Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust plc (TEM) ORD GBP0.05

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust plc is an investment trust company. The Company invests principally in emerging markets companies with the aim of delivering capital growth to shareholders over the long term. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investment in companies in emerging markets or companies which earn a significant amount of their revenues in emerging markets but are domiciled in, or listed on, stock exchanges in developed countries. The Company invests in sectors, which include information technology, financials, consumer discretionary, communication services, industrials, materials, health care, energy, consumer staples, utilities and real estate. It also invests in countries, including China, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Brazil, the United States, Thailand, Mexico, Hong Kong and Hungary. Its alternative investment fund manager is Franklin Templeton Investment Trust Management Limited.

The Company seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment in companies in emerging markets or companies which earn a significant amount of their revenues in emerging markets but are domiciled in, or listed on, stock exchanges in developed countries. It is expected that the majority of investments will be in listed equities. However, up to 10% of the Company's assets may be invested in unlisted securities. In addition, while it is intended that the Company will normally invest in equity instruments, the Investment Manager may invest in equity-related investments (such as convertibles or derivatives) where it believes that it is advantageous to do so.

• Ongoing charge1.10%
• Annual management charge -
• Performance feeNo

The annual fee is 1% of NAV up to GBP 1bn and 0.75% of NAV between GBP 1bn and GBP 2bn, and 0.5% of NAV above GBP 2bn. Agreement terminable on notice period of one year.