THE EDINBURGH INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

The Edinburgh Investment Trust plc is a United Kingdom-based investment trust. The Company's investment objective is to invest primarily in United Kingdom securities with the long-term objective of achieving an increase of the net asset value per share in excess of the growth in the FTSE All-Share Index, and growth in dividends per share in excess of the rate of United Kingdom inflation. The Company invests in companies quoted on a recognized stock exchange in the United Kingdom. The Company also invests up to 20% of the portfolio in securities listed on stock exchanges outside the United Kingdom. It has investments in sectors, including oil, gas and coal; pharmaceuticals and biotechnology; personal care, drug and grocery stores; personal care; banks; aerospace and defense; beverages; life insurance; media; industrial support services; travel and leisure; utilities and industrial engineering. Majedie Asset Management Limited is the investment manager of the Company.