March 18, 2014Press Release
Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Nikko CS Global High Yield Equity Fund Monthly Dividend Payment Type andNikko Triple Fund (Property Bond Equity) Monthly Dividend Payment Type
Win Lipper Award for Best Fund- 2014 Japan Lipper Fund Awards -Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) won the award for best fund in the 2014 Japan Lipper
Fund Awards for its Nikko CS Global High Yield Equity Fund Monthly Dividend Payment Type and Nikko
Triple Fund (Property Bond Equity) Growth Type. The award was presented by the fund informationservices firm, Lipper.
FundCategoryEvaluation
PeriodNikko CS Global High Yield Equity Fund
Monthly Dividend Payment Type

Equity Global Income

5 yrs

Nikko Triple Fund (Property Bond Equity)
Monthly Dividend Payment TypeMix Asset JPY Balanced

10 yrsThe 2014 Japan Lipper Fund Awards are part of the Lipper Fund Awards program, which takes place invarious countries throughout the world. The Japan awards aim to seek out and recognize asset
managers and their top-performing domestic or foreign-domiciled funds registered for sale in Japan.
Nikko AM said that it was honored to be recognized with the award and that it would continue to do its
utmost to improve fund performance.
See here for more about the Lipper Fund Awards: http://www.lipperweb.com/Awards/FundAwards.aspx
Although Lipper makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained herein, the accuracy is notguaranteed by Lipper. Users acknowledge that they have not relied upon any warranty, condition, guarantee, or representation
made by Lipper. Any use of the data for analyzing, managing, or trading financial instruments is at the user’s own risk. This is not
an offer to buy or sell securities.

* This award is based on past performance and does not guarantee future investment performance.

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-6242, Japan
www.nikkoam.com
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■Risk Information○ Investment trust principal is not guaranteed and invests in assets for which prices fluctuate (assets
denominated in foreign currencies also bear exchange rate risks), therefore NAV will fluctuate. It is
possible that the NAV will fall below the principal amount of your investment. Profits and losses made bythe management of investment trusts all belong to the beneficiaries. Investment trusts differ fromdeposits and savings.
○ Different investment trusts invest in different asset classes, markets, and countries, and contain different
investment restrictions, so the details of their risks differ accordingly.
■Outline of Fees, etc.
Investors must bear the following expenses:<Fees charged at the time of subscription and redemption>●Subscription Fees : Up to 4.20%＊ (4.0% before tax) ＊4.32% when the consumption tax increases to8%
● Redemption Fees : Up to 1.05%＊ (1.0% before tax) ＊1.08% when the consumption tax increases to8%
● Amount Retained in Trust Assets: Up to 1.0%
< Fees and expenses charged indirectly through the trust assets (i.e. paid by the Fund)>● Trust Fees (annual) : Up to 3.17%＊ (3.12% before tax) ＊3.20% when the consumption tax increases
to 8%Some fund charge a performance fee based on investment performance, etc.
●Other Expenses:
Brokerage commission with respect to securities held in the portfolio, audit fees,interest on borrowings and advances, and fees related to securities lending etc.
* The rate or maximum amounts applicable to other fees and expenses cannot be
disclosed in advance because the actual amount will vary depending on the stateof the assets managed.
* The total amount of fees above will vary depending on the length of investment
period and other factors. Therefore, we cannot give a specific total.
* For more detail, please refer to the investment trust explanatory document(prospectus distributed in advance of purchase).
<Disclaimer>○ Fees, etc. listed are the highest rates among those charged to the investment trusts managed by
Nikko Asset Management (as of the date this document was created).
○ The risk information and fees, etc. disclosed above are those typical for a general investment trust.
Actual fees will vary for each specific investment trust. For more detail, please refer to the investment
trust explanatory document (prospectus distributed in advance of subscription).
■Other matters to Consider○ These marketing materials were prepared for the purpose of providing information on the investment
trusts managed by Nikko Asset Management and promoting investors’ understanding of this Fund.
○ Unlike bank deposits or insurance policies, investment trusts are not protected by the Deposit
Insurance Corporation or the Insurance Policyholders Protection Corporations. In addition, whenpurchased from registered financial institutions such as banks, investment trusts are not eligible forpayments from the Japan Investor Protection Fund.
○ Your distributor will provide you with an investment trust explanatory document (prospectus distributedin advance of purchase) when you submit your application for this Fund. Please take the time to readits content carefully.

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-6242, Japan
www.nikkoam.com
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Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) is a leader in the Asian financial services industry, with over $160 billion in assets
under management as of 31 December 2013. Established in 1959, the firm has 22 offices in 10 countries and enjoys
one of the largest distributor networks in the region, serving both retail and institutional clients. More than 300 banks,brokers, financial advisors and life insurance companies distribute the company’s products.
Nikko AM manages a wide range of equity and fixed income strategies in both active and passive formats, leveraging
the talents of more than 270 investment professionals. In 2013 alone, Nikko AM won awards for excellence in asset
management from Lipper, Mercer, AsianInvestor, R&I, among others.
The company’s management team is highly diverse and experienced, and is committed to running the company
according to international best practices. Nikko AM’s independence from the limitations imposed on many captive
asset management companies allows it to focus on the interests of clients. At the same time, the company enjoys astable base of shareholders, with majority ownership held by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings and a smaller stake byDBS Bank.
For more information, please visit www.nikkoam.com/english* Consolidated assets under management and subadvisory of Nikko AM and its subsidiaries as of 31 December 2013. “Region” excludes firms withmore than 75% of AUM sourced from a single country.

Nikko Asset Management Co., LTD
Registration Number: Director of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Financial instruments firms) No. 368
Member Associations: The Investment Trusts Association, Japan/Japan Investment Advisers Association

Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-6242, Japan
www.nikkoam.com
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