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Global and EAFE Plus Update

Global and EAFE Plus Update. Paul Markham, Investment manager, Global Equities June 2008. Newton’s appeal – Our process delivers. Newton EAFE Plus Composite Versus MSCI EAFE NDR Index. Performance relative to the Index (%). Underperformance. Outperformance. Stock picking with conviction

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Global and EAFE Plus Update

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  1. Global and EAFE Plus Update Paul Markham, Investment manager, Global Equities June 2008

  2. Newton’s appeal – Our process delivers Newton EAFE Plus Composite Versus MSCI EAFE NDR Index Performance relative to the Index(%) Underperformance Outperformance • Stock picking with conviction • Overall strong performance regardless of investment environment • High information ratios – strong risk adjusted returns • The process has been in place for nearly 30 years Please see appendix for full disclosure information Source: Internal Composite*Period to 31/05/2008, USD Our performance has stood the test of time

  3. Portfolio constructionEAFE PLUS Versus EAFE NDR Index (as of 31 May, 2008) Key sector positions compared to the MSCI World(%) Relative position to benchmark (%) underweight overweight Source: Newton as at 31/05/08Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time without notice and should not be construed as investment recommendations Stock selection driving allocations

  4. Portfolio constructionEAFE Plus vs. MSCI EAFE NDR Index (as of 31 May, 2008) Relative position to benchmark(%) • Key country positions compared to the MSCI World Index(%) underweight overweight Source: Newton as at 31/05/08 Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time without notice and should not be construed as investment recommendations Stock selection driving regional allocations

  5. Newton’s appeal – Our process delivers Newton Global Equity Institutional Composite Versus MSCI World NDR Index • Stock picking with conviction • Overall strong performance regardless of investment environment • High information ratios – strong risk adjusted returns • The process has worked for nearly 30 years Performance relative to the Index (%) Underperformance Outperformance • Exceeded benchmark in 11 of the last 12 calendar years • Annualised outperformance since composite inception (Apr 1, 95 – May 31, 08): +4.6% p.a. (gross) • 10 year information ratio 1.0* (gross) Please see appendix for full disclosure information Source: Internal Composite*Period to 31/03/2008, USD Our performance has stood the test of time

  6. Portfolio constructionGlobal Equity vs. MSCI World NDR Index (as of 31 May, 2008) Key sector positions compared to the MSCI World(%) Relative position to benchmark (%) underweight overweight Source: Newton as at 31/05/08Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time without notice and should not be construed as investment recommendations Stock selection driving allocations

  7. Portfolio constructionGlobal Equity vs. MSCI World NDR Index (as of 31 May, 2008) Relative position to benchmark(%) • Key country positions compared to the MSCI World Index(%) underweight overweight Source: Newton as at 31/05/08 Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time without notice and should not be construed as investment recommendations Stock selection driving regional allocations

  8. Newton Global Equity Institutional CompositeAnnual Disclosure Presentation Newton Global Equity Institutional Composite contains fully discretionary equity portfolios that invest in global equities including emerging markets, which may include stocks that do not form part of the benchmark and for comparison purposes is measured against the FTSE World and MSCI World indices. Returns include the effect of foreign currency exchange rates.  • Newton has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). • ‘Newton’ refers to the following group of affiliated companies: Newton Investment Management Limited, Newton Capital Management Limited, Newton International Investment Management Limited, Newton Capital Management LLC and Newton Fund Managers (CI) Limited. Assets under management include assets managed by all of these companies except Newton Capital Management LLC, which provides marketing services in the U.S. for Newton Capital Management Limited Except for Newton Capital Management LLC and Newton Capital Management Limited, none of the other Newton companies offer services in the U.S. The firm maintains a complete list and description of composites, which is available upon request. • Results are based on fully discretionary accounts under management, including those accounts no longer with the firm. Non-fee-paying accounts are not included in this composite.Capital gains, dividend and interest received may be subject to withholding tax imposed by the country of originand such taxes may not be recoverable. The FTSE and MSCI Index ranges are calculated gross of withholding taxes. Past performance is not indicative of future results  • The U.S. Dollar is the currency used to express performance. Further information regarding the exchange rates used is available upon request. Returns are presented net and gross of management fees and include the reinvestment of all income. Actual returns will be reduced by investment advisory fees and other expenses that may be incurred in the management of the account. The fee schedule appropriate for this presentation starts at 0.25% per annum subject to a minimum of £100,000, however, individual fees are negotiated on an account by account basis. The annual composite dispersion presented is an equal-weighted standard deviation calculated for the accounts in the composite the entire year.  • Carve-outs are included in this composite and performance reflects required total segment plus cash returns using a pro-rated cash allocation. Carve-outs from composite 720001 comprise 2.8% of this composite at the end of 2006.   • The Newton Global Equity Institutional Composite was created 3Q00.  • Newton has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ®). For each of the years from 1996 to 2005, Newton has been verified by an independent verifier. Copies of the verification reports are available upon request. Additional information regarding the firm’s policies and procedures for calculating and reporting performance results is available upon request. N.A. - Information is not statistically meaningful due to an insufficient number of portfolios in the composite for the entire year.

