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AP Alternative Assets Releases Its Financial Statements Relating to the Period Ended December 31, 2006



    AP Alternative Assets, L.P. (Euronext Amsterdam: AAA) today
    released its financial results for the period from June 15, 2006
    (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2006, subsequent to the
    close of trading on March 22, 2007 on Euronext Amsterdam N.V.'s
    Eurolist by Euronext.

    AAA invests its capital through, and is the sole limited partner
    of, AAA Investments, L.P., which is referred to as the Investment
    Partnership. At December 31, 2006, the Investment Partnership's
    portfolio was allocated to private equity and capital markets
    investments as follows: 22% in co-investments alongside Apollo
    Investment Fund VI; 55% in the Apollo Strategic Value Offshore Fund,
    Ltd. ("Apollo Strategic Value Fund"); and 23% in AP Investment Europe
    Limited ("Apollo Investment Europe").

    Results of Operations

    As of December 31, 2006, the net asset value of AAA approximated
    $1,917 million, or $19.86 per common unit, compared to $1,850 million
    or $19.16 per common unit as of September 30, 2006.

    Operating results for AAA were highlighted by the following:

    -- Investment income was $29.1 million, which represented
    interest and dividend income from cash management activities.

    -- General and administrative expenses were $4.4 million, which
    included both direct and allocated expenses for professional
    services, fees and other administrative costs.

    -- Net unrealized appreciation of AAA's limited partner interests
    in the Investment Partnership was $71.1 million due to the net
    underlying increase in the unrealized value of investments
    held by the Investment Partnership.

    -- The net increase in net assets resulting from operations was
    $95.8 million for the period from inception through December
    31, 2006.

    Operating results for the Investment Partnership were highlighted
    by the following:

    -- Investment income was $29.1 million, which represented
    interest and dividend income from cash management activities.

    -- General and administrative expenses were $3.1 million, which
    primarily relates to organization costs and other fees for
    professional services.

    -- At December 31, 2006, investments were recorded at fair value
    which resulted in net unrealized appreciation totaling
    approximately $71.2 million due to increased value in the
    Investment Partnership's positions in the Apollo Strategic
    Value Fund, Apollo Investment Europe, as well as direct
    private equity co-investments.

    -- The net increase in net assets resulting from operations was
    $97.2 million for the period from inception through December
    31, 2006.

    Investments

    As of December 31, 2006, AAA's investments consist of $1,919
    million invested in AAA Investments, L.P., which underlying portfolio
    consists of investments approximating $1.1 billion as follows:

    -- Investments aggregating $848.6 million in Apollo-sponsored
    funds:

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    -- $595.1 million in Apollo Strategic Value Offshore Fund,
    Limited

    -- $253.5 million in AP Investment Europe Limited
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    -- Co-investments alongside Apollo Investment Fund VI aggregating
    $239.6 million as follows:

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    -- $56.6 million in Momentive Performance Materials Holdings,
    Inc.

    -- $54.8 million in Rexnord Corporation

    -- $43.7 million in Verso Paper Holdings LLC

    -- $43.3 million in Berry Plastics Group, Inc.

    -- $41.2 million in CEVA Logistics
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    Subsequent to December 31, 2006 and through March 10, 2007, AAA
    Investments, L.P. made an additional co-investment in one portfolio
    company, Jacuzzi Brands, and three of the five portfolio companies
    have distributed a combined total of approximately $115.1 million of
    dividends or approximately 42% of our original co-investments in those
    companies. The proceeds consist of $36.0 million from CEVA Logistics,
    $51.8 million from Rexnord and $27.3 million from Verso Paper. The
    following describes the co-investment made:

    -- a co-investment of approximately $47.8 million in Jacuzzi
    Brands, a global leader in whirlpool baths, outdoor spas and
    shower products marketed under the Jacuzzi, Sundance Spas,
    Bathcraft and Astracast brands. Upon the completion of our
    co-investment in Jacuzzi Brands, the Zurn business unit of
    Jacuzzi Brands was acquired by Rexnord. This was an existing
    investment representing approximately $34.4 million of the
    co-investment amount.

    Additional investments were also made as follows:

    -- investments in Apollo Investment Europe approximating $87.4
    million;

    -- investments of $65.0 million in Apollo Asia Opportunity Fund;
    and

    -- an investment of $53.6 million in an opportunistic investment.

    Subsequent to December 31, 2006, and through March 10, 2007, in
    addition to another $100 million commitment to Apollo Asia Opportunity
    Fund, we made the following co-investment commitments, which are
    estimated at approximately $350.0 million:

    -- a co-investment commitment in Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.,
    one of the premier gaming and lodging companies in the world,
    with a #1 or #2 share in each market in which it competes. The
    company owns, operates, or manages 56 casinos in eight
    countries, representing approximately 40,000 hotel rooms and 3
    million square feet of casino gaming space under the Harrah's,
    Caesars, Horseshoe and Bally's brand names, among others;

    -- a co-investment commitment in Realogy Corporation, a leading
    provider of residential real estate and relocation services in
    the world. Through its portfolio of leading brands (Coldwell
    Banker, Century 21, Sotheby's International Realty, ERA,
    Corcoran Group and Coldwell Banker Commercial), Realogy is the
    world's largest real estate brokerage franchisor and the
    largest U.S. residential real estate brokerage firm. Realogy
    is also the largest U.S. provider and a leading global
    provider of outsourced employee relocation services and a
    provider of title and settlement services;

