Sales proceeds (143,055)
Total gains or losses included in "Gains on investments" in the Income Statement
– on assets sold 44,091
– on assets held as at 31st December 2014 43,540
CLOSING BALANCE 862,832

* The transfer of book cost to level 1 is due to stock distributions received from private equity investments.

Independent Review Report

TO PANTHEON INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATIONS PLC

Introduction

We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the Half-Yearly Financial Report for the six months ended 31 December 2014 which comprises the Income Statement, Reconciliation of Movements in Equity Shareholder's Funds, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the Half-Yearly Financial Statements. We have read the other information contained in the Half-Yearly Financial Report which comprises only the Half-Year at a Glance, Performance Summary, Historical Data, Chairman's Statement, Objective and Investment Policy, Manager's Review and the Interim Management Report and Responsibility Statement of the Directors and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the financial information in the condensed set of financial statements.

This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with guidance contained in ISRE (UK and Ireland) 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity'. Our review work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company those matters we are required to state to them in a review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company, for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusion we have formed.

Directors' Responsibilities

The Half-Yearly Financial Report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the Directors. The Directors are responsible for preparing the Half-Yearly Financial Report in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

As disclosed in Note 1, the annual financial statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with applicable United Kingdom law and Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and with the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Financial Statements of Investment Trust Companies and Venture Capital Trusts', issued in January 2009. The financial information in the Half-Yearly Financial Report has been prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards Board Statement 'Half-Yearly Financial Reports' issued in July 2007.

Our Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the Half-Yearly Financial Report based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity' issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, 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 International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) 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.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the Half-Yearly Financial Report for the six months ended 31 December 2014 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the Accounting Standards Board Statement 'Half-Yearly Financial Reports' and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

GRANT THORNTON UK LLP

Auditor London 25th February 2015

Glossary of Terms

Buyout funds

Funds that acquire controlling interests in companies with a view towards later selling those companies or taking them public

Call rate

Capital calls in the period divided by opening outstanding commitments

Capital call

Call to limited partners ("LP") to pay-in a portion of the LP's committed capital when the general partner ("GP") has identified a new investment for purchase

Co-investment

Direct shareholding in a company alongside a private equity fund

Commitment

The amount of capital that each limited partner agrees to contribute to the fund when and as requested by the GP

Cost multiple

Calculated by dividing the fund's cumulative distributions and remaining value by paid-in capital. It measures fund performance by showing the fund's total value as a multiple of cost

Distribution

Cash or stock returned to the LPs after the fund has exited from an investment

Distribution rate

Distributions for the period divided by opening portfolio value

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation ("EBITDA")

A measure of earnings before interest and taxes that exclude non-cash expenses. Valuation methods are commonly based on a comparison of private and public companies' value as a multiple of EBITDA

Enterprise value

The sum of a company's market capitalisation and total debt, less cash and cash equivalents

Exit

Realisation of an investment through trade sale, sale by public offering (including IPO), or sale to a financial buyer

Fund-of-funds

Private equity fund that, instead of making direct investments in companies, invests in a number of private equity funds to achieve broader diversification of risk, including individual manager risk

General partner ("GP")

The entity managing a private equity fund that has been established as a limited partnership, also commonly referred to as the private equity manager

Initial public offering ("IPO")

The first offering of stock by a company to the public on a regulated stock exchange

Internal rate of return ("IRR")

The IRR, a common measure of private equity performance, is calculated as an annualised compounded rate of return based on the timing of cash flows

Investment period

Period, typically five years, during which the GP is permitted to make new investments

J-Curve

Illustrates the historical tendency of private equity funds to experience capital outflows and negative returns in early years, and cash flow distributions and investment gains in future years as portfolio companies mature

Limited partner ("LP")

Institutions or individuals who commit capital to a private equity fund established as a limited partnership. Limited partners are generally protected from legal actions and any losses beyond their original investment

Liquidation

The sale of all remaining assets of a fund prior to its final cessation of operations

Management fee

Annual fee, typically charged as a percentage of LP commitments to the fund during the investment period and attenuating thereafter, intended to cover the costs of running and administering a fund

Net asset value ("NAV")

Amount by which the value of assets of a fund exceeds liabilities, reflecting the value of an investor's attributable holding

Net portfolio cash flow

Income and gains from funds following exit realisations less capital calls to finance investments or expenses

Outstanding commitments

Undrawn portion of total commitment

Paid in capital

Cumulative amount of capital that has been drawn down

Portfolio company

A company that is an investment within a private equity fund

Primaries

Commitments made to a private equity fund at the time a fund is formed

Private equity

Investments made in non-public companies through privately negotiated transactions

Secondaries

Purchasing existing private equity fund interests and commitments from an investor seeking liquidity in such funds

Uplift

Increase in value received upon realisation of an investment relative to its carrying value immediately prior to realisation

Valuation multiples

Multiple of earnings (typically EBITDA or net income) or revenue applied in valuing a business enterprise

Venture capital

Investment in early and development-stage companies, often used to finance technological product and market development

Vintage

The first year that the private equity fund makes an investment

Directors and Contacts

Directors

Tom Bartlam (Chairman) Ian Barby Sir Laurie Magnus David Melvin (with effect from 23rd February 2015) Susannah Nicklin Rhoddy Swire

Manager

Pantheon Ventures (UK) LLP Authorised and regulated by the FCA

Norfolk House 31 St. James's Square London SW1Y 4JR

Telephone: 020 7484 6200 PIP Investor Relations: [email protected] PIP website: www.pipplc.com Pantheon website: www.pantheon.com

Secretary and Registered Office

Capita Sinclair Henderson Limited

(trading as Capita Asset Services) Beaufort House 51 New North Road Exeter EX4 4EP

Telephone: 01392 412122

Auditors

Grant Thornton UK LLP

30 Finsbury Square London EC2P 2YU

Brokers

Canaccord Genuity Limited

88 Wood Street London EC2V 7QR

Depositary

BNP Paribas Securities Services 55 Moorgate London EC2R 6PA

Registrars

Capita Asset Services

The Registry 34 Beckenham Road Beckenham Kent BR3 4TU

  • * Telephone: 0871 664 0300 Calls cost 10p per minute plus network charges, lines are open 9.00 am–5.30 pm Monday–Friday
  • * Telephone from overseas: +44 (0)20 8639 3399

Solicitors

Covington & Burling LLP 265 Strand London WC2R 1BH

The PIP Share Savings Scheme

The Share Centre Ltd

PO Box 2000 Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 8ZB

Telephone: 08456 185 130 Email: [email protected] Website: www.share.com

Pantheon International Participations PLC

Norfolk House 31 St. James's Square London SW1Y 4JR United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7484 6200 Facsimile: +44 (0)20 7484 6201 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.pipplc.com

Registered in England number: 2147984 A member of the Association of Investment Companies

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