Audemars Piguet - Audemars Piguet and Governor Schwarzenegger After-School All-Stars gala raises $1.2m

Audemars Piguet and Governor Schwarzenegger After-School All-Stars gala raises $1.2m

Jun 19, 2010,20:58 PM

NEW YORK , NY – June 18, 2010 – After-School All-Stars (ASAS) hosted a star-studded gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on June 17^th, 2010. The honorees were Francois-Henry Bennahmias, President & CEO of Audemars Piguet North America, and ASAS New York President Mary Perry. Highlights for the evening included remarks from California Governor Schwarzenegger, a live auction including the special pre-sale of an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Legacy timepiece scheduled for general market release in March 2011, a testimonial from ASAS alumni Shavone Williams, musical performances by singer Siedah Garrett, 8-year old pianist/composer Emily Bear, Dejahnee Richardson and Team 316, Carla Bennahmias & Lauren Legato, and emceed by Fox 5 Good Day NY host Rosanna Scotto. Special appearance by Fabolous and Audemars Piguet brand ambassador PGA golfer DJ Trahan.

AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS BENEFIT GALA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL IN NYC RAISES $1.2 MILLION

Founder and honorary chair CA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and 400 guests celebrated with musical performances and live auction

The live auction conducted by Sotheby’s Eliza Osborne resulted in over $500,000 for After-School All-Stars. Audemars Piguet watch auction, several lots including unique Schwarzenegger memorabilia; sales results as follows:

AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE

Arnold Schwarzenegger Chronograph

Sold for $60,000

AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE

Chronograph with the Governor’s seal taken directly from the Governor’s wrist

Sold for $100,000 plus an additional $25,000 contributed by Francois Bennahmias on behalf of Audemars Piguet

AUDEMARS PIGUET JULES AUDEMARS

Dual time with the Governor’s seal

Sold for $40,000

AUDEMARS PIGUET JULES AUDEMARS

Perpetual Calendar with the Governor’s seal

Sold for $50,000

AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE LEGAC Y

The eighth watch co-designed by AP and Governor Schwarzenegger in ten years. Limited-edition series of 1,500. From the sale of this collection, Audemars Piguet has committed an additional $1m to the Foundation.

The first piece in the series to deliver to the winner in December sold for $100,000

The second in the series was also sold for $95,000

Founded in 1992, After-school All-Stars is a national organization that provides comprehensive after school and summer programs for at-risk children in thirteen cities throughout the country. Through donated funds, ASAS provides engaging activities to nearly 80,000 kids annually. The programs are designed to improve the participants’ lives by incorporating academic support, enrichment, and health & physical fitness. The NY Chapter was established in 1996 and has served thousands of New York’s neediest children.

The event was made possible by the generosity of co-chairs Dan Fireman and Andrew Spellman, and honored two individuals who have supported the charity for over a decade.

Francois-Henry Bennahmias, President and CEO of Audemars Piguet North America was honored for his personal commitment and Audemars Piguet’s corporate support of ASAS, having been responsible for raising over $8 million for the organization through the creation of limited edition watch lines and special events.

“Our entire U.S. charitable efforts started with Governor Schwarzenegger and After-School All-Stars and this relationship has undoubtedly been the inspiration for our never-ending commitment to always giving back,” said Francois-Henry Bennahmias. “After a decade of working together and as a brand still in the hands of the original founding family, Audemars Piguet considers After-School All-Stars a member of this family. We are proud and humbled by the work we have done to make a difference in the lives of so many children.”

Mary Perry , President of the New York Chapter, was honored for her outstanding service and leadership of the programs which began with her position as a member of the New York City Sports Commission throughout the Giuliani administration. She has been a member of the ASAS New York board since 1997 and became its President in 2007.

“Being able to give back to these amazing children is so rewarding for me,” said Mary Perry. “I hold this charity dear in my heart. If my hard work helps to improve the life of even one child, it is absolutely worth it.”

All of the net proceeds will benefit the organization and help to maintain these much-needed programs.

About After-School All-Stars

Founded by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992, After-School All-Stars is a leading national provider of year-round, school-based, comprehensive after-school programs that equip children with the skills and experiences needed to become productive members of the 21^st century workforce. Every day, children participate in free programs that include academic support, enrichment opportunities, and health/fitness activities. The organization’s mission is to keep children safe and help them succeed in school and in life. Nearly 80,000 children from families of poverty benefit in 13 U.S. areas: Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area and South Florida. In NY, the chapter has served over 20,000 youth from New York City including children from public housing and homeless facilities, through daily after-school and summer programs, CampUs and Summertimes. CampUs was created with St. John’s University and funded by the 21^st CCLC and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). To learn more about ASAS, visit www.as-as.org .