    -- a co-investment commitment in Oceania Cruise Holdings, Inc., a
    leading cruise line focused on the destination-oriented, upper
    premium cruise market. Oceania owns three 684-berth vessels
    and offers itineraries in the Mediterranean, Far East, South
    America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand; and

    -- a co-investment commitment in Smart & Final Inc., a Los
    Angeles-based operator of 185 non-membership warehouses under
    the Smart & Final name that sell perishable and non-perishable
    food items, beverages, paper products, cleaning supplies,
    cooking equipment and janitorial supplies to both the
    traditional household customer and small business owners.
    These stores are located in Northern and Southern California,
    Nevada, Arizona and Mexico. In addition, the company operates
    52 wholesale cash-and-carry warehouse stores under the Cash &
    Carry banner in Oregon, Washington and California that sell to
    "mom and pop" restaurant owners that are too small to purchase
    their products from the large foodservice companies.

    Whether these commitments will be consummated depends on the
    satisfaction of a number of conditions, some or all of which may not
    be in our control. No assurances can be made as to whether or when
    these commitments will be consummated, if at all.

    Information for Investors - Teleconference and Webcast

    AAA will discuss its financial results during a conference call on
    Thursday, March 22, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. CET (Amsterdam) / 2:00 p.m. GMT
    (Guernsey/London) / 10:00 a.m. EST (New York).

    All interested parties are welcome to participate. You can access
    the conference call by dialing 20 717 6857 within The Netherlands or
    31 20 717 6857 outside of The Netherlands approximately 5-10 minutes
    prior to the call. When prompted, callers should reference "AAA
    Earnings Call". You can access an archived replay of the call via the
    company's website at www.apolloalternativeassets.com through April 13,
    2007.

    About AAA

    AP Alternative Assets was established by Apollo and is a
    closed-end limited partnership established under the laws of Guernsey.
    Apollo is a leading private equity, debt and capital markets investor
    with 16 years of experience investing across the capital structure of
    leveraged companies. AP Alternative Assets is managed by Apollo
    Alternative Assets and invests in, and co-invests with, Apollo's
    private-equity and capital markets investment funds.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements.
    Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because
    they relate to future events and circumstances. Such statements are
    based on currently available operating, financial and competitive
    information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that
    could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from
    the historical experience and expressed or implied expectations of
    AAA. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking
    statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on
    which they are made and AAA does not undertake to update its
    forward-looking statements unless required by law.

    Financial Schedules Follow

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    AP ALTERNATIVE ASSETS, L.P.
    STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
    FOR THE PERIOD FROM JUNE 15, 2006
    (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO DECEMBER 31, 2006
    (Amounts in thousands)
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    NET INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCATED FROM
    AAA INVESTMENTS, L.P.
    Dividend and interest income $ 29,090
    Expenses (3,097)
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    25,993

    EXPENSES - General and administrative expenses (1,335)
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    NET INVESTMENT INCOME 24,658
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    NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION OF INVESTMENT IN AAA
    INVESTMENTS, L.P. 71,121
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    NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $ 95,779
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    AP ALTERNATIVE ASSETS, L.P.
    STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006
    (Amounts in thousands, except units and per unit amounts)
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    ASSETS - Investment in AAA Investments, L.P. (cost of
    $1,822,816) $ 1,918,723

    LIABILITIES - Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,333
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    NET ASSETS $ 1,917,390
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    NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
    Partners' capital contributions, net (96,546,000 common
    units outstanding) $ 1,822,818
    Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 95,779
    Partners' capital distributions (1,207)
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    $ 1,917,390
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    Net asset value per common unit $ 19.86
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    Market price at December 31, 2006 $ 18.50
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    AAA INVESTMENTS, L.P.
    STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
    FOR THE PERIOD FROM JUNE 15, 2006
    (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS) TO DECEMBER 31, 2006
    (Amounts in thousands)
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    INVESTMENT INCOME - Interest and gains from short-term
    investments $ 29,106

    EXPENSES - General and administrative expenses 3,099
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    NET INVESTMENT INCOME 26,007

    Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments 71,160
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    NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $ 97,167
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    AAA INVESTMENTS, L.P.
    STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
    AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006
    (Amounts in thousands)
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    ASSETS:
    Investments:
    Investment in Apollo Strategic Value Offshore Fund,
    Limited., at fair value (cost of $550,000) $ 595,081
    Investment in AP Investment Europe Limited, at fair
    value (cost of $238,674) 253,549
    Co-investments in Apollo Investment Fund VI, at fair
    value (cost of $228,385) 239,590
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    1,088,220
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    Cash and cash equivalents 832,371
    Other receivables 224
    Other assets 644
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    TOTAL ASSETS 1,921,459
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    LIABILITIES:
    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,684
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    NET ASSETS $ 1,919,775
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    NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
    Partners' capital contributions $ 1,822,608
    Net increase in net assets resulting from operations 97,167
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    $ 1,919,775
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