MANAMA, 11 October 2004 — “Value” has been the theme of the closing addresses made by Investcorp president and chief executive officer, Nemir Kirdar, at a series of meetings involving Investcorp’s directors, strategic partnership group members and shareholders, which started in Bahrain and came to a close in Berlin, Germany, this week. In particular, Kirdar paid tribute to the contribution of Investcorp’s shareholders, whom he described as “owners and partners.” Kirdar had opened the meetings by welcoming delegates to events designed to enable them to have a closer insight into Investcorp’s people, its management, its capabilities and its professional talents and skills.