KBC Asset Management Limited - (Ireland)

At KBC Asset Management we believe that successful long term investment strategies are based on diversification, innovation and specialisation. We are committed to delivering innovative investment solutions with a clear competitive advantage. It's to help our clients achieve their investment targets with the lowest possible risk profile.

We are a growing business in domestic and overseas markets, a leading provider of innovative investment management solutions for pension funds, charities and corporates. Part of the Belgian based KBC Asset Management Group, which manages over EUR174.6bn* in assets we have been delivering competitive products and services for over 24 years.

We are renowned for launching and managing a hugely diversified range of investment strategies and, in particular, for innovation in product design, development and delivery. Assets under management currently stand at over EUR17.1bn*, predominantly invested in a range of equity strategies managed in Dublin and also including real estate portfolios (approx. EUR1bn*) managed from London.

*All data as at 31st December 2007.

KBC Asset Management Ltd. is regulated by the Financial Regulator. KBC Asset Management Limited is registered in the Republic of Ireland, No:141475. Registered offices: Joshua Dawson House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2.