  9. Newton EAFE (Global Equity ex U.S.) Plus Composite Annual Disclosure Presentation N.A. - Information is not statistically meaningful due to an insufficient number of portfolios in the composite for the entire year.* Part period return – Composite inception 1st November 1997. • Newton EAFE (Global Equity ex US) Plus Composite contains fully discretionary segregated portfolios that invest in global equity markets with the exception of North America and for comparison purposes is measured against the MSCI EAFE Index. This composite comprises portfolios that invest in global equities including emerging markets, which may include stocks that do not form part of the benchmark. Returns include the effect of foreign currency exchange rates.   • Newton has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). • ‘Newton’ refers to the following group of affiliated companies: Newton Investment Management Limited, Newton Capital Management Limited, Newton International Investment Management Limited, Newton Capital Management LLC and Newton Fund Managers (CI) Limited. Assets under management include assets managed by all of these companies except Newton Capital Management LLC, which provides marketing services in the U.S. for Newton Capital Management Limited Except for Newton Capital Management LLC and Newton Capital Management Limited, none of the other Newton companies offer services in the U.S. The firm maintains a complete list and description of composites, which is available upon request. • Results are based on fully discretionary accounts under management, including those accounts no longer with the firm. Non-fee-paying accounts are not included in this composite.Capital gains, dividend and interest received may be subject to withholding tax imposed by the country of originand such taxes may not be recoverable. The MSCI Index range is calculated gross of withholding taxes. Past performance is not indicative of future results.   • The U.S. Dollar is the currency used to express performance. Further information regarding the exchange rates used is available upon request. Returns are presented net and gross of management fees and include the reinvestment of all income. Actual returns will be reduced by investment advisory fees and other expenses that may be incurred in the management of the account. The fee schedule appropriate for this presentation starts at 0.25% per annum subject to a minimum of £100,000, however, individual fees are negotiated on an account by account basis. • The Newton Global Equity (ex US) Composite was created 4Q04.  • Newton has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ®). For each of the years from 1996 to 2005, Newton has been verified by an independent verifier. Copies of the verification reports are available upon request. Additional information regarding the firm’s policies and procedures for calculating and reporting performance results is available upon request.

  10. Important information • Newton Capital Management Limited • ‘Newton’ refers to the following group of affiliated companies: Newton Investment Management Limited, Newton Capital Management Limited, Newton International Investment Management Limited, Newton Capital Management LLC and Newton Fund Managers (CI) Limited. Assets under management include assets managed by all of these companies except Newton Capital Management LLC, which provides marketing services in the U.S. for Newton Capital Management Limited Except for Newton Capital Management LLC and Newton Capital Management Limited, none of the other Newton companies offer services in the U.S. • Past performance is not a guide to future returns. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the original amount invested. The value of overseas securities will be influenced by fluctuations in exchange rates. If part of the portfolio is invested in sub-investment grade bonds, which typically have a low credit rating and carry a high degree of default risk, then please be aware that this can affect the capital value of your investment. If the portfolio has exposure to hedge funds, gold, private equity and property via publicly quoted transferable securities, then there are additional risks associated with these sectors. The information contained within this document should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell a security. It should not be assumed that a security has been - or will be - profitable. There is no assurance that a security will remain in the portfolio. • The opinions expressed in this presentation are those of Newton Capital Management Limited and should not be construed as investment advice. In addition the information should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell a security. This presentation is for professional investors only. • Where referencing MSCI Index performance figures: Neither MSCI nor any other party involved in or related to compiling, computing or creating the MSCI data makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such data (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any of such data. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall MSCI, any of its affiliates or any third party involved in or related to compiling, computing or creating the data have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages. No further distribution or dissemination of the MSCI data is permitted without MSCI’s express written consent. • Newton Capital Management Limited is an investment management firm authorized and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority in the conduct of investment business and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. Registered in England no: 2675952. Tel: (516) 338 3521 web: www.newton.co.uk/us • Newton Investment Management Limited • This presentation is for professional investors only. The opinions expressed in this presentation are those of Newton Investment Management and should not be construed as investment advice. In addition the information contained in this presentation should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell a security. • Newton Investment Management Limited • The Bank of New York Mellon Centre • 160 Queen Victoria Street • London EC4V 4LA • Registered in England No. 1371973 • Tel: 020 7163 9000 • www.newton.co.uk • Registered office: As above • Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services AuthorityThe Bank of New York Mellon CorporationSM

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