April 30, 2013

Press Release
Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd.

Nikko AM wins “Best Japan Fund House” for third year
at Asian Investor’s Investment Performance Awards 2013
Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd (Nikko AM) is pleased to announce
that it has once again been selected as “Best Japan Fund House” inthe Asian Investor Investment Performance Awards. This is the third
consecutive year that Nikko AM has been honoured with such
distinction and is testament to the efforts of the teams in Japan who
have continued to lead the way with innovative and client-focusedproducts.
Nikko AM has been building on its success in Japan with the expansion of its presence acrossAsia-Pacific. Its distinct competitive advantage lies in the unique multi-local approach it adopts
across the region, ensuring that local clients and distributors are provided with local servicing andlocalised products. With the earlier acquisitions of Tyndall Investment Management in Australiaand New Zealand, DBS Asset Management in Singapore and Hwang Investment Management inMalaysia, Nikko AM has widened its investment capabilities and has successfully introduced anumber of cross-selling initiatives, creating localised products and bolstering sales growth.
In addition, Nikko AM picked up the award for “Best Retail Product” on the strength of the Nikko
Gravity Americas Fund launch. The Fund, which invests in North and South American companies
that are expected to benefit from the growing productivity of the US economy, was launched inDecember 2012 and raised an unprecedented US$2.3 billion*1 in its initial launch period. This is
the largest amount ever raised from Japanese retail investors in a US equity-oriented fund and thelargest retail fund launch in Japan since 2006. *2
Hiroki Tsujimura, CIO – Japan at Nikko AM, commented as follows: “In order to offer leading-edge
products and superior performance to investors, Nikko AM has strengthened its investment
operations both domestically and overseas. We think this award represents a high evaluation forour investment organization, and for the collaborative structure we have built with our fabulous
investment partners.”
The Asian Investor gala awards dinner will be held on May 23rd 2013 at the Ritz Carlton hotel inHong Kong.
*1*2

Based on the exchange rate of US$1= JPY86.54 at the end of December 2012According to research by Nikko AM (based on data from The Investment Trusts Association, Japan)

Further details on the awards can be found at the Asian Investor website:
http://www.asianinvestor.net/Category/190,awards.aspx* 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

■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 amountof your investment. Profits and losses made by the management of investment trusts all
belong to the beneficiaries. Investment trusts differ from deposits and savings.
○ Different investment trusts invest in different asset classes, markets, and countries, andcontain 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)
● Redemption Fees:
Up to 1.05% (1.0% before tax)
● 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)
Some fund charge a performance fee based on investment
performance, etc.
●Other Expenses:
Brokerage commission with respect to securities held in theportfolio, audit fees, interest on borrowings and advances, 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 state of the assets
managed.
* The total amount of fees above will vary depending on the length of investment period andother 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 generalinvestment trust. Actual fees will vary for each specific investment trust. For moredetail, 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 theinvestment 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 theDeposit Insurance Corporation or the Insurance Policyholders Protection Corporations.
In addition, when purchased from registered financial institutions such as banks,
investment trusts are not eligible for payments from the Japan Investor Protection Fund.
Your distributor will provide you with an investment trust explanatory document (prospectus
distributed in advance of purchase) when you submit your application for this Fund. Pleasetake the time to read its content carefully.

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

About Nikko Asset Management
Established in 1959, the Nikko Asset Management group (Nikko AM) has grown to become thelargest regional asset management company headquartered in Asia, with total AUM of US$154 billion*
and one of the largest distributor networks across the Asia-Pacific region, comprising over 300 banks,brokers, IFAs and life insurance companies.
Nikko AM manages a wide range of Asian equity and Asian fixed income strategies for retail andinstitutional investors around the world. The company has been recognised by industry peers foroutstanding performance, product innovation and market leadership across the Asia-Pacific region,
winning a number of prestigious awards, including “Asia-Based Asset Manager of the Year” in 2012
and “Best Japan Onshore Fund Manager” in 2012 and 2011, both from AsianInvestor.
Nikko AM also offers specialist third-party expertise – currently from over 40 fund managers – throughthe World Series Fund Platform®, operating a “best-in-class” approach across a broad range of assetclasses.
Nikko AM’s senior management team has significant experience across Asian as well as globalmarkets. The team combines local knowledge with internationally recognised standards of investment
practice, transparency and corporate governance to achieve growth across the business. Thecompany adopts a “multi local” approach – giving local management teams a high degree of autonomy
to address local market conditions and client servicing needs.
Nikko AM’s head office is in Tokyo and the firm has an extensive footprint across the Asia-Pacificregion that includes offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.
Offices in New York and London with full service teams provide support to investors in the US, Europe
and the Middle East.
Nikko AM’s strong Asian presence is cemented with stakes in several joint venture companies.
Rongtong Fund Management is one of the largest Sino-foreign joint venture fund management firms inChina, while Hwang Investment Management Berhad and Asian Islamic Investment Management Sdn.
Bhd. are leading investment management firms in Malaysia. Recent additions Ambit Investment
Advisory Private Limited in Mumbai and Ambit Mauritius Investment Management Private Limited
provide Indian equity expertise to Nikko AM’s global clients.
Nikko AM is an independently managed asset management company, majority owned by Sumitomo
Mitsui Trust Holdings and with DBS Bank as the second largest shareholder.
For more information, please visit www.nikkoam.com/english* Consolidated assets under management and advice of Nikko AM and its subsidiaries as at 31 December 2012. “Largest”
based on AUM sourced from Asia, including Australia and New Zealand, using third party published AUM figures as of June 30,
2012. “Regional” excludes firms with more 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