Inv Obj & Perf Update

Close AllBlue Fund Limited 02 August 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2 August 2007 CLOSE ALLBLUE FUND LIMITED (THE 'COMPANY') MONTHLY PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR JUNE 2007 INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE Close AllBlue Fund Limited (the 'Company') is a Guernsey incorporated, closed-ended investment company. The investment objective of the Company is to provide its Sterling, US Dollar and Euro shareholders with consistent long-term capital growth through an investment policy of investing substantially all of each share class' assets in the Sterling, US Dollar and Euro shares in AllBlue Limited respectively. AllBlue Limited provides access to a portfolio of seven diversified strategies managed by BlueCrest Capital Management L.P. and managers with close links to BlueCrest. These include the BlueCrest flagship fund with a mixed arbitrage strategy (BlueCrest Capital International Limited), an equity long/short fund (BlueCrest Equity Fund Limited), an emerging markets macro strategy fund (BlueCrest Emerging Markets Fund Limited) and a systematic trading process fund (BlueTrend Fund Limited). The net asset values ('NAV') of the Company's Shares as at the close of business on 29 June 2007 were:- Total Return Last Since NAV Last Month Quarter Launch** Sterling Shares £1.0839 0.56% 0.64% 10.60% US Dollar Shares $1.0862 0.53% 0.65% 10.81% Euro Shares EUR 1.0644 0.42% 0.25% 8.60% *The figures are based on the estimated NAV at the month end. **Based on opening NAV, being the Issue Price less Formation and Initial Expenses, of £0.9802 per Sterling Share, $0.9802 per US Dollar Share and EUR 0.9802 per Euro Share. PERFORMANCE REPORT OF ALLBLUE LIMITED FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2007 The following portfolio performance report for AllBlue Limited has been provided to the Company by BlueCrest Capital Management Limited. Whilst the Company believes that the information has been received from a reliable source, the Company is not able to verify the information and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the comments made or figures given in the report, and neither should any responsibility be implied. REPORT BY BLUECREST ON ALLBLUE LIMITED Investments in: % of Capital By Sector % Return Weighted Return Mixed Arb 24% 48% 0.12% 0.03% Systematic 22% 86% 3.02% 0.65% Equity 19% 42% -1.77% -0.35% Low Beta 1% 93% 2.58% 0.03% Emerging Markets 22% 25% 0.85% 0.18% Credit Arb 8% 42% 1.01% 0.08% WestHarbor 4% 0% -0.39% -0.02% Total 100% 0.61% AllBlue returns were up by an estimated +0.61% in June. While most strategies remained flat, Systematic and Equity stood out in their polar performance differences. Systematic remained the driving force behind returns (+3.02%), while Equity eroded performance gains (-1.77%). Mixed Arbitrage returns were 0.12%, with Equity Derivatives continuing to be the main impetus. RV, FX and Trade Finance were also up, but most gains were dissipated by Equity and Rates. Equity Derivatives, the strongest performer within the strategy this month, provided positive returns from gains in long credit options in Europe, various index out-performance structures, dispersion structures and pure equity long vol (single name). Within RV, losses in the core, mean-reverting, traditional relative value side of the business were offset by strong gains in volatility positioning (within the relative value group). There is intended to be a natural diversification between these two core areas of the relative value group, and this worked extremely well in what would otherwise have been a tough June. Within Rates, gains on long-vega positions were offset by losses on USD curve trades taken through long premium positions. Continuing an outperformance run from the last three months, Systematic was up 3.02%, taking the YTD to 14.56%. The main contributions came from FX, with most currencies providing good strong returns for the model. Fuelled by oil, Energies reversed their downward slope from last month to provide a good return in June. Bonds were up and Equities were flat. Interest Rates, the main contributor for May, were slightly down, as were metals. Despite June being choppy (as per 2006), Emerging Markets had a good month at 0.85%. Investors were caught between sub-prime fears and the seemingly ongoing positive growth story for most Emerging Market Economies. Once again, Brazilian Equities provided good returns, particularly our utilities and property stocks. On the local markets side, we saw a strong performance from our Eastern European Rates portfolios where we held long positions in Hungarian bonds (net flat on the month) vs short positions in Poland (wider by 38bps) and Czech Republic (wider by 48bps) via derivatives. Overall, it appears the summer markets are upon us; therefore, recent thin and volatile trading conditions are likely to continue. During a month in which global developed market indices fell from record highs, the Equity Fund was down 1.77%. Long positions fell 3.3% and the short book contributed 1.6%. Chemicals and technology outperformed, while the Industrial Goods and Finance sectors dampened performance. The portfolio underwent a restructure during the month and, as a result, gross and beta adjusted exposure were reduced. The benefits of the restructure will be discussed in detail in the forthcoming Equity Fund monthly letter. WestHarbor was down for the second time this year at -0.41%. The fund had a mixed month, in which several long-standing positions faired very well, but one strong position declined due to a bidding war and others were affected by interest rate exposures. The portfolio remains market neutral, although gross gearing, having declined last month, has risen again (but still remains below the levels earlier this year). Credit Arbitrage posted a return of 1.33%, performance being driven mainly by Index Arbitrage (approximately half), followed by Correlation and 'Other'. Inter-Credit and Equities were also up and Intra-Credit was roughly flat. Disclaimer: This publication is issued by Close AllBlue Fund Limited (the 'Company') for informational purposes exclusively to and for the benefit only of shareholders in the Company and to no one else; and accordingly the Company accepts no responsibility for the use any third party might make of the information herein contained and neither is any responsibility implied. Information on AllBlue Limited and its underlying funds have been provided to the Company by BlueCrest Capital Management Limited and the Company is not responsible for, nor does it warrant, the accuracy of such information. Although BlueCrest Capital Management Limited believes that the information on AllBlue Limited and its underlying funds is materially correct, no warranty is given as to the accuracy of the information provided. This publication may not be relied upon in evaluating the merits of investing in any securities referred to herein. Neither is it intended as and is not to be taken as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security, nor does it constitute an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction, including those in which such an offer or solicitation is not authorised or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such a solicitation or offer. Where in this document an estimate of the Net Asset Value of a share in the Company is given, although the information is believed to be materially correct, no warranty is given as to the accuracy of the information provided. The Company's underlying investment programme is speculative in nature and entails substantial risks. The underlying investments may be subject to sudden and large falls in price or value and there could be a large loss upon realisation which could equal the total amount originally invested. Further information about Shares in Close AllBlue Fund Limited may be found on the Company's website at www.closeallbluefund.com. For further Company shareholder information about investing in the Company contact: Richard Killingbeck or Roland Kitson of Close Investments Limited, Tel: London 020 7426 4000. Neither this press release nor any part of it may be released, mailed, transmitted, copied, distributed, taken or otherwise sent in or into the United States of America, Canada, Australia or Japan. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of United States of America, Canada, Australia or Japanese Securities laws. Anson Fund Managers Limited Company Secretary. Tel: Guernsey 01481 722260 END OF ANNOUNCEMENT E&OE - in transmission This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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