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The contents of this site have been issued and approved by Close Investments (UK) Limited ("CI (UK)") which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority Limited ("FSA").

All information is supplied to visitors on the basis that they are UK investors and are willing and able to apply to UK jurisdiction and are subject to the investor protections afforded under UK regulations. It is not to be regarded as an offer to buy or sell, or the solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, securities or investments in any jurisdiction other than the UK.

If you are a non-UK investor, you will need to satisfy yourself that you are an eligible investor where participation would require compliance with local laws or where prohibited by exchange controls or other regulations. In particular, US or Canadian citizens are not eligible investors.

Persons resident in territories other than the UK should consult their professional advisers as to whether they require any governmental or other consents or need to observe any formalities to enable them to invest in the products described on this web site.

International investors will have to undertake Due Diligence procedures and accept standard terms of business. Specifically, the investments described are not available for distribution to or investment by US investors. The units/shares will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and, except in a transaction which does not violate the Securities Act or any other applicable US securities laws (including without limitation any applicable law of any of the States of the USA) may not be directly or indirectly offered or sold in the USA or any of its territories or possessions or areas subject to its jurisdiction or to or for the benefit of a US person.

The information on this site is solely for information purposes and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an offer or recommendation to buy and sell investments or CI (UK) products, nor shall it form the basis or part of any contract to be relied upon in any way.

To the best of our knowledge and belief (having taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case) the information on this web site is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information.

The information herein has been obtained from, and any opinions, estimates or forecasts herein are based upon, sources believed to be reliable but no representation or warranty is given or may be implied that they are accurate or complete. Any opinions, estimates or forecasts are subject to change at any time. CI (UK), its employees, or any of its connected companies, may from time to time deal in investments mentioned herein on its own account or on behalf of clients.

This web site is subject to regular update and revision. Whilst we attempt to ensure the correctness and timeliness of all material posted on the web site, we take no responsibility for errors or omissions which are the result of technical causes, or otherwise. We maintain the right to delete or modify in part or in full any information on this web site without prior notice.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The value of investments and the income from them may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. The investor may not get back the original amount invested. No investor should invest unless he or she is prepared to accept a degree of risk. The tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future. Specific risks relating to a particular investment are detailed in the relevant key features document. No information in this website should be taken as an express or implied guide to performance.

CI (UK) does not provide investment advice. If you are in any doubt as to the appropriate course of action, we would recommend that you consult your own independent financial adviser, stockbroker, solicitor, accountant or other professional adviser.

If you need more information about an investment with Close Investments, please contact us direct. Alternatively, if you wish to obtain personal advice as to whether the products on this web site are suitable for your needs, you should consult an independent financial adviser ("IFA"). If you would like a list of IFAs in your area, please visit www.unbiased.co.uk.

An application for any investment or service referred to on this site may only be made on the basis of the offer document, key features, prospectus or other applicable terms relating to the specific investment or service.

Telephone calls to CI (UK) may be recorded and randomly monitored for training purposes.

Under no circumstances should any information contained herein be copied, reproduced or redistributed without CI (UK)’s express prior consent in writing.

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So far as we are aware, this site is fully compliant with the data protection legislation that is currently in force. You have the right to receive details of the personal information that we maintain about you. Please note that there may be a nominal charge for this service.

We do not collect personal information from anyone who is merely visiting or browsing our site. Personal information is requested from visitors, where it is required for us to provide a specified item of information, or a service. We may use this information for marketing purposes within the Close Brothers Group unless you ask us not to do so. We will not disclose personal information to third parties.

By using this site, you should be aware that we may disclose any information that we hold about you to any regulatory authority to which we are subject, or to any person legally empowered to require such information.

Our site has links to other web sites. We are not responsible for their data protection policies, procedures or content.

Issued by Close Investments (UK) Limited, May 2008. Close Investments Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Close Investments Limited is a subsidiary of Close Brothers Group plc, the shares of which are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Close Investments Limited, Close Investments (UK) Limited and Close Multi Manager Limited are members of the Close Investments Group and each company uses the trading name Close Investments.

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