Princess' NAV increased by 1.2% in July

News Release

Guernsey, 25 August 2011

Princess' net asset value increased by 1.2% in July

The net asset value (NAV) of Princess Private Equity Holding Limited (Princess) increased by 1.2% in July to end the month at EUR 8.96 per share. This helped to boost Princess' NAV growth for the year-to-date to a solid 5.7%. Once again portfolio company developments proved the main performance driver, as value creation initiatives by Princess' portfolio companies continued to bear fruit.

The single largest contributor to NAV growth over the month was General Nutrition Centers (GNC), the US-based nutritional supplements retailer. Though partly realized through an IPO in April 2011, GNC remains Princess' largest portfolio company holding. GNC was revalued higher in July after its share price gained on its solid second quarter earnings results and increased sales forecasts for 2011. Contrary to recent trends, foreign exchange movements also contributed positively (0.5%) to Princess' NAV, as the US dollar appreciated against the euro.

In July Princess' net cash position remained stable, with investment and distribution activity somewhat subdued in comparison to previous months. The Company received capital calls of EUR 5.9 million and distributions of EUR 4.7 million in July, though the latter did not yet include distribution proceeds from the Jack Wolfskin exit, which was also announced during the month.

Overall, Princess' balance sheet remains in a healthy position, with net liquidity of 5.2% of NAV and an overcommitment ratio (including credit line) of 9.89%. As a result of the future focus on direct investments, unfunded commitments should continue to decrease considerably over the medium-term and future cashflow visibility is likely to improve further. This strong balance sheet position in combination with the dividend target of 5% to 8% of NAV should continue to support the Company's share price, as equity markets have entered a phase of heightened volatility.

Further information is available in the monthly report which can be accessed via:

http://www.princess-privateequity.net/financialreports

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About Princess

Princess is an investment holding company founded in 1999 and domiciled in Guernsey. It invests, inter alia, in private equity and private debt investments. Princess is advised in its investment activities by Partners Group AG, a global private markets investment management firm with over EUR 20 billion in investment programs under management in private equity, private debt, private real estate and private infrastructure. Princess aims to provide shareholders with long-term capital growth and an attractive dividend yield. Princess is traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: PEY1) and on the London Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: PEY). Further information: www.princess-privateequity.net

Contacts

Princess Private Equity Holding Limited:

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www.princess-privateequity.net

Registered Number: 35241

Media enquiries:

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Tel.: +41 41 768 83 72

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