1. NIS Himlung Himal Expedition CGEY NIS Global NIS France NIS HIMLUNG HIMAL EXPEDITION Cap Gemini Ernst & Young’s Sponsoring Project April 2001

2. NIS Himlung Himal Expedition CGEY NIS Global NIS France Ambitious objectives... This expedition will be the first French attempt on this remote more than 7,000m peak, located the border between China and Nepal Depending on conditions, reach an unknown peak, once up there, via a more than 2 km ridge higher than 7,000 m. This peak has never been reached. One member of the team, specialised in extreme skiing, also forecasts to downhill skiing from the peak, which would also be a very first try. No external or professional assistance starting from base camp (4.850 m)

3. NIS Himlung Himal Expedition CGEY NIS Global NIS France Location of the Expedition Annapurna Himlung Himal

4. NIS Himlung Himal Expedition CGEY NIS Global NIS France Some Project’s details... Himlung Himal peak: 7,126 m  Next to Annapurna Expedition will start on 15th April 2001 and will last 8 weeks Equipment: more than 500 Kg carried by the team

5. NIS Himlung Himal Expedition CGEY NIS Global NIS France The team The team is composed of 10 people  6 men and 4 women  ranging in age from 29 (O. Soudieux – NIS France) to 49 No professional in the team !  Some of them already had very high-altitude experiences (more than 7000 and 8000m summits) All are mountaineers and mountains are their passion.

6. NIS Himlung Himal Expedition CGEY NIS Global NIS France Timeframe Direct or via Annapurna trekking ReturnTrekking Katmandou 3 days Katmandou 3 days Walk to Base Camp (4850m) 9 days Walk to Base Camp (4850m) 9 days High Altitude Acclimation & Summit 3 to 5 weeks High Altitude Acclimation & Summit 3 to 5 weeks Expedition Bus 1 d Bus 1 d April 15th June 10th

7. NIS Himlung Himal Expedition CGEY NIS Global NIS France Budget Individual materials Shared equipment (Gamow bag, ropes…) Nepal Agency  Summit rights + visa  materials transport from/to base camp Plane (people + cargo) High Altitude Food TOTAL 334.000 FF 40.250 FF 141.450 FF 55.500 FF 20.000 FF 590,700 FF

8. NIS Himlung Himal Expedition CGEY NIS Global NIS France Benefits for CGE&Y Some pictures & experience of adventure  could be used on various supports  intranet, internet, brochures, clients, advert  for internal & external communication  CGEY "people" dimension  The employer of choice ! By sponsoring this expedition, CGEY  Reinforce the image of leader  Reinforce our values Boldness, Freedom, Team Spirit, Honesty, Modesty, Trust, Fun  Encourage people to undertake team projects and exposure to real challenges  Make people dream!

9. NIS Himlung Himal Expedition CGEY NIS Global NIS France Himal Himlung expedition & public communications Before the expedition  French television reporting, on Saturday March 3rd  Two reports published yet, in "Dauphine Libéré", a local newspaper  Expedition description on www.clubalpin.com After the expedition  An official conference at Grenoble to present the expedition with pictures  At least three other articles are foreseen after the expedition,  including 2 in national audience specialised magazines ("Montagne Magazine" & " Trek Magazine")

10. NIS Himlung Himal Expedition CGEY NIS Global NIS France Ethics, philosophy of the team We know this expedition is risky... The expedition preparation represents an important workload...... project & risk management are part of the game ! Plan and live the whole adventure by ourselves Eager to discover local life by spending some time in villages with Tibetan and Nepali people Compliant with CGE&Y values Boldness, Freedom, Team Spirit, Honesty, Modesty, Trust, Fun

11. NIS Himlung Himal Expedition CGEY NIS Global NIS France Cap Gemini Ernst & Young CGEY NIS: the sponsor of choice ! CGEY NIS Questions ? NisExpe@capgemini.fr