Interim Management Statement

PANTHEON INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATIONS PLC INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT (UNAUDITED) FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31st MARCH 2009 Pantheon International Participations PLC ("PIP" or the "Company") presents its interim management statement for the period from 1st January 2009 to 31st March 2009. This constitutes the Company's second interim management statement in the financial year ending 30th June 2009, as required by the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 4.3. This interim management statement summarises information as at 31st March 2009 and any further developments up to 18th May 2009. Investment Objective PIP's primary investment objective is to maximise capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity funds and, occasionally, directly in private companies. Cash Balance and Remaining Facilities As at 31st March 2009, PIP had £14.2m in cash. In addition at 31st March 2009, PIP had remaining undrawn £30m of its £150m available bank loan facility and £150m of standby commitments to subscribe for redeemable shares. It should be noted that, if called, £49.5m of the proceeds from a redeemable share issue under the standby commitments would be needed to repay the outstanding loan notes. As such, PIP's available financing capacity stood at £144.7m at 31st March 2009. Gearing A total amount equal to £120m was drawn down under PIP's loan facilities at 31st March 2009. In addition, the Company has outstanding £49.5m of unsecured subordinated loan notes. Calls and Distributions During the quarter ended 31st March 2009 PIP received distributions from private equity assets of £8.9 million. PIP invested £21.8 million in private equity assets. Outstanding Commitments PIP has made no new commitments to new investments. Outstanding commitments to investments, which are likely to be called over a number of years, stood at £ 686.6m at 31st March 2009 calculated using exchange rates as at that date. Performance The Ordinary share price decreased by 14% to 207.0p and the Redeemable share price decreased by 51% to 155.0p during the quarter. Since 31st March the share price of both the Ordinary and Redeemable shares has increased to 386.5p and 380.0p respectively as at 18th May 2009. The NAV per share calculated as at 31st March 2009 will be published shortly. Tom Bartlam Chairman 19th May 2009 The views information and data in this announcement should not be deemed as a financial promotion or recommendation. Shareholders are advised that this statement is unaudited. For further information please visit PIP's website at: www.pipplc.com or contact: Andrew Lebus Pantheon Ventures Ltd Tel: 020 7484 6200
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