aberdeen Trusts

To maximise long-term total return from a portfolio made up predominantly of smaller quoted companies (with a market cap of up to approximately USD 1.5bn at the time of investment) in the economies of Asia and Australasia, ex Japan.

To provide investors with a total return primarily through investing in Asia Pacific securities, including those with an above average yield. The Company aims to grow its dividends over time.

To target a total portfolio return of LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus 5.5% p.a. (net of fees) over rolling five-year periods through investments from the widest range of asset classes.

To provide shareholders with an above average income from their equity investment while also providing real growth in capital and income by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting mainly of quoted UK equities.

To provide a regular and attractive level of income and capital growth from investing in high quality European logistics real estate.

To provide shareholders with long-term capital appreciation by investment in companies which are incorporated in India, or which derive significant revenue or profit from India.

To achieve long term capital growth by investment in UK quoted smaller companies.

The objective is long-term capital growth through investment in Asia, with the exception of Japan and Australasia. Investments are made primarily in stock markets in the region, principally in large companies.

To achieve growth of income and capital from a portfolio invested mainly in companies listed or quoted in the UK.

To achieve a high and growing income combined with capital growth through investment in a portfolio principally of UK equities.

To achieve an above average dividend yield, with long term growth in dividends and capital ahead of inflation, by investing principally in global equities.

To invest principally in the ordinary shares of UK quoted companies, and in preference shares, convertibles and other fixed income securities with above average yields.