Nikko Asset Management

Singapore Equity Best Fund over 3 years 3-Star Overall Morningstar Rating as at 31 July 2013

As at 31 July 2013

Singapore Dividend Equity Fund

Fund Description The investment objective of the Fund is to achieve medium to long term capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equities listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited that offer attractive and sustainable dividend payments and may also invest in equities listed outside of Singapore offering attractive and sustainable dividend payments. Top 10 Holdings DBS Group Holdings Ltd United Overseas Bank Ltd Singapore Telecom Thai Beverage Pcl Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Sector Allocation* 26.2% 10.7% 6.4% 6.1% 9.1% BHP Billiton Ltd 8.4% Keppel Corp 7.5% Jardine Matheson Hldgs Ltd 7.1% CapitaMalls Asia Ltd 6.1% Hong Kong Land Hldgs Ltd Country of listing* 10.7% NAV SGD 1.634 USD 1.283 Benchmark^ Straits Times Index (STI)

Inception Date 6.1% 02 August 1999 5.9% Fund Currency 3.9% SGD, USD @ 3.5% Fund Size 3.4% SGD 130.87 million Class Size SGD 126.08 million USD 3.75 million Subscription Cash, SRS Minimum Investment SGD 1,000 (Initial); SGD 100 (Subsequent) USD 1,000 (Initial); USD 100 (Subsequent) 76.9% Initial Sales Charge 3.50% Management Fee 1.25% p.a. ISIN SGD: SG9999003826 USD: SG9999003925 Bloomberg Ticker SGD: DBSSINE SP USD: DBSSINU SP

12.4% 18.0% 11.7% 6.1% 7.1% 7.8%

Real Estate Telecommunication Mining Cash & equivalents

Banking Holding Company Beverages Others

Singapore Hong Kong

Australia Cash & equivalents

Fund Performance (SGD) Returns (%) NAV-NAV (net of fees) NAV-NAV (net of fees and charges1) Benchmark^ 3 months -4.71 -9.48 -4.34 6 months 3.13 -2.02 -1.85 1 year 19.49 13.52 6.11 3 years 11.27 9.38 2.55 5 years 6.53 5.45 1.92 Since Inception 4.24 3.86 2.85

Trustee BNP Paribas Trust Services Singapore Limited

Portfolio Characteristics (NAV-NAV) - SGD

Sharpe Ratio (1 year) 1.95

Fund Performance (USD) Returns (%) NAV-NAV (net of fees) NAV-NAV (net of fees and charges1) Benchmark^ 3 months -7.84 -12.45 -7.52 6 months 0.22 -4.79 -4.64 1 year 16.78 10.94 3.64 3 years 13.71 11.78 4.80 5 years 8.08 6.98 3.39 Since Inception 6.68 6.29 4.91

Standard Deviation (1 year) 9.87

Source: 2013 Morningstar, Inc. & Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited as of 31 July 2013

Source: 2013 Morningstar, Inc. & Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited as of 31 July 2013 Returns are calculated on a NAV-NAV basis and assuming all dividends and distributions are reinvested, if any. Returns for period in excess of 1 year are annualised. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
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Take into account of maximum sales & realisation charges, where applicable. *Percentages of allocation and country of listing may not add up to 100% due to rounding errors.
Company Registration Number: 198202562H

8 Cross Street #08-01, PWC Building, Singapore 048424 Hotline: 1800-535 8025 Fax: 65-6534 5183 Website: www.nikkoam.com.sg

Singapore Dividend Equity Fund

refers to all classes of the Fund. Base currency of the Fund is SGD ^From 1 July 2001: Straits Times Index (STI) From Fund Inception to 30 June 2001: DBS 50 Index Important Information: This document is for information only with no consideration given to the specific investment objective, financial situation and particular needs of any specific person. Any securities mentioned herein are for illustration purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation for investment. You should seek advice from a financial adviser before making any investment. In the event that you choose not to do so, you should consider whether the investment selected is suitable for you. Investments in unit trusts are not deposits in, obligations of, or guaranteed or insured by Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited (Nikko AM Asia). Past performance or any prediction, projection or forecast is not indicative of future performance. The funds may use or invest in financial derivative instruments. The value of units and income from them may fall or rise. Investments in the funds are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. You should read the relevant prospectus and product highlights sheet obtainable from appointed distributors of Nikko AM Asia or our website (www.nikkoam.com.sg) before investing. The information contained herein may not be copied, reproduced or redistributed without the express consent of Nikko AM Asia. While reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information as at the date of publication, Nikko AM Asia does not give any warranty or representation, either express or implied, and expressly disclaims liability for any errors or omissions. Information may be subject to change without notice. Nikko AM Asia accepts no liability for any loss, indirect or consequential damages, arising from any use of or reliance on this document. For Hong Kong Investors For Hong Kong investors, the Fund is only offered to professional investors and is not authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong. The contents of this document have not been reviewed by any regulatory authority in Hong Kong. You are advised to exercise caution in relation to this document. If you are in any doubt about any of the contents of this document, you should obtain independent professional advice.
8 Cross Street #08-01, PWC Building, Singapore 048424 Hotline: 1800-535 8025 Fax: 65-6534 5183 Website: www.nikkoam.com.sg Company Registration Number: 198202562H